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GRADE 5 Early Civilizations

AESOP: An Introduction to002598,VH VHS video14 min JI 2004 0430 NoDupWalt Disney hosts a special introduction to Aesop, thefamed storyteller from ancient Greece who rose fromslavery to world reknown. Aesop’s cherished works, themost widely-known stories ever conceived, have beentranslated into every known language. This video featuresan animated overview of Aesop’s life with examples of hisfables, including the popular "The Hare and the Tortoise".

Ancient Civilizations: Beginning Is in the EndK01872,VH VHS video28:50 min PJIHA 0749 NoDupTHE BEGINNING IS IN THE END & BALANCING THEBUDGET: 1st. program examines how civilizationsbegan in China, India, Egypt, & Central America. Part 2:discovery of agriculture & the subsequent domesticationof animals gradually led to economies based on trade.(Minoans, Phoenicians)

Ancient Civilizations for Children23 min JI 1998 0430 NoDupJoin archaeologist Arizona Smith and his young detective-in-training as they delve into the clues of thepast tounlock mysteries of the world’s ancient civilizations.Through spectacular recreations, beautiful location footageand illustrated maps, discover how ancient peopleslives, ate, dressed and worked. Included are: AncientAegean; Ancient Africa; Ancient China; Ancient Egypt;Ancient Greece; Ancient Inca; Ancient Maya; AncientMesopotamia; and Ancient Rome.

Ancient Civilizations: Ancient Aegean001558,VH VHS video23 min JI 1998 NoDupExplore the ancient history of the Minoan and theMycenaean civilizations, two remarkable culturesthat took root 3,500 years ago around the AegeanSea, on the islands and mainland that now make upGreece.

Ancient Civilizations: Ancient Africa001559,VH VHS video23 min JI 1998 NoDupDuring ancient times, Africa was filled with dozensof different civilizations – each with its own greatleaders, cities, culture and achievements. Despitea scarcity of ancient ruins and written histories,archaeologists have been able to piece together thecontinent’s fabled past. This program focuses on twogreat civilizations of ancient Africa – the Swahili onthe eastern coast and Great Zimbabwe in the south.

Ancient Civilizations: Ancient China001560,VH VHS video23 min JI 1998 NoDupIn this fascinating look at ancient China, one of theoldest continuous civilizations, students learn of thegreat Emperor Qin, whose dynasty was responsiblefor the construction of the Great Wall and whoseelaborate tomb contained hundreds of life-sizedclay soldiers to guard him in the afterlife. Trace thehistory and lasting legacy of the Shang and Shoudynasties while marveling at the beautiful bronzevessels found during the excavation of the ancientcity of Anyang. Explore the origins of Chineseinnovations like silk, calligraphy and even the yo-yo.

Ancient Civilizations: Ancient Egypt001561,VH VHS video23 min JI 1998 NoDupThe wonders of ancient Egypt, a civilization thatbegan along the fertile banks of the Nile River morethan 5,000 years ago, have fascinated the world forcenturies. Explore King Tut’s tomb in the Valleyof the Kings and discover the glorious goldentreasures that were to accompany the pharaoh into

the afterlife. Expert engineers and architects, theancient Egyptians built spectacular pyramids andmonuments at the direction of their kings. Theirintricate writing system of hieroglyphs mystifiedarcheologists until the discovery and translation ofthe Rosetta Stone. Students will learn the mysteriesof this remarkable civilization that exhibited botha joy for life and a preoccupation with the worldbeyond death.

Ancient Civilizations: Ancient Greece001562,VH VHS video23 min JI 1998 NoDupFrom the beginnings of democracy, theatre andphilosphy to the eternal glory of the games held atOlympia, the ancient Greeks established manyactivities that the world still enjoys today. The linksbetween their ancient civilization and our ownmodern one can be seen in their art, architectureand scientific advancements. This program invitesstudents to explore the history and culture of ancientGreece, a civilization comprised of over 700 city-states, the largest of which was the legendary cityof Athens. Journey to the Acropolis to see thegrandeur of the Parthenon, and examine terra-cotta pottery, decorated with images depicting theadventures of Greek heroes, gods and scenes fromeveryday life.

Ancient Civilizations: Ancient Inca001563,VH VHS video23 min JI 1998 NoDupJourney high into the Andes Mountains to discoverthe secrets of the ancient empire of the Incas, acivilization that rivaled the Roman Empire, yet roseand fell within 100 years. The Incas were advancedengineers and farmers, building complex terracesand canal systems to help farm the harsh terrain.Students will explore the stone ruins of the lost cityof Machu Picchu, learn the important role the sunplayed in Incan religion and marvel at the manytraditional foods the Incas enjoyed, including cornand over 200 different kinds of potatoes! Discoverthe earlier civilizations that influenced the Incas, andsee how the arrival of Spanish explorers led to thedownfall of Incan society.

Ancient Civilizations: Ancient Maya001564,VH VHS video23 min JI 1998 NoDupThe ancient Maya were a highly organizedcivilization of hundreds of small city-states thatdeveloped in what is now Mexico and CentralAmerica. One of the earliest civilizations to settle inthe Americas, the Maya built great cities dominatedby huge stone pyramids that were designed toinspire awe among the people. In this program,students will follow archaeologists into the ancienttomb of Lord Pacal, King of Palenque and learnthe critical role of the king as both the leader ofthe city-state and a religious icon believed to bedescended from the gods. The Maya were mastersof astronomy, studying the stars and planets tocreate a calendar and determine the best times forplanting and conducting sacred rituals. Discovertheir beautiful art and architecture, the detailedwritten language of glyphs and the value of corn andcacao in Mayan society.

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Ancient Civilizations: Ancient Mesopotamia001565,VH VHS video23 min JI 1998 NoDupToday, the land between the Tigris and EuphratesRivers is a barren desert. But centuries ago, thisarea in modern-day Iraq and southern Syria wasknown as Mesopotamia, a fertile plain that served ashome to some of the earliest civilizations. Discoverthe Sumerian civilization, the first to successfullyirrigate the region, form a government and developa written language. The program explores othercivilizations that formed following the demiseof the Sumerians – the warlike Assyrians andtheprosperous Babylonians, who invaded Jerusalemunder King Nebuchadnezzar.

Ancient Civilizations: Ancient Rome001566,VH VHS video23 min JI 1998 NoDupAt its high point, the Roman Empire stretched fromthe vast deserts of the Middle East to the rolling hillsof England. But who were the people we know bestas marble statues with broken noses? From thegladiator bouts in the Colosseum to the extravagantmeals of wealthy Romans, students will explore thediverse history of ancient Rome. Journey to thelong-buried city of Pompeii where everyday life in AD79 is revealed in the ruins and molds preserved bythe ash from Mt. Vesuvius. Learn the mythical taleof Romulus and Remus – the twin sons of Mars, theRoman god of war – who grew up to found the cityof Rome. Discover the social structure of Romansociety, the system of government they created, andRoman innovations like aqueducts, arches, concreteand the calendar.

ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS Transparency Sets40 min JIHS 2000 NoDupExplore intriguing worlds of centuries past, and meet thediverse cultures of Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle Eastand the Americas. Use these transparencies to showstudents stunning full-colour images and maps, and makeancient civilizations come to life in classrooms. Titlesin series: Ancient China Ancient Greece Ancient IndiaAncient Rome Ancient Africa Ancient Egypt The FertileCrscent Middle America South America Each set includes40 overhead transparencies, teacher’s guide and activities.

ANCIENT AFRICA Transparency Set001854,MM Multi-Media K40 min JIHS 2000 NoDupOff to Africa! Invite students on a trip through timeand space to Earth’s second largest continent,where ancient civilizations developed and flourishedthousands of years ago. Travel the African continentfrom north to south. Trace the events that shapedthese early cultures, and meet the people whocreated them. These transparencies assist studentsto enter a world where kings and treasures, tradersand caravans are not just legend and lore but partof the rich historical pageant that is ancient Africa.Set includes: 40 overhead transparencies, teacher’sguide and activities.

ANCIENT CHINA Transparency Set001850,MM Multi-Media K40 min JIHS 2000 NoDupIn a land isolated by towering mountains, vast seasand formidable deserts, the Chinese developed anamazing civilization. It began along the banks of theHuang River around 4000 B.C. and is still flourishingtoday – making it the oldest continuous civilizationin the world. These transparencies can helpstudents visualize and appreciate the foundationsof this remarkable culture. Trace the developmentof Chinese civilization from its simple agriculturalroots through the Han dynasty – which ruled anempire as large and as powerful as the Roman one

in the West. Show students the beautiful BronzeAge vessels of the Shang dynasty. Introducestudents to the Zhou warriors, and show studentsthe engineering feats that unified and consolidatedthe power of the Qin empire. Included in the set:40 overhead transparencies, teacher’s guide andactivities.

ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS OF SOUTHAMERICA Transparency Set001858,MM Multi-Media K40 min JIHS 2000 NoDupLong before Europeans came to South America, avariety of cultures flourished on the continent. Thistransparency set introduces students to the Nazca,Mochica and Chimu. Shows how the Incas forged–and administered – an empire spanning 2,500 miles.Explores warfare, ritual, agriculture, education,medicine and more. These images can assist inteaching many important concepts. Included in theset: 40 overhead transparencies, teacher’s guideand activities.

ANCIENT EGYPT Transparency Set001855,MM Multi-Media K40 min JIHS 2000 NoDupDuring 31 dynasties spanning nearly 3 millennia,the kings of ancient Egypt built towering monumentsand went to their tombs in gilded splendor. Priestsserved myriad gods; painters and sculptors enrichedpalaces, temples, and tombs. Scribes refinedpictographs into elegant hieroglyphs and left a richliterary legacy. And always there was the Nile.Like a thread upon which the pearls of AncientEgypt were strung, the Nile River coursed its waythrough every part of Egyptian life. It was the riveritself that sustained life in a parched land, the riverwhose annual floods deposited rich silt for growingcrops, and the river that provided transportationthrough the land. Included in this set: 40 overheadtransparencies, teacher’s guide and activities.

ANCIENT GREECE Transparency Set001851,MM Multi-Media K40 min JIHS 2000 NoDupThe seeds of modern Western culture germinatedin the rocky soil of ancient Greece. Use thesetransparencies to teach students about the seafaringpeople who created such a remarkable civilization.They settled on the islands that dotted the AegeanSea and in the valleys amid the mountains of theGreek mainland. Although they crated hundreds ofdifferent city-states, the Greeks were united by acommon language and a shared set of beliefs.Some city-states, like Sparta, were very rigorouslycontrolled and militaristic; others, like Athens weremuch more open and intellectually inclined. Athenswas the birthplace of democracy and we still marvelat its incredible achievements in art, architecture,literature, and science that continue to influences ustoday.

ANCIENT INDIA Transparency Set001852,MM Multi-Media K40 min JIHS 2000 NoDupMore than 4000 years ago, a great urban civilizationflourished on the Indian sub-continent. Thesetransparencies introduce students to the rich historyof this region. Explore the ancient cities of MohenjoDaro and Harappa – marvels of urban planningand construction. Shows students how the arrivaland spreadof the Aryans shaped Indian culture.Students will understand how the legaciesof ancientpeoples lives on today in many aspects of Indian life– religion, ritual, social structure. These images canassist teach many important concepts. Included in



the set: 40 overhead transparencies, teacher’s guideand activities.

ANCIENT ROME Transparency Set001853,MM Multi-Media K40 min JIHS 2000 NoDupFrom the founding of the Roman Republic in 509B.C. until the empire reached its peak sevencenturies later, Rome grew from a small city by theTiber River to an enormous empire that stretched allaround the Mediterranean Sea. Legions of highlydisciplined soldiers pushed Roman borders east asfar as present-day Turkey, west into Spain, and fromGreat Britain in the north to the Sahara in the south.The Romans extended their law, language, theatre,sports, art and architecture throughout the empire.The soldiers applied their great engineering skills toconstruct an incredible network of roads, bridgesand aqueducts. These transparencies will assiststudents to visualize the daily life of the Romansand appreciate the amazing accomplishments ofan empire that helped shape Western civilization.Include in this set: 40 overhead transparencies,teacher’s guide and activities.

FERTILE CRESCENT, The (TransparencySet)001856,MM Multi-Media K40 min JIHS 2000 NoDupCrossing crucial thresholds in history, people inSouthwest Asia began to domesticate animals,developed the first agricultural surplus, thenlaunched urban civilization. In the Fertile Crescent,the Sumerians built the first great cities, invented thefirst system of writing, and waged organized warfare.Repeatedly, new arrivals from desert, mountain, andsteppe enlivened the agrarian region, spreadinginnovations through trade and conquest. Hittites,Assyrians, Phoenicians, Babylonians, and Persiansfollowed each otherinto the pages of history, leavingbehind the foundations for modern cultures. Includedin this set: 40 overhead transparencies, teacher’sguide and activities.

MIDDLE AMERICA (ANCIENT MEXICO)Transparency Set001857,MM Multi-Media K40 min JIHS 2000 NoDupLong before Europeans came to Middle America,a variety of cultures flourished in the region.Introduces students to the Olmec and theZapotecs, the May and teh Aztecs. Shows studentsmagnificent cities such as Teotihuacan, Tikal andTenochititlan. Explores various aspects of ancientlife and culture – warfare, government, religion,scholarship, and more. These transparencies canassist teach many important concepts. Included inthe set: 40 overhead transparencies, teacher’s guideand activities.

Ancient Egypt: Land of the Nile001794,VH VHS video30 min JI 2000 0050 NoDupMore than 2000 years ago Egypt had a civilization whichwas the most advanced in the world. This video journeysback to that time period as students look at the day to dayactivities of this fascinating empire. The video touchesupon religion, art, politics, justice, wars, agriculture,commerce, architecture, social structure and death. Itcovers the time periods of Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdomand New Kingdom.

