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Publisher
Distributed by Warner Bros. Entertainment
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (250 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Explores the world of invertebrates, detailing aspects of the life-cycles of numerous species around the world. Topics covered include their prehistoric colonisation of land from the sea, winged insects, the various uses of silk, relationships with plants and other animals and social structures.
Publisher
Discovery Channel
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
4 DVDs : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Join Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman on their quest to separate fact from fiction as they challenge commonly held beliefs. Throughout this popular series from the Discovery Channel, they debunk urban legends using modern-day science mixed with good-natured fun to separate the real ... from the really out there.
Publisher
Distributed by Vivendi Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (ca. 455 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"Journey into the depths of outer space in this five-disc voyage throughout the cosmos. Explore the galactic effects of black holes, relive the excitement of the first lunar landing with never-before-seen spectacular images of the moon and Earth, and transport yourself to the corners of the universe using breath-taking CGI technology and images from the Hubble Space Telescope. 'Wonders of the universe' will take you on an in-depth exploration of...
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
NOVA and National Geographic take a dazzling dive to explore how and why so many of the ocean's creatures light up, revealing a hidden undersea world where creatures flash, sparkle, shimmer, or simply glow.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
2015
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (360 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Neuroscientist David Eagleman explores the wonders of the human brain in an epic series that reveals the ultimate story of why people feel and think the things they do. The ambitious project blends science with innovative visual effects and compelling personal stories, and addresses some big questions.
9) Breakthrough
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2016
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (ca. 270 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
It is a revolutionary new series about scientific explorers and how their cutting-edge innovations and advancements will change our lives in the immediate future and beyond. Every scientific breakthrough is driven by a compelling human drama, the scientists grappling with the fear of failure and the anticipation of success, and at the same time, challenging and inspiring us all to look at the world and its possibilities.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson will tackle one of science's major challenges in each episode, framed as a simple question that ordinary people wonder and worry about. Neil will guide us as he explores dramatic discoveries and the frontiers of research that connect each central, provocative mystery.
Publisher
A&E Home Video
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (88 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
This CGI-driven special will tell the history of our world in two hours from its beginning 13.7 billions years ago to today. It's an epic story that will give surprising connections to our daily lives. From the formation of the earth and the emergence of life, to the advance of man and the growth of civilization, it's a rapid-fire view of our unforgettable story.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
There is a startling gap between the glamorous television world of 'CSI' and the gritty reality of the forensic crime lab. In Forensics on Trial, NOVA investigates how modern forensics can send innocent men and women to prison, and sometimes even to death row. Nova will investigate today's shaky state of crime science as well as cutting-edge solutions that could help investigators put the real criminals behind bars.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
c2013
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano in 2010 turned much of the northern hemisphere into an ash-strewn no-fly zone. Katla, an Icelandic volcano 10 times bigger, has begun to swell and grumble, and Hekla and Laki, could erupt without warning. Iceland is a ticking time bomb: When it blows, the consequences will be global. What can we do to prepare for the coming disaster?
Publisher
Disney Educational Products
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approx. 52 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Digestion: Bill Nye explains how the body's digestive system is like a fine-tuned machine that turns food into energy. Bill demonstrates the process with a steam engine that runs on corn flakes. Respiration: Bill Ney gets aerobic about the importance of respiration as he jogs, bikes, swims, and scuba dives. Discover how to measure the amount of air each breath contains and see a demonstration of how cigarette smoke can infiltrate and injure the lungs....
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Over 60,000 years ago, the first modern humans left their African homeland and entered Europe, then a bleak and inhospitable continent in the grip of the Ice Age. But when they arrived, they were not alone: the stocky, powerfully built Neanderthals had already been living there for hundreds of thousands of years. So what happened when the first modern humans encountered the Neanderthals? Did they make love or war?
18) Volcano
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 57 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Learn about the forces inside the Earth that cause volcanoes to erupt and earthquakes to shake the landscape.
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
c2007
Physical Desc
1 DVD (54 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"Join NOVA on a mind-bending hunt for a monster lurking at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy. Astronomers are closing in on one of the most destructive objects in the universe--a supermassive black hole--and it's hiding right in the center of our own galaxy. Eventually, it will blast jets of radiation millions of miles into space, incinerating everything in its neighborhood, including planet Earth. For a long time, black holes were dismissed as pure...
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Join scientists and citizens alike as they observe the first total solar eclipse to traverse the US mainland in more than a generation. Discover the storied history of eclipse science and follow current, cutting-edge research into the solar corona.
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