*NEW - Picture Books On DVD Series- Volume 7
Recommended: Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Video Librarian Modern storybooks, adapted to DVD, help capture young children's imagination and encourage a love of reading. Viewers will learn about the world around them with stories that explore other cultures, explain the past, examine dif Read More...
*NEW - Sing & Spell: A Reading And Spelling Series For Young Learners
These animated musical programs teach young children the basics of phonics and word and letter identification, using original songs and lessons for lively learning. The series features the first 29 high frequency words presented in the Open Court/Imagine It language arts kindergarten program. This edutainment media content for y Read More...
*NEW - Story Time With Ms. Booksy
Ms. Booksy is a magical and whimsical storyteller who jumps into classic fairytales—literally—bringing well-known stories and characters to life with her own unique twist. This animated StoryTime series delivers fantastical stories with familiar themes and relevant messages.Episode 1:Ms. Booksy: Sno Read More...
Advocates of Change Series
PEOPLE CHANGING THE WORLD They have made a difference and revolutionized the world. They come from all walks of life and from all corners of the globe. These remarkable individuals have pioneered, developed and forever improved their industry and the world in which we live. Engaging and relevant, these individuals will change th Read More...
Albert Camus: The Madness Of Sincerity
Recommended: Educational Media Reviews Online This is the story of one of the greatest French authors of the 20th century. A writer who, in a world wary of ideology, finally achieved the position he was due and the respect of those who prefer justice and truth to dogma and extremism. In conjunction with Olivier Todd, Read More...
Art Classic Stories Series
Art Classic Stories combines classical art with the most loved fairy tales of all time. Each title features exquisite illustrations that will capture children's eyes while introducing them to the techniques and art styles of famous artists such as Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Gauguin, Monet, Cezanne, Renoir and many, many more. Read More...
Beat Generation, The
Recommended: Video LibrarianA film by Jean-Jacques Lebel and Xavier VilletardThis documentary tells the story of the incredible and enduring friendship between Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and William Burroughs, and Read More...
Big Data, Big Brother
An in-depth look at how two of the most famous dystopian novels became reality.Big Data, Big Brother exposes just how closely today’s reality mirrors two of the most well-known dystopian novels of the 20th century: Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and George Orwell’s 1984. Welcome to a wo Read More...
Complete Guide To George Eliot’s Daniel Deronda Series, The
Led by Harvard Professor Ruth Wisse, Comparative Literature In eight definitive lectures, Harvard Professor Ruth Wisse explores the greatest novel of Jewish nationalism, guiding you through the drama, the romance, the politics, and the moral imagination of Daniel Deronda. Deronda is uniquely suited to our time because it Read More...
Descubra Inglés
Spanish speaking youngsters will have fun learning English under the teaching of Maestro Javier and friends in this animated musical series. The series includes short English lessons with practice time, on-screen visuals for vocabulary and words, colorful characters and catchy songs for each letter of the alphabet! An inte Read More...
Draw Me A Story Series (The art of reading)
Recommended: School Library Journal and Parents’ Choice A "FINE ARTS" approach to reading and literatureDVD extras include:READ ALONE * READ ALONG * PRINT THE BOOKPainters, artists, sketchers, and crafters use their unique talents to bring color and motion to a fascina Read More...
Famous People in Literature Series
Their titles include novelist, playwright, poet and essayist. But they are also known as social activist, pacifist, reformer, human rights activist and humorist. Famous People in Literature examines literary giants who left a legacy of works that remain required reading in the classroom. Their writings Read More...
Global English Series: Learn How To Speak English Fluently
Our Global English course is designed to help students speak, read and write English, just like it's their native language. We’ll take you from English language beginner to expert, with our step-by-step interactive lessons and personalized tutor. For native English speakers, our series will help you brush up on your l Read More...