ANCIENT EGYPT Transparencies002776,MM Multi-Media K2004 NoDupMore than 5,000 years ago, a remarkable civilizationarose on the banks of the Nile. The first remarkable thingabout this civilization was the magnificence of its art,

architecture, religion, science and other accomplishments.The second remarkable thing about Ancient Egyptwas its stability and incredible durability. The twelvetransparencies in this kit focus on several factors that mayhelp account for these two features of Ancient Egypt.

Ancient Greece Transparencies002777,MM Multi-Media K2004 NoDupLong before Ancient Greek civilization began to develop,mighty empires had arisen in many other parts of theworld. The Greeks would learn much from these othercivilizations, yet they always created something newout of what they learned. Great epics, written history,drama, science, mathematics, medicine. The twelvetransparencies in this kit focus on many of the centralthemes in history of this great civilization.

ANI-MATH seriesS03000,VH VHS videoP 0749 NoDupLa serie Ani-Maths, qui combine dramatisation,graphismes et animation, communique aux enfants lesnotions de base des mathematiques et leur fait prendreconscience, par des situations concretes, de limportancede cette science et de ses applications dans la vie de tousles jours. Marie-France Beaulieu, jeune proprietaire duneanimalerie, recoit regulierement la visite de Jean-PaulDesjardins age de 12 ans, curieux, debordant denergie quivient laider dans ses taches sitot lecole finie. Les soins aprodiguer aux animaux, la vente de differents produits etarticles ainsi que lexploitation du magasin en general nesont que quelques-unes des realites qui amenent les deuxamis et, par le fait meme, le telespectateur a se poser et aresoudre divers problemes mathematiques.

ANI-MATHS: NOMBRES, Les300009,VH VHS video10 min P 0749 NoDupUne discussion sur l’origine des nombres depuisles Mayas jusqu’aux Arabes; le systeme numeriqueArabe integre la valeur "0" dans les chiffres.

BETWEEN THE LIONS series30 min P 2004 NoDupBetween the Lions is named for a family of lions – Theo,Cleo, Lionel and Leona – who run a library like no other.The doors ’between the lions’ swing open to reveal amagical place where characters pop off the pages ofbooks, vowels sing, and words take on a life of theirown. The series combines state-of-the-art puppetry,animation, live action, and music to achieve its mission ofhelping young students learn to read. The series uses acomprehensive literacy curriculum geared to beginningreaders.

ICARUS’s WINGS002702,VH VHS video30 min P 2004 NoDupFeatures the Greek myth ’Daedalus and Icarus’. It’sa bird! It’s a plane. It’s Barnaby B. Busterfield III!Key word: wing; Word family: -ing; Target vowel:short i; Target consonant: f; Genre: Greek myths.Subject/theme: following directions (or not), andself-expression. Recommended books: Fledglingby Robert Blake; Wings on Things by Marc Brown;Wings by Christopher Myers; Amelia and EleanorGo for a Ride by Pam Munoz Ryan; and, The WingShop by Elvira Woodruff.



BUILDING BIG series60 min JI 2003 0450 NoDupThink Big! Engineers have been doing just that forthousands of years, as renouwned author-illustrator DavidMacaulay proves in this five-part series on spectacularstructures. The programs cover bridges, domes,skyscrapers, dams and tunnels – past and present. Alongthe way, Macaulay highlights the engineering principlesand human stories behind some of the most remarkableachievements in the history of building.

BUILDING BIG: Tunnels002169,MM Multi-Media K60 min JI 2003 0450 NoDupMulti-media kit includes 1 video, transparencies,teacher’s guide, student activity guide, and studentchallenge project guide. What keeps a tunnelfrom collapsing? Tunnels have advanced fromdangerous, clastrophobic passages to spacious, safesubterranean networks as roomy as shopping malls.Host David Macaulay takes viewers underground toexplore the history and ingenuity behind some ofthe world’s tunneling marvels – from Ancient Rometo the remarkable Channel Tunnel (Chunnel) thatconnects France to England.

Central AmericaDV0149,DV DVD120 min JI 2005 NoDupThe stretch of land separating North and South Americais a diverse assembly of countries and culture. Whilehundreds of ruined cities throughout the jungles of Centraland Meso-America reveal the secrets of the ancient Maya,the ruins in Nicaragua reveal more recent atrocities.Through this contrast shines some of the most naturallybeautiful landscapes in the world. Justine Shapiro startsher journey in Merida, Mexico, the capital of the Yucatanpeninsula, where she takes in the Mayan ruins of ChichenItza and Tulum. She then travels south through Belize toGuatemala. Further south to Costa Rican capital of SanJose and travel through the Monteverde Cloud Forestbefore ending his journey in turbulent Nicaragua.

Death and Burial102319,VH VHS video20 min IH 0749 NoDupTutankhamum’s Egypt Series - Much of what is knownabout life in ancient Egypt comes from that society’sapparent preoccupation with death, & the elaborate tombsof all who could afford decent burial. From the provisionsleft with the mummified kings, scholars can piece togetherthe Egyptian lifestyle & philosophy.

Decouvre Ton MondeS03005,VH VHS videoJI 0749 NoDupTout en initiant les eleves aux techniques de recherche,cette serie presente la geographie et leconomie deplusieurs pays, la culture et quelques caracteristiquesdautres peuples ou communautes. Elle cherche a faireapprecier lhistoire et les institutions dautres groupessociaux ainsi qua sensibiliser les eleves a differents typesde milieux et a linfluence que les etre humains exercentsur leur environnement.

Decouvre Ton Monde: Mexique 1300093,VH VHS video15 min JI 0749 NoDupL’archeologue David Pendergast explique ce qu’estl’archeologie et comment on peut decouvrir, gracesaux ruines et aux vieux edifices, le mode de vie despeuples anciens notament celui des Mayas et desAzteques. L’histoire de la conquete espagnole duMexique et l’accession a l’independance.

DISCOVERY CHANNEL: Ancient Egypt002323,VH VHS video23:44 min JI 2003 NoDupTravel back in time to the world of pharoahs, sphinxes,pyramids, and hieroglyphics. In this 3-segment video,study the history and culture of ancient Egypt, a nationthat gave us a picture alphabet and papyrus to write on,huge limestone pyramids as tombs for the kings, and acivilization so enduring that traces of it can be seen todayin modern Egyptian culture. Segment 1: Ancient Egypt8:45 Segment 2: Hieroglyphics 5:45 Segment 3: Pyramidsof Egypt 7:10

DISCOVERY CHANNEL: Ancient Greece002324,VH VHS video24:36 min JI 2003 NoDupExplore the influences the ancient Greeks had on Westerncivilization when students examine the philosophies ofSocrates and Plato, the mythology of Homer, and thehistory of Alexander the Great. Segment 1: History- Alexander the Great. Learn how Alexander rearedon Greek philosophy, mythology and military training,became Western history’s greatest conqueror and spreadGreek culture around the world. Segment 2: Philosophy- Socrates and Plato. Philosophy becomes elementaryin this overview of the foundations of Green philosophyand the basic teachings of Socrates and Plato. Segment3: Mythology - Homer’s Odyssey. Follow the thrillingadventures of Odysseus as students explore the Greeks’relationship with their gods and why mythology was soimportant in ancient Greek life.

