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1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Caillou loves to help out! From helping his dad make pizza to learning the importance of tidying up the classroom, Caillou realizes that lending a hand and working together makes everything easier and more fun! DVD features seven inspiring stories including Emma's Extra Snack where Caillou learns that while his friend Emma has diabetes, it doesn't stop her from participating in all her favorite activities!
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1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Follow along as NASA launches the Mars 2020 Mission, perhaps the most ambitious hunt ever for signs of life on Mars. For the first time, in February 2021, a rover will attempt a risky landing in Jezero Crater, the coveted site of an ancient river delta that could possibly be a cradle of life.
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1 videodisc (approximately 168 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley travels back in time to the Tudor Court of England's Henry VIII to witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of his six wives. Combining drama based on eyewitness accounts and historical sources with Lucy's own contemporary historical commentary, it is these women's stories that Lucy sets out to uncover, witness, and explore.
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1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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There is a startling gap between the glamorous television world of 'CSI' and the gritty reality of the forensic crime lab. In Forensics on Trial, NOVA investigates how modern forensics can send innocent men and women to prison, and sometimes even to death row. NOVA will investigate today's shaky state of crime science as well as cutting-edge solutions that could help investigators put the real criminals behind bars.
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1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Over 60,000 years ago, the first modern humans left their African homeland and entered Europe, then a bleak and inhospitable continent in the grip of the Ice Age. But when they arrived, they were not alone: the stocky, powerfully built Neanderthals had already been living there for hundreds of thousands of years. So what happened when the first modern humans encountered the Neanderthals? Did they make love or war?
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1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Follow the adorable, spirited Peg and her sidekick Cat as they embark on adventures, solve problems together, and learn foundational math concepts and skills. In each episode, Peg and Cat face an issue, a messy funny crisis they must somehow solve without totally freaking out!
Follows the adventures of a young girl named Peg and her sidekick Cat as they use math skills to solve a variety of problems.
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1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Long before Paul Newman and Robert Redford immortalized them on screen, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid captivated Americans from coast to coast. In the 1890s, their exploits robbing banks and trains in the West, and then seemingly vanishing into thin air, became national news and the basis of rumors and myth.
51) Billy Graham
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1 videodisc (112 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Explore the life and career of one of the best-known and most influential religious leaders of the 20th century.
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1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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A beautiful virtual tour from Athens, on a modern odyssey as varied and dramatic as Greek history, exploring exotic islands scattered like stones in the brilliant blue Aegean, ancient ruins, verdant hills, rocky coastlines, and timeless traditions. The dramatic view is enhanced by a soundtrack of traditional and modern Greek music and a narrative that celebrates Greek history and mythology.
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1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Where in the world have Hindus, Muslims, Christians, and Jews lived together in harmony? Try the small Indian state of Kerala, where trade and spices brought them together in tropical lowlands studded with coconut palms and cool mountain ranges where tea, cardamom, ginger, and rubber trees grow. Host Bruce Kraig guides viewers to markets, spice plantations, rice paddies, elephant parades, traditional dances, and spectacular boat races.
54) Netanyahu at war
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1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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This is the inside story of the bitter clash between President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Amid violence in the Middle East, the film traces Netanyahu's rise to power and his high-stakes fight with the president over Iran's nuclear program.
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1 videodisc (approximately 180 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Experience the fairy tale beauty, natural wonders, and rich history of southern Germany. Then, journey to Austria, and see the essence of what was called Central Europe's crown jewel. Shot in high definition from a helicopter-mounted camera, each tour invites you to linger, for the total experience of a virtual vacation.
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1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Chronicles the famed biologist's lifelong love for the natural world and his groundbreaking research. Wilson's work on ant communication led to his remarkable studies of advanced social behavior. His research turned to human behavior, and his controversial theories on the role of evolutionary processes in social behavior. His work in the great National Park of Gorongosa, brings together the great themes of his life and work: nature and humanity's...
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1 videodisc (50 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Our Pteranodon kids and some friends (Petey, Annie, Tank, Lily and Leroy Lambeosaurus) go to a day camp run by the Conductor! They all go white water rafting and learn about water currents-- and meet a new freshwater aquatic creature.
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1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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It's time for the Nature Trackers, Buddy and his adorable siblings, to have some fun! Together with their parents, they're ready to learn all about Old Smokey, the fascinating volcano that overlooks their valley. But will a silly mix-up at Pteranodon Station spoil the fun? Join these curious young dinosaurs as they learn all about the world through exploration and scientific thinking.
Join Buddy and the Pteranodon family as they hop on the train...
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1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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These are hard times in the Quad Cities, a great American crossroads along the border of Iowa and Illinois, where the Mississippi River intersects Interstate 80. It's home to John Deere manufacturing and the nation's breadbasket. But it's also an area deeply scarred by the Recession. Frontline spent months following three young girls who are growing up against the backdrop of their families' struggles against financial ruin.