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Start the conversation in your choice of over 70 world languages and dialects through courses crafted using conversational methodology. Every self-paced language course introduces the learner to cultural insights and grammatical nuances specific to their language of choice, delivered through native speaker dialogue, and created with each individual learner in mind.
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Members of the National Society of Film Critics celebrate the wonder of childhood in cinema with original essays commissioned especially for this collection alongside classic reviews from prominent film critics. From animated features to adaptations of beloved novels, the films discussed here range from the early 1890s to the present"--
Publisher
Pikachu Project
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
A peaceful park amid the hustle and bustle seems like the perfect new home for a group of Mythical Pokemon: four Genesect and their red leader. These new neighbors quickly become a problem for the city's residents, though. The Genesect don't trust people, and they've found a dangerous ally in the Legendary Pokemon Mewtwo, whose origins also involve human tampering. But the red Genesect doesn't want Mewtwo's help, and their confrontation quickly rages...
6) Balto
Publisher
Universal Studios Canada, distributor
Pub. Date
c2002, c1995
Language
Français
Description
Part husky/part wolf, Balto doesn't know where he belongs. He's an outcast in Alaska, except to his true friends--Boris, the Russian snow goose; polar bear cubs Muk and Luk; and the beautiful husky, Jenna. One day, a serious diphtheria epidemic spreads fast among the children of Nome. When a fierce blizzard closes off all routes of transport, there's no way to obtain life-saving medicine ... unless a team of sled dogs can race six-hundred miles through...
8) Old Yeller
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Set amidst the landscape of 1860s Texas, a young boy named Travis wants nothing to do with a lop-eared stray. But Old Yeller quickly proves himself a loyal friend, protecting the family farm and saving Travis' life. They become inseparable pals, sharing joyous experiences, and Travis learns valuable lessons about growing up.
10) 102 dalmatians
Publisher
Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Meet Oddball, the spotless dalmatian puppy on a search for her rightful spots and Waddlesworth, the wisecracking, delusional macaw who thinks he's a rottweiler. This duo leads a posse of puppies on a mission to outfox the wildly wicked Cruella De Vil.
Publisher
Shout Factory
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Ready to cheer for the bad guys? This time, Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave and the rest of the Decepticons take center stage in the ongoing battles between the trusted Autobots and the cunning Decepticons! Forget saving planet Earth and get ready to root for the Decepticons in five of their most thrilling adventures!
14) The borrowers
Publisher
PolyGram Video
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
The miniature Clock family has lived with the Lenders for years ... the human "beans" just don't know it. Little things keep disappearing and the "Beans" can't figure out that the Clocks are simply "borrowing household items for their own home within the walls." When the evil, scheming lawyer Ocious P. Potter tries to evict the Lenders from their happy home, the Borrowers try to stop him with a little ingenuity. Suddenly, the toaster's a catapult,...
15) Heidi
Publisher
Key DVD
Pub. Date
[2004?]
Language
English
Description
The classic story of a young poor orphan girl abandoned by her aunt and banished to live with her isolated old grandfather high in the Swiss Alps.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Explore nature, discover amazing animals, and meet wild animal babies with the Wild Kratts! Join Martin Kratt and Chris Kratt as they learn about the unique ways young animals are raised and protected by their parents. In select adventures on this DVD, the crew helps an adorable (and majorly destructive) baby elephant stay out of trouble, wrangles some playful lion cubs, and more! It's adventure at its most adorable!
18) The jungle book
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
An epic adventure about Mowgli, a man-cub who's been raised by a family of wolves. Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan, who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he's ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self discovery, guided by panther turned stern mentor Bagheera, and the free spirited bear Baloo.
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