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EARTH SCIENCE | LIFE SCIENCE | PHYSICAL SCIENCE | GREEN
MATHEMATICS | HEALTH | LANGUAGE ARTS | ART & MUSIC | SOCIAL STUDIES
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GREEN ............................................................... 5
GENERAL SCIENCE......................................... 11
EARTH SCIENCE ............................................. 13
LIFE SCIENCE .................................................. 25
PHYSICAL SCIENCE . ..................................... 41
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ........................... 55
MATHEMATICS ............................................... 57
HEALTH ............................................................ 67
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ENGLISH & LANGUAGE ARTS ..................... 85
ART & MUSIC . ................................................. 95
SOCIAL STUDIES ............................................ 101
INDEX..................................................................125
ORDER FORM....................................................129
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Jamie Hyneman take urban legends and put them to the
scientific test. From surviving a plane crash to training a
goldfish, the MythBusters team designs an experiment to
prove whether it’s possible or another myth busted. The
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Animal Behavior
TRT 15 min
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Chemical Reactions
TRT 16 min
DVD #902791B | VHS #902338B
Force and Motion
TRT 32 min
DVD #902841B | VHS #902395B
Bacteria
TRT 10 min
DVD #902759B | VHS #902296B
Circular Motion
TRT 8 min
DVD #902809B | VHS #902346B
Forces
TRT 24 min
DVD #902866B | VHS #902403B
Botanical Growth
TRT 12 min
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Combustion
TRT 17 min
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Gravity
TRT 11 min
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Buoyancy
TRT 24 min
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Electricity and Magnetism
TRT 36 min
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Inertia
TRT 17 min
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Chemical Changes
TRT 14 min
DVD #902783B | VHS #902320B
Electricity
TRT 16 min
DVD #902833B | VHS #902379B
Myths About Motion
TRT 13 min
DVD #902890B | VHS #902437B
Energy Conservation
TRT 13 min
DVD #902841B | VHS #902387B
Reflected Energy
TRT 16 min
DVD #902908B | VHS #902445B
Sound Energy
TRT 28 min
DVD #902916B | VHS #902452B
Water Displacement
TRT 15 min
DVD #902924B | VHS #902460B
Work and Energy TRT 12 min
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Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye
Host Bill Nye takes viewers on an exciting journey across time and space
to explore one of humanity’s greatest legacies: inventions. This eightpart series showcases the people, stories, and science and technology
behind human innovation, as well as the social and political forces that
enabled its adoption or, in some cases, battled against it. Greatest
Inventions With Bill Nye will spark young imaginations and inspire a new
generation of scientists, visionaries, and dreamers.
Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye 8-Pack
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© 2007
Grade Level: 6-12 | 56 min
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Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye:
Engineering and Architecture
DVD #903682B | VHS #903609B
The Science of Materials
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Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye: Energy
DVD #903724B | VHS #903641B
Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye: Math, Business,
and Industry
DVD #903740B | VHS #903666B
Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye
Where would we be without scientific curiosity? This eightpart series features lively and dramatic accounts of how the
great discoveries of Science were made, how they impacted the
development of scientific knowledge, and how they touch our lives
today. Bill Nye’s insightful interviews from the field with the day’s
leading scientific experts feature some of the Nobel Prize-winning
scientists who have made some of the Greatest Discoveries of
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Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: Astronomy
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Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye: Communication
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Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: Evolution
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Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye: Transportation
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Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye: Scientific
Advances in Our Homes
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Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye: Exploration
From Sea to Space
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Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: Earth Sciences
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Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: Genetics
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Excite students’ curiosity about the world around them by
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Education Edition with Public Performance Rights to your library.
Journey from the rain forests of Borneo to the peaks of the Himalayas to
uncover the beauty and mystery of life on our planet. More than five years
in the making, the series presents never-before-seen animal behaviors,
startling views of locations captured by cameras for the first time, and an
unprecedented look at Earth’s creatures from biological and ecological
perspectives.
This special education edition includes:
PLANET EARTH 14-Pack
©2007 | 3-12 | 644 minutes
DVD #9233B $650.00 | VHS #9225B $650.00
Core PLANET EARTH Titles
©2007 | Grades: 3-12 | 46 minutes
CAVES Discover some of the most peculiar
creatures on Earth. Track dangerous expeditions
through largely unexplored subterranean regions
of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula and New Mexico
to reveal unique underwater passages and
crystal-lined caverns.
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ICE WORLDS The majestic pinnacles of icebergs
display the habitat’s amazing beauty, while the
struggle of a hungry polar bear fighting off
starvation hints at the consequences of global
warming and climate change on polar wildlife.
DVD #20297B $49.00 | VHS #20156B $49.00
DESERTS Voyage to the world’s harshest
environments. Searching for water, shelter, and
other resources dominates the lives of plants and
animals in a desert habitat, but unique features
in the ecosystem make life possible for such
creatures as guanacos, and wild Bactrian camels.
DVD #20305B $49.00 | VHS #20164B $49.00
Supplementary programs Saving Species,
Into the Wilderness, and Living Together
interweave key arguments from leading
environmental commentators about what the
future may hold for the world’s most threatened plants, animals, and ecosystems.
DVD #20339B $49.00 | VHS #20198B $49.00
DVD #20289B $49.00 | VHS #20149B $49.00
DEEP OCEAN From the humble huddling of
schools of bait fish to the bioluminescent defense
of vampire squids, the program investigates
predator-prey relationships and the harsh
realities of life underwater.
Teacher’s guides and ancillary materials for
three targeted grade bands (3-5, 6-8, and
9-12) connect essential concepts to topics in
science, social studies, and the humanities,
promoting critical thinking and developing a
cross-curricular framework for instruction.
JUNGLES Delve deep into jungle ecosystems,
beyond the flourishing plant life, and find an
environment that tests every animal’s survival
skills. Track the life cycle of plants in the jungle
and reveal the intimate relationships between
plants, fungi, and animals to maintain balance
and diversity.
SHALLOW SEAS Stunning footage from
Indonesia, South Africa, Alaska, and Australia’s
Great Barrier Reef demonstrates the astounding
variety of specialization and adaptation
among ocean creatures. The journey of a
humpback whale and her newborn calf from
warm Caribbean waters to their winter feeding
grounds in Alaska captures the triumph of life.
DVD #20347B $49.00 | VHS #20206B $49.00
DVD #20396B $49.00 | VHS #20248B $49.00
MOUNTAINS Tour the mightiest mountain
ranges and meet the rare animals that inhabit
them. Explore the challenges of survival in
mountain habitats for such animals as the walia
ibex, giant panda, and even see never-beforeseen footage of snow leopards on the hunt.
DVD #20354B $49.00 | VHS #20214B $49.00
FRESH WATER Recognizing that all life on
land depends on fresh water, the presentation
emphasizes the importance of rain in the water
cycle and how animals from grizzly bears in
British Columbia to cichlids in Africa’s river valley
use fresh water to protect, nurture, and teach
their young.
POLE TO POLE Follow the sun as it touches
the lives of creatures across the planet,
bringing a fresh understanding of how the
world is interconnected. From the North Pole
to the South Pole, the program illuminates the
importance of the sun’s energy to life on Earth.
DVD #20313B $49.00 | VHS #20172B $49.00
DVD #20362B $49.00 | VHS #20222B $49.00
GREAT PLAINS Following the immense
migrations of caribou across the Arctic tundra
and wildebeest through the African savannah,
the program details life on Earth’s varied plains:
dodging predators, mating and raising young,
and, in many grassland habitats, the constant
search for water.
SEASONAL FORESTS Investigate temperate
forests and find some of the most elusive
creatures and well-adapted plant life on Earth.
Home to such endangered animals as the
Amur leopard and Eurasian black vulture, the
forest habitat plays an important role in Earth’s
ecosystem.
DVD #20321B $49.00 | VHS #20180B $49.00
DVD #20370B $49.00 | VHS #20230B $49.00
Future Series Titles
©2007 | Grades: 9-12 | 46 minutes
The Future: Into the Wilderness
Examine the planet’s wilderness areas and study
humankind’s impact on these nearly pristine
ecosystems.
DVD #20404B $49.00 | VHS #20263B $49.00
The Future: Living Together
Consider the methods and focus of the
conservation movement in today’s society
and evaluate the implications of sustainable
development on economic and cultural growth.
DVD #20412B $49.00 | VHS #20271B $49.00
The Future: Saving Species
Contemplate the benefits and consequences
of conservation methods and the race to save
plant and animal species from extinction.
DVD #20388B $49.00 | VHS #20255B $49.00
GREEN
Introducing Discovery Education’s new subject area, GREEN, focusing
on key issues addressing our planet’s biodiversity, habitats and natural
resources and the challenges we face with preservation and conservation. From our award-winning PLANET EARTH series to our new ENERGY
ALTERNATIVES titles, Discovery Education offers quality content that will
empower students to make more environmentally conscious decisions.
Water: To the Last Drop
Water, water everywhere, and less and less to drink.
Although we need water to survive, contamination
and misuse threaten our water resources. Water: To
the Last Drop travels to Canada, the United States,
Mexico, and the Middle East to study the natural history of water and to investigate the latest technologies used to make the water we do have safe.
©1999 | 6-12 | 52 minutes
DVD #893198B $59.95 | VHS #730093B $59.95
Available in Spanish | SPVHS #778050B $59.95
MythBusters: Energy Conservation
Is it possible to harness “free energy” from the environment? There are plenty of products being sold
that claim to do just that. Adam and Jamie decide to
put several of them to the test.
©2007 | 6-12 | 13 minutes
DVD #902841B $59.95 | VHS #902387B $59.95
Elements of Earth Science: Earth’s
Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate
Explore the atmosphere’s composition and its role in
our weather patterns. Investigate convection currents
and the planet’s major climate zones. Learn how hurricanes and tornadoes form. And discover the causes
of global warming, acid rain and air pollution.
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #893727B $59.95 | VHS #879460B $59.95
Energy Alternatives: Cool Fuel
Roadtrips: Geothermal and Solar
Energy
Shaun and his crew leave their gas tanks in San Francisco as they head for the Oregon border powered
by geothermal energy. After that, Shaun and his dog,
Sparky, rely on solar power as they follow the sun
through Arizona.
©2007 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #904185B $59.95 | VHS #903997B $59.95
Jeff Corwin Experience:
The Galápagos Islands: Land
of Evolutionary Change
Jeff follows the evolutionary footsteps of
Charles Darwin in the archipelago known
as Galápagos, where he encounters marine
and land iguanas, giant tortoise, as well as
a whole new species that has evolved since
Darwin’s time.
©2005 | 1-8 | 45 minutes
DVD #851287B $39.95 | VHS #850602B $39.95
People and the
Environment: page 6
Energy Alternatives
series: page 6-7
Everglades: River of
Life: page 8
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Protecting Our Planet
What changes is our planet facing, including the
effects of nature’s constant forces and the growing
human footprint? And how can we protect Earth’s
riches for future generations? Includes four
feature segments.
Erosion — Investigate how wind, water, and ice create
land formations, constantly changing Earth’s surface.
Conservation — Explores ways we can help conserve and protect natural
resources, especially clean air and water.
Galápagos — Travel to the Galápagos Islands to show the negative impact
introduced species can have on isolated ecosystems.
Rain Forest Plants — Examines this biome’s layers and the link between rain
forests and modern medicine.
©2005 | 3-6 | 30 minutes
DVD #880336B $59.95 | VHS #879015B $59.95
GREEN
People and the Environment
What are the effects of human industry
on our planet, and how can we change our
ways of life to improve its health? Segments
cover the causes and effects of air and
water pollution and hazardous waste and
the impact of recycling and other conservation efforts.
Conservation of Natural Resources
Essentials Pack
©2005 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #778605B $59.95 | VHS #778522B $59.95
Introducing a new science topic? This
Essentials pack does it all! Each pack
includes a Video, CD-ROM, Student Resource
Book and a Teacher Resource Guide.
The Garbage Story:
Dealing with Solid Waste Disposal
©2000 | 5-9
Essentials Pack #771816B $119.95
Threats to Biodiversity:
Why We Should Care
Animal and plant species are becoming
extinct at an even faster rate than the dinosaurs’ disappearance millions of years ago.
Using a case study approach, this program
focuses in some depth on four species that
represent different types of animals and
geographic locations. It also delves into the
effects wrought by humans in their efforts
to live and the necessity for all of us to care
about and preserve the earth’s biodiversity.
©1997 | 4-8 | 24 minutes
VHS #819631B $49.95
Year on Earth 2-Pack
Follow three American teens who travel the
globe to save the Earth from environmental
damage. Visit the Pantanal in Brazil, the
coastline of Costa Rica, and the wetlands of
Botswana--all threatened habitats.
©2006 | 6-8 | 242 minutes
DVD #895904B $89.95 | VHS #895144B $89.95
Visit modern state-of-the-art landfills, incinerators, compost and recycling facilities
and learn how scientists and engineers are
using the newest technology to deal with
one of society’s oldest problems.
©1996 | 5-9 | 17 minutes
VHS #783472B $59.00
Conservation of Natural
Resources CD-ROM
Where can you find an electronic overview
of the splendor of our Earth? It’s all a few
clicks away in this incredible Natural Resources CD-ROM. Video Adventures include:
Introducing Conservation; Sustainable Architecture; Colored Cotton; Living Machines;
and Pet Clothes. It also features hundreds
of printable photos and articles, hands-on
explorations, multimedia presentations, and
movie clips on renewable and nonrenewable resources, recycling, preservation and
restoration, sewage treatment, and even
endangered species.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774083B $59.95
Lab Pack #774927B $199.95
Energy Alternatives:
Cool Fuel Road Trip Series
Shaun Murphy is a man with a mission. Learn
how he and his crew of four people (and one
dog) travel 16,000 miles, through the United
States, without using a drop of gasoline. To
accomplish this trek they use environmentfriendly “cool fuels” ranging from sugar
cane to cow pies.
The Cool Fuel Road
Trips: Water and
Wind Power
You don’t need big
rivers or massive
waterfalls to create
hydropower; energy
can be generated from
small streams. That’s
just what Shaun
Murphy and the Cool Fuel crew are looking
for as they try to travel 250 miles through
Colorado fueled by micro-hydropower.
©2007 | 6-12 | 23 minutes
DVD #904219B $59.95 | VHS #904029B $59.95
Cool Fuel Roadtrips: Garbage and
Cow Manure
On this leg of the trip, Shaun Murphy and
his Cool Fuel Crew use “cow power” to get
from Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Chicago,
Illinois. Then it’s garbage in, energy out.
Shaun finds out how far he can travel on
trash as he tries to get from New York City
to Washington, D.C.
©2007 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
DVD #904201B $59.95 | VHS #904011B $59.95
Cool Fuel Roadtrips: Geothermal
and Solar Energy
Shaun and his crew leave their gas tanks in
San Francisco as they head Oregon powered
by geothermal energy. After that, Shaun
and his dog, Sparky, rely on solar power as
they follow the sun through Arizona.
©2007 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #904185B $59.95 | VHS #903997B $59.95
Cool Fuel Roadtrips:
Sugarcane and Food
Shaun Murphy and his cool fuel crew get a
sugar rush cruising through Florida. There’s
nothing sweeter than running a motor on
sugarcane. Next, the crew tries to determine their “miles per beignet” as they eat
their way through Louisiana with a Hummer
that burns food in a gasifier.
©2007 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
DVD #904177B $59.95 | VHS #903989B $59.95
CONSERVATION | ECOLOGY
Conservation
Cool Fuel Road Trips:
An Introduction to
Clean and Green Fuels
©2007 | 6-12 | 16 minutes
DVD #904193B $59.95 | VHS #904003B $59.95
Cool Fuel Roadtrips: Biodiesel
and Vegetable Oil
Shaun Murphy and his Cool Fuel crew put a
whole new spin on the phrase “oil change.”
Join them as they travel through Oregon
and Washington on biodiesel fuel derived
from vegetable oils and animal fats. And
this energy source doesn’t just come direct
from the farm. In the Lone Star State,
Shaun gives restaurant owners a helping
hand by turning their used vegetable cooking oil into a cool fuel.
©2007 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #904151B $59.95 | VHS #903963B $59.95
Cool Fuel Roadtrips: Corn Whiskey
Ethanol and Hempoline
Shaun Murphy and his Cool Fuel crew head
for America’s heartland, seeking new ways
to travel without gasoline. This time they’re
trying out fuels made from corn and
switchgrass. There’s even a plane ride fueled by corn whiskey. Plant-based cool fuels
also play an important role in Shaun’s road
trip through Alabama and Mississippi, as he
discovers a biofuel known as hempoline.
©2007 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #904169B $59.95 | VHS #903971B $59.95
Biology: The Science of Life:
Ecosystems: The Role of Abiotic
Factors
This fifteen-minute program examines the
role of non-living, abiotic factors and the
role they play in shaping ecosystems. Five
abiotic factors are examined: water, air, soil,
heat, and light. In addition, three air-mediated cycles are presented: the water cycle,
the carbon-dioxide/oxygen cycle, and the
nitrogen cycle.
©2003 | 5-9 | 15 minutes
VHS #789099B $69.00
Biomes for Students:
Tropical Rain forest
Chronicles the abundance of life in the
rain forest, which hugs the equator, and
studies special animals and their survival
skills. Introduces the Machiguenga people,
discusses the effects of logging on the rain
forest, and emphasizes the importance of
the rain forest in the global environment.
©2004 | 4-6 | 11 minutes
DVD #982058B $29.95 | VHS #928295B $29.95
Coral Reefs
Dives underwater to
tour a coral reef and
illuminates the abundant
life that lives near or in
the coral. Explains how
coral reefs form, shows
how creatures rely on
the reef for food and shelter, highlights
the importance of algae, and imparts the
necessity of caring for and preserving this
unique biome.
Biomes for Students: Grasslands
Surveys the great plains of the African
Serengeti and discusses the necessary interdependence of the animals, both predator and prey. Highlights the Masi people
and key animals, with a special focus on the
cheetah.
©2004 | K-6 | 12 minutes
DVD #982041B $29.95 | VHS #928242B $29.95
Saltwater Marshes
Traces the Australian landscape and the animals of the marsh and shows how animals
survive the dry season and thrive in the wet
season. Explores the life of the crocodile
and relates the importance of grasses,
which are the root of marsh life.
©2004 | K-6 | 12 minutes
DVD #982074B $29.95 | VHS #928275B $29.95
Biomes for Students: Polar Ice
Provides an overview of Antarctica’s icy
habitat, describes how its seasons affect
temperature and daylight, and shows how
animals in the water are adapted for the
cold. Focuses on the penguin and how it
raises its young.
©2004 | K-6 | 9 minutes
DVD #982066B $29.95 | VHS #928267B $29.95
©2004 | 4-6 | 8 minutes
DVD #982090B $29.95 | VHS #928291B $29.95
Temperate Forest
Explores the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State, introduces its abundant plant
and animal life, and explains the delicate
balance between plant and animal life. Considers the importance of water and rainfall,
from the lowland forests to the highest
mountains.
©2004 | 4-6 | 8 minutes
DVD #982082B $29.95 | VHS #928283B $29.95
See page 27 for more
conservation and
ecology titles in our
Jeff Corwin series
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Trying to drive a stretch
Hummer from Los Angeles to San Francisco
would normally run
up a hefty tab at the
gas pump. But Shaun
Murphy and the Cool Fuel crew have taken
the ultimate gas-guzzler and turned it into
a clean, green cool fuel machine. You’ll
be amazed by what you can use to keep
this super-sized SUV humming down the
highway.
Ecology
ECOLOGY
Ecology CD-ROM
The Grand Canyon and Yosemite. Rainforests and deserts. Predators and prey.
These diverse subjects are all explored in depth in this must-have interactive CDROM that truly makes ecology eminently interesting. Let your students view five
Video Adventures. Research ecosystems and biomes in the online World Book
Library. Perform a number of hands-on explorations, including species, habitat,
and niches. Create multimedia presentations on a range of ecological topics,
and much more! Includes a Teacher’s Guide. Macintosh & Windows compatible.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774109B $ 59.95 | Lab Pack #774109B $199.95
Daily Planet: Animal Stories
Biomes: Our Earth’s Major Life Zones
Documents interactions and patterns in the
human-animal world, from scientists studying locust behavior to the language and
emotions of horses.
“Biomes: Our Earth’s Major Life Zones” defines and describes the distinctive communities of life that inhabit the unique regions
of the earth, such as deciduous forests,
tundra, taiga, tropical rain forests, deserts,
grassland, and fresh and salt water environments. Sensational footage from around
the world, original music, and interactive
activities make this program an excellent,
informative life science presentation. ©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #881607B $49.95 | VHS #880211B $49.95
GREEN
Daily Planet: Niagara Falls Explained
Traces the history of North America’s bestknown waterfalls from formation to the
present day and features daring rescues
and panoramic views.
©1998 | 5-8 | 26 minutes
VHS #782144B $59.00
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #881599B $49.95 | VHS #880203B $49.95
Desert Biomes: Essential and
Endangered
Elements of Biology: Ecosystems:
Organisms and Their Environment
What defines a desert biome? How have humans impacted this endangered land? This
program addresses these questions and
identifies all aspects of desert biomes.
Plants and animals compete and cooperate
in their environment resulting in what is
often described as a balance of nature
within an ecosystem.
©2002 | 9-12 | 20 minutes
VHS #781559B $69.00
Everglades: River of Life
This video celebrates the beauty, cultural
heritage, and environmental significance of
the Everglades and explores the challenges
faced by one of the most endangered
ecosystems in the nation in a creative and
engaging way.
©2005 | K-8 | 20 minutes
DVD #864116B $59.95 | VHS #864025B $59.95
©1998 | 4-8 | 24 minutes
VHS #818724B $49.95
Cycle Series: The Nitrogen Cycle
All organisms must have nitrogen. This
comprehensive video looks at the role of
nitrogen and explains how it circulates back
and forth from the abiotic and biotic sides
of the natural world. Concepts covered
include the need for nitrogen; free vs. fixed
nitrogen; how nitrogen is fixed; legumes
and soil bacteria; decay and denitrification;
and nitrogen pollution. Students are also
introduced to some of the problems that
crop up when there is too much nitrogen in
an ecosystem. ©1994 | 7-10 | 16 minutes
VHS #783217B $59.00
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Spirits of the Rain
Forest
The Manu Biosphere
Reserve in Peru is the
largest and most pristine
tropical rain forest
preserve in the world. You
can visit one of the most
inaccessible parts of the
Amazon Basin, one of the
last places on Earth where a diverse natural
population of plants and animals coexists
with a tribe of indigenous Indians — the
Machiguenga. Winner of the 1994 National
Education Association (NEA) Award for
the Advancement of Learning Through
Broadcasting.
©1996 | 6-12 | 51 minutes
VHS #716795B $49.95
Fall Brings Changes, Third Edition
Invite your students to enjoy this musical
revision of the much-loved program about
fall, featuring a song that itches to be sung,
all-new scenes of Halloween and Thanksgiving, and some of the most beautiful fall colors anywhere. They’ll learn what the colder
weather brings from descriptions and drawings by children. No adult narration.
©1991 | K-6 | 12 minutes
VHS #929927B $79.95
Our Natural World
Learn about the diverse animals, plants,
and ecosystems native to the Americas.
Segments cover temperate and tropical
rain forests, the changing seasons, and
butterflies.
©2005 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #778548B $59.95 | VHS #778464B $59.95
LAND & WATER
MythBusters: Water Displacement
Even seasoned sailors believe that the force created by a sinking boat is strong enough
to pull a person down with the ship. Learn more about water displacement when the
MythBusters team sinks the MythTanic.
GREEN
©2007 | 6-12 | 15 minutes
DVD #902924B $59.95 | VHS #902460B $59.95
Galapagos: Beyond
Darwin
Rivers: Shapers of Earth Landscapes
This dynamic Earth Science video explains
the water cycle, categorizes types of
streams, and explains fluvial processes
with dramatic footage of the Amazon,
Mississippi, Nile, Rhine, Ganges, and Mekong
rivers and smaller streams around the
world.
Land and Water Essentials Pack
Introducing a new science topic? This Essentials pack does it all! Each pack includes
a Video, CD-ROM, Student Resource Book
and a Teacher Resource Guide.
©2000 | 5-9
Land and Water CD-ROM
Witness the dramatic changes constantly
taking shape in the land, thanks to the power of water and erosion. Video Adventures
include: Dams; Deltas; Glaciers; and Rivers.
Includes a Teacher’s Guide. Macintosh &
Windows compatible. Simulations include
Weather Forecasting, Beach Erosion, and
Scientific Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774257B $59.95
Water: A First Look
This program illustrates
the differences between
salt water and fresh
water; shows how living
things need water to survive; describes how water
can have different forms;
and how water changes
form through evaporation, condensation,
and freezing.
©1999 | 1-3 | 17 minutes
DVD #008995B $49.95 | VHS #819946B $49.95
©2001 | 7-12 | 23 minutes
DVD #859546B $69.95 | VHS #856245B $69.95
Aquatic Habitats
Discover what grows and flourishes in the
waters of the world. Visit the oceanic realms
of the shark, the remote Scottish lake of the
Loch Ness monster, the mangrove swamps
of Florida’s Everglades, and the Chesapeake
Bay’s estuaries. Find out how microclimates
determine an animal’s biological destiny.
©1997 | 6-12 | 48 minutes
DVD #905281B $59.95 | VHS #715862B $49.95
Water: Friend and Foe
In the course of history,
water has carved out canyons, generated power
for cities, and devastated
lives. Four segments address some of the properties, perils, and uses of
water. Turning the Tide
Against Pollution—Tracking Hurricanes—Fire—The Power of Water.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #773903B $59.95 | VHS #773630B $59.95
Earth’s Waters
Covering several different environments, this
feature immerses students in the dynamics,
ecology, and energy potential of water. Includes:
Exploring the Everglades—Hydroelectricity:
Unleashing the Power of Water—Ocean Motions—
Ocean Zones.
Deep beneath the ocean’s
surface live creatures
Darwin could only have
imagined in the 1800s.
His observations were
vastly limited by the technology of the times. This
video gets you in on a
groundbreaking research project that picks
up where Darwin left off.
©1997 | 6-12 | 51 minutes
DVD #10918B $49.95 | VHS #716068B $49.95
Antarctica: Continent of Ice
Travel to the coldest place on Earth without
leaving the warmth of your classroom. This
exciting program takes a detailed look at
Antarctica, exploring its climate, landscape,
wildlife, and those who brave the elements
to study it. Students will be amazed to learn
that some animals can survive the extreme
temperatures and that scientists often live
and work in the bitter climate. The program
also discusses the continent’s unusual, dry
valleys and its various ice forms, including
glaciers, ice shelves, and icebergs.
©1999 | 4-9 | 40 minutes
DVD #986380B $49.95 | VHS #935122B $49.95
Unsafe Waters
Investigate the nature and condition of the
compound that covers 3/4 of the Earth’s
surface. Four segments present recent
discoveries in the areas of marine biology,
ecology, and exploration. Earth: The Water
Planet—Sensing the Deep—Titanic: Anatomy
of a Disaster—Restricted Waters.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #773820B $59.95 | VHS #773556B $59.95
©2004 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #776575B $59.95 | VHS #776492B $59.95
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Blue Planet: Seas of Life:
Frozen Seas 2-Pack
Travel to arctic seas and witness wildlife
living beneath the ice. Beluga whales, polar
bears, emperor penguins, and other animals
have adapted to life in such an extreme
habitat. See how these and other marine
species living in icy ecosystems find prey
and protect themselves from predators.
©2003 | 6-12 | 52 minutes
VHS #772194B $99.95
Seasonal Seas 2-Pack
GREEN
Tidal Seas 2-Pack
Marine life moves to the rhythm of the sea.
Discover how the gravitational force of the
Sun and the Moon pulls on Earth, creating
tides that rise and fall. Learn about extreme fluctuations of temperature, salinity,
and oxygen in tidal cycles. And watch how
tidal highs and lows affect marine life.
©2003 | 6-12 | 52 minutes
VHS #772228B $99.95
Coral Seas 2-Pack
Shallow, warm seas are home to coral reefs,
communities abundant with some of Earth’s
most colorful marine life. Learn how reefs
form and grow over thousands of years. See
rare footage of mass spawning on a reef.
And watch as life renewed after a storm
destroys this delicate ecosystem.
©2003 | 6-12 | 52 minutes
VHS #772186B $99.95
Open Ocean 2-Pack
The open ocean is a vast marine desert,
home to sea creatures that adapt and thrive
thousands of miles away from the shelter
of land and reefs. Learn the fascinating
survival strategies and interactions between
predator and prey in the seas’ diverse marine populations.
©2003 | 6-12 | 52 minutes
VHS #772202B $99.95
Travel to the richest of all ocean habitats.
In these waters, life must adapt to seasoal
changes in temperature, light, currents,
and nutrient supplies. Learn how cycles of
change affect the reproduction, migration,
and interdependence of all marine organisms.
©2003 | 6-12 | 52 minutes
VHS #772210B $99.95
Oceans CD-ROM
Waves pound the shores, huge underwater
rivers come alive, and beautiful fish are
in abundance in this superbly produced
CD-ROM. Study endangered marine life in
the Laboratory, test your knowledge of the
oceans with the Brain Teaser activity, build
a dramatic slide show with music and sound
effect to present to your class. Video Adventures include Introducing Oceans; Coral
Reef; Wind and Wave Currents; and Ocean
Resources. Includes a Teacher’s Guide. Macintosh & Windows compatible. Simulations
include Ocean Ecosystems, Weather Forecasting, Beach Erosion, Scientific Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774323B $59.95
Lab Pack #775163B $199.95
Understanding: Oceans
Almost all our water is gathered in large,
salty oceans that are pushed by the wind,
pulled by the Moon, and swirled as the
planet spins. Explore the mysteries of this
hidden world and meet some of its endangered creatures through vivid footage and
interviews with experts, including explorer
Thor Heyerdahl.
©1997 | 6-12 | 51 minutes
DVD #10611B $59.95 | VHS #717660B $59.95
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Finite Oceans
How wide is the sea? Not wide enough. Not
for all the pollutants we keep pouring into
the oceans, anyway. Although humans have
long assumed that the oceans are too vast
to ruin, it is becoming clear that they cannot absorb, dissolve, and purify all that we
produce. Finite Oceans wakes us up to the
limitations of this once-unlimited resource
as it explores new ways we can repair the
damage that’s already been done.
©1999 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
DVD #10884B $49.95 | VHS #730085B $49.95
Cracking the Ocean Code
Join genome pioneer J. Craig Venter on
a globe-circling ocean voyage as he seeks
new life-forms and genetic secrets that
might help solve the planet’s most urgent
energy and climate challenges.
©2007 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #904102B $59.95 | VHS #903914B $59.95
Elements of Earth
Science: Earth: The
Water Planet
This in-depth look at water
and its importance to
our planet includes the
following segments: The
Oceans—The Impact of
Ocean Currents—The Water
Cycle—Freshwater—Weathering and Erosion—Water Pollution.
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #880773B $59.95 | VHS #879452B $59.95
Coral Reef Biomes: Essential and
Endangered
Explore these underwater biomes and
learn about the climate and diversity of life
rivaled only by tropical rain forests.
©1999 | 4-8 | 28 minutes
VHS #818708B $49.95
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GENERAL SCIENCE
Discovery Education’s science simulations CD-ROMs allow students to
conduct simulated lab experiments; gather and analyze data; gain a
deeper understanding of the scientific method; see science applied in
the real world; see interrelationships among different areas of science.
Each simulation includes integrated science activity worksheets, which
give students a structured science activity.
Earth Science
Simulations CD-ROM
Simulations Include:
Weather and Climate
Beach Erosion
Rocks and Minerals
Telescopes
Ocean Ecosystems
Tectonic Forces
Solar Energy
Scientific Inquiry
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #775437B $59.95
Life Science
Simulations CD-ROM
Bacteria/Viral Growth
Cell Division
Evidence of Evolution
Food and Nutrition
Genetics of Inherited Traits
Crime Scene Investigation
Scientific Inquiry
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #775429B $59.95
Elmer’s Science Fair Kit
Take the stress out of science fair season
with resources and tips for success. From
organizational ideas to research guides to
project starters, take advantage of tools
for teachers, students, and parents to help
ensure that science fair season is engaging
and fun.
©2007 | Teacher
Lab Pack #904276B $99.95
Physical Science
Simulations CD-ROM
Flight
Firefighting
Energy Transmission
Projectile Motion
Electric Generator
Energy Consumption
Scientific Inquiry
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #775445B $59.95
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SCIENCE
How to Prepare a Science Fair Project
The purpose of this program is to acquaint students with the many steps and procedures of preparing a science project for school, district, or state competition. The
emphasis is on the importance of long-range planning and scheduling. In addition to
helping students become organized in their approach, the program will also describe
how to go about selecting a topic, conduct research, develop a hypothesis, incorporate the scientific method into the project, organize notes, set up and conduct an
experiment to test theories, organize and write the abstract and research paper,
construct and design an exhibit, and conduct an oral presentation. ©1998 | 5-9 | 24 minutes
DVD #794123B $59.00 | VHS #782672B $59.00
Science Is
Elementary
12-Pack
G ENERAL SCIENCE
History of Medicine
3-Pack
Explore how medical innovations have changed
our understanding of
life processes — from
birth and adult health
to aging and death. This
three-program set covers fascinating topics in
medicine and sociology
and mesures the imact of such scientific
advances as vaccination, organ transplantation, and cancer treatment. Segments
include: Innovations in Obstetrics and Pediatrics — Innovationsin Adult Care — Innovations in Elder Care.
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high-quality
videos that cover all major areas of your
elementary science curriculum. Designed
to meet state curriculum standards, these
excellent programs deliver solid content. In
addition, Lori Laboratory, the charming and
entertaining host, will hold your students’
interest.
©2001 | K-6 | Avg 18 minutes
DVD #984195B $794.95
©2006 | 9-12 | 168 minutes
DVD #889394B $129.95 | VHS #888396B $129.95
Lab Safety: The Chem Games
Introduction to the Microscope: How
to Use the Compound Microscope
Provides information on the structure and
care of the microscope. Sample preparation
instructions, as well as basic and advanced
techniques for obtaining high-quality
images, are presented. The program also
briefly covers scanning and transmission
electron microscopes.
©1991 | 7-12 | 15 minutes
VHS #934695B $74.95
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This fun, fast-paced video covers essential
skills such as proper chemical storage, eye
protection, using a Bunsen burner, and putting out fires. Students will also learn how
to smell unknown chemicals, clean up spills,
work with acids and bases, and read labels
carefully.
©2000 | 7-12 | 17 minutes
DVD #979922B $79.95 | VHS #945816B $79.95
How To Use A Microscope
This unit of study has been created to
provide students with a knowledge of the
history of microscopes and the proper handling and use of these valuable tools. Upon
completion of the unit, students should feel
comfortable using a microscope and preparing slides.
©1989 | 6-9 | 21 min
VHS #78236B $59.95
What Is Science?
Scientific Inquiry
Explores scientific inquiry by relating it
to everyday questions. Fun experiments
teach students about hypotheses, variables,
observations, theories, and much more.
©2001 | K-6 | 16 minutes
DVD #984179B $69.95
How Scientists Work: What
Is Scientific Inquiry?
From the beginning of human history, natural phenomena have puzzled people and
caused them to ask questions. Scientific
Inquiry is about answering these questions
through investigation. In this program, we
will follow Sherlock Holmes-type investigations in the everyday and natural worlds,
leading to some surprising and fun discoveries.
©2003 | 5-8 | 20 minutes
VHS #786707B $69.00
Be an Inventor
This hands-on, thematic program teaches
scientific method, creativity, research,
writing, problem solving, drawing, building, public speaking, and mathematics.
The program features dozens of students
from the Newberry Academy of Chicago as
they learn about inventions, inventors, and
the creative mind, then go home to create
dozens of wild and useful inventions. ©1995 | 2-6 | 22 minutes
VHS #784595B $49.00
What Is Science?
Science Fair Projects
Shows students what makes a good science
fair project and provides tips and strategies for design and implementation.
©2001 | K-6 | 16 minutes
DVD #984187B $69.95
EARTH SCIENCE
Earth Science
CD-ROM
Collection
These 13 interactive
CD-ROMs each include
Simulations, World
Book Encyclopedia
Library Articles,
Studio, and Theater. CD-ROM Titles: Earthquakes — Fossils —
History of the Earth — Land & Water — Mapping the Earth —
Conservation of Natural Resources — Oceans — Rocks & Minerals
— Solar System — Space Exploration — The Universe — Volcanoes
— Weather & Climate
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #775346B $999.95
Earth Science Video Collection
Earth Science
Investigations
Expand your classroom video resources! Discovery Education Video
Libraries are a perfect curriculum
solution to creative and engaging
lessons with video. Features 31 focused short segments adapted from
our most popular videos. Use each
short segment to introduce, highlight, or initiate key curricular topics.
The Earth’s Formations — The Earth’s Surface — Earth’s Waters
— Weather and Climate — Astronomy
©2004 | 6-12 | 31 video segments
DVD #776138B $219.95 | VHS #776088B $219.95
Expand your library of Earth Science videos
with this comprehensive collection of content
that allows your students to explore the fascinating world of Science. This 7-pack video
collection includes the following titles:
• Understanding: The Universe
• How Big is My Universe
• Wonders of Weather
• Understanding: Oceans
• Understanding: Volcanoes
• Rocks
• Raging Rapids: The Power of Water
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EARTH SCIENCE
Earth Science: The Basics
EARTH SCIENCE
Science Basics! This grade-specific series is the ultimate science
teaching tool. Each 2-Pack includes an engaging student video
as well as a scientific literacy video to aid classroom teachers.
Amazing DVD versions feature additional professional development
video segments to help teachers teach science basics.
Earth Science:
The Basics Grades K-2
Earth Science:
The Basics Grades 3-5
Earth Science:
The Basics Grades 6-8
From oceans and volcanoes to fossils and
storms, introduce young students to a wide
variety of Earth science topics with these
segments drawn from Discovery Education’s
award-winning series.
From earthquakes and the rock cycle to
precious minerals and ocean motions, introduce elementary students to a wide variety
of Earth science topics with these segments
drawn from Discovery Education’s awardwinning series.
From global warming and plate tectonics
to rain and amber, introduce middle school
students to a wide variety of Earth science
topics with these segments drawn from
Discovery Education’s award-winning series.
©2005 | K-2 | 180 minutes
DVD #880500B $89.95 | VHS #879189B $89.95
©2005 | 3-5 | 180 minutes
DVD #880518B $89.95 | VHS #879197B $89.95
©2005 | 6-8 | 180 minutes
DVD #880526B $89.95 | VHS #879205B $89.95
Earth Science for Students Series
Earth Science for Students:
Minerals, Gems, & Ores
Changes in Weather
Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Highlights the structure, composition, and
testing of minerals, gems, and ores and
considers the balance between environment
and the need to mine.
Discusses thunderstorms, tornadoes,
hurricanes, and other weather phenomena
and the importance of accurate prediction.
Illustrates weather mapping, satellite
imaging, forecasting, and more.
Demonstrates the power and influence of
earthquakes and volcanoes and shows how
they alter Earth’s surface. Discusses plate
tectonics, Earth’s interior layers, mountain
formations, and satellite imaging.
©2000 | 7-12 | 23 minutes
DVD #981274B $39.95
©2000 | 7-12 | 23 minutes
DVD #981308B $39.95
©2000 | 7-12 | 23 minutes
DVD #981316B $39.95
The Rock Cycle
Examines the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock; and analyzes the physical and chemical conditions
that produce them
©2000 | 7-12 | 23 minutes
DVD #981233B $39.95
Earth Science Simulations
CD-ROM
Each simulation allows students to · Conduct simulated lab experiments · Gather and analyze data · Gain a deeper understanding of
the scientific method · See science applied in the real world · See
interrelationships among different areas of science. Each simulation includes integrated science activity worksheets, which give
students a structured science activity. Simulations include: Weather
and Climate, Beach Erosion, Rocks and Minerals, Telescopes, Ocean Ecosystems, Tectonic
Forces, Solar Energy, and Scientific Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #775437B $59.95
Basics of Geology: Formations of
Continents and Mountains
Lesson One, “Introduction to Geology,”
presents the basic terms of geology, the
diversity of the earth’s surface, the planet’s
internal structure, and the historical
developments which help explain oceanic
and continental formation. Lesson Two,
“Mountains, Volcanoes, and Earthquakes,”
demonstrates the dynamics of the plate
tectonics theory. Concepts such as folding
and buckling, subduction, volcanism, undersea mountains, and earthquakes are all
explored in this video. ©1998 | 5-9 | 23 minutes
VHS #784660B $119.00
EARTHQUAKES & VOLCANOES
Understanding: Volcanoes
Volcanoes: Mountains of Fire
Once, the power of volcanoes was thought
to be the work of the gods. Now scientists
better understand the subterranean forces
that cause these steaming mountains to
spew fire and molten rock. Follow the pace
and rhythm of geologic movement and
time, and see how scientists track this motion to predict the next time a volcano will
blow.
Ring of fire, lava lakes, hot spots- these are
just a few of the interesting items covered
in this program. Students will see the three
types of volcanoes; shield cinder stone, and
composite, and how they are formed.
©1997 | 6-12 | 51 minutes
DVD #10603B $59.95 | VHS #717728B $59.95
This CD-ROM features spectacular footage
to bring an explosion of excitement into
your classroom. Simulate plate tectonic
activity, explore a volcano’s angle of repose
with a clever hands-on activity, or analyze
data about the mineral composition of lava.
Students can view film clips from Discovery
Channel videos, learn about the birth of a
volcano, see volcanologists at work, witness
death and disaster, and review the different
types of volcanoes. Includes a Teacher’s
Guide. Macintosh & Windows compatible.
Simulations include Tectonic Forces, Minerals & Rocks, and Scientific Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774448B $59.95
Everything You
Need to Know:
Volcanoes
Learn how a volcanic
eruption can have all the
power of a nuclear explosion, and find out which
part of an eruption is the
most dangerous to people.
©2007 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #904094B $59.95 | VHS #903906B $59.95
Yellowstone:
Volcanic Legacy
This national treasure is
the embodiment of geologic greatness: thermal
fissures, geysers, and microbe-packed hot springs
are just a few of its boasting points. But visitors to
this 2.2-million-acre park
had better get their bison and grizzly fixes
soon — scientists believe a major volcanic
eruption is imminent.
©1999 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
VHS #722835B $49.95
Continents Adrift:
An intro to Continental Drift
Learning about Continental Drift and Plate
Tectonics, viewers will see that ocean wave
will break on new shorelines, towering
mountains will rise in places that are now
flat and earthquakes and volcanoes will
continue to shape the new land.
©1995 | 5-8 | 26 minutes
DVD #10280B $49.95 | VHS #818674B $49.95
Daily Planet: In Search of
Mt. Everest
Experiences the grueling trek up the world’s
highest mountain, beginning at base camp
and ending at Everest’s summit, and reveals
how biology contributes to the high-altitude
living adaptations of the Nepalese.
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #881581B $49.95 | VHS #880195B $49.95
Witness the elements at
work in our world. From
calcium and caves to sulfur and volcanoes, this
program illustrates the
power of basic chemical
substances in nature.
©2006 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #17145B $59.95 | VHS #17640B $59.95
Earthquakes
CD-ROM
Studying earthquakes is vital to
our future. Video
Adventures include:
Earth in Motion; San
Andreas Fault; Measuring, Monitoring, and Predicting; Earthquake Proofing; and Himalayan Earthquake
Zone. Includes a Teacher’s Guide. Macintosh
& Windows compatible. Simulations include
Tectonic Forces, Minerals & rocks, and
Scientific Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774091B $59.95
Lab Pack #774935B $199.95
Plate Tectonics: Our
Restless Planet
Through clear maps and
international footage, the
program divulges the details of volcanic eruptions,
earthquakes, sea floor
movement, subduction
zones, mountains, and the
theory of Pangaea. Students will appreciate
this candid look at the spectacular side of
nature and will consider the future of our
ever-changing continents.
©1999 | 4-9 | 15 minutes
DVD #987347B $69.95
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Volcanoes CD-ROM
©1995 | 5-8 | 27 minutes
VHS #819920B $49.95
Elements in Action:
Nature’s Power
HISTORY OF THE EARTH
Ever-Changing Earth for Students Series
Witness the awesome power of Mother Earth and learn
about the processes that influence and shape her. Students
will experience storms and exciting natural events!
Ever-Changing Earth for Students:
Tornado
Hurricane
Lightning
Discusses why tornadoes occur, highlights
the effects of tornadoes on communities,
visits the aftermath of tornadoes, and looks
at the ways people predict and track them.
Illustrates these mighty storms, explains
how they form, looks at the devastating
effects, reviews the levels of hurricanes,
observes how they are forecasted, and
features Bertha.
Shows how lightning forms, illuminates
the mythology behind lightning, explains
thunderclouds, and observes people tracking lightning.
EARTH SCIENCE
©2004 | K-6 | 12 minutes
DVD #982157B $29.95 | VHS #928358B $29.95
Volcanoes
Unearths the details of volcanic activity,
traces volcano patterns across the continents, tours the active region of Hawaii, and
shows how scientists monitor eruptions.
©2004 | K-6 | 9 minutes
DVD #982140B $29.95 | VHS #928341B $29.95
Global Warming
Emphasizes the interconnectivity of the
atmosphere and Earth, defines fossil fuels
and greenhouse gases, considers the effects of carbon dioxide on the atmosphere
and Earth, and warns about the possible
extinction of species.
©2004 | K-6 | 6 minutes
DVD #982181B $29.95 | VHS #928382B $29.95
Junior Geologist: Our
Planet Earth
From views of the Earth
from a space shuttle,
students begin their exploration of the science of
geology. Spectacular footage of the many different
land formations across
our planet’s surface help to excite students
about the geology of our planet. Segments
addressed include: What is geology? What
is inside the Earth? How has the Earth
changed over time? Why does the Earth’s
surface differ from place to place?
©2004 | K-9 | 10 minutes
DVD #982132B $29.95 | VHS #928333B $29.95
Erosion
Relates the role of gravity in erosion,
documents how scientists study erosion,
highlights the California landslide problem,
surveys the destruction caused by fast erosion, and discusses why deforestation and
development increase the erosion process.
©2004 | K-6 | 7 minutes
DVD #982124B $29.95 | VHS #928325B $29.95
Tsunami
Examines how these massive waves form,
shows how they affect human environments, and explains how scientists forecast,
measure, and prepare for them.
©2004 | K-6 | 13 minutes
DVD #982116B $29.95 | VHS #928317B $29.95
Junior Geologist:
How Does the Land Wear Down?
Illustrates and explains the effects of water,
wind, and gravity on our planet’s surface.
Segments addressed include: How does
moving water wear down the land? How
does ice wear down the land? How does
wind wear down the land? What other
forces can wear down the land?
©1993 | 2-4 | 11 minutes
VHS #780981B $49.00
©1993 | 2-4 | 9 minutes
VHS #839050B $49.00
©2004 | K-6 | 12 minutes
VHS #928366B $29.95
Storms
Explains how and why different storms
develop, describes how temperature and
precipitation influence storms, and more.
©2004 | K-6 | 8 minutes
VHS #928374B $29.95
Atmosphere & Meteorology DVD
Differentiates the layers of the atmosphere,
tells how water vapor and temperature
influence weather, relates the constant
movement of cold and warm air, and identifies the instruments used to study the
atmosphere and predict weather.
©2004 | K-6 | 11 minutes
DVD #982199B $29.95
Earth’s
Catastrophic Past
Never has Earth been a
more violent place than
when the planet first
formed. Brilliant graphics
depict the formation of
the oceans, show how
volcanoes played a major
part in creating the first
life forms, bring dinosaurs to life and extinction, and re-create the continental collisions
that formed such geologic features as the
massive Himalayas. Be there for the glory
“in the beginning.”
©1999 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #893016B $59.95 | VHS #722785B $59.95
Forces That Shape the Earth
Unearth fun fossil facts like the Earth’s
processes of erosion, lithospheric plate
movement, and the effects of atmospheric
conditions. Video Adventures include Fossil
Voyage; Amber; Mammoth; Rhino Fossils;
and Fossil Tunnels. Includes a Teacher’s
Simulations include Evidence of Evolution,
Minerals & Rocks, and Scientific Inquiry.
Based on current data derived from the
United States Geological Society and from
teams of scientists from around the world,
“Forces That Shape the Earth” visually
and graphically studies the critical forces
contributing to the formation and reformation of the Earth’s surface. The geophysical
world of volcanism, plate tectonics, seismic
events, mountain building, weathering and
erosion along with the geological processes involved in the formation of igneous,
sedimentary, and metamorphic rock are all
clearly presented in an interesting format
covering the essential curriculum guidelines
of the high school science framework.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774174B $59.95
Lab Pack #775015B $199.95
Discover Magazine:
Living Fossils
Can you imagine not changing for 250 million years?
The horseshoe crab, an
arachnid, has remained true
to its form during that time.
Today, scientists are studying it for clues for contemporary medicine.
Take a look at the coelacanth, one of the
world’s oldest fossils, and the archaea, from
which scientists believe plants and animals
evolved. Examine these living fossils and
others in this amazing program.
©2001 | 6-12 | 51 minutes
DVD #10371B $49.95 | VHS #764696B $49.95
When Dinosaurs Roamed America
Recent scientific findings reveal how
dinosaurs lived and died right in our own
backyard. Learn the anatomy and physiology of these prehistoric creatures as you
study dinosaur fossils in different regions of
the United States.
©2002 | 9-12 | 20 minutes
VHS #783761B $69.00
Historical Geology: A Glimpse of the
Earth’s Past
Like a window into another world, “Historical Geology: A Glimpse of the Earth’s Past”
briefly explores the Earth’s 4.6 billion year
history of life, land, and climate. Using
an interactive learning format, information about each eon, era, and period of
the geologic time scale are covered based
on the perspective of current scientific
thought. Live video, graphics, and fossils tell
the never-ending story of plate movement,
mountain formation, climatic changes,
ancient life forms, extinction, and present
day life forms.
©2002 | 9-12 | 20 minutes
VHS #782862B $69.00
Land of the Mammoth
Amazing animation brings the Pleistocene
Epoch to life. Enter the Ice Age and encounter the woolly mammoth and other fantastic
creatures. Join scientists in examining the
various theories for the mammoth’s extinction. Based on new information garnered
from the forensic studies of the Jarkov
mammoth unearthed in 1999, this program
is guaranteed to engage students.
©2001 | 6-12 | 51 minutes
VHS #763854B $49.95
Earth’s Ecology
Oceans provide habitats for millions of
marine species and cover more than 70
percent of Earth’s surface. Segments detail
seafloor maps, the role of water in our planet’s life cycles, three states of matter, and
the crucial balance among all life-forms.
©2005 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #778589B $59.95 | VHS #778506B $59.95
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774216B $59.95
How do geologists know what happened to
Earth billions of years ago? Segments cover
the nature and divisions of geologic time,
a variety of prehistoric life-forms, and how
fossils reveal clues to Earth’s distant past.
This integrated video outline of the geologic
and biologic history of the earth provides
students with a basic understanding of the
major geologic and biologic events from the
Precambrian Era to the present.
©2006 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #890186B $59.95 | VHS #889196B $59.95
Your class can marvel at what made Earth
and dive into one of the world’s largest cave
systems.
Prehistoric Earth
The History of the Earth:
Over the Eons
Dig in with paleontologists and researchers and
discover the exciting
debates and controversies of modern archeology. Students will join an
excavation in Montana
to find the remains of an
unusually small sauropod
and learn about a recently discovered flyi
History of Earth CD-ROM
©2002 | 6-12 | 52 minutes
VHS #767558B $49.95
©2005 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #778613B $59.95 | VHS #778530B $59.95
Uncovering Fossils
History of Earth Essentials Pack
©2000 | 5-9
©2000 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #852939B $49.95
EARTH SCIENCE
Fossils CD-ROM
What’s Inside the Earth?: An
Introduction to the Earth’s Interior,
Crust, and Mineral Resources
The earth’s interior consists of several
different layers, the outer shell broken into
more than a dozen moving plates and the
crust criss-crossed by cracks called faults.
The end results are mountains, volcanoes,
earthquakes, various types of rocks, geysers, and hot springs.
©1995 | 5-8 | 26 minutes
VHS #820084B $49.95
Earth’s Changing
Surface
EARTH SCIENCE
Underground expeditions
and satellite navigation
give students an exciting
introduction to geology and
geography.
©2004 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #776567B $59.95
VHS #776484B $59.95
Glaciers & Glaciation
Fascinate students with this in-depth look
at glaciers and broaden their knowledge of
the water cycle. The program illustrates the
development of glaciers in different stages,
including their movement, their effects
on mountain features and landforms, and
their advancement and retreat. Through
clear explanations, demonstrations, and
computer imagery, students will see how
the hydrologic cycle influences the buildup
of ice and snow during periods of global
cooling and will understand both the short
and long-term effects of glaciation.
©2000 | 7-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #986778B $69.95
Mapping the Earth CD-ROM
See how new technology allows us to
create sophisticated maps with detailed
surface features. Video Adventures include
Remote Sensing; Global Positioning System;
Mountains; Seafloor Maps; and Early Maps.
Tectonic Forces, Weather Forecasting,
Beach Erosion, and Scientific Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774299B $59.95
Lab Pack #775130B $199.95
Grand Canyon:
Our Geological Past
The place that Teddy
Roosevelt felt was too majestic for man to meddle
with offers far more than
breathtaking vistas. The
canyon supports a vast,
fragile ecosystem that
begs for preservation.
Journey down the Colorado River with John
Powell to learn about life here now and
the Native American life it supported for
thousands of years.
©1999 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
VHS #722801B $49.95
Elements of Earth
Science: The Earth:
Inside and Out
Discover the source of
mountains, volcanoes, and
earthquakes. See Earth’s
constantly shifting crust in
action and what, exactly,
causes earthquakes and
volcanic eruptions.
Earth’s Energy
From Benjamin Franklin’s kite experiment
to the latest advances in solar energy, investigate the many ways we use the Earth’s
natural resources. Includes four feature segments. Sources of Energy—Electricity—Magnetism—Solar Energy.
©2005 | 3-6 | 30 minutes
DVD #880369B $59.95 | VHS #879049B $59.95
Elements of Earth
Science: The
Planet Earth
This in-depth tour of our
planet includes the following segments: The History
of the Earth—The Earth’s
Structure—The Origin and
Influence of the Moon—The
Moon’s Influence on
Earth—The Earth’s Magnetic Field—Energy
from the Sun.
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #880757B $59.95 | VHS #879437B $59.95
The Living Earth
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #880765B $59.95 | VHS #879445B $59.95
Explore what life was like on Earth hundreds
of millions of years ago. And follow scientists as they uncover dinosaur fossils.
Earth: A First Look
©2003 | 3–6 | 26 minutes
VHS #772251B $59.95
Oceans, mountains, rivers and volcanoes
are all major features of the earth. This program describes these features and explains
how water, air, and land provide valuable
resources. The structure of the earth,
including the crust, mantle and core, is also
explained. Students will see that the earth’s
crust changes because of earthquakes,
volcanoes, weathering, and erosion.
©2000 | 1-3 | 17 minutes
DVD #008912B $49.95 | VHS #818765B $49.95
Prehistoric Earth
Burrow through the layers of the Earth to
explore our planet’s ancient structure. The
program explains the system used by scientists to describe and chart prehistoric time
periods before following a team of paleontologists on a fossil dig.
©2005 | 3–6 | 25 minutes
VHS #778530B $59.95 | DVD #778613B $59.95
The Living Earth
Explore what life was like on Earth hundreds of millions of years ago. Learn about
the supercontinent Pangaea and how the
planet’s shifting plates of crust formed the
world we know today. Then follow scientists
as they uncover dinosaur fossils.
©2003 | 3-5 | 26 minutes
DVD #893131B $59.95 | VHS #772251B $59.95
Visit
library.
ROCKS & MINERALS
Geological Processes
Rocks and Minerals
Solidify students’ understanding of rocks,
minerals, plate tectonics, and more. This
thorough, well-executed program travels around the United States to identify
examples of igneous, metamorphic, and
sedimentary rocks.
Be a geologist for a day as you travel
through the southwest United States studying dramatic rock formations and learning
what they tell us about Earth’s past—and
future. Rocks — Erosion — Grand Canyon.
©2005 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #778597B $59.95 | VHS #778514B $59.95
©2002 | 3-6 | 26 minutes
DVD #905356B $59.95 | VHS #767699B $59.95
Rocks and Minerals: The Hard Facts
Rocks and Minerals
Discovery Education Learning Packs provide
all the multimedia tools you need to bring our
dynamic Earth to life.
This pack includes an elementary video and
CD-ROM, a 30-pack classroom set of student
worksheets, teacher’s guides, and online
resources.
©2002 | 3-6
Kit #768564B $99.95
Dynamic Earth
Let this fast-paced compilation introduce your
elementary learners to Mother Nature in a really
bad mood. Segments include: Tidal Wave—
Hurricane—Tornado—Lightning.
©1998 | 3-6 | 52 minutes
DVD #10850B $59.95 | VHS #717405B $59.95
Dynamic Earth CD-ROM
Video clips about tidal waves, tornadoes,
lightning and more give students a rare up-close
look at our raging planet. An interactive cyclone
lab will literally blow them away with hands-on
activities. Budding meteorologists can further
research thunderhead clouds, hail, safety issues
in violent weather, tsunamis, underground earthquakes, tools for studying weather, and more.
©2002 | 3-6
CD-ROM #767954B $49.95
Lab Pack #768218B $199.95
Elements of Earth Science:
Rocks, Minerals, and Soils
Examine ideas about how the Earth has
been shaped. Learn about the rock cycle
and three main types of rocks. Investigate
how fossil fuels are formed and the impact
that burning them has on the environment.
©2000 | 4-6 | 15 minutes
DVD #855817B $49.95
Rocks
Rocks—After watching this video, students
will feel like they’ve actually touched the
soft sedimentary rock of Monument Valley
and the hard igneous rock of Sunset Crater.
They’ll love learning why rocks form and
seeing how erosion continually sculpts and
carves the magnificent Arizona landscape.
Grand Canyon—Each majestic layer of
the Grand Canyon provides a clue to our
geologic past, and the dramatic climactic
changes that have altered the landscape.
Students unearth how the Grand Canyon
was formed and discover the Colorado
River’s powerful role in shaping it.
©2004 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
DVD #11114B $59.95 | VHS #740100B $59.95
Rocks and Minerals Learning Pack
©1987 | 4-6 | 17 minutes
VHS #819359B $29.95
Rocks and Minerals CD-ROM
Watching video clips on their computers
about inanimate objects may not sound
exciting, but once your students see
Introducing Rocks & Minerals, plus four
others, they’ll rock out! Only this interactive
CD-ROM from Discovery Channel is filled
with multimedia ways to get your students
involved with this subject. Let them explore
the Limestone Story in the Library. See
landslides and write about why they happen
and more.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774364B $59.95
Lab Pack #775205B $199.95
Finally, a comprehensive unit filled with
multimedia resources for all learning styles.
Take an up-close look at lava, visit the
Grand Canyon, and much more with this
Discovery Education learning pack. Includes
an elementary video, an elementary CDROM featuring interactive games, activities
and mulitmedia tools, a 30 pack classroom
set of Discovery Wraps student worksheets
and a comprehensive teacher’s guide,
including lesson plans and teaching strategies for integrating all components into the
curriculum, and online resources for lesson
support.
©2002 | 3-6
Learning Pack #770123B $99.95
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #880799B $59.95 | VHS #879478B $59.95
EARTH SCIENCE
Dynamic Earth Learning Pack
Footage of various rock formations and a
”field trip” to a quarry, mine and cave will
give students the ability to recognize specific rocks and minerals. Colorful graphics
and animation show the layers of the Earth
and how rocks are formed.
Students travel with a geologist and explore
what the earth is made of. The geologist
performs simple tests identifying minerals,
which make up most rocks, including quartz
and crystals. Students are shown how rocks
are formed as well as their properties and
characteristics. Included are: igneous rock
formation, lava, sedimentary rock, fossil
in rock and metamorphic rock. The earth’s
crust and mantle are in a constant cycle of
movement and change. These processes
can change one sort of rock into another.
SPACE
Space Science: The Basics
EARTH SCIENCE
This series features videos based on award-winning science
documentaries produced by Discovery Channel School for the
elementary classroom. The segments offer a wide range of
content that develops science literacy among younger students. Included in this series are professional development
segments designed specifically to help teachers in classrooms.
Space Science: The Basics K-2
Space Science: The Basics 3-5
Space Science: The Basics 6-8
From satellites and the atmosphere to
GPS technology and the scientific method,
introduce young students to a wide variety
of space science topics with these segments
From the sun’s energy and space exploration to rockets and satellites, introduce
elementary students to a wide variety of
space science topics with these segments
From exploring Jupiter and the Hubble
Space Telescope to flight and how we use
the stars, introduce middle school students
to a wide variety of space science topics
with these segments drawn from Discovery
Education’s award-winning series.
