children's films

"Come visit the firehouse and discover all the tools that fire trucks need to do their jobs and what it takes to be brave."--DVD container.

Lars is a polar bear who meets and befriends a seal named Robby. Then when Lars is stranded on an island, he makes friends with a hippo, an eagle, and a killer whale. Next Lars and his friends plot to crash a ship that has been stealing all the fish out of the sea.

This film discusses the things we have in common with other animals; the differences among different species of animals. Includes a short cartoon illustrating animal adaptation.

Presents three stories by Robert McCloskey, including the title work about a family of mallard ducks that makes its home in Boston's Public Garden with the help of some non-feathered friends.

Young Pocahontas must bridge the gap between her tribe and the settlers of Jamestown.

Examines the contributions of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison to the creation of the U.S. Constitution, and discusses the role of compromise in drafting the document that forms the basis of the American government.

Adapts four stories about autumn holidays for children, including the title work in which two children celebrate their ancestors during Day of the Dead festivities.

Two men kidnap a mischievous boy and request a large ransom for his return, but the child's father, knowing his son well, turns the tables on the kidnappers.

Examines the physical and emotional changes the body undergoes during adolescence.

Inspector Gadget goes on a trip to various locations in Rome and Greece, where he takes in sights such as the Trevi Fountain, the Catacombs, Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel, the Parthenon, and the island of Lesbos, where he learns the secrets of olive oil-making.