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Africa: Economics and Change  VIDEO or DVD
Africa's productive farms, mines, and waterways demonstrate the continent's wealth of resources. Segments visit Mali, Tanzania, Algeria, South Africa, and other countries. In this episode, students see numerous ways that people use natural resources for economic benefit.

Africa: Shaped by the Past  VIDEO or DVD
Africa's long history dates back to the dawn of man, and the past strongly influences the lives of Africans today. Segments present the stories of several different regions.

Africa Today  VIDEO or DVD
How have recent tumultuous events affected Africa's families, economies, and environments? The following segments create a compelling portrait of life in modern Africa.

Alaska's National Parks: Treasure of a Great Land  VIDEO or DVD
The Alaska parks total 54 million acres, or two-thirds of all the national parklands in America. This video provides an overview of the natural wonders, rich history and abundant wildlife.

Amazing Destinations: Caribbean and Mexico  VIDEO
This is no tropical getaway. First discover the rich cultures and histories tat characterize modern-day Cuba, Jamaica, and Guadeloupe. Then travel west and back in time to Mexico's Chichen Itza ruins, where the Maya built one of the world's most advanced and mysterious civilizations.

Amazing Destinations: Peru and Brazil  VIDEO
From remote jungle ruins to bustling cities, South America has it all. Explore the mysterious Inca ruins of Machu Pichu, hidden deep in the Andes of Peru, and see why Brazil is not only a cultural crossroads, but also a natural paradise.

Amazing Destinations: Treasures of South America  VIDEO
Tour the natural and historical treasures of one of the world's most diverse continents. Meet two unique creatures of Gal?agos that intrigued Charles Darwin. Travel to the ruins of the ancient Inca city of Cuzco, Peru. See the majestic cataracts at Iguazu Falls, where water and gravity collide.

Ancient Greek Culture 5-pack  VIDEO
The legacy of ancient Greece is evident in the modern world. Discover how devotion to military training helped Spartan Warriors fuel the rise and fall of Sparta, the most powerful city-state in ancient Greece. In Parthenon: Design and Architecture, witness the intricate carvings of magnificent sculptures and the building techniques of this landmark marble monument. Alexander the Great ruled the world stage for a brief time, but his influence was felt years after his death.

Asia's Global Influence  VIDEO or DVD
Among the nations of Asia, diverse economic conditions and traditions lead to differences in lifestyles. Through this study, students consider economic situations in light of the political and cultural influences that help create them. Segments address current and historical issues.

Asia: Tradition and Culture  VIDEO or DVD
From Japan's ancient ceremonies to Australia's unique history, students will be fascinated by the heritages represented. This colorful presentation encourages understanding and appreciation of cultures and traditions worldwide. Segments convey the joy and reverence of numerous celebrations and rituals.

Canada: Its Land, Resources, and Economy VHS  VIDEO
Canada's distinct geographical regions are delineated to help students better understand the country's immense geographical diversity. How natural resources play a key role in the nation's economy are shown as well as Canadian industries like oil and natural gas production, petrochemical manufacturing, tourism, farming, fishing and ranching.

Canada: Its People, History, and Government VHS  VIDEO
Students see that while the two largest groups in Canada are of English and French ancestry, there are also many Canadians whose families have come from all over the world. Native Canadians — Indians and Inuit — are also covered. Living patterns as well as Canada's long and colorful history are discussed.

Caves of the National Parks: The Wonder Beneath  VIDEO or DVD
This video focuses on the cave parks throughout the U.S. It highlights Carlsbad Caverns, Mammoth Cave, and the Hawaiian Islands volcanic caves.

Challenging Geography: Explorers Discover America VHS  VIDEO
In this program, we learn how the story of the United States is in many ways a story of geography. It begins with a journey of discovery across the turbulent ocean. Explorers, settlements, and the forming of the thirteen colonies were all a part of the foundation of the New World. But the challenges of geography still had to be met; the mountains and plains needed to be crossed and the wilderness was yet to be explored.

