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PACKAGE 3: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: GERMANY
Early Roman towns grew into the Holy Roman Empire, and then into various states that
eventually combined into the German nation.
29:55 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: ITALY
From its Roman roots to the modernistic styles found in
Milan, the diversity and unity of the Italian people is
experienced.
29:22 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: ENGLAND
The features of its world-class city, London, set the tone for
an introduction to the important nation of England.
28:31 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: SPAIN
The diversity of Spain's history emerges by visiting its most important regions and cities.
28:48 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: FRANCE
Paris is contrasted with diverse rural traditions, and the many contributions of the French to
the world are shown.
29:06 6-12
2
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: MEXICO
From the deserts of northern Mexico to the rainforests in the
south, we see the richness of Mexico's geography and
history.
28:51 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: CANADA
While Canada's population is relatively small, it has the
world's second largest landmass.
29:52 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: BRAZIL
From small native populations of the Amazon to the world's third-largest city, experience one of the world's countries
with the greatest potential and the most serious problems.
29:26 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: CUBA
Learn how La Habana became Havana, and discover the
importance of sugar, tobacco, the Spanish American War, Jose Marti, and Fidel Castro.
29:21 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: JAPAN
Since most of Japan’s terrain is volcanic, its people tend to
crowd into huge megalopolises.
28:07 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: AUSTRALIA
Australia is a country of impressive cities. Its interior
outback, largely unpopulated but for aborigines and a few small communities, is shown.
29:41 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: INDONESIA
Indonesia’s rich resources, beautiful environments, and
diverse peoples make it captivating and potentially
unstable.
29:43 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: RUSSIA
See Russia's most important regions and natural wonders such as the Volga River, Ural Mountains, Siberia, and Lake
Baikal.
29:56 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: SCANDINAVIA
Denmark, Sweden and Norway have varied and beautiful
landscapes, high standards of living, and the remains of
significant histories.
29:55 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: SWITZERLAND
Important for banking and other business skills,
Switzerland’s cities reveal both history and modernism.
29:40 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: HUNGARY
Hungary is a land of Baroque palaces and cobblestone
streets echoing with gypsy rhapsodies.
29:14 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: POLAND
Poland has been occupied by many other countries, yet has
maintained its own proud heritage.
29:10 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: ARGENTINA
Argentina's name comes from the Spanish word for 'silver,'
which brought the early Europeans here.
29:02 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: ZIMBABWE
At Great Zimbabwe, we witness the remains of its indigenous
civilization. In Harare we see a city that reflects the culture of the British settlers, along with
the African population.
29:08 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: PERU
Its Inca heritage makes Peru an important Latin American country. But its Spanish
heritage can be seen in cities like Cuzco and Lima.
29:59 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: LOW (BENELUX) COUNTRIES
Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg were known as the Low Countries, relatively weak until they formed the
Benelux trading union in 1947.
29:58 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: NEW ZEALAND
This two-island nation varies from Alpine landscapes in the
south to breathtaking coasts in the north.
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: SOUTH AFRICA
Learn about the ethnic groups that make up South Africa’s
population, giving the country both vitality and instability. We
are introduced to its history and how it outgrew apartheid.
29:15 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: EGYPT
Once one of the greatest, longest lasting, and oldest
ancient civilizations, Egypt now plays an important role in the
modern Middle East.
28:40 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: MOROCCO
Morocco has been a bridge across European, North African, and Arabic cultures. Experience cities like Casablanca, Tangiers,
Marrakech, and Fez.
29:30 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: ISRAEL
The historical significance of Israel is shown in its other
name, the Holy Land, and in sites like the Western Wall,
Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and Al Aqsa Mosque.
29:59 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: UKRAINE
Ukraine has often been threatened by its Russian
neighbor as well as by other invaders. Its city, Kiev, has its
own renown and historical treasures.
29:50 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: JORDAN
Jordan is a monarchy and one of the key modern Middle East countries. It is the land of the
Old Testament, reputedly Moses' burial place.
29:34 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: PHILIPPINES
The Philippines' history as a Spanish colony, along with the influences of America since the Spanish American War, gives it
unique characteristics in Southeast Asia.
29:01 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: THAILAND
Experience Bangkok, the “Venice of the East,” and see
many examples of ancient monumental art and
architecture, including the colossal reclining Buddha.
