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America [videorecording] produced by Scholastic Rock, Inc. in association with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. ; executive producers, Tom Yohe, George Newall ; producer, Radford Stone ; musical ... Read More

Ahrens, Lynn.(Added Author). Dorough, Bob.(Added Author). Frishberg, Dave.(Added Author). Lieberman, Lori.(Added Author). Manchester, Sue.(Added Author). McCall, David B.(Added Author). Mohawk, Essra.(Added Author). ... Read More

Record details

  • ISBN: 1597532002
  • ISBN: 9781597532006
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: [United States] : Scholastic Rock, Inc. ; [2002?]

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General Note:
Based on an idea by David B. McCall.
Originally produced in 1973-77 for broadcast on ABC's Schoolhouse Rock!
Special features: interactive "pop quiz" uses video clips to reinforce key concepts ; ... Read More
Formatted Contents Note:
No more kings / music and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens -- Fireworks / music and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens -- The shot heard 'round the world / music and lyrics by Bob Dorough -- The preamble / music and lyrics ... Read More
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Animation by Phil Kimmelman & Associates and Kim & Gifford.
Participant or Performer Note:
Songs performed by Bob Dorough, Jack Sheldon, Sue Manchester, Grady Tate, Lynn Ahrens, Essra Mohawk, Lor Lieberman.
Summary, etc.:
Translates important events in American history and important features of the American political and social system into original rock songs illustrated by cartoons.
Target Audience Note:
Grade level: K-8.
System Details Note:
DVD ; NTSC.
Language Note:
In English with optional subtitles in English for the hearing impaired.
Subject: United States > History > Juvenile films.
United States > History > Songs and music.
United States > Politics and government > Juvenile films.
United States > Politics and government > Songs and music.
Genre: Children's films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

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