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Understanding How Stuff Works: Computers (2004)

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Compares the computer with the abacus, traces the invention of computers throughout the decades, identifies the main parts of the computer, meets the creator of the mouse, and speculates about the future uses of computers.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:10
Understanding How Stuff Works: Computers

Smartypants (Pete in School)

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Having a dog in class is always a clue that it is going to be an interesting day, especially when the dog in question, and the one with all the answers, is Pete.

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Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:16
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John Philip Duck (2001)

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When young Edward first brought his tiny wild duck to the grand hotel where he worked with his Pa, his only thought was to keep it hidden. After all, he just needed a warm place for his little pet to stay during the day. Everyone helped keep his secret. One day, Mr. Schutt, the blustery hotel manager, discovered the duck swimming in the lobby fountain!

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:22
John Philip Duck

Little Grunt and the Big Egg

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Little Grunt has been sent out by his mother to gather eggs for a special Sunday brunch. He returns home with the biggest egg the Grunt Tribe has ever seen.

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Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:11
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Boxes for Katje

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After World War II, there is little left in Katje’s town of Olst in Holland.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Length: 
00:19
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The Umbrella

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Carlos walks into the cloud forest with his green umbrella, where the only sound is the steady drip of drops falling from trees.

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Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
08:00
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We're In, You're Out: Looking at Cliques (2005)

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Finding their niche in a particular social group can be the most important focus in a youngster's life. The idea of being left out or not belonging to a particular group can make kids miserable. This program helps youngsters look at the positive and negative impact of cliques on both individual groups.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:16
We're In, You're Out: Looking at Cliques

Amazing Kids of Character Series (2008)

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This uplifting five-part series highlights crucial cornerstones of character courage, empathy, perseverance, respect and responsibility by showing real kids who achieved amazing results for themselves and their communities. Each character trait is represented with three different profiles of truly amazing kids and hosted by a diverse, multiethnic group of students from around the country.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:52
Amazing Kids of Character Series

Fly Me to the Moon

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Young housefly Nat is looking for adventure and hatches a plan to jet into outer space with his two best friends, I.Q. and Scooter. In their homemade space suits, they take a wild ride aboard Apollo 11 all the way to the moon. As their families watch at home, the three flies become the first insects ever to journey into space... but this is no ordinary thrill ride. After a potentially disastrous mechanical problem, these daredevil flies must save the day.

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Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
01:25
Fly Me to the Moon

Because of Winn-Dixie

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Based on the beloved, best-selling book, Because of Winn-Dixie is the heartwarming "tail" of a girl and the four-legged friend who changes her life. When a little girl named Opal and her preacher father (Jeff Daniels) move to a small southern town, she adopts a scruffy, fun-loving pooch named Winn-Dixie. The special bond between them works magic on her dad and the eccentric townspeople they meet during one unforgettable summer.

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Grade Level: 
Elementary
Length: 
01:46
Because of Winn-Dixie

Iroquois (1993)

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A fascinating study of North American Indians accurately portraying their history, culture and way of life today. Leading Native American scholars discuss the specific histories of each of the North American peoples and challenge many still-prevalent myths and stereotypes. Each program focuses on the unique history of a particular Indian community.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:30
Iroquois

Liberty's Kids Disc One (2002)

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Caught on opposite sides of the revolution, Benjamin Franklin’s teenage reporters—American colonist James and young Englishwoman Sarah—confront the real, physical dangers of combat. Forced to choose between their friendship and allegiance to their countries, the kids find that their understanding of good and evil is challenged by the moral dilemmas of war.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
02:41
Liberty's Kids Disc One

Liberty's Kids Disc Two (2002)

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Caught on opposite sides of the revolution, Benjamin Franklin’s teenage reporters—American colonist James and young Englishwoman Sarah—confront the real, physical dangers of combat. Forced to choose between their friendship and allegiance to their countries, the kids find that their understanding of good and evil is challenged by the moral dilemmas of war.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
02:41
Liberty's Kids Disc Two

Liberty's Kids Disc Three (2002)

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Caught on opposite sides of the revolution, Benjamin Franklin’s teenage reporters—American colonist James and young Englishwoman Sarah—confront the real, physical dangers of combat. Forced to choose between their friendship and allegiance to their countries, the kids find that their understanding of good and evil is challenged by the moral dilemmas of war.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
02:18
Liberty's Kids Disc Three

Liberty's Kids Disc Four (2002)

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Caught on opposite sides of the revolution, Benjamin Franklin’s teenage reporters—American colonist James and young Englishwoman Sarah—confront the real, physical dangers of combat. Forced to choose between their friendship and allegiance to their countries, the kids find that their understanding of good and evil is challenged by the moral dilemmas of war.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
02:41
Liberty's Kids Disc Four

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