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Select DCMP videos include American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation through a pop-up window for videos not natively in ASL. Select the "interpret" icon in the player controls to launch the pop-up. Reposition the window by clicking and dragging. Suggestions for additional DCMP videos to be interpreted can be sent to recommendations@dcmp.org.

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Canted bird's eye view of a satellite ground station surrounded by grass. Caption. Helping expand America's ever-growing appetite.

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Man in boxing ring, mouth open and gesturing. Caption. I said, Dad, stop! I'm tryin' to understand you.

Storybook cover titled, in English and Spanish, "What Can You Do with a Paleta?" and "¿Qué puedes hacer con una paleta?" Illustration of two children holding up drippy popsicles while a popsicle cart drifts by in the background. Text reads, "By, por Carmen Tafolla. Illustrated by, Ilustraciones de Magaly Morales."

Illustration of a monkey's tail wrapped around a branch. Caption: If you're a monkey, you hang from a tree by your tail.

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We look over the back of an Okapi as it curves it neck to look back towards us. Text reads, "Columbus Zoo."

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Slide shows stars glowing on a background that fades from red to pink to purple with maroon text that reads, "What is a Democrat?"

Yellow horseshoe magnet clings to a rod above text that reads, "What is a Magnet for Kids."

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Slide shows stars glowing on a background that fades from red to pink to purple with maroon text that reads, "What is a Republican?"

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Slide shows circles of light glow behind figurines of Santa and a snowman sitting back-to-back on a circular table. Text reads, "What is Christmas?"

Sparks float above an open book on a black background. Text reads, "What is Context?"

Slide shows a red and tan striped Declaration of Independence poking out beneath a black backdrop and text reads, "What is Democracy?"

Slide shows glowing circles and Stars of David spread out across the background of sparking gold text that reads, "What is Hanukkah?"

Slide shows glowing circles and Stars of David spread out across the background of sparking gold text that reads, "What is Hanukkah?"

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Woman seated next to a boy, both facing camera, for a recorded interview. Caption. Shows six distinct personality types.

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Teenage girl speaks to camera with colored paper and math equations in the background. Caption. They can cool down and think about their feelings.

Storybook cover titled, "Where's My Teddy?" Illustration of a full-size bear running scared through the woods as it holds tight to a teddy bear. Text reads, "Jez Alborough."

Storybook cover titled, "Where's Spot?" Spotted brown dog pokes its nose into a red chest as it looks inside. Text reads, "Eric Hill."

Man wearing a black Columbus Zoo polo speaks to us as he stands in front of an ostrich enclosure. Text reads, "Columbus Zoo."

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Color illustration. Girl laying down in hospital bed as man in lab coat touches her forehead. Caption. Well, you might find this hard to believe.

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Closeup of two gibbons hanging from the branches of a bare tree trunk.

Woman in a black Columbus Zoo polo smiles at us as she clasps her hands while giraffes and other animals roam in the background. Text reads, "Columbus Zoo."

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2 images over a blue square over an orange background. The left image shows a hand holding a red and yellow apple, the right shows a hand holding a container of candy. Yellow text reads, "Apple or candy?" Caption. Which one is good for him?

2 images over a blue square over an orange background. The left image shows a hand holding a red and yellow apple, the right shows a hand holding a container of candy. Yellow text reads, "Apple or candy?" Caption. Which one is good for him?

Blonde woman puts her left hand on the shoulder on a young girl standing next to an open bathroom drawer holding scissors. Another young girl looks on from the other side of the drawer. Caption. Kayla, what are you doing?

Close up of a young girl with red hair, fair skin, and freckles looking down. A green plant with purple flowers and white window blinds are behind her. Caption. Wendy narrates. Hey, wait a minute!

Girl looks out from a sailboat filled with people huddled together. They sail in a turquoise blue sea as stars sparkle around them. Text reads, "Wishes."

Cartoon of 2 adult rabbits wearing clothes, next to a child rabbit wearing a red dress and bow. They are all looking down at a gray wolf in a bassinet. Caption. "He's going to eat us all up. Said Dot!"

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Computer graphic of a beige paper that reads, "Chain of command," next to a graph paper that reads, "Working together." In the background is crumpled piece of paper with illegible text. Caption. Chain of command.

Person against a backdrop of the moon, earth, and an American flag. Caption: (female narrator) Alan Shephard, the first American in space,

Painting of explorer Amerigo Vespucci holding a large golden drawing compass on a map on a wood table. An illustration of a ship with a dark sky and a compass rose are in the background. Caption. Securing a position as a mapmaker and astronomer.