©2005 | K-2 | 180 minutes
DVD #880567B $89.95 | VHS #879247B $89.95
©2005 | 3-5 | 180 minutes
DVD #880575B $89.95 | VHS #879254B $89.95
©2005 | 6-8 | 90 minutes
DVD #880583B $89.95 | VHS #879262B $89.95
All About Astronomy 4-Pack
Investigate ways to protect our planet.
Examine the technology that has allowed
us to explore our solar system and what it’s
taught us. And take an illuminationg look at
stars. Includes 15 feature segments, spread
across four titles- Protecting Our Planet,
Liftoff Into Space, The Story of the Solar
System, and Exploring Stars.
The Sky Above: A First Look
The sky is the stars, planets, and moon; it
is the sun and clouds. The sky is everything
above us. Students will get a great first look
at our solar system- the earth and other
planets that revolve around the sun.
©2000 | 1-3 | 17 minutes
DVD #008961B $49.95 | VHS #819458B $49.95
©2005 | 3-6 | 120 minutes
DVD #880401B $179.95 | VHS #879080B $179.95
Exploring Stars
Of the billions of stars in the night sky, no
two are exactly alike. Discover how they
are classified according to size, surface
temperature, and brightness. Then peer
through the most advanced telescopes.
Includes three feature segments.
Characteristics of Stars—Studying the
Stars—Hubble Space Telescope.
©2005 | 3-6 | 30 minutes
DVD #880393B $59.95 | VHS #879072B $59.95
Astronomy Learning Pack
Discovery Channel Learning Packs include
An elementary video, an elementary CDROM featuring interactive games, activities
and mulitmedia tools, a 30 pack classroom
set of Discovery Wraps student worksheets
and a comprehensive teacher’s guide,
including lesson plans and teaching strategies for integrating all components into the
support.
©2002 | 3-6
Visit
library.
Space Science for Students:
The Solar System & Stars
Reviews the big bang theory, explains
the role of the sun, and details important
aspects about all the planets: location,
temperature, composition, atmosphere, and
natural satellites. Chronicles the cycle of
stars, including how they die and are born,
and relates the benefits of studying stars.
©2004 | 4-6 | 17 minutes
DVD #982413B $29.95
The Solar Empire: A Star is Born
Venture into the wild black yonder with this
introduction to our solar system. Do look
directly into Part One’s spin on our Sun,
beginning with its genesis; then glimpse
the bleak future of our supreme star as
it eventually dwindles. In Part Two, peek
at intimate planetary details provided by
the Hubble Space Telescope and Voyager
probes.
©1998 | 6-12 | 53 minutes
DVD #777995B $49.95 | VHS #718197B $49.95
SPACE
Discover Magazine:
How Big Is My Universe
What better way to answer the eternal
question about size than to bring the solar
system down to Earth? Astronomer Sheldon
Schafer did just that by converting Peoria,
Illinois, and its immediate surroundings
into a scale model of our solar system. Join
Schafer as he bikes from one planet to another (!) to gauge the vastness of distances
in outer space.
©1999 | 6-12 | 10 minutes
VHS #723478B $49.95
Since manned space
exploration was launched
some four decades ago,
scientists have made
unprecedented discoveries about the planets
that circle our sun.
Segments cover space
telescopes, new findings about the solar
system, and the inner workings of the sun.
©2005 | 6-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #777870B $59.95 | VHS #777771B $59.95
Exploring Space: The Universe:
The Vast Reaches of Space
This in-depth space tour
includes the following
segments: The Big Bang
and the Origin of the Universe—Stars, Galaxies, and
the Milky Way—The Origin
of the Solar System— The
Inner and Outer Planets—Comets, Asteroids,
and Meteorites—The Earth’s Orbit.
Illuminates students’ understanding of
space by delving into such topics as black
holes, dark matter, and the life cycles of
stars. Describes the big bang theory and
how the Doppler effect illustrates the constant expansion of the universe.
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #880740B $59.95 | VHS #879429B $59.95
Understanding: The Universe
Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye:
Astronomy
Nye covers Einstein’s theory of general
relativity, demonstrates how Hubble determined that the universe is expanding, and
discusses the 20th-century advancements
that help us understand gamma ray bursts,
black holes, pulsars, and quasars. Highlights
include Edmond Halley, whose discovery of
comets orbiting the sun proved that gravity
works in space, and Alexander and Caroline
Herschel, whose map of the sky brought
new understanding of the universe.
©2005 | 6-12 | 45 minutes
DVD #859025B $59.95 | VHS #858944B $59.95
The Story of the Solar System
How did the universe and Milky Way galaxy
form? What danger do solar flares pose to
our planet? In what ways does Earth differ
from others planets in our solar system?
And is Pluto really a planet? Includes four
feature segments. Formation of the Solar
System—Solar Energy and Wind—The Planets— Orbiting the Sun.
©2005 | 3-6 | 30 minutes
DVD #880385B $59.95 | VHS #879064B $59.95
©2006 | 6-8 | 25 minutes
DVD #890129B $59.95 | VHS #889139B $59.95
From Galileo to the Big Bang Theory to the
most recent findings of the Hubble Space
Telescope, this video explains complex
concepts of astronomy and physics in easyto-grasp terms. Trips to the world’s great
observatories and prime stargazing sites
reveal how scientists survey the sky and
track supernovas and black holes.
©1997 | 6-12 | 51 minutes
VHS #717694B $59.95
Universe CD-ROM
The universe — and the subsequent planets,
stars, and galaxies — is endlessly fascinating. Video Adventures include Scale of the
Universe; Life Cycle of a Star; Celestial
Bodies; and Looking for Life. Includes a
Teacher’s Guide. Macintosh & Windows
compatible. Simulations include Using a
telescope, Projectile Motion, and Scientific
Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774422B $59.95
Lab Pack #775262B $199.95
The Atmosphere, Space, and Beyond
This action-packed program gives students
a concise history of space exploration,
as well as recent findings from modern
research missions.
©2005 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #778555B $59.95 | VHS #778472B $59.95
Solar System CD-ROM
Whirling bodies. Gaseous
fireballs. Uncharted planets. Tumbling asteroids.
This interactive CD-ROM
from Discovery Channel
brings the solar system to life. Build a scale
model of the solar system, study the rate of
rotation of the planets, learn about Earth’s
sun screen, or observe and write about
solar flares. Video Adventures include Introducing the Solar System; Fireball; Comets,
Meteors, and Meteorites; Heavenly Bodies;
and more! Includes a Teacher’s Guide. Macintosh & Windows compatible. Simulations
include Using a telescope, Projectile Motion,
Solar Energy, and Scientific Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774372B $59.95
Lab Pack #775213B $199.95
Solar System 5-Pack
Includes: Understanding: The Universe- Visit
the world’s great observatories and prime
stargazing sites. Learn how scientists
survey the sky to track supernovas and
black holes, The Solar Empire: A Star Is
Born- Learn more about our sun, from its
genesis to its eventual status as a lifeless
white dwarf. Discover intimate details of
the planets, provided by the Hubbell Space
Telescope and Voyager probes, Discover
Magazine: How Big is My Universe- Astronomer Sheldon Schafer converted Peoria, Illinois, and its surrounding areas into a scale
model of our solar system to demonstrate
the immensity of outer space distances,
Discover Magazine: The Solar System- Discover what scientists have learned since
manned exploration began 30 years ago,
from whether there is life on Mars to what
lies beneath the swirling gas storms of Jupiter, and Destination: Mars- Join a simulated
mission to Mars, complete with interviews
with astronauts, cosmonauts and NASA
personnel, and archival footage.
©1997 | 6-12
VHS #741330B $219.95
If We had No Moon
What would life on Earth
be like without the moon?
Experts reveal the moon’s
enormous impact on our
weather, gravitational
pull, rotation, and living
creatures.
©2007 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #904110B $59.95 | VHS #903922B $59.95
EARTH SCIENCE
Elements of Earth
Science: The Universe
and the Solar System
Discover Magazine:
The Solar System
SPACE
Astronomy
Liftoff Into Space
The heavens have inspired awe in humans ever
since we turned our faces skyward. This threesegment video explains some of the basics of
our knowledge of the universe.
©1999 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #10769B $59.95 | VHS #730259B $59.95
EARTH SCIENCE
A Spin Around the Solar System:
The Outer Planets: The Gas Giants
Beyond Mars lie four colorful giant planets
made almost entirely of gases. The planets
have thick atmospheres, lots of moons and
rings, low densities, and rapid rotations, but
they lack a defined, solid surface on which
an astronaut might walk. Each gas giant is
distinctive: immense Jupiter is 1,400 times
larger than Earth; Saturn has wide, colorful
rings; Uranus lies on its side; and Neptune
is so far away sunlight reaching it is 900
times weaker than on Earth.
Inside the Space Station
Meet the scientists, astronauts, and diplomats behind the largest satellite in the
sky today. The International Space Station
is a testament to making the impossible a
reality. It’s also the story of 16 nations that
put aside cultural differences to accomplish
incredible technological feats no one nation
could do alone.
©2000 | 6-12 | 51 minutes
DVD #10991B $49.95 | VHS #759407B $49.95
©2001 | 5-8 | 15 minutes
VHS #801019B $59.00
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #890533B $59.95 | VHS #890459B $59.95
The Future of the Milky Way
Scientists from around the globe probe to
find clues about the origins of our galaxy.
See how they attempt to pinpoint the location of a strange and dangerous presence—a
massive black hole. Watch the dramatic
animation of the birth and life of the Milky
Way Galaxy and learn what the future holds
for the cosmos.
©2003 | 9-12 | 52 minutes
VHS #772103B $59.95
©2005 | 3-6 | 30 minutes
DVD #880344B $59.95 | VHS #879023B $59.95
Conditions for Life
Students investigate the science behind the
search for extraterrestrial life. Using information presented throughout the series,
they discuss the possibility of life on other
worlds in the solar system. This leads to
an investigation of the effects living things
have on their environment and specifically
the modern concern of the Greenhouse Effect. The underlying theme is the universality of scientific knowledge and its ability to
lead us to reasonable hypotheses.
©1998 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #792358B $59.00
Investigating Planetary Life
Science has yet to prove that life exists
on other planets, but it does allow us to
speculate on the appearances of life forms
on celestial bodies. This is the science of
exobiology, the branch of biology that deals
with the search for extraterrestrial life. This
program is based on the compelling Discovery Channel presentation of “Alien Planet.”
Take students on a
wide-ranging tour of
space that includes looks
at astronomy and the
technology that has allowed us to explore and
study our solar system.
Includes four feature segments. Rockets—Exploring
Space—Night and Day—Life on Mars?
Understanding: Space Travel
People and Space Learning Pack
Ride a rocket into space, visit the International Space Station, and meet the people
behind each space voyage. Video Adventures include: The Space Shuttle; Support
Staff; Zero Gravity; Living in Space.
©2002 | 3-6
The Solar System
Viewers are introduced to ancient astronomers, telescopes, observatories and space
exploration and will discover exciting facts
about planets, orbits, gravity, revolution and
rotation. The program also features discussions about the sun, comets, asteroids and
meteors.
©2000 | 4-6 | 15 minutes
DVD #855924B $49.95
Off we go into the wild black yonder,
spending billions of dollars to reach farther
and farther into space. What propels such
wanderlust, and what lies in wait? Director
Ron Howard and writer Arthur C. Clarke
join astronauts Shannon Lucid and Buzz
Aldrin and other luminaries to probe space
exploration and the complex physics behind
rocket science, thrust, and gravity.
©1998 | 6-12 | 52 minutes
VHS #717678B $49.95
The Space Shuttle
This video explores scientists’ most amazing
spacecraft. Learn about the history of the
space shuttle program and how it fulfilled
a decade of dreams for NASA engineers.
See how the shuttle is put together in the
Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy
Space Center in Florida. Then, train with
the shuttle astronauts as they learn to cope
with zero gravity and the rigors of space.
©1996 | 6-12 | 48 minutes
DVD #764894B $49.95 | VHS #717348B $49.95
WEATHER & CLIMATE
Weather and Climate Learning Pack
Finally, a comprehensive unit filled with multimedia resources for all learning styles. Introduce your junior meteorologists to the basic ingredients of
every weather system with this Discovery Education learning pack. Includes
an elementary video, an elementary CD-ROM featuring interactive games,
activities and mulitmedia tools, a 30 pack classroom set of Discovery Wraps
student worksheets and a comprehensive teacher’s guide, including lesson
plans and teaching strategies for integrating all components into the curriculum, and online resources for lesson support.
©2002 | 3-6
Learning Pack # 770131B $99.95
Raging Planet:
Tornado
Hollywood had fun trying,
but nothing matches the
real-life wrath of the violent, twisting storms we
call tornadoes. The people of Oklahoma, Kansas,
and Texas — the infamous
“Tornado Alley”— know
this all too well. Visit this notorious address,
where more people suffer from the fearsome funnels than in any other region.
©1998 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
VHS #716621B $49.95
Raging Planet: Tidal Wave
Dive beneath these killer waves — known
as tsunamis — to learn how they form, and
survey the consequences when they barrel
to shore. Plus, meet a man who once surfed
a tidal wave to safety.
Wonders of Weather
Raging Planet: Hurricane
Hurricanes pack enough water and wind
to power the United States for six months.
Venture along with scientists into the
remarkable eye of the storm, where clear
skies and still air prevail inside a tunnel surrounded by 220-mile-an-hour winds.
©1998 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
VHS #716597B $49.95
From the Ice Age to El Niño to the greenhouse effect, the Earth and its living organisms respond to and affect climate changes.
©2007 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #904128B $59.95 | VHS #903930B $59.95
©1996 | 6-12 | 48 minutes
DVD #893172B $59.95 | VHS #717744B $59.95
Raging Planet: Lightning
Three out of four people survive being hit
by lightning … remarkable, considering
that a single thunderstorm can generate as
much energy as a nuclear power station.
This bold film lights up the science behind
nature’s electrical outlet in the sky and
beautifully captures lightning
©1998 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
VHS #716605B $49.95
Weather: A First Look
This program describes the effects of heat
from the sun on weather, the effects of
water and air on weather, and how weather
changes with the seasons.
©2000 | 1-3 | 17 minutes
DVD #009001B $49.95 | VHS #819961B $49.95
Weather and
Climate
CD-ROM
©1998 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
VHS #716613B $49.95
Ice Age: Extreme Climate
Dive beneath these killer
waves — known as tsunamis — to learn how they
form, and survey the
consequences when they
barrel to shore. Plus,
meet a man who once
surfed a tidal wave to
safety.
Weather Smart: Forecasting and
Weather Instruments
This program shows the basics of how
weather forecasts are made. We examine
the tools used by meteorologists to detect
and measure clouds, precipitation, temperature, humidity, wind, and pressure. ©2001 | 3-8 | 15 minutes
VHS #785766B $59.00
This interactive
CD-ROM is a must
for your weather
unit. Build a model
of a raindrop by
baking it, simulate weather patterns, observe and write
about the formation of weather fronts, or
learn the difference between a snowflake
and diamond dust. Macintosh & Windows
compatible.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774455B $59.95
Lab Pack #775296B $199.95
EARTH SCIENCE
Raging Planet Series
WEATHER & CLIMATE
Weather: The Chaos Which
Surrounds Us
Dramatic live action storm footage provides
a vivid introduction to the dynamics of the
atmosphere. Learn how the flow of energy
in the atmosphere leads to weather patterns and how violent weather phenomenon
develops.
©2000 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #858340B $49.95
EARTH SCIENCE
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and
Thunderstorms
Each year, hundreds of hurricanes and
tornadoes cause massive destruction and
loss of life throughout the world. While
tornadoes pack the highest wind speeds
on earth, hurricanes are more devastating
because of the wider paths of destruction.
What causes these killer storms? How are
they similar?
©1997 | 4-8 | 24 minutes
VHS #819060B $49.95
Our Changing Earth
Investigate the restless forces that lurk
beneath the ground we walk on. Four segments report on geologists’ theories and
findings around the world. Great Quakes—
The End of Dinosaurs—Earth’s Changing
Landscape—Tsunami!.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #773838B $59.95 | VHS #773564B $59.95
Planets and Storms 2-Pack
Part 1: Weather on Mars — Travel to the
Mojave Desert where scientists simulate the
200-mile-an-hour Martain winds to study
the effects that harsh weather might have
on visiting astronauts. Part 2: Weather on
Jupiter — Watch as scentists simulate alien
weather to help them calculate the ferocity
of Jupiter’s monstrous thunderstorms.
©2002 | 6-12 | 52 minutes
VHS #767590B $89.95
Clouds and Patterns of the Weather
Rain or Shine:
Understanding the Weather
Get your feet wet with this basic elements
of weather. Learn how to track high and low
pressures systems, differenciate between
different cloud masses, measure air pressure with barometers, and predict weather
patterns. Amazing graphics and animations
will bring both fair and stormy weather to
life.
©1987 | 4-6 | 15 minutes
VHS #819276B $29.95
Weather and Climate
Show your class what
causes hurricanes, heat
waves, and lightning
storms as they learn the
fundamentals of meteorology. Then take a closer
look at global warming
and discover how humans
affect the climate. Meteorology: Moisture, heat, and air are the basic
ingredients of every weather system. See
how meteorologists use satellites and radar
to measure these ingredients and try to
predict the weather.
©2002 | 3-6 | 26 minutes
VHS #767707B $59.95
Daily Planet: Disaster Science
Profiles disaster recovery technologies,
innovations, and systems that depend on
basic science concepts to function.
©2005 | 6–12 | 45 min
VHS #853259A $49.95 | DVD #853515A $59.95
This video reviews how clouds are formed,
illustrates different types of clouds, and
explains what these different types indicate
in terms of weather patterns.
©2001 | 7-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #859504B $69.95 | VHS #851253B $69.95
Weather and Climate
Learn about the relationship between water,
air and heat and how they interact to make
weather happen. The terms atmosphere,
condensation, evaporation, and precipitation are explained through animated
diagrams.
©2000 | 4-6 | 15 minutes
DVD #855999B $49.95 | VHS #856005B $49.95
Weather and Climate Essentials Pack
©2000 | 5-9
Visit
library.
LIFE SCIENCE
Life Science
CD-ROM
Collection
Simulations, World
Book Encyclopedia
Library Articles,
Studio, and Theater.
CD-ROM Titles: Bacteria — Birds — Cells — Ecology — Evolution
— Fish & Amphibians — Forensics — Genetics — Health — Human
Biology — Insects — Invertebrates — Mammals — Plants — Protists &
Fungi — Reptiles — Viruses.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #775304B $719.95
Food Smarts: MyPyramid for Kids
Join a group of campers as they discover the importance of eating right. Using the USDA MyPyramid food guidelines, they learn why some foods
are better than others, see how exercise is an
important part of any healthful eating plan, and
what to do when a particular food makes them
groan “yuck!”
©2006 | K-5 | 10 minutes
DVD #891754B $59.95 | VHS #891747B $59.95
Life Science
Investigations
Expand your classroom video
resources! Discovery Education
Video Libraries are a perfect
curriculum solution to creative
and engaging lessons with video.
Featuring 42 focused segments
adapted from our most popular
videos. Use each segment to
introduce, highlight, or iniciate
curricular topics.
Animals, Bacteria, Plants and Others, Organisms Cells and Genetics, Ecosystems and Biomes, and Human Biology
©2004 | 6-12 | 27 video segments/10 minutes each
DVD #776120B $219.95 | VHS #776070B $219.95
Life Science Video
Collection
Expand your library of Life Science videos
with this comprehensive collection of content that allows your students to explore
the fascinating world of Science. This 12pack video collection includes the following
titles: Understanding Bacteria; Understanding Viruses; Cells; The Ultimate Guide:
Human Body; Discover Magazine: Genetics;
The Clone Age; Body by Design: Form and
Function; Frogs: Facts and Folklore; Insects:
Facts and Folklore; The Ultimate Guide:
Birds of Prey; Aquatic Habitats; The Ultimate Guide: Great Apes.
©2004 | 6-12
VHS #734087B $499.95
Visit
and click on SCHOOL RESOURCES
for FREE lesson plans,
state education standards
and much more
LIFE SCIENCE
Life Science: The Basics
teaching tool. Each 2-Pack includes an engaging student video as
well as a scientific literacy video to aid classroom teachers.
Amazing DVD versions feature additional professional
development video segments to help teachers teach science
basics.
Life Science: The Basics Grades K-2
Life Science: The Basics Grades 3-5
Life Science: The Basics Grades 6-8
From mammals and reptiles to ecology and
nutrition, introduce young students to a
wide variety of life science topics.
From genetics and symbiosis to coral
ecosystems and plant adaptation, introduce
elementary students to a wide variety of life
science topics.
From DNA and viruses to seed dispersal and
the circulatory system, introduce middle
school students to a wide variety of life science topics.
©2005 | 3-5 | 180 minutes
DVD #880484B $89.95 | VHS #879163B $89.95
©2005 | 6-8 | 180 minutes
DVD #880492B $89.95 | VHS #879171B $89.95
Food Chains and Webs
Basics of Biology:
How Living Things Are Classified
LIFE SCIENCE
©2005 | K-2 | 180 minutes
DVD #880476B $89.95 | VHS #879155B $89.95
Life Science
Simulations
CD-ROM
Each simulation
allows students
to · Conduct
simulated lab
experiments
· Gather and
analyze data · Gain a deeper understanding of the scientific method · See science
applied in the real world · See interrelationships among different areas of science.
Each simulation includes integrated science
activity worksheets, which give students
a structured science activity. Simulations
include: Bacteria/Viral Growth, Cell Division,
Evidence of Evolution, Food and Nutrition,
Genetics of Inherited Traits, Crime Scene
Investigation, and Scientific Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #775429B $59.95
Lab Pack #775452B $199.95
The Food Chain
Beginning with algae and ending with human beings, this light-hearted animated
program illustrates how each part of the
food chain depends on and nourishes other
parts. It shows how energy is passed from
one link in the chain to another.
©1992 | 4-8 | 20 minutes
DVD #870766B $49.95 | VHS #852517B $49.95
Take your students on a tour of the food
chain. Come along on an expedition with Dr.
Brian Jerome as he visits Vermont’s White
River Watershed, its flowing waters, forests,
wetlands, and rocky shores to examine how
energy and matter are transferred through
the environment. Students will learn about
food chains and webs by studying the
interactions of the plants and animals of
this region. ©1998 | 5-8 | 21 minutes
VHS #781526B $59.00
Biology: The Science of Life: The
Flow of Matter and Energy in the
Living World: Photosynthesis and
Cellular Respiration
The program begins by reviewing basic
concepts such as matter, energy, elements,
atoms, molecules, chemical bonds, chemical compounds, chemical reactions, and
chemical equations. Then by focusing on
photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and
food chains, students discover how matter
and energy flow through the living world.
©2000 | 5-9 | 15 minutes
VHS #791236B $69.00
Classification of Animals: The
Classification of Simple Organisms
& Invertebrates
Magnifiers and microscopes open a fascinating miniature world where common
objects take on awesome, beautiful, and, at
times, grotesque forms.
Describes the characteristics of monerans,
protists, and invertebrates and shows examples of each. Explains how these organisms
are classified and reviews their methods of
digestion, reproduction, and locomotion.
Profiles worms, mollusks, echinoderms, and
arthropods along with the major classes of
each.
©2001 | 4-8 | 22 minutes
VHS #819094B $49.95
©1994 | 4-9 | 12 minutes
VHS #933788B $79.95
The Incredible World
of the Microscope
This program shows students how order has
been discovered in the variety of life forms
that inhabit the earth. The presentation
demonstrates that in recognizing certain
patterns by classification, living things can
be separated into five distinct kingdoms.
©1993 | 6-8 | 20 minutes
VHS #790436B $59.00
Classification of Animals:
The Classification of Vertebrates
Shows vertebrate classification step-by-step
from kingdom to species. Also reviews differences between cold- and warm-blooded
animals, various forms of reproduction,
and evolutionary adaptations. Profiles fish,
amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals,
and details the classes of each.
©1994 | 4-9 | 24 minutes
DVD #984492B $79.95 | VHS #933796B $79.95
A First Look at Birds
This introduction to the fascinating world of
birds shows the special features that make
them unique creatures. The migration,
breeding, communication and feeding patterns of various species give viewers a rare
look at birds in their natural habitats.
©1997 | K-3
CD-ROM #849356B $29.95
A First Look at Horses
This touching program presents a concise
overview of the horse: its history, its remarkable qualities, and how it lives. Horses
are highly prized for their excellent vision,
hearing, sense of smell, and remarkable
sense of direction.
©1993 | K-3 | 14 minutes
DVD #873901B $49.95
ADAPTATIONS
Jeff Corwin
Visit exotic places and learn about
animals and ecosystems with the
environmentally friendly Jeff Corwin.
Turn science into a lively field trip with
our irrepressible, informative host.
Jeff Corwin Experience: Wolves
DVD #881342B | VHS #880021B
Jeff Corwin Experience:
Snake Anti-venom
DVD #881490B | VHS #880104B
All Titles:
Curriculum areas:
Science, Geography
©2005 | 1–8 | 30-45 min
DVD $39.95 | VHS $39.95
Jeff Corwin Experience: Reptiles in
Australia and Tasmania
DVD #881383B | VHS #880062B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Amphibians
DVD #881284B | VHS #879965B
For full descriptions visit
and click on “store”.
Jeff Corwin Experience: Galápagos
DVD #851287B | VHS #850602B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Louisiana
DVD #851055B | VHS #850461B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Elephants
DVD #881235B | VHS #879916B
Jeff Corwin Experience: California
DVD #851311B | VHS #850651B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Insects
and Arachnids
DVD #881359B | VHS #880039B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Crocodiles
and Alligators
DVD #881292B | VHS #879973B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Asia
DVD #851097B | VHS #850495B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Bears
DVD #881268B | VHS #879940B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Mammals
Around the World
DVD #881474B | VHS #880088B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Turtles
DVD #881250B | VHS #879932B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Tigers and
Lions of India
DVD #881243B | VHS #879924B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Hyenas
DVD #881508B | VHS #880112B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Alaska
DVD #851030B | VHS #850453B
Africa, Zanzibar and Madagascar
DVD #881375B | VHS #880054B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Africa
DVD #851121B | VHS #850552B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Animal
Encounters
DVD #881318B | VHS #879999B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Snakes
DVD #881334B | VHS #880013B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Wild Cats
DVD #881300B | VHS #879981B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Orangutans
DVD #881524B | VHS #880138B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Reptiles
DVD #881466B | VHS #880070B
U.S. and South America
DVD #881367B | VHS #880047B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Primates
DVD #881276B | VHS #879957B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Marsupials
DVD #881326B | VHS #880005B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Brazil
DVD #851113B | VHS #850537B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Panama
DVD #851279B | VHS #850586B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Zanzibar
DVD #851360B | VHS #850867B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Amazon
DVD #851337B | VHS #850776B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Tanzania
DVD #851378B | VHS #850883B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Costa Rica
DVD #851329B | VHS #850768B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Guyana
DVD #851303B | VHS #850636B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Australia
DVD #851345B | VHS #850826B
Jeff Corwin Experience: South America
DVD #851105B | VHS #850529B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Nepal
DVD #851386B | VHS #850891B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Florida
DVD #851295B | VHS #850610B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Tasmania
DVD #851352B | VHS #850842B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Madagascar
DVD #851238B | VHS #850560B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Morocco
DVD #851402B | VHS #850909B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Spain
DVD #851410B | VHS #850925B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Thailand
DVD #851063B | VHS #850479B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Borneo
DVD #850958B | VHS #850420B
Jeff Corwin Experience: India
DVD #851006B | VHS #850438B
Jeff Corwin Experience: Arizona
DVD #851014B | VHS #850446B
2004 Emmy
Award Winner
Jeff Corwin
Outstanding Performer
in a Children’s Series
LIFE SCIENCE
Jeff Corwin Experience: Bats
DVD #881516B | VHS #880120B
ADAPTATIONS
The Ultimate Guide Series
Ultimate Guide: Birds of Prey
Ultimate Guide: Octopus
If your students go into raptures over
raptors, they’ll love Ultimate Guide: Birds
of Prey. Birds of prey are born for the
hunt—every part of their anatomy, from
eyes to talons, works together to create an
efficient instrument of pursuit and capture.
Take flight with some of nature’s most accomplished predators.
Eight legs, three hearts, and a wealth of
suction cups--the octopus is one of nature’s
most curious creations. Color-blind, it still
can mimic multicolored backgrounds, and
even use color to communicate. Shy and
retiring, these cephalopods are hard to find,
but Ultimate Guide: Octopus reveals their
secrets, with amazing, up-close footage of a
creature that prefers not to be seen.
©1999 | 6-12 | 52 minutes
VHS #730135B $49.95
Ultimate Guide: Crocodiles
Ultimate Guide: Elephants
LIFE SCIENCE
Enter the elephant’s world and discover provocative evidence that this intelligent beast
has feelings and even a sense of humor!
©1998 | 5-9 | 27 minutes
VHS #717553B $49.95
They can live for a century, wait a year between meals, and deliver 16 tons of crushing
force with their jaws. Is it any wonder the
ancient Egyptians revered the crocodile?
Examine the unique talents—including infrasonic communication and suspended animation—that make the world’s largest reptile
such a tenacious predator and survivor.
©1999 | 5-9 | 27 minutes
VHS #730127B $49.95
All About Animals 3-Pack
Includes three Animal videos: Animals in
the Wild, Animal Adaptations, and Animal
Instincts.
©2004 | 3-6 | 103 minutes
VHS #780072B $129.95
Animal Adaptations
Learning With Animals 5-Pack
This video collection uses young children’s
love of animals as a springboard for teaching everything from letter and number
basics to enhancing their vocabulary and
knowledge of physical fitness. It includes
the following titles:
• Animal Alphabet
• Animals Around Us
• Animal 1-2-3
• Animal Colors and Shapes
• Animals in Action
©2005 | K-2 | 85 minutes
DVD #880468B $219.95 | VHS #879148B $219.95
Animals Around Us
Take students on a wildlife tour of the
diverse animals and habitats found in the
United States. The video, which showcases
animals in their environments, provides a
great way to help students go beyond their
own geographic experience..
©2005 | K-2 | 20 minutes
DVD #880427B $59.95 | VHS #879106B $59.95
Animal adaptations inspired Charles Darwin
to develop his theory of evolution. Help
your elementary students understand how
animals evolve to cope with their environment. Galápagos — Scientists dive 3,000
feet to find animals Darwin never saw.
Emperors of Antarctica — See how emperor
penguins stay alive and warm on the coldest continent.
©1997 | 3-6 | 23 minutes
DVD #905463B $59.95 | VHS #717371B $59.95
Animals in the Wild
See how a gift for adapting and surviving
gives some creatures their edge. Snake Mistakes — Snakes aren’t slimy, and they aren’t
hiding in your bushes waiting to bite you.
Sharks and Whales — Learn why all in the
watery underworld bow to these evolutionary wonder-fish. Cats and Dogs — Go on the
prowl with dangerous felines and our loyal
friend, the dog. Chimpanzees, Gorillas, and
Orangutans — See how these great apes display intelligence very near that of our own.
©1998 | 3-6 | 55 minutes
VHS #717389B $59.95
©1999 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
VHS #730119B $49.95
Ultimate Guide: Sharks
This master reference film dares you to
go head-to-head with rarely filmed bottom-dwellers and notorious man-eaters
alike. Arm yourself with expert insight on
the shark’s unique physiology, intricate
communication, and vital role in the murky
underworld.
©1998 | 5-9 | 27 minutes
VHS #717579B $49.95
Animals in Action
Animals walk, swim, reach,
and run. Yet, the way they
execute these movements
is hardly standardized.
Build students’ vocabulary
by having them identify
and describe how a variety of animals, including
humans, move. Along
with exploring similarities and differences,
the video teaches that these movements
are what keep animals physically fit.
©2005 | K-2 | 20 minutes
DVD #880450B $59.95 | VHS #879130B $59.95
Fish and
Amphibians
CD-ROM
Discover the differences between
fish and amphibians, and their
relationship in the
marine ecosystem.
Video Adventures include Sharks, Salmon;
Mudskippers; Frogs; and Catching Food.
Ocean Ecosystems, Evidence of Evolution,
and Scientific Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774141B $59.95
Lab Pack #774984B $199.95
ADAPTATIONS
Insects CD-ROM
Learn insect behaviors and characteristics, and explore
the role they play
in an ecosystem.
Video Adventures
include Social
Insects; Insect
Locomotion; Insect Evolution; and Deadly
Insects. Includes a Teacher’s Guide. Macintosh & Windows compatible. Simulations
include Genetics of Inherited Traits, Ocean
Ecosystems, Flight, and Scientific Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774232B $59.95
Lab Pack #775072B $199.95
Some organisms undergo a process during
which they experience dramatic changes
in form as they grow. This process is called
metamorphosis, and nowhere is it more
dramatic than in the world of insects.
©2001 | 4-8 | 22 minutes
VHS #819110B $49.95
The Lives of Ants & Bees for
Students: Bees & Plants
Details the relationship between bees and
flowers, discusses the importance of pollination, illustrates the parts of the bee, studies their communication and social skills,
explores their social structure, and more.
©2004 | K-6 | 11 minutes
DVD #981969B $29.95 | VHS #928168B $29.95
Jellyfish & Horseshoe
Crabs will put a little
backbone into your aquatic
science curriculum.
©1999 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
DVD #893065B $59.95
VHS #730101B $59.95
Invertebrates CD-ROM
Dive into the ocean to observe which
marine animals are vertebrates and which
are invertebrates. Are there other types of
animals as well? Video Adventures include
Spiders; Octopus; Jellyfish; and Giant Squid.
Ocean Ecosystems, Evidence of Evolution,
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774240B $59.95
Lab Pack #775080B $199.95
Animals Without Backbones:
The Invertebrate Story
Come along on an expedition with Dr. Brian
Jerome as he visits such exciting locations
as the Everglades, coral reefs, Okeefenokee
Swamp, Atlantic beaches, coastal marshes
and the Great Smoky Mountains in search
of invertebrates.
©1996 | 5-8 | 38 minutes
VHS #782466B $119.00
Mammals CD-ROM
Ants
Ants evolved from wasps into perhaps the
most socially complex insects ever. This
four-segment video covers their build to
their buildings. Ant Anatomy — Ant Adaptations — Ant Communities — Ant Houses.
©1999 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #10751B $59.95 | VHS #730242B $59.95
Mammals 4-Pack
Includes four Mammal videos: Ultimate
Guide: Bears, Ultimate Guide: Big Cats, Ultimate Guide: Elephants, and Ultimate Guide:
Great Apes.
©2004 | 6-12 | 108 minutes
VHS #731174B $179.95
Got milk? If a species nurses its young and
has hair on its body, it’s a mammal—among
the world’s most interesting animal groups.
Expand your student’s understanding of
mammals with this interactive CD-ROM.
Visit the Laboratory to observe and write
about mammals, watch documentary
footage about mammals at the Discovery
Theater, or go to the Library to do research.
Video Adventures including Introducing
Mammals; Bears; Modern Whale Hunters; African Cats; and Wolves. Includes a
Teacher’s Guide. Macintosh & Windows
compatible. Simulations include Genetics
of Inherited Traits, Ocean Ecosystems, Evidence of Evolution, and Scientific Inquiry.
Birds CD-ROM
Birds are even
more fascinating
when your students
can learn about
them on this
incredible, interactive CD-ROM.
Students can
visit the Library to read more about predatory and tropical birds. Explore 10,000-mile
migrations in the Laboratory. Create a
multimedia presentation about the evolution of birds.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774059B $59.95
Lab Pack #774893B $199.95
Reptiles
CD-ROM
This interactive
CD-ROM can take
your class on
reptile journeys as
they watch original
Discovery Channel
videos. Lead them
into the enchanting Florida Everglades and
South America’s steamy rain forests, then
trek to Africa’s Nile River and Southeast
Asia. Compare human and lizard locomotion, observe and write about a snake at
lunch, and create a video or slideshow presentation of your favorite reptiles. Includes
a Teacher’s Guide. Macintosh & Windows
compatible. Simulations include Genetics of
Inherited Traits, Evidence of Evolution, and
Scientific Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774356B $59.95
Lab Pack #775197B $199.95
Visit
library.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774281B $59.95
Lab Pack #775122B $199.95
LIFE SCIENCE
Insect Metamorphosis
Invertebrates:
Jellyfish and
Horseshoe Crabs
BACTERIA
Understanding: Bacteria
Bacteria 2-Pack
Attack of the flesh-eating bacteria…sounds
like a horror movie. But, bacteria truly are on a
rampage again. They’ve become immune to our
antibiotics, rendering once-treatable infections
deadly. And new strains have evolved, such
as E.coli and the bizarre, flesh-eating group A
strep. Explore how bacteria are helpful aiding in meal digestion and water-pollution
control.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #775866B $59.95 | VHS #775593B $59.95
LIFE SCIENCE
Understanding: Viruses
Your body is under attack every minute of
every hour of every day. Called the “littlest
assassins” and “phantom killers,” viruses
range from the common cold to HIV and
have caused epidemics more devastating
than war. This video explains how viruses
operate and how your immune system
defends you. And it shows scientists
transforming invading viruses into agents
of healing.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #775858B $59.95 | VHS #775585B $59.95
Bacteria
CD-ROM
How can something
so small play such
a big role in our
lives? This interactive CD-ROM lets
students explore
the interaction
between microscopic bacteria and humans.
Build a colony of bacteria, write about the
issue of biological warfare, learn about the
overuse of antibiotics, or read encyclopedia articles about bacteria. Have students
do a database activity with gram-positive
and gram-negative bacteria. Includes 5-10
minutes of Discovery Channel Video Adventures. Simulation includes Bacteria/Viral
Growth, Cell Division, Food & Nutrition, and
Scientific Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774042B $59.95
Lab Pack #774885B $199.95
Bacteria, Viruses,
and Allergies
Follow the path of bacteria
germs from one host to
another. Learn why a wasp
sting can be painful to one
person, but deadly to another. Watch the flu virus
multiply in Holly Jones’s
throat and find out what
her body’s secret weapon is for destroying this invader. Video Adventures include:
Bacteria; Allergies; and Viruses.
Includes: Understanding: Bacteria- Explore
how bacteria aid in meal digestion, help
control air and water-pollution, and even
how they treat wrinkles and muscle disorders. Learn more about evolved strains of
bacteria like E. coli making news headlines.
Understanding: Viruses- Learn how viruses
operated and how your immune system defends you against an enemy that’s patient,
invisible, adaptable, and potentially deadly.
See how scientists are transforming invading viruses into agents of healing.
©2004 | 6-12 | 108 minutes
VHS #731133B $89.95
Bacteria: Friends or Enemies?
Each of us is surrounded by trillions of
unseen organisms. They’re in the air, on our
skin- even in our bodies. Most are harmless,
many are beneficial, but some are deadly.
They’re called bacteria and they consist of
single cells without nuclei. After viewing
this program, students will gain a better appreciation for bacteria and their important
role in the world.
©2002 | 4-8 | 21 minutes
VHS #818542B $59.95
©2002 | 3-6 | 26 minutes
DVD #892943B $69.95 | VHS #767673B $59.95
Viruses
CD-ROM
How do you get
students involved
in something they
can’t even see?
Let this interactive
CD-ROM help with
25 minutes of stunning video clips and amazing footage. Visit
the Laboratory and create a Venn diagram
about different viral properties, go to the
Studio to create a multimedia presentation
with music and sound effects, and watch
and learn about the nature of viruses at
the Discovery Theater. Simulations include
Bacterial/Viral Growth, Cell Division, and
Scientific Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774430B $59.95
Lab Pack #775270B $199.95
Bacteria, Viruses, and Allergies
Learning Pack
Follow the path of bacteria germs from one
host to another. Learn why a wasp sting
can be painful to one person, but deadly
to another. Watch the flu virus multiply in
Holly Jones’s throat and find out what her
body’s secret weapon is for destroying this
invader. Video Adventures include: Bacteria;
Allergies; and Viruses.
©2002 | 3-6
BIOMES
Biomes 5-Pack
Ever since the Earth was formed, land and sea have battled to claim the coastline. Segments cover this epic struggle as well as the habitats and adaptations
of several marine species. Includes: Coastlines and Seas — Adapting to Deserts
and Other Ecosystems — Freshwater and Seawater — Forests and Seeds — Island
and Evolution.
©2005 | 6-12 | 275 minutes
DVD #777797B $219.95 | VHS #777698B $219.95
Life in a Drop of Water
The threat of global warming makes the
Arctic particularly vulnerable to rising sea
levels. Trail scientists who are studying the
effects of rising waters, and meet people on
the front lines whose coastal communities
are at risk. Students will see firsthand how
rising waters are forcing some people to
struggle to save their homes, while others
fight to save their entire country.
Hundreds, even thousands, of fascinating
organisms can be found in a single drop
of pond water. Incredible close-up photography features dozens of these amazing
life forms, including amoeba, paramecia,
euglena, rotifers, water bears, and many
more. Students will learn not only how to
identify some of the more common species,
but they will also find out how to collect and
maintain their own cultures.
This extraordinary five-part series explores
the frigid ecosystems and rich history of the
arctic.
©2005 | 6-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #847228B $59.95 | VHS #847061B $59.95
©2005 | 6-12 | 275 minutes
DVD #777805B $219.95
VHS #777706B $219.95
Follow environmental research scientists as
they examine the effects of global climate
change on the Arctic ecosystem’s natural
cycles.
Artic Biomes: Wild Arctic
Look in depth at the wildlife of the Arctic,
including birds, seals, polar bears, and
whales, to see how climate change is affecting their ecosystem.
©2005 | 6-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #847202B $59.95 | VHS #847046B $59.95
Artic Biomes: Arctic Changes
Will Arctic wildlife adapt to global climate
changes? Will melting ice and rising sea
levels force the coastal inhabitants inland?
Join biologists on a five-month research expedition through the Arctic to find answers
to these and other impending questions.
©2005 | 6-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #847186B $59.95 | VHS #847012B $59.95
Artic Biomes: Land of the Inuit
Nine months of freezing cold and three
months of warmer weather—that’s life in
the Arctic. Witness the daily triumphs and
struggles of the Inuit, who have lived in this
icy environment for thousands of years
©2005 | 6-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #847210B $59.95 | VHS #847053B $59.95
©2001 | 4-8 | 24 minutes
VHS #819300B $49.95
Artic Biomes: Extreme Climate
©2005 | 6-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #847194B $59.95 | VHS #847038B $59.95
The World’s Biomes:
Desert to Rain forest
Various physical factors determine the
climate of a biome and, in turn, the density
of life within a given biome. This informative
program highlights the adaptations that
different organisms make to their environment.
©2000 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #858662B $49.95
Aquatic Habitats
Discover what grows and flourishes in
the waters of the world. Visit the oceanic
realms of the shark, the remote Scottish
lake of the Loch Ness monster, the mangrove swamps of Florida’s Everglades, and
the Chesapeake Bay’s estuaries. Find out
how microclimates determine an animal’s
biological destiny.
©1997 | 4–12 | 48 minutes
VHS #715862B $49.95
River Biomes:
Essential and Endangered
A river flows through many environments,
but a river is also in itself an environment
that affects and is affected by the environment it passes through. This program
addresses all aspects of river biomes.
©2001 | 4-8 | 28 minutes
VHS #819318B $49.95
Grassland Biomes:
Explore the three types of grasslands in
North America, uncover interesting facts
about the animal and plant life within these
amazing biomes.
©1998 | 4-8 | 24 minutes
VHS #818971B $49.95
Wetland Biomes:
This program introduces students to the
different types of wetlands and the plants
and animals that inhabit them. Students will
learn how the wetlands are complex ecosystems with intricate food chains.
©1998 | 4-8 | 24 minutes
VHS #820068B $49.95
LIFE SCIENCE
Arctic Biomes 5-Pack
Arctic Biomes: The Threat of the Sea
BIOMES | CELLS
Elements of Biology: Biomes:
The Adaptations of Organisms
Biomes are zones created by physical
geographic and climatic conditions in different areas of the earth. Organisms thrive
or perish within biomes depending on their
ability to adapt. This program will describe
the major world biomes and explain how
some organisms adapt to the environment
within the biomes. Mention will be made of
how humans have changed the ecosystem
in some biomes.
LIFE SCIENCE
Habitats of the World Learning Pack
Where would an alligator live? How do animals adapt to our world’s unique and diverse
habitats? Discover that what an animal eats
often determines where it lives—in rain
forests, saltwater marshes, grasslands, or
the polar ice of Antarctica. Reference the
library articles on the life cycles, eating
habits and characteristics of reptiles, birds,
mammals, insects, marsupials and big cats;
predator and prey relationships; migration
and rain forests.
©2002 | 3-6
©2002 | 9-12 | 20 minutes
VHS #781690B $69.00
Elements of Biology:
Organisms and Their
Environment
Plants and animals
compete and cooperate in their environment
resulting in what is often
described as a “Balance
of Nature” within an
ecosystem.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #895599B $59.95 | VHS #894832B $59.95
Elements of Biology: Biomes
Describes the major world biomes, explores
how plants and animals adapt to their
environments, and charts the different ways
humans have altered their ecosystems.
Habitats of the World CD-ROM
Where would an alligator live? How do
animals adapt to our world’s unique and
diverse habitats? Discover that what an animal eats often determines where it lives-in
rainforests, saltwater marshes, grasslands,
or the polar ice of Antarctica.
©2002 | 3-6
CD-ROM #767939B $49.95
Lab Pack #768192B $199.95
Habitats of the WorldI
Introduce your class to
Earth’s multiple geographic
personalities: Saltwater
Marshes—Venture to
Australia, where the
estuarine crocodile is your
tour guide through swamps
and marshlands. Temperate
Forest—Active glaciers,
mossy valleys, misty rain forests—Washington
state’s Olympic Peninsula boasts a combination
of habitats found nowhere else! Grasslands—On
East Africa’s Serengeti plains, cruel cycles of
drought and rain dramatically affect animals’
food supplies and lifestyles. Tropical Rain
forest—Journey to Peru’s Manu Biosphere
Reserve and discover how rain forests mastered
recycling long before humans ever thought of
it. Polar Ice—Antarctica’s brutal temperament is
no problem for flocks of emperor penguins, who
huddle together against the frigid conditions.
©1999 | 3-6 | 49 minutes
DVD #893099B $59.95 | VHS #723007B $59.95
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #895581B $59.95 | VHS #894824B $59.95
Cells
Elements of Biology: Cells
Every cell is surrounded by a membrane
and is constituted of thousands of molecules of a variety of specialized structures
that carry out cell functions such as energy
productions, waste disposal, synthesis of
new molecules and the storage of genetic
material.
Cells Essentials Pack
Simply Science:
A Close-Up View of Growth
Explains how to prepare a wet mount slide
and use stains to examine the features of
plant and animal cells. The growth, division,
and differentiation of cells is examined, with
particular reference to medical research
and the fight against cancer.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #895623B $59.95 | VHS #894865B $59.95
©1998 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
VHS #782797B $69.00
Introducing the Cell
Cell Division
Teaches students about single-celled organisms and basic cell parts as well as the differences between plant and animal cells.
©1995 | 5-7 | 21 minutes
DVD #10298B $49.95 | VHS #819128B $49.95
©2000 | 6-12
The role of chromosomes and genes and
how they affect hereditary characteristics
is explained as well as the differences between asexual and sexual reproduction and
terms of cell division.
©1995 | 5-7 | 19 minutes
DVD #10306B $49.95
CELLS | EVOLUTION
What Is a Living Thing?
Cells CD-ROM
How do biologists classify a new species
found in the Galapagos Islands? Segments
cover the characteristics that scientists
employ to group all plants and animals.
Discover the diversity of single-celled
organisms, then compare them to complex
plant and animal cells. Video Adventures
include: Cells; Blood Cells; Skin; Fighting
Cancer; and Cells from Hell. Includes a
Teacher’s Guide. Macintosh & Windows compatible. Simulation includes Crime Scene
Investigation, Cell Division, and Scientific
Inquiry.
©2005 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #778563B $59.95 | VHS #778480B $59.95
Life Cycles
Humans, animals, and plants reproduce so
their species will survive. Segments cover
types of reproduction, inherited and learned
characteristics, and the role of cells.
©2005 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #778571B $59.95 | VHS #778498B $59.95
Study the cell from its nucleus to its cell
membrane and also discover the difference
between plant and animal cells. A brief
history relating to the discovery of the cell
and origins of the “Cell Theory” is also
presented.
©1994 | 7-12 | 23 minutes
VHS #789396B $59.00
Cells: The Building Blocks of Life
Two basic types of cells, eukaryotic and prokaryotic, and their major components, are
explored. The importance of the cell membrane in the processes of diffusion, osmosis,
and active transport are also illustrated.
©2000 | 9-12 | 22 minutes
DVD #850974B $49.95 | VHS #783332B $59.00
World of the Protozoa
This program shows protozoan structure
as well as styles of feeding, reproduction,
locomotion, and colony formation in great
detail. Students will learn to recognize the
most common protozoa and will observe
the basics of a pond water ecosystem.
It’s been years since the
first microscope was
invented in 1665. Yet,
we’re still looking through
that small lens and seeing
the world on a whole
new level. Get a largerthan-life look at human
and plant cells. Gain an
understanding of their primary functions
and watch these tiny building blocks of life
in action.
©2004 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #775833B $59.95 | VHS #775569B $59.95
Cell Division
The role of chromosomes and genes and
how they affect hereditary characteristics
is explained as well as the differences
between asexual and sexual reproduction
and terms of cell division. Students will
understand how cells divide (reproduce)
through mitosis and how sex cells divide
through meiosis.
©1995 | 5-7 | 19 minutes
DVD #10306B $49.95 | VHS #818625B $49.95
©1993 | 7-12 | 30 minutes
VHS #793083B $69.00
Evolution
Adapting to the World
Neanderthal
Change is constant in the natural world.
Four segments demonstrate how adaptations have enabled various species
to evolve and thrive. Oceans: Cradle of
Life—The Bloom of Plants—Insects: Master
Adapters—The Wild Side of Dogs.
Follow the experience of a small clan of
Neanderthals living in Dordogne, France,
at one of the most important junctures in
human evolution. Using the latest scientific
research, this program tells the story of the
rise and fall of a human species.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #773879B $59.95 | VHS #773606B $59.95
©2002 | 6-12 | 51 minutes
VHS #767509B $49.95
Biological Evolution
Biology Concepts for Students:
Evolution
In 1850, Charles Darwin published The
Origin of the Species in which he postulated
that all plants and animals originated with
a single cell and over time have evolved
into the complex number of species that
we know today. This theory has become the
organizational principle that biologists use
to explain the life sciences.
Reviews how fossils are formed, explores
the techniques of relative dating and radioactive dating, illustrates the geological time
scale, and discusses adaptation, natural
selection, and mutation.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #895573B $59.95 | VHS #894816B $59.95
©1994 | 7-12 | 33 minutes
DVD #981084B $39.95
Evolution
CD-ROM
On the evolutionary scale, we are
but a grain of sand
in all the deserts
of the world. This
CD-ROM brings
evolution into
perspective. Video Adventures include
Introducing Evolution; Adaptations and the
Galapagos; Darwin; Elephant Evolution; and
Fossil Hunter. Create a multimedia presentation with fossil evidence in the Studio. Read
a biography of Darwin in the Library. Then
watch movies about iguanas of the Galapagos. Includes a Teacher’s Guide. Macintosh
Evidence of Evolution and Scientific Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774133B $59.95
Lab Pack #774976B $199.95
LIFE SCIENCE
Cells: The Basic Unit of Life
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774067B $59.95
Lab Pack #774901B $199.95
Cells
EVOLUTION | FORENSICS
Icons of Science: Evolution
Take a fresh look at the often misunderstood concepts of natural selection and the
“selfish gene,” drawing on the latest findings from genetics, ecology, and animal
behavior. Learn why this topic is as relevant now as when it was first introduced
centuries ago.
©2006 | 9-12 | 20 minutes
DVD #17178B $59.95 | VHS #17665B $59.95
Forensics
LIFE SCIENCE
Elements in Action:
Forensics
Applications
From researching arsenic
poisoning to investigating
uranium smuggling, this
program illustrates the
forensic dimensions of
basic chemical substances.
©2006 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #17103B $59.95 | VHS #17608B $59.95
Daily Planet: Robots and Forensics
Highlights the technology and potential of
robots and studies the intriguing science of
forensics.
Elements in Action:
Inventions, Vol. 1
See how reverse osmosis
extracts salt molecules
from seawater and provides us with our most
important beverage
water. Dig up the roots
of aspirin and find out
how it relieves pain. Whether by accident or
design, scientists are continually figuring
out ways to manipulate nature?s elements
for our own benefit.
©2005 | 6-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #777854B $59.95 | VHS #777755B $59.95
©2005 | K-8 | 90 minutes
DVD #881169B $129.95 | VHS #879841B $129.95
Forensics: Who Killed the
Iceman?
Visit
library.
©2006 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #17129B $59.95 | VHS #17624B $59.95
Scientific Inquiry 3-Pack
Investigate the allure of deep-sea diving
and consider the dangers of underwater
exploration. Three segments include:
Titanic Disaster — The Wreck of the Portland
— Scuba Diving Dangers.
Underwater Forensics
From exploring the use
of platinum in catalytic
converters to discussing
the role of tungsten in
the development of the
light bulb, this program
illustrates the inventive
possibilities of basic chemical substances.
©2006 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #17111B $59.95 | VHS #17616B $59.95
Highlight important concepts in biology,
astronomy, geology, and physics with this
comprehensive three-part set. Targeted clips
designed for three age ranges—kindergarten
through third grades, fourth through fifth
grades, and fifth through eight grades—address
such subjects as ecology, electricity, plate
tectonics, zoology, the solar system, and motion
with age-appropriate narration and amazing
footage of scientific processes.
©2005 | 6-12 | 45 minutes
DVD #853598B $49.95 | VHS #853325B $49.95
Elements in Action:
Inventions, Vol. 2
Discovered by hikers in the Italian Alps, the
Iceman, also known as “Ötzi,” is 5,300 years
old---the oldest frozen mummy ever found.
Scientists hope to use this information to
reconstruct the last hours of the Iceman’s
life.
©2003 | 6-12 | 52 minutes
DVD #10892B $59.95 | VHS #772814B $59.95
Forensics Essentials Pack
©2001 | 5-9
FORENSICS | GENETICS
Forensics CD-ROM
Become a crime scene investigator. You’ll sort data and run tests to determine the chemical makeup of evidence and decide on the importance of
items. Video Adventures include Crime Scenes; DNA; Forgery; Mummies;
and Arson. Includes a Teacher’s Guide. Macintosh & Windows compatible.
Simulations include Crime Scene Investigation, Firefighting, and Scientific
Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM 774166B $59.95
Lab Pack #775007B $199.95
Genetics
Does DNA determine our
destiny? First, see that
humans and flies may be
more closely related than
you ever imagined. Then,
learn how twins reveal the
importance of genetics in
determining who we are.
Finally, climb the double helix - the winding
ladder of DNA - that holds the code of life.
©2004 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #775841B $59.95 | VHS #775577B $59.95
Genetics
Learn what scientists are tackling in the
21st-century biotechnology revolution. Top
scientists share their powerful insights. See
how humans and flies may be more closely
related than you imagined. Discover how
DNA holds the code to life. Discover how
cells function and how we can manipulate
their reproduction.
©2004 | 6-12 | 130 minutes
VHS #731166B $129.95
Genes, Genetics, and DNA
Students will learn that the story of genetics began more than 100 years ago with
Mendel’s work with plants. That story is
still unfolding today as scientists make
remarkable advances in the fields of DNA,
medicine, and genetic engineering. The
video concludes with a discussion of the
human genome project and the concern it
raises about how this new knowledge will be
put to use.
©2003 | 4-8 | 24 minutes
VHS #818948B $59.95
Biologix: Chromosomal Basis of
Inheritance
Looks at exceptions to segregation and
independent assortment during gamete formation. Examines the effect of gene linkage
on phenotypic and genotypic ratios. Uses
cross-over values in Sordaria to determine
the distance of a gene from the centromere.
©1997 | 9-12 | 29 minutes
VHS #800037B $79.00
Biologix: Introduction to Classical
Genetics and Monohybrid Crosses
Outlines the principles which form the basis
of classical genetics. Demonstrates the
experiments that Gregor Mendel conducted
on pea plants and reveals the laws of
inheritance. Uses probability and Punnett
squares to predict the results of monohybrid crosses.
©1997 | 9-12 | 29 minutes
VHS #799932B $79.00
The Clone Age
Cloning was the stuff of
science fiction, until a
sheep named Dolly made
the process frighteningly real. The Clone
Age explains the science
that undergirds the
controversial practice of
cloning. Your students
will learn how cells function and how we can
manipulate their reproduction. They’ll also
get to tackle some of the ethical dilemmas
of cloning: Should we grow clones for spare
body parts? Should we grow clones to be
our children? If I had a clone, would it be
just like me?
Understanding: The Power of Genes
To what degree are we genetically programmed with certain traits and abilities? Segments cover identical twins, the
promising science of biotechnology, and the
genetic inheritance of working dogs.
©2005 | 6-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #777839B $59.95 | VHS #777730B $59.95
Human Genome
It’s a project of enormous magnitude: mapping the human genome. Learn how what
began with the discovery of DNA has led to
the understanding of which human genes
are responsible for specific human traits,
including growth, development, health, and
even personality.
©2002 | 6-12 | 52 minutes
DVD #893107B $59.95 | VHS #767483B $59.95
Biology: The Science of Life: DNA:
The Master Molecule of Life
Students discover how DNA stores the cell’s
instructions in the unique biological language called the genetic code and find out
how DNA copies itself before cells divide.
©2001 | 5-9 | 15 minutes
VHS #791053B $69.00
The Meiosis Square Dance
Students’ understanding of the phases of
meiosis will be reinforced as these characters dance their way through Interphase,
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase,
and Cytokinesis.
©1999 | 7-12 | 10 minutes
DVD #859132B $49.95 | VHS #856989B $49.95
©1999 | 6-12 | 52 minutes
DVD #893149B $59.95 | VHS #730051B $59.95
LIFE SCIENCE
Discover Magazine:
Genetics
GENETICS
Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: Genetics
It took 150 years to progress from Mendel’s experiments with peas to the complete
sequencing of the human genome. Host Bill Nye explores why certain traits are
passed through families and species. He discusses the process by which scientists
came to understand that inherited information is passed according to rules.
©2005 | 6-12 | 45 minutes
DVD #859041B $59.95 | VHS #858969B $59.95
LIFE SCIENCE
Genetics
The instructions specifying the characteristics of
all organisms, whether
plant or animal, are carried in what is called the
DNA. This is a large polymer formed from subunits
of four kinds (A, G, C, and
T). Scientists are working to unlock the mysteries of DNA in order to better understand
how organisms get their structure.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #895607B $59.95 | VHS #894840B $59.95
The Language of Life:
Understanding the Genetic Code
This two-part program uses colorful animation and live action footage of living cells
to introduce students to the genetic code:
“The language of life”. In Part One, the
familiar structures of the English language
are compared to the molecular language
used by cells. Part Two covers the flow of
information from DNA to protein in living
cells.
Mitosis and Meiosis
This easy-to-understand program uses exceptional microscopic images and animated
sequences to show the processes of mitosis
and meiosis. Discusses interphase state,
DNA replication, and chromosome structure. Looks at the diploid and haploid states,
at fertilization, and at the various stages of
meiosis. ©1994 | 10-12 | 23 minutes
VHS #782615B $59.00
Understanding Genetics
This two-part program provides students
with a comprehensive introduction to the
science of genetics. In Part One of this program, the principles of classical Mendelian
genetics are presented. Part Two examines
the principles of genetics in terms of modern molecular gene theory.
©1995 | 8-12 | 37 minutes
DVD #813634B $59.00
Designer Babies
Want to make a designer
child? It’s not such a far
off possibility. Already it’s
possible to choose your
child’s gender. As genetics
research advances, parents may soon have many
more choices available to
them. It may allow inherited diseases to someday be a thing of the
past. But this brave new world raises many
thorny ethical questions.
©2001 | 6-12 | 51 minutes
DVD #893008B $49.95 | VHS #764647B $49.95
Your Genes: Your Future
Today’s scientists are making great strides
in understanding how heredity affects our
health and other aspects of our lives. Four
segments address the role of genetics in
modern medicine.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #773812B $59.95 | VHS #773549B $59.95
©1994 | 9-12 | 25 minutes
VHS #791145B $69.00
Genetics and Heredity:
The Blueprint of Life
The structure of DNA and the processes
of mitosis and meiosis are illustrated. How
traits are passed between generations, the
differences between pure and hybrid traits,
and recessive and dominant genes are also
explained.
©1995 | 9-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #852608B $49.95 | VHS #783837B $49.95
Genetics Essentials Pack
Introducing a new science topic? This
Essentials pack does it all! Each pack
includes a Video, CD-ROM, Student Resource Book and a Teacher Resource Guide.
©2000 | 5-9
Visit
library.
