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A Dark, Dark Tale (RealVideo)
Students take a journey on a dark, scary night to find out what awaits them in the shadowy corners of an ancient castle.
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Amazing Grace (RealVideo)
Everyone around here tells Grace that she'll never get a part in the school play because she is a girl and because of the color of her skin. Grace sets out to prove them wrong and show people she can be whatever she wants to be.
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Amazing Grace (Windows Media)
Everyone around here tells Grace that she'll never get a part in the school play because she is a girl and because of the color of her skin. Grace sets out to prove them wrong and show people she can be whatever she wants to be.
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Andy and the Lion (RealVideo)
Meet Andy, a boy who really loves lions. Follow him on his exciting adventures as his lion friends come to his town.
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Blueberries for Sal (RealVideo)
A blueberry picking trip ends with a mix-up as Sal and a young bear end up trading mothers by accident! Follow their heartwarming story as they work to sort things out.
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Blueberries for Sal (Windows Media)
A blueberry picking trip ends with a mix-up as Sal and a young bear end up trading mothers by accident! Follow their heartwarming story as they work to sort things out.
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Chato's Kitchen (RealVideo)
Chato the cat invites over a family of mice for dinner, but these mice aren't so easily tricked. When they bring along their dog friend, Chato learns a lesson in getting along with others.
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Chato's Kitchen (Windows Media)
Chato the cat invites over a family of mice for dinner, but these mice aren't so easily tricked. When they bring along their dog friend, Chato learns a lesson in getting along with others.
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Clown of God (RealVideo)
As he nears the end of his life, Giovanni the juggler decides he will give one last performance for the sake of spreading joy to those around him at Christmas.
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Cow Who Fell in the Canal (RealVideo)
Hendricka the cow longs to get out of her pasture and see what else is out there in the world. One day she falls in a canal and finds a passing raft that lets her dreams come true. Follow her adventures in the big city as she finds out what the world has to offer.
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Cow Who Fell in the Canal (Windows Media)
Hendricka the cow longs to get out of her pasture and see what else is out there in the world. One day she falls in a canal and finds a passing raft that lets her dreams come true. Follow her adventures in the big city as she finds out what the world has to offer.
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Crow Boy (RealVideo)
Chibi is a young Japanese boy who is isolated and ridiculed by his classmates. But when they learn about his amazing abilities to understand and imitate nature, things start to change for him.
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Crow Boy (Windows Media)
Chibi is a young Japanese boy who is isolated and ridiculed by his classmates. But when they learn about his amazing abilities to understand and imitate nature, things start to change for him.
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Doctor De Soto (RealVideo)
A mouse dentist, a sly fox with a toothache; how will Dr. De Soto be able to handle such a scary situation?
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Drummer Hoff (RealVideo)
A rhyming tale of Drummer Hoff and his fellow military men and their efforts to assemble and fire a cannon.
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Edgar Allan Poe (RealVideo)
Edgar Allan Poe, a poet and writer, is considered the master of mystery and the macabre. In this segment, actor David Keltz portrays Poe, painting a picture of the writer’s outstanding literary achievements that include the famous poem “The Raven.” Viewers will learn about the modern horror story, the story of science fiction, and the detective story – distinct literary genres invented by Poe.
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Edgar Allan Poe (Windows Media)
Edgar Allan Poe, a poet and writer, is considered the master of mystery and the macabre. In this segment, actor David Keltz portrays Poe, painting a picture of the writer’s outstanding literary achievements that include the famous poem “The Raven.” Viewers will learn about the modern horror story, the story of science fiction, and the detective story – distinct literary genres invented by Poe.
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Flossie and the Fox (RealVideo)
When Flossie is told by her grandmother to take a basket of eggs through the woods to her friend, she has an unexpected encounter. When a fox tries to steal Flossie's eggs, she demands that the creature prove he is a fox before she will be afraid of him.
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Flossie and the Fox (Windows Media)
When Flossie is told by her grandmother to take a basket of eggs through the woods to her friend, she has an unexpected encounter. When a fox tries to steal Flossie's eggs, she demands that the creature prove he is a fox before she will be afraid of him.
