Andrew Sachs
Author
Series
(Margaret I.).Mistmantle chronicles volume 1
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Formats
Description
A group of animals, led by an orphaned squirrel, learns about friendship and loyalty when they band together to defend their island kingdom against evil forces.
3) Plant
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
Full screen ver.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (62 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A colorful tour of the world's most dazzling flora from the most magical to the most bizarre. Watch buds burst open, flowers bloom and discover the myriad ways that plants struggle to survive.
4) Ocean
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
Full screen ver.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (70 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Discover the ancient myths that surround our oceans, and the modern science behind them. Part of the 'Eyewitness' video series.
5) Planets
Series
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
Full screen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (62 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Journey through space and time, witness the birth of the sun, travel to the outer limits of the solar system, and much more.
6) Planets
Series
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 27 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Journey through space and time, witnessing the birth of the sun and traveling to the outer limits of the solar system.
8) Monster
Series
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 27 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A journey through fact and fantasy, putting viewers face to face with deadly spiders, scorpions, and ferocious crocodiles. Meet terrifying monsters and discover the real creatures who may have inspired these mythical beasts.
10) Dinosaur
Series
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 27 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Students will gain an understanding of the Jurassic and Mesozoic era through study of paleontology, dinosaur entomology, theories of extinction and dinosaur physiology.
11) Human machine
Series
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (62 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A look at one of the world's most complex machines, capable of laughing, crying, and even reproducing itself.
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (510 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Basil Fawlty is the sharp-tongued, short-fused owner of Fawlty Towers, a hotel plagued by crisis, chaos and bizarre characters. This set collects all 12 episodes of the British comedy, and also includes interviews with the writer and star, John Cleese.
13) Candide
Author
Series
Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
Formats
Description
One of the world's great satires since its first publication in 1759. Witty, caustic skewering of romance, science, philosophy, religion, government - nearly all human ideals and institutions.
Author
Lexile measure
1070L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In 1872 Phileas Fogg bets his friends he can circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days. So he sets out from London with his faithful servant, Passepartout, on an incredible journey. Going by train, steamship, sailing boat, sledge and even elephant, they face many surprises--and setbacks--along the way. There is not time to lose--will Phileas make it home before the final hour and win the wager?" -- Page [4] cover.