HUMAN BIOLOGY
Icons of Science: Mind and Brain
Trace the historical development of ideas about
the brain and its function from antiquity to the
age of neuroscience. Is the mind more than
the brain? Is the brain more than a computer?
Separate fact from fiction and the mind from
the brain.
©2006 | 9-12 | 20minutes
DVD #17186B $59.95 | VHS #17681B $59.95
The Ultimate Guide:
Human Body
©2005 | 5-9 | 55 minutes
DVD #777862B $59.95 | VHS #777763B $59.95
Engineering at the Cutting Edge:
Performance Boosters
See how engineers are trying to find ways
to help athletes run faster or hit a ball more
accurately.
©2004 | 9-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #904250B $59.95 | VHS #904060B $59.95
What’s Inside Your Body? Bones &
Muscles/Nervous System
Using the latest in digital technology, parts
one and two guide students through the interactions between the human skeletal and
muscular systems. Part three ventures into
the fascinating nervous system, revealing
how the human body reacts to stimuli.
©1999 | 4-9 | 22 minutes
DVD #983973B $69.95
What’s Inside Your Body? Heart &
Blood/Digestion & Respiration
The three-part program, utilizing the latest
digital technology, begins by taking students on a tour of the human heart. While
there, students will discover its capabilities,
its vital functions, and follow the path of the
entire circulatory system. The program then
moves to the human digestion system and
investigates the process by which humans
convert food into energy. Finally, viewers
will follow Lori through an explanation of
the human respiratory system.
©1999 | 4-9 | 19 minutes
DVD #983981B $69.95
Describes the structures and functions of
the female reproductive system and the
hormones that regulate these functions.
Explores certain medical conditions such
as ectopic pregnancies, endometriosis and
cancer that can occur within the female
reproductive system. Examines the technology of endoscopy in the treatment of these
conditions.
©1997 | 9-12 | 29 minutes
VHS #799312B $79.00
Biologix: Nerve Impulse Conduction
Explores the electrochemical nature of
nerve impulse conduction and transmission. Analyzes the different stages of the
membrane potential through simulations,
discussions with a neurophysiologist and
a visit to the dentist. Presents research on
how chemicals affect membrane potential.
©1997 | 9-12 | 29 minutes
VHS #799635B $79.00
Biologix: The Ear:
Hearing and Balance
Takes viewers through the structures and
functions of the human ear and relates how
sound waves are transmitted. Examines
the role of the inner ear in maintaining balance and equilibrium in the body. Provides
examples of various technologies which
help people with hearing impairments to
communicate.
©1997 | 9-12 | 29 minutes
VHS #799734B $79.00
The Human Body:
The Ultimate Machine
Take an incredible journey through the
human body as realistic 3-D animation,
exciting footage of actual surgical procedures, and microphotography details the
functioning of each of the human body’s
major systems.
Highlight the major systems of the human
body and illustrate to students the unique
features of each. Through colorful graphics
and engaging, interactive video, this series
teaches students how the systems maintain
themselves and how they work with one
another to sustain life. Whether as an
introduction to a human biology unit or as
a reinforcement of previous studies, this series promises to capture student interest.
Includes: Circulatory System — Digestive System — Muscular System — Nervous System
— Skeletal System — RespiratorySystem.
©1997 | 4-9 | Avg 20 minutes
DVD #981225B $229.95
The Musculoskeletal System
Muscles, bones, joints, and tendons work
in concert to create precise movements,
whether you’re a trained acrobat or a
pinball wizard. Discover how the skeletal
system shapes and protects the body: Learn
how muscles support it, which bones are
the strongest, and why the knee is the most
complex joint in your body.
©2002 | 5-12 | 26 minutes
DVD #893156B $49.95 | VHS #770172B $49.95
Body Systems
Explore the mechanisms that power the
body to gurgle, burp, gasp, and giggle.
Human body systems work in harmony to
connect us with the outer world, while keeping our inner one attunded to the rthymic
beat of life.
©2002 | 3-6 | 26 minutes
VHS #770255B $59.95
Body Systems:
Surviving Extremes
Humans continue to push
the limits of experience
and exploration: Divers
descend, mountaineers
ascend, and astronauts
soar. Learn the physical
toll these conditions--high
altitude, zero gravity, and
water pressure--take on body systems. See
how doctors struggle to find new ways to
treat them.
©2002 | 5-12 | 52 minutes
DVD #905323B $49.95 | VHS #770230B $49.95
©2000 | 9-12 | 26 minutes
DVD #853051B $49.95
LIFE SCIENCE
When illness strikes, how
does the body react to
protect itself? Segments
cover basic physiology, the
job of the immune system,
and a treatment for
cancer that channels the
body’s own resistance.
Biologix: The Human Female
Reproductive System
Human Body for Students 6-Pack
HUMAN BIOLOGY
The Amazing Body Series
The Amazing Body for Students:
The Senses
The Amazing Body for Students 5-Pack
Highlight the fascinating features of the human body with this
fact-filled series! Through helpful animation, easy-to-follow narration, and expert guidance, each program explores special parts
of the body that most of us take for granted. See how the senses
are closely related, how the eyes and brain work together,
why our skin and bones are so important, and what nutrition our bodies require. This series is sure to pique student
interest!
©2004 | 4-6 | Avg 9 minutes
DVD #982033B $139.95 | VHS #928234B $139.95
Reviews sight, sound, touch, smell, and
taste and explains the special relationship
between taste and smell.
©2004 | 4-6 | 13 minutes
DVD #981985B $29.95 | VHS #928184B $29.95
Eyes
Highlights the parts of the eye, shows how
the eyes and brain work together to process color and light, and more.
LIFE SCIENCE
©2004 | 4-6 | 10 minutes
DVD #981993B $29.95 | VHS #928192B $29.95
The Food Pyramid
Bones & Muscles
Identifies the food groups, gives examples
of foods in each, describes how each is
needed by the body, and encourages good
and balanced eating.
Discusses the number of bones in our body,
describes their different shapes and sizes,
and illustrates how bones need muscles to
move.
©2004 | 4-6 | 6 minutes
DVD #982025B $29.95 | VHS #928226B $29.95
©2004 | 4-6 | 8 minutes
DVD #982017B $29.95 | VHS #928218B $29.95
Blood
The Human Digestive System
This program examines and compares the
four major components of blood: plasma,
red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Animation and microscopic images
help students understand important mechanisms involved in nutrient uptake, hormone
transport, exchange of respiratory gases,
the immune system, and blood clotting.
Diseases affecting blood and the circulatory
system, such as sickle cell anemia, AIDS,
and arteriolosclerosis are also presented in
this useful program. Food must be digested by the body so that
all useful nutrients can be absorbed. With
endoscopic pictures, diagrams, photomicrographs, and laboratory experiments, this
program shows how the human digestive
system works.
©1995 | 8-12 | 22 minutes
VHS #784058B $59.00
Human Biology CD-ROM
Try this interactive CD-ROM for your biology unit. It offers tons of great stuff about
what makes the human body tick. Let
your students watch Video Adventures on
Introducing Human Biology, plus four others. Are they feeling nervous? They won’t
be after exploring the Nervous System;
Endocrine System; Respiratory System;
Bones; Skin; and Muscles. Research articles
on everything from anemia to zygotes. Do
seven hands-on lab experiments. Macintosh
Crime Scene Investigation, Cell Division,
Food & Nutrition, and Scientific Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774224B $59.95
©1991 | 6-12 | 18 minutes
DVD #864181B $59.95 | VHS #856955B $59.95
The Digestive System
The conversion of food into energy is a
crucial process. The digestive system is
responsible for breaking down food into usable forms and distributing it to the circulatory system to be carried to the living cells
of the body. This engaging program teaches
students about the process of digestion and
the organs involved.
©1997 | 7-12 | 21 minutes
VHS #781005B $59.00
How the Body Works:
Skin, Bones and Muscles
This program takes an in-depth look at the
body’s integumentary system, skeletal muscles, and the bones and joints of the skeletal
system and how they all work together to
protect, support and move the body.
©1996 | 6-12 | 20 minutes
DVD #874388B $59.95 | VHS #853010B $59.95
Skin
Explores basic aspects of skin, discusses
the many ways it protects the body, and
considers how elements like the sun affect
our skin.
©2004 | 4-6 | 9 minutes
DVD #982009B $29.95 | VHS #928200B $29.95
The Endocrine System:
Regulating the Body’s Chemistry
Our endocrine system plays a vital role in
maintaining the proper chemical balance
inside our bodies. This program describes
the location and function of the major
endocrine glands, the role of hormones
in regulating body functions, the interaction between the nervous and endocrine
systems, and the necessity for maintaining
a delicate balance of hormones in the body.
©2000 | 5-8 | 25 minutes
VHS #818815B $49.95
Pumping Life: The Heart
and Circulatory System
The human body has an incredibly intricate
system of vessels that provide all the different parts of the body with life-sustaining
blood. The heart is the pump that keeps
pushing the blood through the thousands
of miles of the circulatory system. This
program follows the functions of the circulatory system. The importance of blood and
the roles of red and white blood cells are
emphasized. Graphics show the functions
of the heart. The four chambers are then
examined and the journey of the blood
explained.
©1989 | 4-8 | 22 minutes
VHS #819227B $49.95
HUMAN BIOLOGY
Body in Motion
Muscles and limbs,
neurons and organs — it’s
quite a powerful production when creatures are
on the move: Learning
to Walk — Learn why the
human animal is so determined to stand on its
hind legs. See How They
Run — Learn how we’re more similar to bugs
than you’ll want to admit. Young Athletes
— Welcome to the worlds of young, highly
competitive athletes. Fantastic Robots —
Follow M.I.T. scientists as they study acrobatic performers to recreate human agility.
Daily Planet: The Science of Obesity
Examine the societal factors that influence
weight gain. Investigate the role of genetics and what, if anything, can be done to
change that destiny. Consider the growing epidemic of overweight children. And
explore the science of obesity.
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #881623B $49.95 | VHS #880237B $49.95
The Real Bionic Man
Are bionic men and women in our future? In places
like Utah’s Bionic Valley,
scientists are developing
incredibly sophisticated
artificial body parts:
hearing devices implanted
in the cochlea and eyes
that transmit electric signals to the visual cortex. This video explores
the field of science-fiction-turned-sciencefact and shows how some inventions are
already helping people with disabilities.
©1997 | 6-12 | 51 minutes
VHS #716639B $49.95
The Science of Lance
Armstrong
After winning the Tour de
France seven times, Lance
Armstrong made the
world aware of his athletic
prowess. This program
explores the scientific
studies of Armstrong,
including his unique skills
and physical suitability to the sport of
bicycle racing.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #890160B $59.95 | VHS #889170B $59.95
How do you see what you see, feel what
your fingers touch? Why is a Picasso so
beautiful to some and just chaotic to others? Every second our brains tear down the
world around us and rebuild it in our heads.
Learn how our neurons transform the
fractured images bombarding our brains,
organizing them into coherent units that we
can process and use.
©1997 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
DVD #10785B $49.95 | VHS #715896B $49.95
Brain: Evolution
Our brains evolved in consciousness as
they evolved in size over millions of years.
They still evolve and grow over a single life
span as our personal experiences alter their
architecture. Learn how our three-pound
super computer works, how brains evolve,
and why kids can learn languages more easily than adults.
©1997 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
VHS #715888B $49.95
Body and Brain: The Extremes
Scientists have made exciting breakthroughs related to the brain, such as how
stem cells may help bring an end to blindness, how we see colors, and the mental
aspects of running a marathon.
©2006 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
VHS #889204B $59.95
The Fabulous Five: Our Senses
Tasting, feeling, smelling, seeing and hearing--these are our fabulous five senses.
Throughout this video, examples illustrate
each of the five senses. Our tongue tells
us how things taste. Our nose tells us how
things smell. We can feel with our skin. We
hear with our ears. We open our eyes to
see. Children will be able to understand that
their senses enable them to collect information about the various sights, sounds,
smells, textures and tastes that form their
environment.
©1989 | K-2 | 18 minutes
VHS #818849B $39.95
Bodies on the Mend
The human body is a wondrous but imperfect thing. This two-segment video looks
at the ways our bodies work, the ways they
can be damaged, and how to fix the breaks.
Bones — See how the body heals itself of a
broken bone. Bionic Eyes and Ears — Learn
how eyes and ears work, and how to restore
vision and sound using artificial parts.
©1999 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
VHS #730275B $59.95
Basics of Biology: The Human Body:
Organ Systems Working Together
The program starts by looking at the integumentary system and proceeds through the
circulatory, respiratory, lymphatic, digestive,
urinary, nervous, endocrine, reproductive,
muscular, and skeletal systems. A special animated sequence at the end of the
program demonstrates how every organ
system in the human body has developed
from the single cell of a fertilized egg. ©1993 | 6-8 | 14 minutes
VHS #789081B $59.00
Body by Design: Form
and Function
The brightest engineering
minds at M.I.T. can’t hold a
candle to Mother Nature.
Her designs for animal
bodies and how they function—eat, see, fly, run, and
more—reflect an unparalleled mastery of physics,
biomechanics, materials, and construction.
This wondrous program explores the complex and diverse creatures of our planet.
©1999 | 6-12 | 53 minutes
DVD #892968B $49.95 | VHS #723460B $49.95
The Eye: Structure and Function
It is a window to our emotions, and some
say, to the soul. Explore the complexities
of the human eye. Learn how its delicate
mechanisms--eyelids, lashes, cornea, pupil,
iris, and even tears--help us see the world.
©2002 | 5-12 | 26 minutes
DVD #893123B $49.95 | VHS #770180B $49.95
The Human Animal:
Language of the Body
Zoologist Desmond Morris thinks human
survival rests on our ability to communicate nonverbally, using gestures and facial
expressions to communicate in countless
subtle and complex ways. Morris visited 60
countries over eight years, defining and
classifying nonverbal communication, and
compiling in the process a virtual dictionary
of body language.
©1997 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
VHS #717330B $49.95
Daily Planet: Drug Interactions
Probes the chemistry of such drugs as
ecstasy, alcohol, and crystal methamphetamine and traces the short- and long-term
health effects of use.
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #881532B $49.95 | VHS #880146B $49.95
LIFE SCIENCE
©1999 | 3-6 | 37 minutes
VHS #723528B $59.95
Brain: Perception
HUMAN BIOLOGY | PLANTS
Boy to Man, Fourth Edition
Teach your students about the development
and structure of the male reproductive
system with this informative video. Newly
revised, the program explains the many
physiological changes affecting young
men during adolescence and details the
development of male reproductive organs.
A brand-new section shows students how
to talk with parents about their experiences
during this tumultuous time.
©1999 | 4-9 | 24 minutes
DVD #986505B $99.95
Puberty for Girls:
Amazing Changes Inside and Out
At a time of unbelievable growth and
change, as boys grow into young adulthood,
they are expected to never show fear, never
show embarrassment, never be confused,
never ask for help, and always be tough.
This program helps them to understand
all of the new physical, psychological, and
emotional changes that they may soon
experience.
Puberty, a time of tremendous physical,
psychological, and emotional changes, can
be very exciting, but also scary, confusing, and painful. This video, often funny,
sometimes touching, always honest, helps
your students understand what soon will be
happening to their bodies as well as their
feelings and thoughts.
©2001 | 4-8 | 21 minutes
DVD #23027B $89.00 | VHS #787929B $89.00
Girl to Woman, Fourth Edition
Women and Sports
LIFE SCIENCE
Puberty for Boys:
Amazing Changes Inside and Out
Women’s sports have changed dramatically,
thanks largely to the women’s rights movement in the 1970s and Title IX. Learn how
Billy Jean King and other pioneering female
athletes helped alter the athletic landscape,
and discover how hormones affect the body
and create physical differences between
males and females.
Explain the development of the female
reproductive system with this excellent
video. Newly revised, the program portrays
the growth and development of a young
woman’s body and the changes that take
place in the reproductive system. A brandnew section shows students how to talk
with parents about their experiences during
this tumultuous time.
©2002 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
VHS #767566B $49.95
©1999 | 4-9 | 25 minutes
DVD #986760B $99.95
©2001 | 4-8 | 28 minutes
DVD #23026B $89.00 | VHS #782896B $89.00
Girl Stuff, Second Edition
Take a sensible, straightforward look at the
amazing changes that take place when a
girl’s body begins to mature toward womanhood. The video offers all the things a girl
needs to know to take care of her developing body, including tips about hygiene and
menstruation. It’s a complete guide to what
all these changes mean and how to feel
comfortable with what lies ahead.
©1994 | 4-9 | 18 minutes
DVD #986752B $79.95
Plants
Plants CD-ROM
Let your students
explore plants
and their natural
environments with
the help of Mother
Nature and a
rather large and intelligent bee. This
charming, interactive program emphasizes
the biosphere as a web of interrelationships
and examines plants as a basic and integral
part of human and animal life. Topics include plants, plant food, flowers, and trees.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774331B $59.95
Lab Pack #775171B $199.95
Plants: A First Look
Green plants are introduced to primary grades.
Children will learn about
different kinds of plants
and how they need light,
air, and water to survive.
The different parts of a plant, including
leaves, stems, roots, and seeds are also
identified. The last segment of the program
describes how plants are useful to people.
All About Plants
Explore the plant kingdom with this look
at flowering and non-flowering species.
Find out what plants need to grow and
reproduce, as well as some of the adaptation they’ve had to make. Includes four
feature segments. Plant Cells—The Needs of
Plants—Plant Reproduction—Trees.
©2005 | 3-6 | 30 minutes
DVD #880351B $59.95 | VHS #879031B $59.95
Protists and Fungi CD-ROM
Discover what fungi and plants have in common using a Venn diagram. Dig up the connection between appearance and toxicity in
mushrooms. Video Adventures: Symbiosis;
Malaria; Fungus Farmers; Protozoa; and
Molds and People. Includes a Teacher’s
Simulations include Ocean Ecosystems, Cell
Division, and Scientific Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774349B $59.95
Lab Pack #775189B $199.95
©2000 | 1-3 | 17 minutes
DVD #008946B $49.95 | VHS #819136B $49.95
The Science of Plants
3-Pack Grades 3-5
Introduce students to the
multifaceted world of plants.
Begin with a look at the diversity of the plant kingdom
and the pivotal role plants
play in our lives. Then examine their life cycle, including the significant
processes that occur during plant reproduction. End with an examination of the complex relationship between a plant and its
environment. Diversity: It Takes All Kinds — The
Life Cycle: Generation P — Nature’s Neighbors
©2006 | 3-5 | 60 minutes
DVD #895409B $129.95 | VHS #894642B $129.95
The Science of Plants 3-Pack
Grades 6-8
Go beyond the basics with this detailed look
at the plant kingdom. Begin by showing
students the basic taxonomic classifications of plants. Then examine the significant processes behind plant growth and
reproduction, including seed germination,
meristems, and pollination. Wrap up with a
comparison of abiotic and biotic factors and
how plants respond or adapt to them.
Diversity: The Spice of Life — The Life Cycle:
From Seed to Shining Seed — Environmental
Enclaves
©2006 | 6-8 | 60 minutes
DVD #895417B $129.95 | VHS #894659B $129.95
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Physical
Science
CD-ROM
Collection
Simulations, World
Book Encyclopedia
Library Articles,
Studio, and Theater. CD-ROM Titles: Chemistry — Electricity —
Elements — Forces & Gravity — Heat — Light — Magnetism — Motion
— Nuclear Energy — Sound — States of Matter — Structures.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #775320B $509.95
Physical Science
Investigations
Expand your classroom video resources!
Discovery Education Video Libraries are
a perfect curriculum solution to creative
and engaging lessons with video. Featuring 37 focused segments adapted from our
most popular videos. Use each segment to
introduce, highlight or initiate key curricular
topics. Physical Science Investigations is a
comprehensive library on various topics. Chemical Reactions — Electricity
and Magnetism — Chemical Properties — Sound and Light — Motion, Forces,
and Energy
©2004 | 6-12 | 37 video segments
DVD #776146B $219.95 | VHS #776096B $219.95
Elements of Physics
6-Pack
Get students energized about physics with
videos that explain matter, energy, space, and
time and how they interact. From Newton’s
laws of motion to the wave-particle duality
of quantum theory, explore what makes the
world around us work. Energy, Work, and
Power — Light — Modern Physics and Cosmology — Matter: Atoms and Molecules — Motion,
Forces, and Gravity — Wave Phenomena.
©2006 | 9-12
DVD #895771B $259.95 | VHS #895011B $259.95
Physical Science
Video Collection
Expand your library of Physical Science
videos with this comprehensive collection
of content that allows your students to
explore the fascinating world of Science.
This 12-pack video collection includes the
following titles:
• Forces and Motion
• Roller Coaster Physics
• Seeing the Light
• The Phenomenon of Sound
• The Science of Super Sight
• Understanding: Electricity
• Understanding: Magnetism
• Savage Sun
• Understanding Fire
• Heat and Temperature
• The Elements
• Amazing Materials:
Properties of Matter
6-12
VHS #734095B $499.95
Look for our Editor’s
Choice selections
throughout this
catalog, including The
Interactive Periodic
Table of the Elements (page 43)
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Physical Science: The Basics
P HYSICAL SCIENCE
teaching tool. Each 2-pack includes an engaging student video as
well as a scientific literacy video to aid classroom teachers. Amazing
DVD versions feature additional professional development video
segments to help teachers teach science basics.
Physical Science: The Basics K-2
Physical Science: The Basics 3-5
Physical Science: The Basics 6-8
From electricity and magnetism to light and
sound, introduce young students to a wide
variety of physical science topics with these
From states of matter and measuring
physical properties to heat and skateboards,
introduce elementary students to a wide
variety of physical science topics with these
From friction and roller coasters to energy
transfer and constant speed, introduce
middle school students to a wide variety of
physical science topics with these segments
©2005 | 3-5 | 180 minutes
DVD #880542B $89.95 | VHS #879221B $89.95
©2005 | 6-8 | 180 minutes
DVD #880559B $89.95 | VHS #879239B $89.95
Introduction to Physical Science
Scientific Method and Measurement
Introduce elementary students to the
basic concepts of physics, chemistry, and
astronomy with this look at the nature and
properties of energy and nonliving matter.
Includes four feature segments.
Solid, Liquid, and Gas—Heat and Matter—Thermal and Light Energy—Forces and
Gravity.
Lesson One: The Scientific Method covers the history of scientific research and
Galileo Galilei’s experiments to test ideas
about nature. Students will see how Galileo
disproved the teachings of Aristotle, who
claimed that heavy objects fall faster than
lighter ones. The student will also learn
how to conduct an experiment of their own.
Lesson Two: Scientific Measurement shows
students how to develop an understanding of the metric system and how it is
used in scientific investigation. The use of
metric measurements to measure length,
mass, volume, temperature, and density is
demonstrated. Common lab equipment is
demonstrated, including such instruments
as graduated cylinders, metric balances,
thermometers, and metric rulers. ©2005 | K-2 | 180 minutes
DVD #880534B $89.95 | VHS #879213B $89.95
Physical
Science
Simulations
CD-ROM
Each simulation
allows students
to · Conduct
simulated lab
experiments ·
Gather and analyze data · Gain a deeper
understanding of the scientific method ·
See science applied in the real world · See
interrelationships among different areas of
science. Each simulation includes integrated
science activity worksheets, which give
students a structured science activity. Simulations include: Flight, Firefighting, Energy
Transmission, Projectile Motion, Electric
Generator, Energy Consumption, and Scientific Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #775445B $59.95
Lab Pack #775478B $199.95
Energy
Nothing happens without energy. It powers
every machine on Earth and is essential for
virtually every activity. Civilization would be
impossible without it. In Greatest Inventions
With Bill Nye: Energy, Bill Nye leads us on
an electrifying journey to the sources of
energy and the technology that enable us to
tap into it and distribute it around the world.
©2005 | 3-6 | 30 minutes
DVD #880328B $59.95 | VHS #879007B $59.95
Understanding:
Uncertainty
Quantum mechanics is
really out there...a subatomic universe populated
by quarks and bosons,
capable of spawning such
quandaries as: How can a
science be based on the
principle of uncertainty?
What is Schroedinger’s cat, and why can’t
you pet it? This definitive guide provides
the answers...no degree from M.I.T. required!
©1998 | 6-12 | 52 minutes
DVD #10595B $49.95 | VHS #717702B $49.95
6-12 | 56 min
VHS #903641B $59.95
©1993 | 9-12 | 38 minutes
VHS #780874B $59.00
Compounds and Reactions
Explore how fewer than a hundred elements
combine to form the millions of substances
found in the universe.
©2006 | 9–12 | 56 min
VHS #894915B $59.95 | DVD #895672B $59.95
ELEMENTS
The Interactive Periodic Table of the Elements 3-Pack
Take students on an amazing tour through the periodic table and examine the simple substances
that form the building blocks of chemistry. Including a separate segment on each element, the
programs demonstrate the practical and scientific applications of the table’s major groups and
comment on the possibilities of future advances in the realms of nuclear energy and internal
medicine.
©2006 | 9-12 | 346 minutes
DVD #889311B $159.95
The Periodic Table of the Elements 5-Pack
©2005 | 6-12 | 280 minutes
DVD #880880B $219.95 | VHS #879569B $219.95
The Periodic Table of the Elements:
Nonmetals
Follows oxygen’s evolution from pollutant
to resource, uncovers sulfur’s role in the
invention of gunpowder, and investigates
nonmetals in the formation of underground
caverns.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #889261B $59.95 | VHS #888271B $59.95
The Halogens
Transition Metals
Alkali Metals
Go inside a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier for
a look at transition metals. Also known
as transition elements, these metals have
high melting points and magnetic properties. Discover the mind-boggling array of
workers and materials, including transition
metals, that go into creating these huge sea
vessels.
Discovers the violent reactions between
alkali metals and water and examines the
explosive traits of fireworks.
©2005 | 6-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880856B $59.95 | VHS #879536B $59.95
Documents the special properties of arsenic
and takes a behind-the-scenes look at
how metalloids improve the functioning of
computers.
Other Metals
Profiles the properties and uses of indium,
aluminum, tin, and lead and imagines how
new metal technologies will affect the
future of automobile manufacturing.
©2005 | 6-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880864B $59.95 | VHS #879544B $59.95
Alkaline-Earth Metals
Explains why the properties of calcium help
build strong bones and reveals how the
group reacts forcefully with water and heat.
©2005 | 6-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880849B $59.95 | VHS #879528B $59.95
©2005 | 6-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880831B $59.95 | VHS #879510B $59.95
Metalloids
©2005 | 6-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880872B $59.95 | VHS #879551B $59.95
The Noble Gases
From Times Square to Las Vegas, everyone
knows the allure of the bright neon lights.
Take a broader view of the noble gases by
looking at their applications in photography
and electronics.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #889287B $59.95 | VHS #888297B $59.95
Highlights how fluorine helps create healthy
smiles, observes bromine’s use in fire-retardant technology, and details the role of
halogens in the human body.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #889279B $59.95 | VHS #888289B $59.95
The Lanthanide Series
Illustrates lanthanum’s effect on the movie
business and applies promethium’s properties to military-guided missiles and lasers.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #889295B $59.95 | VHS #888305B $59.95
The Actinide Series
Profiles the risks and benefits of using uranium and americium for generating energy
and explores applications of nuclear fission.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #889303B $59.95 | VHS #888313B $59.95
Visit
library.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Examine the role alkali metals play in fireworks.
Explore the alkaline-earth metals, including calcium,
which is crucial for strong bones. Go inside a U.S.
Navy aircraft carrier for a look at transition metals. Investigate how emerging metal technologies
will change the way we drive in the future. And go
behind-the-scenes to see the role metalloids play in
making computers work.
ELEMENTS | CHEMISTRY
Elements in Action: The Arts
Witness the elements at work in our world.
From cobalt and electric guitars to chromium
and custom-built motorcycles, this program illustrates the role of basic chemical substances
in the visual and performing arts.
©2006 | 6-12 | minutes
DVD #17152B $59.95 | VHS #17673B $59.95
The Periodic Table:
Reactions and Relationships
This informational program explains periodic law and the significance of the rows and
columns of the periodic table. The physical
and chemical qualities of each group of elements are also outlined.
©2000 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #855411B $49.95
Periodic Table
P HYSICAL SCIENCE
Transition Metals
3-Pack
Take a tour of the transition metals on the periodic table. Also known as
transition elements, these
metals have high melting
points and magnetic properties. The diversity of
transition metals provides
versatility in their practical applications.
©2006 | 9-12 | 168 minutes
DVD #889253B $129.95 | VHS #888263B $129.95
Discovering the Elements
After a general introduction to the chemical
elements, students are challenged to play a
game in which they must identify elements
based on their appearances and spoken
clues. The game builds skills of observation, note-taking, and use of reference data.
When played in teams, the game promotes
cooperation and group discussion. The
exact rules are flexible and can be altered
to match the skill level of the players.
©1996 | 6-9 | 57 minutes
DVD #790444B $59.00 | VHS #788257B $59.00
Gases, Liquids, and Solids
Investigate the different states of matter to
help students understand the kinetic-molecular theory and which variables determine
the state of an element or substance.
©2006 | 9–12 | 56 min
DVD #895680b $59.95 | VHS #894923b $59.95
Elements in Action:
Inventions, Vol. 1
See how reverse osmosis
extracts salt molecules
from seawater and provides us with our most
important beverage
water. Dig up the roots
of aspirin and find out
how it relieves pain. Whether by accident or
design, scientists are continually figuring
out ways to manipulate nature?s elements
for our own benefit.
©2006 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #17111B $59.95 | VHS #17616B $59.95
Elements in Action:
Inventions, Vol. 2
Witness the elements at
work in our world. From
exploring the use of platinum in catalytic converters to discussing the
role of tungsten in the
development of the light
bulb, this program illustrates the inventive
possibilities of basic chemical substances.
©2006 | 6-12 | minutes
DVD #17129B $59.95 | VHS #17624B $59.95
Elements
CD-ROM
Visit the Laboratory to learn about
the periodic table,
go to the Studio to
create a multimedia presentation
with music and
sound effects, watch and learn about the
elements at the Discovery Theater.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774125B $59.95
Lab Pack #774968 $199.95
Reviews Mendeleev’s periodic table and
the theory of the nuclear structure of the
atom. An examination of Bohr’s model of
the atom explains how this theory led to
the organization of the modern periodic
table. Students then explore the modern
periodic table, comparing it to Mendeleev’s
and using it to make predictions about the
chemical properties and reactions of the
representative elements.
©1998 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #790972B $59.00
The Periodic Table
Unravel the mysteries behind the elements
through stunning digital video. This DVD
features an interactive menu system that
lets students browse material by individual
topic or view the entire presentation from
start to finish. Topics include the evolution of the periodic table, the logic of its
organization, and using the table to predict
properties of the elements. A helpful glossary function highlights critical vocabulary
to enhance retention.
©2001 | 7-12 | 18 minutes
DVD #979948B $79.95
Elements of Physics: Matter:
Atoms and Molecules
Illustrates the parts of an atom and the
composition of elements, as well as the
combining of elements to create molecules.
©2006 | 6-8 | 56 minutes
DVD #895748B $59.95 | VHS #894980B $59.95
Atomic Structure:
Mapping an Invisible World
Define atom bonds and related concepts
with this delightful program, which parodies
a James Bond movie. The DVD shows
illustrations of each type of bond while
following Gold Metallic Bond as he investigates why carbon, nitrogen, and other
atoms are training themselves in different
types of bonds. The many topics covered
include network solids; polar molecules;
dipole, hydrogen, metallic, and ionic bonds;
electrolysis; oxygen; cyanide; glucose;
buckyball; ethanol; and more.
©1997 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #849950B $49.95
What Is Chemistry?
©1996 | 7-12 | 25 minutes
VHS #945196B $89.95
Elements, Compounds,
and Atoms
Through numerous examples, students will
learn about elements and the chemical symbols used to represent them. They will also
learn how elements combine to form compounds, as well as the difference between
atoms and molecules. This video exposes
students to the language of chemistry and
to the written symbols which are used to
represent elements and compounds. The
major historical scientific contributions
made to the atom are also discussed.
©1998 | 5-8 | 18 minutes
VHS #782334B $59.00
Atoms and Molecules
Atoms and molecules, two of the basic units
of matter, are examined through animated
graphics, charts, and experiments. Models
of three simple elements --hydrogen, helium, and lithium -- are used to explore the
structure of atoms.
Unlock the mysteries of matter. Explore what atoms are made of and how
they combine to create everything in the universe. From learning how
to tell an acid from a base to the different states of matter, students will
learn that chemistry is fascinating and fun.
©2006 | 9-12 | 336 minutes
DVD #895706B $259.95 | VHS #894949B $259.95
Elements of Chemistry: Atoms
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #895656B $59.95 | VHS #894899B $59.95
Elements of Chemistry:
Acids and Bases
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #895649B $59.95 | VHS #894881B $59.95
Carbon Chemistry
Compounds and Reactions
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #895664B $59.95 | VHS #894907B $59.95
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #895672B $59.95 | VHS #894915B $59.95
The Periodic Table
Reactions: The Chemistry of Change
Gases, Liquids, and Solids
Various types of reactions, including
exothermic and endothermic, spontaneous
and non-spontaneous, are discussed. How
variables affect the rate of chemical reactions is also examined.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #895680B $59.95 | VHS #894923B $59.95
©2000 | 6-12 | 28 minutes
DVD #855650B $49.95
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #895698B $59.95 | VHS #894931B $59.95
Chemistry
CD-ROM
Explore chemistry’s
ubiquitous presence in our lives,
from cleaning products to medicines.
Video Adventures
include: Chemistry;
Crime Labs; Fuel Cells; Fire!; and Chemical
Sensors. Includes a Teacher’s Guide. Macintosh & Windows compatible. Simulation
includes energy consumption, firefighting,
food & nutrition, minerals & rocks, and
scientific inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774075B $59.95
Lab Pack #774919B $199.95
Chemistry Essentials Pack
©2000 | 5-9
©1991 | 6-12 | 22 minutes
DVD #870337B $49.95
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Explore the world of chemistry and teach
students about this branch of science that
focuses on the properties and structure
of matter as well as the study of how it is
converted from one form to another. This
enlightening and engaging program shows
students how the principles of chemistry
relate to many things we use in everyday
life-automobiles, cosmetics, medicine, food
preservatives, and even our bodies-and
gives them a greater appreciation for the
scientific achievements of chemists.
Elements of Chemistry 6-Pack
P HYSICAL SCIENCE
Physical Science Series
Daily Planet:
Natural Phenomena
Physical Science Series: Atomic
Structure andThe Periodic Table
Physical Science Series:
Chemical Bonding
A detailed examination of the structure of
the atom will expose students to subatomic
particles, including protons, neutrons, and
electrons.
©1998 | 5-8 | 18 minutes
VHS #782425B $59.00
Students will be introduced to the nature of
chemical bonding and the characteristics
of atoms that allow them to form bonds.
The concepts of electron arrangement are
highlighted via colorful animation, giving
students a foundation upon which to understand bonding.
Mixtures and Solutions
©1998 | 5-8 | 18 minutes
VHS #782474B $59.00
This program discusses the different ways
in which matter is classified by using visual
images from the natural world, the home,
and the laboratory. Students will learn
about mixtures through detailed examples
of colloids, suspensions, and solutions. They
will witness the creation of solutions and
consider the concepts of solubility and rate
of dissolving.
This program explores the characteristics
of chemical reactions by analyzing some
simple everyday chemical reactions. It also
introduces chemical equations and shows
students how to balance chemical equations
via colorful animation.
©1998 | 5-8 | 18 minutes
VHS #781930B $59.00
©1998 | 5-8 | 18 minutes
VHS #782524B $59.00
Chemistry 3-Pack
Chemical Reactions
The Elements
Includes: Amazing Materials: Properties
of Matter- A look at composite material
reveals why two can sometimes be better
than one, with properties that make them
amazingly multi-functional- and in some
cases extremely valuable, The ElementsTempted to snore over the periodic table of
elements? Not after poet Roger McGough,
in inspired dramatic fashion, traces the evolution of chemistry from the Greeks to the
present day. Explore how early scientists
turned alchemy into chemistry, ultimately
building this new discipline around the
periodic table, and Invention: Elements
& Compounds - What happens when we
manipulate nature’s elements for our own
benefit?
Tempted to snore over
the periodic table of
elements? Not after
poet Roger McGough, in
inspired dramatic fashion,
traces the evolution
of chemistry from the
Greeks to the present
day. McGough reveals the
madness of mercury, the folly of gold and
the shadowy art of alchemy. Explore how
early scientists turned alchemy into chemistry, ultimately building this new discipline
around the periodic table.
©2000 | 6-12
DVD #11593B $129.95 | VHS #755520B $129.95
Invention: Elements and Compounds
Amazing Materials:
Diamonds and gold.
Graphite and carbon.
What are their molecular
structures? Their properties make them amazingly
multifunctional and in
some cases extremely
valuable. A look at
composite materials reveals why two can
sometimes be better than one.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #775890B $59.95 | VHS #775627B $59.95
Put on your lab coat and revisit some of the
most important science concoctions of all
time. Learn about Madame Curie’s discovery of radioactivity. See how reverse osmosis extracts salt molecules from seawater
and provides us with our most important
beverage — water. Dig up the roots of aspirin
and find out how it relieves pain. Whether
by accident or design, scientists are continually figuring out ways to manipulate
nature’s elements for our own benefit.
©2000 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
DVD #893057B $59.95 | VHS #739979B $59.95
©2000 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
DVD #892935B $59.95 | VHS #745224B $59.95
Examine cloud composition by viewing some
that have been conjured
up in a mall. Find out
what the average person
knows about the science
of sound. Gain insight
into fire through some
explosive street experiments. And explore
the everyday wonders of polymers.
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #881565B $49.95 | VHS #880179B $49.95
Daily Planet: Explosive Science
On this episode, see the science of the
volatile.
©2005 | 6-12 | 45 minutes
DVD #853523B $49.95 | VHS #853267B $49.95
Strong Chemistry
Explore the fascinating science of reactions
and interactions. Four
segments illustrate some
of the varied ways that
chemistry affects our
lives. It’s Elementary!
—Chronicles the discovery of the elements
and the creation of the periodic table of
the elements. Combined Strength—Explains
how elements combine to form compounds
and Diamonds! —Reveals where diamonds
come from and how they are transformed
and sold. Inside the Sun—Looks into the
interactions going on inside the sun and the
NASA satellites that warn us of incoming
solar radiation. By studying these different
areas, students discover the many roles of
chemistry in our world.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #773846B $59.95 | VHS #773572B $59.95
Energy and the Chemistry of Life
This two-part program explains the basic
physical and chemical processes that allow
energy to be stored and utilized by living
things. The physical concepts of matter
and energy are explained and the structure
of atoms are described. The second part
utilizes the physical and chemical concepts
to analyze two metabolic processes: aerobic
cellular respiration and photosynthesis.
©1996 | 9-12 | 38 minutes
VHS #802892B $69.00
ELECTRICITY
MythBusters: Electricity
The MythBusters take on a tale that has been told in American classrooms for generations: Ben Franklin discovered electricity by flying a kite with a key attached to it during
a thunderstorm.
©2007 | 6-12 | 17 minutes
DVD #902833B $59.95 | VHS #902379B $59.95
Elements of Physics: Energy:
Work and Power
©2003 | 9-12 | 21 minutes
VHS #786319B $79.00
Electricity’s
Attraction
The harnessing of electricity has changed our
world profoundly. Four
segments explain the
science of the current
and touch on some of the
uses that humans have
devised for electricity.
Magnetic Earth—Chronicles our discovery
of magnetism and how it works. Electric
Earth—Defines the science of electricity
and explains how electric currents work.
Ultimate Thrill: Electromagnetism at
Play—Shows how electricity and magnetism
produce the thrilling action of theme park
rides. Electronics at Work—Looks at how
electricity can behave and demonstrates
uses in unexpected places, such as powering a man’s artificial arm. Through lively action and fascinating examples, this presentation encourages students to understand
the principles of electricity and consider its
possible future applications.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #773895B $59.95 | VHS #773622B $59.95
Over the past century
electricity has dramatically changed human
life styles in much of the
world—but how does it
work? Segments cover
television technology,
controlling electricity
for different applications, and electromagnetic power. Tune in to TV: Shows how
electromagnetic waves transmit images of
live events to televisions in distant homes.
Electricity’s Power: Examines the characteristics and purposes of electricity, from the
perspectives of the engineers who harness
it and the individuals who use it. Energy
From the Earth: Draws students into the
magnetic properties of our planet and how
the Earth’s geothermal heat can generate electricity. This episode uses familiar
examples to help students understand the
physical force that powers a vast array of
modern devices and technologies.
©2005 | 6-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #777847B $59.95 | VHS #777748B $59.95
Electricity 2-Pack
Includes Understanding: Magnetism- Learn
how magnetic forces were first discovered,
how magnetism affects humans and other
animals, and its role in medicine and travel,
and Understanding: Electricity- Learn how
electricity is generated, how it is delivered
to your home, and what innovative ideas
are combining our body’s electricity with
man-made electrical systems.
How Does That Work? 2-Pack
Take an introductory look at physical science with these thoughtfully produced
programs. This two-program set provides
an explanation of how simple machines,
electricity, and magnetism work in our
everyday lives.
©1999 | K-6 | Avg 17 minutes
DVD #979559B $129.95 | VHS #944546B $129.95
Electricity:
The Invisible River of Energy
A mass of information gives students a
fundamental understanding of electrical
energy; static and current electricity; parallel, series, and complex circuits; and how
electricity is generated.
©2000 | 6-12 | 23 minutes
DVD #852178B $49.95
Elements of Physics:
Energy, Work, and
Power
Identifies the many different forms of energy,
including sound, heat,
light, chemical, and
nuclear energy, and
discusses the essential
link between energy and
matter.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #895714B $59.95 | VHS #894956B $59.95
©1997 | 6-12
VHS #731257B $89.95
Visit
library.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
This program explores the many different
forms of energy from sound, heat, light, and
chemical energy. One of the greatest forms
of energy is nuclear energy locked within
the nucleus of atoms. Energy can be converted from one form to another and much
of the success of our industrialized society
has been in our ability to harness energy for
our needs. Although classical physicists saw
energy and matter as separate and distinct,
modern physics has shown that the two are
fundamentally linked.
Understanding:
Electricity
FORCES & GRAVITY
Roller Coaster Physics
Strap in and take some terrifying turns on the
scariest amusement park attractions in the world.
We’ll tell you about the wonderful world of applied
physics to make you feel more comfortable. Roller
coasters are so much fun thanks to friction,
potential energy, gravity, and acceleration.
©2004 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #775874B $59.95 | VHS #775601B $59.95
P HYSICAL SCIENCE
Daily Planet: Car Science
Examines the physics and chemistry of driving-related applications—navigating treacherous winter road conditions, controlling
road rage, developing efficient automobile
safety features, and more.
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #881631B $49.95 | VHS #880245B $49.95
Daily Planet:
Gravity, Inertia, and Energy
Explores the push-and-pull of gravity,
inertia, and magnetism and, using creative
experiments and real-life examples, reveals
the physics behind force.
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #881540B $49.95 | VHS #880153B $49.95
Daily Planet: Forces Small and Large
Investigates electricity, radioactivity,
chemical bonding, and torque, pondering
how forces of varying magnitude influence
contemporary technology and livelihood.
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #881573B $49.95 | VHS #880187B $49.95
Motion, Forces, and
Gravity
When Isaac Newton formulated his three laws of
motion, he transformed
physics because these
laws allowed precise predictions of the movement
of objects at all times
and in all circumstances. From this, Newton
deduced the law of gravity, which explained
the movement of planets and stars. This
program describes these theories and goes
on to outline the four fundamental forces of
the universe and how Einstein revolutionized the way we understand gravity with his
general theory of relativity.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #895755B $59.95 | VHS #894998B $59.95
Forces
Gripping friction! The powerful attraction of
gravity and magnetism! And why buoyancy
is all wet! Learn about these exciting forces
of nature. Caution: Understanding forces
may lead to an acute case of the “smarts.”
Symptoms include knowledge of why things
fall, float, skid, stop, push, and pull.
©2002 | 3-6 | 26 minutes
DVD #892984B $59.95 | VHS #770263B $59.95
Motion, Forces, Energy,
and Electricity
Simple Machines:
A First Look
Students are introduced to each type of
simple machine and how it works: lever,
inclined plane, screw, wedge, wheel and
axle, and pulley. They will learn that force is
a push or pull and that work is done when a
force is used to move something.
©2001 | 1-3 | 17 minutes
DVD #008953B $49.95 | VHS #819433B $49.95
Motion CD-ROM
Get a speedy understanding of how design,
force, and type of motion affect an object’s
speed. Video Adventures include SolarPowered Cars; Roller Coasters; Skateboards;
Flying Objects; and Robo-Fish. Includes
compatible. Simulations include Projectile
Motion, Electric Generator, Flight, and
Scientific Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774307B $59.95
Lab Pack #775148 $199.95
Using examples that are familiar to young
students, this feature illustrates the
principles of physics. Monster Masses in
Motion: Calculating Average Speed—Teaches
students to find average speeds by comparing two teams racing to the finish. Coasting
Through Roller Coaster Physics—Explains
the importance of G-forces. Bridges: A
Heated Issue—Examines why heat is vital to
bridge building. Exploring Lightning—Sheds
light on a striking natural phenomenon.
©2004 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #776583B $59.95 | VHS #776500B $59.95
Measure for Measure:
Weight and Energy
How were the pyramids built? What keeps
roller coasters rolling? Segments cover
simple machines, weight measurement, and
forms of energy.
©2005 | 6-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #847285B $59.95 | VHS #847129B $59.95
Forces and Gravity CD-ROM
This interactive CD-ROM takes your class on
Video Adventures that introduce students
to forces and gravity. Discover Newton’s
laws that have helped us fly, travel to the
Moon, and explore outer space. Perform lab
experiments to see the effects of gravity.
Create multimedia presentations. Research
a profile of Newton or Einstein. Includes
compatible. Simulations include Projectile
Motion, Tectonic Forces, Flight, and Scientific Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774158B $59.95
Forces and Gravity 5-Pack
Includes five Forces & Gravity videos: Roller
Coaster Physics, The Invisible Force, Understanding: Uncertainty, Forces & Motion, and
Ups & Downs of Technology.
©2004 | 6-12 | 210 minutes
VHS #780189B $219.95
Forces and Gravity Essentials Pack
©2000 | 5-9
FORCES & GRAVITY
Forces and Motion
What school-age kid doesn’t marvel at the thought
of sports cars, motorcycles or bungee jumping?
Forces and Motion will put them in the driver’s seat,
but not before they learn how to measure speed
and distance.
©2004 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #775882B $59.95 | VHS #775619B $59.95
Work, Energy, and the Simple
Machine: Inclined Plane, Wedge,
Screw
Students will see and learn how these
three simple machines are closely related.
Common everyday situations are used to
illustrate and demonstrate the widespread
use of these machines.
©2001 | 5-8 | 15 minutes
VHS #782243B $59.00
Work, Energy, and the Simple
Machine: Lever, Wheel and Axle,
Pulley
Motion: Newton’s Three Laws
The Invisible Force- Learn how gravity
works, how it has shaped our planet, how
it has affected the species living on it over
millions of years, and why it may eventually
destroy the universe. Black Holes: The Ultimate Abyss- Renowned physicist Stephen
Hawking, aided by incredible 3-D animation,
defines the concept of space-time and how
stars die, then yield to the gaping maw of
gravity. Forces & Motion- Learn how to
measure speed and distance, then take to
the driver’s seat for a high-energy road
show!
Exciting footage of dragsters, fighter jets,
and bungee jumpers illustrate Newton’s
Three Laws of Motion and help explain the
motion of falling bodies and projectiles,
circular motion, and an observer’s frame of
reference.
Students are introduced to these three simple machines in the same video lesson so
they can see how the machines are related.
The principles behind each of these simple
machines are illustrated and demonstrated
with common situations and tools.
©2000 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #854927B $49.95
©2001 | 5-8 | 15 minutes
VHS #782177B $59.00
©2004 | 6-12
VHS #740399B $129.95
Black Holes:
The Ultimate Abyss
Nothing psyches up a
physicist quite like a black
hole, a star that has died
and yielded to the gaping
maw of gravity. Listen
as Stephen Hawking,
aided by 3-D animation,
explains the concept of
space-time and how black holes are formed.
Allow yourself to be drawn to the edge of a
black hole — the event horizon — and imagine what life would be like inside.
©1998 | 6-12 | 53 minutes
VHS #718205B $59.95
The Invisible Force
Don’t let gravity get your students down.
The Invisible Force is an uplifting demonstration of this all-important presence.
How does gravity work? How has it shaped
our planet and the species living on it over
millions of years? Do your students know
why some scientists believe that gravity will
eventually destroy the universe? This video
gives them the scoop on the latest scientific
research.
©2000 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #905414B $59.95 | VHS #739953B $59.95
Let’s Move It:
Newton’s Laws of Motion
This program demonstrates Newton’s
laws of motion through the use of easily
understandable tools such as croquet balls,
skateboard, car, javelin, baseball, etc. Gravity and friction are cited as just two of the
forces used to help or hinder motion.
©1987 | 4-6 | 15 minutes
VHS #819268B $29.95
Newton’s Laws of Motion:
Demonstration of Mass, Force,
and Momentum
With the help of simple demonstrations, Mr.
Dexter gives a lesson on the principles and
vocabulary associated with Newton’s laws
of motion.
©1984 | 1-8 | 17 minutes
VHS #855072B $49.95
The Ups and Downs of Technology
Physics is the science of motion and energy.
Four segments use familiar examples to
show the laws of physics at work in our everyday lives. Roller Coaster Physics—Shows
how roller coasters rely on the laws of physics to entertain people. Preventing Disaster—Investigates how engineering practices
can cause or prevent fires, sinking ships,
and collapsing buildings. The Planet Electric—Explores how electricity is generated.
Constant Motion—Examines how gravity and
friction affect moving objects. This presentation illustrates some of the many ways we
study and use this dynamic science.
Push and Pull:
Simple Machines at Work
All machines, no matter how complicated
they look, are made up of combinations
of simple machines. This full motion video
examines the six types of simple machines.
Each simple machine is fully explained.
©1990 | 3-5 | 23 minutes
VHS #819243B $39.95
How Does That Work?
Simple Machines
Illustrates the basics of physical laws and
shows how the lever, wheel, axle, and pulley
are the fundamental components of many
machines. Also explains the inclined plane,
wedge, and screw.
©1999 | K-6 | 14 minutes
DVD #984047B $69.95
Understanding: Flight
Demystify the art, technique, and skill of
flying through graphics that demonstrate
its four principles: thrust, lift, weight, and
drag. Actor John Travolta — a pilot since age
16 — and author Tom Clancy discuss their
love of flying.
©1997 | 6-12 | 51 minutes
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©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #773887B $59.95 | VHS #773614B $59.95
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Forces and Gravity 3-Pack
HEAT & NUCLEAR ENERGY
Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: Physics
Nye explores how the universe operates and why things move and work the way they
do. He also explains the second law of thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and how
superconductors can help accelerate particles to near the speed of light. He illustrates
Albert Einstein’s theory that clocks tick slower at the speed of light on an airplane,
and discusses how E=mc2 helped develop nuclear power, the quantum leap, the
power of electromagnetic energy, the structure of an atom, and the subatomic
particles known as quarks.
©2005 | 6-12 | 45 minutes
DVD #859017B $59.95 | VHS #858936B $59.95
P HYSICAL SCIENCE
Exploring Heat
This program is packed with demonstrations and simple-to-duplicate experiments.
Heat is taken for granted but is essential
to life. The heat energy from the sun keeps
us alive. Students will find out what heat is,
where it comes from, and how it is transferred from one object to another. Examples
of conduction, convection, and radiation are
presented and the Fahrenheit and Celsius
temperature scales are compared. ©1993 | 5-8 | 18 minutes
VHS #781633B $59.00
Savage Sun (Nuclear
Energy Video)
Get launched on an
exploration of incredible
power, amazing energy,
and fantastic forces. Let
Savage Sun shed light on
the meaning of distant
observations and illuminate other secrets of
the Sun. Are your science textbooks falling
light years behind recent advances in space
exploration? Find out how new technology
is putting us on the surface of our nearest
star, and into its interior.
©2000 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #11130B $49.95 | VHS #739961B $49.95
Understanding: Fire
Fire, one of the four elements of
nature, seems elementary: Add a spark to
fuel and keep it going with a steady supply
of oxygen. But there’s much more to know
about one of the most powerful tools on
Earth. Discovered 9,000 years ago, fire has
been invaluable to both nature and
technology.
Heat CD-ROM
Discover heat’s
vital role in the
weather, in chemical reactions, and
in our well-being.
Video Adventures
include: Heat;
Body Heat; Animals in Extremes; Heat and
Weather; Solar Energy; and Fire! Includes
compatible. Simulations include Energy
Consumption, Solar Energy, Weather Forecasting, Firefighting, and Scientific Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774208B $59.95
Lab Pack #775049B $199.95
Time and Temperature
Many different systems of measurement—
and their value to science—are featured
in this episode. Segments cover celestial
events, mass extinction, and the effects of
extremes in temperature and weather.
©2005 | 6-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #847269B $59.95
Daily Planet: Natural Phenomena
Examine cloud composition by viewing
some that have been conjured up in a mall.
Find out what the average person knows
about the science of sound. Gain insight
into fire through some explosive street
experiments. And explore the everyday
wonders of polymers.
Nuclear Energy
CD-ROM
Visit the Laboratory to learn about
nuclear energy. Go
to the Studio to
create a multimedia presentation
with music and sound effects. Click on the
Library to research Einstein and E=mc2.
Watch Video Adventures that include
Introducing Nuclear Energy; The Bomb;
Nuclear Subs; Fission and Fusion; Radioactive Isotopes in Medicine; The Sun and
Stars. Includes a Teacher’s Guide. Macintosh and Windows compatible. Simulations
include Energy Consumption, Solar Energy,
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774315B $59.95
Lab Pack #775155B $199,95
Nuclear Energy Video Quiz
The introduction to this video shares what
nuclear energy is, how it’s produced, as
well as key terms. The second segment discusses nuclear reactions on the sun and the
incredible energy that is released. Following
is a segment sharing some of the pros and
cons of radiation and the works of Marie
and Pierre Curie.
©2004 | 4–10 | 27 min
DVD #779876B $49.95 | VHS #779165B $49.95
©2005 | 6–12 | 30 min
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VHS #745158B $49.95
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PHYSICS & MAGNETISM
Icons of Science: Quantum Theory
Quantum mechanics is a field of modern physics that emerged out of the misconceptions of
classical physics. See the key achievements in
quantum mechanics and learn why this science
is just as relevant now as it was at the beginning of the twentieth century.
©2006 | 9-12 | minutes
DVD #17160B $59.95 | VHS #17657B $59.95
Understanding: Magnetism
Without magnetism we would not have music as we know and experience it today; we
would not have computers, motor vehicles,
compasses, or MRI scans. Magnetism literally shapes our modern-day world. Learn
how magnetic forces were first discovered
and how magnetism affects both humans
and other animals. Explore the role of
magnetism in computers, audio recording,
medicine, and travel.
©1997 | 6-12 | 51 minutes
DVD #905364B $59.95 | VHS #717652B $59.95
Elements of Physics: Waves:
Sound and Electromagnetism
Get students energized about physics with videos that explain matter, energy, space, and time
and how they interact. From Newton’s laws of
motion to the wave-particle duality of quantum
theory, explore what makes the world around us
work.
• Energy, Work, and Power
• Light
• Modern Physics and Cosmology
• Matter: Atoms and Molecules
• Motion, Forces, and Gravity
• Wave Phenomena
©2006 | 9-12 | 336 minutes
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©2003 | 9-12 | 21 minutes
VHS #786392B $79.00
Modern Physics and Cosmology
Follow the development of quantum theory
and Einstein’s theory of relativity and their
impact on how scientists understand the
universe.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #895730B $59.95 | VHS #894972B $59.95
Magnets: A First Look
Visualizes the two different types of waves
and the common characteristics of all
waves, and assesses the modern theory of
wave-particle duality.
Many children are fascinated by magnets and what they can do. This program
explains that magnets are made of steel
and iron and describes how magnets attract
through other things such as paper, wood,
etc. It explains that magnets have poles,
demonstrates that two poles that are alike
repel each other, and that two poles that
are not alike attract each other.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #895763B $59.95 | VHS #895003B $59.95
©2000 | 1-3 | 17 minutes
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Simply Science: Energy Converters
How Does That Work?
Electricity & Magnetism
Wave Phenomena
A weight room setting is used to demonstrate how energy must be converted for
activity and life functions to occur. Energy
efficiency is examined by a sports physiologist and an athlete, and cellular respiration
in hibernating animals is discussed by a
hibernation expert.
©1998 | 9-12 | 28 minutes
VHS #790907B $69.00
Explores the major concepts of electricity by explaining the atom and the flow of
electrons. Shows the relationship between
magnets and electricity and the roles both
play in our lives.
Everyday Physics
Examine the principles of
physics behind activities
of ordinary life, including
climbing a ladder, riding a
swing, and stacking dominoes to start an interesting chain reaction.
©2006 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #890178B $59.95 | VHS #889188B $59.95
Electrical Current and Magnetism
Several simple, carefully performed experiments explore the basic principles of
electromagnetism.
©1991 | 1-8 | 19 minutes
VHS #852152B $49.95
Physics of Fun
Apply the fundamental concepts of physics to the modern structures and rides at
amusement parks with this lively program.
Students will learn more about potential
and kinetic energy, elements of weight,
components of motion, pendulums, and
vectors.
©1998 | 10-12 | 23 minutes
DVD #987313B $79.95 | VHS #945956B $79.95
Physics of Car Crashes
Demonstrate the link between science and
car crashes with this fresh look at physics.
Students will review a number of crashes
and learn how stopping distance and average force affect the outcome of an accident.
The program also discusses kinetic energy
and the effects of speed.
©1997 | 10-12 | 18 minutes
DVD #987305B $79.95
©1999 | 4-6 | 20 minutes
DVD #984054B $69.95
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Elements of Physics 6-Pack
Energy, whether it is sound, light, heat, or
some other form, is propagated as waves.
This program looks at two different types
of waves, longitudinal and traverse waves,
and the common characteristics of all
waves. Sound and light waves are examined in some detail, and then the program
concludes with a look at a modern theory
called the wave-particle duality, which holds
that all matter and energy have characteristics of both waves and particles.
SOUND & LIGHT | STATES OF MATTER
MythBusters: Sound Energy
The MythBusters seek out the sound of scientific truth. They want to know if a singer
can really break a glass using only his voice and if the urban legend that duck voices
don’t echo is all its quacked up to be.
©2007 | 6-12 | 28 minutes
DVD #902916B $59.95 | VHS #902452B $59.95
P HYSICAL SCIENCE
Sound: A First Look
This program explains that sound is caused
by something vibrating. It then describes
how people use sound to communicate; how
sound varies in its loudness or softness (volume) and its highness or lowness (pitch).
©2001 | 1-3 | 17 minutes
DVD #008987B $49.95 | VHS #819508B $49.95
Daily Planet: Light Raves
Uncovers the science and nature of light
through everyday examples and engaging
demonstrations. Segments include: Thar
She Blows, Twisted Lights, Light Show,
Extravaganza, Space Ship One, Part II ,
Rainbow Bright, Spies in the Skies
Light
Examine the field of
optics and how scientists
came to understand such
principles as refraction
and reflection, then
highlights James Clerk
Maxwell’s theory of
electromagnetism and
the importance of the speed of light in the
development of electricity.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #895722B $59.95 | VHS #894964B $59.95
Daily Planet: Rockets Rip!
This IS rocket science!
©2005 | 6-12 | 45 minutes
DVD #853622B $49.95 | VHS #853333B $49.95
Out of Darkness:
An Introduction to Light
Properties of light are explained and simple
experiments are shown; covers all major
topics concerning light.
©1988 | 4-8 | 21 minutes
VHS #820217B $29.95
©2005 | 6-12 | 45 minutes
DVD #853556B $49.95 | VHS #853291B $49.95
States of Matter
Daily Planet: Physical Properties
Explore water to learn the truth about surface tension. Investigate buoyancy to see
what, exactly, makes things float. And take
a surprising look at boiling points.
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #881557B $49.95 | VHS #880161B $49.95
Matter and Its Properties:
What Makes Up Matter?
In order to determine what makes up
matter, students will be introduced to
the abstract notion of the atom through
3-D animation. The structure of the atom,
including protons, neutrons, and electrons,
is highlighted. The examples of gold, silver,
and oxygen are used to show how atoms
make up elements, and the examples of
steel and water are used to show how different kinds of atoms form compounds. The
language of chemistry is also introduced
through simple chemical symbols and
formulas. Matter and Its Properties:
Exploring Phases of Matter
Phases of Matter
This program explores the four different
phases of matter including solids, liquids,
gases, and plasma. The example of water
changing from ice to water liquid to steam
gas vividly illustrates the difficult principle
of energy affecting changes in phase. The
role that energy loss and gain play in phase
changes are illustrated through colorful animated graphics. Concepts and terms such
as melting, freezing, vaporization, condensation, and sublimation are illustrated using
common everyday examples.
