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c2005., Juvenile, Schlessinger Media Call No: 923.173 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Great Americans for childrenSummary Note: "Beginning in 1861, the Civil War divided the country, pitting "brother against brother" in a conflict that threatened to permanently destroy the union. If not for the dedication and firm resolve of Abraham Lincoln during this difficult time, the United States may have ceased to exist. In Abraham Lincoln, kids will examine the life of this country boy from Kentucky who rose to become President of the United States, and who guided his country through one of its darkest hours while speaking out against slavery at a time when many were too afraid to take a stand"--Container.
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-- Adolf Hitler.c2006., Schlessinger Media Call No: DVD Edition: Widescreen. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Includes an analysis of Adolf Hitler's speeches and propaganda when he was in power.
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c2004., Adolescent, Schlessinger Media Call No: DVD Edition: Standard format. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Examines the challenges facing Africa in the twenty-first century, including hunger, HIV/AIDS, and economic underdevelopment, and looks at how the continent's colonial legacy, as well as international trade policies, contribute to Africa's problems.
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[2006], Juvenile, Schlessinger Media Call No: DVD 591.4 ALL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Series Title: Animal life for childrenSummary Note: Learn what changes different animals go through, changing their bodies and color, the way they get food, defend themselves and more, so that they will survive. Inlcudes a hands-on experiment.
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[2006], Juvenile, Schlessinger Media Call No: DVD 595.7 ALL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Series Title: Animal life for childrenSummary Note: Learn the characteristics that all bugs share and compare them to their cousins, the arachnids. Field trips show the world of scientists who study bugs. Includes a hands-on experiment.
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[2006], Juvenile, Schlessinger Media Call No: DVD 577.16 ALL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Series Title: Animal life for childrenSummary Note: Learn the cycle of food chains and webs and how they support Earth's creatures. Explore terms like predator, prey, consumer and producer. Includes a hands-on experiment.
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[2005], Primary, Schlessinger Media Call No: DVD 333.7 ALL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Series Title: Earth science for childrenSummary Note: Covers different kinds of natural resources including plants, minerals, and fossil fuels. Also discusses nonrenewable resources and conservation.
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-- Plant pollination2006, c2000., Primary, Schlessinger Media Call No: 571.8 2 Edition: Standard format. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Schlessinger science library. Plant life for childrenSummary Note: Uses microscopic photography and graphics to familiarize students with the parts of a flower, showing how flowers become pollinated, and examining the structure of seeds, their development, and dispersal.
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-- Properties of matter2004, c2000., Primary, Schlessinger Media Call No: 530.4 Edition: Standard format. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Schlessinger science library. Physical science for childrenSummary Note: Presents an overview of the properties of matter, covering such topics as mass, weight, volume, and density.
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-- All about rocks and minerals[2005], Primary, Schlessinger Media Call No: DVD 549 ALL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Series Title: Earth science for childrenSummary Note: Looks at the origin of rocks and minerals, their characteristics and how they are used in our daily lives. Includes hands-on activities.
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[2006], Primary, Schlessinger Media Call No: DVD 333.791 ALL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Series Title: Energy for childrenSummary Note: Understand our role in energy conservation, and learn the pros and cons of renewable energy resources. Includes a hands-on activity on composting as an energy resource.
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[2003], Juvenile, Schlessinger Media Call No: DVD 523.4 ALL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Series Title: Space science for childrenSummary Note: Journey to the nine planets of the solar system to learn all about each, what they are, whether they are like earth, and whether there is life. Set in Space Camp, includes NASA footage, animations and hands-on activities.
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-- Water cycle2005, c2000., Primary, Schlessinger Media Call No: 551.48 Edition: Standard format. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Schlessinger science library. Earth science for childrenSummary Note: Investigates Earth's water cycle, considering the importance of water to life on the planet, discussing evaporation, condensation, preciptation, and groundwater, looking at the sources of freshwater, and encouraging wise water use.
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-- All about weathering and erosion2005, c2000., Primary, Schlessinger Media Call No: 551.3 02 Edition: Standard format. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Schlessinger science library. Earth science for childrenSummary Note: Investigates the weathering and erosion of Earth, looking at the natural forces that shape the landscape and form the planet's features, discussing different forms of chemical and physical weathering, and considering the problems and benefits of erosion.
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2005, c1996., Adolescent, Schlessinger Media Call No: DVD Edition: Widescreen format. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Explores the historical sites of ancient Rome including the Pantheon, Forum, Mausoleums of Augustus and Hadrian, and the legendary towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum; and presents an overview of society and life in the early Roman Empire.
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[2006], Juvenile, Schlessinger Media Call No: DVD 523 ASTRONOMY Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Schlessinger science library.Summary Note: Observes night sky, stars, planets and star movement to learn about constellations and how scientists have studied celestial bodies throughout history. Includes NASA footage and hands-on investigations.
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[2006], Juvenile, Schlessinger Media Call No: DVD 523 AST Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Series Title: Space science in actionSummary Note: Observes night sky, stars, planets and star movement to learn about constellations and how scientists have studied celestial bodies throughout history. Includes NASA footage and hands-on investigations.
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-- Periodic table for studentsc2004., Juvenile, Schlessinger Media Call No: DVD 540 ATO Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: The periodic table for studentsSummary Note: Viewers explore the historic experiments by scientists Thomson and Rutherford, which led to the discovery of subatomic particles and the development of nuclear theory. Students learn the shape of the periodic table is a direct result of the microscopic structure of atoms that make up all the elements. Baic high school chemistry concepts are reinforced, along with clear explanations of the evolution of atomic models through quantum mechanics.
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c2004., Schlessinger Media Call No: DVD 004.67 AVO Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Research skills for studentsSummary Note: Shows students how to steer clear of plagiarism theough the use of quotes, paraphrasing and summarizing.
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2007, c2004., Pre-adolescent, Schlessinger Media Call No: 971 Edition: [Standard format]. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Countries around the worldSummary Note: Introduces students to the history, geography, culture, political system, climate, language, and landmarks of Canada.