29:52 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: IRAN
This program presents a fascinating portrait of this
historically important country that remains a political and
cultural power.
29:59 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: INDIA
India is one of the most diverse nations on earth, in languages,
ethnic backgrounds of its peoples, religions, and
landscapes.
30:00 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: CHINA
Powerful forces are accelerating in China, especially
in cities like Shanghai, contrasting with what remains
of Confucian, Taoist, and Budddist practices.
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: MYANMAR
See how the Burmese people remain serene and steadfast
despite widespread abuse, and learn about Burmese
Buddhism.
24:53 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: CAMBODIA
Please review before showing to your students. The
architectural and artistic splendors of Angkor Wat are
contrasted with the horrors of the Killing Fields.
12:20 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: TIBET
A unique view of Tibet focuses on ancient agricultural and
social traditions, which provide unity and self-sufficiency in
mountain communities.
24:20 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: VIETNAM
Explore life in Vietnam today, where the optimistic attitude and entrepreneurial spirit of the people remains positive
despite reminders of the horrors of the Vietnam War.
27:17 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: TURKEY
Istanbul has been a world city since it became the Roman
capital of Byzantium, changing during the Middle Ages to
Constantinople, and then in 1453 to Istanbul.
23:14 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: TAIWAN
Known as the Ilha Formosa, or Beautiful Island, Taiwan is a
lesson in contrasts--ancient and modern, bustling cities and
peaceful retreats.
19:40 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: AUSTRIA
Austria’s past as a European power and its cultural center
have generated broad contributions to various forms
of art, most notably music.
29:04 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: COSTA RICA
Nearly 25 percent Costa Rica’s land area is protected in national parks and other
designated areas, providing ideal conditions for its
abundant biodiversity to thrive.
30:01 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: FINLAND
This prosperous Nordic country is renowned for its civil liberties
and high quality of life, all of which is on display in its
thriving cities.
29:34 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: NEPAL AND KASHMIR
See the Festival of Indra Jatra, learn about the Ghurkas, pay a visit to Royal Chitwan National Park, and climb Mount Everest,
the world's tallest peak.
29:59 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: IRELAND
A vivid celebration of a vibrant people, their living heritage
and the loveliest of landscapes. Take in the Giant's Causeway,
the Ring of Kerry, and legendary castles.
30:00 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: JAMAICA
Originally settled by Arawak Indians, Jamaica was later
colonized by both the Spanish and the British, who imported slaves from Africa to work the banana and coffee plantations.
24:05 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: NORWAY
Explore bustling Oslo, a city of lakes, islands and a thriving
cultural scene. Visit the Munch museum and take in a night of Ibsen at the National Theatre.
26:01 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: PORTUGAL
Touring Portuguese ruins, castles and cathedrals is always a valuable experience, but it's
even more so when they're Roman or Moorish and just around the corner in Lisbon.
25:54 6-12
9
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: SCOTLAND
Scotland – the land of golf, kilts and haggis. Find out if there is a Loch Ness monster, and learn the history of Bonnie Prince
Charlie.
29:49 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: SOUTH KOREA
Populous modern Seoul offers startling contrast to the
serenity of the South Korean countryside.
30:17 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: PUERTO RICO
Tour Ponce's Museum of Art, the Tibes Indian Ceremonial
Center, and Porto Coelhi, the oldest continually occupied church in the New World.
23:42 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: VIRGIN ISLANDS
Visit the lively port of Charlotte Amalie and historic Fort
Christian, then board a small, sleek submarine to observe the
teeming marine life.
23:09 6-12
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BEYOND OUR BORDERS: MALAYSIA
Gilded minarets sit side by side with sleek high-rises in Kuala Lumpur, but the completely unexpected seems to be the
norm here.
29:08 6-12
51450
TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY: 1929-1941: THE
GREAT DEPRESSION A worldwide economic collapse that began in 1929, the Great Depression lasted more than a decade, ending only with the onset of World War II and its need for military production.
28:42 1-12
10
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51469
TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY:
1945-1989: THE COLD WAR When the Korean War lasts
much longer than expected, a national phobia of Communist takeover erupts in the United
States.
28:56 1-12
51518
TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY:
1914-1918: WORLD WAR I Events of the war are followed
from the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand to the
Paris Peace talks, the Treaty of Versailles, and the formation of
the League of Nations.