This program closely examines the four
states of matter: solid, liquid, gas, and
plasma. Water, as well as other materials,
are used as examples as to why a single
substance can exist in so many different
forms. Through interesting visual examples
of the many uses of water, students learn
about viscosity, elasticity, solids, liquids,
gases, phase changes, Boyle’s Law, Charles’
Law, vaporization, sublimation, melting,
freezing, and condensation, as well as many
other concepts. ©1999 | 2-5 | 18 minutes
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©1998 | 5-8 | 18 minutes
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©1999 | 2-5 | 18 minutes
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STATES OF MATTER
MythBusters: Water Displacement
Even seasoned sailors believe that the force created by a sinking boat is strong enough
to pull a person down with the ship. Learn more about water displacement when the
MythBusters team sinks the MythTanic.
©2007 | 6–12 | 15 min
DVD #902924B $59.95 | VHS #902460B $59.95
States of Matter
CD-ROM
©2000 | 5-9
This program explores the many different characteristics of matter, including
the chemical properties of matter, such as
flammability and reactivity. It also examines
some of the physical properties of matter
including color, odor, texture, and shape,
through beautiful visual images which
students can easily understand. Much emphasis is placed on the concept of mass and
weight. Volume and density are explored by
looking at different types of matter such as
gas, lead, marble, and feathers. ©1998 | 5-8 | 18 minutes
VHS #781260B $59.00
©2004 | 6-12
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Solids, Liquids, and Gases:
A First Look
This program explains that matter takes
up space and has weight. Solids keep their
shape; liquids and gases fill whatever space
is available. Matter can change from one
state to another through freezing, melting,
condensation, and evaporation.
©2001 | 1-3 | 17 minutes
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©1999 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
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Matter and Energy
Discover how water molecules change states from
solid to liquid and gas.
Then learn how pressure
affects the human body
under water, at the highest points on Earth, and
while traveling through
outer space. Finally,
measure heat by learning about Fahrenheit,
Celsius, and Kelvin.
©2002 | 3-6 | 26 minutes
DVD #893081B $59.95 | VHS #770271B $59.95
Matter: Form and Substance
in the Universe
The basic characteristics of matter are
introduced, including the concepts of mass,
density, weight and inertia; the differences
between elements, compounds, substances,
and solutions; and the different types of
matter.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCE
States of Matter Essentials Pack
Watch five Video
Adventures: Introducing Matter;
Hot Air Balloons;
LEP Collider or
“Bang-Up Physics;” The Fourth
State of Matter; and The Water Cycle. Learn
more about everything from antimatter to
atmosphere, atoms to particles, protons
to plasma, boiling points to solids, and
liquids to gases. Includes a Teacher’s Guide.
Macintosh & Windows compatible. Simulations include Weather Forecasting, Minerals
& Rocks, and Scientific Inquiry.
Iceberg!
Scientists and engineers
have been trying to control and destroy icebergs
for decades. In this video
you’ll see some of these
attempts and learn why
they all ultimately failed.
Then, travel through
“Iceberg Alley” for some
hot news about how global warming might
actually lead to dropping temperatures
worldwide!
STRUCTURES
Engineering at the Cutting Edge: Roller Coasters: Maximum
Thrills, Minimum Danger
Technology has given roller-coaster designers unlimited freedom to try out their ideas
in a virtual environment. They have to make sure everything works, because once their
ultimate scream machines are built there’s no room for error.
©2004 | 9-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #904698B $59.95 | VHS #904680B $59.95
P HYSICAL SCIENCE
Understanding:
Bridges
There’s more to the
“why” of bridges than
getting to the other side!
Here, learn why some
are light and elegant,
while others are massive slabs; why some
are arched and some
suspended; why some are concrete and others steel. See up close just how we pull off
putting up these enormous structures.
©1999 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
DVD #10546B $49.95 | VHS #723494B $49.95
Engineering at the
Cutting Edge: The
Science of
Structures
Building a house takes a
lot more than concrete,
wood, and glass. Discover
the scientific principles
used in every aspect of
home construction from
the foundation to the roof rafters.
©2007 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #904136B $59.95 | VHS #903948B $59.95
Engineering at the
Cutting Edge:
Revolution on the
Road
See the challenges automotive engineers face as
they try to come up with
the next generation of
cars. How do they create
something that runs well,
looks good, is fun to drive, friendly to the
environment, and affordable to make?
©2004 | 9-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #904243B $59.95 | VHS #904052B $59.95
Scientific Advances in Our Homes
Modern homes are filled with conveniences
often taken for granted. But many of these
appliances and creature comforts took
years to grow into the forms we find so
familiar today. In Greatest Inventions With
Bill Nye: Scientific Advances in Our Homes,
Bill Nye explains the technology of the
house and home. From plumbing and paints
to microwave ovens and frozen foods, these
advances have made life as we know it
easier to manage.
©2007 | 6–12 | 56 min
DVD #903732B $59.95 | VHS #903658B $59.
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Engineering at the
Cutting Edge: The
Great Millennium
Gamble
This program looks at
two amazing structures,
the Millennium Bridge in
London and the Falkirk
Wheel in Scotland. Both
used revolutionary designs that had been tested using the latest
technology, but one went to according to
plan and the other didn’t!
©2004 | 9-12 | 24 minutes
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Understanding How Stuff Works
for Students: Computers
Compares the computer with the abacus, traces
the invention of computers throughout the decades, identifies the main parts of the computer,
meets the creator of the mouse, and speculates
about the future uses of computers.
©2004 | 4-9 | 10 minutes
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The Science of Special Effects
Motion picture and television shows increasingly
use special effects to amaze and amuse audiences
around the world. This program provides behindthe-scenes explanations of how some interesting
effects, including image compositing and a computerized virtual stuntman.
©2006 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
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Understanding Robots
Robots don’t rule the world...yet, but no one
speaks human like Alice Bot; find out why she was
named the most human computer on Earth. See
the advances in robotic surgery and hear a discussion about millibots and what these miniature,
roving robots may be able to do in the future.
©2006 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
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Discover Magazine:
Brainstormers
Explore the new technology helping doctors and
scientists understand how the brain works. Is
there a connection between creativity and mental
illness? What are the differences between men’s
and women’s brains? How much brain do we really
need? Find out!
©1997 | 6-12 | 51 minutes
DVD #10366B $49.95 | VHS #715946B $49.95
A Sense For Technology
Investigate the science of sight and sound.
Four segments demonstrate how technology
is being used to study—and in some cases
improve—the way we see and hear. Super
Sonar—Focuses on bats’ ability to navigate
using sonar. Sound or Silence: Cochlear Implants—Explains the science behind cochlear
implants and introduces men and women who
are choosing to undergo implant surgery.
Seeing the Light—Analyzes the structure
of the eye to explore how light is seen. The
“Eye” in Inspired—Introduces Shana, a finalist in the Discovery Channel Young Scientist
Challenge, who was inspired to research genetic eye conditions because of her mother‘s
experience with blindness.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
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Engineering at the Cutting Edge:
Body Rebuilders
Investigate the design and technology of manufacturing artificial limbs. Students will follow two
people as they have new artificial limbs fitted
and see how they adjust to the changes in
their lives.
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©2004 | 9-12 | 24 minutes
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Exploring Space:
Rockets
Trace the development of
modern rocketry from its
beginnings in China more
than a thousand years
ago to Robert Goddard’s
invention of liquid fuel
rockets and Germany’s
V-2 rockets. Explore the U.S.-U.S.S.R. space
race and the post-Cold War cooperation in
space exploration.
©2006 | 6-8 | 25 minutes
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Technology and Space
Discover the far-reaching influence of technologies developed for space exploration,
including polarized sunglasses, product
bar codes, laser surgery, and satellite-communication systems. Students can see the
connection between science and society
and how it affects our everyday lives.
©2006 | 6-8 | 25 minutes
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Technology at Work
Take a look at how the
forces of technology affect
our world—and the universe.
Part 1: Computers, Internet,
Computerized Weather
Forecasting and Fantastic
Robots Part 2: Magnetism,
Television and Many Uses of
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Explore the new technology helping doctors and
scientists understand how
the brain works. Is there
a connection between
creativity and mental
illness? What are the differences between men’s
and women’s brains? How much brain do we
really need? Find out!
©1997 | 6-12 | 51 minutes
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Understanding Flight - Look at the power,
process, and principles of flight. Actor John
Travota and author Tom Clancy discuss
their love of flying. An Era of Innovation
- Explores the limitless possibilities behind
the past, present, and future of flight.
Students “meet” the innovators of aviation,
explore the technology that has advanced
flight, and preview the next generations of
airplanes.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
VHS #773473B $99.95
Bio-Ethics 3-Pack
How much of who we are is our genes and
how much is the result of our environment?
This fascinating series probes the science
and the ethics behind gene research. Titles
include: Genes & Environment, Genes &
Personality and Genes & Body Type.
©2001 | 6-12 | 128 minutes
VHS #764613B $129.95
Science in Action: How Things Work
You have special permission in this program
to visit places where the public is not allowed. See how airports operate and how a
daily newspaper is produced, discover what
happens to recycled items and how clothes
are drycleaned, and watch advertising billboards going up as well as other interesting
facilities and their inner workings.
©2006 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #890210B $59.95 | VHS #889220B $59.95
Inventors and Inventions 2-Pack
Discover Magazine:
Brainstormers
The Science of Flight: The Spirit of
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Discovery Education Learning
Packs provide all the multimedia
tools you need to bring inventors and inventions to life.
CD-Rom, a 30-pack classroom set of student
worksheets, teacher’s guides and online
resources.
©2002 | 3-6
MATHEMATICS
Discovering Math:
Geometry Skills
From symmetry and three-dimensionality to
congruent shapes and the use of scale, introduce
elementary students to more advanced properties
and concepts of geometry.
©2006 | 3-5 | 30 minutes
DVD #890517B $39.95 | VHS #890434B $39.95
Math at Work: Careers
Everywhere you look, math is there! From architecture and artistry to skateboarding and soccer
… even fossil hunting, Math At Work takes students behind the scenes to explore how math is
fundamental to our daily lives. Lively interviews
with a cellist, glider pilot, video game designer,
and many others provide insight to the important
tool of math.
©2006 | 9-12 | 60 minutes
DVD #889915B $59.95 | VHS #888925B $59.95
Discovering Math:
Exploring Algebra
From using expressions to represent relationships to using variables in multiple ways, this
video introduces middle school students to more
advanced properties of functions and algebra.
©2006 | 6-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #889659B $39.95 | VHS #888651B $39.95
Measure for Measure 3-Pack
Many different systems of measurement--and
their value to science--are featured in this presentation. Segments cover celestial events, mass
extinction, and the effects of extremes in temperature and weather.
©2005 | 6-12 | 165 minutes
DVD #777821B $129.95 | VHS #777722B $129.95
Discovering Algebra With
Graphing Calculators:
10-Pack Bundle
Written and hosted by renowned mathematics instructor Monica Neagoy, these programs
lead students through graphing calculator
functions for solving algebraic equations.
Colorful graphics and animation enliven the
presentations, and individuals in a wide range
of careers demonstrate the crucial role of
math in their everyday lives. This series is also
available as individual titles. To see a complete
selection of titles please see page 59.
©2007 | 9-12
DVD #904714B $499.95
VHS #904706B $499.95
Look for our Editor’s
Choice selections
throughout this
catalog including
Patterns, Symmetry
and Beauty, page 61
ALGEBRA
Discovering Math:
Concepts in Algebra
Thanks to an Arab mathematician and astronomer, Arabic numerals and algebraic
concepts entered the realm of Western mathematics centuries ago. Learn how variable
expressions can calculate distance traveled, how equations can model business scenarios, how analyzing data can show a functional relationship, and how quadratic
equations can predict the trajectories of fireworks.
©2005 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880922B $59.95 | VHS #879619B $59.95
MATHEMATICS
Discovering Math:
Concepts in Algebra:
Ratios and
Proportions
How are ratios and
proportions used to solve
real world problems?
This video features them
in Renaissance design,
calculating the orbit of
the moon, estimating animal populations,
understanding currency exchange rates,
making distance-speed conversions, and
creating special effects in films.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #889352B $59.95 | VHS #888354B $59.95
Discovering Math:
Beginning Concepts
in Algebra
From representing patterns in a variety of ways
to understanding the
concepts of variables and
equal relationships, introduce elementary students
to more advanced properties of functions and algebra.
©2006 | 3-5 | 30 minutes
DVD #889568B $39.95 | VHS #888560B $39.95
Discovering Math:
Algebra and
Functions 4-Pack
This 4-pack considers fundamental and advanced
concepts of functions
and their properties,
including polynomial and
trigonometric functions.
It also considers algebraic representations
using variables and graphs, inverse functions, systems of equations and inequalities,
and sequences and series.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #17087B $159.95 | VHS #17582B $159.95
Discovering Math:
Concepts in
Precalculus 2-Pack
Use trigonometry to
solve real-world problems,
including the law of cosines aiding land surveying, aircraft navigation,
sine waves in music, and
the use of sine function
to measure ocean-wave
activity. Learn about the
golden age of the Moors and their contributions to modern math. Then explore math
and the world view in the Indus Valley,
including applications of infinite series
found in Zeno’s Paradox, joint probability in
sporting events, conditional probability and
the effects of overfishing, and limits and
infinity in the context of astronomy.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #889386B $89.95 | VHS #888388B $89.95
Discovering Math:
Concepts in
Advanced Algebra
Meet people who have
“beaten the odds” in
life, and learn how
mathematical equations
can predict outcomes.
Discover how members
of ancient civilizations in
the Indus Valley relied on math, as people
do today, when they devise permutations
and combinations related to the outcome
of track and field events, measure seismic
activity on a logarithmic scale, estimate pi
using Buffon’s needle, and analyze data to
predict hurricanes.
©2005 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880930B $59.95 | VHS #879627B $59.95
ALGEBRA
Discovering Algebra With Graphing Calculators Series
Discovering Algebra With Graphing Calculators:
10-Pack Bundle
Written and hosted by renowned mathematics instructor Monica Neagoy, these
programs lead students through graphing calculator functions for solving algebraic equations. Colorful graphics and animation enliven the presentations, and
individuals in a wide range of careers demonstrate the crucial role of math in
their everyday lives.
©2007 | 9-12 | minutes
DVD #904714B $499.95 | VHS #904706B $499.95
Discovering Algebra With Graphing
Calculators: Finding the Slope of a
Line
Calculators: Understanding
Exponential Functions
This program demonstrates representing
and analyzing data, making inferences,
and drawing conclusions. Students learn to
create line graphs, histograms, and other
mathematical forms for data analysis. A volcanologist relates how data analysis helps
determine the nature of volcanic eruptions.
Students learn how to use the graphing
calculator to find the slope using graphs, a
selection of two points, or an equation. A
pilot discusses the importance of slope in
flying a plane.
Students learn the algebra of exponential
functions including growth and decay. A
banker supplies “interesting” information
on how money accrues in bank accounts.
©2007 | 9-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #904318B $59.95 | VHS #904292B $59.95
Calculators: Examining Probability
and Random Number Generation
This program demonstrates solving problems of probability. Students learn the use
of the graphing calculator’s random number
generator to verify predictions. Probability
factors significantly into weather forecasting and a meteorologist shows how math
helps predict sunshine or showers.
©2007 | 9-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #904300B $59.95 | VHS #904284B $59.95
Calculators: Investigating
Inequalities
Students factor quantity and resource
constraints to resolve linear programming
problems. A toy manufacturer relates the
process of balancing product quality with
maximizing profit.
©2007 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #902700B $59.95 | VHS #902247B $59.95
©2007 | 9-12 | 28 minutes
DVD #902676B $59.95 | VHS #902213B $59.95
Calculators: Exploring Quadratics
Students learn practical applications of
the irrational number phi. A roller coaster
designer reveals how quadratic function
graphs, or parabolas, figure into the engineering of these thrill rides.
©2007 | 9-12 | 28 minutes
DVD #902684B $59.95 | VHS #902221B $59.95
Calculators: Graphing a Line
Students learn step-by-step keystrokes,
geometric and algebraic definitions of a
linear function, and new, visual ways to
solve linear equations. A mountain climber
explains how math factors into planning a
climb.
©2007 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #902718B $59.95 | VHS #902254B $59.95
Calculators: Investigating
Logarithmic Functions
Students learn to graph logarithmic functions and their inverses. An archaeologist
reveals how logarithms factor into radiocarbon dating of artifacts.
©2007 | 9-12 | 35 minutes
DVD #902726B $59.95 | VHS #902262B $59.95
Discovering Algebra With
Graphing Calculators: Solving
Systems of Equations
Using matrices, students solve equations in
a time-efficient manner. A chef shows how
mathematics keeps things cooking at his
restaurant.
©2007 | 9-12 | 33 minutes
DVD #902692B $59.95 | VHS #902239B $59.95
©2007 | 9-12 | 28 minutes
DVD #902668B $59.95 | VHS #902205B $59.95
Calculators: Plotting the Curve of
Best Fit
Students learn to create scatter plots, interpret results, and make predictions based on
table values.
©2007 | 9-12 | 32 minutes
DVD #902734B $59.95 | VHS #902270B $59.95
MATHEMATICS
Calculators: Representing and
Analyzing Data
ARITHMETIC
Discovering Math:
Advanced
Computation 2-Pack
Develop student understanding with the Discovering Math series. This
program explores simple
and complex computation using rational
expressions.
©2006 | 9-12 | 75 minutes
DVD #17038B $89.95 | VHS #17533B
MATHEMATICS
Discovering Math:
Practical Uses of
Mathematics 2-Pack
Develop student understanding with the Discovering Math series. From
description to prediction
to representation, this
program introduces students to the countless uses of mathematics.
©2006 | 9-12 | 103 minutes
DVD #17095B $89.95 | VHS #17590B
Discovering Math:
Using Numbers in Our Lives
By reviewing the many ways we use numbers in our daily lives, introduce young students to basic concepts about the general
nature and uses of mathematics.
©2006 | K-2 | 30 minutes
DVD #889501B $39.95 | VHS #888503B $39.95
Discovering Math:
Concepts in Number Theory
Discover how the Maya relied on math,
rational numbers in the context of physics,
complex numbers in the real world, and
logarithms and exponents in nature.
©2005 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880898B $59.95 | VHS #879585B $59.95
Discovering Math:
Using and Collecting Data
From data points and determining spread
to creating and reading graphs and charts,
introduce elementary students to more
advanced concepts of statistics and data
analysis.
©2006 | 3-5 | 30 minutes
DVD #890525B $39.95 | VHS #890442B $39.95
Discovering Math:
The Nature and Use of Mathematics
From describing things in the real world to
predicting outcomes to the varied ways to
represent problems, introduce elementary
students to more advanced concepts about
the general nature and uses of mathematics.
©2006 | 3-5 | 30 minutes
DVD #889576B $39.95 | VHS #888578B $39.95
Discovering Math: Arithmetic
From the concepts of adding and subtracting to strategies for estimation, introduce
young students to the basic procedures of
computation.
©2006 | K-2 | 30 minutes
DVD #889451B $39.95 | VHS #888453B $39.95
Discovering Math: Introduction to
Multiplication, Division, and
Fractions
From multiplying and dividing whole numbers to working with decimals and fractions,
advanced procedures for computation.
Discovering Math:
Number Theory
From equivalent number
representations to rational numbers and their
subsets to exponents
and scientific notation
to positive and negative integers, this video
introduces middle school
students to more advanced properties and
concepts of numbers and divisibility rules.
©2006 | 6-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #889592B $39.95 | VHS #888594B $39.95
Discovering Math:
Understanding Numbers
From written numerals to equal parts to
cardinal and ordinal numbers, introduce
young students to the basic properties and
concepts of numbers.
©2006 | K-2 | 30 minutes
DVD #889444B $39.95 | VHS #888446B $39.95
Math: Money and Time
©2006 | 6-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #889600B $39.95 | VHS #888602B $39.95
“When are we going to use math anyway?”
If you’ve heard that before, here is a video
with irrefutable evidence that we use math
every day-whether counting change,
changing an appointment, or balancing our
checkbooks. Money: Use the practical application of money to explain the basics of
addition, subtraction, and multiplication of
whole numbers and how to convert fractions
into decimals. Time: Learn how and why our
complicated system of timekeeping came
into being. Show your students why knowing
their fractions makes it easy to tell time.
Discovering Math: Number Concepts
©2002 | 3-6 | 26 minutes
VHS #767681B $59.95
©2006 | 3-5 | 30 minutes
DVD #889535B $39.95 | VHS #888537B $39.95
Discovering Math: Computation
From operations with whole numbers,
fractions, decimals, and integers to rational
numbers and root extraction to order of
operations, this video introduces middle
school students to more-advanced procedures for computation.
From prime and composite numbers to
fractions and decimals to number models,
advanced properties and concepts of
numbers. .
©2006 | 3-5 | 30 minutes
DVD #889527B $39.95 | VHS #888529B $39.95
Math: Money and Time CD-ROM
Use the practical application of money to
understand the basics of math. Understand
why fractions make it easier to tell time.
And much more! Video Adventures include:
Money and Time.
©2002 | 3-6
CD-ROM #769802B $49.95
Lab Pack #769901 $199.95
Math: Kids and Cash
Part I: All About Money - Travel around
the world to explore trade, the history of
money, and the notions of trade, value and
price. Part II: Money and You - Explore the
history of banks to learn how they play a vital role in the community by loaning money
and helping people save.
©2002 | 3-6 | 120 minutes
VHS #768390B $89.95
ARITHMETIC | GEOMETRY
Arithmetic
Patterns, Symmetry, and Beauty
What do people find beautiful and why? Philosophers and mathematicians from the past and modern-day artists and scientists ponder this question.
While contemplating diverse ideas of beauty, students gaze at awesome paintings, architecture,
music and stunning examples of beauty in the
natural world.
©2001 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
DVD #905430B $59.95 | VHS #764621B $59.95
Discovering Math:
Advanced Geometry
2-Pack
Math: Money and Time
Learning Pack
Discovery Education Learning Packs provide all
the multimedia tools you need to bring Math:
Money and Time to life.
This pack includes an elementary video and CDROM, a 30-pack classroom set of student worksheets, teacher’s guides and online resources..
©2002 | 3-6
One elephant, two lions,
three chimpanzees... Use
kids’ natural love of animals to help them master
counting from one to
twenty. Then demonstrate
how to count by twos
and fives by grouping the
animals into species. In
addition to building basic counting skills,
the video also helps students identify and
copy numeric patterns.
©2005 | K-2 | 10 minutes
DVD #880435B $59.95 | VHS #879114B $59.95
Math Investigations 2-Pack
Part 1: Students gain practice counting, adding, subtracting, finding place values, and
estimating with large numbers. A variety of
scenarios—from playing softball to counting
cars on a freight train—help the students
learn basic math. Each segment emphasizes
repetition as a memorization tool. Part 2:
This episode moves beyond basic math
into concepts. Students learn to use fractions, create graphs, and the importance of
precise measurements. Math concepts are
presented in the context of diverse areas:
building a house, predicting the weather,
and eating an entire pizza.
©2003 | K-2 | 52 minutes
VHS #772236B $89.95
©2006 | 9-12 | 115 minutes
DVD #17053B $89.95 | VHS #17558B $89.95
Discovering Math:
Concepts in Geometry
From geometric shapes
to spatial language to
creating patterns, introduce young students to
the basic properties and
concepts of geometry.
©2006 | K-2 | 30 minutes
DVD #889477B $39.95
VHS #888479B $39.95
Discovering Math:
Patterns and Trends
From recognizing patterns of repeating
events to determining rules for extending
patterns, introduce young students to basic
properties of functions and algebra.
Discover the role that math plays in the
design, technology, and construction of
modern skyscrapers, as it did in ancient
Greek architecture. See how geometric
shapes—triangles, quadrilaterals, circles,
and polygons—have helped shape structures
found the world over.
©2006 | K-2 | 30 minutes
DVD #889493B $39.95 | VHS #888495B $39.95
©2005 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880914B $59.95 | VHS #879601B $59.95
This video shows how
coordinate grid systems
have been used throughout history for navigation,
archaeology, and space
exploration. Also included
is a segment on how coordinate systems used by computers differ
from the Cartesian system.
Discovering Math: Exploring Geometry
From methods of geometric construction to
three-dimensional figures to properties of
triangles to representations and transformations, this video introduces middle
school students to more advanced properties and concepts of geometry.
©2006 | 6-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #889626B $39.95 | VHS #888628B $39.95
Discovering Math: Geometry Skills
Discovering Math:
Coordinate
Geometry
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #889378B $59.95 | VHS #888370B $59.95
The Geometry of Groove 2-Pack
From symmetry and three-dimensionality to congruent shapes and the use of
scale, introduce elementary students to
more advanced properties and concepts of
geometry.
Behold the magic of math and geometry in the contemporary music industry.
Musicians demonstrate the importance
of geometry in the creation of modern
instruments, sound systems, and recording
technology.
©2006 | 3-5 | 30 minutes
DVD #890517B $39.95 | VHS #890434B $39.95
©2002 | 7-12 | Avg 14 minutes
DVD #979492B $94.95 | VHS #930792B $94.95
MATHEMATICS
Animals and Numbers
Develop student understanding with the
Discovering Math series.
This 2-pack addresses
the correspondence of
algebra and geometry,
the Pythagorean theorem, and basic geometric concepts and constructions. It also
discusses trigonometric ratios, polar coordinates, inductive and deductive reasoning,
and geometric proofs.
Discovering Math:
Shapes
MEASUREMENT
Discovering Math:
Advanced Measurement
Measurement and Scale
Develop student understanding with the Discovering Math series. This program addresses various aspects of measurement, including rates,
errors, indirect measurements, surface area
and volume, and unit analysis.
©2006 | 9-12 | 52 minutes
DVD #17046B $59.95 | VHS #17541B $59.95
MATHEMATICS
Discovering Math:
Beginning
Measurement
From linear measurements to the telling
time to counting money,
introduce young students
to the basic properties
and concepts of measurement.
Discovering Math:
Measurement
From miles per gallon and
metric conversion to circumference and volume,
introduce elementary students to more advanced
properties and concepts
of measurement.
©2006 | 3-5 | 30 minutes
DVD #889543B $39.95 | VHS #888545B $39.95
Discovering Math:
Properties of Measurement
From the concept of rate to linear dimensions and circumference to conversion of
units of measurement, this video introduces
middle school students to more advanced
concepts of measurement.
©2006 | 6-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #889618B $39.95 | VHS #888610B $39.95
Lengths and Heights
Accurate measurement is essential to
scientific practice and many other human
endeavors. Segments cover the significance
and systems of assessing time, distance,
waves, altitude, and body metabolism.
©2005 | 6-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #847251B $59.95
©2002 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
DVD #11064B $59.95 | VHS #764712B $59.95
Understanding: Time
Does time travel sound cool to you? Investigate the physics behind this science-fiction
idea and discover how Einstein’s theory of
relativity fits in. Learn about the history of
time and delve into the math and science of
this fleeting topic.
©2001 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
VHS #764803B $59.95
Measurement
and Scale
CD-ROM
©2006 | K-2 | 30 minutes
DVD #889469B $39.95 | VHS #888461B $39.95
The perfect subject matter for an interactive lesson! Students will get a hands-on
laboratory lesson in weight, length and
scale, including the similarities and differences between the metric and US Standard
systems of measurement. They’ll analyze
the relationship between the lengths of
objects measured in meters and those
measure in feet, learn about early units of
weight and length, and explore the scale of
our solar system and the speed of light.
The perfect subject
matter for an
interactive lesson!
Students will get a
hands-on laboratory lesson in weight,
length and scale, including the similarities
and differences between the metric and
US Standard systems of measurement.
They’ll analyze the relationship between the
lengths of objects measured in meters and
those measure in feet, learn about early
units of weight and length, and explore the
scale of our solar system and the speed of
light.
©2002 | 6-12
CD-ROM #768010B $49.95
Lab Pack #768366 $199.95
Tick Tock: All About the Clock
Why is it important to know what time it is?
Young students will see that their acivities
revolve around “time” This videocassette
shows how various types of clocks and
watches aid in the understanding of what
the numbers on a clock mean, the function
of the clock hands, the meaning of seconds,
minutes, half hours, and hours. Students will
also gain an understanding of how the earth
spinning on its axis causes day and night.
©1992 | K-3 | 16 minutes
VHS #819656B $39.95
Size and Scale 2-Pack
Discover Magazine: Size and Scale - Need
some help coming to terms with the right
size and scale of things? Here are the
answers. Discover the physics involved in
taking to the air. Explore the variety of sizes
and shapes in the animal kingdom. Examine
the engineering that allows modern superstructures to stand tall. And look at the
solar system in manageable proportions.
©2001 | 6-12 | 77 minutes
DVD #11718B $89.95 | VHS #764597B $89.95
Measurement and Scale
Learning Pack
The perfect subject matter for an interactive lesson! Students will get a hands-on
laboratory lesson in weight, length and
scale, including the similarities and differences between the metric and US Standard
systems of measurement. They’ll analyze
the relationship between the lengths of
objects measured in meters and those
measure in feet, learn about early units of
weight and length, and explore the scale of
our solar system and the speed of light.
©2002 | 6-12
NUMBER & OPERATION
Discovering Math: Advanced Number Concepts
Develop student understanding with the Discovering Math series. This program
addresses various number concepts, including consideration of different systems
of numbers, exponents, roots and logarithms, and discrete structures.
©2006 | 9-12 | 35 minutes
DVD #17020B $59.95 | VHS #17525B $59.95
The Number Crew Series
What is the Number Crew?
A multimedia math solution for kindergarten and 1st grade from Discovery Education, The Number Crew takes young students
on a mathematical voyage of discovery. Carefully aligned with NCTM standards, this animated program introduces students to the concepts of
number, place value, shapes, and patterns. Each unit presents a unique math problem to solve and incorporates problem solving, reasoning
and proof, and making connections. When you’re on board, you’re learning full steam ahead.
Featuring:
Complete Learning System
You get:
• 8 VHS Volumes
• 3 DVD Volumes
• 5 Interactive CD-ROMS with student assessments
• Student pages CD-ROM
• Music CD
• Classroom posters
• Number and shape flash cards
• Character cards
• Sturdy, reusable storage system included!
K: #896951B 1: #896969B
K or 1: $449.95
Video Collection
Get the entire Kindergarten video series (24
episodes) or entire First Grade video series
(36 episodes). Choose from VHS or DVD.
DVD-K: #897025B | VHS-K: #897017B
DVD-1: #897041B | VHS-1: #897033B
K or 1: $249.95
CD-ROM Collection
Includes 5 interactive CD-ROMS complete
with student assessments.
K–1: #898098B
K–1: $149.95
Single Episodes
Multimedia Collection
Get the entire series on VHS or DVD,
plus 5 CD-ROMS complete with student assessments. Includes:
• 8 VHS Volume
(available on DVD)
• 5 Interactive CD-ROMS
DVD-K: #896985B | VHS-K: #896977B
DVD-1: #897009B | VHS-1: #896993B
Visit us online for a complete listing of all 50
single episodes.
©2006 | K-2 | 10 minutes each
$29.95 each for DVD and VHS
Music CD
Includes 36 fun math songs with sing-along
versions.
K–1: #898080B | $14.95
K or 1: $349.95
MATHEMATICS
Includes the entire multimedia
series from The Number Crew
PLUS extensive teaching materials for either Kindergarten or
First Grade. Robust Teacher
Binder covers 19 units of early
math instruction for K (or 18
units for 1st) with teaching notes,
vocabulary, video
summaries, day-by-day activity outlines, student pages,
masters, letters home, assessment suggestaons and more!
Interactive Software • Graphic Learning Tools • Sing-Along Audio •
3-D Animation • Lovable Characters • Each episode can be viewed in
English or Spanish!
PROBABILITY
Discovering Math: Advanced Statistics & Data Analysis
2-Pack
Develop student understanding with the Discovering Math series. This 2-pack considers methods of displaying data, measure of central tendency and variability, correlation, and line-fitting methods. It also discusses outliers in data sets, sampling
considerations and techniques, and error and uncertainty in statistical inference.
©2006 | 9-12 | 102 minutes
DVD #17061B $89.95 | VHS #17566B $89.95
MATHEMATICS
Discovering Math:
Advanced Probability
Develop student understanding with the
Discovering Math series.
This program introduces
and develops concepts
of probability, such as
discrete and continuous
variables, and dependent and independent
events. It also discusses various methods of
determining probabilities, as well as their
applications.
©2006 | 9-12 | 60 minutes
DVD #17079B $59.95 | VHS #17574B
Discovering Math:
Prediction and
Probability
From likelihood to
frequency to prediction,
introduce young students
to the basic concepts of
probability.
©2006 | K-2 | 30 minutes
DVD #889485B $39.95 | VHS #888487B $39.95
Discovering Math:
Statistics and Data
Analysis
From measuring central
tendency to frequency
and distribution using
statistical measures for
a variety of purposes to
sample selection methods, this video introduces
concepts of statistics and data analysis.
Discovering Math:
Data and Graphs
From simple graphs to
sampling to determining what is common to a
group, introduce young
students to the basic
concepts of statistics and
data analysis.
©2006 | K-2 | 30 minutes
DVD #890509B $39.95 | VHS #890426B $39.95
Discovering Math:
Probability and
Chance
From the concept of
chance to statistical
predictions to basic
sample spaces, introduce
elementary students to
more advanced concepts
of probability. .
©2006 | 3-5 | 30 minutes
DVD #889550B $39.95 | VHS #888552B $39.95
Discovering Math: Statistics and
Data Analysis In Sports
Using only a calculator, a stat book, and
some custom equations, a new generation
of baseball statisticians believes it’s possible
to accurately predict a player’s true value to
his team. The results will surprise you.
©2006 | 9–12 | 56 min
DVD #904086B $59.95 | VHS #903898B $59.95
©2006 | 6-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #889634B $39.95 | VHS #888636B $39.95
Understanding Probability and Odds
Facing the odds goes far beyond gambling
and games of chance. Why is it that people
are afraid to get on a plane but are not
fazed by the drive to the airport? Why do
people believe that bad things come in
threes? Students travel back in time to
study with mathematician Reverend Thomas Bayes, whose work captured the essence
of how the human mind makes decisions.
©2001 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
DVD #11213B $59.95 | VHS #764639B $59.95
Discovering Math:
Intermediate
Probability
From the use of mathematical theoretical models to simulations and
experiments to certainty
measurements, this
video introduces middle
school students to more
advanced concepts of probability.
©2006 | 6-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #889642B $39.95 | VHS #888644B $39.95
Math at Work:
Careers
Everywhere you look,
math is there! From
architecture and artistry
to skateboarding and soccer … even fossil hunting,
Math At Work takes students behind the scenes
to explore how math is
fundamental to our daily lives. Lively interviews with a cellist, glider pilot, video game
designer, and many others provide insight
to the important tool of math.
©2006 | 9-12 | 60 minutes
DVD #889915B $59.95 | VHS #888925B $59.95
PROBLEM SOLVING | ECONOMICS
Discovering Math: Advanced
Problem Solving 2-Pack
Develop student understanding with the Discovering Math series. This 2-pack addresses
various aspects of problem solving, including representation of quantities and patterns,
mathematical modeling, algorithms, language
and symbolism, and logic and proof.
©2006 | 9-12 | 85 minutes
DVD #17012B $89.95 | VHS #17517B $89.95
Discovering Math:
Rational Number
Concepts
Discover how the Egyptians developed a unique
method of writing fractions, the fine relationship
of music and math, the
long history of pi, the
rational equation known
as the lens formula, and the Fibonacci
sequence found in nature.
©2005 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880906B $59.95 | VHS #879593B $59.95
From determining pertinent information to
trying and comparing multiple strategies,
this video uses practical examples of logic
and reasoning to illustrate how mathematics is used to solve real world problems.
©2006 | 6-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #889584B $39.95 | VHS #888586B $39.95
Discovering Math: Expanding
Problem-Solving Skills
From diagrams to trial-and-error to valid
and invalid arguments, introduce elementary students to more-advanced strategies
for solving problems.
©2006 | 3-5 | 30 minutes
DVD #889519B $39.95 | VHS #888511B $39.95
Discovering Math:
Introduction to Problem Solving
From representative pictures to organized
lists to whole number models, introduce
young students to basic strategies for solving problems.
From the uses of mathematics throughout
history to solve problems
to representation of
abstract ideas through
mathematical representation, this video introduces
concepts about the general nature and uses
of mathematics.
©2006 | 6-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #889667B $39.95 | VHS #888669B $39.95
Problem Solving: Math 2-Pack
Introduce young students to the principles
of elementary math—from the development
of Arabic numerals to the myriad ways we
use them in our daily lives. Then show them
easy, methodical ways to approach and
solve problems. All eight video segments
are designed for grades K-2.
©2005 | K-2 | 60 minutes
DVD #881151B $89.95 | VHS #879833B $89.95
Word Problems? No Problem!
This presentation follows a group of
students as they form an after-school math
club and discover the satisfaction of
working through different problems. They
learn the steps to follow when attempting a
word problem.
©2001 | 4-6 | 18 minutes
DVD #987883B $69.95
Discovering Math:
Concepts in
Business
Mathematics:
Economics and
Finance
Explains how algebraic
functions are used in
business and finance to
calculate and compare
rates of simple and compound interest,
to efficiently store products, and to track
profit and loss in a business setting.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #889360B $59.95 | VHS #888362B $59.95
Money Essentials for Students:
Money Basics
Traces money through time and culture,
highlights such historical forms of money
as animal teeth and stones, explains the
decimal system, introduces the U.S. Mint,
and more.
©2004 | K-6 | 12 minutes
DVD #982504B $29.95 | VHS #928697B $29.95
Money Essentials for Students:
Young Moneymakers & Turning Milk
into Money
Joins a young boy on his farm to show how
he earns and saves money; follows another
boy who owns a small business and manages his own expenses; and introduces the
men behind Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream.
©2004 | K-6 | 22 minutes
DVD #982546B $29.95 | VHS #928739B $29.95
Money: Bucks, Banks
and Business
Part I: Learn about the
fascinating history of
money, where and how
money is made, and what
determines its value. Part
II: Get a close-up view
of banking that explains
the basic principles of
personal money management.
©2002 | 6-12 | 53 minutes
DVD #11072B $59.95 | VHS #768382B $59.95
©2006 | K-2 | 30 minutes
DVD #889436B $39.95 | VHS #888438B $39.95
MATHEMATICS
Discovering Math: Intermediate
Problem-Solving Skills
Discovering Math:
Historical and Modern
Uses of Mathematics
Economics
ECONOMICS
Economics: A
Framework for
Teaching the Basic
Concepts:
Fundamental
Economic Concepts
This program focuses
primarily on the structure
and function of the free
market economy and
explains the institutions and incentives that
have developed to regulate production and
distribution of goods, services, and money,
which are exchanged in the world marketplace. ©1997 | 9-12 | 75 minutes
VHS #781393B $69.00
MATHEMATICS
Economics: A Framework for
Teaching the Basic Concepts:
Macroeconomic Concepts
Macroeconomics is the study of the factors
that influence, and result from, the large
scale functions of economies, It is the way
economists measure the behavior and functioning of economies. To do this, economists
quantify aspects of the economics process
using economic aggregates, or averages;
measurements, such as the Gross National
Product; unemployment; and inflation. This
program looks at how these measurements
can provide insights into the health of an
economy, how they impact the purchasing
power of currencies, and ways governments
can control and impact economic aggregates.
©1997 | 9-12 | 28 minutes
VHS #792739B $69.00
Economics: A Framework for
Teaching the Basic Concepts:
Microeconomic Concepts
Microeconomics is the study of how
markets work; it looks at factors that influence and result from the inner workings
of economies. Specifically, it looks at how
businesses in the market economy go about
using limited resources to produce and
distribute goods and services. This program
demonstrates how the market sets prices
and determines the quantity and nature of
goods and services produced, and demonstrates the roles of competition and regulation. The character of a well-functioning
market economy- with its back-and-forth
flow of money and factors of production-is
analyzed. What happens when the market
process fails, and the tools available to correct market failures are explained.
©1997 | 9-12 | 27 minutes
VHS #793174B $69.00
Economics in Our Age 3-Pack
Join Wally Krontyke, the roving KIDZ News
reporter, as he teaches common theories of
economics through his investigation of child
businesses in his neighborhood. Correlated
with state curriculum guidelines, these
programs use real-life situations to provide
students with an understanding of basic
economic concepts. The series provides a
thorough overview or recap of lessons.
©1999 | K-6 | Avg 10 minutes
DVD #983817B $169.95
Economics in Our Age:
Goods & Services
Explore topics such as producers and
consumers, media of exchange, and public/
private services by focusing on a sole proprietorship: a youngster with a paper route.
©1999 | K-6 | 10 minutes
DVD #983783B $59.95
Economics in Our Age: Factors of
Production & Economic Systems
Geared toward the intermediate-level student, this information-packed installment
clarifies global economic terms by relating
them to a neighborhood theatre group.
Factors of production, interdependence, international trade, and market vs. command
economies are clearly explained.
©1999 | K-6 | 10 minutes
DVD #983809B $59.95
Economics in Our
Age: Supply &
Demand
Investigate the concepts
of supply and demand,
competition, pricing, and
bartering as a medium
of exchange through a
look at a lemonade stand
partnership.
©1999 | K-6 | 10 minutes
DVD #983791B $59.95
Introduction to Economics 2-Pack
Convey the theories, practices, and effects
of economic systems with these helpful
programs. Students will learn important
economic terms, examine the main characteristics of all economies, and understand
how economies both influence people’s lives
and are affected by business and personal
actions.
©2001 | 7-12 | Avg 21 minutes
DVD #979625B $134.95
VHS #944165B $134.95
Introduction to Economics:
The Nature of Economics
Explains the relationship between people’s
wants and available resources. Defines the
principle of Opportunity Cost and relates its
application to everyday life.
©2001 | 7-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #984534B $69.95 | VHS #944157B $69.95
What Is Financial Success?
This 20-minute program explores what it
means to be in control of your financial
future. You will be encouraged to view
financial success as something that anyone
can obtain, with the right viewpoint and
tools. After viewing this program and working with its supplemental activities, you
should be better prepared to begin building
a brighter financial future.
©2004 | 9-12 | 20 minutes
DVD #10017B $69.95 | VHS #784017B $89.00
Understanding Economics
Students see that money is more convenient than barter, that markets exist
where buyers and sellers interact, and that
all parties expect to benefit in economic
transactions. The program relates economic
decisions that students encounter in their
own lives to economic decisions faced by
families, businesses, and different levels of
government.
©1999 | 4-6 | 25 minutes
VHS #819722B $49.95
The Global Economy
Study the partnerships that political and
economic leaders have forged in the 20th
century. Students will see how such regional
organizations as the European Union, the
North American Free Trade Agreement,
and the Closer Economic Relations Trade
Agreement, as well as such global organizations as the World Trade Organization and
the World Bank, came to fruition and have
contributed to our global economy. The
program also investigates the nature of
free trade and protection, including how the
global economy affects local markets.
©2003 | 10-12 | 20 minutes
DVD #987685B $49.95
HEALTH
Teen Files: Smoking:
Truth Or Dare?
Six thousand American teenagers light a cigarette
for the first time every day. Today, the number of
teen smokers in the United States is the highest
it’s been in two decades. Despite increased education in the classroom about the very real dangers
of tobacco use, many teens still are not getting the
message. These young people are suffering the
deadly effects of their tobacco use right now, and
the consequences will only get worse.
©1998 | 4-12 | 34 minutes
DVD #858068B $149.95 | VHS #858076B $149.95
Food Basics 5-Pack
More and more Americans are arriving at adulthood knowing less and less about cooking. Food
Basics explains everything from getting the most
from your money at the supermarket to deciphering recipes to helping your family have fun in the
kitchen. Learn the difference between slice and
dice, bake and broil. Cooking skills aren’t something you’re born with, but they are easy to learn.
Segments include: Shopping Smarts — At Home
In the Kitchen — Recipes Made Easy — Food Safety
— Family Fun.
©2007 | Adult | 50 minutes
DVD #899088B $219.95 | VHS #899021B $219.95
Reality Matters: Sex and STDs
Hormones, peers, the media, and other factors
all contribute to the pressure many teens feel to
have sex. Examine the realities of that pressure
and the risks facing teens today, including STDs
and AIDS. Then look at ways teens can protect
themselves, including practicing safe sex or abstinence.
©2005 | 6-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #880807B $59.95 | VHS #879486B $59.95
Going to School Is Your Job
As Mrs. Johnson’s kindergarten class is taken
on a tour of their school, young viewers meet
the many important people who work there,
including the principal, nurse, gym teacher,
librarian and custodian. As these people describe what they do, their jobs are compared
to those of people within the community,
such as the mayor. This comparison helps
students understand the meaning of community, and learn the importance of sharing,
working together, following rules, and keeping their school clean. This fun, engaging
video will encourage young viewers to play a
positive role within their school community.
©1998 | K-3 | 13 minutes
VHS #802496B $49.00
Looking for titles to address the
growing problem of childhood
obesity? See our Nutrition & Body
section on pages 84-85.
SOCIAL SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Teen Files: The Truth About Drugs
Every twenty-four hours 3,500 teens will try illegal drugs
for the first time. Today, four million Americans use
drugs and it is painfully clear that “Just Saying No” is not
enough. By asking teens what they think about drugs and
then having experts teach them the facts, host Leeza
Gibbons takes us through an in-depth look at the
dangers of drugs and their effects.
©2000 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #858464B $149.95 | VHS #858480B $149.95
The Teen Files Series
HEALTH
Teen Files: The Truth
About Drinking
Teen Files:
The Truth About Body Image
Explore the real-world issues facing
teens today with these Emmy
Award-winning titles.
”Teen Files” challenge students’
views and spark discussion on hard
to cover topics.
Teen Files FLIPPED:
Boyfriend/Girlfriend
Two teens in a boyfriend / girlfriend relationship get the chance to spend 24 hours
in each other’s shoes—literally. Trading
friends, jobs, and gender for 24 hours dramatically impacts the way they feel about
each other.
Alcohol kills more than five times the
number of people killed by cocaine, heroin,
and every other illegal drug combined. Yet
for today’s teenagers, alcohol is the number
one drug of choice. It is considered “cool”
by many teens to drink as much as they
can in social situations. Few if any of these
young people think about the consequences. In this program, teens see firsthand
what the future may hold for them if they
continue to drink.
Teens are faced with many pressures regarding
body image, such as the muscle men and waifish
women featured in ads and magazines. This
program shows how popular ideas of beauty can
damage teens physically and psychologically.
Visits to a magazine modeling session and computer graphic artist’s studio show how photos
are altered to ensure the models’ appearance
fits the currently accepted image. Even these
supposedly “perfect” people aren’t what they
seem.
©1998 | 4-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #858134B $149.95 | VHS #858191B $149.95
©2001 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #857805B $149.95 | VHS #857839B $149.95
©2002 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #869487B $149.95 | VHS #857706B $149.95
Teen Files: Surviving High School
Teen Files:
The Truth About Sex
Teen Files FLIPPED:
Mother/Daughter
More than half of all teenagers have had
sex before they’re 18 years old. Therefore,
it’s not surprising that a teenager contracts
a sexually transmitted disease every ten
seconds in America. Over 3,000 teenage
girls become pregnant every day. This
program forces teenagers to face the harsh
realities of having sex too young, including
unwanted pregnancies and STDs.
In this program, Jill and her 16-year-old
daughter Connie don’t see eye-to-eye, but
all that is about to change as Jill and Connie switch places for one eye-opening day.
©1999 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #858332B $149.95 | VHS #858357B $149.95
While Miss A struggles with the academic
and social pressures of today’s high school
student, Cameron finds himself confronted
with bored, out-of-control students and
superiors who want to see results.
Surviving High School is a searing exploration of
the stress that high school kids experience as they
try to fit in and be accepted by their peers—no
matter what the cost. This video unfolds as eleven
teens struggling to “fit in” exemplify the evergrowing problems of isolation, extreme dieting,
steroid use, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
©2001 | 6-12 | 59 minutes
DVD #857102B $149.95 | VHS #857128B $149.95
Teen Files: The Truth About Hate
Up to 40,000 hate crimes are committed each
year in America. Nearly 56% of hate-related
murders are committed by offenders under the
age of 21. This program explores the origins of
hate through the eyes of today’s teenagers as
they come face to face with their own racism,
ethnic bigotry, religious hatred and sexual discrimination. The program encourages viewers to
rethink issues of prejudice and eliminate hatred
from their lives.
©1999 | 6-12 | 32 minutes
DVD #858241B $149.95 | VHS #858266B $149.95
Teen Files: The Truth About Violence
Teen violence in the United States has reached
epidemic proportions. Statistics show that over
half of children in grade levels 6 through 12 say
they could get a handgun. Since 1980, one in
four murders of juveniles involved a juvenile offender. This explosive new documentary explores
violence and its consequences through the eyes
of eight Los Angeles teens.
©2000 | 6-12 | 57 minutes
DVD #858399B $149.95 | VHS #858415B $149.95
©2001 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #871343B $149.95 | VHS #857425B $149.95
Teen Files FLIPPED: Father/Son
Sixteen year-old Chris and his father, Kevin,
are “flipped” for a day, assuming each
other’s identity and acquiring new understanding of the demands, responsibilities,
and stress that come with walking in the
other person’s shoes.
©2001 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #871335B $149.95 | VHS #857821B $149.95
Teen Files FLIPPED:
Student/Teacher
©2002 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #869131B $149.95 | VHS #857904B $149.95
A Must-Have
Emmy AwardWinning Series
Teen Files FLIPPED:
Tobacco
Teen Files FLIPPED: Tolerance
In this program, we explore the themes
of addiction and the dangers of tobacco
through the lives of two ambitious teenagers.
The Teen Files Flipped: Tolerance explores
the origins and characteristics of hate
through the eyes of two typical American
teenagers: one, intolerant of obesity, and
the other, offended by homosexuality.
©2002 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #857920B $149.95 | VHS #857938B $149.95
©2001 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #857953B $149.95 | VHS #857979B $149.95
Teen Files FLIPPED:
Drug Use And Addiction
Teen Files FLIPPED: Racism
Self-absorbed teens Cory and Eva prefer
the “high” life, and use drugs to achieve
it. The teens become involved with heavy
drug users who steal to support their habit,
suffer withdrawal, and overdose themselves
into the hospital.
©2002 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #857573B $149.95 | VHS #857599B $149.95
Teen Files FLIPPED:
Street Racing-Danger!
In this program, young street racers Tiffany
and Julius have little concern for the law or
their safety. When Tiffany is ”arrested” for
drag racing and Julius is ”killed” in a racerelated crash, they learn a lesson they’ll
never forget.
©2002 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #871475B $149.95 | VHS #857888B $149.95
Chris and Michael openly express distrust
and dislike for minorities. Along the way,
Chris and Michael must confront their prejudices and make new choices.
©2002 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #857847B $149.95 | VHS #857854B $149.95
Teen Files FLIPPED:
Bullies, Loners And Violence
Teens Joey and Kristin are attractive and
outgoing … and both are bullies. “Flipped”
into attending a new school dressed in
“nerd clothes” they learn what it is like to
be on the opposite side of the bullying.
©2001 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #857441B $149.95 | VHS #857466B $149.95
Teen Files FLIPPED:
Reality Of Drug Use
A group of teenage drug users are “flipped,”
each in a different way. In the process they
learn the dangers of drug abuse.
Teen Files FLIPPED:
Eating Disorders/Steroids
For Kelli and Dan, how you look defines who
you are. Kelli is a dancer, whose biggest
fear is being fat. Dan, a football player lifts
weights to look good. Suddenly, the teens
are “flipped” and, for one event-filled day,
live out their dreams through someone
else’s life.
©2002 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #857649B $149.95 | VHS #857680B $149.95
Teen Files FLIPPED:
Sexual Responsibility
What are the consequences of becoming
a teen father? What does it feel like to be
a teen facing death from AIDS? These are
the issues two high school teens face in a
candid look at the consequences of risky
sexual behavior.
©2001 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #858027B $149.95 | VHS #858043B $149.95
Teen Files FLIPPED:
High School Dropout
Jeremy, a talented basketball player and
model-perfect Lavada find themselves in
a world turned suddenly upside down and
where they quickly learn that they need an
education to be successful.
©2002 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #857797B $149.95 | VHS #857813B $149.95
HEALTH
©2001 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #857995B $149.95 | VHS #858001B $149.95
The Truth about Tobacco,
Alcohol, & Drugs: Drugs: It’s
Okay to Ask for Help
Encourage young people to seek out help
for drug addiction. Viewers will learn how
alcohol and other drugs can negatively
impact their lives, as well as why it is important to ask for help in situations involving
abuse or addiction.
©2001 | 7-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #985481B $89.95
Smoking: No Thanks!
An invaluable tool for young people because it shows ways in which they can say
“No” to smoking and still be accepted by
their friends.
©1994 | 4-8 | 7 minutes
VHS #844357B $79.00
Tobacco X-Files
The program supports health and life skills
curriculum units on behavioral choices and
personal health. Students’ understanding of
the risks of tobacco use is explored.
©1998 | 4-12 | 28 minutes
DVD #877308B $129.95 | VHS #857672B $129.95
The Trouble with Tobacco
The program shows what smoking is really
about, how unappealing cigarette odor is
to many people, and how smoking reduces
a person’s athletic abilities. The program
also explains how expensive the cigarette
habit can be and enumerates many of the
poisonous chemicals found in cigarettes,
snuff, and chewing tobacco. Students will be
amazed and disgusted to find that insecticides and powerful chemical agents found
in toilet bowl cleaners and car batteries are
found in cigarette smoke.
The Truth About Teen Alcohol Use
101: A Social Norms Approach
The social norms approach of this groundbreaking video shows high school students
that – regardless of what they assumed
was going on – most of their peers do not
drink. Interwoven with lifesaving facts about
alcohol poisoning, student interviews reveal
surprise and relief that their own non-drinking behavior is identical to that of a majority of their peers.
©2002 | 10-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #877936B $149.95 | VHS #857870B $149.95
Smoking and Human Physiology
Every thirteen seconds someone dies from
a smoking related disease. This powerful
program parallels the addictive and destructive nature of cigarettes with other drugs.
©1993 | 6-12 | 19 minutes
VHS #856609B $59.95
©1995 | 5-8 | 11 minutes
VHS #783365B $49.95
Reality Matters Series
Discover a “real” way to talk to your students. These days, students are
inundated with mixed messages about drugs, smoking, peer-pressure and
many other real-life issues. These programs speak directly to the students
and bring awareness to some of the serious and sometimes deadly
circumstances they face during puberty.
Reality Matters 5-Pack
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Extreme Measures
Deadly Highs
Smoke Signals
High Performance
Cruel Schools
Sexual Pressure
©2004 | 6-12 | 156 minutes
VHS #767327B $219.95
Reality Matters:
Mental Health 5-Pack
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Taking Care of Me
Big Decisions
Risky Business
High Performance
Extreme Measures
Reality Matters:
Relationships 5-Pack
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Cruel Schools
Sexual Pressure
Family and Friends
Becoming an Adult
Deadly Desires
©2002 | 6-12 | 156 minutes
DVD #777193B $219.95 | VHS #777185B $219.95
©2002 | 6-12 | 156 minutes
DVD #777219B $219.95 | VHS #777201B $219.95
Reality Matters: Family and Friends
Reality Matters:
Deadly Desires
HEALTH
Relationships
Reality Matters: Cruel Schools
Taunting, teasing, and the playground brawl
used to be considered child’s play. The
schoolyard bully was just another rite of
passage in adolescent life. Now, kids report
times have changed. From Colorado to
Michigan, most kids and experts say bullying is the first step of a continuum of school
violence that can escalate to murder.
©2004 | 6-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #776351B $59.95 | VHS #776211B $59.95
Reality Matters: Sexual Pressures
Kids need to be educated early on how to
deal with their sexual feelings and understand accepted limits. New research
indicates the best tool for kids is early
education. Ten years ago the term ”sexual
harassment” was scarcely talked about in
the largest corporate offices and now many
middle schoolers take required prevention
classes. Experts find that sexual harassment begins at the middle school level and
escalates through high school. The program
focuses on how teens and preteens learn to
deal with treating the opposite sex as their
own bodies develop.
©2004 | 6-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #776344B $59.95 | VHS #776203B $59.95
Some of the most important relationships that
we develop are with friends and family. In our
families we learn how to accept and receive
love—or not. What we learn at home we take to
our intimate relationships outside the family. Our
attitudes toward intimacy and sexuality owe a lot
to what we see when growing up. In adolescence
we go from the shelter of home to have intimate
relationships with peers. These include close
friendships, dating, and even sex and marriage.
This program will explore the different facets of
these very important relationships.
©2004 | 6-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #776427B $59.95 | VHS #776286B $59.95
Reality Matters: Becoming an Adult
Adulthood is known for its responsibilities;
one of them is having children. We see the
many responsibilities involved in having and
rearing a child. These responsibilities are
magnified, and unfortunately unfulfilled in
many cases, when teens have babies. It’s difficult to take on adult responsibilities when
you’re still in the midst of growing up. This
program explores how adolescence is the
entry into adulthood, along with the many
pitfalls for those who try to grow too fast.
©2004 | 6-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #776435B $59.95 | VHS #776294B $59.95
One in three teenagers has had sex by age 16;
two in three by 18. According to researchers, a
quarter of those sexually active teenagers will
contract a sexually transmitted disease. And
those with STDs are two to five times more likely
to contract HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
In America today, most people living with HIV
were infected as teenagers. While most kids
know about AIDS and STDs—and understand
how to avoid them—statistics show that many
aren’t practicing what’s being preached. This
program will explore the reasons why. Is it that
teenagers don’t believe it can happen to them?
Is it that they don’t care? Or is low self-esteem
preventing them from doing the right things
to protect themselves? As more kids turn to
tobacco, experts are now focusing efforts not
on prevention to pick up that first cigarette, but
how to get them off before they are locked into
a lifelong addiction.
©2004 | 6–12 | 24 min
DVD #776419B $59.95 | VHS #776278B $59.95
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Reality Matters: Obesity
and Nutrition
Teenagers have always been drawn to junk food,
but more than ever, today’s teens are suffering
at the hands of less active lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits. Explore America’s culture
of obesity and its contributing factors—along with
ways to help kids make healthy choices.
©2005 | 6-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #880815B $59.95 | VHS #879494B $59.95
Reality Matters: Big Decisions
Reality Matters: Stress and Anxiety
How much stress are teenagers under today, and
what are the specific issues that bother them?
Examine the range of ways kids respond to peer
pressure, academic stress, and terrorism. Then
explore coping mechanisms and the range of available treatments for anxiety, depression, and grief.
©2005 | 6-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #880823B $59.95 | VHS #879502B $59.95
Reality Matters: Risky Business
With adolescence comes new independence. And
with that freedom comes choice and temptation
to break the rules. The Department of Justice
reports, “Today a 15-year-old is more likely to
commit a violent crime in the U.S. than a 30-yearold.” In this program we will take a look at some of
the devastating results that occur when kids take
risks without fully considering the consequences.
©2004 | 6-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #776377B $59.95 | VHS #776237B $59.95
©2004 | 6-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #776385B $59.95 | VHS #776245B $59.95
Reality Matters: Extreme Measures
Reality Matters: Taking Care of Me
Reality Matters: High Performance
Health is not just about physical bodies. In a
world that celebrates looks, money, and possessions, it’s our emotional health that will
ultimately determine our happiness. The teen
years are a vulnerable time filled with self-doubt
as well as a great deal of stress. This program
will explore the many influences that shape an
individual’s emotional health, and specific tools
for managing stress and maintaining a positive
self-image.
The frenzied popularity of sports among kids,
parents, and schools has increased in recent
years. Whether it’s T-ball, gymnastics, or a soccer
scholarship, every kid seems to feel the pressure
to be involved in sports. The segments detail the
benefits of sports, physical activity, mental confidence, and the overall competitive, team building
experience, while addressing the risk factors
involved in taking sports to extremes.
In a country obsessed with the perfect body, the
pressure starts early. Once just thought to be an
issue for adolescent girls, the desire to have a
beautiful body is impacting kids as young as seven and has moved to boy’s locker rooms across
the country. But what are the consequences?
©2004 | 6-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #776310B $59.95 | VHS #776179B $59.95
Drug Prevention
©2004 | 6-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #776369B $59.95 | VHS #776229B $59.95
Reality Matters:
Prescription for Trouble
Reality Matters:
Under the Influence
The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports
that four million Americans ages 12 and older are
using over-the-counter and prescription medicine
for non-medical reasons. The greatest increase is
among 12- to 17-year-olds. In this program, experts
put forth three explanations for the explosion in
abuse of legal drugs: easier access, a false sense
that these drugs are safe, and a “medicine mindset” in our culture, where kids see adults around
them taking medicine for every conceivable pain
and sadness.
