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In this program, animated character, Will, an enthusiastic young boy, meets a friendly alien from outer space who needs help passing on his message to humankind. In the process, Will teaches the eager alien how to write all of the letters of our alphabet. Join Will, as he prints each letter of the alphabet, both upper and lower case, emphasizing the proper method to form each letter. A kid-friendly, follow-along approach reinforces technique through...
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Journey through both the alphabet and history with ten-year-old, animated character Alex, as he explores famous and fun people from A to Z! Each upper-case letter of the alphabet gets presented several times then linked to a corresponding person and his or her major achievement, which makes mastering the alphabet fun and fosters an early love for history! A fast-paced review reinforces the content and ensures maximum retention.
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Join young host Kristin as she takes you on a fun-filled adventure through the alphabet and through the supermarket. Each upper-case letter of the alphabet gets presented slowly, several times with large, easy-to-read graphics. Each letter then gets linked to a corresponding item found at the market that begins with that letter. A light-hearted sentence, accompanied by a comical illustration pertaining to each grocery item follows. A fast-paced review...
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Learn all about rocks, minerals and geology. What are the similarities and differences between rocks and minerals? What are the properties used by scientists to identify minerals? What are the environmental conditions during the formation of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks? What are the physical changes that occur in rocks and minerals as a result of weathering and erosion? How are rocks and minerals used in our everyday lives? The answers...
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Blast off with Jake on a live-action, musical, outer space adventure! Traveling inside his toy rocket, Jake's mission depends on the help of eight friendly planets and their pal Pluto, who magically talk and sing. Songs combine fun lyrics about the planets with memorable melodies for one big whopping, planet-hopping experience that's out of this world!
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Learn all about the origins of Christmas. What is the winter solstice? What is the history of the Christmas holiday? What is the history of popular Christmas customs and traditions? The answers to all of these questions are covered in a fun, kid-friendly style with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video, as well as on-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment that reinforce important concepts. Christmas jokes and humorous...
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Learn all about volcanoes around the globe. What are volcanoes and how are they formed? What causes volcanoes to erupt? How do scientists classify volcanoes? What are the different types of volcanoes? What are notable volcanoes and volcanic eruptions? The answers to all of these questions are covered in depth with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video. On-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment reinforce important concepts...
8) Sacagawea
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Learn all about Sacagawea. What were the major events of Sacagawea's early life? What was the Louisiana Purchase? What was the Lewis and Clark expedition? What were Sacagawea's contributions to the Lewis and Clark expedition? The answers to all of these questions are covered in depth with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video. On-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment reinforce important concepts and make learning fun....
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In this program, animated character Tick Tock takes us on a journey through time...telling time, that is! Learn how to tell and write time in hours and half-hours, using the term "o'clock", on both analog and digital clocks. The differences between the "big hand" and "little hand" are explained with numerous examples to increase and reinforce comprehension. Units of time are introduced, both hours and minutes, and the concept of counting by fives...
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Learn all about Martin Luther King, Jr. as a pioneering force for racial equality and non-violent protest. What were the significant events of MLK's early years? What was MLK's role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott? What was the Birmingham March? What was the March on Washington? What was MLK's role in the Voting Rights Act? What were the events of MLK's final years and his lasting legacy? The answers to all of these questions are covered in depth with...
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Join young host Kristin as she introduces you to each letter of the alphabet and things that go from A to Z! Light-hearted, kid-friendly illustrations depict everything from an awesome airplane to a revved-up racecar, all while you're learning your upper-case letters. Each upper-case letter of the alphabet gets presented several times then linked to a corresponding mode of transportation, which makes mastering the alphabet fun. A fast-paced review...
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Learn all about the origins of New Year's. What is the history of the calendar? How is New Year's celebrated around the world? What are some U.S.? New Year's traditions and customs? The answers to all of these questions are covered in a fun, kid-friendly style with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video, as well as on-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment that reinforce important concepts. An instant classic and a fun...
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Learn all about the executive branch of the United States government. How was the executive branch of government established? What are the powers of the President of the United States? Who may become President of the United States? Who are the other members of the executive branch of government? The answers to all of these questions are covered in depth with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video. On-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the...
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Learn all about the legislative branch of the United States government. Where does the legislative branch of government get its authority? What is the House of Representatives? What is the Senate? What powers does the legislative branch of government have? What powers are specific to the House of Representatives? What powers are specific to the Senate? The answers to all of these questions are covered in depth with detailed graphics, diagrams and...
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Learn all about the origins of Thanksgiving and how, as young people, it is a time to celebrate with family and food and to reflect on all of what we have for which to be thankful. What were the Mayflower and the Plymouth settlement? How did the first Thanksgiving come to be? How did Thanksgiving become a national holiday? What are some common Thanksgiving traditions? The answers to all of these questions are covered in a fun, kid-friendly style with...
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Learn all about pressure and forces of flight. What is pressure? What is a force? What are weight, lift, thrust and drag and why are they vital to flight? The answers to these questions and many more are covered with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video, as well as on-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment that reinforce important concepts and make learning fun.
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Learn all about the origins of Hanukkah. What is Hanukkah? What is the history of Hanukkah? What are the major symbols of Hanukkah? What is a menorah? What foods are eaten during Hanukkah? When does Hanukkah occur each year? The answers to all of these questions are covered in a fun, kid-friendly style with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video, as well as on-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment that reinforce important...
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Learn all about the origins of Halloween and how, as young people, it is a time to celebrate with decorations, costumes and candy! What is the history of Halloween? What is the history of Halloween in the United States? What are the traditions of Halloween? How is the holiday celebrated around the world? How can kids stay safe at Halloween? The answers to all of these questions are covered in a fun, kid-friendly style with detailed graphics, diagrams...
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Learn all about the judicial branch of the United States government. How was the judicial branch established? What is the structure of the judicial branch? How are members of the judicial branch chosen and how was that process altered with the appointment of Justice Neil Gorsuch in 2017? What role does the Supreme Court play in the judicial branch? Who are the current members of the Supreme Court? How does a case get heard at the Supreme Court level?...
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Learn all about the history and importance of the Periodic Table. What is the Periodic Table? Why is it vital to scientists? How is the Periodic Table organized and utilized? What are atoms, protons and neutrons? The answers to these questions and many more are covered with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video; as well as on-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment that reinforce important concepts and make learning fun....