| | | United States History Video Collection (Origins - WWII) |
|  | | D6760 | 20 titles in series | $799.00 |
| |  Thoroughly researched and meticulously crafted, this series presents important events, historical figures, dates, documents and facts from the earliest Native Americans to the Cold War years following World War II. An extensive collection of archival photographs, artifacts, historical reenactments and interviews with historians provides students with vivid images, while dramatic readings bring to life the voices of the nation's leaders and citizens. This compelling and entertaining series not only covers standard historical information but also presents the perspectives and contributions of women and children, African Americans, Native Americans and others, so that the viewer truly understands what these times were like for all Americans. Each program is created to supplement textbooks for the entire American history curriculum, and directly correlates with the highly respected, best-selling history textbooks from Prentice Hall, The American Nation. Now available on laserdisc with English and Spanish tracks. Includes a free teacher's guidebook with purchase of the complete set. | " …Intermixing still and archival footage (with enhanced sound effects), excellent commentary from academic historians, and a stirring musical sound track, this superb series will offer students and general interest viewers a solid grounding in American history while providing immensely entertaining insights beyond the standard textbook fare...Highly recommended...Editor's Choice." - Video Librarian
"...an excellent addition to an American history collection in school and public libraries. Covering a specific time period, or a theme within an era, they can be used as an introduction, summary, or review....This excellent series will hold the interest of students." - School Library Journal
"...this impressive 20-volume chronology considers the social, cultural, and political history of the U.S....Another solid, well-produced series from this producer." - Booklist
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| Grades 5 to 12
Color, B&W, Live Action
Closed-Captioned
Copyright 1996
MARC Record Available
Catalog Card Kit Available
Single Main Entry Card Available
| Teacher's Guides Available
| Curriculum Correlation Documents Available NEW!
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