Highlights For Kids Series: Watch & Learn Videos
Highlights has always been an essential part of childhood, inspiring memorable experiences for generations of families. Highlights’ “Fun with a Purpose” philosophy has helped kids grow to become their best selves—curious, creative, caring and confident. Now, your favorite Highlights content is Read More...
Les Misérables & Victor Hugo: In the Name of the People
Without a doubt, Les Misérables is one the most well-known novels in the history of literature. Better still, it made its author the people’s spokesman. How and why is this text still so important? This documentary aims to introduce us to those who recognise themselves in Hugo, to tell us how Hugo made Les Mis&eacut Read More...
Little Fables
Plot twist in the forest! Drama in the barnyard! Presented with beautiful shadow theater, Little Fables turns children on to Aesop, La Fontaine and the other classics. In each animated episode, animals face a problem that young children readily relate to such as, "What if I am the smallest kid on the block?" Together, Read More...
Old Dry Frye (The award-winning classic)
ALA Notable Children’s Film, ALA Selected Film For Young Adults, EMMY- Best Int’l Special, Golden Athena award Recommended: School Library Journal, Booklist A timeless, period-setting story, in live action, revolving around a traveling preacher by the name of Dry Frye, whos Read More...
Picture Books On DVD En Español
Modernstorybooks, adapted to DVD, help capture young children'simaginationand encourage a love of reading.Viewers will learn aboutthe worldaround them with stories that explore other cultures,explain the past,examinedifferent environments and encourage goodsoc Read More...
Picture Books On DVD Series- Volume 1
Recommended: School Library Journal, Booklist, Video Librarian Awards: ALA Notable Video of the Year (selected titles); Small Press for Multicultural Children’s Literature, Willa Cather Literary Award for Best Children’s Book of the Year. Modern classics, now on DVD, help young learners understand the world aro Read More...
Picture Books On DVD Series- Volume 2
Recommended: School Library Journal, Video Librarian, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Modern storybooks, now on DVD, help capture young children's imagination and encourage a love of reading. Viewers will learn about the world around them with stories that explore other cultures, explain the past, examine different environments a Read More...
Picture Books On DVD Series- Volume 3
Recommended: School Library Journal, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, Video Librarian Modern picture books, now on DVD, help capture young children's imagination and encourage a love of reading. Viewers will learn about the world around them with stories that explore other cultures, explain the past, examine different enviro Read More...
Picture Books On DVD Series- Volume 4
Recommended: Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Video Librarian Modern storybooks, adapted to DVD, help capture young children's imagination and encourage a love of reading. Viewers will learn about the world around them with stories that explore other cultures, explain the past, exam Read More...
Picture Books On DVD Series- Volume 5
Recommended: Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Video Librarian Modern storybooks, adapted to DVD, help capture young children's imagination and encourage a love of reading. Viewers will learn about the world around them with stories that explore other cultures, explain the p Read More...
Picture Books On DVD Series- Volume 6
Recommended: Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Video Librarian Modern storybooks, adapted to DVD, help capture young children's imagination and encourage a love of reading. Viewers will learn about the world around them with stories that explore other cultures, explain the past, examine dif Read More...
Raven Tales Series
American Indian Film Festival: Funny, magical and heartfelt... This animated series introduces native aboriginal folklore in a humorous and entertaining way. The characters tell the stories through the adventures of Raven, one of the most powerful deities of Native American mythology. Each episode focuses on a tale that has Read More...
Sand Tales
Sand drawing is an artistic and ritual tradition and practice, recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Through the incredible artistic technique of sand drawing, Sand Tales brings to life these world-famous fairy tales. Each episode is a new story with new adventures of our favorite Read More...
Tall Tales and Legends Series
CLASSIC TALES TO LAST A LIFE TIME. (Read-a-long captions included)Beginning readers will enjoy learning about these bigger than life legends when our librarian, Miss Michelle, shares her love of the stories and books she has gathered at the library. Each stimulating DVD program features an eager and diverse circle of young Read More...