EARLY CIVILIZATIONS: Reading & More KitDC0254,DC Curriculum KiJ 2007 NoDupGRADE 4-6: ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS READING KITcontains a collection of the following books: AncientCivilizations: Egypt; Ancient Rome Activity Book; AncientGreece Activity Book; Ancient Egypt Activity Book;Egyptian Echo Newspaper; Egyptology Book. 2 Mummypuzzles. National Geographic Poster Sets: Ancient Egypt;Ancient Greece; Ancient Rose; and Fertile Crescent. 2Photo Fun Activities: Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece.

EXPLORERS OF THE WORLD series25 min JI 2001 NoDupExamine the lives of several significant explorers and thecountry they represented on their influential journeys in the"Explorers of the World" video series. Each dramatizationprovides an in-depth look at the legendary figurs whoembarked on tremendous expeditions, utilizing innovativenavigational tools and techniques while shaping thedevelopment of the world. Follow along as two younghosts encounter these renowned explorers and learn abouttheir exciting discoveries and startling disappointments.

Explorers of the World: Cortes & Pizarro001990,VH VHS video25 min JI 2001 NoDupWithin a period of 15 years, the Spanishconquistadors Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarrogathered untold riches while conquering two nativeempries, the Aztec and the Inca. Follow the younghosts as they discover how Cortes was able tocapture and destroy the great capital city of theAztec. Then hear from Pizarro as he describes hisvarious expeditions in search of the vast wealth ofthe Inca. In addition, examine the sophisticatedcivilizations of the Aztec and Inca, and discoverhow European diseases decimated each empire’spopulation and ultimately led to their destruction.



Eye WitnessS02173,VH VHS videoPJIH 1996 0430 NoDupEyewitness video is the ultimate guide to natural history.Stat of the art special effects and stunning graphics bringthe natural world to life.

EYEWITNESS: Human Machine002340,VH VHS video35 min JI 2003 NoDupHow much air do we breathe in a lifetime? Whichancient civilization believed we breathe through ourears? This video investigates the most complexmachine of all; a light, flexible, immensely strongframework that laughs, cries and blushes. Travelinside the body to explore the vital organs thatpower our lives, and examine the remarkableinstruments through which we sense our world.

FOOT SOLDIER: The GreeksDV0120,DV DVD50 min JIHS 2005 NoDupThey marched with Alexander. They sailed to Troy andfought in battles immortalized by Homer. They shaped thecourse of Western Civilization. Without them, the greatcity-states of Athens and Sparta would never have rose togreatness. FOOT SOLDIER: THE GREEKS focuses onthe most overlooked and essential ingredient of the "glorythat was Greece:" the common soldiers who waged thewars, protected the peace and made it possible for cultureto flourish. Ancient accounts are brought to life throughextensive, often amusing re-creations that entertain asthey inform. Relive some of the greatest battles in history,and examine tactics pioneered thousands of years agothat are still used today. And see the ancient armor andweapons that these forgotten warriors used in their vitaland deadly trade. Narrated by Richard Karn (HomeImprovement) this is a unique look at the vital men whosetale is usually ignored by history.

FOREST OF READING BOOKS seriesPJI 2009 NoDupThe Ontario Library Assocation offers reading programsthat encourages people of all ages in their love of reading.All Ontarians are invited to participate via their local publicor school library. More than 250,000 readers acrossOntario participate each year. The culmination of theprogram is an amazing two-day awards event attended bymore than 6,500 guests and all of the nominated authorscalled the ’Festival of Trees.’ Programs are designed forvarious age ranges as follows: For younger readers:Blue Spruce Awards Reading Program (Primary K-Grade2 picture books). Silver Birch Awards Reading Program(Grades 3-6 fiction, non-fiction). Silver Birch ExpressAwards Reading Program (Grades 3-4 fiction, non-fiction).Red Maple Awards Reading Program (grades 7-8 fiction,non-fiction). White Pine Awards Reading Program (Highschool fiction). Le Prix Tamarack (French fiction, non-fiction, Grades 3-6) The Forest of Reading Books Programcelebrates Canadian books and authors. Titles selectedmust be written by a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant.They must be commercially available in Canada. Eachyear upwards of thirty practicing librarians and teacher-librarians are expected to read all books sent in by thepublishers and select the top 10 titles for each category.

SILVER BIRCH FICTION 2012 Grade 5-6Individual ReadingDC0447,DC Curriculum KiJ 2012 NoDupThe Silver Birchfi Fiction program is meant forreaders aged 8 to 12, from Grades 3-6, with theFiction list focusing on Grades 5-6. The Kit includes10 books: Better Than Weird by Anna Kerz;Crossing to Freedom by Virginia Frances Schwartz;Ghost Messages by Jacqueline Guest; Ghosts ofthe Titanic by Julie Lawson; The Glory Wind byValerie Sherrard; The McGillicuddy Book of Personal

Records by Colleen Sydor; Milo - Sticky Notes andBrain Freeze by Alan Silberberg; Neil Flambe andthe Aztec Abduction by Kevin Sylvester; That BoyRed by Rachna Gilmore; and, Undergrounders byDavid Skuy.

GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: LatitudeDV0878,DV DVD10 min JI 2011 0749 NoDupGEOGRAPHY SKILLS series - Geography Skills: LatitudeDVD. To get from "here to there" in our world, we need akind of super street system – a grid, painted on our Earth,to help us locate ourselves. Such a system was developedmore than 2500 years ago in ancient Greece, where theybelieved the Earth was a sphere & could be divided inseparate regions.

GEOGRAPHY SKILLS seriesNoDupGeography Skills uses computer animation to illustrate thetools and techniques that geographers use to interpretthe physical world. Clearly and engagingly, the seriesintroduces students to several methods of map creationand interpretation, gathering data, and solving geographyproblems. Its skill-based approach to training students inthe representation of the real world makes it an idealclassroom teaching aid.

GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: Latitude

GEOKITS by NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC VIDEOS2000 0505 NoDupSelect from a wide range of activities to supplementyour curriculum. Background information, review/assessment activities, glossary and a resource list provideyou with extra support. Included in the Geokits are:Video Teacher’s Guide National Geographic MagazineTransparencies Maps Student Handouts AssessmentActivities (Pre & Post)

Geokit: Ancient Egypt001540,MM Multi-Media K90 min JI 1999 0505 NoDupGEOKIT Ancient Egypt Multi Media Kit Includes:Teachers Guide; 3 videos: 1)Who Built the Pyramids2)Pharaoh’s Voyage fot Eternity 3)Mr. Mummy;1 map and 2 posters; magazine articles; 6transparencies; student handout/worksheet masters;trivia cards

GREAT WONDERS OF THE WORLD: Man’sCreationsDV0056,DV DVD60 min JI 2005 NoDupThis DVD takes students on an exciting world tour of someof man’s most spectacular creations: The Colosseum(Rome, Italy) Symbol of an entire civilization and anancient capitals’ greatest architectural legacy; MachuPicchu (Peru, South America) Mysterious niches longhidden in cloud forests high in the Andes; The GreatWall (China) A gigantic stone line snaking across theAsian landscape; The Kremlin (Russia) Protecting thegrand churches, cathedrals and palaces of the aristocracy;Versaille (France) Lavish luxury amid the world’s moststunning palace and gardens; The Statue of Liberty(New York City) A modern day colossus symbolizingteh American dream; The Eiffel Tower (Paris, France)A remnant of Old World elegance that forever alteredParisians’ view of their world; Mount Rushmore NationalMonument and Chief Crazy Horse Monument (SouthDakota, USA) Etched in stone, enduring tributes to anation’s heritage.