No big deal. That’s what many kids—and even
some parents—think about alcohol. It’s everywhere: in commercials, on billboards, in clubs and
restaurants, in our homes. But disturbing new
research from the American Medical Association
finds that alcohol permanently shrinks the part
of a teenager’s brain that controls memory and
learning. The damage is being done in greater
numbers—and at a younger age than ever. In
addition to brain damage and alcohol poisoning,
getting drunk also puts you at greater risk of
becoming a victim of crime, or even committing
a crime yourself. This program will focus on the
deadly decisions which alcohol can often lead to.
©2004 | 6-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #776393B $59.95 | VHS #776252B $59.95
Reality Matters: Deadly Highs
Reveals the high-tech methods teens are
using to obtain drugs and alcohol and
chronicles the lengths they’ll go to in order
to get their next high.
©2004 | 6-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #776401B $59.95 | VHS #776260B $59.95
©2004 | 6-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #776336B $59.95 | VHS #776195B $59.95
Reality Matters: Smoke Signals
Teens and adolescents in record numbers are becoming hooked on tobacco,
from cigarettes to smokeless tobacco to
boutique cigarettes such as bidis. Through
interviews with students, parents, doctors,
and teachers, the program explores the
rise of teens using tobacco. The program
explores three themes:
• The selling of tobacco to a new generation of
savvy adolescents—does advertising work?
• The rise in tobacco sales, including smokeless
tobacco and new trends in cigarettes.
• The battle to get kids off tobacco using
techniques such as the nicotine patch—are
young kids truly addicted or are they smoking
for image?
©2004 | 6-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #776302B $59.95 | VHS #776161B $59.95
©2004 | 6-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #776328B $59.95 | VHS #776187B $59.95
HEALTH
It's not just one choice that people make—to be
healthy or not. It’s a series of millions of choices,
made every day: Do I wear a seatbelt? Do I eat
my tenth cheeseburger of the week? Do I drink
just because everyone else is? This program
focuses on the decisions kids make every day
and how to make the best ones possible.
Skills for
Healthy
Living Series
Skills for Healthy Living:
Sex and Consequences
Making Healthy Choices
Not everyone is “doing it.” Meet teens who
have chosen abstinence and others who are
struggling with the demands of parenthood.
Skills for Healthy
Living: Setting Goals
for Healthy Living
©2006 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #890111B $59.95 | VHS #889121B $59.95
Teenagers make decisions every day that
may affect their health for the rest of their
lives. Learn how to weigh all the possibilities
before taking action.
It’s not enough to wish to
eat better or get more exercise. Discover
how to set and meet your health goals.
©2006 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #890103B $59.95 | VHS #889113B $59.95
Analyzing Media Influences
Understand the media’s influence on the
way we feel about ourselves and influence
the health choices we make.
©2006 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #890012B $59.95 | VHS #889022B $59.95
HEALTH
Dealing With Disabilities
Living with a health condition or disability
presents a big challenge to some teens, but
it doesn’t have to keep them from achieving
their goals.
©2006 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #890046B $59.95 | VHS #889055B $59.95
Advocating for Better Health
Many teens are learning about the health
dangers in their communities and choosing
to do something about it.
©2006 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #890004B $59.95 | VHS #889014B $59.95
Handling Stress
Stress comes in many forms for teenagers,
from exam anxiety to being the victim of
bullying. Learn the best options for dealing
with these situations.
Coping With Change
Weighing the Risks
Teenagers often face many changes at
home and at school, as well as changes
taking place inside their bodies. Developing
strategies to cope with these is an important part of healthy living.
Teens may face a lot of pressure to try
drugs and alcohol. Listen to several teens
who have learned, sometimes the hard way,
to say no.
©2006 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #890038B $59.95 | VHS #889048B $59.95
Playing It Safe
Most teens don’t spend a lot of time
thinking about getting sick or injured until
something happens. Learn how to protect
yourself at home, at school, and on the
playing field.
©2006 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #890087B $59.95 | VHS #889097B $59.95
Clarence and Clacker Duck and friends
show how to get into and out of conflict
situations. Kids learn how to manage anger
and disagreement and work toward making
peace in every conflict situation.
In clear, step-by-step demonstrations, the
program shows how collaboration between
feuding parties can be the best “win-win”
way to settle conflicts. The program gives
special attention to the communication process. Skill-building techniques and special
tips help students become effective communicators so that misinterpretation will be
minimized in conflict resolution.
Students learn the powerful impact of negative and positive words and all about having
the right tone of voice.
Most teenagers have something they’d like
to change about themselves. Learn how to
accept yourself for the person that you are.
©2006 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #890061B $59.95 | VHS #889071B $59.95
Understanding and Resolving
Conflicts
Let’s Get Along!:
What You Say is What You Get
Learning to Like Yourself
©2006 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #890053B $59.95 | VHS #889063B $59.95
Let’s Get Along!:
How Fights Start and Stop
©1996 | 1-4 | 11 minutes
VHS #781757B $69.00
©2006 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #890079B $59.95 | VHS #889089B $59.95
©1994 | 5-8 | 23 minutes
VHS #783225B $79.00
©1996 | 1-4 | 13 minutes
VHS #781419B $69.00
©2006 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #890095B $59.95 | VHS #889105B $59.95
Taking Charge of Your Health
A big part of growing up is taking on more
responsibility, which means knowing how to
care for your own health and where to go to
get helpful, accurate health information.
©2006 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #890020B $59.95 | VHS #889030B $59.95
Making Decisions & Being Assertive
Motivate students to consider how their
self-awareness affects their decision
making with this valuable program, which
uses a teen host and helpful vignettes to
prove the importance of confidence and
assertiveness. In the first part of the
program, students will review the steps of
decision making: identifying the problem,
listing the alternatives, exploring feelings
and values, weighing pros and cons,
making the choice, and evaluating it. Part
two addresses the differences between
passive, aggressive, and assertive behavior
and applies self-awareness to careers,
relationships, bullying, and cheating.
©2000 | 7-12 | 17 minutes
DVD #987057B $79.95
GUIDANCE & HEALTH
Teen Parenting: Trouble with the Law
This two-part video exposes students to the
legal and social realities of teen parenting. What are the legal troubles teens can
encounter by being parents? What are the
challenges facing them? How does it affect
their own teenage years? These are just
some of the issues addressed in this powerful and discussion-generating video.
©1999 | 7-12 | 27 minutes
VHS #783308B $69.00
How To Handle Stress
A variety of scenarios illustrate how teachers, coaches, parents, and peers can cause
pressure and anxiety. Viewers will connect
with their examples as they learn what
stress is, where it comes from, and how it
affects them. How to Handle Stress teaches
viewers to deal with stress in a positive and
healthy way.
Guidance & Health
HIV and AIDS: Staying Safe
This program helps children understand why
prevention is so important when it comes to HIV
and AIDS. It introduces adolescents to some of
the basic facts about HIV and AIDS in a sensitive
and careful way, preparing them for some of the
difficult decisions they will make as they approach their teenage years. Through discussion,
demonstration, and animation, the children will
see what the virus does inside the body and why
it leaves the body so vulnerable to other infections, and how HIV develops into AIDS. The program explores the ways that HIV can and
cannot be contracted, so that children can identify safe and risky
behaviors and can make good choices about their health. ©2001 | 4-6 | 15 minutes
VHS #782920B $89.00
©1999 | 5 | 9 minutes
VHS #830513B $99.00
Stress Management:
A Practical Approach
STDs, AIDS, and the Clean Love
Solution
DVD #876912B $195.00 | VHS #856948B $195.00
©1997 | 7-12 | 30 minutes
VHS #784322B $79.00
Peacemakers: Let’s Make a Deal
Students are given simple and effective
strategies for conflicts where both parties
come out a winner. Demonstrated in realistic, live-action scenarios, these positive
strategies include negotiation, compromise,
problem-solving, apologizing, and others.
©1995 | 4-6 | 11 minutes
VHS #785089B $69.00
HIV/AIDS 101
Kim Bouldin-Jones, a nationally recognized
authority on AIDS prevention addresses
how HIV is transmitted, detected and
treated, and the current clinical parameters
for diagnosing HIV-positive status and AIDS.
Contains practical steps for reducing the
risk
©2003 | 9-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #868257B $129.95
HIV and TEENS:
Remembering Krista Blake
Visit
library.
Krista Blake contracted the HIV virus when
she was sixteen by a hemophiliac boyfriend.
Remembering Krista Blake is an honest and
emotional program that shows how painful
the fight with AIDS can be.
©1997 | 6-12 | 15 minutes
VHS #785907B $79.00
Risky Stuff discusses what STDs are and
how they’re spread; abstinence vs. protected or unprotected sex; truth vs. rumor;
risks of shared needles; alcohol use and
risky behavior. Covers various STDs, with an
emphasis on HIV/AIDS.
©2003 | 7-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #870394B $99.95 | VHS #856229B $99.95
Choosing to be Disease-Free
There are more dangerous sexually transmitted diseases in the world today than
ever before. Pam Stenzel uses straight forward, honest discussion to explain in detail
the hazards of sexual activity for teens and
to emphasize that because no form of protection is 100% effective, the safest choice
is abstinence.
©1998 | 8-12 | 22 minutes
VHS #784231B $79.00
STDs: Straight Talk-Revised
This newly revised program covers both the
emotional and physical results of sexually
transmitted diseases. The program follows
two teenagers, one male and one female,
as they visit their local health clinic and undergo STD testing. The exam is thoroughly
explained and symptoms are illustrated.
It is stressed that although most sexually
transmitted diseases are preventable, not
all are curable. The only way to be safe is
by practicing abstinence. This program addresses a complicated issue in a straightforward manner.
©1996 | 7-12 | 20 minutes
VHS #782060B $79.00
HEALTH
Stressful events are a part of everyone’s
life, and often are beyond our control.
Stress Management: A Practical Approach
talks about what can cause stress---having
too much responsibility and too little time;
feeling powerless, anxious and upset; etc.
Viewers will learn ways to deal effectively
with stress, including taking internal control
of one’s reaction to stressful situations.
Here it is... simple, honest, positive answers
to a confusing and intimidating subject.
Watch as two teenagers jump in a car and
embark on a quest for knowledge. They
visit doctors, clinics, and STD educators,
and chat with their peers about safe sex.
They hear the harsh realities from young
people who have been infected with AIDS
and other STDs; it’s real and it can happen
to you.
Risky Stuff
GUIDANCE & HEALTH
Hope is Not a Method
Like its best-selling predecessors, this fifth edition
of the popular video
program provides women
and men with a brief overview of all the methods of
contraception available
in the United States at
this time. Set in a family
planning clinic, several counselors discuss
the various methods with their clients. Both
over-the-counter and prescription methods
are described. Clear visuals help the audience see how each contraceptive method is
used correctly. The primary message in the
video is that every method of birth control
is most effective when used correctly and
consistently.
©2002 | 9-12 | 19 minutes
VHS #784611B $89.00
HEALTH
HIV and AIDS: Staying Safe
This program helps children understand
why prevention is so important when it
comes to HIV and AIDS. It introduces adolescents to some of the basic facts about
HIV and AIDS in a sensitive and careful way,
preparing them for some of the difficult
decisions they will make as they approach
their teenage years. Through discussion,
demonstration, and animation, the children
will see what the virus does inside the body
and why it leaves the body so vulnerable
to other infections, and how HIV develops
into AIDS. The program explores the ways
that HIV can and cannot be contracted, so
that children can identify safe and risky
behaviors and can make good choices about
their health. ©2001 | 4-6 | 15 minutes
VHS #782920B $89.00
Teens Talk: How to Protect Yourself
in the Age of AIDS
Today’s teens face tremendous pressure
to become sexually active. This program
supports Health curriculum units on human
sexuality, and behavioral choices.
Emotional Choices: Not Just a Body
An insightful group of teens examine the
emotional impact of becoming sexually
active, and of behaviors such as use of
alcohol, which can put teens at risk.
©1998 | 8-12 | 17 minutes
VHS #792986B $79.00
Social Choices and Consequences
Contemporary issues of date rape and
sexual images in the media are explored in
this thought-provoking video. Teen discussions look at dating, the risks of becoming
sexually active, and reasons to wait. Family
influences are discussed and peer support
and accountability are advocated.
©1998 | 8-12 | 17 minutes
VHS #784769B $79.00
Physical Choices And Consequences:
Pregnancy
Pam Stenzel makes a convincing argument
for the choice of abstinence by illustrating the life-changing consequences of
unplanned teen pregnancies. Her moving
message will spark the audience to carefully
think through the consequences before
they make the choice to have sex.
©1997 | 1-4 | 10 minutes
VHS #784470B $69.00
Getting High on Life:
Alternatives to Drugs
One of our teenage hosts has just learned
that an old friend has been expelled from
college for drug use. His experience leads to
a discussion of how and why some students
get started on alcohol and drugs, and where
such use can lead. The program offers solid
advice on how to say “no” to suggestions of
drug experimentation.
©1993 | 5-8 | 22 minutes
VHS #818955B $39.95
Alcohol and Your Body
Alcohol is the world’s most widely abused
drug, and its effects on the human body are
serious.
The Choice of a Lifetime:
Education Before Fatherhood
©1995 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #871889B $99.95 | VHS #849620B $99.95
This film takes a personal look at six young
fathers in an urban community program.
The program emphasizes the hardships that
these young men must endure and the challenges they face as a consequense of their
sexual recklessness. Their poignant stories
show why parenting should be delayed until
education and career goals are defined.
©1999 | 6-12 | 22 minutes
DVD #870642B $99.95 | VHS #851139B $99.95
Dangerous Games: Power and
Control in Teen Dating Relationships
This informative program acquaints viewers
with a wide range of birth control options,
including non-prescription, prescription, and
surgical methods.
©2003 | 9-12 | 17 minutes
DVD #872713B $149.95 | VHS #851535B $149.95
©2004 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #870469B $149.95 | VHS #851709B $149.95
Contraceptive Choices, 3rd Edition
Drug-prevention experts agree that the earlier children are introduced to the dangers
of drug abuse, the better their chances of
staying drug-free in their pre-teen and teen
years. The first program in this two-part
series sets the stage by helping youngsters
understand that they are remarkable individuals with very special physical, mental,
and emotional traits.
©1998 | 8-12 | 16 minutes
VHS #783886B $79.00
Most teens play games of various sorts.
However, when teenage players embark
on the dangerous and hurtful mind games
of manipulation and abuse – the stakes
can become very serious, and potentially
lethal. This video helps students identify
controlling behaviors that one teen may use
against another to exert power and control
in a dating relationship.
©1997 | 6-12 | 20 minutes
DVD #877944B $79.95 | VHS #858571B $79.95
Drugs and Alcohol Series for
Children: Happy, Healthy,
Drug-Free Me: Part 1
Alcoholic Blackouts and the Brain
This program documents causes and consequences of alcoholic blackouts -- a form of
amnesia. Drinkers who experience blackouts
are a significant danger to themselves and
others, and binge drinkers are particularly
susceptible.
©1999 | 7-12 | 14 minutes
DVD #862961B $99.95
Alcohol and Human Physiology
What are the effects of alcohol on the
human body? alcohol on the body’s major
organs and systems. The ill effects of alcohol on the digestive, circulatory, muscular,
skeletal, urogenital, and nervous systems
are demonstrated.
©1984 | 8-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #871905B $59.95 | VHS #864751B $59.95
GUIDANCE & HEALTH
Crossing the Line
This powerful yet sensitive documentary
examines the long-term effects of fatal collisions caused by drunk or reckless drivers.
A string of compelling true stories send a
strong message about the consequences of
driving while intoxicated.
©1995 | 9-12 | 29 minutes
DVD #873026B $79.95 | VHS #851659B $79.95
Just One More
In the United States, an estimated 513,000
people are injured in alcohol-related
crashes each year. “Just One More” powerfully debunks the myth that an individual
can drink and still drive safely.
©2003 | 9-12 | 20 minutes
DVD #861484B $129.95 | VHS #853762B $129.95
Drunk Driving: The Party’s Over
Drunk Driving: The Party’s Over, written by
a law professor, puts your students in the
jury box. At a teen beer party, Kevin urges
Amy to go on a “beer run.” Mike goes with
her. There is an accident and Mike is paralyzed for life. After the video, your students
must decide the case.
Navajo Nation: The Native American
Battle with Alcoholism
Expose students to the stark reality of the
Native American battle with alcoholism.
Students will learn about the frustrations of
Native American life and how these frustrations can lead to poor decisions and a cycle
of substance abuse. Focusing on the Navajo
people, students will see how a community
comes together, determined to rehabilitate
and triumph.
©2003 | 7-12 | 28 minutes
DVD #987206B $89.95
Marijuana: Why and How to Say No
This eye-opening documentary helps your
students make the smart choice. Young
people dominate this program, giving their
honest, sometimes powerful opinions in a
variety of situations. A doctor illustrates
the complex chemical reactions that happen within the brain that damage memory,
thinking and communication. A young
psychologist explains how addiction can
develop and offers an upbeat way out. ©1996 | 5-8 | 26 minutes
VHS #782375B $79.00
Building Up For A Fall:
Teens and Steroids
Do You Believe in Magic:
Teens and Marijuana
This program illustrates the dangers of
anabolic steroid abuse for all young adults,
especially male athletes.
This program dispels the myths of marijuana use by presenting factual information.
©2001 | 6-12 | 22 minutes
DVD #861153B $149.95
The Real True and False About
Alcohol, Marijuana and Inhalants
The impression many middle school students have about drugs is that “everybody’s
using them.” That misinformation may
influence students to take their first step
through the gateway provided by alcohol,
marijuana or inhalants.
©2002 | 5-9 | 15 minutes
DVD #867184B $129.95 | VHS #857169B $129.95
Nicotine Is a Drug: The Hidden
Dangers of Addiction
This program emphasizes the dangers of
nicotine addiction on the mind and body
and equips students with valuable information for making healthy choices about
smoking.
©2004 | 4-9 | 11 minutes
DVD #987214B $89.95
©2001 | 6-12 | 22 minutes
DVD #866145B $149.95 | VHS #850669B $149.95
Heroin Kids: Dying for Help
Combining the hard-edged facts with personal experiences, this video explores the
physical, emotional and mental losses that
accompany heroin use. It also addresses
the issue of what young people should do if
they know that a friend or family member is
experimenting with drugs.
©2000 | 6-9 | 21 minutes
DVD #861401B $99.95 | VHS #852830B $99.95
Methamphetamine: The Crystal Cage
This video educates kids on what “crystal meth” is, its dangers, and why it is a
dead-end street. Kids who have been to
the depths of meth addiction, tell about
the transition from casual use to addiction
and onward, either to death to recovery.
Interviews with a clinical expert give physiological explanations to the young addicts’
stories.
Running on Empty: Teens and Meth is a
gritty video explaining what meth is and
how it becomes addictive; Jamie, a young
woman, explains in detail how she became
involved with meth and how it made her
lose out on a big portion of her life.
©2000 | 6-12 | 23 minutes
DVD #870410B $149.95
Ruined Lives: The Dangers of
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, also known as “speed”,
“ice”, “crystal” and “meth,” is a highly addictive drug. It also is extremely dangerous, with potentially lethal short-term and
long-term effects. This video includes the
dramatic story of a young woman who tries
“meth” for the first time- and the tragic,
life-altering consequenses of that act.
©2003 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #870121B $99.95 | VHS #856260B $99.95
Drugs: Tough
Questions,
Straight Answers
The hardest part of drug
education is the believability gap between what
kids are told about drugs
and what they see around
them. “If cigarettes are so
bad for you then how come they sell them?”
“If alcohol’s so dangerous, how come my
parents drink?” This program features two
youngsters who ask the tough questions
and a counselor who gives them straight
answers.
©1987 | PreK-1 | 13 minutes
VHS #818757B $19.95
Secondhand Smoke: Just Say Know
Appealing young people address their peers
about the types of poisons and carcinogens
contained in secondhand cigarette smoke
as well as how these chemicals can cause
health problems in a growing child. Young
viewers are encouraged to protect their
health in clips that show different ways of
asking adults (including parents) not to
smoke near children.
©2004 | 4-8 | 11 minutes
DVD #873489B $129.95 | VHS #856476B $129.95
©1998 | 7-12 | 30 minutes
VHS #782482B $79.00
HEALTH
©1998 | 9-12 | 25 minutes
VHS #782201B $69.00
Running on Empty: Teens and Meth
GUIDANCE & HEALTH
Urban Improv: Prejudice
Four provocative vignettes illustrate the
limiting and negative effects that various
forms of prejudice have on the lives of targeted groups and individuals – as well as on
those who perpetuate such concepts.
©2004 | 7-12 | 29 minutes
DVD #862813B $149.95
HEALTH
Urban Improv:
Bystander Issues and Bullying
Bullying in the Classroom: Bullying:
What Every Adult Needs to Know
In Real Life: Sexual Harassment
in Schools
Prevent bullying from running your school
or classroom. This informative program
educates adults about the serious, longterm consequences of bullying on student
victims and the bullies themselves, ranging
from low self-esteem to suicide.
Sexual harassment is a pervasive, often
hidden problem in our schools. Students,
teachers, staff and parents will learn to
recognize sexual harassment when it occurs, understand the impact of harassing
behavior in daily life, and respond appropriately to sexual harassment directed at
themselves or at others.
DVD #985408B $89.95
A bystander can choose to intervene in an
incident or to abstain from action. Bullying
takes various forms, including ostracismthe ignoring or “banishing” of targeted
individuals. Social cliques often engage in
this type of bullying. The video investigates
the price of silence, bystanders’ responsibilities, rumors, cliques, and bullying.
Peer Pressure- Are Your Friends
Controlling Your Life?
©2004 | 7-12 | 26 minutes
DVD #871160B $149.95 | VHS #857987B $149.95
©1998 | 4-9 | 22 minutes
VHS #786020B $79.00
Urban Improv:
Violence and Conflict Resolution
Bully No More: Stopping the Abuse
In this program, dramatic vignettes illustrate possible consequences of arguments
erupting into physical violence, traumatic
results of vengeful actions, and the dangers
of abusive relationships. Classroom activities examine additional instances of violent
behavior and lead to improvisational roleplays and discussions of anger management
and conflict resolution- including appropriate violence intervention strategies.
©2004 | 7-12 | 27 minutes
DVD #871178B $149.95 | VHS #858035B $149.95
Urban Improv: Adolescent Sexuality
This program employs thought-provoking
improvisational vignettes to address crucial
issues related to teens’ sexuality. Peer
pressure, decision-making, and responsible
sexual conduct are examined through classroom activities and discussion questions
designed to encourage analytical thinking,
safe choices, and mutual respect.
©2004 | 7-12 | 34 minutes
DVD #862599B $149.95 | VHS #857961B $149.95
Welcome Back, Devon
Devon is a middle school student whose
slight stature and meek demeanor lead
to constant harassment. Nicole, a fellow
classmate, catches an episode of bullying
on tape. Afraid of getting involved, she
stays silent- until the bullies put Devon in
the hospital.
After a series of incidents that ultimately
result in suspension from school, Tamara
and Jai learn how to deal with two very
aggressive friends who constantly pressure
and bully them into doing things they don’t
want to do.
Host Ruby Unger talks with a wide range
of kids who tell: how to keep from being a
target of bullies; how to stop bullies and
get them help; and what to do if you’re a
witness. Four types of student peer abusephysical, verbal, emotional, and sexual- are
also addressed.
©1994 | 5-12 | 24 minutes
VHS #785337B $79.00
Sexual Harassment: Stop it Now
This fascinating, honest documentary gives
students the knowledge and the power to
act. Dozens of students from various high
schools give their strong opinions.
©1996 | 7-12 | 28 minutes
VHS #782102B $89.00
Resisting Peer
Pressure
©2000 | 4-8 | 20 minutes
DVD #850677B $79.95 | VHS #850685B $79.95
This program covers
the different forms and
affects of peer pressure,
how we are persuaded by
outside influences, how
to resolve conflicts, how
to negotiate with and listen to peers, how to
make judgments and decisions, and how to
control emotions.
Bullying: Not Just a Guy Thing
©1996 | 6-12 | 22 minutes
DVD #867143B $99.95 | VHS #856195B $99.95
School bullies are not always boys- just ask
Amy, a middle school student who is mercilessly teased by a fellow student. Practical
advice from teachers and student counselors who discuss what bullying is, and how
targeted students can take steps to end the
harassment.
©2003 | 4-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #850693B $129.95 | VHS #850701B $129.95
No Way … to Treat Others
This video can be a dramatic stepping-stone
for students to move past casual acceptance of bullying to the willingness to do
something about it - starting with themselves.
©1999 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
DVD #875401B $109.95 | VHS #855130B $109.95
Bullies and How to Help Them
Students will learn simple techniques to
deal with bullies, to reason with them, or to
avoid them. If you witness bullying, don’t go
along with it and laugh; instead be cool and
stand up for what’s right.
©1997 | 3-5 | 24 minutes
VHS #782912B $69.00
©2004 | 5-9 | 30 minutes
DVD #859884B $149.95 | VHS #858365B $149.95
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GUIDANCE & HEALTH
Getting Along Series
Getting Along 7-Pack
Prevent negative behavior patterns before they start with this practical, kid-friendly series. Supporting the proficiencies established by
the Joint Committee on National Health Education Standards, each
program promotes creative and constructive ways to approach
common conflicts by showing youngsters how a good attitude,
knowledge, and skills can get them further than destructive actions.
Students will watch as their peers encounter conflicts and will join
them and an approachable adult host in brainstorming possibilities, considering alternatives, and using helpful strategies. Each program features a children’s
book that reflects the theme of the program, engaging youth in a fun, meaningful way.
DVD #980458B $59.95
DVD #980516B $59.95
Getting Along: Left Out
Getting Along: My Way
DVD #980474B $59.95
DVD #980490B $59.95
A Story of Feelings
Self-Esteem II
This is a story about a boy named John. As
John grows older he tries to feel good and
be cool by smoking and drinking. When
John tries to quit, he learns that it is his
addiction to cigarettes and beer that make
him feel good, and that’s a bad thing. This
program explains the concept of chemical
dependency to younger students.
In spite of the fact that John was born
without arms, he has been able to develop
a high sense of self-esteem. John discusses
his handicap, shares his views on life, and
stresses that self-esteem is a personal
choice.
©2001 | 3-6 | 22 minutes
VHS #856500B $99.95
Developing Great Self Esteem
Study skills, including memory enhancement, prioritizing and time management,
reading, writing and test taking skills all are
essential tools for students to maximize
their learning potential.
©2003 | 8-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #866012B $79.95 | VHS #851857B $79.95
DVD #980466B $59.95
©1995 | 7-12 | 20 minutes
VHS #785113B $79.00
Child Management
“Child Management” is based on the belief
that behavior is learned. Through proven
techniques, humor, and dramatized examples, this program addresses the issue of
child discipline. It is designed to teach techniques that reinforce appropriate behavior.
©1995 | 9-12 | 29 minutes
VHS #783035B $79.00
Understanding Behavioral &
Learning Disorders: ADHD:
Symptoms & Treatments
Learn to recognize the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in order
to improve the classroom environment.
Experts then describe symptoms, diagnosis,
and parent advocacy, providing a multilayered perspective of this hot topic in
education and enhancing your classroom
management strategies.
DVD #985572B $89.95
Understanding Behavioral &
Learning Disorders: Attention Deficit
Disorder: Helping Students Cope
Identify the signs and symptoms of attention deficit disorder to better control
classroom behavior. By emphasizing both
the challenges as well as the strengths
exhibited by students with the condition,
the presentation provides a well-rounded
perspective of ADD in young people. Viewers will gain insight into how to recognize
ADD in students, as well as valuable tips
for managing ADD-related behavior for
classroom results.
DVD #985580B $89.95
What Every Teacher Should Know
About ADD
This program is a must for teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and special
educators because it separates clearly
fact from fiction and is written specifically
for and about educators who deal with
disruptive, inattentive, and hyperactive
pre-school and elementary age children on
a daily basis. This program gives teachers of
elementary age children proven and practical strategies on how to manage disruptive,
inattentive, and hyperactive children, and
the importance of developing a teamwork
approach which includes other educators,
parents, and health professionals.
VHS #782268B $79.00
HEALTH
Getting Along: Grrrr!
Award-winning writer & host, Ruby Unger,
describes how we can be our own ”oasis”
(”O.A.S.I.S.”) of support in language spanning K-6th grade. Teacher guide includes
activities, reproducible, definitions, and
bibliography.
Getting Along: It’s Mine!
DVD #980508B $59.95
Getting Along: How Does It Feel?
Self Esteem: Being the Real Me
DVD #980482B $59.95
Getting Along: No Fair
©1999 | PreK-3 | Avg 15 minutes
DVD #980524B $399.95 | VHS #927384B $399.95
©1996 | 4-6 | 10 minutes
VHS #829150B $99.00
Getting Along: Don’t Make Me Stop
This Car!
GUIDANCE & HEALTH
Overcoming Gangs and Prejudice
Law & the Teenager
Based on the experiences of former Latino
gang member Albert Torres, this program
gives viewers a glimpse of the rivalry that
goes on between gang members and the
hardships that come with being in a gang.
Help your students grasp the relevance of
the law to their everyday lives. Launching
from a conversation between two teenage
characters, the program explores why we
have laws, how they benefit us, and how
they change and evolve. The role of police
and courts in enforcing laws is addressed,
as well as the rights of teens within the
legal system.
©1998 | 8-12 | 30 minutes
VHS #868851B $99.95
Gangs: The Tough Decision
to Stay Out
Gangs: The Tough Decision to Stay Out
seeks to convince teens to see through the
fantasy to the reality of joining a gang-criminal activity, drive-by shootings, drug abuse
and all too often an early death.
©1996 | 6-12 | 20 minutes
DVD #874081B $99.95 | VHS #852582B $99.95
HEALTH
MTV’s Scared Straight!
In this program a dozen juvenile offenders
meet the “The Lifers” at East Jersey State
Prison. Graphic accounts of prison violence,
oppressive restrictions, and daily existence
without family, loved ones or the simplest
pleasures of life are pounded home with
unremitting frankness. The goal of The
Juvenile Awareness Program is to influence the teens to do a 180º turn away from
their criminal and antisocial behavior. This
program contains graphic language and
discretion is advised.
©2003 | 9-12 | 42 minutes
DVD #870501B $99.95 | VHS #868836B $99.95
No Kinda Life
No Kinda Life is a stark documentary
filmed inside Louisiana State Penitentiary.
Prisoners “tell it like it is” about losing
their freedom while still in their teens – due
to drug-related crimes. This emotionallycharged program paints a no-nonsense
portrait of crime-and-punishment and its
long-term effects on the lives of youthful
offenders who didn’t fully think through the
possible consequences of their drug-related
criminal actions.
©2003 | 9-12 | 20 minutes
VHS #855114B $169.95
©2000 | 4-9 | 20 minutes
DVD #986943B $79.95
Safe Home
The home can be a very dangerous place
for an uninformed child. This program
educates youngsters about the dangers
found in the kitchen, basement, garage,
and around the house. Also included is a
discussion of potential dangers a child may
encounter when home alone.
©1989 | 4-6 | 11 minutes
VHS #786061B $69.00
Break the Silence: Kids Against
Child Abuse
Jane Seymour hosts this program that
breaks open the terrible reality of child
abuse.
©1994 | K-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #870006B $99.95 | VHS #850594B $99.95
Safe Driving for Teens
Demonstrations of clueless driving by Doofus Clueless – the human crash test dummy
lend a light touch to the program, while testimonials from crash survivors poignantly
underline the basic fact: driving is a serious
job, not an occasion for goofing off.
©2003 | 9-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #876037B $99.95 | VHS #856294B $99.95
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Stranger Danger:
Playing it Safe
Stranger Danger:
Playing it Safe shows
children exactly what to
do when approached by
a stranger. Officer Dan
takes children from the
playground to the mall
and even to their homes to enact potentially dangerous scenarios. Officer Dan
clearly explains the safest response in each
situation in an informative, non-threatening
manner.
©1998 | 3-8 | 18 minutes
DVD #876862B $79.95 | VHS #856898B $79.95
Selling Lies
Tobacco companies spend almost four billion dollars a year promoting cigarettes and
other tobacco products. Three thousand
kids a day get hooked on tobacco products. Is there a connection? This effective
program examines youth-oriented tobacco
advertising: glamorous images; the concentration of advertising efforts on nights,
weekends, and holidays, when children are
not in school; promotional merchandise;
cartoon characters; candy cigarettes and
chew, and macho men like Dave Goerlitz,
the former Winston man.
©1993 | 6-9 | 16 minutes
VHS #782722B $79.00
CHARACTER EDUCATION
McGruff the Crime Dog Series
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and click on “store”.
McGruff on the Law: Bicycles and
Pedestrians
©1992 | K-5 | 19 minutes
DVD #875062B $79.95 | VHS #854737B $79.95
McGruff on Personal Property
©1987 | K-5 | 16 minutes
DVD #875070B $79.95 | VHS #854729B $79.95
McGruff And Drug-Free Kids
©1992 | K-5 | 17 minutes
DVD #870659B $79.95 | VHS #854653B $79.95
McGruff’s Drug Alert
©1987 | K-5 | 11 minutes
DVD #875096B $79.95
McGruff’s Kids Files: Tobacco
©2002 | 4-8 | 16 minutes
DVD #869990B $79.95 | VHS #854802B $79.95
McGruff’s Kids Files: Drugs
©2002 | 4-8 | 16 minutes
DVD #870451B $79.95 | VHS #854810B $79.95
McGruff on Vandalism
McGruff’s Bully Alert
McGruff on Self-Protection:
Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
©1990 | K-5 | 16 minutes
DVD #860312B $79.95 | VHS #860320B $79.95
©2001 | K-5 | 15 minutes
DVD #854760B $79.95 | VHS #854778B $79.95
©1993 | K-5 | 23 minutes
DVD #875088B $79.95 | VHS #854745B $79.95
McGruff on Halloween
The McGruff Files: People,
Different but Alike
McGruff on Dangerous Strangers
©1993 | K-5 | 21 minutes
DVD #B | VHS #854661B $79.95
McGruff’s Guide to Personal Safety
©1994 | K-5 | 15 minutes
DVD #860684B $79.95 | VHS #854695B $79.95
McGruff on Gun Safety
©1991 | K-5 | 14 minutes
DVD #860379B $79.95 | VHS #854711B $79.95
McGruff on Anger, Conflict
©2001 | K-5 | 15 minutes
DVD #859140B $79.95 | VHS #854679B $79.95
©1994 | K-5 | 15 minutes
DVD #871442B $79.95 | VHS #854703B $79.95
McGruff’s Gang Alert
Solving Conflicts
When Mom and Dad Divorce
Who I Am Is Fine With Me
As a group of 11 year olds struggle to finish
the scenery in time for the school play, conflicts flare up and block their progress. Lori
and Teresa argue over who gets the paint,
and the paint ends up on Lori’s shoes. With
the help of a student teacher, the group
searches for better ways to handle conflict.
Using lively “theater games” (role-playing)
and real situations, they discover “Uncle
Al’s secret formula,” easy, proven ways to
channel potential arguments-or fights-into
good communication and closer friendships.
This program helps children explore and
accept the feelings that arise when divorce
occurs. Anger, depression, denial, guilt,
loneliness, fear, shame, and sadness are discussed, and are shown as normal reactions
to divorce and separation.
Lara has had one of those days. Upset, her
self-esteem at a low point, Lara falls asleep
after school and meets her positive and
empathetic alter-ego. Together they revisit
all the problems of the day. Lara learns that
nobody’s perfect and that it’s okay to make
mistakes. She learns to question the kids
who were laughing and finds out that they
really like her and she learns to rely on her
own judgment without hurting her friend’s
feelings when they disagree.
©1988 | K-6 | 18 minutes
DVD #935916B $89.95
Maggie mistakenly assumes that she will
represent the club in the Hometown GoCart Derby. Unfortunately, her runaway
emotions steer her in a collision course into
trouble. Kids will learn how to handle strong
emotions and uncomfortable feelings.
©1987 | K-5 | 9 minutes
VHS #854752B $79.95
The Lean Mean Machine: A Story
About Handling Emotions
©1989 | 1-5 | 25 minutes
VHS #819201B $39.95
©1997 | 2-4 | 16 minutes
VHS #820159B $39.95
Learning to Like Yourself
Most teenagers have something they’d like
to change about themselves. Learn how to
accept yourself for the person that you are.
©2006 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
VHS #890061B $59.95
HEALTH
©1994 | 4-6 | 15 minutes
VHS #781047B $69.00
©1990 | K-5 | 16 minutes
DVD #870840B $79.95 | VHS #854794B $79.95
CHARACTER EDUCATION
Working Together 5-Pack
Cultivate in students the knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors needed to thwart, defuse, and settle
conflict. This empowering six-part series explores conflicts that kids face on a daily basis and supports the
recommendations of the Joint Committee on National Health Education Standards. Positive, fast-paced,
and absorbing, the programs model personal and social strategies for dealing with different conflicts and
effectively relate to upper-elementary students, who will value the honest, helpful, and applicable advice.
Each episode features a book that reflects the theme of the program. A comprehensive teacher’s guide is
available for purchase, providing learning objectives, key vocabulary terms, a summary, discussion starters
and follow-up activities, at-home extension activities, and worksheets for each program.
©2002 | 4-6 | Avg 15 minutes
DVD #980599B $399.95 | VHS #927459B $399.95
Working Together: You Bug Me!
Working Together: Do It My Way
Working Together: The “In” Crowd
Identifies the range of emotions created
by bothersome and annoying situations,
considers the feelings of both the victim
and the bully, and explores healthy ways
to handle conflict. Features Angel Child,
Dragon Child by Michele Maria Surat.
Considers how it feels to be bossed around,
explains how bossiness can lead to conflict,
and demonstrates the use of negotiation
to reach an agreeable solution. Features
Bootsie Barker Bites by Barbara Bottner.
Confronts the problems that arise from
exclusion, emphasizes the importance of
listening to different perspectives, and suggests strategies for encouraging inclusion.
Features The Pain and the Great One by
Judy Blume.
©2002 | 4-6 | 15 minutes
VHS #927400B $69.95
HEALTH
Working Together:
Everybody Knows...
Deals with issues of prejudice and stereotyping, explains why prejudice is harmful,
and discusses ways to reduce and overcome
prejudice. Features Molly’s Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen.
©2002 | 4-6 | 15 minutes
VHS #927442B $69.95
©2002 | 4-6 | 15 minutes
VHS #927418B $69.95
Working Together: He Said, She Said
Describes the feelings that result from
anger and misunderstandings, identifies
behaviors that create conflict, and models
such strategies as I-statements for improving communication. Features The Hating
Book by Charlotte Zolotow.
©2002 | 4-6 | 15 minutes
DVD #980565B $69.95 | VHS #927426B $69.95
Joshua: Joshua in a Box
A Kid’s Guide to Being a Good Kid
Students meet Joshua, who finds himself
“in a box.” Joshua escapes only to find he
has created another box for himself. The
program focuses on personal freedom and
encourages students to think about which
limitations are self-imposed and which are
imposed by others.
Presents the principles of good citizenship,
including empathy, respect, integrity, and
responsibility. Reveals the differing perceptions and opinions individuals have about
the nature of a “good kid.”
©1970 | 4-9 | 5 minutes
DVD #980151B $49.95
Kid’s Guide to Decisions
Teach your students the proper way to
evaluate their decisions by first weighing
the consequences of each alternative and
then determining which outcomes are best
for all involved. Students will discover that
the decision process presented will work
equally well with both simple and hard decisions. Two scenarios are presented in which
a bad decision was made and the youths
involved had to take.
©2002 | 4-6 | 15 minutes
DVD #980532B $69.95 | VHS #927392B $69.95
©1989 | 1-6 | 40 minutes
DVD #980219B $149.95
A High Price to Pay:
A Story About Earning Money
When Teddy ribs Jeff about being rich, Jeff
invites Teddy to spend the weekend to see
how the “rich Cassidys” actually live. Teddy
is surprised to learn there is a price to be
paid for everything. The tape shows kids
how they can find satisfaction in the choices
they make and also encourages them to
respect the choices of others.
©1989 | 1-5 | 25 minutes
VHS #819029B $39.95
©1989 | 1-6 | 20 minutes
DVD #980227B $49.95
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GENERAL HEALTH
Health Investigations With Dr. Know 18-Pack Bundle
Dr. Know is real-life physician Paul Trotman. Join him as he debunks, deflates, and demystifies many of the myths we’ve been told about staying healthy. Topics range from
the puzzling and exciting to the titillating and scary, but they’re always interesting and
filled with facts that will make you say, “I didn’t know that.”
©2007 | 6-12
DVD #904763B $879.95 | VHS #904755B $879.95
Dermatology
Vision
Muscular System
©2007 | 6-12 | 8 minutes
DVD #902965B $59.95 | VHS #902502B $59.95
©2007 | 6-12 | 9 minutes
DVD #903112B $59.95 | VHS #902650B $59.95
©2007 | 6-12 | 11 minutes
DVD #903047B $59.95 | VHS #902585B $59.95
Microbiology
Psychology
Hearing
©2007 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #903039B $59.95 | VHS #902577B $59.95
©2007 | 6-12 | 9 minutes
DVD #903062B $59.95 | VHS #902601B $59.95
©2007 | 6-12 | 14 minutes
DVD #902999B $59.95 | VHS #902536B $59.95
Nervous System
Biochemistry
Respiratory System
©2007 | 6-12 | 20 minutes
DVD #903054B $59.95 | VHS #902593B $59.95
©2007 | 6-12 | 9 minutes
DVD #902940B $59.95 | VHS #902486B $59.95
©2007 | 6-12 | 20 minutes
DVD #903096B $59.95 | VHS #902635B $59.95
Digestive System
Reproduction
©2007 | 6-12 | 44 minutes
DVD #902973B $59.95 | VHS #902510B $59.95
©2007 | 6-12 | 8 minutes
DVD #903088B $59.95 | VHS #902627B $59.95
Hygiene
©2007 | 6-12 | 41 minutes
DVD #903013B $59.95 | VHS #902551B $59.95
Human Body
Health: Ear Care (2nd Edition)
The film teaches children to protect their
hearing and care for their ears. The lessons are taught in the context of everyday
experiences at school, at home, and at play.
Hearing tests are also discussed.
©1996 | K-5 | 9 minutes
VHS #852723B $49.95
Health CD-ROM
How healthy are we in the US? Investigate
disease patterns, genetics, and environmental factors using a database and sorting
program. Video Adventures include: Teen
Brains; Healthy Skin; Nutrition; Hormones;
and Leukemia. Includes a Teacher’s Guide.
Macintosh & Windows compatible. Simulations include Bacteria/Viral Growth, Genetics of Inherited Traits, Food & Nutrition, and
Scientific Inquiry.
©2004 | 6-12
CD-ROM #774190B $59.95
Lab Pack #775031B $199.95
©2007 | 6-12 | 15 minutes
DVD #903021B $59.95 | VHS #902569B $59.95
Electricity
©2007 | 6-12 | 10 minutes
DVD #902981B $59.95 | VHS #902528B $59.95
Health: Communicable Diseases
(3rd Edition)
This program teaches viewers the importance of hygiene, nutrition, rest and medical
care in keeping communicable diseases
at bay. Young Amy, who is sick, brings her
friend Mark into the science lab where they
meet “Mr. Germ,” who explains how communicable diseases are spread.
©1996 | K-5 | 13 minutes
DVD #870618B $49.95 | VHS #852756B $49.95
Health: Personal Cleanliness
(2nd Edition)
This film explains that germs live in dirt,
carry disease, and can be washed away as
part of one’s personal cleanliness habits. It
teaches how to clean the skin, hair, fingernails, and teeth, including the use of dental
floss.
©1982 | K-5 | 8 minutes
DVD #870568B $49.95 | VHS #852707B $49.95
©2007 | 6-12 | 18 minutes
DVD #902957B $59.95 | VHS #902494B $59.95
Radiation
©2007 | 6-12 | 10 minutes
DVD #903070B $59.95 | VHS #902619B $59.95
Toxins
©2007 | 6-12 | 9 minutes
DVD #903104B $59.95 | VHS #902643B $59.95
The Sneeze: How
Germs Are Spread
This engaging computeranimated demonstration
of how germs are spread
will make hand washing
an unforgettable necessity in the minds of everyone who views it. With
infections and resistant
diseases on the increase, it’s time to remind
everyone how germs are spread and why it
is important to wash hands often.
©1994 | K-12 | 3 minutes
DVD #870030B $49.95 | VHS #857300B $49.95
Healthy Teeth (2nd Edition)
In this lively health film, inventor and artist
Leonardo da Vinci gives two modern-day
youngsters a thorough lesson on tooth care,
complete with magical drawings.
©1991 | K-5 | 11 minutes
DVD #874255B $49.95 | VHS #852772B $49.95
HEALTH
©2007 | 6-12 | 29 minutes
DVD #903005B $59.95 | VHS #902544B $59.95
Immune System
Circulatory System
MEDICINE & HEALTH
Elements in Action: Medical Applications
Witness the elements at work in our world. From chronicling the use of lithium in
the treatment of bipolar disorder to discussing the use of nitrogen in cryonics, this
program illustrates the medical applications of basic chemical substances.
HEALTH
©2006 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #17137B $59.95 | VHS #17632B $59.95
AIDS: Everything You Should Know
(2nd Edition)
From Conception to
Birth
Whoopi Goldberg joins USC medical professor Dr. Alexandra Levine in presenting the
facts on HIV/AIDS. Students learn that AIDS
is a deadly condition caused by a virus
known as HIV, which destroys the body’s
immune system.
Using enhanced computer
animation and graphics,
this program follows the
physical development
from conception to the
birth of a baby.
©1994 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
DVD #863308B $99.95 | VHS #849596B $99.95
©2006 | 9-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #896076B $59.95 | VHS #895318B $59.95
AIDS: Stopping The Spread Of HIV
Fetal Development:
A Nine-Month Journey
Health classes on human sexuality, behavioral choices and STDs form the core audience for this program. Designed to reach
young, sexually active people, it discusses
the myths & truth about the virus, how it is
spread, and ways to minimize exposure.
©1996 | 6-12 | 14 minutes
DVD #871830B $99.95 | VHS #849604B $99.95
AIDS: Ending the Epidemic
Drive home the hard-hitting facts about
AIDS and highlight the dramatic change
in infection rates. In this straightforward
two-part presentation, viewers will see how
HIV-positive patients deal with the disease,
how doctors are exploring new forms of
treatment, and how new treatment options
are influencing patients.
©2002 | 6-12 | 78 minutes
DVD #892927B $89.95 | VHS #767574B $89.95
History of Medicine: Innovations in
Reproductive Health
Examine pertinent and timely topics in
reproductive health to promote healthy, informed decision making. This powerful program looks at how the treatment, diagnosis,
and prevention of venereal disease and
HIV/AIDS has evolved over time and profiles
the development of oral contraception from
a social and scientific perspective.
This sensitive program traces the in-utero
process throughout the nine months of a
normal pregnancy.
©1990 | 6-12 | 15 minutes
DVD #873844B $149.95 | VHS #852376B $149.95
From the Beginning
Whether in the womb, or in the world, a
baby’s brain needs stimuli to grow and
develop. Scientific research now shows
that this stimuli can also affect how a child
learns in the future. This program explains
this complex concept in a way that parents
will easily understand.
©1997 | 10-12 | 13 minutes
VHS #783282B $79.00
History of Medicine
Explore how medical innovations have
changed our understanding of life processes—from birth and adult health to aging
and death. This three-program set covers
fascinating topics in medicine and sociology
and measures the impact of such scientific
advances as vaccination, organ transplantation, and cancer treatment on healthy
living.
©2006 | 9-12 | 168 minutes
DVD #889394B $129.95 | VHS #888396B $129.95
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #890491B $59.95 | VHS #890418B $59.95
Inside Story: Your
Body, Your Health
Learn about processes
and disorders of the human body. Breaking Down
Digestion—Investigates how
food is broken down by the
body’s digestive system.
Sickle Cell: The Forgotten Disease—Examines sickle cell
anemia and how it affects those who suffer
from it. Saying No to Addiction—Explores how
the human body becomes addicted to a substance, and efforts worth taking to prevent
addiction. Preventing and Treating AIDS—Shows
how AIDS affects cells within the body and
reports on student-based prevention efforts.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #773861B $59.95 | VHS #773598B $59.95
Managing Your Health 5-Pack
Are you healthy? A balance of social,
mental, and physical well-being is key to
maintaining a high quality of life. Help your
students learn how to achieve this delicate
balance and ward off potentially serious
conditions.
• Depression
• Addiction
• Headaches
©2002 | 5-12 | 130 minutes
DVD #11668B $219.95 | VHS #770479B $219.95
The Body’s Defenses
Against Disease
The body has several lines of defense
against disease. The first is the epidermis,
or skin, which provides a protective barrier. Inside trachea and bronchial tubes,
mucous membranes trap harmful particles,
which are swept out of the body by cilia. In
addition to describing the body’s various
defenses against disease, this program
looks at the pathogens that threaten health,
particularly bacteria and viruses.
©1996 | 4-8 | 24 minutes
VHS #818575B $49.95
• The Digestive
System
• Weight Control
NUTRITION & BODY IMAGE
MyPyramid: Simple
Steps to Healthy
Living
Incorporate essential
information about
healthy living into your
curriculum. Students
will learn the six basic
food groups, as well as
how much food from
each group should be consumed daily. The
program also provides a helpful overview of
the food and exercise suggestions that comprise the USDA’s MyPyramid food guide.
©2006 | 9-12 | 15 minutes
DVD #890616B $59.95 | VHS #890608B $59.95
Food Basics:
Family Fun
Learn how to get the
whole family involved in
meal preparation and do
so in ways that are fun instead of frustrating. From
young children helping to
stir ingredients to letting
teenagers take control of
the kitchen for an evening, the video shows
that the benefits of cooking together as a
family go far beyond nutrition. One of our
families will divide up the meal preparation
duties then bring it all together for a satisfying sit-down supper.
Food Smarts: MyPyramid for Kids
©2007 | Adult
DVD #899070B $59.95 | VHS #899013B $59.95
Join a group of campers as they explore the
food pyramid and discover nutritious—and
delicious—foods. This program presents the
USDA MyPyramid food guidelines in a clear
and concise way to help younger students
make wise decisions about their health.
Nutrition Labels:
Our Guide for Healthy Eating
©2006 | K-5 | 10 minutes
DVD #891754B $59.95 | VHS #891747B $59.95
Nutrition and Food
Science
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #889402B $59.95 | VHS #888404B $59.95
Food Basics: Food Safety
Everyone loves a cookout, but lookout!
Cookouts and picnics can also be prime
breeding grounds for harmful bacteria
that can make people sick. The video will
demonstrate a variety of safe food-handling
techniques including avoiding cross-contamination, properly washing fruits and
vegetables, cooking all meats thoroughly,
and keeping items properly chilled. The
techniques will prove to be beneficial
whether you’re cooking indoors or out.
©2007 | Adult
DVD #899062B $59.95 | VHS #899005B $59.95
©1994 | 5-Adult | 18 minutes
VHS #781120B $79.00
Nutrition and Digestive Health
Explore the link between diet and health,
and see what it means to make smart
choices. Each episode contains two feature
segments: Eating for Your Future; Recovering From Bad Eating
©2005 | 6-12 | 110 minutes
DVD #850404B $89.95 | VHS #850081B $89.95
Eating for your Future
Investigate the effects of food and lifestyle
choices, and see why what you eat can
determine how well you’ll live. Includes two
feature segments: The Inside Tract; To Your
Health
©2005 | 6-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #850388B $59.95 | VHS #850065B $59.95
This program emphasizes the many health
benefits (emotional and physical) of being
active for both the pregnant and post-partem mother … and her new baby! It includes
practical advice on how to incorporate
activity into your daily routine, as well as,
helpful tips on how to use your body safely
while being active. Nutrition information is
provided that helps the viewer make good
choices for eating right.
VHS #783860B $89.00
Active Me, Healthy Me:
Being Active as a Family
This program implores parents to establish
life-long habits that encourage all members
of the family to restructure their day to include more physical activity. An active family that eats together, plays together, and
does chores together will spend less time
sitting in front of the television, computer
screen, or video game. Best of all, this does
NOT have to take more time out of your
day… and it’s FUN!
VHS #784520B $89.00
Health: Exercise, Nutrition, and
Sleep (3rd Edition)
Amy and Mark, having skipped gym class,
are confronted by a vision, who calls herself
“P.T.” (Personal Trainer). She demonstrates
proper exercise, eating and sleeping and
convinces Mark and Amy to return to their
gym class as a new beginning to a more
healthy lifestyle.
©1996 | K-5 | 14 minutes
DVD #870626B $49.95 | VHS #852764B $49.95
My Body, My Buddy: Healthy Habits
Talia and Evan discover the importance of
developing good, healthy habits, like keeping yourself clean, eating a balanced diet,
brushing your teeth, getting regular checkups by a doctor or dentist, playing safely,
and getting plenty of rest and exercise.
©1993 | 1-4 | 15 minutes
VHS #819763B $39.95
Nutrition to Grow On
This valuable program will convince adolescents that their nutritional needs are at a
peak and that they can’t afford to develop
poor eating habits during these important
growing years.
©1988 | 4-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #875443B $49.95 | VHS #855197B $49.95
HEALTH
Acquaint students with
the science behind the
foods they eat every day.
By weaving together information about the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration, the bacteria that
hide in the kitchen, and
much more, this intriguing program encourages viewers to consider the more obscure
aspects of food.
Compatible and complementary to the U.S.
Department of Agriculture’s Food Guide
Pyramid, this live-action video program
explains how to read the new food labels,
and how to interpret the nutrition facts on
labels; it defines key terms such as calories,
cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, dietary
fiber, etc.; and shows how to relate the
Nutrition Facts label information to the
Food Guide Pyramid. All ages will benefit
from this increased awareness concerning
nutrition.
Active Me, Healthy Me: Being Active
During and After Pregnancy
NUTRITION & HEALTH
Understanding: Obesity
Feeling Fat? Wouldn’t it be great if we could just blame our genes for the extra weight?
Cases and stories from America and England personalize current scientific research
and genetic causes of obesity, the science of appetite, health risks associated with obesity and the benefits of exercise to override genetic makeup.
©2001 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #10587B $59.95 | VHS #780346B $59.95
Recovering from Bad Eating
Weight Control
America has become the land of fast food
and huge portions—with grave results. Meet
people determined to change eating habits
and restore health. Includes two feature
segments: System Breakdown; Drastic
Measures
©2005 | 6-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #850396B $59.95 | VHS #850073B $59.95
HEALTH
Smart Snacking for Children
This video will give parents a basic understanding of the right types of snacks to
offer their children. Viewers will learn to
look at snacks as mini-meals that provide
important nutrients. The importance of
planning ahead, sticking to a schedule, and
having children help in the meal planning is
stressed.
©1994 | 10-12 | 11 minutes
VHS #836577B $79.00
Exercise! It’s Good For You!
The latest research indicates the majority
of our children are not exercising enough to
maintain essential long-term and short-term
health needs. This program helps children
set a personal health goal and shows them
how to track progress toward its achievement. Many suggestions are shown for exercising indoors and outside. Based on the
National Health Education Standards of the
American Association for Health Education.
©2002 | K-2 | 12 minutes
VHS #878389B $49.95
Body Image 2-Pack
Take a look at how our obsession with
beauty is programmed into the brain. Then
examine how ordinary people and celebrities handle the pressures of society’s
standards.
©2005 | 6-12 | 110 minutes
DVD #850370B $89.95 | VHS #850057B $89.95
The Mirror in My Mind:
Body Image and Self Esteem
This lively program uses innovative special
effects and candid self-analysis from a
varied group of teens to discuss the image
issues students face, and to show how to
drop a distorted body image and gain selfacceptance.
©2002 | 6-12 | 29 minutes
DVD #862748B $89.95 | VHS #857045B $89.95
All-star Fitness
Watch six Hollywood stars determined to
improve their health along with their bodies. Includes two feature segments: Hollywood’s Challenge; Measuring the Results
©2005 | 6-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #850354B $59.95 | VHS #849869B $59.95
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It’s fair to say that food is
an American obsession:
At least 100 million Americans are overweight, and
many others suffer from
eating disorders. Discover
how fats and sugars
contribute to weight gain
and why you should drive
by that drive-thru window.
©2002 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
VHS #780353B $59.95
Weight: Maintaining a Healthy
Balance
In this informative program, viewers learn
a variety of skills to help them control their
weight. The benefits of eating five servings
of fruits and vegetables a day is covered, as
well as making exercise a part of the daily
routine.
VHS #797639B $79.00
Inside Story: Your Body, Your Health
Learn about processes and disorders of
the human body. Breaking Down Digestion—Investigates how food is broken down
by the body’s digestive system. Sickle Cell:
The Forgotten Disease—Examines sickle cell
anemia and how it affects those who suffer
from it. Saying No to Addiction—Explores
how the human body becomes addicted to
a substance, and efforts worth taking to
prevent addiction. Preventing and Treating
AIDS—Shows how AIDS affects cells within
the body and reports on student-based
prevention efforts.
©2004 | 6–12 | 54 min
DVD #773861B $59.95 | VHS #773598B $59.95
ENGLISH & LANGUAGE ARTS
The Great Books: Odyssey
The journey of Trojan War hero Odysseus back to
his kingdom in Ithaca is one of the world’s greatest epic adventures. Homer’s poem has been plundered for images and phrases by creative artists
for centuries. Join experts, scholars, and actors as
they explore the timeless appeal of Homer’s great
story. Narrated by Donald Sutherland. Includes
interviews and author interpretations.
©2003 | 6-12 | 60 minutes
DVD #773432B $49.95 | VHS #716175B $49.95
The Great Books: Great Gatsby
The most widely read and widely translated
American novel of this century, The Great Gatsby
explores the uniquely American possibilities that
allow individuals to remake themselves. Re-enactment footage intercut with scenes from the 1974
film Gatsby, starring Robert Redford, interviews
with experts, and dramatic narrative work to unlock the complexity of this novel’s characters. Narrated by Donald Sutherland. Includes interviews
and author interpretations.
©2003 | 6-12 | 60 minutes
DVD #773374B $49.95 | VHS #716167B $49.95
Discovering Language Arts:
Beginning Research
From generating topics to collecting research
materials from encyclopedias, dictionaries, and
the Internet, introduce students to research
strategies, information gathering, and presenting
findings.
©2006 | 3-5 | 30 minutes
DVD #889774B $39.95 | VHS #888776B $39.95
Discovering Language Arts:
Advanced Writing
Analyze prewriting skills, drafting and revising,
persuasive, reflective, descriptive, and biographical writing, and strategies for writing effective
business letters. Focus on how to write for different audiences and different purposes.
©2007 | 9-12 | 95 minutes
DVD #903492B $89.95 | VHS #903328B $89.95
Pendemonium Series
This amazing 12-Pack includes: Pendemonium: Behind Enemy Lines: Coordinating
Conjunctions, Pendemonium: Unnatural Selection: Quotation Marks, Pendemonium: Star
Words: Apostrophes and Double Negatives,
Pendemonium: Cold Case: Adverbs, Pendemonium: A Sari Tale: Spelling Errors, Pendemonium: Go West, Young Pens: Capitalization,
Pendemonium: Panic in Peru: Pronouns,
Pendemonium: The Great China Chase:
Adjectives, Pendemonium: The Great African
Safari: Verbs, Pendemonium: The Posse in
Australia: Punctuation, Pendemonium: The
Italian Job: Root Words, and Pendemonium:
The Ink on the Sphinx: Nouns. See page 89
for descriptions.
©2006 | 3-8 | 240 minutes
DVD #895425B $349.95
VHS #894667B $349.95
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Discovering Language Arts: Intermediate Writing
From drafting, editing, and publishing to organizational strategies to the variety of
forms and purposes of writing, introduce students to writing narrative accounts,
autobiographical compositions, business letters, technical compositions, and a
response to literature.
ENG LI SH & LANGUAGE ART S
©2006 | 6-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #889691B $39.95 | VHS #888693B $39.95
Discovering Language Arts Series
Discovery Education has produced a comprehensive elementary
language arts video series that covers all the key areas of
curriculum: reading, writing, viewing skills, listening and speaking
skills, and media literacy. Using Discovery‘s vast archive of awardwinning documentary footage, the Discovering Language Arts
video series makes language arts accessible to all students.
This series also provides opportunities for interdisciplinary
connections, with: the visual arts, science, technology, and social
studies. The series provides an ideal supplement to any language
arts curriculum.
Grade Level K-2
Introduction to Style, Structure,
and Tone
By examining descriptive words and how
they convey basic ideas, introduce young
students to the stylistic and rhetorical
aspects of writing.
©2006 | K-2 | 30 minutes
DVD #889709B $39.95 | VHS #888701B $39.95
Introduction to Media Literacy
From mass communication formats and categories to understanding common conventions, young students explore the characteristics and components of the media.
©2006 | K-2 | 30 minutes
DVD #889881B $39.95 | VHS #888891B $39.95
Introduction to Fiction and
Nonfiction
From recognizing familiar genres to
determining themes to relating stories to
personal experience, young students learn
basic skills and strategies for understanding
and interpreting literary texts and informational texts through text organizers, summaries, and structural patterns.
