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Perfect for kids of all ages who would like to learn the basics of ASL. Kids are introduced to useful signs for everyday concepts such as eating, telling time, weather, parts of the body, feelings, and emotions. Along the way, children will also gain valuable insight into the deaf culture.
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Four young and lovable animals help little ones prepare for bedtime by addressing such issues as separating from mom at the end of the day, healthy routines, sleeping through the night, and being comfortable with the lights off. Includes expert advice from Jill Spivack, LCSW, and Jennifer Waldburger, LCSW, co-authors of The sleepyeasy solution.
6) Dino world!
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"Learn about different types of dinosaurs and how they lived, and the debate behind what caused dino extinction. See how massive dinosaur museum replicas are constructed and learn how to discover dinosaur fossils at home"--Cover.
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This program takes young viewers on a journey to different types of biomes around the globe, from tropical rain forests, to mountains, deserts and the ocean. Live-action footage and colorful graphics teach kids about different regions and climates and explain what an ecosystem is, and examines the impact living organisms and their environments have on each other. A terrarium project shows viewers how they can build their own living ecosystem.
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Since our ancestors first counted the passing seasons, humans have used measurement to help master and understand our world. Hosted by the engaging Oxford mathematician Marcus du Sautoy, this program shows how measurements have shaped the course of history, science, and civilization; and changed every aspect of our daily lives.
10) Flight
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Combines the story of manned flight with a celebration of nature's great fliers, from birds to insects. Discover how human designers borrowed ideas from nature to build the planes and jets of today.
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This live-action video program incorporates many research-based learning strategies proven to help young viewers learn and retain science vocabulary, utilizing video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and labels. Kids will understand what energy is, how it exists in many different forms (kinetic, solar, potential, sound and wave), and how it works. The program begins with a simple definition.
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Start building powerful database solutions to retrieve data the way one truly need it. Through these step-by-step video tutorials on the critical elements viewers need to know to master this latest version of Access, take the data management to the next level. In these ten lessons, learn more than just keystrokes--discover key concepts using results-oriented examples and explanations guaranteed to make one more confident and effective.
13) Dinosaurs alive!
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Learn about some of the most incredible dinosaur finds in history. Join paleontologists as they comb the Gobi Desert and New Mexico to gain new insight into these long-extinct creatures.
14) The war of 1812
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This series explores the greatest achievements in American history in the context of the time period, incorporating archival footage that captures the monumental events of yesteryear. Journey back in time to the War of 1812. Understand the events that led up to the war, the countries involved, the key figures and the important battles along the way. Appreciate how and why America was victorious in the end.
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Scout and his friends, Violet, Eli and Penny have all kind of learning adventures along with their magical toy car, Axle. They are engaged in a game when they learn that the Museum of Opposite Words is opening in their town today. They hurry off to the museum where they find the Beaver Brothers struggling to get the exhibits completed in time for the opening night. Together they use vocabulary skills to unlock the clues and help the Brothers complete...
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Explores the greatest achievements in American history in the context of the time period, incorporating archival footage that captures the monumental events of yesteryear. Through compelling re-creations, witness the arguments both for and against the addition of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution. This program portrays Franklin, Washington and others in their historic roles and offers deeper understanding as to how the Bill of Rights became part...
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Bill Nye the Science Guy magnifies the big science behind tiny germs. By exploring the science of health and germs, Bill shows students how hand-washing, eating nutritious food, and getting enough exercise and sleep can help the human body fight illness. The Science Guy demonstrates that taking care of the body isn't just important to health and well-being, it's also Safety Smart!
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