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5) Childcare
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America lags behind other industrialized nations in childcare options, but solutions are emerging. This video focuses on issues of daycare choices and how children, providers, and parents relate to each other.
8) Fatherhood
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New research points to the role that a father plays in his child's IQ development, social adaptation, and even the stability of that child's eventual marriage. This video offers a fascinating look at today's father, and what he can and does mean to his kids.
11) Somalia
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A photo-illustrated introduction to the Muslim nation of Somalia, discussing the country's place in the world, and looking at its land, history, religion, politics, economy, people, communities, and foreign relations.
12) Mike Trout
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From on the diamond exploits to off the diamond insights this series gives the reader a close-up look at some of the very best of today's Major League Baseball stars. Each volume provides a glimpse into what the player is like both on and off the diamond by delving into their childhood and family, media interactions, education and charitable works.
13) J.J. Watt
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A biography of professional football player J.J. Watt.
14) Devin Booker
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Documents the personal life and basketball career of professional NBA player Devin Booker. Traces his high school, college, and professional careers, his greatest moments and accomplishments as a professional player, famous quotes, and his personal endeavors and relationships outside of basketball. Includes text-dependent questions, suggestions for research projects, photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
15) Max Scherzer
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Max Scherzer was the 10th selection of the 2008 amateur draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks. He is one of six pitchers who have been awarded with a Cy Young in both leagues and is a member of the exclusive 2,500-strikeouts club. Scherzer is also one of just six pitchers since 1990 to record 300 strikeouts in a single season. Max Scherzer will also look at the pitcher away from the diamond and tell you about his eye-popping unique physical characteristic...
16) Johnny Depp
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Johnny Depp has forged one of Hollywood's most interesting careers. After becoming a star on the television series "21 Jump Street", Johnny earned a reputation for playing interesting, offbeat characters in such films as "Edward Scissorhands", "Don Juan DeMarco", and "Sleepy Hollow". His greatest success came when he portrayed Captain Jack Sparrow in the "Pirates of the Caribbean films".
17) Will Ferrell
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One of the popular comic actors of his time, Will Ferrell is the ultimate entertainer. For years, his mastery of improvisation and impersonation earned him rave reviews on Saturday Night Live. His hit comedies include "Elf", "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy", "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby", and "Blades of Glory".
19) All about girls
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This video explores conflicting definitions of femininity and what it means to be a girl, and discusses how parents can help their daughters grow into healthy and well-adjusted adults.