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Time Life's Lost Civilizations (1995)

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This set of 4 DVD's contains a collection of 10 programs spanning seven thousand years of history. Below are a list of the titles included and a synopsis of each.

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Middle
High
Length: 
08:20
Time Life's Lost Civilizations

Ghosts in the Hall: The Aftermath of Bullying (2004)

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Ghosts in the hall explores teen bullying and the impact of cruel labeling. It is the second episode in the unique Maple Ave Series, which focuses on the inner lives of teens and their families. Building on the promise of the series' award-wining pilot, Jenny's Reasons, this program probes the troubles psyche of one student who reaches the edge of violence.

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Middle
High
Length: 
00:23
Ghosts in the Hall: The Aftermath of Bullying

A Visit to...Classrooms of Effective Teachers (2004)

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This visit takes you inside Charles Sumner Math and Science Community Academy in Chicago, where team teachers: organize instruction to reach every student; use self-reflection to improve their teaching skills; implement effective instructional strategies; and monitor student progress.

Grade Level: 
Professional
Length: 
00:40
A Visit to...Classrooms of Effective Teachers

Woolbur

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Woolbur, a sheep with a mind of his own, never seems to follow the flock, despite his parents' reminders about how he should behave.

Author: 
Helakoski, Leslie
Grade Level: 
Primary
Length: 
00:10
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First Grade Stinks!

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First-grader Haley wishes she were back having fun in kindergarten with her old teacher, until she finds out that first-grade is special, too.

Author: 
Rodman, Mary Ann
Grade Level: 
Primary
Length: 
00:11
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Trouble in the Barker's Class

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When a new girl in the Barkers' class, Carole Anne, acts like a bully, the students try talking to her and ignoring her until Morgie finally discovers what is wrong and finds a way to fix it

Grade Level: 
Primary
Length: 
00:14
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Miss Bridie Chose a Shovel

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Miss Bridie emigrates to America in 1856 and chooses to bring a shovel, which proves to be a useful tool throughout her life. The journey begins for a young immigrant named Miss Bridie.

Author: 
Connor, Leslie
Grade Level: 
Primary
Length: 
00:08
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Meet the Barkers

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Bossy Moffie and her quiet twin brother Morgie both enjoy starting school, especially getting gold stars and making new friends.

Author: 
Tomie dePaola
Grade Level: 
Primary
Length: 
00:12
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Hooray for Reading Day!

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First-grader Jessica, a big worrier, is especially afraid that she will make a mistake when she is reading in front of her class and parents on Reading Theater Day, but after lots of practice readi

Author: 
Margery Cuyler
Grade Level: 
Primary
Length: 
00:12
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Honey...Honey...Lion! A Story from Africa

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After working together to obtain honey, the African honey badger always shares it with his partner, the honeyguide bird, until one day when the honey badger becomes greedy and his feathered friend

Author: 
Brett, Jan
Grade Level: 
Primary
Length: 
00:09
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