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Both Thomas Edison and Henry Ford started off as insatiably curious tinkerers. Their curiosity led them to become inventors, but with very different results. As Edison invented hit after commercial hit, gaining fame and fortune, Henry struggled to make a single invention (an affordable car) work. Witnessing Thomas's glorious career from afar, a frustrated Henry wondered about the secret to his success. This little-known story is a fresh, kid-friendly...
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[2015]
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Celebrate Lincoln's remarkable life in a fresh and exciting way. -- Lincoln's legacy is everywhere. But who was he, really? The little girl in this video wants to find out. Among the many other things, she discovers our sixteenth president was a man who believed in freedom for all, had a dog named Fido, loved Mozart, apples, and his wife's vanilla cake, and kept his notes in his hat.
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[2014]
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English
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One night in 1861, three escaped slaves made their way from the Confederate line to a Union-held fort. The runaways were declared "contraband of war" and granted protection. As word spread, thousands of runaway slaves poured into the fort, seeking their freedom. These "contrabands" made a home for themselves, building the first African American community in the country. In 1863, they bore witness to one of the first readings of the Emancipation Proclamation...
15) Little women
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English
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Introducing young viewers to the four March sisters and their adventures, this video contains engaging illustrations that revisit the era and expand the story.
16) Tornadoes!
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[2016]
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English
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Using detailed illustrations and clear wording, youngsters learn how tornadoes form, the scale used for classifying them, and what to do in case one should be near.
17) Hurricanes!
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[2016]
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English
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Young viewers will learn how hurricanes are formed, how they are named and classified, and what to do if a dangerous storm is on the way.
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[2015]
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English
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Discover the fascinating life and interests of the Renaissance man who was our third president. -- Thomas Jefferson is perhaps best known for writing the Declaration of Independence. But there₂s so much more to discover. He played violin, spoke seven languages and was a scientist, naturalist, botanist, mathematician and architect. Jefferson also doubled the size of the United States and sent Lewis and Clark to explore it.
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