Ray Messecar
7) John Henry
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
Based on the famous African American folk ballad "John Henry, " this story tells of the legendary contest to the death between a spirited man with a hammer and a steam drill to build a tunnel through the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia.
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
The myths of ancient Greece were passed down over thousands of years, often changing over time. These legendary tales revolved around a family of immortal gods who, while incredibly powerful, had some very human characteristics. In this program, students will observe the creation of the universe from chaos, learn how Zeus became the king of the gods. This video provides an overview of the major characters in Greek mythology and sheds light on their...
10) Defying the gods
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Greek mythology is filled with stories of the tragic fates that awaited those individuals whose poor judgment and excessive pride (or hubris) offended the gods. This video recounts the myths of the weaver Arachne, Daedalus and his reckless son Icarus, Prometheus the fire-stealer, and Pandora.
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Recounts a few of the tales that the ancient Greeks and Romans composed around star formations as they searched for clues about life here on Earth. Presents the tale of the great hunter Orion and explains his placement in the heavens, along with his faithful hunting dogs and the animals he hunted, and who hunted him. In addition, students learn of the origins of the bear constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, and of the vanity that put a queen...
12) Perseus & Medusa
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
"The ancient Greeks believed that their lives were controlled by fate. But how a person arrived at his or her destiny was another matter. Both free will and the influence of the gods played major roles in shaping a person's life. Case in point - Perseus's tale is that of a young man who struggles to fulfill his own fate with the help of the powerful goddess Athena. Perseus & Medusa chronicles this hero's quest to pursue the head of a hideous Gorgon...
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
The oldest heroic epic in Greek mythology, the tale of Jason and his crew of Argonauts sets the pattern for all the hero myths that followed. Jason & the golden fleece is the tale of an epic voyage filled with dangers and pitfalls that serve as a test of Jason's bravery, intelligence and physical strength. Join Jason on his ship, the Argo, as he embarks on an impossible quest to retrieve the magical skin of a golden ram, and in the process defeats...
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
"In Greek mythology, brave Odysseus ruled the kingdom of Ithaca with his clever and beautiful queen Penelope. After leading his troops to victory in the Trojan War, this revered hero began a long and treacherous journey home--an "odyssey" recounted in Homer's epic poem of the same name. In The Journeys of Odysseus, students discover how Odysseus learned to overcome adversity and his own weaknesses in his adventures with the dreaded Cyclops, the mischievous...
16) The Trojan War
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Retells some of the scenes from Homer's Iliad, which depicts the exploits of the Greeks and Greek gods during the Trojan War. Discusses the judgment of Paris (which led to the conflict), the beauty of Helen, the fatal weakness of brave Achilles, and the mystery of the Trojan Horse.
17) Davy Crockett
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
From the backwoods of Tennesse to halls of Washington, D.C., meet Davy Crockett. A legendary hunter, politician and avid storyteller who tames the wild frontier with sharpshooting, cleverness and plenty of humor.