GREAT WONDERS OF THE WORLD: WondersSacred & MysteriousDV0058,DV DVD60 min JI 2005 NoDupWonders Sacred and Mysterious: STONEHENGE(Salisbury Plain, England) Enigmatic stone sentinelscreate the world’s most mysterious prehistoric site; THEGREAT PYRAMIDS (Giza, Egypt) The first, and last,of the original Great Wonders of the Ancient World;HAGIA SOPHIA (Istanbul, Turkey) Celebrating the gloriesof two great empires and the faiths that inspired each;BOROBUDUR (Jara, Indonesia) Intricate "books" carved instone to be "read" by the faithful; ST. PETER’S BASILICA(Vatican City, Italy) Glorious testament to a simplefisherman whose extraordinary faith changed the world;THE TAJ MAHAL (Agra, India) One of the world’s mostbeautiful buildings, inspired by a timeless love story.

Greek and Roman LegendsK00073,VH VHS video35 min H 0278 NoDupThis program introduces the principal Greek & Romanlegends, examining the differences between Greeklegends, which combine victory with difficulty and loss,and those of Rome, which place nationalism, heroism, andvirtue above any personal ties.

Greek Myth Storyteller002726,VH VHS video50 min IHS 2004 NoDup2 Greek Myths are retold– PERSEUS and the GORGON:When a sorceress foretells that the grandson of KingArgos will grow up to cause his death, the king locks awayhis daughter Gamay, to prevent a future birth. But no barsor walls can keep out Zeus, who fathers her child Perseus.Gamay and Perseus escape captivity and spend th enextdecade in peace. When evil King Polydekts threatenshis mother, Perseus brings him the head of Medusa,which turns the King to stone. Now Perseus and hismother are free to return to Argos and fulfill the oracle.DAEDALUS and ICARUS: Dadalus, one of the greatestinventors of ancient Greece, was saddened by his sonIcarus’ ineptitude. When Daedalus accidentally kills hisnephew, father and son flee to another land, where theyare betrayed by cruel King Minos. Running for their livesagain, Daedalus creates wax wings so they can fly tosafety. When young Icarus disobeys his father’s plea tostay away from the sun, all their dreams melt away.

GREEK MYTHOLOGY series23 min JI 2005 0430 NoDupThousands of years ago, the ancient Greeks created awealth of compelling stories to explain the mysteries andcomplexities of the world around them. These mythswere embellished and changed by storytellers over timeto include the legends of heroes, monsters and godsthat continue to fascinate and inspire us today. GreekMythology for Students is an animated video series thatcaptures the drama of these stories and illustrates theancients’ beliefs about the wonders of the universe. Eachprogram is enchanced by an informative on-camera hostwho helps highlight some of the common mythologicalthemes threaded throughout ancient culture and history,and shows students how these powerful myuths stillrelated to our lives today.

Constellation Myths002946,VH VHS video23 min JI 2006 NoDupThis program recounts a few of the tales that theancient Greeks and Romans composed around starformations as they searched for clues about life hereon Earth. While we no longer believe that the starsnecessarily influence our lives, the stories of theconstellations and other planetary objects stay withus today. This program presents the exciting tale ofthe great hunter Orion and explains his placementin the heavens, along with his faithful hunting dogs

and the animals he hunted, and who hunted him. Inaddition, students learn of the origins of the bearconstellations Urs Major and Ursa Minor, and of thevanity that put a queen named Cassiopeia high intothe heavens.

Defying the Gods002947,VH VHS video23 min JI 2006 NoDupMany ancient myths were stories designed to warnpeople against poor judgement and excessive pride,or hubris. It was believed that those who dared tocross the gods, compete with them or questiontheir authority did so at great peril. In this video,students will see the tales of Arachne the boastfulweaver, and Athena, Daedalus and his foolhardysonIcarus, Prometheus the Titan, who gave the giftof fire to mankind, and Pandora, Zeus’ gift back tohumanity, each in its own way illustrating the oftenfatal consequences of such behaviour.

JASON and the GOLDEN FLEECE002948,VH VHS video23 min JI 2006 NoDupThe oldest heroic epic in Greek mythology, the taleof Jason and his crew of Argonauts set the patternfor all the hero myths that followed. Jason and theGold Fleece is the tale of an epic voyage filled withdangers and pitfalls that serve as a test of Jason’sbravery, intelligence and physical strength. JoinJason on his ship, the Argo, as he embarks onan impossible quest to retrive the magical skin ofa golden ram, and in the process defeats the evilharpies, matches wits with the cunning King Aeetesand is befriended bythe mysterious Medea.

JOURNEYS OF ODYSSEUS, The002949,VH VHS video23 min JI 2006 NoDupIn Greek mythology, brave Odysseus ruled thekingdom of Ithaca with his clever and beautifulQueen Penelope. After leading his tropps to victoryin the Trojan War, this revered hero began a longand treacherous journey home – an "odyssey"recounted in Homer’s epic poem of the same name.In this video students discover how Odysseuslearned to overcome adversity and his ownweaknesses in his adventures with the dreadedCyclops, the mischievious Circe and a terrifying seacreature known as the Scylia to find his way backhome to his kingdom and family.

Labours of Heracles002950,VH VHS video23 min JI 2006 NoDupThe legend of Heracles originated thousandsof years ago with stories of a mighty hero whocontinually confronted danger and possible death,but in the process gained everlasting fame andglory. Better known by his Roman name Hercules,Heracles is perhaps the most famous of all theclassic heroes. Even though his father is Zeus, thegreatest of gods, Heracles still struggles and sufferslike a mortal at the hands of the devious goddessHera and the evil King Eurystheus. This videoprovides viewers with a thrilling account of some ofthe impossible tasks this muscle-bound demigodcompleted to atone for his eartlhy mistakes.



Nature Myths002951,VH VHS video23 min JI 2006 NoDupThe ancient Greeks were fascinated with themysteries of nature and storytellers often attemptedto explain natural phenomena through the tales theycreated. In this video students learn the mythicalrationale behind the cycle of the seasons throughthe story of Persephone, who must return to theunderworld each year, causing winter. Viewersdiscover the origin of the sound of an echo andlearn how the beautiful flower narcissus was bornfrom a young man’s vanity. Also included is a storyof Helios, the sun god, and the daily passageof the sun, which includes an explanation of howdeserts, volcanoes and ice caps came to cover thelandscape of the earth.

PERSEUS and MEDUSA002952,VH VHS video23 min JI 2006 NoDupThe ancient Greeks believed that their lives werecontrolled by fate. But how a person arrived at hisor her destiny was another matter. Both free willand the influence of the gods played major roles inshaping a person’s life. Case in point – Perseus’ taleof a young man who struggles to fulfill his own fatewith the help of the powerful goddess Athena. Thisvideo chronicles this hero’s quest to pursue the headof a hideous Gorgon whose terrifying star could turnmen to stone.

