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|  | | |  Upheaval in Europe and Asia bring the first signs of a second world war. War newsreels and photographs present the important events leading to war, such as Lend Lease, the arsenal for democracy, the attack on Pearl Harbor and industrial mobilization and rationing. This program covers the European and Pacific theaters, and the beginnings of the Atomic Age as well as life on the homefront, Americans on the move, the second Great Migration and the internment of Japanese Americans. Part of the United States History Video Collection, a comprehensive series that supplements textbooks for the entire American history curriculum. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online. |
1998 Selected DVDs & Videos for Young Adults
" …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 Guide Available: Download Now
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