Children's Literature

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

Paul Bunyan (2006)

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Meet Paul Bunyan, a lumberjack taller than the highest Minnesota pines, who is strong enough to fell ten trees with a single swing of his axe and has the ingenuity to conquer a swarm of beesquitoes.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
00:23
Paul Bunyan

A Cry in the Wild

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Based on Gary Paulsen's award-winning book, Hatchet, this adventure finds young Brian Robeson stranded in the wilderness where he must use his wits to survive. Stars Jared Rushton, Ned Beatty, Pamela Sue Martin.

Director: 
Mark Griffiths
Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
01:22
A Cry in the Wild

Aesop's Fables 17 (2002)

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Animated DVD includes 3 fables, each with associated moral. Includes: The Elephant Who Was Chosen King of the Beasts (Strength is not the only important quality); The Countryman and the Fox (Anything in excess is not good); The Countryman Who Wanted to Catch the Lion (Dreaming of glory can lead to disaster).

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:22
Aesop's Fables 17

Aesop's Fables 16 (2002)

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Animated DVD includes 3 fables, each with an associated moral. Includes: The Bear, the Lion, and the Wolf (Don't take advantage of another's misfortune); The Monkey and the Fisherman (Don't be jealous of another's abilities); The Camel and the Countryman (We all are useful despite our differences).

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:22
Aesop's Fables 16

Aesop's Fables 15 (2002)

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Animated DVD include 3 fables, each with associated moral. Includes: The Lion and the Three Bulls (Union is strength); The Hen With the Golden Eggs (Accept good fortune for what it is); The Puppy, the Wolf and the Countryman (a quick wit can out-fox danger).

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:22
Aesop's Fables 15

Aesop's Fables 14 (2002)

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Animated DVD includes 3 fables, each with an associated moral. Includes: The Tortoise and the Hawk (Know your limits and strengths); The Fisherman and the Little Fish (Greed may come back to haunt you); the Deer Who Was Proud of His Horns (All of us have something to be proud of).

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:22
Aesop's Fables 14

Aesop's Fables 13 (2002)

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Animated DVD includes 3 fables, each with an associated moral. Includes: The Two Pigeons (Better safe than sorry); The Hawk and the Snake (Holding a grudge can come to no good); The Shepherd and the Wolf Cub (Bad behavior unchecked only becomes worse).

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:22
Aesop's Fables 13

Aesop's Fables 12 (2002)

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Animated DVD includes 3 fables, each with an associated moral. Includes: The Wild Donkey and the Tame Donkey (There are positive and negative aspects to every situation); The Donkey and His Masters (He that finds discontentment in one place is not likely to find happiness in another); The Parrot and the Pigeon (Don't hide who you are, be yourself).

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:22
Aesop's Fables 12

Aesop's Fables 11 (2002)

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Animated DVD includes 3 fables, each with their associated moral. Includes: The Shepard, the Dog, and the Wolf (Beware of enemies bearing gifts); The Cock and the Dog (Working together, you can overcome problems); The Cat, the Mouse, and the Farmer (The most obvious answer is not always the right one).

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:22
Aesop's Fables 11

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