Children of Other Lands: Andres Orosco of Mexico VHS  VIDEO
As viewers watch this program, they see how a child of an economically emerging country such as Mexico lives in two worlds — one modern, the other traditional. Andres' hometown, dramatically set in a valley surrounded by the mountains of central Mexico, is both a modern industrial city and a beautiful, picturesque reminder of old, colonial Mexico.

Children of Other Lands: Georgina Williams of Ghana VHS  VIDEO
Nine year-old Georgina Williams lives in Akropong, a picturesque town in Ghana's southern highland area. As the program opens, the viewer sees Georgina and her Uncle Kwame going to the local kente weaver to buy Georgina her first ceremonial dress. Later, students will see Georgina at school, shopping at the local market, and preparing a traditional dinner at home.

Children of Other Lands: Sasha Litvin of Russia VHS  VIDEO
Sasha Litvin goes to a special school for the performing arts in St. Petersburg, Russia. Viewers follow Sasha over a four day period, seeing how he lives in "The Venice of the North." Sasha is seen in school, at home an at play in Krasnogvardisky, his neighborhood on the outskirts of St. Petersburg.

Children of Other Lands: Sheena Azak of Canada VHS  VIDEO
Nine year old Sheena Azak lives with her family in Canyon City, a small isolated village in British Columbia. Sheena is shown with her family as they fish, camp and participate in tribal dances. The program takes special care to show how Sheena's life has been affected by people and technologies far from her small village.

City Life in Europe  VIDEO  
Europe boasts some of the most famous — and most visited — cities on Earth. In this video tour, students explore the great urban centers of Europe and meet their diverse citizens. Segments highlight past and present-day points of interest.

Cultural Geography  VIDEO
Cultural or Human Geography is a growing field that encompasses Anthropology and Demography. Take a look at the major specialization within this broad umbrella, and learn what important work Cultural Geographers are doing today.

Death Valley VHS  VIDEO
Touches the history, geography, geology and climate of one of the most unique valleys in the earth's surface.

Economic Geography  VIDEO
This video introduces the concepts of demographics, and marketing research and shows how governments and businesses help fuel growth. Economic geography shows the flow of demand and sales and how these two elements work together in a global economy.

European Tour: History and Tradition  VIDEO  
How did Europe's empires come to be? Students benefit from an interesting overview of European history, politics, and economics. Segments span the battlefields of France, the forests of Sweden, and the hills of Rome.

Family-Owned Farms: Living In The Country  VIDEO
Have you ever stopped to think about what it takes to supply a market with a variety of fruits, vegetables, poultry, and meat? This video shows how individuals running a family farm cope with price fluctuations of the market, and the unexpected surprises of weather.

Fighting 20th Century Tyranny  VIDEO
Learn about people who take great risks to achieve better conditions for their families and their countrymen. Segments cover India, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and other lands.

Finding Your Way: Using Maps and Globes VHS  VIDEO
Maps convey many different kinds of information. Included are examples of political maps, road maps, topographical and physical maps, weather maps, and population maps. Various terms such as longitude, latitude, equator, hemisphere, and Prime Meridian are identified. Globes and maps are different, and these differences are explained. The program further explores the importance of indicating direction on maps and globes, the importance of understanding the concept of scale in determining distance, and the importance of using landmarks, symbols, or legends as additional location tools.

Five Basic Geography Themes   VIDEO
In cooperation with educators, Geographers have organized study of geography into five main themes: location; place; region; movement; human-environment interactions. This video looks at these themes, and shows how they provide a comprehensive way of looking at the world in geographical terms.

Geography Basics: Climate, Water, and Living Patterns VHS  VIDEO
Our world's six primary climate regions are the product of latitude, altitude, topography, bodies of water and global wind patterns. The water cycle is explained, as is El Niņo and La Niņa phenomena. The role water plays in a region's transportation, food production, population growth, folklore, and industry is also covered.