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Georgie (RealVideo)
Georgie the ghost spends his nights haunting the Whittaker home, where he and the family get along great together. But one day Mr. Whittaker makes a change to the house that leaves Georgie feeling unwanted, and he decides its time to find a new place to haunt...
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Ghost Town Legend (RealVideo)
Taking a stop-over in a small Montana ghost town, the BZ gang learns the story of Cora Sedman and her lost fortune.
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Ghost Town Legend (Windows Media)
Taking a stop-over in a small Montana ghost town, the BZ gang learns the story of Cora Sedman and her lost fortune. (Closed Captioned)
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Giving Thanks (RealVideo)
The Native American "Thanksgiving Address" is a message of peace and giving thanks to the bounty of the Earth. Learn about it in this story based on the address.
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Hiawatha (RealVideo)
An excerpt from the poem, focusing on Hiawatha's childhood. Overlayed with authentic Native American music.
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Hiawatha (Windows Media)
An excerpt from the poem, focusing on Hiawatha's childhood. Overlayed with authentic Native American music.
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Hot Hippo (RealVideo)
In the hot African summer, Hippo yearns to live in the cool river instead of the dry land. He strikes a deal with Ngai, the god of "everything and everywhere," letting him live in the water so long as he swears to several important conditions.
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Hot Hippo (Windows Media)
In the hot African summer, Hippo yearns to live in the cool river instead of the dry land. He strikes a deal with Ngai, the god of "everything and everywhere," letting him live in the water so long as he swears to several important conditions.
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In the Month of Kislev (RealVideo)
In a small Polish town, as the villagers prepare for Hanukkah, two poor children stop under a wealthy families window to enjoy the smell of fresh potato pancakes. When the angry owner finds the children enjoying his scents for free, he takes them to the local rabbi, demanding compensation.
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In the Month of Kislev (Windows Media)
In a small Polish town, as the villagers prepare for Hanukkah, two poor children stop under a wealthy families window to enjoy the smell of fresh potato pancakes. When the angry owner finds the children enjoying his scents for free, he takes them to the local rabbi, demanding compensation.
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In the Night Kitchen (RealVideo)
In his dreams, Mickey falls into a strange place called the Night Kitchen, where a group of chefs work hard to ready the morning cakes. Though at first they try to use him as an ingredient, Mickey helps gather milk for the chefs so they can complete their work.
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In the Night Kitchen (Windows Media)
In his dreams, Mickey falls into a strange place called the Night Kitchen, where a group of chefs work hard to ready the morning cakes. Though at first they try to use him as an ingredient, Mickey helps gather milk for the chefs so they can complete their work.
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John Henry (RealVideo)
Based on the folk ballad of the same name, this tells the tale of the mighty John Henry; the man who would beat a machine.
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John Henry (Windows Media)
Based on the folk ballad of the same name, this tells the tale of the mighty John Henry; the man who would beat a machine.
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Make Way for Ducklings (RealVideo)
Mr. and Mrs. Mallard encounter many troublesome ordeals as they try to find a nice place to raise a family in the city of Boston. But with the help of a kind policeman and many others, they soon find the home of their dreams.
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Make Way for Ducklings (Windows Media)
Mr. and Mrs. Mallard encounter many troublesome ordeals as they try to find a nice place to raise a family in the city of Boston. But with the help of a kind policeman and many others, they soon find the home of their dreams.
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Max's Chocolate Chicken (RealVideo)
When the Easter Bunny leaves a chocolate chicken in their bird bath, Max the rabbit and his sister Ruby decide to have an easter egg hunt to see who will get to eat it. Unfortunately for Max, he finds out that he is very easily distracted...
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Max's Chocolate Chicken (Windows Media)
When the Easter Bunny leaves a chocolate chicken in their bird bath, Max the rabbit and his sister Ruby decide to have an easter egg hunt to see who will get to eat it. Unfortunately for Max, he finds out that he is very easily distracted...
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Max's Christmas (RealVideo)
Max the rabbit has many questions for Santa; so many that he sneaks out of bed on Christmas eve to wait by the chimney. When Santa finally arrives, Max learns that not all questions can be answered, and sometimes you just have to accept things for what they are.
