In Space Exploration, Bill examines the "final frontier" and shows the tools humans invent to explore space. Meet Dr. Linda Horn, a NASA scientist who's helping to develop the Cassini spacecraft - destination Saturn!

"Exploring the ocean helps us to better understand the Earth. In 'Ocean exploration,' get a glimpse of some of the special tools required for investigating the ocean and find out why studying the ocean is so crucial to life on land"--Container cover insert.

"In Measurement, see some of our most important tools used for measuring. Telescopes, spectroscopes, microscopes, stethoscopes, radar, thermometers, scales, barometers -- not to mention the humble ruler -- are all used to compare stuff in our universe and make observations"--Container.

Bill Nye The Science Guy talks about the atmosphere, its five different levels, and how it protects the Earth. Bill also soars into the heavy topic of atmospheric air pressure and radio waves.

Sid is trying out his new dance on his hardwood floors when he discovers that friction prevents him from sliding. When he plays ball, he quickly learns that if a ball doesn't have enough elasticity, it won't bounce. This calls for some investigating; after pretending to be 'Super Sid' by kicking the ball with all his might, Sid and his friends take a trip to the Science Center to investigate how using lots of force makes things move far and fast....

Bill Nye studies the body's window to the world--the eyeball.

Includes nearly 100 different science experiments that you can do at home.

Learn with real kids as they investigate creepy crawly creatures including crocodiles, snakes, and worms. Also includes a profile of scientist, Betty Faber, who studies cockroaches.

In Simple Machines, Bill careens around on a roller coaster and furiously pedals his bike on the Tour de Science to show that simple machines doing complicated things can be found everywhere.

"In Plants, Science Guy Bill Nye branches out and gets to the root of the matter to explain wild things about plants such as how they breathe, make food, defend themselves, and move their seeds around."--Container.