Geography Basics: Globes, Maps, and Graphs VHS  VIDEO
The earth is an enormously complex, constantly changing planet. Because of its complexity, we use visual devices to simplify and keep track of its changes. Students see how globes, maps, and graphs portray geographic information. Topics include latitude and longitude, projections, bar, line, circle, and picture graphs.

Geography Basics: Landforms and Living Patterns VHS  VIDEO
The earth's surface constantly changes by way of earth crust movement, volcanoes, weathering and glacier activity. Human activities that change the land include building dams and dikes, pursuing outdated tilling techniques that cause erosion, and draining swamps. Landforms affect the concentration of population, as well as agricultural and recreational activities.

Geography Basics: Understanding Places VHS  VIDEO
Three case studies in Europe, Africa, and Latin America show how descriptions help us understand a place. They also see how they can learn about a place by focusing on living patterns of a region — its political and economic systems, languages, and religions.

Geography for Everyone VHS  VIDEO
For most of us, geography begins at home. This program will extend the range of our adventures to the next street, the next town, and then from one town to another. We will see that landforms are an important part of our world and can even define our lifestyles. We will see further that landforms are part of larger areas, the regions of the world, and how these regions are defined by their geography.

Geographically Speaking  VIDEO or DVD
In this lively investigation of the earth’s unique physical features, students get turned into junior experts in world geography as they master the special words and terms geographers have devised to help us define places around the world.

Geography of Canada  VIDEO or DVD
Students learn about the landscapes, climates, and heritages of the vast nation to our north. Ten provinces and three territories span millions of miles of rocky shores, coastal plains, and frozen tundra. Learn why these factors have led 85 percent of the population to live in big cities near the United States border. Explore some of the cultures that thrive in one of the world's most ethnically diverse countries.

Geography of Mexico and Central America  VIDEO or DVD
This video focuses on the sensitive ecology and volatile geology of the region. Segments include: The Landscape of Mexico and Central America: Mexico and the countries in Central America occupy a natural land bridge between the United States and South America. Living With Natural Hazards: Subject to nature's worst, Mexico endures earthquakes, volcanoes, and the force of El Niņo. Guatemala's Coffee Economy: The cultivation of a small bean helps fuel an economy in the heart of Central America. The Disappearing Forests of Panama: Deforestation, subsistence farming, and the Panama Canal are changing Panama's forests and threatening the habitat for plants and animals.  

Geography of South America  VIDEO or DVD
In this episode, students sample the cultures, resources, cities, and landforms of South America. Segments include: South America: Landscape of a Continent: A continent of extremes, South America has a wide range of terrain that includes rivers, mountains, and pampas. Brazil's Carnival: One of the biggest festivals in the world, the Carnival celebrates the history, religion, and culture of this diverse country. Making a Living in Peru: Innovative ways to use natural resources are helping Peruvians out of poverty. Santiago: Chile's Capital City: A bustling metropolis in the shadow of the Andes, Santiago is a center for business and culture. But like other modern cities, it struggles with pollution and related problems.

Geography of the Caribbean  VIDEO or DVD
This colorful episode emphasizes the geology, history, and lively cultures of the Caribbean. Segments include: Caribbean Lands and Cultures: Formed millions of years ago by volcanoes, the chain of islands in the Caribbean Sea stretches from the tip of Florida to South America. Baseball and Cuba Go Hand in Glove: Like Americans, Cubans love baseball; see how it relates to their country's history. Haiti: A Striving Nation: Living in the poorest country in the Western hemisphere, Haitians struggle to improve their education system, health care, and land use.  The Caribbean's Musical Mix: The harmonies and instruments of the Caribbean recall the islands' history as colonies.

Geography of the USA VHS  VIDEO
The diversity of the United States is tremendous. This program explores areas located within our fifty states, noting the similarities and differences in its landforms, climate, and regions.

