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Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
How can one learn to better see, and appreciate, the world of plants? Explore the most common plant families in North America, as well as some of the fascinating species within them. Along the way, learn the history of botanical science, tips and tricks botanists use to identify seemingly similar plants, and the myriad ways plants define what it means to be human.
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Learn fundamental principles of science. You'll learn about electricity, magnetism, heat, temperature, pressure, surface tension, buoyancy, and much more! For every demonstration, a complete materials list is given, and each experiment features multiple camera views so you can see exactly what happens. Most importantly, every concept is explained in a step-by-step fashion. You'll not only be amazed - you'll understand the science behind every experiment!...
3) Bullied
Series
Language
English
Description
Over two million children are bullied every year, and 4,400 high school students commit suicide. Victims often do not know where to turn. This film is their chance to be heard.
4) Understanding the world's greatest structures: science and innovation from antiquity to modernity
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Understanding the World's Greatest Structures: Science and Innovation from Antiquity to Modernity -- a marvelous learning experience that takes you around the world and reveals the stories behind the most famous bridges, churches, skyscrapers, towers, and other structures from thousands of years of history. These 24 lectures take you on a fascinating and richly illustrated tour that deftly blends history and science to create an unforgettable survey...
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Learn all about working dogs that aid humankind in all aspects of life. See guide dogs, bomb-sniffing dogs, drug-sniffing dogs, cancer-detecting dogs, military dogs and survivor-rescue dogs in action. Understand which breeds are better for each of the specialties. Study which behavioral characteristics and biological traits make certain breeds uniquely qualified for the work they do. Meet Bloodhounds, Bassett Hounds, Beagles, St. Bernards, German...
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
In this ongoing series, social and emotional issues are sensitively discussed with positive and encouraging suggestions on how to navigate our ever-changing, complex world. Coping is a life skill. If one is not careful, one can develop negative coping skills instead of positive ones. This program presents the best strategies to cope with anxiety, stress, fear, and depression. Learn relaxation skills, grounding skills, distraction skills, creative...
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
In this new 2023 high-definition program, learn all about tsunamis? What is a tsunami and how does it form? What are the biggest tsunamis in history and what were the circumstances surrounding them? What steps can we take to minimize the impact of tsunamis on our coastal cities and towns? Tsunami footage and dynamic graphics reinforce important concepts.
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
In this new 2023 high-definition program, learn all about notable firsts in Black American history. Who was the "Mother of Black Literature?" Who was the first Black senator? What were the first Black universities and colleges established in the United States? Who was the first Black person to win an Academy Award? Who was the first Black Major League baseball player? The answers to all of these questions and more are covered in depth with an exciting...
9) Bears
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Showcases a year in the life of a bear family as two impressionable young cubs are taught life's most important lessons. Set against a majestic Alaskan backdrop teeming with life, their journey begins as winter comes to an end and the bears emerge from hibernation to face the bitter cold. The world outside is exciting-but risky-as the cubs' playful descent down the mountain carries with it a looming threat of avalanches.
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
In this new 2023 high-definition program, learn all about how different species of animals birth, feed, teach, nurture, and protect their offspring. Why does a male emperor penguin incubate eggs in the cold of the Antarctic? How did a crocodile named Coquita lay a clutch of eggs in 2018 without access to a male partner? What is Parthenogenesis? How can a male seahorse give birth? How do honeybees learn to find food? How do chimpanzees learn to swing...
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Scout & Friends head over to Shapeville in this delightful skill-building adventure that shows what a circle, square and triangle can really do. A new playground is being built at the park by the Beaver Brothers and soon the pets have their hands full helping with the construction. With the guidance of 'measuring' mice, the pets learn how to measure out all the various shapes, sizes, and dimensions needed to build the perfect parts of a perfect playground....
12) Isaac Newton
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Learn all about the life of Sir Isaac Newton and his major contributions to science. What were the significant events of Isaac Newton's early life? What were his major discoveries? The answers to these questions and many more are covered with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video, as well as on-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment that reinforce important concepts and make learning fun.
13) Book buddies
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Inspire a love of reading and enjoy tales featuring favorite PBS KIDS bookworms. Daniel Tiger and O the Owl read together at the library. Then, Alma shares books with her community. Plus, Buster reads to win prizes, Watt and Windy visit the library, Rosie helps Mom set up for story time at the bookstore and much, much more.
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Former Vice President Al Gore explains the facts of global warming, presents arguments that the dangers of global warning have reached the level of crisis, and addresses the efforts of certain interests to discredit the anti-global warming cause. Between lecture segments, Gore discusses his personal commitment to the environment, sharing anecdotes from his experiences.
16) Oceans
Series
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Features an exhilarating look under the sea through the eyes of those that live there. Incredible state-of-the-art-underwater filmmaking will take viewers breath away as they migrate with whales, swim alongside a great white shark, and race with dolphins at play. Includes first-ever images of elusive deepwater creatures, featurettes, music video, filmmaker annotations, and more.
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Look around you. Great masterpieces of engineering are everywhere. As soon as you get out of bed in the morning, you are putting centuries of scientific and mechanical ingenuity to use. So familiar are these structures, inventions, and services that they are all but invisible. Yet they are just as remarkable as great works such as the Parthenon, the Eiffel Tower, and the Panama Canal. Everyday Engineering: Understanding the Marvels of Daily Life is...
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Have you ever wondered how seesaws go up and down or how screws stay secure in walls? Beginning concepts of mechanical engineering, including levers, wedges, inclined planes, and more, are explored in this newest engaging addition to the How Do series. The How Do series is a great introduction to various STEM topics, each presented in a format that encourages audiences to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind them....
19) Earth
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
A remarkable story of three animal families on a journey across our planet - polar bears, elephants, and humpback whales. An astonishing and heartwarming film filled with adventure, suspense, and humor as it captures rare footage of nature's wildest and most elusive animals.
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