PBS Distribution (Firm)
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
It's a snowy day in the Neighborhood, and Daniel Tiger can't wait to play outside. Miss Elaina comes over to Daniel's house. Before they can go outside, Daniel learns that playtime in the snow is only grr-ific when he wears clothes that will keep him warm. Daniel also discovers that when an activity such as sledding or ice skating seems scary and hard to do, he can try a little bit at a time and then it's easier.
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Pope Benedict made history when he announced his resignation. In his wake he left a bitterly divided Vatican mired in scandals. Frontline goes inside the Vatican to unravel the remarkable series of events that led to the resignation that shook the world. Frontline gives a first-hand account of the final days of Benedict's papacy and the current battle to set the Church on a new path under Francis.
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In the early days of World War I, Germany, determined to bring its British enemies to their knees, launched a new kind of terror campaign: bombing civilians from the sky. The aircraft delivering the lethal payloads weren't planes, they were Zeppelins, enormous airships, some the length of two football fields. With a team of engineers, explosives experts, and historians, NOVA investigates the secrets behind these deadly war machines.
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When Red becomes upset that Gramma won't allow her into the kitchen, the Super Readers enter to learn why the troll won't let the goats cross the bridge. Make reading an adventure and use the Power to Read to change the story in these classic tales.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Soar into the tale of Sleeping Beauty with the Super Readers! When Sleeping Beauty just wants to snooze all day instead of playing outside with her friends, Super Why and the gang use their literacy powers to encourage her to try new things! This adventure-filled DVD also includes stories about a princess and a frog learning how to compromise and play together, Super Why and his friends discovering the secrets of the Twelve Dancing Princesses, and...
Series
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (240 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The team brings cutting edge investigative tools to some of America's biggest mysteries. Three investigators team up to solve each case: Wes Cowan, Kaiama Glover, and Tukufu Zuberi. As the detectives unearth fresh evidence, sift through clues and crisscross the country in search of answers, they reveal new perspectives on stories we thought we knew from the sinking of the SS Sultana to Jimmy Hoffa.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (311 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Everyone loves Garfield, the fat, orange, opinionated cat who was the star of the classic Saturday morning animated television series. Kids and adults alike will howl with laughter over Garfield's side-splitting antics with his gullible owner, Jon, his not-too-bright pooch pal, Odie, and his barnyard friends from U.S. Acres.
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (240 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Follows the creation of four extraordinary skyscrapers, showcasing how they will revolutionize the way we live, work, and how we protect ourselves from potential threats, both from the environment and terrorist attacks. Episodes include: One World Trade Center; One57; Shanghai Tower; and The Leadenhall Building.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (52 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The Autism Enigma looks at the progress of an international group of scientists who are looking for clues to the baffling disorder by examining the amazingly diverse and powerful microbial ecosystem that's an essential part of the human gastrointestinal tract, and the extraordinary efforts of parents who have been relentlessly pushing science forward in hopes of finding answers for their children's condition.
10) Food forward
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (390 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Food Forward showcases innovators and pioneers - food rebels - transforming the way we grow and eat our food. We meet farmers, chefs, teachers, scientists, fishermen and ranchers in more than 50 cities across the country who are all providing new solutions to help combat America2s growing food challenges.
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Dr. Lucy Worsley explores the royal wardrobes of our kings and queens over the last 400 years, from Elizabeth I to the present Queen Elizabeth II, explaining how the royal wardrobe is a carefully orchestrated piece of theater managed by the royals themselves to control the right image and project the right message to their subjects. Royal fashion is, and always has been, as much about politics as it is about the cut.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A story about a kind witch who invites a surprising collection of animals to join her on her broom, much to the frustration of her cat. The gang ultimately saves the witch from a fearsome dragon, and in gratitude she rewards them with a magnificent new broom which has room for everyone.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (65 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Sheep decides to make a special valentine song for her pal Bear, but runs into trouble when she tries to find the right rhyme for her song. With Fly's help, she makes Bear a valentine song straight from her heart. Bug wants to sign a valentine for his favorite WordFriend, but he doesn't know how to write his name. With Frog's help, he learns that with a little practice he can write his name and give his valentine.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (107 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Daniel is declared 'King for the Day' by King Friday, who sends him on a royal mission to Baker Aker's bakery and Music Man Stan's shop. In this tigertastic DVD, Daniel also helps celebrate Prince Wednesday's birthday, shares a book at the library with O the Owl, and takes care of the class pet!
15) The vaccine war
Series
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Now, in 2015, measles, mumps, and whooping cough are all making a comeback. Building on years of research, this updated documentary explores both the roots of the vaccine debate, and the latest chapter in the heated controversy: Are parents who choose not to vaccinate their children putting the health of our nation at risk? This is a compelling and timely report on an issue that remains highly emotional and deeply divisive.
16) My bionic pet
Series
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The animals of the world may increasingly need our help with big issues like preserving habitat or species conservation. But sometimes individual animals need our help as well. Left disabled without fins, flippers, beaks, or tails because of disease, accidents, or even human cruelty, these unfortunate creatures need what amounts to a miracle if they are to survive. Luckily for them, sometimes miracles do happen.
18) My wild affair
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (240 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Tells the moving stories of animals that formed an unlikely bond with a human. These rare relationships cross the divide between the species and provide a glimpse of the inner life of the creatures who share the world. Each animal's story is a lesson from the recent past with the power to change the modern view of their species.
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
It commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landing by bringing together American D-Day veterans to share their experiences from that fateful day, with their testimony yielding long-buried and often painful, vivid memories. They recount their transformations from boys to men, reveal their uneasiness with the term 'hero,' and grapple with why they survived when so many others did not.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (35 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Kate is making a balloon buddy for Mim-Mim and needs a big balloon. In Mimiloo, Kate, Mim-Mim and their friends find a balloon tree, but all its balloons are flat and droopy. They must find a way to re-inflate the balloons for the Big Balloon Parade, where Kate has a big surprise for Mim-Mim!