THESEUS and the MINOTAUR002953,VH VHS video23 min JI 2006 NoDupTheseus was a mortal who got very little help fromthe gods. Yet, ecause he left the comfort of hisvillage to take on a life of great challenges, dangersand tremendous responsibility, Theseus is widelyconsidered one of the most popular of the ancientheroes. This video charts the adventures of thisheroic character, from his rise out of obscurity all theway to the throne of Athens. Viewers join Theseusas he makes his heroic decision to take on KingMinos, the ruler of Crete, and the deadly Minotaur.

TROJAN WAR, The003121,VH VHS video23 min JI 2006 NoDupIn "The Trojan War", students will be fascinated bya vivid retelling of scenes from Homer’s legendaryepic poem "The Iliad" that reveals the story of awar between the Greeks and Trojans in whichthe gods of Mount Olympus took sides. Viewerslearn of a squabble among goddesses judged by ashepherd named Paris, which resulted in the famedTrojan War. Learn of the beauty of Helen, the fatalweakness of brave Achilles and the mystery of thefabled Trojan Horse.

HARRY POTTER: Discovering the Real World of002495,VH VHS video48 min JI 2004 NoDupExplore the myths and legends that inhabit the real worldof Harry Potter. Follow award-winning documentaryfilmmakers as they offer insights to witches, wizards,Greek Gods, Ancient Celts, ghosts, magical creatures,alchemy and ancient spells. Narrated by British actorHugh Laurie, this fascinating documentary brings newdimensions to the historical and scientific world behindthe Harry Potter series. Students will be surprised todiscover: where a school like Hogwarts is located; whatlies beneath Platform 9 3/4 at King’s Cross Station; whatancient civilization had a three-headed dog like "Fluffy";what are the real origins of the Philosopher’s Stone; whatlinks Harry Potter to the journeys made by King Arthur andOdysseus.

High Five Reading ProgramJI 2007 NoDupHigh Five Reading is specifically created to supportstruggling readers in the junior and intermediate grades.Considerate language and numerous design featureshelp struggling readers to clarify and extend the meaningof the text. The series is divided into four instructionallevels: Blue Level - First to Second Grade readabilitylevels Red Level - Second to Third Grade readability levelsGreen Level - Third to Fourth Grade readability levelsPurple Level - Fourth to Fifth Grade readability levels Kitsincludes: 5 titles (books)... 2 copies of each (10) 5 audiocassettes 1 teacher’s guide

HIGH FIVE READING: Red Level Two - 2ndto 3rd GradeT00317,AC Audio & SmallJI 2007 NoDupHigh Five Reading Red Level Two is geared forstruggling readers who are at a second- to third-grade reading level. 5 books of 2 copies each, withaccompanying audiocassettes. Titles include: TheAztecs: Rise and Fall of a Great Empire; TreasureHunting: Looking for Lost Riches; Venus and SerenaWilliams: The Smashing Sisters; Volcano! When aMoutain Explodes; Will Smith: The Funny, Funky,and Confident Fresh Prince.

History Bites26 min JI 2003 0451 NoDup"History Bites" are a series of skit comedy shows thatanswer the question, "What if television had been aroundfor the past 5,000 years?" Each episode channel surfsthrough a particular day in history – resulting in a realhistory lesson – packaged in a clever spoof of TV.

HISTORY BITES: #37 Everything You Needto Know About God002438,VH VHS video25 min JI 2004 0451 NoDupIt is 325 AD, and Christianity is wracked byarguments over beliefs and dogma. EmperorConstantine takes time out from reorganizing theRoman Empire to gather the church’s best andbrightest together to decide on what’s what withGod. The decisions of this former pagan remainmatters of faith for most of the Christian churchestoday.

HISTORY BITES: #58 A New Angle on theGods002460,VH VHS video25 min JI 2004 0451 NoDupPythagoras 560 BC - In Ancient Greece the sum ofthe square of the two sides equals the meaning oflife as the cult of numbers expands geometrically.Will Pythagoras and his followers replace MountOlympus with Mathematics? It is not science vsreligion, it is science as religion.

Inspector Gadget’s Field TripPJIH 1997 0430 NoDup

Inspector Gadget’s Field Trip - Egypt001390,VH VHS video26 min PJI 1997 0430 NoDupIt’s off to explore such sites as the ancient Pyramidsof Giza and the breathtaking Valley of the Kings,home to the tombs of famous pharaohs King Tut andKing Ramses IV. He sails down the Nile River wherehe explores the main uses of papyrus, learns whycamels are considered a desert dweller’s best friend,and discovers how Egyptians have learned to storeprecious Nile water.



Inspector Gadget’s Field Trip - Egypt (Part2)001392,VH VHS video16 min PJIH 1997 0430 NoDupVisit Cairo, the Pyramids, the sphinx and the RosettaStone while learning about papyrus making, camels,bazaars, mummies and hieroglyphics.

It’s Your World15 min NoDupEach program investigates different regions of Ontario andother countries around the world.

IT’S YOUR WORLD: Mexico Part 1

IT’S YOUR WORLD: Mexico Part 1K01823,VH VHS video15 min PJIHA 0749 NoDupIt’s Your World Series - This video explains whatarchaeology is and how the Maya and Aztec ruins inMexico provide clues to how the people lived. Also, thestory of the Spanish conquest of Mexico and how thecountry later gained independence from Spain.

JOSEPH and the AMAZING TECHNICOLOURDREAMCOATDV0168,DV DVD120 min JI 2005 NoDupThis DVD is a lively and colourful journey through ancientEgypt; follows the rags-to-riches story of Joseph, hiseleven brothers and the coat of many colours. Spectacularvisuals and an enchanting score packed with hit songs,including Close Every Door to Me; Go Go Go Joseph; andAny Dream Will Do; make this a dream of a show for allages.

Juan Diego, Messenger of GuadalupeDV0240,DV DVD30 min PJ 2009 NoDupJuan Diego is the true story of how the Blessed Motherchose a hero for a key role in a beautiful miracle thatwould unite diverse people and change the course ofhistory. In 1531, Juan Diego found himself caught betweentwo worlds ... that of the Spanish conquerors and that ofhis own Aztec heritage. Because of his love for his peopleand his strong faith, Juan Diego turned to Jesus and HisMother, Mary for their help in uniting his people. Theanswer to Juan Diego’s prayer has become one of thegreatest events. In the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupein Mexico City, the miracle of the tilma of Juan Diego maystill be seen, just as it was seen by the bishop in 1531.

JUAN DIEGO: Messenger of Guadalupe002065,VH VHS video33 min PJ 2002 NoDupJuan Diego is the true story of how the Blessed Motherchose a hero for a key role in a beautiful miracle thatwould unite diverse peoples and change the course ofhistory. In the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe inMexico City the miracle of the tilma of Juan Diego maystill be seen, just as it was seen by the bishop in 1531.In 1531 Juan Diego found himself caught between twoworlds ... that of the Spanish conquerors and that of hisown Aztec heritage. Because of his love for his peopleand his strong faith, Juan Diego turned to Jesus and HisMother, Mary for their help in uniting his people. Theanswer to Juan Diego’s prayer has become one of thegreatest events in the history of the Americas.