Painting of Christopher Columbus wearing a triangle hat and a large, dark cloak on the left. He is superimposed over a map of the globe drawn in maroon. Caption. Many Americans honor the feats of Christopher Columbus.

Sepia-tone sketch of white-haired Daniel Boone holding a shotgun on his left while looking right, superimposed over a photo of tree-covered hills on a foggy day. Caption. Known as 'The Great Pathfinder.'

Dark gray statues of vikings, Erik the Red and Leif Erikson, superimposed over a parchment-colored old-style map of Western Europe, Iceland, and Greenland. Caption. Erik the Red and his son, Leif Erikson.

Illustration of explorer Ferdinand Magellan leaning over a desk writing in a large book with his right hand. He is looking at a golden ball that he's holding up with his left hand. Caption. Magellan was born to a noble Portuguese family around 1480.

Color illustration of Sir Francis Drake with a large ruffled collar and black cloak next to a globe on a table. An illustration of many large ships with sailboats is in the background. Caption. Drake successfully raided Spanish ships and harbors.

Color illustration of Sir Francis Drake with a large ruffled collar and black cloak next to a globe on a table. An illustration of many large ships with sailboats is in the background. Caption. Drake successfully raided Spanish ships and harbors.

Sepia-tone sketch of the upper half of explore Francisco Pizarro with a long beard. He's wearing a metal helmet with several large feathers and a cloak looking at a trunk of a tree. Caption. The Pizarros overthrew the Inca Empire.

Color illustration of explorer Francisco Vásquez de Coronado wearing a big golden helmet and white ruffled collar. A map is in the background, along with a gold city outline. Caption. Seeking fabled golden cities.

Sepia-tone image of explorer Gertrude Bell superimposed on the left side of a faint image of a sandstone ruin amongst sand dunes. Caption. Explored the desert lands of sultans and sheikhs.

Sepia-tone image of explorer Gertrude Bell superimposed on the left side of a faint image of a sandstone ruin amongst sand dunes. Caption. Explored the desert lands of sultans and sheikhs.

Simple map showing northwestern Europe, Iceland, and Greenland in tan, the Atlantic Ocean in light blue, and a red line depicting a sailing route out of London going north. Caption. Hudson sailed northward, toward Greenland.

Illustration of the islands of the Caribbean. Haiti and the Dominican Republic highlighted. Caption: Cortés lived on the island for six years.

Illustration of explorer Hernando de Soto in silver armor superimposed over an old-style map of Florida and other Caribbean islands. Caption. Hernando de Soto explored, conquered.

Painting of a man with a dark mustache and forked beard wearing a gray turban and red and gold tunic sitting cross-legged. Images of animals on circles form a floating circle around him. Caption. Battuta would travel to even more distant lands.

Sepia-tone sketch of explorer John Cabot with Shakespeare-era hat and forked white beard. He is superimposed over an old-style map of the globe. Caption. Caboto decided to also try to find a westerly route to Asia.

Sepia-tone sketch of explorer John Smith with a fluffy beard, big white collar, and leather coat, superimposed over a red and tan map of the Northeast United States. Caption. He explored and mapped the Chesapeake Bay.

Sepia-tone sketch of explorer John Smith with a fluffy beard, big white collar, and leather coat, superimposed over a red and tan map of the Northeast United States. Caption. He explored and mapped the Chesapeake Bay.

Ruins of a building made of limestone bricks with greenery in the front. The left of the building has a arch with a cross and 4 small windows with iron bells. Caption. Serra founded 9 missions to convert Native Americans.

Sepia-tone map with a label in Gothic-style text that reads, "A Map of Lewis and Clark's Track," with other illegible text underneath. Caption. Mapping the territory and discovering its resources.

Color illustration of a lazy river between rolling hills covered in trees in reds, yellow, and oranges. Caption. Marquette had heard about the great river.

Illustration of Marco Polo wearing red coat and furry cap holding a sword and bow and arrow. His image is superimposed over a color map with a compass rose and Gothic-style text, enclosed by elaborate patterned border. Caption. Marco Polo returned with amazing tales.

Black and white closeup image of explorers Matthew Henson on the left and Robert Peary on the right. Both are wearing fur-lined hoods and furry coats. Caption. Became the first 2 people to reach the top of the world.

Person in a space suit with the helmet removed, the moon in the background. Caption: Neil Alden Armstrong commanded a mission to the moon