Global Generations SERIES  VIDEO SET or INDIVIDUAL VIDEO/ DVD
For students trying to understand the baffling complexities of globalization, this timely six-part series provides a powerful springboard for discourse and debate. Each episode provides a focus on some of the issues and concerns that are rapidly bringing about a new world order.

This series consists of the following products:
Global Grassroots: The Ramifications of Globalization
Global Partnerships: The Effects of Globalization
The Global Dimension: The Risks of Globalization
The Global Marketplace: The Benefits of Globalization
World without Borders: What is Happening with Globalization

The Grand Canyon of the Colorado VHS  VIDEO
A thorough look at the Grand Canyon, its history, its geology, its whitewater, and its role as a national park.

Greater DC National Parks: For the People  VIDEO or DVD
From George Washington's arrival to the city, through the Civil War battles that took place at Manassas National Battlefield, and Antietam National Battle Field, this video highlights the cornerstones of our capital's remarkable history.

The Hidden History of Egypt  VIDEO
The pyramids and well-known mummies of ancient Egypt get lots of attention, but what did people do there every day? From writing with hieroglyphs to using papyrus, the ancient Egyptians have had a long-lasting influence. Explore what daily life was like in a typical house and what was on the menu for the common person.

The Hidden History of the Roman Empire  VIDEO
Explore daily life of the average Roman. It wasn't all fighting tigers and conquering new territories! Archaeologists examine the domestic life of Romans to show what these people ate and why they were so particular about the Roman baths.

Mexico: Its History, People, and Government  VIDEO
Mexico's colorful history comes alive in this captivating presentation. Includes Historical events like the Spanish colonial period, Mexican independence from Spain, the Mexican-American War, political instability of the 19th and 20th centuries, the 70-year domination of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) and the democratization of Mexican society starting in the 1990s. Mexico's governmental structure is briefly covered and living patterns of Mexicans.

Mexico: Its Land, Resources, and Economy VHS  VIDEO
Dramatic footage reveals the true nature of Mexico's geographical diversity with breath-taking scenes of volcanoes, rivers, canyons, mountains, plateaus, deserts and rain forests. Mexico's varied natural resources and extensive mineral resources are shown. This country's transition to a free-market economy is explained in simple, easily understood terms and the economic effects of the North American Trade Agreement.

Mt. Rushmore: America's Lasting Legacy  VIDEO or DVD
This video gives an up-close look at Mt. Rushmore, from how it was created to how it continues to fascinate visitors.

Mummies of Peru  VIDEO
Unearth secrets of an ancient people preserved by the sands of time. In the dry desert of southern Peru, archaeologists have excavated a burial site belonging to the Chiribaya, an early population of Peruvians who sent their dead to the afterlife with gold jewelry, fine textiles, and sometimes even a mummified llama!

The National Parks of Utah VHS  VIDEO
Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, Arches? In one sense, all the same; in another sense, all different. Each is a part of the great Colorado Plateau? yet each has its own distinct landscape.

The Promised Land: Exploring U.S. Immigration Policy  VIDEO
This program, narrated by Tom Brokaw, addresses the issue of U.S. immigration policy by telling the dramatic story of The Golden Venture; a Chinese ship that ran aground off the Statue of Liberty and resulted in hundreds of Chinese immigrants swimming for American shores in an effort to become citizens. The program looks into the tough question regarding striking a balance between offering those who needed political asylum, versus protecting the integrity of American borders.

A Revolutionary Idea: The National Parks of Massachusetts  VIDEO or DVD
This video captures the innovative stories behind Massachusetts' national parks and offers a unique glimpse at our revolutionary history.

Santa Monica Mountains: Movies and Magic  VIDEO or DVD
The Santa Monica Mountains rise above Los Angeles and reach their highest peaks facing the ocean, forming a beautiful landscape. This video highlights the resources and history of this majestic park.

