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Three Sovereigns for Sarah
$24.95
I used this movie for my 8th grade American History class. The kids really seemed to enjoy it! It was probably the most historically accurate movie regarding the Trials that I have seen. Not only did it bring the Witch Trials to life, it allowed the kids to see what life was like during the 17th century as far as general info. - New England climate, government, church, dress, speak,etc...It is not really graphic, just realistic, but I did forwarn the students about parts that may make them uncomfortable. I also found a great workbook with background, scene descriptions, and worksheets for historical movies - this was helpful as well. The kids found both the movie and worksheets informative and easy to follow. I shared this with other history teachers and am pleased that I got it at such a bargain!

NOVA: Secrets of the Mind
$19.95
This DVD opens up your mind to try to understand another's mind. You are helped to see the world as others perceive it and some of the aberrations that can occur. The brain is such a complex organ that the more you learn about it, the less you seem to understand it.

New York
$129.99
This historical documentary is 1050 hours in run-time. Since so many people have supplied factual descriptions of the collections content, I shall keep my review down to only a few words. These words are as follows...

FANTASTIC! DEFINITIVE! WELL MADE! A VERY ENTERTAINING HISTORY LESSON! THE QUINTESSENTIAL CRONOLOGICAL ACCOUNTING OF THE UNITED STATES #1 CITY!

One other word comes to mind... WOW!!!

The Civil War - A Film by Ken Burns
$99.99
I remember watching this on PBS. I thought the narration was great. A good mix of photos, expert opinions, letters read by actors that were written from Abe Lincoln, soldiers on the field, generals. Any fan of the Civil War would love this.