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Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad

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Henry dreams of a world where his life belongs to him. But when his family is sold, he risks everything for what he knows is right.

Author: 
Ellen Levine
Grade Level: 
Elementary
Length: 
0:12
Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad

The Scrambled States of America Talent Show

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Those wacky scrambled states are having a talent show. Revel in the madcap adventures and silly antics of this star-studded cast, while learning interesting facts about the states and geography.

Author: 
Laurie Keller
Grade Level: 
Elementary
Length: 
0:20
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Opposing Slavery: The Abolitionist Movement in America (2008)

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This program begins by exploring the development of slavery in America and the conditions under which enslaved people lived and worked.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:13
Opposing Slavery: The Abolitionist Movement in America

Harriet Tubman and Her Escape to Freedom (2008)

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Millions of enslaved African-American men, women and children lived in the United States less that 200 years ago. During that period of American history, many brave men and women attempted an escape to freedom. Harriet Tubman is perhaps the best known of these American heroes.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:14
Harriet Tubman and Her Escape to Freedom

Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?

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Known for his memorable signature at the bottom of the Declaration of Independence, the rest of John Hancock’s life is not as well known to many students and citizens.

Author: 
Jean Fritz
Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:30
Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?

10 Days in the USA

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You have 10 Days in the USA touring by plane, car and on foot. Chart you course from start to finish using destination and transportation tiles. With a little luck and clever planning, you just might outmaneuver your fellow travelers.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
High
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Play Time: 
30 min.
10 Days in the USA

This is Our Country (2002)

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Students discover that the United States of America is where we live. They learn about our country's flag and anthem, and they tour our nation's capital, Washington, D.C. They also learn that America is divided into 50 states and that each state has its own capital and is represented by a flag, bird, and flower.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:24
This is Our Country

U.S. Symbols (1998)

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The symbols of our country help us honor our heritage and think of the U.S. as a country of hope, freedom, and friendship. Learn about the history of our country's symbols and what they mean to Americans. Includes the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, the Bald Eagle, the American Flag, and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:17
U.S. Symbols

Alaska

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Provides information on the history, geography, government, economy, and people of the state of Alaska. Also includes the state's symbols, a state map, the state song, a craft, and a recipe. Features color photographs, fact boxes, quotes, and sources of more information.

Alaska

Arizona

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Provides information on the history, geography, government, economy, and people of the state of Arizona. Also includes the state's symbols, a state map, the state song, a craft, and a recipe. Features color photographs, fact boxes, quotes, and sources of more information.

Arizona

California

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Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of California as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

California

Colorado

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Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of Colorado as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

Colorado

Connecticut

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Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of Connecticut as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

Connecticut

Delaware

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Presents facts about the state of Delaware including its state flower, tree, insect, flag, seal, and song. Also discusses its history, wildlife, people, and government. Includes a recipe, activity, calendar of local events, and listing of Delaware's products and resources.

Delaware

Florida

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An introduction to the state of Florida covering its geography, history, people, government, and economy. Includes many color photos and facts such as the state's flag, seal, and song.

Florida

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