Travelers: Caracas & Venezuela  VIDEO
Bienvenido, Venezuela! Explore the birthplace of Simon Bolivar, the liberator of South America. See how the fast-moving capital city of Caracas has preserved its old-world charm, as you meet local people and sample some of their traditional culinary fare.

Travelers: Mexico and Belize  VIDEO
Ever dance in the streets with a skeleton? Tag along with three young travelers as they explore the roots of two important celebrations-Mexico's Day of the Dead and Belize's tasty annual Cashew Festival.

U.S. Geography: The Midwest  VIDEO or DVD
In this agriculturally important region, students observe how farmers work with the natural environment to grow crops. Segments include: You Are Here: Understanding Maps: Formed by geologic events millions of years ago, the Midwest was once a sea of grass. Today the prairies of America's heartland provide food for millions. The Prairie Ecosystem: Sometimes a destructive force of nature, fire is an essential element in the life cycle of the prairie. Feeding the United States: Farming is vital to the economy and culture of the Midwest.

U.S. Geography: The Northeast  VIDEO or DVD
Students tour the region whose abundant resources helped the United States become an industrial power. Segments include: You Are Here: Understanding Maps: Learn the basics of interpreting physical, political, and population maps.  Natural Resources: Study three types of resources (recyclable, renewable, and nonrenewable) in the context of the Northeastern United States: Niagara Falls, a maple sugar farm in New Hampshire, and a coal mine in Pennsylvania. Urban Centers: Explore Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia to learn why so many big cities lie along the eastern seaboard.

U.S. Geography: The South  VIDEO or DVD
This episode shows how southern waterways and resources have provided livelihoods for many people. Segments include: You Are Here: Understanding Maps: Explore the changing landscape of the South, from the Chesapeake Bay's wetlands to the Appalachians to the dusty oilfields of Texas. The Mississippi River: Follow the course of a mighty river that provides power and transportation, yet can also wreak havoc on the land and people near it. Coastal Regions: Take a look at the South's rocky, swampy, and sandy shorelines, and meet the people who live in coastal areas.

U.S. Geography: The West  VIDEO or DVD
This region owes its mineral riches and spectacular landscapes to the restless earth beneath it. Segments include: You Are Here: Understanding Maps: The mountains, canyons, trees, and rivers of the West provide geologists with an illustrated timeline of the events that shaped this rugged land. Earthquakes & Volcanoes: Investigate the powerful tectonic forces that created the dramatic topography of the region. The Gold Rush: See how the discovery of a small nugget of gold in California in the 1800s spawned a westward migration that eventually spread to the Klondike area of Alaska.

Understanding Geography  VIDEO or DVD
By observing landforms and cultures worldwide, students get a solid grounding in this important subject. Segments include: What is Geography?: Explains why the study of geography helps us understand the world around us. Geography Tools and Map Skills: Focuses on one of the best-known tools of geographers: the map.  Ever-Changing Earth: Investigates the super-continent Pangaea and how the Earth's tectonic plates shifted to create the modern continents. Sri Lanka: Two Cultures, One Country: Portrays the Sinhalese and Tamil cultures, and documents how they co-exist in this Asian nation. Mauritius: How an Island Gains Ground: Explores how a small island country successfully met economic challenges.

When Dinosaurs Roamed America's National Parks  VIDEO or DVD
This video provides a guided tour of North American dinosaurs and their existence 220 to 65 million years ago.

World Geography Video Library VHS  VIDEO
Explore your world with a virtual tour of the globe! This collection of videos will take your students to every country and region of the world. More than 100 segments (3-5 min. each).

Yellowstone National Park VHS  VIDEO
Yellowstone National Park not only has the largest collection of hydro-thermal features in the world, it has the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Yellowstone was America's first National Park?created for the "benefit and enjoyment of the people."

Yellowstone Today  VIDEO or DVD
This video gives a fresh perspective on Yellowstone National Park. Come see Old Faithful in a new light.