©2006 | K-2 | 30 minutes
DVD #889840B $39.95 | VHS #888842B $39.95
Introduction to
Writing
From prewriting, drafting,
and editing to organizational strategies to the
variety of forms and purposes, introduce young
students to the general
skills and strategies of
the writing process.
Introduction to
Listening
and Speaking
From knowing the rules of
conversation and group
discussion to using appropriate intonation and vocabulary, young students
learn basic listening and
speaking strategies.
©2006 | K-2 | 30 minutes
DVD #889675B $39.95 | VHS #888677B $39.95
©2006 | K-2 | 30 minutes
DVD #889857B $39.95 | VHS #888856B $39.95
Introduction to Research
Introduction to Parts of Speech
From generating topic questions to working
with encyclopedias and the Internet, show
young students how to gather and use
information for research purposes.
From print practices to the parts of speech
to declarative and interrogative sentences,
introduce young students to grammatical and mechanical conventions in written
compositions.
©2006 | K-2 | 30 minutes
DVD #889766B $39.95 | VHS #888768B $39.95
Introduction to Reading
From sight words and context clues to phonics and syllables, introduce young students
to general reading skills and strategies.
©2006 | K-2 | 30 minutes
DVD #889790B $39.95 | VHS #888792B $39.95
©2006 | K-2 | 30 minutes
DVD #889733B $39.95 | VHS #888735B $39.95
Grade Level 3-5
Beginning Listening and Speaking
Beginning Style, Structure, and Tone
Beginning Reading
From active listening skills to giving clear
directions and presenting information to a
group, students learn listening and speaking
strategies, including elements of nonverbal
cues and persuasive messages in the context of real-life speaking situations.
From common figures of speech and
descriptive language to basic sentence and
paragraph structure, introduce students
to the stylistic and rhetorical aspects of
writing.
From decoding using
context clues to synonyms, antonyms, and
homophones, introduce
students to good reading
strategies. Students
learn to adjust reading
speed and recognize
author’s purpose.
©2006 | 3-5 | 30 minutes
DVD #889865B $39.95 | VHS #888867B $39.95
Beginning Parts of Speech
From parts of speech to proper spelling,
capitalization, and punctuation, introduce
students to grammatical and mechanical
conventions in written compositions.
©2006 | 3-5 | 30 minutes
DVD #889741B $39.95 | VHS #888743B $39.95
Beginning Fiction and Nonfiction
From familiar genres and recurring themes
to story structure and character development, students learn skills and strategies
for understanding and interpreting literary
texts. They also explore skills and strategies
for interpreting informational texts, including the parts of reference books, using text
characteristics, and summarizing information.
©2006 | 3-5 | 30 minutes
DVD #889824B $39.95 | VHS #888826B $39.95
©2006 | 3-5 | 30 minutes
DVD #889717B $39.95 | VHS #888719B $39.95
Beginning Research
From generating topics
to collecting research
materials from encyclopedias, dictionaries, and
the Internet, introduce
students to research
strategies, information
gathering, and presenting
findings.
©2006 | 3-5 | 30 minutes
DVD #889774B $39.95 | VHS #888776B $39.95
©2006 | 3-5 | 30 minutes
DVD #889808B $39.95 | VHS #888800B $39.95
Beginning Media Literacy
From techniques used in different visual
media to stereotypes, stylistic conventions,
and symbols and imagery, students learn
about characteristics and components of
visual media to become media literate.
©2006 | 3-5 | 30 minutes
DVD #889899B $39.95 | VHS #888909B $39.95
Beginning Writing
From drafting, editing, and publishing to
organizational strategies to the variety of
forms and purposes of writing, introduce
students to writing in response to literature,
narrative accounts, and autobiographical
compositions.
©2006 | 3-5 | 30 minutes
DVD #889683B $39.95 | VHS #888685B $39.95
Intermediate Reading
Intermediate Writing
Extend students’ vocabulary by identifying figures
of speech, word origins,
and other stylistic devices
and introduce middle
schoolers to other reading skills and strategies.
Teaches students selfcorrection techniques
and reading for different purposes.
From drafting, editing, and publishing to
organizational strategies to the variety of
forms and purposes of writing, introduce
students to writing narrative accounts,
autobiographical compositions, business letters, technical compositions, and a response
to literature.
©2006 | 6-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #889816B $39.95 | VHS #888818B $39.95
Intermediate Media Literacy
Intermediate Style, Structure,
and Tone
From figurative language and imagery
to variations on sentence and paragraph
structure, introduce middle school students
to the stylistic and rhetorical aspects of
writing.
©2006 | 6-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #889725B $39.95 | VHS #888727B $39.95
©2006 | 6-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #889691B $39.95 | VHS #888693B $39.95
From identifying mass communication
formats and techniques to interpreting messages and bias conveyed through style and
genre, introduce middle school students
to media literacy and characteristics and
components of visual media.
©2006 | 6-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #889907B $39.95 | VHS #888917B $39.95
Intermediate
Listening and
Speaking
From expanding aural
comprehension and
examining verbal and
nonverbal techniques
for oral presentations to
understanding implicit
statements of attitude
in group discussions and speeches, middle
school students learn listening and speaking strategies.
©2006 | 6-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #889873B $39.95 | VHS #888875B $39.95
Intermediate Parts of Speech
From parts of speech and writing compound sentences to formatting compositions, introduce middle school students to
grammatical and mechanical conventions in
written material.
©2006 | 6-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #889758B $39.95 | VHS #888750B $39.95
Grade Level 6-8
Grade Level 6-8 Continued
Intermediate Fiction and Nonfiction
From recurring themes and common literary devices to making inferences
about complex elements of plot, character, and setting, middle schoolers learn skills and strategies for understanding and interpreting literary
texts, including author’s purpose, point of view, and word choice. They also
explore skills and strategies for interpreting informational texts, including
fact versus opinion.
©2006 | 6-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #889832B $39.95 | VHS #888834B $39.95
Intermediate
Research
Introduce middle school
students to research
strategies and information-gathering by using a
variety of data- collection
methods and proper notation of reference sources.
©2006 | 6-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #889782B $39.95 | VHS #888784B $39.95
Grade Level 9-12
Advanced Writing 2-Pack
Advanced Style, Structure, & Tone
Advanced Listening & Speaking
Analyze prewriting skills, drafting and
revising, persuasive, reflective, descriptive,
and biographical writing, and strategies for
writing effective business letters. Focus on
how to write for different audiences and
different purposes.
Analyze strategies for incorporating a variety of sentence and paragraph structures
and writing from a particular point of view.
Focus on how a writer’s voice and tone is
revealed through stylistic and organizational devices.
Communicate clearly and confidently by
learning key strategies for speaking in small
discussion groups or in front of larger audiences. Tactics for active listening and asking
questions rounds out this collection.
©2007 | 9-12 | 95 minutes
DVD #903492B $89.95 | VHS #903328B $89.95
©2007 | 9-12 | 52 minutes
DVD #903500B $59.95 | VHS #903336B $59.95
Advanced Research
Advanced Parts of Speech 2-Pack
Devise a game plan for outlining, organizing, evaluating, synthesizing, and gathering
information for research papers. Critique
electronic resources—both primary and
secondary—for accuracy and reliability.
Expand on the nuts and bolts of grammar’s
mechanics and conventions by analyzing ways to utilize basic parts of speech.
Explore commonly confused terms and
spellings and ways to introduce a variety of
verbs, adjectives, and adverbs to compositions.
©2007 | 9-12 | 64 minutes
DVD #903526B $59.95 | VHS #903351B $59.95
Advanced Fiction & Nonfiction
2-Pack
Learn about non-fiction writing and how to
identify primary and secondary informational sources, from letters and journals to
encyclopedias and Internet articles. Learn
strategies for summarizing and paraphrasing and the pitfalls of plagiarism.
©2007 | 9-12 | 120 minutes
DVD #903542B $89.95 | VHS #903377B $89.95
©2007 | 9-12 | 45 minutes
DVD #903567B $59.95 | VHS #903393B $59.95
Advanced Media Literacy 2-Pack
Media literacy requires viewers to be active
and savvy connoisseurs of what they see
everyday. From advertisements to films
and videos, learn the techniques used to
manipulate viewers and how to read the
message behind the medium.
©2007 | 9-12 | 72 minutes
DVD #903575B $89.95 | VHS #903401B $89.95
©2007 | 9-12 | 82 minutes
DVD #903518B $89.95 | VHS #903344B $89.95
Advanced Reading
Tackle common speed bumps to reading
comprehension by learning skills for interpreting a range of idiomatic, figurative, and
technical language. Analyze how authors
infuse values and opinions through style
and point of view and how personal experience affects a reader’s response.
©2007 | 9-12 | 45 minutes
DVD #903534B $59.95 | VHS #903369B $59.95
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Language Arts at
Work: Careers
Ten exclusive interviews
with popular children’s
authors and other writers
give students a glimpse
at the joys and challenges
of careers in language
arts. Intimate portraits
profile poets, songwriters,
journalists, novelists, and theater directors
who forged different paths to accomplish
their goals, but share the belief that good
readers make good writers.
©2006 | 9-12 | 60 minutes
DVD #889923B $59.95 | VHS #888933B $59.95
Pendemonium 12-Pack
This animated grammar series brings concepts to life and proves
that the pen is mightier than the marker. Students will enjoy chasing after Dark Marker, who is always stealing different parts of
speech. Working with the “pentastic four”—Penny, Buzz, Arturo,
and Florentina—they’ll learn the rules of grammar and use them
to battle Dark Marker’s army of Sharpoons in a war of words.
©2006 | 3-8 | 240 minutes
DVD #895425B $349.95 | VHS #894667B $349.95
The Great African Safari: Verbs
Analyzes verbs as the “pentastic” foursome
safari through Africa and learn about its
cultures, geography, and animals.
©2006 | 3-8 | 20 minutes
DVD #895516B $59.95 | VHS #894758B $59.95
Go West, Young Pens: Capitalization
Deciphers the rules of capitalization with a
side trip through the American West.
©2006 | 3-8 | 20 minutes
DVD #895482B $59.95 | VHS #894725B $59.95
The Ink on the Sphinx: Nouns
Defines nouns and their uses and details
the fascinating history of ancient Egypt.
©2006 | 3-8 | 20 minutes
DVD #895540B $59.95 | VHS #894782B $59.95
The Posse in Australia: Punctuation
Star Words: Apostrophes and
Double Negatives
Integrates the rules of apostrophes and
double negatives into an adventure through
our solar system.
©2006 | 3-8 | 20 minutes
DVD #895458B $59.95 | VHS #894691B $59.95
Cold Case: Adverbs
Introduces adverbs as our heroes try to
stop Dark Marker from realigning the
Earth’s polar orientation.
©2006 | 3-8 | 20 minutes
DVD #895466B $59.95 | VHS #894709B $59.95
Behind Enemy Lines:
Coordinating Conjunctions
Investigates coordinating conjunctions and
highlights the signing of the Declaration of
Independence.
©2006 | 3-8 | 20 minutes
DVD #895433B $59.95 | VHS #894675B $59.95
©2006 | 3-8 | 20 minutes
DVD #895524B $59.95 | VHS #894766B $59.95
Investigates roots, prefixes, and suffixes
while trying to bid “arrivederci” to Dark
Marker in Italy.
The Italian Job: Root Words
Learn about correct spelling in this episode,
when Dr. Marker tries to rewrite all folktales
so that he is the sole legend.
©2006 | 3-8 | 20 minutes
DVD #895474B $59.95 | VHS #894717B $59.95
The Great China Chase: Adjectives
Presents adjectives and glimpses China’s
geography, history, ancient traditions, philosophy, and writing system.
©2006 | 3-8 | 20 minutes
DVD #895508B $59.95 | VHS #894741B $59.95
Unnatural Selection;
Quotation Marks
Sharpens spelling skills and reveals the
intriguing culture of India.
©2006 | 3-8 | 20 minutes
DVD #895441B $59.95 | VHS #894683B $59.95
Panic in Peru: Pronouns
Studies pronouns as well as the geography,
history, culture, and wildlife of Peru.
©2006 | 3-8 | 20 minutes
DVD #895490B $59.95 | VHS #894733B $59.95
©2006 | 3-8 | 20 minutes
DVD #895532B $59.95 | VHS #894774B $59.95
The Anatomy
of an Essay
This program explores how to write an
essay including the essay’s three main
components – the introduction, the body,
and the conclusion.
©2002 | 6-10 | 21 minutes
DVD #859751B $69.95 | VHS #858712B $69.95
Writing Strategies
Parts of a Story
Trek into the deserts of the United States
for a look at the parts of speech. Explore
desert nouns and the verbs that detail how
they move. Use adjectives to describe the
barren landscape and the creepy, crawly
animals that live there. Then head for the
hills for a look at adverbs.
Introduce students to the essential components of their favorite stories with this engaging video. Drawing on popular children’s
literature, the program clearly defines the
elements of plot, theme, character, and
setting.
©2005 | 3-6 | 30 minutes
DVD #881136B $59.95 | VHS #879817B $59.95
©1999 | 4-6 | 20 minutes
DVD #987248B $79.95 | VHS #937367B $79.95
Focuses on periods and commas while
exploring the Australian outback in search
of Dark Marker.
A Sari Tale: Spelling Errors
Animal Alphabet
Introduce students to the alphabet’s 26 letters by engaging their natural curiosity
about the animal kingdom. From “ant” to “meerkat” to “zebra,” the video features
familiar and exotic animals. Fun, easy-to-read graphics are reinforced with simple
alliterative phrases.
©2005 | K-2 | 20 minutes
DVD #880419B $59.95 | VHS #879098B $59.95
Perfect Writing Series
Perfect Writing: 3-Pack
The Perfect Paragraph
Perfect Punctuation
Complete your writing and communciation
skills collection with these fun programs.
The three-program series covers sentence
structure, punctuation, and paragraph
writing.
Reveal the secret of creating “perfect”
paragraphs with this lively video. Barnaby
Quip, a quirky yet likable guy, has a mission:
eliminate poor writing. Students will watch
as he dispatches his army of secret agents
to help offenders correct their mistakes
and write flawless paragraphs. The program
teaches the simple three-part paragraph
structure-a topic sentence, supporting
ideas, and a “clincher” sentence.
Put some fun into your writing instruction
and emphasize the importance of using
proper punctuation. Featuring Barnaby Quip
and his band of secret agents, this humorous video identifies and defines the various
punctuation marks. Students will watch as
Barnaby’s agents track down those who use
improper punctuation and teach them how
to correct their mistakes.
©1998 | 4-9 | 90 minutes
DVD #979807B $139.95 | VHS #931691B $139.95
The Perfect Sentence
Expose common grammatical mistakes
and help improve your students’ sentence
construction with this fun-filled video.
©1998 | 4-9 | 30 minutes
DVD #985903B $49.95 | VHS #931683B $49.95
©1998 | 4-9 | 30 minutes
DVD #985887B $49.95 | VHS #931667B $49.95
©1998 | 4-9 | 30 minutes
DVD #985895B $49.95 | VHS #931675B $49.95
The Animated Reference Library Series
The Animated Reference Library 4-Pack
The Animated Dictionary
Relieve students struggling with research projects and questions! Talking books in high-quality clay animation come alive in front of the viewer’s eyes to tell how, why, and when you use
various reference tools in the library. The result is an animated, fun-filled, and informationpacked series that covers all your reference instruction needs.
Mesmerize students as animated dictionaries come alive! Students learn usage
skills, from alphabetizing and using guide
words to reading pronunciations and other
components of dictionary definitions. This
lively program also includes an overview of
the thesaurus and a look at other specialized dictionaries.
©1990-1992 | 4-6 | Avg 18 minutes
DVD #984286B $299.00
VHS #931923B $299.00
The Animated Encyclopedia
The Animated Atlas
Watch encyclopedia volumes bicker among
themselves as students discover how to use
this all-important reference tool! This program takes students step-by-step through
the research process: using guide words
and the index; locating and interpreting entry words in the index; using pictures, maps,
graphs, and charts; using headings and subheadings; using cross-references; and using
the study aids at the ends of articles.
Take amazed kids on a tour of this reference tool’s many uses! Skills covered include how to locate and decode the symbols
used in an atlas; how to identify and read
special maps; how to identify coordinates
and page numbers in an atlas index; how to
use coordinates to locate a specific place;
and how to distinguish between general and
special atlases.
©1990 | 4-6 | 18 minutes
DVD #984245B $79.95 | VHS #935999B $79.95
©1990 | 4-6 | 19 minutes
DVD #984260B $79.95
©1992 | 4-6 | 18 minutes
DVD #984278B $79.95 | VHS #935981B $79.95
The Animated Almanac
Help students suffering from “fact attacks”
with a variety of animated talking almanacs! Students learn about the purpose and
contents of general almanacs, how they can
use an index to find information, how to
read and use tables, and how to use headings and captions to locate information. In
addition, viewers will learn how almanacs
are put together.
©1990 | 4-6 | 18 minutes
DVD #984252B $79.95 | VHS #935965B $79.95
Joy of Reading Series
Joy of Reading, Level One
Joy of Reading, Level Two
In this charming series, five intergalactic
visitors come to Earth to learn to read.
They discover that learning to read doesn’t
stop at the end of the school day, as they
continue learning at home with the support
and involvement of parents.
In this charming series, five intergalactic
visitors come to Earth to learn to read. In
this program they learn to sound out words,
to understand what new words mean, to put
words together to form sentences.
©2003 | K-2 | 21 minutes
DVD #874677B $69.95 | VHS #853739B $69.95
Reading Strategies
Travel into town for an introduction to
reading readiness. Examine the differences
between words and pictures. Practice reading a restaurant menu and street signs. And
end your daytrip with a look at sight words.
©2005 | 3-6 | 30 minutes
DVD #881128B $59.95 | VHS #879809B $59.95
Joy of Reading, Level Three
In this program the students and their extraterrestrial partners learn to read on their
own. While tackling more advanced topics,
vocabulary, and reading/writing activities,
they also begin reading aloud for fluency.
©2003 | K-2 | 23 minutes
DVD #874685B $69.95 | VHS #853754B $69.95
©2003 | K-2 | 23 minutes
DVD #862581B $69.95 | VHS #853747B $69.95
Universal Themes in Literature
Genres: An Introduction
Enlighten your students with details of
literary themes found throughout the ages
with this clever video. Students will probe
common motifs such as the tragic hero,
coming of age, man versus nature, triumph
over adversity, and more.
Introduce basic genres and show how they
provide contexts for characters in fiction.
Through insightful vignettes, students will
learn ways to identify the different genres
and will realize that understanding genres is
an essential part of text analysis.
©2000 | 7-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #987818B $79.95 | VHS #936195B $79.95
©2001 | 7-12 | 17 minutes
DVD #986737B $69.95
Information Please! Your Library in
Action
The Ultimate Phonics Starter
Collection: Alliteration
The library is not boring at all. Discover that
computers, CD ROM, audiocassettes and
videocasettes are all part of the library. Also
the library personnel are trained to help
find information.
Identifies words that begin with the same
sounds.
Satire
Analyze the important and entertaining
elements of satire with this lighthearted
program. Students will discover why writers
and speakers use satire and will learn how
to recognize it in different contexts. The
topics covered include context, purpose,
irony, sarcasm, ridicule, exaggeration, caricature, and parody.
©1995 | 1-3 | 16 minutes
DVD #B | VHS #819102B $39.95
Modern Research Skills for Secondary Students 2-Pack
Modern Library & Research Skills
2-Pack
Show students how to excel at the complicated task of research in the information
age. This exciting, two-part series explains
how to navigate both the Internet and the
modern library with ease and efficiency.
Students will learn how to develop an effective plan for conducting research--from
creating a well-articulated topic idea to
locating and organizing information
Looking for an up-to-date program to teach
library and research fundamentals? This
two-part series uses quick cuts, live action, and an engaging storyline to prompt
student interest in the library. The programs
not only impart valuable information about
using the library to complete assignments,
but also show students that good research
skills have lifelong benefits.
©2001 | 7-12 | 20 minutes
DVD #984310B $149.95
©1999 | 1-6 | 22 minutes
DVD #983841B $149.95
Modern Library & Research Skills:
Internet & Electronic Research Skills
Shows how to effectively use today’s
newest medium for research, the Internet.
Students will gain mastery of such concepts
as web browsers, search engines, topic
limiters, and the accuracy and reliability of
Internet sources. The program also touches
on the principles of using CD-ROMs and
DVDs as research tools.
©1999 | 1-6 | 22 minutes
DVD #983833B $79.95
Visit
library.
©1999 | 7-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #987487B $69.95
©2000 | Pre K-3 | 9 minutes
DVD #981563B $29.95
LITERATURE
Welcome to the World of Great Books!
Great Books opens the author’s mind to students. Interviews with
experts, scholars, politicians, actors, and even military veterans
reveal the worlds that informed the words of these classic works.
European Authors
Great Expectations
Part fairy tale, part horror story, part mystery,
Dickens’s great novel
holds a mirror up to Victorian society.
©2003 | 6-12 | 60 minutes
DVD #773390B $49.95
VHS #716118B $49.95
Heart of Darkness
Embark on a journey through Joseph Conrad’s 19th-century Belgian Congo. Students
travel through Conrad’s very personal story
of European occupation of this African
nation.
Lord of the Flies
While today’s streets are battlegrounds for
gangs in American cities, children in this
tale resort to similar behavior when they
must struggle to survive in the jungle.
©2003 | 6-12 | 60 minutes
DVD #773366B $49.95 | VHS #722884B $49.95
Dante’s Inferno
What are the consequences of our choices?
Explore the dark side of human nature and
the consequences of sin.
©2003 | 11-12 | 26 minutes
DVD #B | VHS #772038B $49.95
Kafka’s Metamorphosis
Fantastically funny, tragicomic, and complex, Cervantes’ great work explores themes
of social criticism, religious reflection,
individualism, and idealism.
When a mild-mannered salesman turns
into an insect overnight, his family reacts
with dismay, recrimination, and ultimately,
murder. Learn why the term “Kafkaesque”
is still used to define life in the 21st century.
©2003 | 6-12 | 60 minutes
DVD #773457B $49.95 | VHS #716084B $49.95
©2003 | 11-12 | 26 minutes
DVD #10447B $49.95 | VHS #772046B $49.95
Crime and Punishment
Intrigue students with the story of Raskolnikov, an impoverished student who plans
the death of a pawnbroker and tries to
escape the psychological consequences.
©2000 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
DVD #10405B $49.95 | VHS #740043B $49.95
Gulliver’s Travels
Discover the inner and outer worlds of
Swift and how his prickly prose remains on
target today.
The perfidious nature
of first impressions
is at the heart of this
Jane Austen classic.
The complicated love
story of Elizabeth and
Mr. Darcy paints a brilliant tableau of middleclass English life.
©2005 | 9-12 | 50 minutes
DVD #881706B $49.95
Wuthering Heights
©2000 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
DVD #881698B $49.95 | VHS #740050B $49.95
Don Quixote
Pride and Prejudice
Origin of Species
Darwin’s theory of natural selection has
provoked acclaim and debate since it was
detailed in his Origin of Species in 1859. Explore the book that revolutionized science
and culture. The program examines evolutionary theory from its beginnings with
Jean Baptiste Lamarck, the famous Scopes
Monkey trial, and how political leaders
such as Adolf Hitler have twisted Darwinian
theory and used it for their own purposes.
©2005 | 9-12 | 50 minutes
DVD #881714B $69.95
©1997 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
DVD #881730B $49.95 | VHS #716126B $49.95
On the cold, damp moors
of England burned a love
that transcended death.
Emily Brontë’s novel of
thwarted passion and
cruelty was considered
immoral when it was first
published.
©2005 | 9-12 | 50 minutes
DVD #881748B $49.95
LITERATURE
American Authors
The Great Gatsby
Red Badge of Courage
The Scarlet Letter
Re-enactment footage intercut with scenes
from the 1974 film Gatsby, starring Robert
Redford, interviews with experts, and dramatic narrative work to unlock the complexity of this novel’s characters.
This video examines the mind of Crane, and
analyzes the classic tale of a young man in
the midst of a horrifying, bloody conflict.
Learn how the story of Hester Prynne’s
adulterous relationship with a young minister blows wide open the conflict between
private truth and public appearances, the
choice between sin and salvation, and the
definition of moral versus good.
©2003 | 6-12 | 60 minutes
DVD #773374B $49.95 | VHS #716167B $49.95
Native Son
Authors and scholars discuss the two
murders and the symbolism behind the fate
that white lawyer Bigger meets when he is
thrown in jail.
©2003 | 6-12 | 60 minutes
DVD #773465B $49.95
Tales of Edgar Allan Poe
Explore the psychology of terror in some of
Poe’s most-haunting tales. Many of his tales
resonate with themes from his own life:
abandonment, sickness, and fear. Leading
us through Poe’s tales of terror are wellknown horror writers and directors.
©2003 | 6-12 | 60 minutes
DVD #773382B $49.95 | VHS #722850B $49.95
Walden
Interviews with Don Henley of the Eagles,
founder of the Walden Woods Project, and
former president Jimmy Carter reveal the
power Thoreau’s thinking exerts in the
American psyche.
©2003 | 6-12 | 60 minutes
DVD #773440B $49.95 | VHS #716209B $49.95
Catch-22
Interviews with the author, dramatizations
of the plot, and comments from World War
II veterans reveal the turbulent times that
sparked Joseph Heller’s creative genius
when writing this great antiwar novel.
©1997 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
VHS #716076B $49.95
©2005 | 9-12 | 50 minutes
DVD #881763B $49.95 | VHS #772053B $49.95
The Jungle
Follow the Joad family as they migrate from
Oklahoma to California during the Great
Depression.
Learn what led Sinclair into this turn-of-thecentury “urban jungle” and how his book
prompted Congress to pass the first food
safety laws.
©2005 | 9-12 | 50 minutes
DVD #881672B $49.95
©2002 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
DVD #881649B $49.95 | VHS #767467B $49.95
The Grapes of Wrath
Discover how Melville’s experiences as a
young seaman influenced his story, and
how Moby-Dick, itself, influenced scores of
American writers.
©2005 | 9-12 | 50 minutes
DVD #881680B $49.95
Huck Finn
Mark Twain’s masterpiece grapples with one
of the most powerful themes in American
history—slavery. This video explores parallels between the events of the book and
actual historical events.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Follow along as author and 1960’s counterculture guru Ken Kesey reads dramatic
sequences, bringing such inimitable characters as Randall P. McMurphy and Nurse
Ratched to life. Producer Saul Zaentz,
director Milos Forman, and actress Louise
Fletcher describe the making of the Oscarwinning movie adaptation.
©1999 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
VHS #722892B $49.95
The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Alex Haley narrates Malcolm X’s story of
racism in America. Interviews, photos, and
archival footage trace Malcolm X’s roots
on the streets to him becoming one of the
most outspoken and charismatic leaders
ever.
©2001 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
VHS #760256B $49.95
The Right Stuff
See what Wolfe learned when he looked at the
lives of America’s first astronauts—John Glenn,
Alan Shepard, and Gordon Cooper.
©2002 | 9–12 | 26 minutes
VHS #767475A $49.95
©2003 | 6-12 | 60 minutes
DVD #773416B $49.95 | VHS #716134B $49.95
World Literature
Plato’s Republic
Plato’s concepts come to life through dramatizations of scenes from his writings and interviews
with experts and scholars.
©2005 | 9-12 | 50 minutes
DVD #881656B $49.95
Freud’s Interpretation of Dreams
Using a unique series of dream sequence
reenactments based on Freud’s revolutionary
book, experts and artists escort viewers down
the road of the unconscious and into a deeper
understanding of the inner life of humans.
©1997 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
DVD #881722B $49.95 | VHS #716092B $49.95
The Prince
Politician Gary Hart and statesman Henry
Kissinger, among others, discuss how The
Prince has influenced world leaders and the
course of history.
©1997 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
DVD #881664B $49.95 | VHS #716183B $49.95
All Quiet on the Western Front
Erich Maria Remarque’s story makes us
question if war itself isn’t the enemy of
man.
©2003 | 6-12 | 60 minutes
DVD #773408B $49.95 | VHS #740068B $49.95
The Odyssey
The journey of Trojan War hero Odysseus
back to his kingdom in Ithaca is one of the
world’s greatest epic adventures. Join experts, scholars, and actors as they explore
the timeless appeal of Homer’s great story.
©2003 | 6-12 | 60 minutes
DVD #773432B $49.95 | VHS #716175B $49.95
Galileo’s Dialogue
Egotistical visionary against bullheaded pope,
science against theology—the profound conflicts
caused by this book unfold through dramatic
reenactments.
©1997 | 9–12 | 27 minutes
VHS #716100A $49.95
Moby Dick
©2003 | 6-12 | 60 minutes
DVD #773424B $49.95 | VHS #716191B $49.95
LITERATURE
From Fact to Fiction:
Moby Dick
The Cay
Philip finds a deeper understanding as he
struggles for survival on a remote cay with
an old Black man.
©1990 | 4-6 | 13 minutes
DVD #858761B $49.95 | VHS #858779B $49.95
The Magic Glasses
Ike is frustrated living with his little brother
who has Attention Deficit Hyperactive
Disorder (ADHD). Magic glasses allow him to
see and hear physically challenged children
discuss their actual experiences. Viewers
will hear children with many different kinds
of disabilities speaking honestly about their
life experiences. “The Magic Glasses” is an
eye-opening look at stereotypes about the
physically challenged and the attitudes they
encounter daily.
©2000 | 4-8 | 23 minutes
VHS #856963B $89.95
Hailstones and Halibut Bones
Embark on a wondrous journey into the
world of color with this interpretation of
Mary O’Neill’s inspiring poetry. Her artfully
chosen words give new depth and life to the
colors of the spectrum.
©1993 | 3-5 | 16 minutes
DVD #860858B $49.95
The Fall of Freddie the Leaf
His wise friend Daniel helps to prepare Freddie for change -- and the mystery of death.
Freddie asks, ”Why are we here at all if we
only fall and die?” Daniel’s response brings
peace, understanding, and comfort.
©1986 | K-12 | 17 minutes
DVD #860759B $49.95 | VHS #856062B $49.95
The sinking of the whale
ship Essex was a well-known
marine disaster in the 19th
century, the event that influenced Herman Melville’s
novel Moby Dick. Learn
about the perils of the whaling industry,
life on Nantucket, and the true account of a
sperm whale that destroyed a ship.
©2003 | 9-12 | 26 minutes
VHS #772079B $59.95
I’ll Fix Anthony
Nicholas’ older brother Anthony can read,
but he won’t read to Nicholas. When he has
friends over, he kicks Nicholas out of the
room. He borrows Nicholas’ Snoopy sweatshirt, but won’t lend Nicholas his sword.
Nicholas imagines that when he is six, he
will have his revenge against Anthony. He
believes he will jump higher, run faster, swim
better, and be braver. Too bad for Anthony.
But for now, Nicholas must run, because
Anthony is going to clobber him.
©1990 | K-5 | 13 minutes
DVD #860353B $49.95 | VHS #860361B $49.95
The Necklace
When her dream of rising to a better station
in life is dashed by the loss of a borrowed
necklace, Mathilde Loisel must work to
replace it. What she learns years later will
shock us all into pondering the real meaning of the necklace.
©1981 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #870329B $49.95 | VHS #857094B $49.95
Mouse Soup
©1990 | 4-6 | 38 minutes
DVD #857581B $49.95 | VHS #857607B $49.95
While enjoying a lazy afternoon, poor
Mouse gets snatched up by hungry Weasel,
who is determined to make him into soup.
Mouse tricks Weasel into thinking that he
is missing the key ingredient: stories. So,
to avoid a terrible fate, Mouse weaves one
tale after another, all leading to his escape.
The program includes original songs and
music and features the voice of Buddy
Hackett as the mouse.
The Westing Game
©1992 | K-6 | 25 minutes
VHS #937334B $29.95
The Whipping Boy
Jemmy, the orphaned rat catcher, serves
as the whipping boy to the arrogant Prince
Brat. Pursued by kidnappers, the two boys
switch roles, only to learn the true meaning
of compassion, loyalty and friendship.
The strange will of Samuel W. Westing pairs
sixteen heirs for a tricky and dangerous
game. A unique cast of characters compete
in this puzzle-knotted, word-twisting plot.
©1990 | 3-5 | 31 minutes
DVD #857532B $49.95 | VHS #857540B $49.95
Native American Folktales
Treat your students to four wonderful folktales told from different Native American
groups.
©1997 | 4-9 | 20 minutes
DVD #987198B $59.95
Shakespeare: The Man & His Times
Evoke the Shakespearean era with this
innovative, student-oriented approach
to learning about Shakespeare’s life and
Elizabethan theatre. Live footage of significant places in Shakespeare’s life, archival
illustrations, quotations from his plays, and
comments from historians add a depth and
authenticity rarely found in programs on
Shakespeare.
©1991 | 7-12 | 47 minutes
VHS #937573B $110.00
The Giving Tree
Unselfishly, a tree offers itself to a boy for
climbing, shade, and pleasure. As the boy
grows older, he wants different things from
the tree. Old age brings their relationship
full circle. Adapted from Shel Silverstein’s
best-selling book. A Bosustow Production.
©1973 | K-6 | 10 minutes
DVD #987677B $29.95
My Side Of The Mountain
Intent on imitating Thoreau and learning
about nature firsthand, thirteen-year-old
Sam Gribley sets out on a once-in-a-lifetime
adventure in the wilderness. Themes of
survival, independence, and responsibility
stimulate serious discussion.
©1979 | 4-12 | 38 minutes
DVD #875252B $49.95
Visit
library.
ART & MUSIC
The History of Music
Second Edition 8-Pack
Explore the history of music from ancient
civilizations to the present day with this
comprehensive series. Each program prefaces important musical developments,
key composers and works, and enduring
themes of the presentation. These colorful programs capture the
affect of historical events on music, the grandeur of music eras,
and the majesty of significant composers’ works.
• Early Romanticism
• Into the Classical Period
• Later Romanticism
• Modern Times
• Origins & Overview
• The Baroque Era
• The Early Twentieth Century
• The Middle Ages & the Renaissance
Medieval Art & Music
©2005 | 7-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #985218B $454.95
VHS #934497B $454.95
Salvador Dalí: 1904-1989 DVD
Spark informed class discussions about the surrealist movement and the man at its center with
this information-packed program. Determined to
shock his audience through unconventional art,
Dalí worked to place ordinary objects in dreamlike settings. Viewers will study his imaginative
paintings, including The Persistence of Memory,
and see why his disagreeable manner isolated him
from his fellow artists.
©2004 | 7-12 | 19 minutes
DVD #987479B $39.95
Understand how the art, architecture, and
music of this era were created for and
governed by the Church. Students will
experience the stunning evolution of art
during medieval times as they learn about
manuscript illumination, the genesis of the
cathedral, monophonic music/plainchant,
harmony, and the secularization of music
and literature.
©2002 | 7-12 | 35 minutes
DVD #986018B $94.95
Don’t miss our History Through
Art Series on page 97.
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ART & MUSIC
Art: Who Needs It?
What is art? Can we distinguish between good and bad art? Does society need
artists? How does an artist work? These and other open-ended questions form the
premise for this stimulating discussion on artistic enterprise. The video presents a
wide array of art forms and will encourage students to reexamine accepted ideas
about art and its relationship to culture and society. Part one raises provocative
questions about art, society, and the artist and explores these questions in relation to a variety of art forms. Part two examines the role of artists in society
and the artist’s own approach to his or her work through discussion with Nick
Bantock, British author and artist.
©1993 | 7-12 | 36 minutes
DVD #980193B $99.95 | VHS #935130B $99.95
Visual Arts:
Impressionism and
Beyond
ART & MUSIC
Renaissance Art & Music
See how the Renaissance artists and
composers, influenced and inspired by the
new humanistic philosophy, developed new
forms and techniques such as painting with
oils and four-part polyphony.
©2002 | 7-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #986034B $94.95
Twentieth-Century Artistic
Revolutions
Discover the significant artisitc development of the early twentieth century in this
dynamic program. Abstraction in art and
atonality in music are introduced, followed
by highlights of fauvism and cubism.
©2002 | 7-12 | 32 minutes
DVD #986075B $94.95
Visual Arts: Masters of Color
Henri Matisse’s and Pablo Picasso’s visionary interpretations of the visual arts has
changed our understanding of the arts
and the world. Explore the life and work of
these two extraordinary masters of color.
©2006 | 6-8 | 56 minutes
DVD #895854B $59.95 | VHS #895094B $59.95
Visual Arts: Modern African
Art and Artisans
All art is an expression of ideas and emotion, as well as a representation of the
culture and history of the artisan. In this
program, meet modern-day African artisans
and explore their works, their culture, and
the legacy of their art.
©2006 | 6-8 | 56 minutes
DVD #895847B $59.95 | VHS #895086B $59.95
As a major movement in
the late 19th and early
20th centuries, Impressionism was about the
world as fleeting light and
color. In this program, explore some of the major
figures of the impressionist movement, and
see how their work inspired others to think
beyond the limits of realism.
©2006 | 6-8 | 56 minutes
DVD #895839B $59.95 | VHS #895078B $59.95
Visual Arts:
Rembrandt:
Life and Times
Rembrandt’s ability to
skillfully manipulate light
and shade in creating
intense characters and
scenes easily contributed
to his overwhelming success as a painter in the
17th century. Explore the man, his life, and
his work in this program, which goes beyond the art and into the soul of the artist.
What Is Art?
Students will learn how and why art is
made; the role of line, light, and color in art;
and ideas such as artistic intention, mood,
and subject that they can use to explore
unfamiliar works or styles.
©1999 | K-6 | 17 minutes
DVD #987875B $49.95 | VHS #936229B $49.95
Animal Colors and Shapes
From the cheetah’s circles to the Arctic fox’s
winter coat of white, the animal kingdom is
teeming with shapes and colors. In this video, animals are used to introduce students
to basic shapes, including lines, circles,
squares, triangles, and rhombi. Then, the
many ways animals use color—for warning,
camouflage, or showing off—provide a backdrop for looking at a spectrum of colors.
©2005 | K-2 | 15 minutes
DVD #880443B $59.95 | VHS #879122B $59.95
Getting My Start in Art
©2006 | 6-8 | 56 minutes
DVD #895821B $59.95 | VHS #895060B $59.95
Focusing on the styles of four great painters--Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet,
Pablo Picasso, and Georgia O’Keeffe--the
suggestions in the presentation will deepen
students’ understanding of art history while
introducing them to techniques they can
use to enhance their personal creativity.
Art Since Pop
©2001 | K-6 | 18 minutes
VHS #945659B $59.95
Covering the diverse trends in art since
the emergence of pop art, the twopart DVD discusses recent movements as
it raises questions about what art is, who is
qualified to say, and whether art has been
brought more directly into the mainstream
of popular taste by these movements.
©1986 | 10-12 | 29 minutes
DVD #986398B $109.95 | VHS #936468B $109.95
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ART & MUSIC
History Through Art Series
History Through Art 9-Pack
Bring history alive through 2,000 glorious works of art accompanied by superbly performed music and insightful narration. The
series presents nine great eras of civilization as seen through the government, social life, religion, and artwork of each period.
©1992 | 7-12 | Avg 34 minutes
DVD #986240B $724.95 | VHS #933507B $724.95
History Through Art: Ancient Greece
The program shows how ancient Greece set
the standards of culture and government
for Western civilization; analyzes Greek
ideals in sculpture and architecture; and
compares the styles of early and late Greek
art. Every student, whether in a history,
world civilizations, or art class, will gain
greater appreciation for the “glory that was
Greece” and the outstanding legacy that
the Greeks left us.
©1992 | 7-12 | 49 minutes
DVD #986190B $84.95 | VHS #935452B $84.95
History Through Art: Ancient Rome
Survey important events in Roman history
from its origins, around 1000 BC, to the
late fifth century AD. The territorial expansions of the empire and customs and beliefs
of its citizens, governments, and armies are
examined through the works of distinguished Roman artists. Economic, political,
and religious history, as well as names and
dates, come to life in this captivating study.
©1992 | 7-12 | 49 minutes
DVD #986216B $84.95 | VHS #935460B $84.95
History Through Art: Romanticism
©1992 | 7-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #986182B $84.95 | VHS #935478B $84.95
History Through Art:
The Enlightenment
Stimulate your students’ interest in learning
about the Middle Ages. Touching on events
and persons of great historical influence
(including the Crusades, Constantine, Justinian, and Charlemagne), the dramatic artwork and thoughtful narration capture the
spirit of this time, from the beginning of the
decline of the great classical civilizations to
the heralding of the coming Renaissance.
Discover why the eighteenth century is
called the Age of Enlightenment. Rococo
and the beginning of classical style are
explored through the finest examples of
painting, sculpture, architecture, and music
of the period.
©1992 | 7-12 | 34 minutes
DVD #986208B $84.95 | VHS #936963B $84.95
Twentieth Century
The Renaissance
Topics covered include the influences of
art and nature on emerging Renaissance
thought, the rediscovery of anatomy, the
influence of Leonardo da Vinci, and more.
Authentic music played on period instruments further enhances the program.
©1992 | 7-12 | 33 minutes
DVD #986158B $84.95 | VHS #935510B $84.95
The Pre-Modern Era
Study the diverse artistic movements that
developed during the second half of the
ninetheenth century. The social, political,
and economic background of the era is
extensively discussed, reflecting its influence on the art and artists of the time.
Numerous artistic developments, from the
emergence of realism to the rise of impressionism to the escape of art nouveau, are
presented with depth and clarity.
©1992 | 7-12 | 40 minutes
DVD #986224B $84.95 | VHS #935502B $84.95
©1992 | 7-12 | 42 minutes
DVD #986174B $84.95 | VHS #935494B $84.95
Follow the course of modern art as it
responds to the technological and cultural
changes of the twentieth century. You will
see how artists present us with novel ways
of seeing and hearing. Painters seek new
expressions of form and color; musicians,
new combinations of rythym and pitch.
©1992 | 7-12 | 32 minutes
DVD #935528B $84.95 | VHS #935528B $84.95
The Baroque
Explore the baroque age during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries through
the works of famous painters, sculptors,
architects, and musicians. With great insight and sensitivity, these artists reflected
the turmoil of their times, characterized
by a loss of faith in man, God, and previous
knowledge as well as the exciting, creative
process of rebuilding this faith on sturdier
foundations. Insightful narrative, magnificent music, and stunning color photographs
present a vivid and memorable portrait of
the age.
The program gives an overview of religious
and political conflicts in sixteenth century
and explores artwork by Michelangelo and
other artists. It also looks at the influence
of the Catholic Church on art and architecture and studies regional influences in
Spain, Holland, and France.
©1992 | 7-12 | 43 minutes
DVD #986166B $84.95 | VHS #935486B $84.95
ART & MUSIC
Trace the romantic period from its birth at
the end of the “enlightened” eighteenth
century to the final reaction against romanticism during the mid-nineteenth century.
Glorious works of art and music convey the
triumph of individuals, with all their moods,
feelings, and turbulent emotions. Your
students will discover the reemergence of
the spiritual and intangible side to human
nature and will gain a much more comprehensive picture of this period.
The Middle Ages
ART & MUSIC
The Vienna Boys Choir
Visit the musical mecca of Vienna and introduce your students to the children that
comprise one of Austria’s most long-standing and celebrated institutions: the Vienna
Boys Choir. Students will see how these young boys are chosen as well as how they
live, play, go to school, and, of course, practice in their headquarters, the Augarten
Palace in Vienna. The program also reveals the history behind this 500-year tradition that fostered the musical genius of such classical greats as Joseph Haydn
and Franz Scubert. Resonating with more than just the choirs’ superior singing
ability, this program is an affirmation of the musical endowment embodied in
the Vienna Boys Choir as well as of the overall contribution that Austrian culture
has made to music throughout history.
©1996 | 7-12 | 28 minutes
DVD #987776B $69.95 | VHS #938134B $69.95
ART & MUSIC
Picasso Makes Faces
Invite students into the world of Picasso
with this enlightening program. Through
examples of his varied works, guiding
narration, and open-ended questions, the
program surveys the many ways Picasso
represented the human face––from gentle
realism to disjointed abstraction.
©2003 | K-6 | 11 minutes
DVD #987321B $39.95 | VHS #935833B $39.95
Discovering the Music of Japan
Discover popular music trends of the past
and present through these enjoyable and
informative programs that trace musical
traditions around the world. Viewers will
learn how music has influenced our cultures, traditions, and everyday life.
©1983 | 6-12 | 22 minutes
DVD #873216B $49.95 | VHS #861583B $49.95
Discovering American Indian Music
Discover popular music trends of the past
and present through these enjoyable and
informative programs that trace musical
traditions around the world.
©1971 | 4-8 | 24 minutes
DVD #873257B $49.95 | VHS #851881B $49.95
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Music Appreciation
Course:
Intermediate Level
Establish a lifelong appreciation for music with
this interactive, two-part
program on DVD. Each
part briefly explains the
scientific principles of
sound, then takes viewers on a historical
tour of the musical changes and achievements of the baroque, classical, romantic,
and modern eras.
©1994 | 4-9 | 38 minutes
DVD #979930B $94.95
The History of Jazz
Dazzle your students with the sights and
sounds of jazz heard, and seen, through the
ages. This comprehensive survey traces the
history of jazz from its roots in slave songs
to present-day innovations and uses numerous well-known compositions, film clips, and
original recordings to explore the differing
forms.
©1986 | 7-12 | 49 minutes
VHS #936039B $95.00
The Man, The Music, And The
Marine: John Philip Sousa Marches
To Greatness
John Philip Sousa provided the tempo
for American life in the early 1900s with
his upbeat, uplifting style of music. The
marches he composed were, and still are,
world famous. This program looks into the
life of the great showman known as “The
March King.”
©1986 | 4-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #869552B $39.95 | VHS #853713B $39.95
Discovering the Performing Arts
Professionals in the musicals Little Orphan
Annie and Little Women share their experiences in directing scenes, costume design,
and stage and technical design. Students
will literally go behind the scenes to learn
about scriptwriting, musical elements, and
choreography, as well as every other aspect
that goes into creating a successful and
entertaining production.
©2006 | 4-8 | 15 minutes
DVD #890152B $59.95 | VHS #889162B $59.95
The Young Person’s
Guide to the
Orchestra,
Third Edition
Enchant your students
with this updated
version of the classic
program. The work
highlights the four
instrument families in the orchestra--woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings--and
emphasizes the unique characteristics of
instruments within each group.
©2000 | 4-9 | 20 minutes
DVD #987784B $74.95 | VHS #946277B $74.95
Silly Willy Workout
Mixes contemporary music and activities
especially created for younger students to
provide a high-energy workout that includes
warm up, cool down, and stretches.
DVD #979724B $29.95
ART & MUSIC
Great Composers & Their Music,
Second Edition 6-Pack
Great Composers and Their Music:
Franz Peter Schubert
Ludwig van Beethoven
Meet the most influential men in classical
music history and teach students about
their childhood, musical experiences, and
evolution into great composers. An insightful narrator relates interesting stories about
each musical master, while viewers listen
to famous works throughout. A student
host prefaces each program with general
information about the featured composer,
as well as some of his more recognizable
pieces. By learning about the lives of these
great composers, students will better
understand the influence of their works and
will better appreciate the enduring qualities
of their music.
This program presents stories of young
Schubert’s upbringing in music and singing,
his never-ending will to create new musical
pieces, and some of his most famous works,
including Trout Quintet and the Unfinished
Symphony.
This program considers the young musical
prodigy’s influences, listens to such famous
compositions as C Minor Concerto and his
Ninth Symphony, and discusses Beethoven’s
struggle with hearing loss.
©2004 | 4-9 | Avg 17 minutes
DVD #984906B $169.95 | VHS #934042B $169.95
Franz Joseph Haydn
This program explains how this 18th-century composer learned music and taught
himself, details the mutual respect between
Haydn and Mozart, and presents such works
as Toy Symphony and Razor Quartet.
©2004 | 7-12 | 17 minutes
DVD #984864B $29.95 | VHS #934000B $29.95
©2004 | 7-12 | 17 minutes
DVD #984898B $29.95 | VHS #934034B $29.95
George Frideric Handel
©2004 | 7-12 | 17 minutes
DVD #984880B $29.95 | VHS #934026B $29.95
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
This program relates Handel’s versatile
musical training, follows his studies in German and Italian music, considers why this
German-born man was coined the greatest
living English composer, and highlights such
masterpieces as The Messiah.
This program highlights the experiences
of this musical genius, including his music
tours with his family; shows how Mozart’s
fame unfortunately did not yield financial
fortune; and presents some of his famous
works, including the minuet he wrote at age
five and his many famous symphonies.
©2004 | 7-12 | 17 minutes
DVD #984856B $29.95 | VHS #933994B $29.95
©2004 | 7-12 | 17 minutes
DVD #984872B $29.95 | VHS #934018B $29.95
Johann Sebastian Bach
This program explores the influences on
this German composer, including family
and religion, and highlights such famous
pieces as the Brandenburg Concertos, the
Well Tempered Clavier, and the St. Matthew
Passion.
©2004 | 7-12 | 17 minutes
DVD #984849B $29.95 | VHS #933986B $29.95
Music & Culture
©1992 | 7-12 | 40 minutes
VHS #935759B $39.95 | CD-ROM #2089B $60.00
The History of Music: Part 1
You Can Make Music: Melody & Pitch
Origins and Overviews--The distinctive
characteristics of music and instruments
worldwide; the multiple roles of music in
various societies.
Children discover that a melody is a group
of tones with definite pitches, learn to distinguish between low and high pitches, and
become aware of high and low tones. The
concept of scale is also introduced.
©1986 | 7-12 | avg 90 minutes
VHS #930834B $150.00
The History of Music: Part 2
Early Romanticism--Beethoven and his
influence; harmony; Schubert, Berlioz, Liszt,
Chopin, Schumann; music in Italy; Verdi.
©1986 | 7-12 | avg 90 minutes
VHS #930842B $150.00
You Can Make Music: Harmony
Students learn the concepts of harmony, accompaniment, and melodic ostinato.
©1987 | 1-6 | 23 minutes
VHS #933671B $50.00
©1987 | 1-6 | 23 minutes
VHS #9336559B $50.00
You Can Make Music: Melody & Scale
Students explore the differences between
pitches that are closer together. A five-tone
scale melody is introduced.
©1987 | 1-6 | 23 minutes
VHS #933663B $50.00
You Can Make Music: Rhythm
Pattern
Students learn the difference between
the beat and the rhythm pattern and that
rhythm pattern can be established by the
words, the melody, or an independent
pattern. The concept of “ostinato” is
introduced.
©1987 | 1-6 | 23 minutes
VHS #9336489B $50.00
ART & MUSIC
Immerse your students in
the fascinating cultures of
Polynesian, African, and
North American Indian
peoples and introduce
them to the relationships between music
and tradition in these
cultures. Each of the three parts identify
the four major instrument groups classified
by ethnomusicologists in their comparison
of other cultures and include authentic
recorded examples of the music. This highquality video is a must for junior and senior
high students studying other cultures
and/or music.
ART & MUSIC
AFI’s LIGHTS, CAMERA, EDUCATION! 3-Pack
LIGHTS, CAMERA, EDUCATION! is an application of AFI K-12 Screen Education’s faceto-face workshop series that provides teachers with the tools and skills to incorporate filmmaking into their curriculum. Students write, shoot, edit, and ultimately
exhibit the original films they produce as part of their core classroom studies. The
process transforms the classroom for both teachers and students, and is successful
in K-12 classrooms across the board.
©2006 | 6-8 | 168 minutes
DVD #17202B $229.95 | VHS #17699B $229.95
ART & MUSIC
Careers in Arts
2-Pack: Performing
Arts I and II
In the modern age,
the arts spectrum has
expanded to include
cinema and television
along with the classical
arts of music, dance,
and painting. In this series, students will take
a look at the art of yesterday and today, meet
artists and learn their influences, and find out
how to start their own career in the arts.
©2006 | 6-8 | 112 minutes
DVD #895789B $89.95 | VHS #895029B $89.95
Careers in Arts:
Careers in Film
Follows the actors,
costume designers,
cinematographers, and
editors who work in the
movie industry.
©2006 | 6-8 | 56 minutes
DVD #895805B $59.95
VHS #895045B $59.95
Careers in Arts:
Careers in Visual
Arts
Careers in Arts:
Careers in Television
While many of us enjoy
watching television, what
does it take to put together a television program?
Get a behind-the-scenes
look into the art and craft
of television.
©2006 | 6-8 | 56 minutes
DVD #895797B $59.95 | VHS #895037B $59.95
The Art of Seeing 2-Pack
Teach students about color, line, shape,
texture, light and shade, pattern, and detail
with this exceptional, introductory art
design series. On locaiton and in the art studio, host Stephen Titra and guest artists will
examine, discuss, and demonstrate many
elements fundamental to creating art.
©1996 | 4-9 | Avg 30 minutes
DVD #985713B $95.00 | VHS #934927B $94.95
Art Start: Drawing
The focus is on observation skills and on
developing the ability to reduce images
to either straight or curved lines for basic
contour drawing
The Art of Cartooning 3-Pack
Generate interest and excitement in your
art classes with this step-by-step approach
to cartoon drawing. Guided by cartoon
prodigy Jeffrey Clark, students will practice
techniques that will enhance their ability to
create faces, bodies, and even movement.
©2004 | 7-12 | Avg 26 minutes
DVD #985093B $114.95 | VHS #934141B $114.95
Art Start: Sculpture
Learn the possibilities and limitation of clay
by molding, rolling, squeezing and stretching it. Each student creates a sculpture of
an imaginary creature.
©1992 | 4-8 | 20 minutes
VHS #818500B $39.95
Art Start: Collage
Assembling a collage made of both torn and
cut pieces of paper demonstrates the use of
descriptive edges.
©1992 | 4-8 | 20 minutes
VHS #818450B $39.95
©1992 | 4-8 | 20 minutes
VHS #818468B $39.95
Displays the work of
artists, designers, and
photographers.
©2006 | 6-8 | 56 minutes
DVD #895813B $59.95
VHS #895052B $59.95
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SOCIAL STUDIES
World Geography
Video Library 5-Pack
The World Geography video library covers all the
regions and countries of the world including: North
America - segments include: U.S., Canada, Mexico,
The Caribbean; South America - segments include:
The Northern Region, The Eastern Region, The
Western Region; Europe - segments include: Western
Europe, Eastern Europe; Asia - segments include:
East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, Central and Southwest Asia; Africa
- segments include: North Africa, West Africa, East Africa, Central and Southern
Africa. DVD version extras: pre-and post-viewing questions; thematic units on
History, Culture, and Economics; and regional maps.
©2004 | 6-12 | 100 video segments minutes
DVD #776112B $219.95 | VHS #776062B $219.95
World History
Video Library 5-Pack
The World History video library covers all of the
historical periods in world history including: Prehistory - segments include: The Iceman, The Nile, The
Great Wall of China, The Lost City of Shang; Ancient
Civilizations - segments include: Greece, Ancient
Rome, Alexander the Great, Zimbabwe: The Lost
City of Africa; The Medieval Era - segments include:
Life in the Middle Ages, The Black Death, Byzantium, Conquerors: Suleyman
the Magnificent; The Modern Era - segments include: Galileo’s Telescope, The
Forbidden City, Peter the Great, French Revolution; Contemporary History - segments include: Apartheid’s Last Stand, Normandy, Escape from Berlin, Taliban in
Afghanistan. DVD version extras: pre-and post-viewing questions; thematic units
on Power, Art & Culture, and Science & Technology; and historical maps.
©2004 | 6-12 | 50 video segments minutes
DVD #776104B $219.95 | VHS #776054B $219.95
History Alive for Students
9-Pack
What better way to learn about history than
to experience it? In this unmatched nine-part
series, students will gain an intimate look at the
people and places that have made important
marks in history. From the ancient Egyptians to
the American colonists, the programs document
daily lives and societies through spectacular onlocation footage, enlightening narration, historic
images, and colorful reenactments. Students
and teachers alike will value this fresh and fun approach to world history.
Includes: Living at the Plymouth Colony — Living during the Industrial
Revolution — Living in Ancient Egypt — Living in Ancient Greece — Living in
Medieval Europe — Living in Spanish Colonial America — Living in the Roman
Empire — Living on a Slave Plantation —Living on the American Frontier
©2003 | 4-9 | Avg 22 minutes
DVD #981704B $339.95 | VHS #927806B $339.95
America At Its Best:
We All Contribute and Make a
Difference
This program illustrates the many ways we
all contribute: to our schools, our families,
and our communities. It shows children how
we each play an important part in the lives
of those around us and how we each make a
difference with everything we do. The importance of participating, volunteering, and
leadership are all shown to children in ways
they can understand. This program is about
the role that each of us plays as a member of
our community and country.
©2003 | K-12 | 15 minutes
VHS #784165B $59.00
Discovery Atlas
Visit Brazil, China,
Italy, and Australia
in style. Page 117
AMERICAN HISTORY
American History:
From the Great War to the Great Depression
Step back in time to investigate the events that shaped the United States during the
early 1900s, including World War I and Prohibition. Includes one feature and four
shorter segments.
World War I—The United States and World War I—The Roaring Twenties—The
Birth of Jazz—The American Gangster.
©2005 | 6-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880690B $59.95 | VHS #879379B $59.95
S OCIAL STUDIES
18th Century
American History:
Marching into the
Future
The United States has
seen a lot since 1776. Discover the nation’s history
of overcoming obstacles
and moving forward.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #17004B $59.95 | VHS #17509B
American History:
A Nation Is Born
In its first hundred years,
the United States experienced a declaration, independence, exploration,
and secession. Watch as
a young country evolves
and expands.
The Declaration of Independence:
A Foundation of Ideas for a New Age
This easy-to-follow live-action video
explains not only the basic principles and
concepts set forth in the Declaration of
Independence, but also explores the valiant
American leaders, their ideas, and the historical events that spurred them to declare
independence from England in 1776.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #16980B $59.95 | VHS #17483B
©1997 | 5-8 | 17 minutes
DVD #813782B $59.00
Battling Beyond U.S. Borders
The Civil War: A Nation Divided
Teaches viewers about America’s role after
the Spanish-American War, the resistance at
the Alamo, and the difficulties experienced
by contemporary Mexican families who
cross the border.
Take an in-depth look at life in the United
States during the Civil War and the eventful
years leading up to it.
Life In A California Mission In 1790
The lives of the Spanish missionaries and
Native Americans in late 18th Century
California are shown through scenes photographed in an actual mission.
©1976 | 4-12 | 14 minutes
DVD #874834B $49.95
19th Century
Abolishing Slavery
in America
The enslavement of
millions of African
Americans stands as one
of the darkest periods
in the history of the
United States. Explore
significant events in the
long-fought battle to
abolish it.
©2005 | 6-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880633B $59.95 | VHS #879312B $59.95
At the Western Frontier
Examines the impacts of the transcontinental railroad, the emergence of boomtowns,
and the development of the Wild West.
©2005 | 6-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880666B $59.95 | VHS #879346B $59.95
©2005 | 6-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880682B $59.95 | VHS #879361B $59.95
East Meets West:
Americans on the
Move
From the Lewis and Clark
expedition to the rush of
miners looking for gold,
explore the events that
drove Americans westward and the conflicts
and consequences that
followed.
©2005 | 6-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880625B $59.95 | VHS #879304B $59.95
©2005 | 6-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880658B $59.95 | VHS #879338B $59.95
Urban Growth in America
Travel back to the 1800s to see how the rise
of industry led to the rapid growth of cities,
such as New York—and the politics and
crime that emerged.
©2005 | 6-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880641B $59.95 | VHS #879320B $59.95
The Industrial Revolution
Explore the origins of the Industrial Revolution and show students how it influenced
people all over the world.
©2000 | 4-9 | 15 minutes
DVD #987719B $69.95
AMERICAN HISTORY
Animated Atlas:
Expansion West & the Mexican War
Guide your students through a pivotal, yet
relatively unknown, period of American history: the 1846-48 war with Mexico and its
impact on the Southwestern United States.
©2000 | 4-9 | 30 minutes
DVD #986349B $69.95
Living History: Living During the
Industrial Revolution
Few events in history have had as great an
effect on people’s lives as the Industrial
Revolution. This program covers: life and
textile manufacturing before the Industrial
Revolution, the revolution in the textile
industry, factories and growth of industrial
cities… and much more.
©2003 | 5-9 | 20 minutes
VHS #786756B $69.00
Buffalo Soldiers
Listen to the story of the Buffalo Soldiers,
African Americans who fought against
foreign troops on American soil during the
Indian Wars between 1866 and 1891, and
whose bravery often went unrecognized in a
prejudiced society.
©1997 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
VHS #716647B $49.95
The Real American Cowboy
Looking through film clips, contemporary
photos, and tools of the cowboy trade, learn
how the real American cowboy led a tough
and lonely life on the American plains.
