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Wild China (2008)

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China is one of the oldest civilizations on Earth, and for the first time in almost a century, it is opening up to the world. This landmark series gains unprecedented access to the most enigmatic of countries and reveals a land of astonishing natural complexity, breathtaking landscapes, rare and surprising wildlife, and colorful people.

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Elementary
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High
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05:00
Wild China

Mythos II: The Shaping of the Eastern Tradition (1996)

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"Myth comes from the same zone as dream... from the great biological ground, whatever it may be. They are energies and they are matters of consciousness." - Joseph Campbell

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Elementary
Length: 
04:42
Mythos II: The Shaping of the Eastern Tradition

My Side of the Mountain

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My Side of the Mountain, based on the book by Jean George, is the unique adventure of thirteen-year-old Sam Gribley. Sam's hero is naturalist poet Henry David Thoreau, so Sam writes a note for his folks, packs up and leaves home for the challenge of wilderness living. Realizing his dream, Sam feeds himself, builds a makeshift home and learns to live in harmony with nature - miles from civilization.

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Elementary
Middle
Length: 
01:40
My Side of the Mountain

My Garden

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A girl dreams of creating a garden full of chocolate rabbits, flowers that change colors, seashells and tomatoes the size of beach balls. Narrated by Cassandra Morris with music by Ernest Troost.

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Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:10
My Garden

And Then it's Spring

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A young boy and his dog decide they have had enough of winter, so they resolve to plant a garden. Join them as they savor the anticipation of new growth.

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Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:08
And Then it's Spring

Bink and Gollie: Two For One

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The fair is in town and these two very different girls -- but best friends extraordinaire -- use teamwork to navigate its many wonders.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:14
Bink and Gollie: Two For One

Cloudette

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Sometimes being small has its advantages. When Cloudette wants to do something big, she discovers that a little cloud can make a big difference.

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Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:12
Cloudette

Coretta Scott

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This extraordinary union of poetic text by Ntozake Shange and monumental artwork by Kadir Nelson captures the movement for civil rights in the United STates and honors its most elegant inspiration,

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Length: 
00:07
Coretta Scott

Nelson Mandela

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This is the story of a young boy who grew up to become president of South Africa. His lifelong quest was to establish equality for people of all colors.

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Elementary
Length: 
00:10
Nelson Mandela

Hooray For Amanda and her Alligator

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Sometimes Amanda surprises Alligator with books... sometimes Alligator eats them. But what happens when Amanda brings home a special surprise? Narrated by Cher Willems with Mo and Trixie Willems.

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Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:12
Hooray For Amanda and her Alligator

Creepy Carrots

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In this hilarious picture book, The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch as a rabbit fears his favorite treats are out to get him.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Length: 
00:10
Creepy Carrots

I Want My Hat Back

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Bear's hat is gone. None of the animals have seen it. He is starting to become despondent, until his memory is sparked by a deer who asks just the right question.

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Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:09
I Want My Hat Back

Blackout

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It was a hot, summer night in the city when the power went out. Everything changed...but that was not necessarily a bad thing. Not normal can be fun.

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Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:07
Blackout

Lemonade In Winter

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A lemonade stand in winter? Yes, that's exactly what Pauline and John-John intend to have.

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Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:12
Lemonade In Winter

Bread Comes to Life: A Garden of Wheat and a Loaf to Eat (2003)

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Bread Where does it come from? How is it made?

Come watch a baker turn a homegrown crop of wheat into a homemade loaf to eat. Then see it all happen again at a big farm, a giant mill, and a full-scale commercial bakery.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Length: 
00:22
Bread Comes to Life: A Garden of Wheat and a Loaf to Eat

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