United States History

History and Functions of the Senate (1996)

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The Just the Facts™ Learning Series explores United States History in a fast-paced style that makes learning fun.

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High
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00:30
History and Functions of the Senate

History and Functions of the Secretary of State (1996)

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The Just the Facts™ Learning Series explores United States History in a fast-paced style that makes learning fun.

Grade Level: 
High
Length: 
00:30
History and Functions of the Secretary of State

History and Functions of the Presidency (1996)

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The Just the Facts™ Learning Series explores United States History in a fast-paced style that makes learning fun.

Grade Level: 
High
Length: 
00:30
History and Functions of the Presidency

The Declaration of Independence (2004)

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These words grace The Declaration of Independence, written in 1776, which remain as true today as when it was conceived. It is critical for American citizens to understand their importance in defining our freedoms and the foundation of democracy.

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Middle
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00:53
The Declaration of Independence

Time of Fear (2004)

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In World War II more than 110,000 Japanese Americans were forced to leave their homes and relocate to military camps dotted across the western United States. TIME OF FEAR tells the story of the 16,000 men, women, and children who were sent to two relocation camps in southeast Arkansas--one of the poorest and most racially segregated places in America.

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Middle
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01:00
Time of Fear

Liberty! The American Revolution (1997)

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LIBERTY! is an exuberant documentary about the American Revolution and our fight for freedom. This critically acclaimed six-hour series chronicles the events leading up to the declaration of war, and the lasting effects these events had on shaping our country today.

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Middle
Length: 
06:00
Liberty! The American Revolution

The United States Constitution & Bill of Rights (2004)

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Learn the facts about the documents that make America great!

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The United States Constitution & Bill of Rights

The United States Constitution (2005)

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Standard Deviants School is an educational and entertaining, lesson-based learning supplement developed from the award-winning Standard Deviants teaching style. Written to meet state educational standards, each module is clearly organized by lesson topic and includes full classroom performance rights.

Grade Level: 
Middle
Length: 
00:17
The United States Constitution

Voices from the Civil War: A Documentary History of the Great American Conflict

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Copies: 27

Between the years 1861 and 1865, America faced the biggest crisis in its history. Countryman fought countryman, brother fought brother, in a savage civil war that was to determine the nation's future. With slavery as its central issue, and states' rights also paramount, the war spilled over into every facet of life - political, economic, social, military. And ultimately, the destiny of America was decided in blood.

Lexile: 
1170L
Voices from the Civil War: A Documentary History of the Great American Conflict

Toliver's Secret

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Copies: 28

Ellen Toliver is shocked to learn that her grandfather is a patriot spy. Then he's injured on the day of an important mission - and she's the only one who can take his place. It's the last thing shy, timid Ellen wants to do, but her grandfather, and her country, are depending on her.

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740L
Toliver's Secret

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