KING MIDAS AND THE GOLDEN TOUCH by EricMetaxas001771,VH VHS video30 min PJ 2000 NoDupMichael Caine’s brilliant narration adds a regal touch tothis classic tale of ancient Greece in which King Midasdiscovers that some things in life are even more preciousthan gold. The musical score is composed and performed

by veteran jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis and featuresworld-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

The Land102317,VH VHS video20 min IH 0749 NoDupTutankhamum’s Egypt Series - Early Egyptians were afarming people dependent on the abundant waters of theNile River for their survival and the rhythm of their lives.This programme explores the agricultural base of ancientEgyptian society & its influence on the people’s beliefs.

Living in Ancient Egypt003165,VH VHS video17 min J 2006 NoDupThe civilizations of ancient Egypt lasted for thousandsof years. Its pharoahs were believed to be gods andthey built some of the most impressive monuments andbuildings the world has ever seen. Beautifully filmed onlocation in Egypt, this program examines various aspectsof daily life during ancient times. Covering topics such asfarming, writing, numbers, paper making, temples, tombs,religion and mummy making.

Living in Ancient Greece003166,VH VHS video20 min J 2006 NoDupFilmed on location at historic sites across Greece, thisprogram takes a look at how life was lived in a Greek townover 2,500 years ago. This video explores various aspectsof life in Ancient Greece including medical treatment,religious practice and beliefs, atheletics, drama, andgovernment.

Living with the Aztecs001795,VH VHS video18 min JI 2000 0050 NoDupThe world of the Aztecs is explored in this fascinatingvideo. It includes a historical overview of their nation fromtheir rise to prominence, to their defeat at the hands of theinvading Spanish conquistadors. The video looks at theirsociety, commerce, trade, warfare, government, justicesystem, cities and their controversial religion. Day to daylifestyles too are explored including status of the citizens.An amazing journey into a past empire!

L’odyssee: Le Voyage du Retour300209,VH VHS video30 min JI 2000 NoDup"LOdyssee: Le Voyage du Retour" est une merveilleuseadaptation du classique d’Homere "Lodyssee". Il raconteaux enfants l’histoire d’un homme et d’une femme prets atout par fidelilte pour l’etre aime.

Lost Kingdoms of the MayaK00301,VH VHS video60 min 0505 NoDupDig into tombs, decipher hieroglyphics, and collect ajumble of other clues to solve the puzzle of the ClassicMaya civilization, lost in the jungle for 1 000 years.

Magic Library, the: Golden WishesK01814,VH VHS video15 min P 0747 NoDupWhile the mice are discussing what makes a good wish ora bad wish, a smooth-talking stranger arrives & offers togrant their wish that everything they touch will turn to gold.Zazi suggests a story that will help to decide whether ornot to accept the offer: "King Midas & the Golden Touch".



MAYA, TheDV0114,DV DVD30 min JI 2005 NoDupArchaeologists uncover new evidence that greatlyincreases our understanding of the ancient Mayacivilization. Students learn who the Maya were, where& how they lived; links to the past; and the mystery ofRosalila.

MOMENTUM LEVELLED BOOKS: GRADE 4-6 (Kit#2)DC0137,DC Curriculum KiJ 2007 NoDupGRADE 4-6. A collection of 48 Junior Leveled books.African Safari; Alex and Lily; All Aboard; Animal Fathers;Animals that Burrow; Bats Have Hands; Behind theScenes at the Zoo; Big Amy; Big Story; Blobby-Gobs;Champions in the Making; Creeping Sands; DogDetectives; Don’t Look Down; Double Take Jake; Fireon the Beach; Haggler’s Den; jason Jackson, SuperSurfer; Jet Engines; Jiro’s New Year; Kallie, the Wizard’sApprentice; Kangaroos; Looking Ahea; Making Pictures;Mammoth Hunters; Mask and Make Up, Plays andPerformances; Nature’s Fireworks; Olympic Games;Pandora’s Gift and Other Tales; People Like Us; PrincessPetunia and the Ferocious Fire-Breathing Monster;Quest for the Golden Fleece; Razzle Dazzle; Rhiannonand Pwyll; Roman Day to Remember; Samurai and HisDaughter; Snakes Alive; Space Junk; Special and Strange;Spider Spins; Sports Technology; Sticky Fingers; StickyPicture; Stingers and Fangs; Three Bears; Time Tangle;Trip on the NIle; and, Twelve Months.

Mystery of the Maya002041,VH VHS video38 min JIHS 2001 0494 NoDupDeep within the jungles of Mexico and Guatemalaand extending into the limestone shelf of the Yucatanpeninsula lie the fabled pyramids, temples and palaces ofthe Maya. While Europe still slumbered in the midst ofthe dark ages, these innovative people had charted theheavens, evolved the only true writing system native to theAmericas and had made tremendous strides in the areasof mathematics and calendrics. Without the advantage ofmetal tools, beasts of burden or even the wheel, they wereable to construct vast cities with an amazing degree ofarchitectual perfection and variety. This video explores theculture, science and history of this fascinating people.

Mythology in Literary Culture002144,VH VHS video20 min IHS 2003 0450 NoDupThis video shows students how ancient myths haveshaped the stories we cherish today, from Paradise Lostand Frankenstein to Star Wars and Bugs Bunny. Ledby upbeat teen hosts Jason and Diane, students willexplore five prominent mythological archetypes - Hero,Transgressor, Temptress, Trickster and Destroyer – as theyappear in classic literature, film art and popular culture.The program focuses on the myths of ancient Greeceand Rome, drawing thoughtful parallels to other worldtraditions.

MYTHS and LEGENDS OF ANCIENT GREECE001595,VH VHS video20 min JI 1995 0444 NoDupThe fantastic creatures and heroic adventures of ancientGreek literature come to life as students view three of themost exciting tales handed down from the classical world:1) Jason and the Golden Fleece 2) Daedalus and Icarus3) Pandora’s Box

MYTHS and LEGENDS OF ANCIENT ROME001596,VH VHS video20 min JI 1995 0444 NoDupPresents a triology of Ancient Rome’s most enduring andfascinating tales: 1) Romulus and Remus 2) Perseus andMedusa 3) Psyche and Cupid.

Myths of Ancient Greece: Set IK00092,VH VHS video90 min JIH 0510 NoDupSET I: Prometheus and the Gift of Fire; The 12 Labours ofHeracles; Persephone Atlanta; The Judgement of Paris.

Myths of Ancient Greece Set IDV0658,DV DVD90 min J/I 2011 0050 NoDupMyths of Ancient Greece. SET I: Prometheus and the Giftof Fire; The 12 Labours of Heracles; Persephone Atlanta;The Judgement of Paris.