30:47 1-12
50590
ANIMAL CLASSES: MAMMALS
See the first migration of a tiny kangaroo; a duck-billed
platypus foraging for food; and a changing of the guard where
the guards are mongooses.
21:01 K
50591
ANIMAL CLASSES: AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES
Amphibians were the first vertebrates to leave the water and live on land, while reptiles became the first vertebrates to
reproduce on land.
28:31 K
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ANIMAL CLASSES: BIRDS
Using artwork, cartoons, and cinematography-supported by bird songs and upbeat music-a
student defines the characteristics of birds.
23:47 4-6
52662
ANIMAL CLASSES: FISH
See why fish are a class of animals and then examine how
they breathe, swim, feed, smell, taste, and reproduce.
25:32 4-6
11
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ANIMAL CLASSES: INSECTS
Discover the differences between insects and other
members of the phylum Arthropoda.
23:24 4-6
58007
ANIMAL CLASSES: ARACHNIDS
Learn the differences between arachnids – spiders – and their
insect relatives who are also part of the phylum arthropods.
22:13 4-6
51440
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE CONTINENTS: AFRICA
Take a comprehensive tour of the entire African continent, a land of desert, savannah and mountain ecologies as well as
gold mines.
27:42 4-9
51441
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE CONTINENTS:
SOUTH AMERICA Explore South America from the Atacama desert to the
Amazon basin to the grasslands of Patagonia.
27:51 4-9
51442
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE CONTINENTS: ASIA
Stretching from north of the Arctic Circle to the Equator,
Asia encompasses a vast array of climate and vegetation
zones.
26:25 4-9
51443
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE CONTINENTS: ANTARCTICA
A trip to the coldest continent on Earth begins with
observations of Antarctic marine life and wildlife that thrive during the Antarctic
summer.
24:54 4-9
12
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PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE CONTINENTS: AUSTRALIA
Australia is a land of contrast, a continent that experiences
Mediterranean, desert, mountain, plains, and coastal
climatic conditions.
25:00 4-9
51445
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE CONTINENTS: EUROPE
The movement of European peoples is limited by the continent’s mountainous
geography.
27:04 4-9
52800
TOTALLY GROSS ANATOMY: THE STOMACH
Get a detailed, anatomical examination of the stomach
and digestive system, from the mouth to the rectum.
14:24 3-6
52802
TOTALLY GROSS ANATOMY: BONES AND MUSCLES
Using 3-D animation and x-ray footage, this program reveals the network of 206 bones and
more than 600 skeletal muscles that lie beneath our skin.
16:36 3-6
52803
TOTALLY GROSS ANATOMY: THE SPECIAL SENSES
Explore the senses of taste, sight, smell and hearing, and learn how odors can trigger
memories.
17:24 3-6
58000
TOTALLY GROSS ANATOMY: THE BRAIN
See the various parts of the brain associated with learning and memory, imagination and creativity, and experiences and
personality.
8:51 3-6
13
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58001
TOTALLY GROSS ANATOMY: THE HEART
The heart is a muscle comprised of chambers and
valves that pumps blood throughout the body’s blood
vessels.
9:13 3-6
58002
TOTALLY GROSS ANATOMY: THE LUNGS
See the processes at work in inhaling and exhaling, the role
of cilia and mucous in the lungs, and lung capacity when the human body is at rest or
during exercise.
8:46 3-6
52808
U.S. GEOGRAPHY: THE GREAT LAKES STATES
See the effects of glaciations on the rock formations of the
Great Lakes states, and why climate is a major factor in the
growth of agricultural products.
22:08 4-9
52809
U.S. GEOGRAPHY: THE MID-ATLANTIC STATES Port cities such as New York
and Philadelphia, and transportation routes such as
the canals and railroads are key factors in the economic
development of the region.
26:37 4-9
58012
U.S. GEOGRAPHY: THE SOUTHWEST
The thriving cities and the technology and petroleum
industries of today are contrasted with traditional
industries such as cattle ranching and herding.
27:56 4-9
58013
U.S. GEOGRAPHY: THE UPPER SOUTH
Discover the importance of landforms and river systems in
Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, and West
Virginia.
26:49 4-9
14
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51090
U.S. GEOGRAPHY: THE HEARTLAND
Learn about the 'Breadbasket of America’ and the scientific research on seeds and plant diseases being conducted at
the University of Iowa.
