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English
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An engaging and inspiring look at public education in the United States. This documentary has helped launch a movement to achieve a real and lasting change through the compelling stories of five unforgettable students such as Emily, a Silicon Valley eighth grader who is afraid of being labeled as unfit for college, and Francisco, a Bronx first grader whose mom will do anything to give him a shot at a better life. Included are featurettes and commentary.
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Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Starting with Einstein's theory of relativity, Physics of light explores the true nature of light, peers inside the atom, and looks ahead to the most cutting edge theories in physics. The intriguing six-part series uses the medium of light to explore the concepts of physics from familiar theories, such as Newton's law of gravity, to the latest in scientific research, like string theory and M-theory.
Series
Publisher
Whistlefritz LLC
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
Español
Description
Join the language-learning celebration as Maria and the Whistlefritz kids plan the perfect party for their playful animated friend, Fritzi the mouse. Balloons, cake, presents, and special guests add an exciting twist to learning Spanish in this lively, interactive Spanish immersion program.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine explores the life and tragic death of Matthew Shepard, the gay student brutally murdered in Laramie, Wyoming in one of the most notorious hate crimes in U.S. history. Framed through the personal lens of friends and family, it’s a story of loss, love, and courage in the face of unspeakable tragedy. This film has earned 10 Best Documentary and Audience Choice Awards from film festivals worldwide, including the Audience...
Series
Publisher
Whistlefritz LLC
Pub. Date
c2007, C2008
Language
Español
Description
Children explore the world of animals and sounds and get treated to a few surprises along the way. Young children will giggle with glee at this motley group of animals, with playful puppets who sing beloved Spanish-language folksongs.
Publisher
Janson Media
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Educators and parents watching this will better understand dyslexia, as it explains why it is important for students struggling with reading, writing, and spelling to be screened for it as early as possible. It also shows how proper tutoring and classroom accommodations can give these students a chance at success.
Publisher
Immigration Direct
Pub. Date
�2010
Language
English
Description
Viewers will get the help they need to understand the immigration process as it pertains to bringing their family into the United States to get their green card (permanent residency). This step-by-step guide will prepare viewers and their families on the various aspects of the process, such as, USCIS and U.S. Consulates interviews, the green card application process and requirements, which forms to submit and much more.
Publisher
Paraclete Press
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Join experts Khris Ford, founder of My Healing Place, and Paula D'Arcy, a trained psychotherapist, as they help shed light on how adults and children grieve differently, how a parent can help a child grieve while they themselves are grieving, how to tell the truth about death to children, and more.
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Former Vice President Al Gore explains the facts of global warming, presents arguments that the dangers of global warning have reached the level of crisis, and addresses the efforts of certain interests to discredit the anti-global warming cause. Between lecture segments, Gore discusses his personal commitment to the environment, sharing anecdotes from his experiences.
17) Maxed out
Publisher
Distributed by Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Take a journey deep inside the American style of debt, where things seem fine as long as the minimum monthly payment arrives on time. Shocking and incisive, it paints a picture of a national nightmare, which is all too real for most--Container.
18) Comida divertida
Series
Publisher
distribuido para la República Mexicana por Tycoon Entertainment Group
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
Español
Description
Use this DVD as a great tool to instill good eating habits from an early age, in a fun way. Your child will learn the fruits and vegetables in both English and Spanish! which will help him be strong and well nourished. In addition to ideas for making mealtime more than a struggle, a time of sharing. They may have fun together and develop their creativity.
Utiliza este DVD como una gran herramienta para inculcar buenos habitos alimenticios desde temprana...
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
"Nova takes viewers on a fascinating quest with a group of pioneering mathematicians determined to decipher the rules that govern fractal geometry. Their remarkable findings are deepening our understanding of nature and stimulating a new wave of scientific, medical and artistic innovation, stretching from the ecology of the rainforest to fashion design."--Container.
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