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Max's Christmas (Windows Media)
Max the rabbit has many questions for Santa; so many that he sneaks out of bed on Christmas eve to wait by the chimney. When Santa finally arrives, Max learns that not all questions can be answered, and sometimes you just have to accept things for what they are.
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Millions of Cats (RealVideo)
An old man goes to search for a cat to keep him and his wife company. Imagine his surprise when he finds a valley of millions of cats! His wife says they can only keep one, though, so how will they choose the prettiest?
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Millions of Cats (Windows Media)
An old man goes to search for a cat to keep him and his wife company. Imagine his surprise when he finds a valley of millions of cats! His wife says they can only keep one, though, so how will they choose the prettiest?
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Morris's Disappearing Bag (RealVideo)
On Christmas day, young Morris grows upset that his older siblings think he is too young to enjoy their presents. But Morris gets to turn the tables when his last present ends up being a magic disappearing bag.
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Morris's Disappearing Bag (Windows Media)
On Christmas day, young Morris grows upset that his older siblings think he is too young to enjoy their presents. But Morris gets to turn the tables when his last present ends up being a magic disappearing bag.
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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters (RealVideo)
When the King goes looking for a wife, Mufaro begins to test his two beautiful daughters secretly to find out which one is more worthy. Will it be selfish Manyara, or kindly Nyasha?
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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters (Windows Media)
When the King goes looking for a wife, Mufaro begins to test his two beautiful daughters secretly to find out which one is more worthy. Will it be selfish Manyara, or kindly Nyasha?
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Not So Fast Songololo (RealVideo)
Malusi, a young South African boy, is sent with his grandmother Gogo into the big city to help her shopping. During their trip, they learn more about each other despite their difference in age.
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Not So Fast Songololo (Windows Media)
Malusi, a young South African boy, is sent with his grandmother Gogo into the big city to help her shopping. During their trip, they learn more about each other despite their difference in age.
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Officer Buckle and Gloria (RealVideo)
Going from school to school, Officer Buckle teaches the children how to stay safe in this 1996 Caldecott award book. Unfortunately, the children all think that he is very, very boring. When Officer Buckle starts bringing Gloria the police dog with him, though, things start to turn around.
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Officer Buckle and Gloria (Windows Media)
Going from school to school, Officer Buckle teaches the children how to stay safe in this 1996 Caldecott award book. Unfortunately, the children all think that he is very, very boring. When Officer Buckle starts bringing Gloria the police dog with him, though, things start to turn around.
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Owen (RealVideo)
Owen the mouse always carries his favorite yellow blanket Fuzzy with him wherever he goes. But when Mrs. Tweezers tells Owen's parents that he's too old to take his blanket to school, Owen's mother has to think up a way to help her boy.
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Owen (Windows Media)
Owen the mouse always carries his favorite yellow blanket Fuzzy with him wherever he goes. But when Mrs. Tweezers tells Owen's parents that he's too old to take his blanket to school, Owen's mother has to think up a way to help her boy.
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Randolph Caldecott: Man Behind the Medal (RealVideo)
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. In this clip learn about the nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott for which the award was named.
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Randolph Caldecott: Man Behind the Medal (Windows Media)
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. In this clip learn about the nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott for which the award was named.
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Rapunzel (RealVideo)
The classic fairy tale of Rapunzel, the girl with the long, flowing hair, trapped in a tower by an evil witch.
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Rapunzel (Windows Media)
The classic fairy tale of Rapunzel, the girl with the long, flowing hair, trapped in a tower by an evil witch.
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Sam and the Lucky Money (RealVideo)
Sam is given his yearly "luck" money by his parents on the Chinese New Year, but how will he spend it? The city has so many things to buy, it will be a hard choice deciding what...
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Sam and the Lucky Money (Windows Media)
Sam is given his yearly "luck" money by his parents on the Chinese New Year, but how will he spend it? The city has so many things to buy, it will be a hard choice deciding what...
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Sendak (RealVideo)
An interview with author/illustrator Maurice Sendak, commenting on his life and work.
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Star Spangled Banner (RealVideo)
Set to the music of the national anthem, students are shown scenes of the American victory during the War of 1812, helping to put meaning to the lyrics.