©1997 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
VHS #716688B $49.95
Champions of the Land
©1997 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
VHS #716654B $49.95
The American Civil War:
The Causes of War
Two of the most infamous
battles on American soil
were lost because of
errors made by commanders. By studying
these deadly encounters,
students gain understanding of how the lack or
misinterpretation of information can have
disastrous results. Segments recount the
Battle of Little Big Horn and the Civil War
engagement at Gettysburg.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #776047B $59.95 | VHS #775775B $59.95
Trail to Riches: The
California Gold Rush and
Settlement of the Pacific
Northwest
Viewers will learn of the initial claim of
James Marshall that ushered in the California Gold Rush and “fever” that ensued. The
interaction of the Native Americans with
the overland migrants is explored, as well
as their resistance to the negative impact
upon their land and well being, culminating most famously in the battle known as
“Custer’s Last Stand.”
©2001 | 4-8 | 26 minutes
VHS #819680B $59.95
Civil War Stories 2-Pack
Forced to Flee: Famine and Plague
Focusing on the Irish potato famine and the
outbreak of the black death bubonic plague
in feudal Europe, the program examines
daily life before and after the catastrophes,
noting how these disasters led to developments that benefited future generations.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #775957B $59.95 | VHS #775684B $59.95
American Industrial Revolution
In the decades following the Civil War,
America was transformed from a rural republic to an urban state. Frontiers vanished
in the face of westward expansion. The
American Industrial Revolution leads you
through this dynamic time in America’s
history.
©1997 | 7-12 | 20 minutes
VHS #782656B $59.00
Battle of the Alamo
Relive American history in this re-creation
of the Battle of the Alamo. Recent footage
shot at the fort and archival artwork of
American hero Davy Crockett illustrate firearms, battle negotiations, and the patriotic
fervor that led a handful of Americans to
defend the Alamo mission rather than surrender their destiny to the Mexicans.
©1997 | 6-12 | 51 minutes
DVD #10777B $49.95
The story of America’s deadliest conflict
is told anew in two videos that offer fresh
perspectives. Many Americans take for
granted that Christmas is a federal holiday,
but how did this religious event become a
national one? The answer takes us back to
the time of the Civil War. In fact, the modern-day notion of Christmas has its roots in
a time when America was at war with itself.
©2007 | 6-12 | 91 minutes
DVD #904144B $89.95| VHS #903955B $89.95
Lone Star Legacy: The Texas
Republic and the Mexican War
Examines the emigration from the United
States to Mexican-owned Texas and the development of Texas as a slave-owning state.
©2001 | 4-8 | 26 minutes
VHS #819342B $59.95
The War of 1812 Remembered
The War of 1812 was an important moment
in American history: America transformed
herself from a virtual colony to an internationally respected nation. In this program,
viewers participate in the intense debate
surrounding the US entry into the war.
©1994 | 5-8 | 21 minutes
VHS #834739B $59.00
Underground Railroad:
The Escape from Slavery
At a time when the North and South differed economically and socially, political
compromise could no longer quell the division between the two factions. States’ rights
versus the Constitution, tariffs, division of
labor, slavery, abolitionism, and legislative
mandates all led to the great war.
The Underground Railroad was not a
railroad and was not underground. It was a
loose-knit network of people who offered
shelter, food, safety, and encouragement to
fugitive slaves on their life-threatening journeys to freedom. This video examines the
institution of slavery-from capture in Africa
to life on plantations in the South.
©1996 | 5-9 | 29 minutes
VHS #781922B $59.00
©1998 | 5-9 | 25 minutes
VHS #782029B $59.00
SOCIAL STUDIES
This fascinating profile of the American Conservation Movement reveals the historical
roots of today’s conservation efforts, which
promote the inherent value of nature as
more than just a disposable human resource.
America at War:
Charge and Defeat
AMERICAN HISTORY
20th Century
American History:
Rise of the 20th
Century
Invention and innovation
pushed the 20th century,
and industrial advances
from transportation to
skyscrapers to warfare
influenced every aspect
of American life.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #16998B $59.95 | VHS #17491B $59.95
S OCIAL STUDIES
World War II: Causes
and Consequences
The second world war may have been
fought mainly on European and Asian soils,
but it greatly influenced life in the United
States—and for decades to come.
©2005 | 6-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880716B $59.95 | VHS #879395B $59.95
History Alive for Students: Living
during the Industrial Revolution
Explains the effects of new technology on
industrialization and society by focusing on
the textile industry: factories and growth,
the cotton gin, interchangeable parts, factory work, steam power, and more.
©2003 | 4-9 | 20 minutes
DVD #981670B $39.95 | VHS #935379B $39.95
Animated Atlas:
Overview of World War I
Focus on the world-changing events of the
early twentieth-century with this informative program. Animated maps, historical
footage, and photographs illustrate the European and world situation before, during,
and after the war.
©2002 | 7-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #979872B $89.95
World War II
Examine the causes and effects of this
monumental conflict. Four segments chronicle the unfolding of World War II, from the
prewar days of the Great Depression to the
tragic legacy of the Holocaust.
The Road to
Reconciliation:
Farmville’s Fight for
Equality
A small school in rural
Farmville, Virginia, was
pivotal in dismantling
the law of “separate, but
equal” in public schools.
Acts of student civil disobedience led to the
passing of Brown v. Board of Education in
1954. This program features a congressional pilgrimage from Washington, D.C. that
witnesses a community’s efforts to revisit
the events of the past, restore educational
opportunities, and share stories in an act of
reconciliation.
History in Focus: 1930-1939
“History in Focus” examines the formative
events of a decade in the 20th century
using many forms of media: archival photographs and moving images, radio and
television broadcasts, print, and newsreels.
History comes alive as figures from the
worlds of politics, entertainment, sports,
science, and technology come to life.
©1996 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #798652B $59.00
Anne Frank: A Legacy for Our Time
©2006 | 6-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #16972B $59.95 | VHS #17475B $59.95
Developed in cooperation with the Anne
Frank Center in Amsterdam, Anne Frank’s
story encourages students to examine
their own attitudes about human rights,
prejudice, morality, and justice. Sixteen skill
sheets accompany the video.
World War I and Its Aftermath
©1985 | 4-9 | 38 minutes
DVD #986372B $69.95 | VHS #935114B $69.95
What were the events that led to this
conflict, and how did the world change as a
result? Four segments explain the political
setting, strategies, and realities of “The War
to End All Wars.”
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #773788B $59.95 | VHS #773515B $59.95
World War I: On the Homefront
U.S. domestic issues during WWI: the changing workforce, women’s suffrage; AfricanAmericans’ migration to the North; racial
tensions and violence; erosion of civil
liberties; Wilson’s 14 Points; League of
Nations and the Treaty of Versailles.
©2003 | 7-12 | 26 minutes
DVD #861369B $69.95 | VHS #858563B $69.95
History In Focus: 1920-1929
This fascinating program includes segments
on: Calvin Coolidge, The New Prosperity,
Immigration Laws, Amelia Earhart, the
Automobile Industry, Introduction of Radio,
Teapot Dome Scandal, Prohibition, Stock
Market Crash, Charles Lindbergh, Hydroelectric Power, and Air Transportation.
©1998 | 6-12 | 29 minutes
DVD #798447B $59.00
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #773796B $59.95 | VHS #773523B $59.95
events of a decade in the 20th century using many forms of media: archival photographs and moving images, radio and television broadcasts, print, and newsreels.
©1996 | 6-12 | 28 minutes
DVD #798744B $59.00
events of a decade in the 20th century using many forms of media: archival photographs and moving images, radio and television broadcasts, print, and newsreels.
©1998 | 6-12 | 57 minutes
DVD #790105B $59.00
Holocaust Heroes
Recount the moving, inspirational stories
of people who endured the Holocaust.
The heart wrenching stories of victims
and survivors will provide students with
an appreciation for the history behind the
Holocaust, as well as an understanding of
its far-reaching impacts.
©2005 | 6-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #850123B $59.95 | VHS #849273B $59.95
AMERICAN HISTORY
The Great Depression:
Voices of the Dust
Recount the dismay of the 1930s with this
overview of the Great Depression. The
program uses a wealth of primary sources,
including historical photographs, President
Roosevelt’s 1936 State of the Union address,
and the diary entries of a farmer and his
wife, to illustrate the devastation rampant
across the U.S., but most harsh across the
Dust Bowl.
Holocaust: In Memory of Millions
Students will peer into WWII history as never before.
Give them a rare moment with Walter Cronkite, as
he shares personal photographs from his coverage
of the Holocaust. Students hear interviews with
concentration camp survivors and the soldiers
who liberated them. Archival film footage and
memorabilia let students witness the war, and
determine for themselves its lasting impact.
©2000 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #905380B $59.95 | VHS #739995B $59.95
©2004 | 7-12 | 18 minutes
DVD #985283B $39.95 | VHS #934554B $39.95
America Under James Madison:
1809-1816: The War of 1812
Wars of the 20th Century 5-Pack
Examine the wars that shaped our world. From
the impact on literature to the political ramifications of war, this series highlights the wars of
the 20th century. The Vietnam War—The Korean
War—Pearl Harbor—World War II: The Pacific—All
Quiet on the Western Front.
©2002 | 5-12 | 234 minutes
VHS #770487B $219.95
Industrial Revolution (1750-1915)
This video examines the historical background to the first Industrial Revolution
which began in England around 1750. The
invention of labor-saving machinery, the
spread of factories, the use of steam power,
the iron and coal industries, and the rise of
capitalism are all explained.
This program examines important events
that occurred during the presidency of
James Madison including the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809, the building of the
National Road, the Battle of Tippecanoe, the
founding of Fort Astoria, Russian colonization of California, and the War of 1812.
In this program, the following major topics
are presented: Background on Andrew
Jackson, The Indian Removal Act, Important Technological Developments During
Jackson’s Presidency, “Killing” the Bank of
the United States, The Nullification Crisis
States’ Rights, The Abolitionists, Texas Independence and the Battle of the Alamo.
©2003 | 5-9 | 15 minutes
VHS #786459B $69.00
©2003 | 5-9 | 15 minutes
VHS #785444B $69.00
America Under Thomas Jefferson:
1800-1808: The Louisiana Purchase
It examines important events that occurred
during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson
including the election of 1800, John Adams’
appointment of the “Midnight Judges,” the
Barbary Wars, the case of Marbury v. Madison, the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and
Clark Expedition, the Embargo Act of 1807,
Robert Fulton’s steamboat service, and the
explorations of Zebulon Pike.
©2003 | 5-9 | 15 minutes
VHS #786400B $69.00
American Slavery: The Southern
Plantation Way of Life
It examines the “peculiar institution” of
American slavery. It begins with how slaves
were captured, transported, and sold. The
program focuses on typical events in the
day to day lives of slaves.
©2003 | 5-9 | 14 minutes
VHS #786491B $69.00
America Under Martin Van Buren,
William H. Harris
In this program the following major topics
are presented: Background on Martin Van
Buren, W.H. Harris, and John Tyler; The
Panic of 1837; The Pre-Emption Act, 1841;
American Settlement of California, 1841; The
Oregon Trail, 1843; Manifest Destiny, 1845
©2003 | 5-9 | 15 minutes
VHS #785501B $69.00
America Under James Monroe and
John Quincy Adams
In this program, the following major topics
are presented: Background on James Monroe, Defining America’s Boundaries 18171819: The Seminole War and the Adams-Onis
Treaty; The Missouri Compromise 1820;
Mexican Independence and the Opening of
the Santa Fe Trail 1821; The Monroe Doctrine
1823; The Election of John Quincy Adams
and the Founding of Fort Vancouver 18241825; Implementing the “American System
”: The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the
“Tariff of Abominations,” 1828”
©2003 | 5-9 | 15 minutes
VHS #785402B $69.00
SOCIAL STUDIES
©1994 | 7-12 | 18 minutes
VHS #784355B $69.00
America Under Andrew Jackson
AMERICAN HISTORY
Colonies & Revolution
Colonial America
Explore the difficult roots of America’s
past when Assignment Discovery takes you
behind the history of Jamestown and the
struggles of colonial life. Then meet the Puritans and explore the tragic history behind
the Salem Witch Trials.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #889329B $59.95 | VHS #888321B $59.95
American Beginnings
Explore the mystery of prehistoric Americans, Jamestown, the development of the
American government, Plymouth Rock, and
the birth of the nation.
S OCIAL STUDIES
©2005 | 6-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880591B $59.95 | VHS #879270B $59.95
Road to Revolution
Survey the story behind the American
Revolution, specifically touching upon the
Boston Massacre and Common Sense, the
famous text penned by Thomas Paine.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #889337B $59.95 | VHS #888339B $59.95
Growth of the English Colonies
1620-1700: From Massachusetts
Bay to the Carolinas
Examine English motives for colonization
and explain why family and community life
differed in the various English colonies.
©1999 | 4-8 | 25 minutes
VHS #818989B $59.95
The Salem Witch Trials
Did the witches of the Puritan town of
Salem, Massachusetts, really exist? Or were
the trials an expression of powerful fears
and uncertainties of life in a new land?
©1997 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
VHS #716738B $59.95
The Real Ben Franklin
This lively video biography of Ben Franklin
reveals a man who made his living not only
as a printer, but also as a writer, inventor,
statesman, diplomat, philosopher, and architect of the new American nation.
©1997 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
VHS #716712B $49.95
The Real Thomas Jefferson
He was defined as both an honorable visionary and a cowardly snob. Take a fresh look
at the real Thomas Jefferson and discover
the complexities and contradictions of a
great American.
The Revolutionary War
Take your students to Boston, Lexington
and Concord, Breed’s Hill, and other critical
junctures in the struggle. They’ll come away
knowing just what went into the colonists’
inspiring drive to freedom.
©1996 | 6-12 | 53 minutes
VHS #716746B $59.95
The Road to Revolution: 1763 - 1775
Follow the chain of events that began in
1763 and ended in 1775 with the outbreak
of the Revolutionary War in 1775. Included
are the Proclamation of 1763, the Sugar
Act, the Stamp Act, the Declaratory Act, the
Quartering Act, the Townshend Acts, the
Committees of Correspondence, the Boston
Tea Party, the Intolerable Acts and the First
Continental Congress.
©2001 | 5-8 | 15 minutes
VHS #781864B $59.00
Animated Atlas: The Early Colonies
Strengthen your American history lessons
with this exciting new look at the history
and geography of the early colonies. While
considering the turmoil taking place in
Europe, the program explores why different
groups made the dangerous trek to the New
World, where they settled, and how their
colonies sustained and grew.
©2003 | 4-9 | 22 minutes
DVD #986356B $69.95
Seeds of Liberty: Causes of the
American Revolution
Led by strong outspoken leaders, the
people of the colonies began to show their
resentment toward Britain’s interference.
This conflict would be the basis for the
battle that ensued.
©1993 | 5-8 | 22 minutes
VHS #819417B $49.95
The Diversity of Colonial
Communities, 1700-1750: Family
Life and Livelihood in the American
Colonies
Explore the growth of the American colonies by investigating the institutions of law,
representative government, religion, commerce, slavery, and public education during
the period prior to the Revolutionary War.
©1999 | 4-8 | 28 minutes
VHS #818732B $59.95
©1997 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
VHS #716720B $49.95
Revolution:
The Call to Battle
What situations can cause
a revolution? What strategies have proven effective? How do revolutions
affect society? Learn how
George Washington and
the Colonial troops won
America’s independence,
and how Napoleon built his empire. Inspect
the most costly, powerful, and advanced
weapon system of its day—the sailing warship.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #773945B $59.95 | VHS #773671B $59.95
The American Colonies
This program tells the amazing story of how
the American colonies came into existence.
It examines the role of colonization in bringing about the huge population shifts and
cultural changes that occurred as Europeans and African slaves displaced Native
Americans.
©2001 | 5-8 | 15 minutes
VHS #781781B $59.00
Animated Atlas:
The Revolutionary War
Enable your students to grasp the often
confusing structure of the erratic Revolutionary War. Fusing history and geography
in the same presentation, this program
places events like Valley Forge and Yorktown within a geographic frame of reference, enabling students to understand and
remember them.
©1999 | 4-9 | 20 minutes
DVD #986364B $69.95
History Alive for Students:
Living at the Plymouth Colony
Relates who the Pilgrims were and why they
came to America, tours the colony’s houses
and buildings, and illustrates the activities
that helped the Pilgrims survive.
©2000 | 4-9 | 18 minutes
DVD #981662B $39.95 | VHS #935361B $39.95
Countdown to Independence:
Causes of the American Revolution
Taxation without representation emerged
as the central issue of conflict between the
colonies and Great Britain. The Boston Tea
Party, The Quartering Acts, The Boston
Massacre and The Intolerable Acts all contributed to the American Revolution.
©1993 | 5-8 | 24 minutes
VHS #818716B $49.95
EXPLORERS & LEADERS
Explorers
Culture Clash: New
World Meets Old
The Explorers: The
Dawning of the Era of
Exploration
The Explorers:
Francisco Pizarro
and the Incas
Examine the many
civilization clashes that
ensued from European
efforts to explore and
colonize the Americas.
Includes one feature and
three shorter segments;
The Hunt for Society;
Columbus: Secrets From the Grave; Mesoamerican Conflict; Peru’s Past.
Discover the factors that
influenced transoceanic
exploration during the
15th century. The navigation and shipbuilding
advances made by the
Spanish, Portuguese, and
Chinese helped Europe find a trade route to
Asia and the New World.
This program documents
the expeditions of Francisco Pizarro and his fateful encounters with the
Inca Empire. The video
covers Pizarro’s early
army career, expeditions
to Columbia and Panama, and the capture
of the Inca emperor, Atahualpa.
©2005 | 6-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #850347B $59.95 | VHS #849836B $59.95
©2006 | 6-8 | 20 minutes
DVD #889410B $59.95 | VHS #888412B $59.95
©2006 | 6-8 | 20 minutes
DVD #896043B $59.95 | VHS #895284B $59.95
The Explorers: Christopher
Columbus: Voyager to a New World
The Explorers: Hernando Cortes:
Conqueror of Mexico
Investigate the experiences that prepared
Christopher Columbus for his voyages in
search of a trade route to Asia. Although he
never reached Asia, he did help establish
the first permanent Spanish colony in the
New World.
©2006 | 6-8 | 20 minutes
DVD #889428B $59.95 | VHS #888420B $59.95
The Explorers: Francisco Coronado
and Hernando De Soto
This program examines the expeditions of
Francisco Coronado and Hernando De Soto.
De Soto’s expedition through the American Southeast and his encounters with
numerous Native American tribes are also
detailed.
©2006 | 6-8 | 20 minutes
DVD #896035B $59.95 | VHS #895268B $59.95
The Great Age of Exploration
(1400-1550)
©1998 | 9-12 | 33 minutes
VHS #781815B $69.00
©2006 | 6-8 | 20 minutes
DVD #896027B $59.95 | VHS #895276B $59.95
The New World Encountered
Columbus seeking the eastern coast of
India, Cabot a water passage to the Asian
continent, Prince Henry a quick route along
the coast of Africa -- these destinations
defined the age of exploration as the 1500’s
dawned in Europe.
Alexander the Great’s
triumphs over the Persian
and Egyptian empires
are some of the most
spectacular campaigns
of conquest and exploration in history. But what
inner conflicts drove this
great military leader? Follow the story of a
man who assumed power at the age of 22
and died at 33, planning his next expedition
across North Africa and Europe.
©1997 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
VHS #715904B $59.95
Conquerors:
Peter the Great
©1998 | 4-8 | 26 minutes
VHS #819953B $49.95
Viking Discoveries
They weren’t just raiders. The Vikings were
farmers, fishermen, traders, sailors, and
master shipbuilders. Their greatest assets
were their long ships, the fastest ships in
Europe. Learn about Viking influence on
world history and other cultures during
their expansion across the North Atlantic
Ocean and Europe. ©2003 | 6-12 | 52 minutes
VHS #772137B $59.95
The New World Explored
Prime time news in Europe during the year
1520 was the existence of a New World
across the Atlantic Ocean. The Spanish,
Portuguese and English had laid claim to
some of this territory and France was now
eager to claim her share. This expansion
of empires would be motivated by wealth,
politics and religion.
©1998 | 4-8 | 26 minutes
VHS #819987B $49.95
Peter the Great ripped
Russia out of the Middle
Ages and refashioned his
country into a key player
in military affairs by creating strategic political
alliances to advance its
economic might. Discover
how this great Russian monarch’s passion
and perseverance spawned military victories, modern cities, and a renewed national
pride.
©1997 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
DVD #10819B $49.95 | VHS #715912B $49.95
Conquistadors
Travel back in time to Mexico and Peru to
meet the Aztecs and the Inca. This video
focuses on the motivation of Hernán Cortés
and Francisco Pizarro, two Spanish conquistadors. Students learn about the rise
and fall of the Aztecs and the Inca in their
struggle against European explorers.
©2003 | 9-12 | 156 minutes
DVD #11601B $129.95 | VHS #772178B $129.95
SOCIAL STUDIES
Using animated maps, historic artwork, and
live-action on-location video, students learn
about the shift from the Medieval to the
Renaissance era, the trade of Asian luxury
goods, Prince Henry the Navigator, the early slave trade, the voyages of Christopher
Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Bartholomew
Diaz, Amerigo Vespucci, John Cabot, Ferdinand Magellan, the conquests of Cortes and
Pizarro, and the impact European discovery
had on Native Americans.
This program examines the planning and
persistence that characterized Hernando
Cortes’ expeditions to Mexico. With fewer
than 600 of his own soldiers, Cortes invaded and conquered the Aztec empire.
Conquerors:
Alexander the Great
EXPLORERS & LEADERS
Explorers
Lewis and Clark:
A Scientific Journey
At the turn of the 19th century, most
Americans lived within 50 miles of the
Atlantic Ocean. The United States grew in
size with the Louisiana Purchase of 1803,
but the country’s vast wilderness remained
uncharted until Meriwether Lewis and William Clark embarked on their 4,000-mile
expedition. Follow archaeologists as they
trace the remnants of this historic journey
that uncovered more than 600 campsites.
Westward Strategy: The Louisiana
Purchase and the Lewis and Clark
Expedition
Students will gain insight to the Louisiana Purchase through an examination of
the strategic importance of the territory,
Napoleon’s motives for selling it to the
U.S., and the obstacles Thomas Jefferson
encountered in his effort to buy it.
Pioneer Spirit: Wagon Trails
and the Oregon Trail
Explore the personalities of the first AngloAmericans to cross the trail inhabited by
the Plains Indians: Nathaniel Wyeth, James
Bridger, Kit Carson, Thomas Fitzpatrick and
Henry Chatillon.
©2001 | 4-8 | 27 minutes
DVD #10322B $59.95 | VHS #820233B $59.95
©2001 | 4-8 | 24 minutes
VHS #820043B $59.95
©2003 | 6-12 | 52 minutes
DVD #11049B $59.95 | VHS #772145B $59.95
S OCIAL STUDIES
Leaders
20th-Century Biographies:
American Presidents 2-Pack
Examine presidential leadership from the
beginning of the 20th century to the tumultuous events of 1929. Then explore how
U.S. presidents responded to world events
and the cycles of economic downfall and
recovery from 1929 to 1974.
©2005 | 6-12 | 90 minutes
DVD #880997B $89.95 | VHS #879684B $89.95
Adventurers
Meet American men and women with the ingenuity and daring to venture where others
hadn’t. Segments cover Orville and Wilbur
Wright, Edmund Hillary, Roald Amundsen,
Richard E. Byrd, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia
Earhart, and James Doolittle.
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #881037B $59.95 | VHS #879726B $59.95
U.S. Military Leaders of WWII
The second global conflict of the 20th
century brought some of the United States’
greatest military leaders to prominence. Explore the careers and influence of Douglas
MacArthur, William “Bull” Halsey, George
Marshall, Omar Bradley, and George Patton.
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #881086B $59.95 | VHS #879775B $59.95
Discovering History: 20th-Century
Biographies: WWII Political Leaders
Meet the world leaders responsible for the
outbreak and battles of World War II. Segments cover Josef Stalin, Chiang Kai-shek,
Charles de Gaulle, Adolf Hitler, Hermann
Goering, Hideki Tojo, and Benito Mussolini.
20th-Century
Biographies:
Sports Legends
The 20th century was
ripe with Olympic heroes
and professional sports
icons. Explore the careers of sports legends
in baseball, boxing, track
and field, and swimming.
Segments cover Jackie Robinson, Babe
Ruth, Joe Louis, Jesse Owens, and Gertrude
Ederle.
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #881078B $59.95 | VHS #879767B $59.95
Composers and Writers
Introduce students to some of the most
creative and beloved individuals of the 20th
century. Segments profile a range of writers
and composers, including George M. Cohan,
Irving Berlin, George Bernard Shaw, and Will
Rogers.
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #881011B $59.95 | VHS #879700B $59.95
Scientists and Inventors
The scientific discoveries and achievements
of the 20th century paved the way for our
way of life in the 21st century. Examine the
contributions of prominent scientists and
inventors, including Marie Curie, Albert
Einstein, Jonas Salk, Guglielmo Marconi,
and Thomas Alva Edison.
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #881060B $59.95 | VHS #879759B $59.95
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #881102B $59.95 | VHS #879783B $59.95
Discovering History: 20th-Century
Biographies: World Statesmen
Are great statesmen born or made? Explore
the lives and actions of some of the 20th
century’s most notable politicians. Segments cover David Lloyd George, Neville
Chamberlain, Winston Churchill, Mohandas
Gandhi, and Ralph Bunche.
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #881003B $59.95 | VHS #879692B $59.95
Prominent Americans
Examine the lives and legacy of some of the
United States’ most prominent entrepreneurs, labor leaders, and politicians of the
20th century. Segments cover Henry Ford,
John D. Rockefeller, John L. Lewis, William
Jennings Bryan, and Adlai Stevenson.
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #881029B $59.95 | VHS #879718B $59.95
20th-Century Biographies: Dictators
What compels someone to rule absolutely
and oppressively? Examine the lives of
some of the 20th century’s most prominent
dictators, including Fulgencio Batista y
Zaldivar, Juan Peron, Francisco Franco, and
Josip Broz Tito.
©2005 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #881052B $59.95 | VHS #879742B $59.95
Martin Luther King Jr. and
the Civil Rights Movement
The life of this great leader is traced
through historical events from his birth in
1929 through his assassination in 1968.
©1995 | 6-12 | 20 minutes
DVD #875039B $49.95 | VHS #854596B $49.95
EXPLORERS & LEADERS
CONTEMPORARY HISTORY
Commander In Chief
3-Pack
Heroes of American History
Learning Pack
Discovery Education Learning Packs provide all the
multimedia tools you need to bring our heroes of
American history to life.
CD-ROM, a 30-pack classroom set of student
worksheets, teacher’s guides, and online
resources.
©2002 | 3-6
Heroes of American History 2-Pack
Leaders of Early America
The people who shaped our country are brought
to life in this thrilling account of colonial
America. Segments include: Paul Revere and
the Minutemen and George Washington and the
Continental Army.
Heroes of American History
Throughout America’s past, there has always
been a singular voice that stood for bravery and
courage. Segments include: Ben Franklin, Davy
Crockett and Martin Luther King Jr.
©2001 | 3-6 | 45 minutes
VHS #765800B $89.95
What does it mean to be
the leader of the world’s
most powerful army?
What are the limits to
such presidential power?
Take an intriguing look at
the decisions behind the
actions of three recent
presidents as they grapple with war abroad
and discontent at home.
• Commander in Chief: Richard Nixon
• Commander in Chief: George H. W. Bush
• Commander in Chief: Bill Clinton
©2001 | 6-12 | 153 minutes
VHS #764571B $129.95
Lyndon Johnson and the
Civil Rights Movement
See how this former senator from Texas
made civil rights the cornerstone of his
presidential domestic program despite
being told that doing so was politically
dangerous.
©2006 | 9-12 | 31 minutes
DVD #896084B $59.95 | VHS #895326B $59.95
Ronald Reagan and
the Cold War
Examine how Ronald Reagan
assumed the presidency determined to take a radically
different—and potentially
dangerous—approach to foreign affairs that would bring
down the “Evil Empire.”
Last of the Czars
2-Pack
For 300 years, the Romanov family ruled Russia
until a Lenin-backed
revolution ended the reign
with their violent deaths.
New information gleaned
from never-before-seen
footage, actual letters,
czarist-era survivor interviews, photos, and
other rare items gives a finely detailed look
at this country’s most dramatic dynasty and
era.
©1999 | 6-12 | 45 minutes
VHS #722777B $89.95
Franklin Roosevelt and World War II
See how FDR made the decision to enter WWII
in the face of intense concerns from his advisors and a prevailing isolationist sentiment in
a country recovering from a terrible economic
depression.
©2006 | 9-12 | 31 minutes
DVD #896100B $59.95 | VHS #895342B $59.95
Historical Heroes
What makes a hero? This thoughtful
program encourages students to weigh
the heroic value of such attributes as
rebelliousness, endurance, and risk-taking.
Segments feature astronauts, outcasts, and
revolutionaries.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #776021B $59.95
©2006 | 9-12 | 33 minutes
DVD #896092B $59.95 | VHS #895334B $59.95
Contemporary History
Answer your students’ questions about
terrorism and al Qaeda with this eye-opening program. Featuring interviews with U.S.
government officials and terrorism experts,
as well as footage of training videos seized
on raids of terrorist hideouts, the program
documents the changes al-Qaeda underwent after the attacks on 9/11 and how the
group recruits and trains new members.
©2006 | 9-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #896068B $59.95 | VHS #895300B $59.95
9/11: The Flight That
Fought Back
American History:
Operation Iraqi Freedom
September 11, 2001, was the day that
changed modern America, and the passengers on Flight 93 played a significant and
unforgettable role. Watch as a momentous
event in American history was captured on
a fateful flight.
American involvement in the war in Iraq has
political roots in the events of 9/11. But how
has the war affected the lives of everyday
Americans? Follow the Arkansas National
Guard on its treacherous road through Iraq.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #890475B $59.95 | VHS #890392B $59.95
Modern-Day America
Explore life in the United States from the
presidency of Ronald Regan to the tragic
events of 9/11. Includes one feature and
three shorter segments.
©2005 | 6-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880732B $59.95 | VHS #879411B $59.95
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #890483B $59.95 | VHS #890400B $59.95
The Cuban Missile Crisis
In 1962, the Soviet Union amassed an arsenal of nuclear missiles in Cuba, which lies
some 70 miles off the coast of Florida. Four
Russian submarines discovered in the Caribbean provoked a standoff that brought the
world perilously close to nuclear war.
©2003 | 11-12 | 52 minutes
DVD #905521B $59.95 | VHS #772095B $59.95
SOCIAL STUDIES
Al Qaeda after 9/11
CONTEMPORARY HISTORY
MULTICULTURALISM
Afghanistan:
12 Years of Violence
Chart the history of
Afghanistan, from the Soviet invasion to civil war
between ethnic tribes to
the rise of the Taliban.
This war-torn country
was once home to many
sophisticated, educated,
and artistic people. By the late 1990s, it
became an international center for smuggling drugs and precious stones--and the
headquarters of Osama bin Laden.
The Cronkite Report:
Headlines and Soundbytes
The media lack objectivity. News is often
inaccurate. Producers seek to entertain
rather than inform. Coverage is too negative. These are just a few of the things the
working press has to say about the state
of its profession. Walter Cronkite takes
an unsentimental look at the media, with
some of the biggest names in the business
explaining how news is selected, packaged,
and presented.
©1997 | 6-12 | 51 minutes
DVD #10835B $49.95 | VHS #717314B $49.95
Israel and Palestine
2-Pack
The Roots of Conflict—In
1947, the United Nations
proposed a plan to partition Palestine and create
a homeland for Jewish
people. More than 50 years
later, conflict between Jews
and Palestinians is still unresolved—and it is often marked by violence.
Learn the history of the Israeli-Palestinian
conflict, and the historical claims to the land
that both sides have made.
©2003 | 9-12 | 104 minutes
DVD #905422B $89.95 | VHS #772160B $89.95
©2002 | 5-12 | 26 minutes
DVD #905513B $49.95 | VHS #770214B $49.95
S OCIAL STUDIES
Multiculturalism
A Question of Race
2-Pack
Part 1: A Question of Race
Scientists are unable
to point to a gene that
makes us Black, White,
or Asian. So were these
labels manufactured as
a way to identify a “subspecies” that doesn’t
really exist? Get students
into the important debate on whether race
is an accurate biological identification, or
a damaging artificial identifier made up by
humans. Part 2: How Biased Are You? See
real-life situations of racism in action as
hidden cameras capture ordinary adults
encountering people of different races. Witness how young children perceive people
different from themselves. Psychology experts help us understand why this happens
and show us how racial prejudice plays out
daily in subtle ways.
©2001 | 6-12 | 52 minutes
DVD #905497B $129.95 | VHS #760199B $129.95
Social Activism in the United States
From promoting desegregation and civil
rights to battling to end the Vietnam War,
examine the causes of the 1960s and ‘70s
and how they changed the United States.
©2005 | 6-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880724B $59.95 | VHS #879403B $59.95
Racial Inequality:
Remnants of a Troubled Time
Investigate the United States’ history of
slavery and the long fight for justice and
equal rights in this country.
Envisioning Equality
This program should provoke discussion of
race and economics in America by asking
the question, “Does equality mean equality
of condition or equality of opportunity?”
©2006 | 5-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #889998B $59.95 | VHS #889006B $59.95
American Diversity
Celebrate the remarkable diversity of the
United States of America. By discussing the
nation from historical and political perspectives, viewers will learn how American society has evolved and changed over time. This
fantastic program focuses especially on the
ways in which immigration and geography
have affected the American government.
©2006 | 5-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #889972B $59.95 | VHS #888982B $59.95
Slave Ship
Sail back into the history of the trans-Atlantic
slave trade to uncover
surprising and shocking facts about this
tumultuous era. Through
re-enactments, written
eyewitness accounts,
and expert insight, be
there as African slaves stage a successful
mutiny aboard the infamous Amistad, and
eventually win their freedom before the U.S.
Supreme Court.
©1998 | 6-12 | 52 minutes
DVD #11171B $59.95 | VHS #716787B $59.95
©2005 | 6-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880674B $59.95 | VHS #879353B $59.95
9/11 Backlash: Being
Muslim in America
Examine the religious,
social, and political challenges facing Muslims
as they attempt to find
a cultural space in post–
September 11 America.
This thought-provoking
program begins with an
overview of the Islamic religion, from birth
to contemporary practice, and launches into
a discussion of modern-day stereotyping
and the impact of religious prejudice on
Muslim lives.
©2005 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #860874B $59.95 | VHS #860866B $59.95
Native Americans:
People of the Desert
Authentic re-creation of an Anasazi cliff
dwelling village shows how these ancestors
of the modern Hopi adapted to their environment. The Anasazi achieved the highest
level of cultural development in the Southwest, and were among the first farmers.
©1993 | 3-8 | 25 minutes
DVD #11486B $49.95 | VHS #870279B $49.95
Slavery, Society, and Apartheid
This four-part program chronicles four centuries of African servitude and discrimination, beginning with a historical look at the
1733 St. John slave revolt and the Atlantic
slave trade and moving into an analysis of
the lasting effects of apartheid in 20th-century South Africa.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #775973B $59.95 | VHS #775700B $59.95
MULTICULTURALISM
U.S. GOVERNMENT
Freedom Fighters
Examines Nelson
Mandela’s dream of ending apartheid in South
Africa and touches on the
battle to rename American streets after Martin
Luther King Jr.
©2005 | 6-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #850131B $59.95 | VHS #849281B $59.95
One World, Many Worlds:
Hispanic Diversity in the US
This video focuses first on historical
background; how and why Hispanics came
to America. It then shows the location of
Hispanic communities today- their struggle
with discrimination and their contribution
to American culture.
American Values in
Conflict
Review a variety of noteworthy historical events
that will get students
talking about American
values. After considering
the impact of the Trail
of Tears, the Second
Amendment, and the Civil
Rights movement, viewers will be prepared
to discuss the important ways in which
values have affected American society
throughout time.
©2006 | 6-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #890574B $59.95 | VHS #890566B $59.95
Free at Last
Who are some of the unsung heroes of American
history? NAACP secretary
Medgar Evers; 14-yearold Emmett Till; and the
many college students
and activists of the Civil
Rights Movement. Introduce your students to the
men and women, black and white, killed for
taking an active stand against centuries-old
racism. Through historical footage and photos, students meet these important people
who paid the ultimate price to achieve
equality.
©2000 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #10900B $49.95 | VHS #740001B $49.95
©1993 | 4-8 | 22 minutes
VHS #820035B $39.95
U.S. Government
Bill of Rights
Spark discussion in your
classroom with this
unique look at the Bill
of Rights. High School
students describe and
debate the decisions of
four Supreme Court cases
involving the freedoms of
speech and assembly, flag
burning, and due process.
©2002 | 5-12 | 26 minutes
DVD #892950B $49.95 | VHS #770149B $49.95
Our Federal Government:
Electing A President: The Process
©2004 | 5-8 | 22 minutes
VHS #818781B $59.95
Foundations of American
Government
Explore the events, people, and ideals that
led to the creation of the United States of
America and its documents of democracy.
©2005 | 6-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880609B $59.95 | VHS #879288B $59.95
Understanding
Government
Over 200 years ago when the authors
of the Constitution created the executive branch of the Federal Government,
they also specified the basic powers and
responsibilities of the Presidency. This
program explores the Presidency, its influence and power, and its relationship to the
Legislative and Judicial Branches. From the
White House office to the ruins of terrorist
attacks, the President of the U.S. represents
the leadership of our citizens.
Students examine the
structure and values of
American government
by exploring the rules
in their lives and the
reasons for them, as well
as the rules and reasons
behind our government.
©2004 | 5-8 | 24 minutes
VHS #820142B $59.95
Portraits of Power:
American Presidents
Take a behind-the-scenes look at a few of
the country’s defining presidents along with
some lesser-known assassination attempts.
©2005 | 6-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880617B $59.95 | VHS #879296B $59.95
U.S. Government 4-Pack
Includes four Government videos:
• Bill of Rights
• 2nd Amendment: Right to Bear Arms
• 8th Amendment: The Death Penalty
• Right to Privacy.
©2004 | 6-12
DVD #11734B $179.95 | VHS #780270B $179.95
©2006 | K-4 | 30 minutes
DVD #889931B $59.95 | VHS #888941B $59.95
The Supreme Court
People have often had to struggle and
protest to achieve their rights.
©2004 | 5-8 | 26 minutes
VHS #820175B $59.95
The Legislative Branch
The authors of the Constitution established
Congress, the legislative branch of the
federal government. Congress is an arena
for expressing opinions, agreeing, disagreeing, and compromise. Controversy is also
oftentimes a part of this branch as seen
during the Clinton impeachment proceedings. In spite of this, no president can
effectively govern without the support of
Congress. This program examines the role
of Congress, its organization, powers and
responsibilities, and requirements to serve.
©2004 | 5-8 | 28 minutes
VHS #820134B $59.95
SOCIAL STUDIES
From the early days of presidential elections to the Florida Bush/Gore election
recount fiasco, students will see firsthand
how the election process operates. This
program explains the oftentimes-confusing
popular vote versus the electoral vote. Also,
legal requirements, primaries, conventions,
and campaigns are covered. The impact of
radio and television on presidential politics
is discussed.
The Presidency
U.S. GOVERNMENT
GEOGRAPHY & CULTURE
Destination: America
Is immigration a guaranteed right? Neng Lor left
war-ravaged Vietnam and
entered America legally.
Miguel Delgado survived
a frightful crossing of
the U.S.–Mexican border.
This video gives students a rare opportunity
to hear the intimate first-hand stories of
two immigrants.
©2000 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
DVD #10843B $49.95 | VHS #740035B $49.95
Understanding Good Citizenship
S OCIAL STUDIES
Students explore their responsibilities as
citizens in a democracy and factors to consider in selecting leaders.
©2006 | K-4 | 30 minutes
DVD #889956B $59.95 | VHS #888966B $59.95
Understanding
American Values
This program explores
the American values of
life, liberty, the pursuit of
happiness, and patriotism
in the U.S. and other
countries.
©2006 | K-4 | 30 minutes
DVD #889949B $59.95 | VHS #888958B $59.95
America At Its Best: We All
Contribute and Make a Difference
This program illustrates the many ways we
all contribute: to our schools, our families,
and our communities. It shows children how
we each play an important part in the lives
of those around us and how we each make a
difference with everything we do.
©2003 | K-12 | 15 minutes
VHS #784165B $59.00
The Government & Citizenship
Collection 4-Pack
2nd Amendment:
The Right to Bear Arms
Show students what it means to be a part
of families, communities, and democracy
and teach them about the foundations and
responsibilities of being an American.
• A Land of Many People
• The American Government
• We All Contribute & Make a Difference
• What It Means to Be an American Citizen
Take a rare look inside the Missouri 51st, a
militia in Kansas City with nearly a thousand supporters. Learn about the history
of militias, the constitutional right to bear
arms, and the controversial issue of gun
control in the United States.
©2003 | K-6 | Avg 15 minutes
DVD #979344B $114.95 | VHS #927947B $114.95
Symbols of America
“Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”
are ideas that united early Americans and
formed the bedrock of a young nation.
©2002 | 3-6 | 26 minutes
DVD #905331B $59.95 | VHS #770289B $59.95
©2002 | 5-12 | 26 minutes
DVD #900951B $49.95 | VHS #770164B $49.95
Separation of Powers
Highlight the importance of the separation of power in the American government
and show students why such separation is
necessary. This program closely examines
how the United States divides power on the
national, state, and local levels.
Watergate
A burglary investigation of
the Democratic National
Headquarters in Washington, D.C., leads to the
resignation of President
Richard M. Nixon. Thirty
years later, the Watergate
scandal fascinates investigators, students, and others in search of the identity of the informant
known as Deep Throat, as well as the missing
18 1/2 minutes of Nixon’s secret tapes.
©2003 | 11-12 | 52 minutes
DVD #905489B $59.95 | VHS #772111B $59.95
8th Amendment: The Death Penalty
Travel to Huntsville, Texas, the execution
capital of the world and the frontline of
one of America’s most polarizing political
issues--the death penalty. Listen as protesters and supporters discuss capital punishment.
©2002 | 5-12 | 52 minutes
DVD #892919B $49.95 | VHS #770222B $49.95
The Johnson Tapes: Uncivil Liberties
How did FBI director J. Edgar Hoover undermine the president? In 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson worked with Martin Luther
King Jr. to pass the Civil Rights Act, and
hopefully garner the support he needed to
be re-elected. See how Hoover did his best
to ruin their collaborative efforts.
©2001 | 6-12 | 51 minutes
DVD #896084B | VHS #760215B $49.95
©2006 | 5-8 | 30 minutes
DVD #889980B $59.95 | VHS #888990B $59.95
Geography & Culture — Geography
Geography Basics:
Globes, Maps, and Graphs
Geography Basics:
Climate, Water, and Living Patterns
Geography Basics:
Landforms and Living Patterns
The earth is an enormously complex,
constantly changing planet. Because of its
complexity, we use visual devices to simplify
and keep track of its changes. Students see
how globes, maps, and graphs portray geographic information. Topics include latitude
and longitude, projections, bar, line, circle,
and picture graphs.
Our world’s six primary climate regions are
the product of latitude, altitude, topography,
bodies of water and global wind patterns.
The water cycle is explained, as is El Nino
and La Nina phenomena.
The earth’s surface constantly changes by
way of earth crust movement, volcanoes,
weathering and glacier activity. Human
activities that change the land include
building dams and dikes, pursuing outdated
tilling techniques that cause erosion, and
draining swamps.
©2001 | 4-8 | 24 minutes
VHS #818641B $49.95
©2001 | 4-8 | 27 minutes
VHS #818963B $49.95
©2001 | 4-8 | 22 minutes
VHS #819177B $49.95
GEOGRAPHY & CULTURE
American Geography
California Close-Up 5-Pack
New York Up Close 5-Pack
Give students a wide-ranging view of California’s
history, culture, geography, and government.
Segments cover Native Americans, European
explorers, the Westward Expansion, as well as the
state’s growing diversity and political influence.
• Spanish
• Westward Expansion and
California
Statehood
From the easternmost tip of Long Island to the Canadian
border, New York State has been the scene of many of
America’s most important moments. Explore the rich
history of the Empire State, from the Indians who first
lived there to the immigrants who still arrive today
seeking the promise of a better life.
• Native Americans and European
Explorers
• Modern California
• California Today
©2006 | 3–5 | 60 minutes
DVD #895896B $249.95 | VHS #895136B $219.95
The Southeastern
Region 2-Pack
Come along and learn
about how agricultural resources figure prominently into the economy of
the southeastern states,
and examine the region’s
history from the early
colonial period through
the Civil War to today Then explore the
southeastern region’s saltwater coastline,
the longest in the nation.
©2006 | 3-6 | 34 minutes
DVD #903468B $89.95 | VHS #903294B $89.95
The Southwestern
Region 2-Pack
©2006 | 3-6 | 33 minutes
DVD #903476B $89.95 | VHS #903302B $89.95
The Pacific Region 2-Pack
Tour the bustling cities as well as the shorelines, mountains, forests, and deserts of
California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and
Hawaii. Discover the region’s importance as
an agricultural and industrial center. Delve
deeper into the geography and climate of
these Pacific Region states.
©2006 | 3-6 | 32 minutes
DVD #903484B $89.95 | VHS #903310B $89.95
©2006 | 3–5 | 137 minutes
DVD #903450B $249.95 | VHS #903286B $219.95
New England 2-Pack
Examines the rich history of the New England states, looking in particular at early pilgrim settlements, Salem’s witch trials, and
important battle sites of the Revolutionary
War, and considers how natural resource
availability has impacted the development
of industry in the region.
©2005 | 3-6 | 40 minutes
DVD #880955B $89.95 | VHS #879643B $89.95
U.S. Geography:
The South
Explore the changing
landscape of the South,
from the Chesapeake
Bay’s wetlands to the
Appalachians to the dusty
oilfields of Texas. The Mississippi River—Follow the
course of a mighty river
that provides power and transportation,
yet can also wreak havoc on the land and
people near it. Coastal Regions.
©2004 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #773960B $59.95 | VHS #773697B $59.95
Maps, Regions, Resources,
and Climate
Assesses the science of cartography
and surveys the regions, geography, and
population distribution of America’s seven
geographic regions—the Middle Atlantic,
Southeast, Midwest, Mountain, Pacific,
Southwest, and New England.
©2005 | 3-6 | 20 minutes
DVD #880989B $59.95 | VHS #879676B $59.95
U.S. Geography: The Northeast
In this study of the Northeast, learn the
basics of interpreting physical, political, and
population maps. Natural Resources—Study
three types of resources (recyclable, renewable, and non-renewable) in the context of
the Northeastern United States: Niagara
Falls, a maple sugar farm in New Hampshire,
and a coal mine in Pennsylvania. Urban
Centers—Explore Boston, New York City, and
Philadelphia to learn why so many big cities
lie along the eastern seaboard.
©2004 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #773952B $59.95 | VHS #773689B $59.95
U.S. Geography: The West
U.S. Geography:
The Midwest
Formed by geologic
events millions of years
ago, the Midwest was
once a sea of grass.
Today the prairies of
America’s heartland provide food for millions. The
Prairie Ecosystem—Once
thought to be a destructive force of nature,
fire is an essential element in the life cycle
of the prairie.
©2004 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #773978B $59.95 | VHS #773705B $59.95
The mountains, canyons, trees, and rivers
of the West provide geologists with an illustrated timeline of the events that shaped
this rugged land.
©2004 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #773986B $59.95 | VHS #773713B $59.95
U.S. Geography 4-Pack
Encourage your students to explore the
United States with these wonderful multimedia programs. The Midwest, The Northeast, The South, and The West.
©2004 | 3-6 | 100 minutes
DVD #780106B $179.95 | VHS #780098B $179.95
SOCIAL STUDIES
Study the topography of
the southwest, then explore in greater detail the
history, natural resources,
and industrial infrastructure of the state of Texas.
See how rugged mountains, deserts, plains, and
canyons—along with its often harsh weather
conditions—have influenced the human
geography of the Southwest.
• Native Americans
• Modern-Day New York
• Colonial and Revolutionary New York
• New York Today
• Immigration and the Industrial Revolution
GEOGRAPHY & CULTURE
National Parks 9-Pack
As a Proud Partner of America’s National Parks, we are extremely gratified to
provide the highest quality content about
America’s great national parks. This series
includes the following programs: Alaska’s
National Parks: Treasure of a Great Land,
Caves of the National Parks: The Wonder
Beneath, Everglades: River of Life, Greater
DC National Parks: For the People, Mount
Rushmore: America’s Lasting Legacy, Santa
Monica Mountains: Mountains, Movies and
Magic, A Revolutionary Idea: The National
Parks of Massachusetts, When Dinosaurs
Roamed America’s National Parks, & Yellowstone Today.
S OCIAL STUDIES
©2005 | K-8 | 150 minutes
DVD #864991B $399.95
VHS #864983B $399.95
Caves of the National Parks: The
Wonder Beneath
Highlights Mammoth Cave, Carlsbad Caverns, and volcanic caves of the Hawaiian
Islands.
©2005 | K-8 | 20 minutes
DVD #864066B $59.95 | VHS #863977B $59.95
Yellowstone National Parks Today
Presents a fresh perspective on Yellowstone’s most famous attractions, including
Old Faithful Geyser and Biscuit Basin.
©2005 | K-8 | 16 minutes
DVD #864124B $59.95 | VHS #864033B $59.95
When Dinosaurs Roamed America’s
National Parks
This video provides a guided tour of North
American dinosaurs and their existence 220
to 65 million years ago.
©2005 | K-8 | 19 minutes
DVD #864090B $59.95 | VHS #864009B $59.95
The Mountain States 2-Pack
The Midwest 2-Pack
Visits the national parks and geographic
splendor of Colorado, Idaho, Montana,
Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming and notes how
weather, agriculture, and mineral resources
have contributed to the growth of the
regional economy.
Profiles America’s industrial and agricultural center—the Midwest—traveling across
cities and countryside in Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South
Dakota, and Wisconsin.
©2005 | 3-6 | 40 minutes
DVD #880963B $89.95 | VHS #879650B $89.95
©2005 | 3-6 | 40 minutes
DVD #880948B $89.95 | VHS #879635B $89.95
Alaska’s National Parks: Treasure
of a Great Land
Profiles the abundant wildlife of America’s
largest national park system, which covers
more than 50 million acres.
©2005 | K-8 | 21 minutes
DVD #864082B $59.95 | VHS #863993B $59.95
Mt. Rushmore: America’s Lasting
Legacy
Recounts how this remarkable monument
was created and how it continues to fascinate visitors.
©2005 | K-8 | 21 minutes
DVD #864074B $59.95 | VHS #863985B $59.95
The Middle Atlantic States 2-Pack
Measures the key role Maryland and
Washington, D.C., have played in America’s
political history and explores the climate
and geography of Delaware, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, and New York.
©2005 | 3-6 | 40 minutes
DVD #880971B $89.95 | VHS #879668B $89.95
World Geography
Asia 4-Pack
Asia’s Global Influence
Lost Empires of Asia
and Russia, Destiny
Determined: Power
and Ritual in Asia,
Asia’s Tradition and
Culture, and Asia’s
Global Influence.
Among the nations of Asia, diverse economic conditions and traditions lead to
differences in lifestyles. Through this study,
students consider economic situations in
light of the political and cultural influences
that help create them. Segments address
current and historical issues.
©2004 | 6-12 | 216 minutes
DVD #780221B $179.95 | VHS #780213B $179.95
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #775916B $59.95 | VHS #775643B $59.95
Asia: Tradition and Culture
East Asia: The People
From Japan’s ancient ceremonies to
Australia’s unique history, students will be
fascinated by the heritages represented.
This colorful presentation encourages
understanding and appreciation of cultures
and traditions worldwide.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #775908B $59.95 | VHS #775635B $59.95
This program examines the cultural traditions, historical development, religious belief systems, and today’s human geography
in China, Mongolia, North and South Korea,
Japan, and Taiwan.
©2003 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #859785B $69.95 | VHS #852079B $69.95
Asia’s Expansion:
Treasures and Travels
Trek across Asia for
a look at the cultural
forces that have shaped
this diverse continent.
Includes one feature and
three shorter segments:
Mongols and Warlords;
Lost Treasures of the
Yangtze Valley; China’s Unified Empire;
India’s Faithful.
©2005 | 6-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #850339B $59.95 | VHS #849737B $59.95
East Asia: Land and Resources
This program explores the geography of
East Asia, which includes the countries of
China, Mongolia, Japan, North Korea, South
Korea, and Taiwan.
©2003 | 6-12 | 17 minutes
DVD #859793B $69.95 | VHS #852061B $69.95
GEOGRAPHY & CULTURE
Africa Today
How have recent tumultuous events affected Africa’s families, economies, and environments? This presentation describes many ways of life in Africa and puts a human
face on events and places in the news. Segments create a compelling portrait of life in
modern Africa. Testing Times—One Girl’s Life—A Dream Comes True—Medical Crisis in
Africa—Living on the Forest’s Edge.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #775783B $59.95 | VHS #775510B $59.95
Africa 3-Pack
Provide your students
with a guided tour of the
world’s second-largest
continent. They will take
a detailed look at
the history, culture,
geography, and
lifestyles of Africa
and meet some of its
people. You’ll find this an excellent program for history, cultural studies,
and geography classes.
Africa: People and Places
Learning Pack
Introduce your students to African geography, lifestyles, and wildlife with the Discovery Education learning pack. Includes an
elementary video, an elementary CD-ROM
featuring interactive games, activities and
mulitmedia tools, a 30 pack classroom set
of Discovery Wraps student worksheets and
a comprehensive teacher’s guide, including lesson plans and teaching strategies
for integrating all components into the
support.
©2002 | 3-6
Bisected by the equator, nurtured by the
Nile, the continent of Africa unfolds. Africa’s
Geography — Mountains, deserts, jungles,
beaches: see Africa’s rich geological diversity. Flight over the Equator — Learn the
traditional ways of two equatorial countries.
People of the Nile — From Burundi to the
Mediterranean, meet the people of the
Nile River. Making a Film in the Serengeti
— Cinematographer Hugo van Lawick tracks
a leopard cub from birth to adulthood.
©1997 | 3-6 | 19 minutes
VHS #717355B $59.95
Africa: Economics and Change
Africa’s productive farms, mines, and waterways demonstrate the continent’s wealth
of resources. Segments visit Mali, Tanzania,
Algeria, South Africa, and other countries.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #775940B $59.95 | VHS #775676B $59.95
Africa: Shaped by the Past
Africa’s long history dates back to the dawn
of man, and the past strongly influences the
lives of Africans today. Segments present
the stories of several different regions. Life
on the River—The Fabric of African Society—
Sunken City—Africa’s Slave Trade—Apartheid’s Legacy.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #775791B $59.95 | VHS #775528B $59.95
Africa Today
How have recent tumultuous events affected Africa’s families, economies, and
environments? This presentation describes
many ways of life in Africa and puts a human face on events and places in the news.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #775783B $59.95 | VHS #775510B $59.95
Visit the diverse African geography and
meet the people and animals that live in
each region. Video Adventures include:
Africa’s Geography, Flight over the Equator;
People of the Nile; Making a Film in the
Serengeti.
©2002 | 3-6
CD-ROM #769745B $49.95
Africa: Land and Resources
Take an amazing tour of the world’s secondlargest continent, exploring its diverse
physical features and natural assets.
©2001 | 6-12 | 18 minutes
DVD #859322B $89.95 | VHS #849554B $69.95
Africa: The People
Africa: The People explores the history, cultural traditions and the many personalities
that make up the most diverse continent on
Earth.
©2001 | 6-12 | 18 minutes
DVD #859330B $89.95 | VHS #849562B $69.95
South Asia: Land and Resources
This program looks in detail at the geographic regions of the Indian subcontinent,
which includes the countries of Pakistan,
Bangladesh, Nepal and India.
©2001 | 6-12 | 21 minutes
DVD #859348B $69.95 | VHS #856674B $69.95
South Asia: The People
The unique heritage of each country is explored, including Pakistan, India, Nepal and
Bangladesh. The program follows cultural
paths as it traces the beginnings of Hinduism and Buddhism, as well as the introduction of Islam by traders and missionaries.
©2001 | 5-8 | 22 minutes
DVD #859355B $89.95 | VHS #856682B $69.95
SOCIAL STUDIES
Africa: People and Places
©2004 | 6-12 | 162 minutes
DVD #780262B $129.95 | VHS #780254B $129.95
Africa: People and Places CD-ROM
GEOGRAPHY & CULTURE
Southeast Asia: Land and Resources
The Middle East and Central Asia:
The People
This program explores Southeast Asia’s
various landforms and examines its diverse
plant and wildlife populations.
Describes how various ethnic and religious
groups have settled in the area over the
centuries, bringing a mixture of traditions.
The program also explains common misconceptions about Muslim and Arab regions.
©2003 | 6-12 | 22 minutes
DVD #859702B $69.95 | VHS #856690B $69.95
©2002 | 6-12 | 23 minutes
DVD #859421B $69.95 | VHS #854885B $69.95
Southeast Asia: The People
This fascinating program examines the
diversity of population groups in Southeast
Asia, where cultural traditions are handed
down from generation to generation. Multicultural differences are illustrated through
styles of dress and religious customs.
©2003 | 6-12 | 22 minutes
DVD #859710B $69.95 | VHS #856708B $69.95
S OCIAL STUDIES
China Rises 4-Pack
China is emerging as a
preeminent superpower of
the 21st Century. How does
a country with thousands of
years of tradition transform
itself in a matter of a few decades? This series explores
China’s growing pains, as it
rises to prominence on the world stage.
Getting Rich — City of Dreams — Food is Heaven
— Party Games.
©2006 | 9-12 | 212 minutes
DVD #895912B $179.95 | VHS #895151B $179.95
China: People and Places
Learning Pack
Discovery Education Learning Packs provide
all the multimedia tools you need to bring the
people and places of China to life.
This pack includes an elementary video and CDRom, a 30-pack classroom set of student worksheets, teacher’s guides, and online resources.
©2002 | 3-6
North America: Land and Resources
Viewing the North American continent as
one vast region, this visually outstanding
program takes students on a panoramic
journey that recognizes geographic rather
than national boundaries. Students visit
the sweeping vistas of the Atlantic and Gulf
Plains.
©2003 | 6-12 | 22 minutes
DVD #859686B $69.95 | VHS #855171B $69.95
China: People and Places
From the sprawling, opulent palace of China’s emperors to its modern gymnasiums
and pools, introduce students to the culture
and history of China in this three-segment
video. The Forbidden City — Explore one
of the world’s most extravagant palaces.
Write Chinese — Learn the intricacies of
this 50,000-character alphabet. Young
Athletes — In China, athletes train almost
from infancy to bring honor to their families
and nation.
©1997 | 3-6 | 34 minutes
DVD #10801B $59.95 | VHS #717397B $59.95
China: People and Places CD-ROM
Visit an extravagant palace, write your
name in Chinese, and meet some dedicated
Chinese athletes. Video Adventures include:
The Forbidden city; Write Chinese; Young
Athletes.
©2002 | 3-6
CD-ROM #769752B $49.95
People of the Northwest Coast
These people of the coast have many
names...Tlinget, Haida, Salish, Tsimshian.
Different names and different languages,
yet they share a common background of
survival along the rugged coastlines and
dense forests.
©1994 | 3-8 | 23 minutes
DVD #11494B $49.95 | VHS #870295B $49.95
The Middle East: Land
of Contrast
Investigate the history of the ancient region
that gave rise to powerful empires and
three of the world’s most popular religions.
The program journeys to the major trade
centers of antiquity—Jerusalem, Istanbul,
and Aleppo—and follows millions of Muslims
on their annual pilgrimage to Mecca.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #775809B $59.95 | VHS #775536B $59.95
Travelers:
Mexico and Belize
Tag along with three
young travelers as they
explore the roots of two
important celebrations—
Mexico’s Day of the Dead
and Belize’s tasty annual
Cashew Festival.
©2002 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
VHS #767533B $49.95
Travelers: Asia
Attend pageants in Kyoto,
worship ceremonies in
Hong Kong, snakeboat
races in India, and more.
©1997 | 6-12 | 51 minutes
VHS #717488B $59.95
Travelers: South America
Follow 2,000 galloping horses through
Chile; dance the night away in Peru; go wild
at Brazil’s Boi Bumba festival. It’s South
America, Travelers style!
©1997 | 6-12 | 51 minutes
VHS #717504B $59.95
Travelers: Caracas, Venezuela
See how the fast-moving capital city of
Caracas has preserved its old-world charm,
as you meet local people and sample some
of their traditional culinary fare.
©2002 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
VHS #767525B $49.95
Travelers: North America
Tag along with Travelers to Mexico for
bullfighting, Canada for the Klondike Days
Exposition, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for
a trip back to the Old West.
