Kid's Nonfiction

HOW LONG CAN I CHECKOUT MOVIES?

Movies are checked out for one week - unlike music and books.

February list by Laura Berube
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Getting to Know - Abraham LincolnGetting To Know, Inc., 2011, not rated

Abraham Lincoln is a colossus of American history: a complex, brilliant, and yet unlikely hero who led the country through one of its darkest and most divisive chapters. Young viewers will love seeing an animated Abe Lincoln tell the story of his own early days reading Shakespeare to oxen and courting a woman as short and plump as he was tall and skinny. And they're sure to join in the chorus of 'Go, Abe, Go!' as Lincoln wins a New Salem wrestling match.

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Hard Workin' WheelsBig Kids Productions, 2011, Not rated

 highly interactive DVD that allows a child to actively engage in real world visual and audio experiences. It provides a fun and unique setting for children to feel as if they are actually at the job site: experiencing the stimulating sights and sounds of a dump truck, fire truck, loader, excavator, cement mixer, top lift, and tractor. The program entertains children while building critical thinking skills, enhancing language acquisition, and encouraging vocabulary development.

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How Did That Get in My Lunchbox?Nutmeg Media, 2011, Not rated

In a light-hearted non-fiction introduction to how food is cultivated and processed, children discover how bread and cheese are made, how tomatoes and carrots are grown, how juice gets into a juice box and chocolate chips get into a cookie, and much more. Engaging illustrations show all the people involved in getting food into the lunchbox, from the tractor driver to the dairy farmer to the baker to the food processor and many others.

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ForensicsPhonics Fantasy Theater, 2011, Not rated

Dance along with Ms. CJay and friends on a phonics adventure where letter sounds are brought to life through African movement. Your child will love this total-body approach to phonics where children are encouraged to learn by doing. A multisensory approach to learning is used where exploring the way letter sounds are made is key to unlocking reading and spelling success.

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Potty TimeTwo Little Hands Productions, 2011, Not rated
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Preschool Fun: Planets & DinosaursWonderscape Entertainment, Llc, 2011, Not rated

It's time to explore our planets and unearth some dinosaurs. First, take a rocket ship ride to the planets and learn important facts about our eight planets, the sun, and why Pluto is no longer considered a planet. It's a musical adventure through the solar system. Next, pick up a shovel, grab a brush, and help put together a 65 million year old puzzle. On this voyage, original songs and activities will help children learn about what kinds of dinosaurs lived and what they looked like.

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Prima Princessa Presents Sleeping BeautyNcircle Entertainment, 2011, Not rated

Join Prima Princessa on a fairy-dust-filled springtime adventure to see excerpts of The Sleeping Beauty performed live by the Royal Ballet in London, England. The animated Prima Princessa narrates the story, and between acts, mini ballet demonstrations from students at the School of American Ballet are featured. After the ballet is over, the adventure continues with a magical tea party and fun floral crafts!

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VeggieTales God Loves You Very Much!Big Idea, 2012, Not rated

'Does he love me?' is the question the Veggie Kids ask Larry, and the answer is found through a fun trip of song and rhyme: God loves them very much! Join Larry, Bob, Junior, Laura, and their pals as they recount all the ways that God shows kids he loves them even when they forget to blow their nose, or dirty up their clothes!

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"What's Up, NASA?" 1.2012Wonderscape Entertainment, Llc, 2012, Not rated

Get ready for exciting up-to-the-minute video of what's happening at NASA. Whether it be the latest launch, mission, or new discovery, this video brings it to you with incredible picture and sound! Each month, this video magazine will bring the thrill of space exploration to all!