Social Sudies: World History I Geography
New! The President: Seeking the European Union’s First Head of State This program goes behind the scenes of the historic eight-year struggle to choose a first-ever E.U. presi- dent, an effort that fell somewhat short of the mark. On-location footage captures Tony Blair, Silvio Berlusconi, Jacques Chirac, Gerhard Schroeder, and other key figures during tense negotiations in meeting rooms, corridors, and private conversations. Portions in other languages with English subtitles. (58 minutes) © 2011 Preview Clip Online C $169.95 QGR44874 • DVD / VOD
Lost Cities of the Inca Recounting Hiram Bingham’s initial encounter with the ruins of Machu Picchu, this program also exam- ines subsequent discoveries that have produced even greater knowledge of Incan technology, religion, and daily life. (53 minutes) © 2000 Preview Clip Online ‡ o $129.95 QGR40848 • DVD / VOD
Lost Land of the Andes Journeying high in the Andes mountains, this program follows adventurers and scientists who rediscover forgotten cultures, ancient Inca ruins, and rare species of plants and animals. (20 minutes) © 2001 Preview Clip Online ‡ o $129.95 QGR40800 • DVD / VOD
Montezuma: Twilight God of the Aztecs Paralleling a major British Museum exhibition on the Aztec ruler, this program studies Montezuma’s gover- nance, its abrupt end, and its historical meanings. Original BBC broadcast title: Montezuma. (52 minutes) © 2009 Preview Clip Online C ‡ o $169.95 QGR41708 • DVD / VOD
Christopher Columbus: Explorer of the New World
From the dream that led him across the horizon to the fortunes that deserted him and the ongoing controversy over his true place in history, this episode of Biography sheds light on the life of Christopher Columbus—the man, not the legend. Period accounts, rare art and artifacts, and inter- views with world-renowned historians are featured. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (48 minutes) © 1996 Preview Clip Online C o $129.95 QGR42472 • DVD / VOD
The Mexican Revolution This A&E Special takes a close look at the Mexican Revolution, a revolt against a dictator that ended in civil war, with action on both sides of the Mexico-U.S. border. Offers a much needed historical perspective on Mexican-American relations. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (47 minutes) © 2006 Preview Clip Online C $129.95 QGR43090 • DVD / VOD
The Mexicans: Through Their Eyes Guiding viewers through a rich mosaic of history, politics, art, and culture, this program evokes the complexities of Mexico as experienced by its own people. (58 minutes) © 1992 Preview Clip Online ‡ o $149.95 QGR40840 • DVD / VOD
Cinco de Mayo This A&E Special recounts the events that centered on the sweltering May morning in 1862 when an ill-equipped Mexican Army, along with Zacapoaxtla Indians and ordinary citizens, defeated an invading French Army in a history-changing battle. A riveting story! Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (45 minutes) © 2004 Preview Clip Online C $129.95 QGR43041 • DVD / VOD
Days of the Dead: A Living Tradition This program examines sacred, social, and artistic traditions that survived European assimilation and now compose one of Mexico’s most important annual festivals. (53 minutes) © 2005 Preview Clip Online C A o
Columbus: The Lost Voyage This A&E Special brings to life the perilous catastro- phes and dizzying triumphs of Columbus’s fourth and final voyage, as Martin Dugard—historian, explorer, and author of The Last Voyage of Columbus—follows in the wake of the great explorer to sites of discovery and disaster. Dramatic re-creations and interviews with local experts contribute to a composite portrait of a complex and courageous explorer. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (90 minutes) © 2007 Preview Clip Online C $129.95 QGR43043 • DVD / VOD
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Recommended by Curriculum Connections and School Library Journal. $149.95 QGR37589 • DVD / VOD
Cuba: After the Revolution This program looks at the legacy of Fidel Castro’s revolution, examining political, social, and economic conditions prevailing in Cuba today. (60 minutes) © 2007 Preview Clip Online C $169.95 QGR39175 • DVD / VOD
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Guatemala: The Human Price of Coffee This program reveals the hardship and uncertainty faced by small-scale coffee farmers in Guatemala and how many are taking steps to obtain better prices and build better lives. Portions have English subtitles. (26 minutes) © 2004 Preview Clip Online o
“This documentary is strongly recommend- ed as an introduction to Fair Trade and the effect of globalization.”—Críticas $99.95 QGR34472 • DVD / VOD
Populations GEOGRAPHY
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This three-part series acquaints viewers with the effects of large changes in a population and how governments manage that change. Each program tackles the causes and concerns of a different issue: the growing number of elderly people in the U.K., children in Gambia, and migrant workers from the European Union and elsewhere. (28–35 minutes each) © 2005 Preview Clip Online C
Aging Populations: East Devon The issues surrounding an aging population are examined in this program, using East Devon in the U. K. as a case study. $99.95 QGR44532 • DVD / VOD
Youthful Populations: Gambia This program uses Gambia to study the impact of a large youthful population on a country’s resources. $99.95 QGR44533 • DVD / VOD
Population Change: Migration in the U.K. Through the experiences of several newcomers and their families, this program explores the history, causes, and impact of migration in the U.K. $99.95 QGR44534 • DVD / VOD
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