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A winner of several international awards, this program examines the legacy of Pythagoras and Plato and their impact on the modern world, our thoughts, our buildings, and our hierarchies. Filmed across North America and Europe, the documentary is shot on location in the home towns of these two great historical figures.
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In the aftermath of the second deadliest storm in US history, Hurricane Maria left Puerto Rico's infrastructure utterly devastated. In the midst of an island-wide blackout, an overwhelming sense of community emerged as Puerto Ricans united to become stronger than the storm that devastated their homes.
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Zonia's home is the Amazon rain forest, where it is always green and full of life. Every morning, the rain forest calls to Zonia, and every morning, she answers. She visits the sloth family, greets the giant anteater, and runs with the speedy jaguar. But one morning, the rain forest calls to her in a troubled voice. How will Zonia answer? Caldecott Honor and Robert F. Sibert Medal-winning author-illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal explores the wonders...
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Amid the scholars, poets, authors, and artists of the Harlem Renaissance stood an Afro-Puerto Rican named Arturo Schomburg. This law clerk's life's passion was to collect books, letters, music, and art from Africa and the African diaspora and to bring to light the achievements of people of African descent throughout the ages. When Schomburg's collection became so big that it began to overflow his house (and his wife threatened to mutiny), he turned...
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This travel series will visit different continents, countries, cities, and towns to explore their unique cultures, history, attractions, sports, art, food, music, and much more. Viewers will travel to the Pacific Northwest; the valley of the river Terelj; Washington D.C. where monuments decorate the National Mall; and other culturally rich locations around the world.
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Poppy has big dreams - lots of them! But following her dreams isn't as easy as it sounds. It's a good thing Poppy's friends and family - who love her no matter what - encourage her to keep believing in herself and making her dreams come true. Kristi Yamaguchui is an ice skating Olympic gold medalist and world champion who knows about dreaming big. The motto Always Dream serves as Kristi's personal inspiration as well as the name of her charitable...
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A careless Goldy Luck wreaks havoc on the home of a family of panda bears. She eats up the littlest panda's rice porridge, breaks his rocking chair, and rumples all the blankets on his futon. When Goldy takes responsibility for her actions, she makes a new friend (and a whole plate of turnip cakes!) just in time for Chinese New Year. This title has Read-Along subtitles.
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Each vignette within this documentary presents different and unique personalities of women who have changed the course of history. Highlighting their journeys and success achieved against adversities, this film focuses on women who have changed the television, film, and music industries. Get a closer look at these amazing women as they share their stories.
10) Whales
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Did you know that whales breathe air just like people do? How about that a blue whale is one of the biggest mammals that ever lived? Discover these fascinating facts and more in this updated deep-dive into the biology of whales, including the latest information on whale sizes and statistics, how and why some whales use echolocation, and stories of recent whale rescue efforts. Gail Gibbons is a titan in the field of children's nonfiction, having published...
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Have you ever wondered how and why satellites go to space? A basic explanation of how satellites work, what information they collect, and what happens to them once they are in space is explored through informative and engaging content in this new addition to the How Do series. The How Do series is a great introduction to various STEM topics, each presented in a format that encourages audiences to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring...
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In addition to the story of Patrick's life, here is information about how St. Patrick's Day is celebrated. There are decorations from shamrocks to shillelaghs. People give cards, share meals, and wear green to honor Ireland, the Emerald Isle--and there are parades! Included are six legends about Patrick.
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This travel series will visit different continents, countries, cities, and towns to explore their unique cultures, history, attractions, sports, art, food, music, and much more. Viewers will travel to the Maltese Islands where adventure is abundant; then to Denmark to learn more about Viking ships; to Florianópolis, part of the state of Santa Catarina in Brazil; and other culturally rich locations around the world.
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Rabbit loves carrots a little too much. In fact, his carrots are crowding him out of his cozy burrow. When his friends offer to help, they're just asking for trouble-a lot of trouble! This charming children's story shows how friendships get us over the rough spots in life, even if the going gets a little bumpy. It's the perfect springtime, Eastertime, anytime tale.
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Lulu is a llamacorn, which means she's half llama, half unicorn, and 100% glamorous magic. She's also 100% sure that she's the most glamorous creature in all of Magic of Meadows...until she spots a mermaid with a shiny, sparkly, shimmery tail. Lulu decides she must have one of those in order to protect her title as most glamorous. With some help from her best friend, Karen the Flower Fairy, Lulu learns what it truly takes to make her glamour wishes...
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In a big abandoned house on a barren hill lives a skull. A brave girl named Otilla has escaped from terrible danger and run away, and when she finds herself lost in the dark forest, the lonely house beckons. Her host, the skull, is afraid of something too, something that comes every night. Can brave Otilla save them both? Steeped in shadows and threaded with subtle wit, The Skull is as empowering as it is mysterious and foreboding.
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Who Is Your Hero? Isabella's include U.S. Astronaut Sally Ride, activist Rosa Parks, and sharpshooter Annie Oakley--but there's no bigger hero than Isabella's own mommy! Join Isabella on an adventure of discovery-and find out how imagining to be these extraordinary women teaches her the importance of being her extraordinary self.
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A meia lua whooshed in the air. The strike was evaded and followed with an au. Two young men were playing capoeira in the middle of the roda. Bimba wanted to play too. Although it is debated when and where capoeira, an art form that blends martial arts, dance, acrobatics, music, and spirituality, originated exactly, one thing is certain: in the early 20th century, Brazil was the only country in the world where capoeira was played, and it was mainly...