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Publisher
PBS
Language
English
Formats
Description
Professor Stephen Hawking challenges a selection of volunteers to think like the greatest geniuses in history and solve some of humanity's most enduring questions. Professor Stephen Hawking reveals our true potential in a radical new science show which challenges a selection of volunteers and the viewer to think like the greatest geniuses of the past and answer some of humanity's toughest and most enduring questions.
Publisher
PBS
Language
English
Formats
Description
Rockets are becoming cheaper and more powerful than before thanks to new technologies. As companies make space more accessible and NASA returns to crewed spaceflight, a new era of space exploration seems to be on the horizon. But will this seeming rocket Renaissance become just more than hype? NOVA explores the latest rocket technologies and the growing role private citizens may have in space.
Publisher
Brentwood Home Video
Pub. Date
2005
Edition
Standard.
Physical Desc
3 DVDs (ca. 230 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Includes 10 of the most requested episodes collected from viewers throughout the 27 years Wild kingdom was in production. The African wild features such unforgettable moments as Dian Fossey's memorable studies of gorillas in Africa, an exciting capture of an elephant in South Africa, the relocation of giraffes and zebras in Rhodesia, and so much more.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Explains how various types of music affect the brain emotionally and physically and features a discussion with Dr. Levitin on his book, "This is Your Brain on Music," which discusses how technology can be used to see the affects of music on the human brain.
Publisher
Distributed by New Video Group
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
8 DVDs (1320 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + activity booklet/parents guide (24 p.)
Language
English
Description
Sparks of discovery fly with this 8-DVD set containing all 52 episodes of the Emmy Award winning animated science-adventure series.
7) Amphibians
Publisher
Disney Educational Productions
Pub. Date
c2004
Edition
Classroom ed.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (26 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Being called "cold-blooded" is no insult to these creatures! In Amphibians, Bill explains how amphibians can live both on land and in water, and he demystifies the process of metamorphosis.
10) Planets
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
p2004, c1996
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 27 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Journey through space and time, witnessing the birth of the sun and traveling to the outer limits of the solar system.
Publisher
A&E Home Video
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 47 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Learn about black holes, find out if they are merely distant celestial bodies or if they directly affect our life here on Earth. Travel to the Bermuda Triangle to gain insight into these phenomenons, and view some of the bizarre events that surround it.
12) Amazing planet
Publisher
[Distributed by] Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2007]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (ca. 180 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In this 3 hour series, one can witness in seconds what took the Earth eons to create: bumper-car continents; ice ages pulsing out of the poles and back; the Himalayas surging upwards; sand dunes swallowing, then uncovering African villages, and more!
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2010
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Embark on an astounding journey across 100,000 light-years to witness key moments in the history of the Milky Way. Using cutting-edge science, National Geographic constructs a 3-D state-of-the-art CGI model of the galaxy. Peer into the heart of the Milky Way on the hunt for super-massive black holes, watch how stars are born and die, fly out and above the plane of the galaxy to understand its true shape, and scour its dusty spiral arms for the possibility...
Publisher
Distributed by NCircle Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 115 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Sid and his friends learn about the world around them by observing, comparing, and measuring to solve various problems. Sid the Science Kid goes to the local Science Center to learn about protecting the environment, conservation, and recycling.
15) Dolphins
Publisher
Discovery Channel
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 129 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Peaceful, intelligent, friendly beings that swim as if they own the sea, dolphins have long evoked humans affection and fascination, but still little is known about them. Viewers will get a fresh look at the world of the dolphins and meet up with scientists who will provide a better understanding of them. See what happened 50 million years ago when wolf-like mammals evolved into the family of dolphins, porpoises, and killer whales. Contains five episodes....
16) Shark
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 62 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Takes you down into the murky world of sharks and their relatives, reveals what motivates these fascinating creatures, and dispels some myths about their behavior. Discover a shark that can fit in your hand and a shark that eats only plankton--and learn that not all sharks are killing machines.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 DVD (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When Columbus stepped ashore in 1492, millions of people were already living in America. It wasn't exactly a 'New World,' but an old one whose inhabitants had built a vast infrastructure of cities, orchards, canals, and causeways. But after Columbus set foot in the Americas, an endless wave of explorers, conquistadors, and settlers arrived, and with each of their ships came a Noah's Ark of plants, animals, and disease. Here is an exploration into...
18) Wild cats
Publisher
Brentwood Home Video
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
3 DVDs (ca. 230 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Includes 10 of the most requested episodes collected from viewers throughout the 27 years Wild kingdom was in production. Wild cats features such unforgettable moments as an in-depth look at African lions, the terrifying capture of a jaguar, heartwarming visits with baby cheetahs, and so much more.
Publisher
NCircle Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (115 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Sid and his friends learn about the world around them by observing, comparing, and measuring to solve various problems. Sid and his friends are embarking on a quest to explore vision, hearing, touch, smell, and taste! Find out all about Sid's Super Duper Senses and find out about your own senses!
Publisher
Disney Educational Productions
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
Classroom DVD ed.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (26 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Have a blast watching the explosive examples Bill Nye uses to explain that everything is made of chemicals. Guest star Candace Cameron shares the lab with Bill and shows that fire is actually a chemical reaction.
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