MYTHS OF ANCIENT GREECE Set IIDV0659,DV DVD90 min J/I 2011 0050 NoDupMyths of Ancient Greece Set II. SET II: Jason and theGolden Fleece, Theseus and the Minotaur Perseus andMedusa Narcissus and Echo Arachne and Athena.

Myths of Ancient Greece: Set IIK00093,VH VHS video90 min JIH 0510 NoDupSET II: Jason and the Golden Fleece, Theseus and theMinotaur Perseus and Medusa Narcissus and EchoArachne and Athena.

The Nile Fleet102318,VH VHS video20 min IH 0749 NoDupTutankhamun’s Egypt Series - The Nile, lifeblood ofancient Egypt, made transport a concern of both the livingand the dead. Because the pharaohs buried ships to carrythem to the afterlife, we can learn about the astonishinglysophisticated crafts of almost 5000 years ago. Viewerswitness boat excavations from l954.

Origins: History of Canada - 3 - Lost CivilizationK01679,VH VHS video30 min PJIHA 0749 NoDupA look at the sophisticated Iroquoian societies that lived insouthern Ont. leads to a study of the classical civilizationsof America. The Aztecs, Mayas & Incas were brilliant inart, architecture & agriculture, and it was their ingenuity,passed on through trade networks that helped Iroquois.

The Pharoah102316,VH VHS video20 min IH 0749 NoDupTutankhamum’s Egypt Series - The first programme in thisBBC documentary series looks at the pharaohs of ancientEgypt & their role in Egyptian society. The origin of therole & the evolution of their power are traced using theartifacts found in Tutankhamum’s tomb.



REAL OLYMPICS, The (History of Ancient &Modern Games)DV0528,DV DVD110 min INT/HS 2010 0450 NoDupPREVIEW BEFORE SHOWING ... or ... USE ONLY THEPARTS/SECTIONS THAT ARE APPROPRIATE FORYOUR CLASS. The Real Olympics: A History of theAncient and Modern Olympic Games DVD. The OlympicGames of Ancient Greece were held every four yearsand without interruption for nearly twelve centuries. TheGames were almost 800 years old when Jesus Christ wasborn, and continued for four centuries after His death.Abandoned and long forgotten, they would return inour modern age to inspire the world’s most prestigioussporting event. The Real Olympics DVD combineslavish reconstructions of the Ancient Greek Games withdramatic highlights from the Modern Olympics to revealthe extraordinary contrasts and unexpected connectionsbetween the two greatest sporting events of their age.Produced by PBS. 110 minutes.

Religions of the World30 min HS 2001 0435 NoDupThis series of 5 videos provides an overview of eachreligion, its contemporary role in the world, its history,common misconceptions, its foundations, and it spastinfluences on the West, art, culture, architecture andscience. Discover the 5 religions of the world: K-3704Buddhism K-3705 Christianity K-3706 Hinduism K-3707Islamism K-3708 Judaism

Religions of the World: Judaism001935,VH VHS video27 min HS 2001 0434 NoDupJudaism, the world’s oldest monotheistic faith,maintains a continuity of tradition covering 4000years. This program, shot on location in Israel,Egypt and the U.S., traces the history, development,and practice of Judaism from its earliest beginningsto the present. Some of the areas covered are theTorah, Jewish teaching and law, the ancient faith,the practices of Judaism, the Holocaust, the state ofIsrael, and the Jewish Renewal movement.

Riddle of Wizard’s Oak: From 3-D to 2-DK01801,VH VHS video15 min J 0749 NoDupKim’s and Paul’s adventures help them to distinguishbetween 3-D and 2-D. While looking for polygons, Kimvisits Professor Thales in ancient Greece and Paulbecomes trapped in a pentagon.

Riddle of Wizard’s Oak: TetrahedronK01800,VH VHS video15 min J 0749 NoDupIn ancient Egypt, Denis learns about pyramids, and fromhigh in the night sky Kim spots a variety of shapes. A cluein the crystal garden eventually helps them solve the riddleof a four-sided solid with a strange name.

SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD,TheDV0153,DV DVD20 min JI 2005 NoDupA journey back in time to see seven wondrousachievements constructed with simple tools and byhuman hands. See them as they first appeared and thestories of who built them and why. Structures include:THE PYRAMID OF GIZA (Egypt); THE HANGINGGARDENS OF BABYLON (Iraq); THE STATUE OFZEUS AT OLYMPIA (Greece); THE MAUSOLEUM ATHALICARNASSUS (Turkey); THE TEMPLE OF ARTEMISAT EPHESUS (Turkey); THE COLOSSUS OF RHODES(Greece); THE PHAROS OF ALEXANDRIA (Egypt).

SKYRIDER: GUIDED READING Fiction/Non-Fiction Chapter BooksDC0309,DC Curriculum KiJ 2007 NoDupGRADE 5 Skyrider: Guided Reading Fiction/Non-FictionChapter Books Kit is comprised of 6 copies of each ofthe following titles: Asli’ Story; Brave As; Bungy 70528;Caught in a Flash; Curse of Being Pharoah; Dog I Share;Finding Your Way; Free Fall; Harry Houdini Wonderdog;Hawaiian Magic; Interrupting th eBig Sleep; Keep Out;Knife; Lazy Bones Jones; Lost Sandals; News Flash; OurChanging Earth; Remembering the Big Quake; Saving thePark; Scary Day; Sky Rider; Splatter; Whale Tales; and,When I Forgot.

Splendor from Olympus: Greek MythologyMM0070,MM Multi-Media KPJIHA NoDupPerseus Slays the Gordon; Theseus Slays the Minotaur;Jason & the Golden Fleece Pts. I & II; Story of Phaethon;Pyrrha & Deucalion; Story of Midas; and Philemon &Baucis.

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War and Trade102325,VH VHS video20 min IH 0749 NoDupTutankhamum’s Egypt Series - This video cassetteexamines the economics situation in ancient Egypt.

Warrior Pharoahs102320,VH VHS video20 min IH 0749 NoDupTutankhamum’s Egypt Series - Ancient Egyptian kingsloved to have themselves portrayed as warriors andactually spent much time on the battlefield. Viewers seea bow from the tomb of Tutankhamun that the youngpharaoh may have used. We also see an archival film ofHoward Carter’s opening the tomb in 1922.

Witness to Yesterday: SocratesK00938,VH VHS video25:26 min PJIHA 0749 NoDupMavor Moore as Socrates explains the fascinating life intohis teachings & the trails of his life. He, also, explains hischoice of death over silence.

World of the Gods102326,VH VHS video20 min IH 0749 NoDupTutankhamum’s Egypt Series - This video cassetteexamines the religion in ancient Egypt.

World Religion: Judaism - Religion of a PeopleK02712,VH VHS video20 min H 0760 NoDupThis video, shot on location in Israel & Egypt, traces thehistory, development, practice of Judaism from its earliestbeginnings to present day. TOPICS: the Torah; AncientFaith, Holocaust; Middle East practice; State of Israel;Judaism in America.


Download - GRADE 5 Early Civilizations AESOP: An Introduction to ... · Ancient Civilizations: Ancient Aegean 001558,VH VHS video 23 min JI 1998 NoDup Explore the ancient history of the Minoan

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