| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1; NTSC, widescreen (1.78:1, enhanced); Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
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Whiteboard feature requires whiteboard application (available on this disc). |
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Whiteboard feature and downloadable educators guide require a PC or Mac computer with a disc drive and internet access. |
| Language |
English; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Credits |
Series producer, Sheppard Kaufman ; senior producers, Emily Simon, Davis Lester ; supervising producer, Jim Praytor ; writers, Emily Simon, Davis Lester, Sheppard Kaufman ; editors, Dave Farr, Melissa Kaufman ; field producer/director, Jodi Goren-Rode. |
| Performer |
Narrator, Bill Lloyd. |
| Contents |
Making of the presidency -- Presidents by era. Revolution and the new nation: George Washington - James Madison ; Expansion and reform: James Monroe - James Polk -- Educational features and more. |
| Audience |
Grade Level: 3-8. |
| Note |
Grade Level: 3-8. |
| Summary |
A fresh and relevant narrative about the men who led this country through change and the lives they affected, from an early idea of democracy to our first African-American President. |
| Note |
Classroom DVD includes: Short form biographies of the first eleven Presidents; "The Making of the Presidency," an interactive whiteboard feature, interviews from political experts and commentators, and downloadable educator's guide with activities and resources. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Terms Of Use |
Includes classroom/educational public performance rights. |
| Subject |
Presidents -- United States -- History -- Juvenile literature -- Videodiscs.
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Presidents -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature -- Videodiscs.
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Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Juvenile literature.
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Adams, John, 1735-1826 -- Juvenile literature.
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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 -- Juvenile literature.
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Madison, James, 1751-1836 -- Juvenile literature.
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Monroe, James, 1758-1831 -- Juvenile literature.
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Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 -- Juvenile literature.
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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 -- Juvenile literature.
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Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862 -- Juvenile literature.
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Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841 -- Juvenile literature.
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Tyler, John, 1790-1862 -- Juvenile literature.
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Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 -- Juvenile literature.
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| Local Subject |
DVDS, JUVENILE
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| Genre |
Educational films.
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Children's films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Kaufman, Sheppard.
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Disney Educational Productions.
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| Added Title |
American presidents. 1754-1861 : Revolution and the new nation ; Expansion and reform |
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American presidents. Revolution and the new nation |
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American presidents. Expansion and reform |
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Revolution and the new nation |
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Expansion and reform |
| ISBN |
1597532479 |
| Standard No. |
786936801699 |
| Music No. |
77D97VL00 Disney Educational Productions |
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