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African-American History: Africans Shaping the U.S. West / African History & African-American Society Series
T1010
- Discover fascinating facts about African influence in the U.S. From farming to law enforcement, Africans played a major role in the West’s history. Meet some of the most influential African-American men and women in U.S. history. See how the West was influenced by native African words & expressions. Explore why prejudice varied by job. |
8-12 |
$64.95 |
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American Indians of the West / The American Indians Series
A6902
- First contact with American Indians out West came on many fronts. The Spanish encountered the Chumash on the California coast. Centuries later French fur traders met the Nez Perce on the Northwestern plateaus. In this video, students will uncover the mysteries of the Makah whalers in an archeological dig. They will be introduced to the unique way ... |
2-6 |
$39.95 |
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Due West
U1117
- The impact of human activity on coastal areas is examined through studies of four areas along the California coast. Using these studies, harbor and beach creation and maintenance, erosion, water pollution, and wetlands preservation are investigated. |
10-12 |
$49.95 |
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Early Explorers / The Age of Discovery
A5802
- Students learn about trade with the Far East in the fifteenth Century and how restrictions on that trade helped bring about the Age of Discovery. Join along with Diego as he learns about Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Amerigo Vespucci, John Cabot, Ferdinand Magellan and other fearless men helping solve the mysteries of the uncharted world. |
3-6 |
$39.95 |
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Moving to America / Then and Now
A5403
- Look around you and you will see many different people speaking different languages, eating different foods, wearing different clothes. This is America, a country of many different peoples, but where did they come from? When did they come to America? And how did they get here? The answers to these questions await students in this engaging look at t... |
K-4 |
$39.95 |
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The Civil War & The Move West / America The Living Dream Series - The History Of O
T1049
- America The Living Dream series, is one of the greatest historical collections ever assembled, dealing with the history of the United States of America through the 20th Century. The four years of intense fighting during the Civil War brought America nearly to its knees. Through the era of the “Old West” to the Industrial Revolution of the 1800’s, ... |
7-10 |
$34.95 |
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The Middle West Region / People and Heritage
A5505
- The history of our Middle West dates back to the Native Americans who roamed this vast land seeking buffalo meat. Learn how the history of this region affects life there today. Discover the significance of historical events to the Middle West. |
4-8 |
$39.95 |
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The Middle West Region / Environment
A5506
- More than just a farmland, the middle of America has a lot to offer in natural resources. Discover the varied climate of the plains area complete with tornadoes, blizzards, and hot summers. Learn about the wide variety of natural resources from agriculture to iron and lumber. |
4-8 |
$39.95 |
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The Oregon Trail
A5308
- Discover why thousands of Americans left their homes in the East to endure months of hardship to settle in the West. Describes life on a wagon train. Learn about the special challenges of the trip, as well as the day-to-day routine, via re-enactments of the entire trip between Missouri and the West Coast. |
1-5 |
$39.95 |
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The Southwest Region / Environment
A5504
- The region, known by many for its extraordinary landforms, provides a large backdrop for a variety of natural resources. Discover the importance of oil and cattle to this region, as well as mining and farming. Learn how the people in this region have learned to conserve water, one resource that is not plentiful to this area. |
4-8 |
$39.95 |
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