Summary: Introduces 6 main characters of the American Revolution. Promotes interest in reading of biography with comedy, tragedy, error, foolishness, courage and persistence that is relevant to life today.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Weston Woods 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV JEASummary: Johnny Tremain is drawn into the Revolutionary War and becomes a patriot, fighting to free the colonies from England. Along the way he learns about life and about himself.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Walt Disney Home Entertainment 2005
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1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY JOHSummary: Animated biography of George Washington focusing on his accomplishments as a military leader and his part in forming a new nation.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: NEST Family Entertainment 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV ANIRockwell, Anne F.
Summary: The true story of James Lafayette, a spy in the American Revolution. After America won its freedom, James returned to slavery. But James's fight for freedom wasn't over.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV SPYSummary: Political turmoil and personal strife during France's most turbulent hour. Follow Charles Darney and Sydney Carton, two friends, in this epic tale of supreme sacrifice and unflinching courage.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Liberty International Pub. 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV TALSummary: Pocahontas, the young daughter of Chief Powhatan, wonders what adventures await just around the riverbend. She is joined by her playful pals, raccoon Meeko and hummingbird Flit. A chance meeting with Captain Smith leads to a friendship that will change history, as the Native Americans and English settlers learn to live together.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2012
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD POCSummary: Ken Burns's two-part, four-hour documentary explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century's most complex and consequential figures, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: PBS 2022