27:13 4-9
50586
THE WEST THAT WAS The Old West is celebrated in
songs, movies, books, and television. Though cowboys
and Indians were real, much of the myth that grew up around
them is untrue.
22:42 4-6
50587
THE UNLOVABLES: CREEPY, CRAWLY CREATURES
IN YOUR BACKYARD They sting, stink, bite, and
crawl, dig up your garden, go through your garbage, and nest
under your house. Meet the creatures in your backyard.
17:35 4-8
50588
WILD, WONDERFUL ANIMALS IN THE WOODS
Are snails just too slimy? Do hungry mosquitoes send you scurrying? Do thousands of
bats make you edgy? Welcome to the forest!
18:20 4-8
50589
THE UNLOVABLES: SCARY, SLITERY ANIMALS IN WATER
To eat or be eaten is the rule of the sea. Humorous songs
enrich and enliven this imaginative, educational look
at underwater beasts.
18:55 4-8
50592
THINKING ABOUT ANIMAL MINDS
This program shows that that other animals, including
chimpanzees and parrots, have mental skills similar to those of
humans.
29:40 7-9
15
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GRADE LEVEL
50595
TELLING THE WEATHER Learn weather facts, including the causes and effects of cold
and warm fronts, the three main types of clouds, the
formation of a tornado, and the origins of lightning.
25:01 4-9
50596
WHAT WE LEARN ABOUT EARTH FROM SPACE
Satellites are programmed to relay from space all kinds of
data that scientists convert into spectacular images conveying
valuable information.
26:20 7-9
50597
KWANZAA: AN AFRICAN AMERICAN CELEBRATION
James accepts an invitation to a Kwanzaa celebration. Knowing
nothing about Kwanzaa, he fears embarrassment, but two
adults educate him about Kwanzaa and save the day.
23:56 4-9
51577
THE DIVERSITY OF LIFE Learn about the biodiversity of
our planet, see why it is important to preserve these
species and these habitats, and explore possible solutions to
global threats.
25:36 9-12
51580
ATMOSPHERE: ON THE AIR Extending from our feet to
1000 kilometers into space, the atmosphere acts as a shield for Earth, protecting it and making
it possible for plants and animals to survive.
21:42 4-9
51616
OZONE: PROTECTING THE SHIELD
Discover how scientists, corporations, private citizens, and governments are working together to help solve a global
environmental problem.
29:30 9-12
16
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51633
BITE OF THE BLACK WIDOW Observe the life cycle and
behavior of black widows, as well as what can happen when
female black widows are aggravated by humans.
27:09 6-10
51635
OLD GROWTH FOREST: ECOSYSTEM
Physical factors of geography and rainfall have contributed to the age of Old Growth Forests,
and in turn, their complex structure.
24:52 7-12
51636
GLACIERS: ICE ON THE MOVE In the Pleistocene epoch, huge
sheets of ice chiseled mountains, gouged lake beds
out of rock, and deposited huge boulders thousands of
kilometers from their source.
28:06 7-12
51713
WEB OF LIFE: SEA SERIES Humans, as well as marine life,
are dependent on the ocean food chain and on producers who are able to make food
from the sun's energy.
14:06 4-6
51717
SURVIVAL: LIFE IN THE SEA It is the first rule of life in the
wild: eat, and avoid being eaten. Students will learn
about some of the ways that marine creatures have adapted
to this constant struggle.
15:27 4-6
51719
ON NATURE’S TRAIL: TREES FOR LIFE
The sight of a fallen tree and an abandoned bird's nest prompts
Kevin and his friends to imagine all sorts of forests and
their inhabitants.
22:51 K-3
17
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51721
ON NATURE’S TRAIL: FOOD FOR THOUGHT
As young nature enthusiasts explore, their imaginations run
to distant and exotic places, discovering many principles of
ecology that also apply to life in their own backyard.
22:13 K-3
51725
INVENTORS AND INVENTIONS Inventors and Inventions
introduces us to a variety of inventors--including
professionals, amateurs, artists, scientists, adults, and
teenagers.
22:37 4-9
51727
SUN, EARTH, MOON Since ancient times, humans
have observed the movements of the sun and the moon, using
these celestial objects to measure time and determine a yearly calendar for planting and
harvesting.
24:02 4-9
51729
EVERY STONE HAS A STORY The characteristics of
sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks are
demonstrated and linked to the origins of each type of rock.
