The Media Library of Genesee Valley BOCES

An informative and humorous look at the public and private lives of the Presidents. Animated. By Judith St.George and David Small. Winner Caldecott Medal ; ALA Notable Book

Examines Washington's childhood farm in Virginia, his early military career and life at Mt. Vernon, his leadership role in the first and second Continental Congresses, several key events that led to the Revolution, Washington's role in leading the colonists to victory over the British, and his presidency. [Please Note that this title will be available through the "TIMELY TOPICS COLLECTION" that is housed in your elementary library 1/07 through 6/07.]

From the early days of presidential elections to the Florida Bush/ Gore election recount fiasco, students will see first hand how the election process operates. This program explains the oftentimes- confusing popular vote verses the electoral vote. Also, legal requirements, primaries, conventions, campaigns are covered. The impact of radio and television on Presidential politics is discussed

Children will see the log cabin where Lincoln and his family lived; they will also see young Abe as he walks to school. The death of Lincoln's mother is discussed along with his warm relationship with his stepmother, Sally Johnston. Key events in Lincoln's life are shown in this historically accurate program. His work as an attorney, congressman, and 16th president are discussed, along with the Civil War. [Please Note that this title will be available through the "TIMELY TOPICS COLLECTION" in your elementary library 1/07 THROUGH 6/07.]

Highlights the presidencies of Harry Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and John F. Kennedy. Discusses the use of the atomic bomb in Japan to end World War II, the Cold War, the Truman Doctrine, the Korean War, the Eisenhower Doctrine, the Space Race, the civil rights movement, the Bay of Pigs fiasco, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the assassination of John F. Kennedy

Contrasting his famous speeches against fear with the crises of the Great Depression and his own crippling polio, viewers will experience how this great President's character, and that of his wife Eleanor, affected his era through World War II

Chronicles the life of Washington, including this leadership in the Revolutionary War, his role as chairman of the Constitutional Convention, and his terms as President of the United States. Explains how Washington, the first president in the world, helped unify the nation and set a precedent for the Presidency

Discusses the election of Abraham Lincoln, which sparked the secession of the Southern states from the Union and the Civil War. Discusses the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation, the Battle of Gettysburg, and the Gettysburg Address. Concludes with a detailed account of the assassination of Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth

Over 200 years ago when the authors of the Constitution created the executive branch of the Federal Government, they also specified the basic powers and responsibilities of the Presidency. This program explores the Presidency, its influence and power, and its relationship to the Legislative and Judicial Branches

Highlights the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Discusses Clinton's attempts to create and expand social programs, and the scandals that undermined his presidency. Explains how George W. Bush was elected, despite winning fewer popular votes than his opponent, and how the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 presented new challenges to the presidency: to defeat terrorism and respect international opinion without weakening the rights of security of U.S. citizens