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Star Spangled Banner (Windows Media)
Set to the music of the national anthem, students are shown scenes of the American victory during the War of 1812, helping to put meaning to the lyrics.
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Stone Soup (RealVideo)
Three hungry soldiers have a hard time getting food in an unfriendly village. But the clever soldiers have a trick up their sleeves, and introduce the villagers to the secrets of stone soup.
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Stone Soup (Windows Media)
Three hungry soldiers have a hard time getting food in an unfriendly village. But the clever soldiers have a trick up their sleeves, and introduce the villagers to the secrets of stone soup.
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Strega Nona (RealVideo)
When Big Anthony uses Strega Nonna's magic pasta pot without permission, things start to get sticky indeed...
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Sylvester and the Magic Pebble (RealVideo)
When young donkey Sylvester Duncan finds a magic pebble that grants any wish, he is overjoyed! But when a hungry lion comes looking for him and he makes a hasty wish to escape, his carefree days are over.
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Sylvester and the Magic Pebble (Windows Media)
When young donkey Sylvester Duncan finds a magic pebble that grants any wish, he is overjoyed! But when a hungry lion comes looking for him and he makes a hasty wish to escape, his carefree days are over.
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The Amazing Bone (RealVideo)
Pearl the pig makes an unexpected discovery while relaxing in the woods one day; a talking bone! Pearl and her new friend encounter several difficulties while trying to get home, but overcome in the end.
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The Amazing Bone (Windows Media)
Pearl the pig makes an unexpected discovery while relaxing in the woods one day; a talking bone! Pearl and her new friend encounter several difficulties while trying to get home, but overcome in the end.
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The Last Uncle (RealVideo)
Hear Linda Pastan’s title poem from her anthology, The Last Uncle. The meaning of the poem is discussed, as well as what it means to be a poet.
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The Last Uncle (Windows Media)
Hear Linda Pastan’s title poem from her anthology, The Last Uncle. The meaning of the poem is discussed, as well as what it means to be a poet.
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The Rainbow Serpent (RealVideo)
The Aboriginal story of creation tells of the great serpent Gorilla as he travels the world creating birds, plants, and the land itself.
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The Three Robbers (RealVideo)
In the dead of night, three robbers roam the countryside, stopping carriages and stealing their treasures. When all they find in a carriage one night is an abandoned little girl, the three robbers start to rethink what they will do with their ill-gotten gains.
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The Three Robbers (Windows Media)
In the dead of night, three robbers roam the countryside, stopping carriages and stealing their treasures. When all they find in a carriage one night is an abandoned little girl, the three robbers start to rethink what they will do with their ill-gotten gains.
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What's Under My Bed (RealVideo)
Not just children have fears. Listen as old grandpa tells tales of what used to scare him and other things that go bump in the night...
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Where the Wild Things Are (RealVideo)
When Max finds himself alone in his room after being punished for his actions, he takes himself far away to the land of the wild things. With his might courage, Max tames the wild things and becomes king of his new land.
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Where the Wild Things Are (Windows Media)
When Max finds himself alone in his room after being punished for his actions, he takes himself far away to the land of the wild things. With his might courage, Max tames the wild things and becomes king of his new land.
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Who's In Rabbit's House (RealVideo)
When the "Long One" takes over her home, rabbit must ask her other animal friends for help in this Masai folktale. But the Long One isn't so easily moved, and rabbit must come up with more and more daring plans.
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Who's In Rabbit's House (Windows Media)
When the "Long One" takes over her home, rabbit must ask her other animal friends for help in this Masai folktale. But the Long One isn't so easily moved, and rabbit must come up with more and more daring plans.
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Zlateh the Goat (RealVideo)
With Hanukkah approaching, a poor farming family decides they must sell their only goat in order to have money to survive. When young Aaron is sent to town during a snowstorm to sell the goat, he learns a valuable lesson about friendship.
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Zlateh the Goat (Windows Media)
With Hanukkah approaching, a poor farming family decides they must sell their only goat in order to have money to survive. When young Aaron is sent to town during a snowstorm to sell the goat, he learns a valuable lesson about friendship.
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