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Johnny Appleseed (2006)

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Meet John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. Living in harmony with nature, he fulfills his dream of traveling west to plant apple orchards across the frontier to aid pioneers on their arduous journeys.

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Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:23
Johnny Appleseed

Pecos Bill (2006)

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Meet Pecos Bill. Raised by coyotes in dusty Texas, he grew up to be the roughest, toughest cowboy who ever lived. Whether riding a tornado, inventing the original cowboy song or conquering a gang of outlaw cowboys, Pecos Bill is a man of many talents.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:23
Pecos Bill

Creating a Tall Tale (2006)

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What are the ingredients of a tall tale? Like any story, a tall tale includes characters, a setting, a problem and a solution. But in a tall tale, ordinary characters -- whether fictional or based on real people or occupations -- may face extraordinary challenges and prevail with outlandish solutions, or may conquer ordinary problems in inventive ways.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:23
Creating a Tall Tale

Transportation (2006)

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From cars to bicycles to trains and beyond, Transportation highlights the different ways people move about their community. This engaging show explores how transportation can be similar yet different across all communities. The form of transportation people choose depends on how far they need to go and where they live.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Length: 
00:15
Transportation

What is a Community (2006)

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Introduces young viewers to the places that make up most communities, including local businesses, schools, city hall, the library and more! They will discover that while all communities have many things in common, they differ from each other in many ways as well.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Length: 
00:15
What is a Community

Hospital (2006)

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Explores the physical features of the hospital and the describes the jobs of the people who work there. From doctors and nurses to volunteers, viewers will learn how workers care for their patients. Also discusses what happens in different departments within a hospital. Includes Spanish Language track.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Length: 
00:15
Hospital

Post Office (2006)

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Post Office introduces young viewers to this important place in the community. From helping people mail a letter to delivering packages to one's door, the post office enables people to communicate with others in their own community and beyond.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Length: 
00:15
Post Office

Library (2006)

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Picture books, biographies, fiction -- what kind of books do you like? The library is a place for people in the community to find books they enjoy, use the computer to surf the Web and gather together for meetings. This show teaches viewers that at the library, they can find all different types of information, from books and magazines to maps and movies!

Grade Level: 
Primary
Length: 
00:15
Library

Local Businesses (2006)

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This program teaches viewers that there are two basic types of businesses: ones that provide goods and ones that provide services. Examines different types of businesses and and discusses their importance in the community because of the goods and services they provide and as a source of employment. Includes Spanish Language track.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Length: 
00:15
Local Businesses

Local Government (2006)

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Viewers take a trip to City Hall. Introduces young viewers to the services that the local government provides, like educating children, keeping the community clean and making laws. Examines the different offices that are often located in city hall, how laws are passed, experience what a typical day is like for city council workers and the mayor.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Length: 
00:15
Local Government

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