Schlessinger Media.
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Two young Mammoth Islanders and a visiting inventor learn the properties of light by observing a room full of crystal trophies. They learn that light waves can do three things when they strike an object: they can bounce, they can pass through; or they can be absorbed. The Islanders also studied lenses to bend light, and they looked through telescopes, periscopes, and binoculars.
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The Mammoth Islanders are looking for an alternative to using mammoths to deliver their pizzas so they experiment with different internal combustion engines, from rockets to turbofan jet engines to gasoline engines. By comparing the advantages and drawbacks of these engines, they determine which one will serve their business best and ensure that the pizzas are delivered on time.
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"Not that long ago, African Americans were denied basic rights and opportunities in the United States, but one man's work and dedication helped change the future for our country - not just for African Americans, but for all Americans. In Martin Luther King, Jr., kids will take an in-depth look at the life of this civil rights leader and learn about his commitment to nonviolence in the pursuit of social change. From his days as a minister in Alabama...
13) Florida
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This video takes viewer to explore Florida's landforms, a trip to the Florida Keys and exploring the Everglades. Also will travel to Disney World in Orlando and the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park where people come to dive to view the multi-colored coral reefs ..
14) Defying the gods
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Greek mythology is filled with stories of the tragic fates that awaited those individuals whose poor judgment and excessive pride (or hubris) offended the gods. This video recounts the myths of the weaver Arachne, Daedalus and his reckless son Icarus, Prometheus the fire-stealer, and Pandora.
18) Multiplication
Description
"Kids learn the ingredients in multiplication number sentences-- factors, products, multiplication signs and equal signs-- and master multiplication tips including ordering factors, fact families, multiplying by one and zero, skip counting and using patterns. Physical arrays of everyday objects, place value blocks and hundreds charts help students easily visualize and solve multiplication problems. The concepts of prime and composite numbers are explored...

