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2) Anastasia
Language
English
Formats
Description
Princess Anastasia has been missing ever since Rasputin started the Russian Revolution. Now she's living on the streets, and Vladimir is trying to convince her to claim a reward.
Publisher
Buena Vista Home Video
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 blu-ray (approximately 99 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In search of a key to unlock a box from her late mother, Clara finds her way into a mysterious parallel world. She teams up with a soldier named Philip in order to brave the Fourth Realm to find the key and return harmony to the unstable world.
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray (approximately 131 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Based upon the best-selling novel. The profoundly moving story of a girl who transforms the lives of those around her during World War II, Germany. Although Liesel is illiterate when she is adopted by a German couple, her adoptive father encourages her to learn to read. Ultimately, the power of words helps Liesel and Max, a Jew hiding in the family's home, escape from the events unfolding around them.
7) Ancient Rome
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
1 DVD (23 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
Join archaeologist Arizona Smith and a young detective-in-training as they unlock the clues of ancient Rome, including a visit to Pompeii.
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2006], c2004
Physical Desc
1 DVD (19 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
In this program, viewers travel from present day Mexico City to over 500 years into the past to learn about the amazing Aztec Empire. The Aztecs were a warlike people with their own religion, language, and cultural rituals. Archaeological excavations that reveal remains of grand Aztec temples and statues provide a starting point for an exploration of this wealthy and highly organized society. Through colorful historical recreations and vivid graphic...
9) Ancient Maya
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
1 DVD (23 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
Join archaeologist Arizona Smith and a young detective-in-training as they explore the Mayan civilization of Central America and Mexico.
Publisher
Dreamscape Media
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
Widescreen edition.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (16 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In a WWII internment camp, Japanese American Tama works in the tiny library. As George comes by each day for more books, she wonders if anyone could possibly read so much, or is she the reason he comes by the library every day?
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2006], c2004
Physical Desc
1 DVD (19 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
In present-day Mexico, physical evidence of the once-powerful Aztec Empire can be difficult to see. How did such a powerful society and culture virtually disappear? The answer dates back to the arrival of Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes. Overcome by the Spanish and their native allies, the great Aztec Empire fell. Learn about the fall of the Aztec Empire, explore the culture clashes that ensued when two very different societies merged, and witness...
Publisher
Dreamscape Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 27 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
This proud, empowering introduction to African American history celebrates and honors enslaved ancestors, acknowledging their accomplishments and sacrifices.
Series
Publisher
Wonderscape Entertainment, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 28 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In this new 2021 high-definition program, learn all about the Pacific Theater of World War II and the pivotal battles along the way. Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor? Who were the Allied Powers? What happened at the Battle of Iwo Jima? What was the Manhattan Project? Why did the United States drop the atomic bomb at Hiroshima and Nagasaki? The answers to these questions and more are covered in depth with detailed graphics, diagrams, and dynamic videos...
14) Ancient Africa
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
1 DVD (23 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
Join archaeologist Arizona Smith and a young detective-in-training as they unlock the clues of the Great Zimbabwe ruins and trace the history of the Swahili-speaking peoples of East Africa.
15) Chariots of fire
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 DVD (124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
The story, told in flashback, of two young British sprinters competing for fame in the 1924 Olympics. Eric, a devout Scottish missionary runs because he knows it must please God. Harold, the son of a newly rich Jew runs to prove his place in Cambridge society. In a warmup 100 meter race, Eric defeats Harold, who hires a pro trainer to prepare him. Eric, whose qualifying heat is scheduled for a Sunday, refuses to run despite pressure from the Olympic...
Series
Publisher
Disney Educational Productions
Pub. Date
c2009 [2010]
Edition
Widescreen
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A fresh and relevant narrative about the men who led this country through change and the lives they affected, from an early idea of democracy to our first African-American President.
Publisher
Getting to Know
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 22 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
From serving his country as Governor, Vice President, and President to founding a university, this program tells the story of Thomas Jefferson through cartoon action and historical pictures.
18) Cesar Chavez
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
1 DVD (23 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
"Cesar Chavez overcame huge obstacles, including extreme poverty and the prejudice that he experienced as a Hispanic American and a migrant farmer, to achieve his goal of helping to organize the first successful union for America's farm workers. As a union activist, he promoted the use of nonviolent strikes, boycotts and protests to help farm workers obtain better pay and working conditions, and forever changed the relationship between farm owners...
Series
Publisher
Disney Educational Productions
Pub. Date
[2010]
Edition
[Widescreen].
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A fresh and relevant narrative about the men who led this country through change and the lives they affected, from an early idea of democracy to our first African-American President.
Publisher
Disney Educational Productions
Pub. Date
c2010
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 45 min.) : sd., col. w/b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A fresh and relevant narrative about the men who led this country through change and the lives they affected, from an early idea of democracy to our first African-American President.
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