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South America

2002
Explores South American culture, visiting festivals and celebrations in Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Paraguay.

The Russian Revolution

The Russian Revolution depicts how this movement was driven by the new ideas and strong leadership of Vladimir Lenin, and was sparked by the hope for a better way of life.

The Chinese Revolution

(1911-1989)
Examines the causes and effects of uprisings in China throughout the twentieth century, and discusses the efforts of Mao Zedong to create a society free of inequality, poverty, and foreign control.

Mary Poppins

Life becomes a magical adventure for the Banks children when Mary Poppins takes over as their governess.

Moving to America

then and now
2002
American is a country of many different people who speak different languages, wear different clothes, and eat different foods. Students look at where these people came from and how they got here in this look at the history of immigration to America.

Atomic structure & the periodic table

2004
An introduction to the periodic table of elements, showing how the experiments of scientists J.J. Thomson and Ernest Rutherford led to the discovery of subatomic particles and the development of concepts of nuclear theory.

Habitats and biomes

ecosystems of the world
2005
Introduces vocabulary related to habitats and biomes, describes six major biomes, and looks at the plants and animals that live in each.

Trains, brains and rainy plains

2001
Lionel and Leona ride a train into a book called "Bringing the rain to Kapiti Plain," by Verna Aardema. Learn about African tales, the environment, problem solving and transportation. Featuring the "AI" as long "A" sound.

Zoop! zoop!

2001
With the help of her mother and a ukelele, Leona faces her fear of a scary fictional giant.

The chess mess

2001
It's Alice Day! It's Alice Day! Callooh! Callay! Hooray! Learn about challenges and determination and self-esteem, read classics. Featuring the short "E" sound.

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