20:19 4-9
51731
WHAT’S THE EARTH MADE OF? Learn the differences between
sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks, the
significance of seismic waves, and receive an introduction to
plate tectonics.
23:47 4-9
51737
VOYAGE OF THE LOGGERHEAD Follow the first year and a half in the life of a sea turtle. After
hatching, she instinctively crawls to the sea, swims out to the sargassum, and becomes a member of that unique ocean
ecosystem.
24:23 4-6
18
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51741
HERITAGE OF THE BLACK WEST Discover a more realistic Old
West, learn some of the contributions of African
American men and women to that history, and witness some
hallowed traditions.
23:39 4-9
51743
WHERE DO ANIMALS GO IN WINTER
By making preparations in the earlier seasons, many animals
are able to remain in their habitat and survive the winter.
17:29 K-3
52009
JUST AN OVERNIGHT GUEST A black family takes in a young,
abused girl on a temporary basis and decides to make her a part of the family after a long
ordeal.
35:05 5-8
52042
HOW GREEN PLANTS MAKE AND USE FOOD
See how plants use light energy for the manufacture of sugar and clarifies the difference
between photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
11:19 5-8
52055
SIMPLE MACHINES FOR BEGINNERS: INCLINED PLANES
Investigator Alligator learns that the weight of an object is caused by the pull of gravity
and is affected by the angle of the slope on which the object is
weighed.
12:54 K-4
52056
SIMPLE MACHINES FOR BEGINNERS: LEVERS
Investigator Alligator learns that the weight of an object is caused by the pull of gravity
and is affected by the angle of the slope on which the object is
weighed.
13:25 K-4
19
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52059
MEASURING MATTER: LENGTH When Investigator Alligator visits his friend Mr. E, at the
lab, he learns that one of Mr. E's running shoes has
disappeared!
12:12 K-4
52158
THE BOYHOOD OF GEORGE WASHINGTON
This program presents a fascinating look at the life of our first president through
charming pictures of plantation life in Colonial Virginia.
12:34 K-4
52162
TIME TO CHOOSE Based on a book by Irene Hunt, this drama deals with the early
rumors of civil war and the confusion and controversy over
what such a war would mean to the members of one family.
34:31 9-12
52172
IN THE LAND OF JIM CROW: FIGHT FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Explore the movement that set about change throughout
American society.
22:20 9-12
52173
IN THE LAND OF JIM CROW: GROWING UP SEGREGATED
The experiences of living with legislated segregation in the
South and de facto segregation in the north are recalled in vivid
first-hand accounts.
26:50 9-12
52175
IN THE LAND OF JIM CROW: VIETNAM – THE DREAM SHOT
DOWN African-American soldiers
speak out about their profound disillusionment, compounded
by the neglect and derision many Americans offered them
at the close of the Vietnam War.
23:02 9-12
20
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DESCRIPTION RUN TIME
GRADE LEVEL
52218
ALFRED NOBEL – THE MERCHANT OF DEATH?
Discover the life of Alfred Nobel, inventor of high
explosives who attained vast wealth and endowed the Nobel
Prizes.
26:45 9-12
52220
ALFRED NOBEL – THE MERCHANT OF DEATH?
Discover the life of Alfred Nobel, inventor of high
explosives who attained vast wealth and endowed the Nobel
Prizes.
26:45 9-12
52221
MARIE CURIE: A LOVE STORY The story of Marie Curie's life,
including her days as an impoverished student, her
marriage to Pierre Curie, their Nobel Prize for physics, Pierre's
tragic death, and Marie's continued work.
32:04 9-12
52229
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY How can a single cell give rise to hundreds of different types of cells? What is the process of differentiation? How are genes
involved in development? What goes on during
fertilization?
18:26 9-12
52360
THE DESERT: A FIRST FILM Despite the hot and dry conditions in the world's
deserts, many different kinds of plants and animals have
learned to thrive in these regions.
12:01 K-4
52374
FARM BABIES AND THEIR MOTHERS
Introducing seven different kinds of animals found on a
farm, this video offers information about the animals and their young and explains
their importance.
12:02 K-4
21
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52376
CLOUDS: A FIRST FILM Clouds: A First Film emphasizes the importance of clouds and
provides a detailed, yet easy to understand, explanation of
clouds' role in the water cycle.
