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GREAT AMERICANS FOR CHILDREN: CESAR CHAVEZ
GREAT AMERICANS FOR CHILDREN: THOMAS JEFFERSON
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Cesar Chavez overcame huge obstacles, including extreme poverty In this program, young students will examine the life of the
and the prejudice that he experienced as a Hispanic American and a statesman who wrote one of the worlds greatest documents−the
migrant farmer, to achieve his goal of helping to organize the first Declaration of Independence−and, in turn, helped form the very
successful union for America's farm workers. Kids will examine the country we live in today. From his days in colonial Virginia to his
life of this dedicated labor leader, whose determination to help election as President of the U.S., students will discover Jefferson's
others gave thousands a voice and the power to change things for many contributions to American society, including the development
the better in this country. (L.VIDE, 3) of the Library of Congress, the capital of our nation, Washington,
D.C., and the great western expanse of North America. (L.VIDE, 3)
GREAT AMERICANS FOR CHILDREN: ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
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Born into a life of wealth and opportunity, Eleanor Roosevelt chose VH763 VHS videocassette, I, 17, C
to devote herself to those who were less fortunate. Human rights, Camouflage is one of the most important means of survival in the
poverty, and world peace−no problem was too large for her to animal kingdom. Students will see how animals blend into their
tackle. Through archival footage and stills, students will examine environment...and how deceptive behavior is used to distract
the life of this passionate activist, who grew from a shy, predators. (NG, 1988)
self-conscious girl into a strong, outspoken woman admired by
people all over the world. (L.VIDE, 3) GREAT BEAR SCARE, THE
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GREAT AMERICANS FOR CHILDREN: GEORGE WASHINGTON
It's almost Halloween in Bearbank, and all the bears are afraid that
VH2821 VHS videocassette, PI, 23 the monsters from nearby Monster Mountain are planning an
In this program, young students will examine the life of the man invasion... (19)
whose leadership helped transform 13 colonies into a brilliant new
country. From leading the Continental Army during the GREAT DEPRESSION, THE
Revolutionary War to helping to shape the young nation, students VH539 VHS videocassette, J-HS, 60, C
will get an up-close look at the man many refer to as the "Father of Sights and sounds of the Depression captured in newsreel footage,
Our Contry." (L.VIDE, 3) hard times are recalled in grim scenes, and how President Franklin
GREAT AMERICANS FOR CHILDREN: HARRIET TUBMAN
D. Roosevelt attacked the Depression. (BFA,)
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GREAT ENCOUNTER, THE
In this program, young students will get an up-close look at the life
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of this famed conductor on the Underground Railroad while learning
This episode begins the story of North America's land and its
about the daily life of enslaved people and the dangers faced by
peoples with the encounter that would forever alter them both: the
those who fought to free them. (L.VIDE, 3)
first meeting between the newly arrived European settlers and the
Native Americans who had settled the continent nearly 20,000
GREAT AMERICANS FOR CHILDREN: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
years ago. (LAND OF THE EAGLE) (LAND OF THE EAGLE) (PBS
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Video, 1992)
Students will take an in-depth look at the life of this Civil Rights
leader and learn about his commitment to nonviolence in the pursuit
GREAT EVENTS AND PEOPLE IN NEW YORK STATE HISTORY
of social change. From his days as a minister in Alabama to his role
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in the battle for equal rights, discover how Americans responded to
Programs included: 1) NY State:The Early Years, 2) NY State in the
the actions and words of the most influential leader of the Civil
Rights Movement. They will also learn about the historic decision of
Revolution, 3) NY State in the Civil War, 4) NY State:The
Brown vs. the Board of Education, the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Immigrants. (YP Hist.Society,)
and the legendary March on Washington. (L.VIDE, 3)
GREAT EXPECTATIONS-(#16)
GREAT AMERICANS FOR CHILDREN: REVOLUTIONARY WAR
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HEROES
This program sheds some light on sexual pressures by peers and on
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the need to avoid jumping to conclusions about another person's
This program focuses on the daring acts of patriotism from people
background or sexual maturity. (DEGRASSI JR. HIGH) (DEGRASSI
such as Nathan Hale, Sybil Ludington, Molly Pitcher and the brave
JR. HIGH) (Direct Cinema, 1987)
military feats of Colonel Francis Marion, Captain John Paul Jones
and the Black Rhode Island Regiment. Students will see how these GREAT FIGURES IN HISTORY: JOHN F. KENNEDY
ordinary citizens accomplished extraordinary things, rising to the VH363
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challenge when they were needed to ensure independence for the Harry Reasoner narrates this documentary-style exploration of JFK's
fledgling nation. (L.VIDE, 3)
political career. (GA,)
GREAT AMERICANS FOR CHILDREN: SACAJAWEA
GREAT GATSBY, THE
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Students will learn about Sacajawea, the young woman who joined A portrait of F.Scott Fitzgeralds novel, starring Robert Redford and
America's legendary explorers−Lewis and Clark−on a Mia Farrow. (Mov.Un.,)
world-famous expedition through the American West. Serving as a
translator and sometimes even as a guide, Sacajawea's skills in GREAT INDIAN RAILWAY, THE
finding food often saved the group from starvation. (L.VIDE, 3) VH3755
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Explores the history of railway's in India. (NG, 1995)
GREAT AMERICANS FOR CHILDREN: SUSAN B.ANTHONY
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In this program, young students will get an up-close look at the life VH1956
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of Susan B. Anthony, and her struggle for equal rights. From The Great Lakes−the largest system of surface fresh water on
abolitionist to suffragist, follow her life through vivid reenactments earth−make up a stunning natural resource and a complex, fragile
and historical stills, and see how her lifelong dedication to the fight ecosystem. This program examines the history and delicate ecology
for equality changed the lives of women in America forever.
of North America's vast inland seas, and chronicles the efforts of
(L.VIDE, 3) scientists to pinpoint problems and identify solutions. (NG, 1990)
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