11:02 K-4
52378
RAIN: A FIRST FILM Discover the information you
can gather from watching clouds and wind, and learn the
good and bad effects of rainstorms.
9:15 K-4
52383
FRENCH FOR CHILDREN: ALPHABET, HELLO &
GOODBYE, WHO ARE YOU? Takes viewers on a trip to Paris and teaches them how to say a few easy things in French, such
as 'hello' and 'goodbye.'
22:03 5-8
52384
FRENCH FOR CHILDREN: FAMILIAR OBJECTS, POSSESSION, COLOR
Learn the French words for clothing, colors, comparatives such as large and small, and
possessives such as 'his shirt', 'her shoes,' etc.
14:45 5-8
52440
ARTHROPODS: A FIRST FILM Animals that have a hard body covering and jointed legs are called arthropods. There are more than a million different types of arthropods, including
many kinds of insects.
14:03 5-8
52442
FIRST FILM ON INSECTS Observe the details of insect
anatomy and behavior, including how to recognize
insects, the structure and the function of their body parts, and their harmful and useful
qualities.
11:49 K-4
22
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DESCRIPTION RUN TIME
GRADE LEVEL
52660
GETTING STARTED WITH GEOGRAPHY
Wendy learns how to use cardinal directions, how to give directions to her house, how to use a compass, and how to use
relative location as a guide.
13:14 K-3
52665
1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE: THE WHITE HOUSE – PART I
Hear stories about Presidents and First Ladies, learn about
the architectural history of the White House and enjoy a tour
of the gardens.
46:47 4-9
52666
1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE: THE WHITE HOUSE – PART II The history of state dinners is
reviewed from President Taft's dinners, through Teddy
Roosevelt's friendlier affairs, to the Clintons.
42:23 4-9
52667
NOCTURNAL ANIMALS – THE NIGHT SHIFT
More than half of all living creatures inhabit the world of
darkness. Explore these animals and the remarkable
adaptations that equip them to live and hunt by night.
22:11 6-9
52668
ENDANGERED ANIMALS – SURVIVORS ON BRINK
Marty convinces a detective, Rick, to work with her on 'the
case of the century,' an investigation into the causes of
extinction.
26:35 6-9
52670
STEAL AWAY: THE HARRIET TUBMAN STORY
Discover the story of a network of brave compatriots from
different races who risked all they had to free slaves.
29:32 4-9
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52805
BEE MAN David Roubik encourages
native bees and Africanized honeybees to establish
colonies in his backyard in Panama.
26:52 4-9
52806
COMETS & ASTEROIDS Meet Dr. Gene Shoemaker, the scientist who helped prove that
some of Earth's most interesting geological features
were actually the results of cosmic collisions.
23:46 5-9
52812
RACING HOME: THE JACKIE ROBINSON STORY
In 1947, the racial divide in America was forever altered when the Brooklyn Dodgers
hired Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play major
league baseball.
27:44 4-9
52813
WHERE STORMS BEGIN Take a tour of the weather
generator, the Earth's atmosphere, and see how
physical rules govern virtually every cloud and gust of wind.
23:21 4-9
58003
INTRODUCTION TO CIRCUITS Two special agents try to figure
out why parts of the city are experiencing temporary
blackouts. An expert in the field of circuitry helps them crack
the case.
24:07 5-9
58011
OCEANS IN MOTION Oceans cover more than two-thirds of the earth's surface.
They play a major role in climate around the world and hold clues to the early history of our planet--and to its future
as well.
24:42 4-9
24
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58015
AFRICA’S DINOSAUR GIANTS Meet Jobaria, a new, never before discovered dinosaur
found on a National Geographic sponsored
expedition by paleontologist Paul Sereno.
53:54 5-10
58016
GRAND CANYON: THE FIRST JOURNEY
In 1869, John Wesley Powell set out with a crew of nine
down the uncharted Green and Colorado Rivers, encountering
churning white water, heat and near starvation.
53:35 4-9
58017
AIR FORCE ONE Take an unprecedented exclusive look inside the
world's most famous plane.
56:16 4-9
58018
CHARLES LINDBERGH: THE LONE EAGLE
Climb into the cockpit of an exact replica of the Spirit of St.
Louis for a riveting reenactment of Charles
Lindbergh's record-shattering flight across the Atlantic.
52:54 4-9
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