©1997 | 6-12 | 51 minutes
VHS #717496B $59.95
GEOGRAPHY & CULTURE
Discovery Atlas
Sweeping in scope, majestic in visual beauty, and rich in scholarship,
this groundbreaking series underscores the Discovery Channel’s
commitment to the highest production values in the pursuit of
relevant, educational content. Part geography and part history, the
Atlas series presents the world in an entirely new way. Each Discovery Atlas 2-pack includes the full-length Discovery Channel television special, plus a bonus video featuring related video segments
produced especially for classroom use.
Discovery Atlas:
Brazil Revealed
2-Pack
Discovery Atlas:
China Revealed
2-Pack
Brazil is an immense
country with a vibrant
population of diverse
cultures. Discover Brazil
through the eyes of its
people and explore the
surrounding beaches, jungles, and mountains that make this land so vibrant. Witness
the roles that history, geography, culture,
religion, and the natural environment have
played in shaping one of the most fascinating countries in the world.
One-fifth of the world’s
population lives in China,
yet many Westerners
know little about its
rich culture and history.
From the martial art of
kung fu to the invention of paper, discover
how China has influenced life throughout
the world. Meet the farmers, athletes, and
entrepreneurs who make up the face of
modern China and can show you their country like it’s never been seen before.
©2006 | 6-12 | 120 minutes
DVD #903435B $89.95 | VHS #903260B $89.95
©2006 | 6-12 | 120 minutes
DVD #903419B $89.95 | VHS #903245B $89.95
Discovery Atlas:
Italy Revealed 2-Pack
From the snow-capped
peaks of the Alps to the
sun-baked semi-desert of
Sicily, explore the most
picturesque country in
Europe. Meet a jockey
from Siena, a free diver
from Sicily, a gondolier from Venice, and a
fashion designer from Milan, and see how
the people of Italy’s distinct regions are
important to the country’s cultural heritage.
©2006 | 6-12 | 120 minutes
DVD #903443B $89.95 | VHS #903278B $89.95
Discovery Atlas:
Australia
Revealed 2-Pack
Australia is a land of contrasts: bustling modern
cities and vast regions of
wilderness, Aborigines
who have inhabited the
land for thousands of
years and recent immigrants, rain forests
and deserts. This epic adventure through
the big, bold, and tenacious country of
Australia shows the many ways in which
Australia is unique among nations.
©2006 | 6-12 | 120 minutes
DVD #903427B $89.95 | VHS #903252B $89.95
Amazing
Destinations:
Caribbean and Mexico
This is no tropical getaway. First discover
the rich cultures and histories that characterize modern-day Cuba, Jamaica, and
Guadeloupe.
Amazing Destinations:
Treasures of South America
Meet two unique creatures of Galápagos
that intrigued Charles Darwin. Travel to the
ruins of the ancient Inca city of Cuzco, Peru.
©2002 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
VHS #767459B $49.95
Amazing Destinations:
Peru and Brazil
Explore the mysterious Inca ruins of Machu
Pichu, hidden deep in the Andes of Peru,
and see why Brazil is not only a cultural
crossroads, but also a natural paradise.
©2002 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
VHS #767442B $49.95
Mexico and the countries in Central America
occupy a natural land bridge between the
United States and South America. Living
With Natural Hazards—Guatemala’s Coffee
Economy—The Disappearing Forests of
Panama.
©2004 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #774000B $59.95 | VHS #773739B $59.95
Geography of Canada
Ten provinces and three territories span
millions of miles of rocky shores, coastal
plains, and frozen tundra. Explore some of
the cultures that thrive in one of the world’s
most ethnically diverse countries.
©2004 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #773994B $59.95 | VHS #773721B $59.95
Geography of South America
A continent of extremes, South America has
a wide range of terrain that includes rivers,
mountains, and pampas. Brazil’s Carnival—
Making a Living in Peru—Santiago: Chile’s
Capital City.
©2004 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #774026B $59.95 | VHS #773754B $59.95
Geography of the Caribbean
Formed millions of years ago by volcanoes,
the chain of islands in the Caribbean Sea
stretches from the tip of Florida to South
America. Baseball and Cuba Go Hand in
Glove—Haiti: a Striving Nation—The Caribbean’s Musical Mix.
©2004 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #774018B $59.95 | VHS #773747B $59.95
How Geography Defines a Culture
Students will discover how the geographical elements of topography, climate, and
natural resources influence the people of
any culture.
©1997 | 9-12 | 20 minutes
VHS #783258B $59.00
SOCIAL STUDIES
©2002 | 6-12 | 26 minutes
VHS #767434B $49.95
Geography of Mexico and
Central America
GEOGRAPHY & CULTURE
European Geography
Turmoil in 20th Century Europe
Learn about catastrophes that changed
lives across Europe and in the world beyond. See why these tragic events occurred
and how they continue to affect the world
today. Segments cover several nations and
the icy North Atlantic.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #775817B $59.95 | VHS #775544B $59.95
European Tour: History and Tradition
How did Europe’s empires come to be?
Students benefit from an interesting
overview of European history, politics, and
economics. Segments span the battlefields
of France, the forests of Sweden, and the
hills of Rome.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #775924B $59.95 | VHS #775650B $59.95
City Life in Europe
Includes three Europe DVDs: Turmoil in
20th Century Europe, City Life in Europe,
and European Tour: History and Tradition.
Europe boasts some of the most famous—
and most visited—cities on Earth. In this
video tour, students explore the great urban
centers of Europe and meet their diverse
citizens. Segments highlight past and present-day points of interest.
©2004 | 6-12 | 162 minutes
DVD #780296B $129.95 | VHS #780288B $129.95
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #775825B $59.95 | VHS #775551B $59.95
S OCIAL STUDIES
European Geography 3-Pack
Culture
How to Study Cultures: How Beliefs
and Values Define a Culture
The purpose of beliefs and values within a
culture is examined in this lesson. Art, music, history, and religion are just a few elements that assist in shaping cultural beliefs
and values. Students will learn of expanding
cross-cultural interaction and how modern
technology is changing cultures around the
world. An understanding of cultural values
is explored through historical footage
combined with stunning contemporary images. Produced for United Learning by the
Duncan Group.
©1997 | 8-12 | 24 minutes
VHS #784884B $69.00
The Shifting Sands:
A History of the Middle East
Mystic Lands: Peru:
Kingdom in the
Clouds
Considered the most
significant archaeological site in South
America, Machu Picchu
was abandoned by the
Inca 100 years after they
built it. Explore the ruins
of Peru’s Sacred Valley to see how spiritual
beliefs influenced the Inca’s lifestyle, architecture, and astronomical achievements.
©2005 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #778431B $59.95 | VHS #778308B $59.95
Mystic Lands: Bhutan:
Land of the Thunder Dragon
The history of the Middle East is documented from the beginning of recorded time to
the end of the Gulf War. The program contrasts the religious and cultural differences
that exist.
In Bhutan, Buddhism is not just a religion—
it’s a way of life. From fluttering prayer flags
to the rhythmic spin of prayer wheels, the
practice of worshipping Buddha permeates
every aspect of life in this secluded Himalayan kingdom.
©1992 | 6-12 | 30 minutes
DVD #876219B $69.95 | VHS #856567B $69.95
©2005 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #778365B $59.95 | VHS #778233B $59.95
Mystic Lands: Egypt: Cycle of Life
Mystic Lands: Australia: Dreamtime
Rising from the windswept desert sands
along the banks of the Nile, the great pyramids of Egypt are stone monuments to the
pharaohs’ quest for immortality. Delve into
the complex culture of ancient Egypt and its
rich spiritual traditions
©2005 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #778381B $59.95 | VHS #778258B $59.95
Mystic Lands: Maya:
Messages in Stone
Explore the mysterious cities of the ancient
Maya—Tikal, Chichén
Itzá, and Palenque—and
examine the legends, history, and facts culled from
“rock records.” See how
Lord Pacal led the Maya
into a golden age of science, music, and art.
©2005 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #778423B $59.95 | VHS #778290B $59.95
Mystic Lands: Anasazi:
The Ancient Ones
The mysteries of the Anasazi in the deserts
of the U.S. Southwest unfold through their
myths and legends. Sunbaked ruins, pottery
shards, elaborate road systems, and ceremonial great houses and kivas showcase
the spiritual life of this early Native American people.
©2005 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #778332B $59.95 | VHS #778209B $59.95
Mystic Lands: Varanasi: City of Light
The legends, ceremonies, songs, dances, sacred beliefs, and everyday life of Australia’s
Aboriginal Anangu and Tiwi tribes are
explored. These indigenous people see the
landscape as the living embodiment of their
creation myths and stories from the Dreamtime, an age of legendary heroes.
Located on the banks of India’s River Ganges, Varanasi is considered the holiest place
on Earth by Hindus. The city has been a
center of enlightenment and civilization for
more than 2,000 years, and the Hindu faith
continues to define this sacred city. Explore
the rituals and beliefs surrounding cremation and the cycle of reincarnation.
©2005 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #778340B $59.95 | VHS #778217B $59.95
©2005 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #778456B $59.95 | VHS #778324B $59.95
GEOGRAPHY & CULTURE
Mystic Lands:
Taj Mahal: Heaven
on Earth
Culture and Math:
The Arabs
Located in Agra, India,
the Taj Mahal is a complex
of gardens, mosques, and
minarets constructed as
a tribute to Shah Jehan’s
wife, Mumtaz Mahal, after
her death. In his grief,
Jehan vowed to build the most beautiful
tomb ever. Explore the spiritual motivations
that shaped the Taj Mahal and the city of
Fatehpur Sikri.
Islamic civilization laid
the foundations of
algebra. See how they
created and implemented
the number and decimal
place-value systems
that we still use today. Referred to as the “father of
algebra,” al-Khwarizmi wrote a treatise on
algebra that was intended to teach practical
uses of arithmetic and became one of the
most influential works of mathematics.
©2005 | 6-12 | 25 minutes
DVD #778449B $59.95 | VHS #778316B $59.95
©2006 | 10-12 | 15 minutes
DVD #895938B $59.95 | VHS #895177B $59.95
Culture and Math: The Indus Valley
Discover the astonishing mathematical
achievements of the cultures of the Indus
Valley. This vibrant, innovative culture
brought us our decimal number system,
sophisticated probability concepts, and
dazzling explorations of infinitely large
numbers.
©2006 | 10-12 | 15 minutes
DVD #895979B $59.95 | VHS #895219B $59.95
Culture and Math: The Egyptians
Explore the ancient Egyptian number
system, their process of doubling and addition to multiply and divide, expressing
fractions in terms of unit fractions, and how
a modern-day algorithm relates to Egyptian
fractions.
©2006 | 10-12 | 15 minutes
DVD #895953B $59.95 | VHS #895193B $59.95
Culture and Math: The Renaissance
©2006 | 10-12 | 15 minutes
DVD #895987B $59.95 | VHS #895227B $59.95
Culture and Math: The Greeks
The Greeks used deductive reasoning to
develop an elaborate mathematical system
that we still use today. See how Plato,
Aristotle, Pythagoras, Thales, and Euclid
contributed profoundly to mathematics as
we know it today.
©2006 | 10-12 | 15 minutes
DVD #895946B $59.95 | VHS #895185B $59.95
The Chinese developed
their mathematical
system with no outside
influence. Learn how
the Chinese wrote their
numbers using a counting board, as well as the
ingenious methods they
had for solving practical problems, including
problems in advanced algebra.
©2006 | 10-12 | 15 minutes
DVD #895961B $59.95 | VHS #895201B $59.95
Culture and Math: The Maya
The many achievements of the ancient
Maya included a number system as sophisticated as our own. This base 20 system
also included a value for zero, a remarkable
mathematical achievement that occurred
independently of Europe.
©2006 | 10-12 | 15 minutes
DVD #895920B $59.95 | VHS #895169B $59.95
Culture and Math:
The Age of Exploration
The mathematics of travel owes a great
deal to the Age of Exploration, when many
of the commonplace concepts that we take
for granted were first developed.
©2006 | 10-12 | 15 minutes
DVD #896019B $59.95 | VHS #895250B $59.95
The use of trigonometry
to solve real-world problems includes how math
developed during the
golden age of the Moors.
Inspired by a religious
need, the mathematical
advances of the Moors
laid the foundation for the advanced mathematics used today.
©2006 | 10-12 | 15 minutes
DVD #895995B $59.95 | VHS #895235B $59.95
Mesoamerica: A
History of Central
America
Share the rich history of
Central America with your
classes. With facts about
culture, disputes, and
more, this excellent program provides students
with a vivid picture of the
ancient civilizations of Central America.
©2006 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #890467B $59.95 | VHS #890384B $59.95
Worlds of the Mayas, Aztecs,
and Incas
Who were the Mayas, the Aztecs, and the
Incas? This engaging program traces three
histories of these great pre-Columbian
cultures in the Americas.
©2003 | 7-12 | 24 minutes
DVD #866103B $195.00 | VHS #858670B $79.95
Religion and Culture
Learn about three of the world’s most
widely practiced religions. With experts,
examine Jesus’ teachings and messages in
a social and historical context in Jesus and
the Rise of Christianity. Explore the fundamentals of Islam, including the founding
of the religion, its beliefs, and its influence
around the world. Discover the ideas of one
of the oldest religions and about its exiled
leader in Buddhism and the Dalai Lama.
©2002 | 5-12
DVD #11692B $129.95 | VHS #770461B $129.95
Culture and Math: Colonial America
The study of business mathematics is itself
an example of a growth industry. See how
the early writings of an obscure Venetian
merchant led to the rise of mercantilism,
which greatly influenced early American
history.
©2006 | 10-12 | 15 minutes
DVD #896001B $59.95 | VHS #895243B $59.95
SOCIAL STUDIES
Learn how the Renaissance was more than
a period of innovative science, art, and
philosophy. As impressive were the achievements in mathematics, which greatly influenced Renaissance art and science.
Culture and Math:
The Chinese
Culture and Math:
The Moors of Spain
GEOGRAPHY & CULTURE
ANCIENT HISTORY
The Roots of Religion
Journey to the Middle
East and explore the land
that inspired several of
the world’s major religions. In this enlightening
program, students will
visit ancient spiritual centers to trace the roots of
Judaism and Islam back
to their origins in Mesopotamian cultures.
©2005 | 6-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #850313B $59.95 | VHS #849687B $59.95
Religions of the World: Islam
S OCIAL STUDIES
Shot on locations in India, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the U.S.; and including interviews
with followers, as well as historic footage
and stills, this program provides insight into
the heart of a powerful faith.
©2001 | 7-12 | 28 minutes
VHS #786244B $69.00
Religions of the World: A Comparison
of Religious Thought
This program features interviews with
seventeen different individuals representing
the five major world religions. These programs provide an opportunity to compare
the similarities and differences in the way
fundamental religious concepts are viewed
by different religions.
VHS #783779B $69.00
Religions of the World: Hinduism
In this program, shot on location in India
and the U.S., we visit many Hindu sacred
places, and get insight into the deities,
rituals, and symbols that provide spiritual
meaning for the followers of Hinduism.
©2001 | 7-12 | 28 minutes
VHS #786160B $69.00
Destiny Determined: Power and
Ritual in Asia
Profiles the Great Wall of China, the story
of the Silk Road, and the secret lives of the
Samurai.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #773770B $59.95 | VHS #773507B $59.95
Religions of the World: Buddhism
This program, shot on location in India,
Nepal, Thailand, and Japan, explores the
history, development, art, and influence of
Buddhism in the world.
VHS #790857B $69.00
Religions of the World: Judaism
This program, shot on location in Israel,
Egypt, and the United States, traces the history, development, and practice of Judaism
from its earliest beginnings to the present.
©2000 | 7-12 | 28 minutes
VHS #782318B $59.00
Ancient History — Rome
Journals Through
History 2-Pack:
Ancient Rome
Includes: Ancient Rome:
The Eternal City: Learn
about life in ancient
Rome through the writings of Julius, a young
boy who keeps a journal
about his life and civilization, and Ancient
Rome: Building an Empire: Through Julius’s
writings, see ancient Rome’s transition from
a republic to a powerful empire.
©2006 | 3-5 | 30 minutes
DVD #16964B $89.95 | VHS #17467B $89.95
Living in the Roman Empire
Examines ancient Roman society by studying their religion, pastimes, military valor,
and all-powerful government.
©2000 | 4-9 | 15 minutes
DVD #981639B $39.95 | VHS #935429B $39.95
Gladiators: Rome’s
Violent Past
Gladiators in ancient
Rome were used as
military tools and for
entertainment. See how
gladiators lived, fought,
and died in the arena.
This program tells the
story of how gladiator
fights were tools of political power, and how
the Romans devastated the wildlife population across Europe to maintain this brutal
sport.
©2003 | 9-12 | 52 minutes
VHS #772087B $59.95
Ancient Rome 5-Pack
The ancient Romans changed the face of
the world. Their reach extends through
time to touch us today. In this 5-Pack video
series, you can join the Romans on their
journey first to world domination and then
to decline and defeat. Segments include:
Rise to Power—Struggles for Power—Expansion and Conquest—Fall of an Empire—Prosperity and Decline.
©1999 | 6-12 | 265 minutes
VHS #730150B $219.95
The Legacy of the Roman Empire
Relive the glory days of the Roman republic
and watch as invading forces battle for
control of the once celebrated empire in
this comprehensive program. Lively reenactments and recently discovered artifacts
consider the forces that created one of the
largest and most powerful civilizations in
the world, and a look at the city of Constantinople reveals how the Byzantine empire
preserved Roman culture for centuries after
its demise.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #775981B $59.95 | VHS #775718B $59.95
The Hidden History of the
Roman Empire
Explore daily life of the average Roman. It
wasn’t all fighting tigers and conquering
new territories! Archaeologists examine the
domestic life of Romans to show what these
people ate and why they were so particular
about the Roman baths.
©2002 | 5-12 | 26 minutes
DVD #10959B $49.95 | VHS #770198B $49.95
ANCIENT HISTORY
Greece
History Alive for Students: Living in
Ancient Greece
Examines life in a Greek town over 2,500
years ago. Filmed at historic sites throughout Greece.
©2000 | 4-9 | 15 minutes
DVD #981621B $39.95 | VHS #935395B $39.95
Ancient Greek Culture
The legacy of ancient Greece is evident in
the modern world. Discover how devotion
to military training helped Spartan warriors
fuel the rise and fall of Sparta, the most
powerful city-state in ancient Greece.
©2002 | 5-12 | 156 minutes
VHS #770495B $219.95
Ancient Greece CD-ROM
What a perfect way for students to immerse
themselves in the politics, culture and society of Ancient Greece. They’ll study philosophy with Socrates and Plato, and explore
Greek mythology through Homer’s Odyssey;
debate the differences between daily life
and government in Athens and in Sparta;
see how Alexander the Great’s education
contributed to his success and explore the
“local” geography. Includes articles on
Greek culture and philosophy, daily life and
the role of government.
Ancient Greece Learning Pack
Stroll through the flourishing centers of
culture with this Ancient Greece Learning
Pack.
©2002 | 3-6
CD-ROM #768002B $49.95
Ancient Greece
©2002 | 3-6
Warring city-states flourished into centers
of culture 2,500 years ago and gave birth
to many ideas in art, literature, philosophy,
and science. Discover the events and the
players that made it all happen.
©2001 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #10736B $59.95 | VHS #764704B $59.95
Egypt
Living in Ancient Egypt
Explores the role of religion in life and
death, details interesting aspects of daily
life, and emphasizes the importance of
the Nile River in building and sustaining
this great civilization.
©2000 | 4-9 | 20 minutes
DVD #981613B $39.95 | VHS #935387B $39.95
Learn about the geography of the Nile,
and see the development of irrigation and
agriculture in Egypt through the writings
of Ahtet, a young Egyptian boy. We learn
about Egypt’s first Pharaohs and Imhotep, the visionary architect of the Great
Pyramids.
©2006 | 3-5 | 30 minutes
DVD #895565B $89.95 | VHS #894808B $89.95
Exodus: History Writ Large
Evaluate the reign of one of Egypt’s most
intriguing pharaohs and examine the complexities of ancient Egyptian life with this
stimulating program.
©2005 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880310B $59.95 | VHS #878991B $59.95
Travel back to the world of pharaohs,
sphinxes, pyramids, and hieroglyphics in
this three-segment video. Ancient Egypt
— Cruise the Nile to learn about a culture
that endured more than 2,000 years.
Hieroglyphics — Ancient Egyptians invented
picture writing and papyrus to write it upon.
Pyramids of Egypt — Enter the mystery of
these giant tombs that have lasted 4,500
years.
©1997 | 3-6 | 22 minutes
DVD #10744B $59.95 | VHS #717363B $59.95
Ancient Egypt CD-ROM
Ancient Egypt is one of the most interesting
topics for elementary students – and this
CD-ROM lives up to the subject matter, with
compelling videos of daily life, hieroglyphics and the great pyramids. Learn about life
when Egypt was the heart of the civilized
world, with extraordinary accomplishments
in science, medicine, math and astronomy.
Read library articles covering the lives of
the great Egyptian kings and queens, religion, and burial ceremonies.
Ancient Egypt Learning Pack
Uncover the mystery of Egypt with this
Learning Pack.
©2002 | 3-6
©2002 | 3-6
CD-ROM #767970B $49.95
SOCIAL STUDIES
Journals Through History 2-Pack:
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt
ANCIENT HISTORY
Mummies
Female Pharaohs
Everyone knows what a mummy looks
like. But what is the process for making
a mummy and why make one? Discover
Egyptian and South American secrets. Making Mummies — Egyptian Mummies — South
American Mummies.
©2001 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
VHS #764738B $59.95
The Ultimate Guide: Mummies
S OCIAL STUDIES
They’ve been discovered all over the world,
from South America to Antarctica, offering
a glimpse of what life was like in ancient
civilizations. Learn how scientists examine
mummies to learn the secrets they can
teach us about both the preservation techniques and belief systems of their makers.
Meet two of the most
famous and powerful
Egyptian rulers of all time.
Focusing on the influential female pharaohs
Hatshepsut and Cleopatra, the story behind each
woman’s rise to power is
presented, touching upon
the ways in which she impacted Egypt.
©2005 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880302B $59.95 | VHS #878983B $59.95
Inside the Pyramids
Akhenaton — his reign was so scandalous
that his name was stricken from his family’s
temples. Meet Akhenaton, who brought
dramatic change to Egypt with his slogan,
“Living in Truth.”
Marvel at the precision design and artful
construction that made
the pyramids the most
admired structures in
the world for more than
4,000 years. The program explains the engineering concepts at work
in the massive monuments and profiles
the pharaoh Sneferu, whose mathematical
advancements allowed him to build the first
true pyramid and whose designs ushered in
the golden age of pyramid building.
©1998 | 6-12 | 53 minutes
VHS #718239B $49.95
©2005 | 9-12 | 56 minutes
DVD #880286B $59.95 | VHS #878967B $59.95
©2002 | 5-9 | 52 minutes
VHS #767541B $49.95
Great Egyptians: Akhenaten: The
Rebel Pharaoh and the Mystery of
Tutankhamen
Mummies Learning Pack
Learn how and why mummification was
practiced, and the differences between
Egyptian and South American mummies
with this Learning Pack.
This pack includes an elementary video and CDROM, a 30-pack classroom set of student worksheets, teacher’s guides, and online resources.
©2002 | 3-6
Medieval Times
From Medieval Times
to Today
Through historical accounts and first-person
stories, this presentation surveys events and
developments in Europe,
Africa, and Asia. Medieval
Times: Invasions and
Empires—Great Zimbabwe: The Lost City—Kung Fu and the Shaolin
Monks—Galileo’s Telescope—The Holocaust:
In Memory of Millions.
©2004 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
DVD #776526B $59.95 | VHS #776443B $59.95
Living in Medieval Europe
Promenades through castles and introduces those who lived in them. Reveals how
knights were trained, how average people
lived, and how devoted Christians furthered
cathedral building.
©2000 | 4-9 | 15 minutes
DVD #981647B $39.95 | VHS #935403B $39.95
The Dark Ages: Europe After the Fall
of Rome (410-1066 A.D.)
Historical reenactments filmed on location
in a reconstructed seventh-century AngloSaxon village in England, combined with
live-action imagery from other fascinating
Dark Ages sites bring this important period
of history to life for students.
©1995 | 7-12 | 30 minutes
VHS #792630B $69.00
Times Medieval Learning Pack
Times Medieval CD-ROM
Drag out your chain mail and suit up for
your trip through the Middle Ages. Walk
through a drafty castle, meet knights,
squires, vassals and lords and experience
the perils of daily medieval life. Would your
students rather have been peasants or
nobles? Learn about the feudal class structure and decide. Read library articles that
answer questions about feudalism, religion,
the Crusades and the rise of towns.
©2002 | 3-6
CD-ROM #767962B $49.95
Learn about medieval feudal lifestyles with
this Learning Pack.
This pack includes an elementary video and CDROM, a 30-pack classroom set of student worksheets, teacher’s guides, and online resources.
©2002 | 3-6
ANCIENT HISTORY
The Feudal System: Castles at War
Horsepower: Harnessed for War
Explore the political system that came
into existence after the fall of the Western
Roman empire and prevailed in Europe for
much of the Middle Ages. Includes one feature and three shorter segments; Medieval
and Renaissance Europe; Early Modern
Europe; The Rise of Feudalism; Secrets of
Britain’s Castles
Ride into the past to see how the seemingly
humble horse forever changed the way
humans fought and conquered. In the 5th
century, Rome’s mighty empire crumbled
beneath the hooves of war-horses that
carried invaders from the rugged Asian
steppes: the armies of Attila the Hun.
Examine the empire’s defeat and the Huns’
nomadic existence, in which life and death
depended on their mastery of the horse.
©2005 | 6-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #850321B $59.95 | VHS #849711B $59.95
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #773911B $59.95 | VHS #773648B $59.95
Gunpowder & The Explosion of
World War
Witness the first use of firepower in Europe
in 1346, when England’s stonehurling
cannons did little more than frighten the
enemy’s horses. Follow the developing
technology as cannonballs brought down
the walls of Constantinople, handguns became increasingly efficient, and Europeans’
firearms annihilated ancient civilizations en
route to world domination.
©2004 | 6–12 | 54 minutes
DVD #773929B 569.95 | VHS #773655B $59.95
Ancient History
Landmarks of Civilization
Ancient Americans:
The Mayas and Aztecs
The voyage of Christopher Columbus in
1492 united two worlds: one was the world
of the European civilization and the other
was an entirely new world, unknown to the
Europeans. In easily understood language,
this program explores the ancient Americans, including the sophisticated Maya civilization and the vibrant but bloody culture
of the Aztecs. The first part traces the roots
of human culture in the New World and explains the emergence of civilizations in Central and South America. Students will learn
about the mysterious Olmec culture and the
brilliant civilization of the Mayas. Students
then explore the ancient peoples of Central
Mexico, including the fabulous civilization
at Teotihuaca, the Toltect Culture, and the
Chichimec barbarians.
©1998 | 5-8 | 33 minutes
VHS #782961B $59.00
Byzantium
©1999 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #905307B $59.95 | VHS #722751B $59.95
©2001 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
VHS #764720B $59.95
Ancient Times 5-Pack
Includes “Ancient Greece”, “Ancient Egypt”,
“Times Medieval”, “Great Egyptians”, and
“Life in Ancient Rome”.
©2000 | 3-6 | 93 minutes
VHS #766279B $219.95
The Ancient World
Students investigate long-ago civilizations
in India, the Mediterranean region, and
parts of Africa. The First Great Migration—Follows the path of early humans
who spread out from prehistoric Africa to
populate the world. Petra: Secrets of the
Red City—Visits a citadel located in presentday Jordan and portrays the people who
carved it out of a canyon’s red walls. The
Maurya Elephant Army—Re-creates a battle
between empires in ancient India, in which
elephants played an important role. Spartan
Warriors—Takes students to ancient Sparta
to study the lifestyle of its soldiers and their
crucial role in the city-state’s rise.
Mesopotamia 3-Pack
Detail the advances in
agriculture and technology that encouraged
the growth of civilization in Mesopotamia.
The programs display
significant inventions and
innovations—including the Sumerian writing
system—and connect their development to
the rise of the city-state in early Sumerian
society.
©2005 | 3-6 | 60 minutes
DVD #881110B $129.95 | VHS #879791B $129.95
Conquerors:
Suleyman the
Magnificent
Survey the growth of civilization from the
first hunter-gatherers to the magnificent
achievements of ancient Egypt in this
intriguing program.
Barbarian warlord or
cultured visionary? This
enigmatic sultan lays
claim to both legacies.
While Suleyman transformed Constantinople
into Istanbul, the center
of his Ottoman Empire and the largest
European city of the time, he granted a surprising amount of autonomy and religious
freedom to his conquered subjects. And
rather than vanquishing Europe, his main
goal was defensive: preventing crusaders
from entering his lands.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #773762B $59.95 | VHS #773499B $59.95
©1999 | 6-12 | 27 minutes
VHS #722744B $49.95
©2004 | 3-6 | 25 minutes
VHS #776450B $59.95
Toward Civilization
SOCIAL STUDIES
Rome fell in 476, but the
empire moved east and
lasted another thousand years. Part One of
Byzantium describes how
Constantine, a Christian
convert, moved the center
of power to this former
Greek city and made it
the glory of the Christian world. Part Two
examines the legacy of Byzantium, conquered by the Ottomans in 1453. You’ll learn
how Byzantine refugees helped spark the
Renaissance by bringing classic Greek and
Roman texts back from the East.
From ancient times to today, man has
always built testaments to his existence and
ingenuity. See what inhabitants on three
continents have left for us to discover.
WORLD HISTORY
The Day the Universe Changed:
Science Revises the Heavens
Analyzes the advancement of knowledge
that finally demolished Aristotle’s physics,
causing bitter conflict with the church. Covers changes from Copernicus and Galileo to
Newton.
©1986 | 10-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #980003B $79.95 | VHS #926444B $79.95
Medieval Conflict: Faith & Reason
S OCIAL STUDIES
Explores the bitter conflict between reason
and faith that followed the Crusaders’
invasion of Spain in the 11th century when
Christian Europe recaptured from the Arabs
a treasure of Greek, Roman, and Arab scientific knowledge.
©1986 | 10-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #979971B $79.95 | VHS #926410B $79.95
Printing Transforms Knowledge
Explains how the printing press transformed
the medieval world, making learning widely
available; the acceleration and systematization of knowledge was enormous. Also
discusses how printing contributed to the
Protestant Reformation and the beginnings
of nationalism.
©1986 | 10-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #979997B $79.95 | VHS #926436B $79.95
The Day the Universe Changed: The
Factory & Marketplace Revolution
Explores the Industrial Revolution and the
explosive development of capitalism in the
eighteenth century. Shows how growing
wealth, coupled with innovations in business and credit, created a new industrial
society.
©1986 | 10-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #980011B $79.95 | VHS #926451B $79.95
Darwin’s Revolution
Explores the study of geology and fossils
and their ideas that species evolved over
great periods of time. Also delves into how
Darwin’s concept of survival of the fittest
was adapted to justify Nazism, U.S. robberbaron capitalism, and communism.
©1986 | 10-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #980037B $79.95 | VHS #926477B $79.95
Changing Knowledge, Changing
Reality
Looking back over the series, Burke points
out that people in every age have been
sure that what they knew was truth, but
that we have always moved on to new
knowledge. This poses new questions:
moving from one stage of knowledge to
another-is that progress? Is Western truth
more valid than Buddhist truth? Should we
find room for tolerance of others’ points of
view?
©1986 | 10-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #980052B $79.95 | VHS #80971B $79.95
Scientific Imagination in the
Renaissance
Reveals the startling changes that grew out
of new discoveries of perspective geometry,
new architectural techniques, and the ability to map the world and cross oceans. Also
explores how this led to a new individualism.
©1986 | 10-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #979989B $79.95 | VHS #926428B $79.95
The Age of Reason: Europe After the
Renaissance (1642-1800)
In this program students will discover how
the English philosopher John Locke and his
contemporary, the scientist Isaac Newton,
provided the foundation for a truly unique
period of history. They will learn how the
teachings of this era became politically
revolutionary once they were taken up by
certain great French minds.
©1995 | 7-12 | 23 minutes
VHS #782508B $59.00
When Civilizations End
What factors lead to the downfall of a great
civilization? Students will find commonalities and differences in the ways civilizations
met their ends. Segments address former
empires in China, Peru, and Africa. The
Forbidden City—The Mummies Of Peru—Zimbabwe: Lost City Of Africa—The Scramble for
African Colonies.
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #775965B $59.95
The Russian Revolution
Shows how the questioning and rational
attitude of the classical Greeks is at the
root of Western thought with its continuing
exploration of new ideas.
Familiarize students with the 1917 Russian
Revolution through this in-depth look at
its effects on the people, their nation, and
the world at large. Students will trace the
events leading up to, during, and immediately following the Revolution and will explore such influential people as Nicholas II,
Alexandra, Rasputin, Kerensky, and Lenin.
©1986 | 10-12 | 55 minutes
DVD #979963B $79.95 | VHS #926402B $79.95
©1998 | 10-12 | 22 minutes
DVD #987750B $69.95
Cold War Into Guerrilla War
Impacts of Globalization
In the aftermath of World War II, disagreements among nations took on frightening
new significance due to the proliferation of
nuclear arms. Four segments describe the
setting and events of the Cold War. Escape
From Berlin—The Cuban Missile Crisis—The
First Woman in Space—The Korean War.
Investigate the evolution of our global
economy. Students will look at such
organizations as the United Nations and
the European Union and their movement
towards global market economies. Viewers
will also analyze the relationships among
trade, investment, and corporations, as well
as study the environmental consequences
of globalization.
It Started with the Greeks
©2004 | 6-12 | 54 minutes
DVD #773804B $59.95 | VHS #773531B $59.95
Imperialism
Define and analyze European imperialism
with this three-part case study of the Spanish in Latin America, the British in India, and
the multinational division of Africa in the
19th century.
©1989 | 7-12 | 44 minutes
VHS #937052B $70.00
©2004 | 10-12 | 22 minutes
DVD #986877B $49.95
INDEX
20th-Century Biographies....................................................................108
2nd Amendment: The Right to Bear Arms........................................112
8th Amendment: The Death Penalty..................................................112
9/11 Backlash: Being Muslim in America.............................................110
9/11: The Flight That Fought Back.......................................................109
B
Bacteria........................................................................................................30
Bacteria 2-Pack..........................................................................................30
Bacteria, Viruses, and Allergies............................................................30
Bacteria: Friends or Enemies?...............................................................30
Basics of Biology: How Living Things are Classified......................26
Basics of Biology: The Human Body: Organ Systems
Working Together................................................................................39
Basics of Geology: Formations of Continents and Mountains......14
Battle of the Alamo................................................................................. 103
Battling Beyond U.S. Borders............................................................... 102
Be an Inventor.............................................................................................12
Beginning Concepts in Algebra.............................................................58
Beginning Fiction and Nonfiction.........................................................87
Beginning Listening and Speaking.......................................................87
Beginning Measurement.........................................................................62
Beginning Media Literacy.......................................................................87
Beginning Parts of Speech.....................................................................87
Beginning Reading....................................................................................87
Beginning Research..................................................................................87
Beginning Research..................................................................................85
Beginning Style, Structure, and Tone..................................................87
Beginning Writing......................................................................................87
Behind Enemy Lines: Coordinating Conjunctions...........................89
Between the Whole Numbers................................................................60
Bill of Rights.................................................................................................111
Biochemistry................................................................................................81
Bio-Ethics.....................................................................................................56
Biologix: Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance....................................35
Biologix: Introduction to Classical Genetics and
Monohybrid Crosses...........................................................................35
Biologix: Nerve Impulse Conduction...................................................37
Biologix: The Ear: Hearing and Balance.............................................37
Biologix: The Human Female Reproductive System.......................37
Biology Concepts for Students: Evolution DVD...............................33
Biology: The Science of Life: DNA: The Master Molecule
of Life.......................................................................................................35
Biology: The Science of Life: Ecosystems: The Role
of Abiotic Factors....................................................................................7
Biology: The Science of Life: The Flow of Matter and
Energy in the Living World: Photosynthesis and
Cellular Respiration.............................................................................26
Biomes 5-Pack.............................................................................................31
Biomes for Students: Coral Reefs ..........................................................7
Biomes for Students: Grasslands............................................................7
Biomes for Students: Polar Ice.................................................................7
Biomes for Students: Saltwater Marshes..............................................7
Biomes for Students: Temperate Forest ..............................................7
Biomes for Students: Tropical Rainforest.............................................7
Biomes: Our Earth’s Major Life Zones..................................................8
Birds...............................................................................................................29
Black Holes: The Ultimate Abyss..........................................................49
Blood.............................................................................................................38
Blue Planet...................................................................................................10
Bodies on the Mend..................................................................................39
Body and Brain: The Extremes..............................................................39
Body by Design: Form and Function....................................................39
Body Image.................................................................................................84
Body in Motion...........................................................................................39
Body Systems.............................................................................................37
Body Systems: Surviving Extremes.....................................................37
Body’s Defenses Against Disease.........................................................82
Boy to Man, Fourth Edition DVD.......................................................... 40
Brain: Evolution..........................................................................................39
Brain: Perception.......................................................................................39
Break the Silence: Kids Against Child Abuse....................................78
Buffalo Soldiers........................................................................................ 103
Building Up For A Fall: Teens and Steroids........................................75
Bullies and How to Help Them..............................................................76
Bully No More: Stopping the Abuse.....................................................76
Bullying in the Classroom: Bullying: What Every Adult
Needs to Know......................................................................................76
Bullying: Not Just a Guy Thing..............................................................76
Byzantium...................................................................................................123
C
Careers in Arts 2-Pack: Performing Arts I and II...........................100
Careers in Arts: Careers in Film..........................................................100
Careers in Arts: Careers in Television...............................................100
Careers in Arts: Careers in Visual Arts.............................................100
Catch-22.......................................................................................................93
Causes of World War One 2-Pack.......................................................104
Caves of the National Parks: The Wonder Beneath........................114
Cay, The........................................................................................................94
Cell Division.................................................................................................32
Cell Division.................................................................................................33
Cells...............................................................................................................32
Cells...............................................................................................................33
Cells: The Basic Unit of Life....................................................................33
Cells: The Building Blocks of Life..........................................................33
Champions of the Land......................................................................... 103
Chemistry....................................................................................................45
Chemistry 3-Pack......................................................................................46
Child Management....................................................................................77
China Rises..................................................................................................116
China: People and Places........................................................................116
Choice of a Lifetime, The: Education Before Fatherhood............. 74
Choosing to be Disease-Free.................................................................73
Circulatory System.....................................................................................81
City Life in Europe.....................................................................................118
Civil War Stories 2-Pack DVD............................................................... 103
Civil War: A Nation Divided................................................................... 102
Classification of Animals: The Classification of Simple
Organisms & Invertebrates...............................................................26
Classification of Animals: The Classification of Vertebrates.......26
Clone Age, The...........................................................................................35
Clouds and Patterns of the Weather...................................................24
Cold Case: Adverbs...................................................................................89
Cold War Into Guerrilla War...................................................................124
Colonial America.....................................................................................106
Commander In Chief 3-Pack................................................................109
Compounds and Reactions....................................................................42
Computation...............................................................................................60
Concepts in Advanced Algebra.............................................................58
Concepts in Algebra.................................................................................58
Concepts in Algebra: Ratios and Proportions..................................58
Concepts in Business Mathematics: Economics and Finance.....65
Concepts in Geometry..............................................................................61
Concepts in Number Theory..................................................................60
Concepts in Precalculus..........................................................................58
Conditions for Life....................................................................................22
Conquerors: Alexander the Great.......................................................107
Conquerors: Peter the Great.................................................................107
Conquerors: Suleyman the Magnificent............................................123
Conquistadors...........................................................................................107
Conservation of Natural Resources CD-ROM.....................................6
Conservation of Natural Resources Essentials Pack........................6
Continents Adrift: An intro to Continental Drift...............................15
Continents Adrift: An Introduction to Continental Drift and
Plate Tectonics.......................................................................................15
Contraceptive Choices, 3rd Edition...................................................... 74
Cool Fuel Road Trips: An Introduction to Clean and
Green Fuels...............................................................................................7
Cool Fuel Road Trips: Water and Wind Power.....................................6
Cool Fuel Roadtrips: Biodiesel and Vegetable Oil...............................7
Cool Fuel Roadtrips: Corn Whiskey Ethanol and Hempoline...........7
Cool Fuel Roadtrips: Garbage and Cow Manure................................6
Cool Fuel Roadtrips: Geothermal and Solar Energy.........................6
Cool Fuel Roadtrips: Geothermal and Solar Energy .......................5
Cool Fuel Roadtrips: Sugarcane and Food...........................................6
Coordinate Geometry...............................................................................61
Coral Reef Biomes: Essential and Endangered.................................10
Countdown to Independence: Causes of the
American Revolution........................................................................106
Cracking the Ocean Code........................................................................10
Crime and Punishment............................................................................92
Cronkite Report: Headlines and Soundbytes, The..........................110
Crossing the Line.......................................................................................75
Cuban Missile Crisis, The.......................................................................109
Culture and Math: Colonial America....................................................119
Culture and Math: The Age of Exploration ......................................119
Culture and Math: The Arabs.................................................................119
Culture and Math: The Chinese ...........................................................119
Culture and Math: The Egyptians .......................................................119
Culture and Math: The Greeks...............................................................119
Culture and Math: The Indus Valley ..................................................119
Culture and Math: The Maya..................................................................119
Culture and Math: The Moors of Spain...............................................119
Culture and Math: The Renaissance....................................................119
Culture Clash: New World Meets Old..................................................107
Cycle Series: The Nitrogen Cycle............................................................8
D
Daily Planet: Animal Stories.....................................................................8
Daily Planet: Car Science........................................................................48
Daily Planet: Disaster Science...............................................................24
Daily Planet: Drug Interactions.............................................................39
Daily Planet: Explosive Science.............................................................46
Daily Planet: Forces Small and Large..................................................48
Daily Planet: Gravity, Inertia, and Energy..........................................48
Daily Planet: In Search of Mt. Everest..................................................15
Daily Planet: Light Raves........................................................................52
Daily Planet: Natural Phenomena................................................46, 50
Daily Planet: Niagara Falls Explained....................................................8
Daily Planet: Physical Properties..........................................................52
Daily Planet: Robots and Forensics......................................................34
Daily Planet: Rockets Rip!.......................................................................52
Daily Planet: The Science of Obesity...................................................39
Dangerous Games: Power and Control in Teen Dating
Relationships......................................................................................... 74
Dante’s Inferno...........................................................................................92
Dark Ages, The: Europe After the Fall of Rome
(410-1066 A.D.).....................................................................................122
Data and Graphs........................................................................................64
Day Universe Changed: Changing Knowledge, Changing
Reality DVD...........................................................................................124
Day Universe Changed: Darwin’s Revolution DVD.........................124
Day Universe Changed: Factory & Marketplace
Revolution DVD...................................................................................124
Day Universe Changed: It Started with Greeks DVD.....................124
Day Universe Changed: Medieval Conflict: Faith &
Reason DVD..........................................................................................124
Day Universe Changed: Printing Transforms
Knowledge DVD...................................................................................124
Day Universe Changed: Science Revises Heavens DVD...............124
Day Universe Changed: Scientific Imagination in
Renaissance DVD................................................................................124
Declaration of Independence: A Foundation of Ideas for
a New Age............................................................................................ 102
Dermatology................................................................................................81
Desert Biomes: Essential and Endangered.........................................8
Designer Babies.........................................................................................36
Destination: America................................................................................112
Destiny Determined: Power and Ritual in Asia.............................. 120
Developing Great Self Esteem...............................................................77
Digestive System........................................................................................81
Digestive System, The..............................................................................38
Discover Magazine: The Solar System.................................................21
Discover Magazine: Brainstormers......................................................55
INDEX
A
Abolishing Slavery in America............................................................ 102
Active Me, Healthy Me: Being Active as a Family............................83
Active Me, Healthy Me: Being Active During and After
Pregnancy.............................................................................................83
Adapting to the World..............................................................................33
Advanced Computation 2-Pack.............................................................60
Advanced Fiction & Nonfiction............................................................. 88
Advanced Geometry 2-Pack...................................................................61
Advanced Listening & Speaking.......................................................... 88
Advanced Measurement.........................................................................62
Advanced Media Literacy...................................................................... 88
Advanced Number Concepts.................................................................63
Advanced Parts of Speech.................................................................... 88
Advanced Probability...............................................................................64
Advanced Problem Solving 2-Pack......................................................65
Advanced Reading................................................................................... 88
Advanced Research................................................................................. 88
Advanced Statistics & Data Analysis 2-Pack.....................................64
Advanced Style, Structure, & Tone..................................................... 88
Advanced Writing..................................................................................... 88
Afghanistan: 12 Years of Violence........................................................110
AFI’s LIGHTS, CAMERA, EDUCATION! 3-Pack.................................100
Africa.............................................................................................................115
Africa Today................................................................................................115
Africa: Economics and Change.............................................................115
Africa: Land and Resources...................................................................115
Africa: People and Places.......................................................................115
Africa: Shaped by the Past.....................................................................115
Africa: The People.....................................................................................115
Age of Reason, The: Europe After the Renaissance
(1642-1800)..........................................................................................124
AIDS: Ending the Epidemic.....................................................................82
AIDS: Everything You Should Know (2nd Edition)..........................82
AIDS: Stopping The Spread Of HIV......................................................82
Al Qaeda after 9/11..................................................................................109
Alaska’s National Parks: Treasure of a Great Land.........................114
Alcohol and Human Physiology............................................................ 74
Alcohol and Your Body............................................................................ 74
Alcoholic Blackouts and the Brain....................................................... 74
Algebra and Functions 4-Pack..............................................................58
All About Animals.....................................................................................28
All About Astronomy 4-Pack.................................................................20
All About Plants........................................................................................ 40
All Quiet on the Western Front..............................................................93
All-star Fitness...........................................................................................84
Amazing Body for Students 5 Pack.....................................................38
Amazing Body for Students: Bones & Muscles................................38
Amazing Body for Students: Eyes........................................................38
Amazing Body for Students: Food Pyramid......................................38
Amazing Body for Students: Senses...................................................38
Amazing Body for Students: Skin........................................................38
Amazing Destinations: Caribbean and Mexico.................................117
Amazing Destinations: Peru and Brazil..............................................117
Amazing Destinations: Treasures of South America.....................117
Amazing Materials: Properties of Matter..........................................46
America At Its Best: We All Contribute and Make
a Difference...........................................................................................112
America At Its Best: We All Contribute and Make
a Difference...........................................................................................101
America at War: Charge and Defeat.................................................. 103
America Under Martin Van Buren, William H. Harris..................105
America Under Andrew Jackson........................................................105
America Under James Madison: 1809-1816: The War of 1812....105
America Under James Monroe and John Quincy Adams,.........105
America Under Thomas Jefferson: 1800-1808: The
Louisiana Purchase...........................................................................105
American Beginnings.............................................................................106
American Civil War: Causes of War.................................................... 103
American Colonies..................................................................................106
American Diversity...................................................................................110
American Industrial Revolution.......................................................... 103
American Slavery: The Southern Plantation Way of Life...........105
American Values in Conflict....................................................................111
Anatomy of an Essay, The......................................................................89
Ancient Americans: The Mayas and Aztecs.....................................123
Ancient Egypt.............................................................................................121
Ancient Greece...........................................................................................121
Ancient Greek Culture.............................................................................121
Ancient Rome........................................................................................... 120
Ancient Times 5-Pack.............................................................................123
Ancient World, The..................................................................................123
Animal Adaptations..................................................................................28
Animal Alphabet........................................................................................90
Animal Colors and Shapes......................................................................96
Animals and Numbers..............................................................................61
Animals Around Us...................................................................................28
Animals in Action......................................................................................28
Animals in the Wild...................................................................................28
Animals Without Backbones: The Invertebrate Story....................29
Animated Almanac...................................................................................90
Animated Atlas DVD.................................................................................90
Animated Atlas: The Revolutionary War ........................................106
Animated Atlas: Expansion West & the Mexican War DVD......... 103
Animated Atlas: Overview of World War One DVD.......................104
Animated Atlas: The Early Colonies . ...............................................106
Animated Dictionary................................................................................90
Animated Encyclopedia...........................................................................90
Animated Reference Library 4 Videos...............................................90
Anne Frank: A Legacy for Our Time..................................................104
Antarctica: Continent of Ice.....................................................................9
Ants...............................................................................................................28
Aquatic Habitats.....................................................................................9, 31
Arctic Biomes 5-Pack................................................................................31
Arithmetic....................................................................................................60
Art of Cartooning 3 DVDs.....................................................................100
Art of Seeing 2 Videos...........................................................................100
Art Since Pop..............................................................................................96
Art Start: Collage.....................................................................................100
Art Start: Drawing...................................................................................100
Art Start: Sculpture................................................................................100
Art: Who Needs It?....................................................................................96
Artic Biomes: Arctic Changes.................................................................31
Artic Biomes: Extreme Climate..............................................................31
Artic Biomes: Land of the Inuit..............................................................31
Artic Biomes: Wild Arctic.........................................................................31
Asia................................................................................................................114
Asia: Tradition and Culture.....................................................................114
Asia’s Expansion: Treasures and Travels............................................114
Asia’s Global Influence.............................................................................114
Astronomy...................................................................................................20
Astronomy Learning Pack......................................................................20
At the Western Frontier......................................................................... 102
Atmosphere, Space, and Beyond...........................................................21
Atomic Structure: Mapping an Invisible World.................................45
Atoms and Molecules...............................................................................45
Autobiography of Malcolm X.................................................................93
INDEX
INDEX
Discover Magazine: Genetics.................................................................35
Discover Magazine: How Big Is My Universe......................................21
Discover Magazine: Living Fossils.........................................................17
Discovering Algebra With Graphing Calculators.......................57, 59
Discovering American Indian Music....................................................98
Discovering Language Arts : Advanced Writing..............................85
Discovering the Elements.......................................................................44
Discovering the Music of Japan............................................................98
Discovering the Performing Arts.........................................................98
Discovery Atlas..........................................................................................117
Diversity of Colonial Communities, 1700-1750: Family
Life and Livelihood in American Colonies................................106
Do You Believe in Magic: Teens and Marijuana................................75
Don Quixote................................................................................................92
Drugs and Alcohol Series for Children: Happy, Healthy,
Drug-Free Me: Part 1............................................................................ 74
Drugs: Tough Questions, Straight Answers.......................................75
Drunk Driving: The Party’s Over...........................................................75
Dynamic Earth CD-ROM...........................................................................19
Dynamic Earth Learning Pack................................................................19
E
Earth Science CD-ROM Collection.........................................................13
Earth Science for Students: Changes in Weather............................14
Earth Science for Students: Earthquakes & Volcanoes..................14
Earth Science for Students: Minerals, Gems, & Ores.......................14
Earth Science for Students: The Rock Cycle......................................14
Earth Science Investigations..................................................................13
Earth Science Simulations CD-ROM................................................11, 14
Earth Science Video Collection..............................................................13
Earth Science: The Basics Grades 3-5.................................................14
Earth Science: The Basics Grades 6-8.................................................14
Earth Science: The Basics Grades K-2..................................................14
Earth: A First Look.....................................................................................18
Earth’s Energy.............................................................................................18
Earthquakes CD-ROM...............................................................................15
Earth’s Catastrophic Past........................................................................17
Earth’s Changing Surface........................................................................18
Earth’s Ecology............................................................................................17
Earth’s Waters..............................................................................................9
East Asia: Land and Resources.............................................................114
East Asia: The People...............................................................................114
East Meets West: Americans on the Move...................................... 102
Eating for your Future..............................................................................83
Ecology...........................................................................................................8
Ecology CD-ROM..........................................................................................8
Economics in Our Age 3-Pack...............................................................66
Economics in Our Age: Factors of Production & Economic
Systems .................................................................................................66
Economics in Our Age: Goods & Services ........................................66
Economics in Our Age: Supply & Demand .......................................66
Economics: A Framework for Teaching the Basic Concepts:
Fundamental Economic Concepts.............................................66
Macroeconomic Concepts...........................................................66
Microeconomic Concepts.............................................................66
Electrical Current and Magnetism........................................................51
Electricity......................................................................................................81
Electricity 2-Pack.......................................................................................47
Electricity: The Invisible River of Energy...........................................47
Electricity’s Attraction.............................................................................47
Elements......................................................................................................44
Elements in Action: Forensics Applications......................................34
Elements in Action: Inventions, Volume 1..........................................34
Elements in Action: Inventions, Volume 2.................................. 34,44
Elements in Action: Medical Applications..........................................82
Elements in Action: Nature’s Power.....................................................15
Elements in Action: The Arts.................................................................44
Elements of Biology: Biological Evolution.........................................33
Elements of Biology: Biomes.................................................................32
Elements of Biology: Biomes: The Adaptations of Organisms....32
Elements of Biology: Cells......................................................................32
Elements of Biology: Ecosystems: Organisms and Their
Environment..........................................................................................8
Elements of Biology: Genetics...............................................................36
Elements of Biology: Organisms and Their Environment.............32
Elements of Chemistry 6-pack..............................................................45
Elements of Chemistry: Acids and Bases...........................................45
Elements of Chemistry: Atoms.............................................................45
Elements of Chemistry: Carbon Chemistry.......................................45
Elements of Chemistry: Compounds and Reactions......................45
Elements of Chemistry: Gases, Liquids, and Solids........................45
Elements of Chemistry: The Periodic Table......................................45
Elements of Earth Science: Earth: The Water Planet......................10
Elements of Earth Science: Earth’s Atmosphere, Weather,
and Climate.............................................................................................5
Elements of Earth Science: Rocks, Minerals, and Soils...................19
Elements of Earth Science: The Planet Earth...................................18
Elements of Earth Science: The Earth: Inside and Out...................18
Elements of Earth Science: The Universe and the Solar System21
Elements of Physics 6-pack....................................................................41
Elements of Physics 6-pack....................................................................51
Elements of Physics: Modern Physics and Cosmology..................51
Elements of Physics: Energy, Work, and Power...............................47
Elements of Physics: Energy: Work and Power................................47
Elements of Physics: Light.....................................................................52
Elements of Physics: Matter: Atoms and Molecules.......................44
Elements of Physics: Motion, Force, and Gravity.............................48
Elements of Physics: Motion, Forces, and Gravity...........................48
Elements of Physics: Wave Phenomena.............................................51
Elements of Physics: Waves: Sound and Electromagnetism........51
Elements, Compounds, and Atoms......................................................45
Elements, The.............................................................................................46
Elmer’s Science Fair Kit............................................................................12
Emotional Choices: Not Just a Body................................................... 74
Endocrine System, The: Regulating the Body’s Chemistry..........38
Energy and the Chemistry of Life........................................................46
Engineering at the Cutting Edge: Body Rebuilders........................56
Engineering at the Cutting Edge: Performance Boosters............37
Engineering at the Cutting Edge: Revolution on the Road..........54
Engineering at the Cutting Edge: Roller Coasters: Maximum
Thrills, Minimum Danger..............................................................54
Engineering at the Cutting Edge: The Great Millennium
Gamble....................................................................................................54
Envisioning Equality.................................................................................110
European Geography...............................................................................118
European Tour: History and Tradition.................................................118
Ever-Changing Earth for Students: Atmosphere &
Meteorology DVD..................................................................................16
Ever-Changing Earth for Students: Erosion.......................................16
Ever-Changing Earth for Students: Global Warming.......................16
Ever-Changing Earth for Students: Hurricane..................................16
Ever-Changing Earth for Students: Tornado.....................................16
Ever-Changing Earth for Students: Tsunami.....................................16
Ever-Changing Earth for Students: Volcanoes..................................16
Everglades: River of Life...........................................................................8
Everyday Physics........................................................................................51
Everything You Need to Know: Volcanoes.........................................15
Evolution......................................................................................................33
Exercise! It’s Good For You!....................................................................84
Exodus: History Writ Large.....................................................................121
Expanding Problem-Solving Skills........................................................65
Explorers, The: Christopher Columbus: Voyager to a
New World............................................................................................107
Explorers, The: Francisco Coronado and Hernando De Soto ....107
Explorers, The: Francisco Pizarro and the Incas.............................107
Explorers, The: Hernando Cortes: Conqueror of Mexico..............107
Explorers, The: The Dawning of the Era of Exploration................107
Exploring Algebra......................................................................................57
Exploring Geometry..................................................................................61
Exploring Heat............................................................................................50
Exploring Space: Rockets........................................................................56
Exploring Space: The Universe: The Vast Reaches of Space........21
Exploring Stars...........................................................................................20
Exploring the World’s Geography.........................................................117
Eye: Structure and Function, The.........................................................39
F
Fabulous Five, The: Our Senses............................................................39
Fall Brings Changes, Third Edition..........................................................8
Fall of Freddie the Leaf, The...................................................................94
Female Pharaohs......................................................................................122
Fetal Development: A Nine-Month Journey......................................82
Feudal System: Castles at War, The....................................................123
Finite Oceans...............................................................................................10
First Look at Birds, A................................................................................26
First Look at Horses, A............................................................................26
Fish and Amphibians................................................................................29
Food Basics 5-pack...................................................................................67
Food Basics: Family Fun...........................................................................83
Food Basics: Food Safety........................................................................83
Food Chain, The.........................................................................................26
Food Chains and Webs.............................................................................26
Food Smarts: MyPyramid for Kids.......................................................83
Forced to Flee: Famine and Plague.................................................... 103
Forces............................................................................................................48
Forces and Gravity....................................................................................48
Forces and Gravity 3-Pack......................................................................49
Forces and Motion.....................................................................................49
Forces That Shape the Earth..................................................................17
Forensics......................................................................................................35
Forensics......................................................................................................34
Forensics: Who Killed the Iceman?.......................................................34
Fossils.............................................................................................................17
Fossils CD-ROM...........................................................................................17
Foundations of American Government...............................................111
Franklin Roosevelt and World War II..................................................109
Free at Last..................................................................................................111
Freedom Fighters.......................................................................................111
Freud’s Interpretation of Dreams.........................................................93
From Conception to Birth.......................................................................82
From Fact to Fiction: Moby Dick............................................................94
From Medieval Times to Today.............................................................122
From the Beginning..................................................................................82
From the Great War to the Great Depression................................. 102
Future of Milky Way..................................................................................22
G
Galapagos: Beyond Darwin.......................................................................9
Gangs: The Tough Decision to Stay Out.............................................78
Garbage Story: Dealing with Solid Waste Disposal...........................6
Gases, Liquids, and Solids .....................................................................44
Genes, Genetics, and DNA......................................................................35
Genetics........................................................................................................35
Genetics and Heredity: The Blueprint of Life...................................36
Genres: An Introduction DVD.................................................................91
Geography Basics: Climate, Water, and Living Patterns................112
Geography Basics: Globes, Maps, and Graphs..................................112
Geography Basics: Landforms and Living Patterns.......................112
Geography of Canada..............................................................................117
Geography of Mexico and Central America......................................117
Geography of South America................................................................117
Geography of the Caribbean..................................................................117
Geometry of Groove 2 DVDs...................................................................61
Geometry Skills..........................................................................................57
Geometry Skills...........................................................................................61
Getting Along 7-Pack................................................................................77
Getting Along: Grrrr!................................................................................77
Getting Along: How Does It Feel? .......................................................77
Getting Along: Left Out...........................................................................77
Getting Along: My Way............................................................................77
Getting High on Life: Alternatives to Drugs...................................... 74
Getting My Start in Art............................................................................96
Girl Stuff, Second Edition DVD............................................................. 40
Girl to Woman, Fourth Edition DVD.................................................... 40
Giving Tree DVD.........................................................................................94
Glaciers & Glaciation DVD........................................................................18
Gladiators: Rome’s Violent Past.......................................................... 120
Global Economy DVD...............................................................................66
Go West, Young Pens: Capitalization...................................................89
Going to School is Your Job...................................................................67
Government & Citizenship Collection 4-Pack...................................112
Grand Canyon: Our Geological Past......................................................18
Grapes of Wrath, The................................................................................93
Grassland Biomes: Essential and Endangered..................................31
Great African Safari: Verbs.....................................................................89
Great Age of Exploration (1400-1550)...............................................107
Great Books: Great Gatsby, The . .........................................................85
Great Books: Odyssey, The.....................................................................85
Great China Chase: Adjectives..............................................................89
Great Composers & Their Music, Second Edition 6-Pack..............99
Great Depression: Voices of Dust.......................................................105
Great Egyptians: Akhenaten: The Rebel Pharaoh and
the Mystery of Tutankhamen.........................................................122
Great Expectations...................................................................................92
Great Gatsby, The......................................................................................93
Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: Astronomy...........................3, 20
Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: Evolution......................................3
Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: Earth Sciences...........................3
Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: Genetics............................... 3, 36
Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: Physics..................................3, 50
Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: Biology..........................................3
Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: Chemistry....................................3
Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: Medicine.......................................3
Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye: Engineering & Architecture.....3
Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye: The Science of Materials...........3
Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye: Energy....................................3, 42
Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye: Math, Industry, & Business.......3
Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye: Communication............................3
Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye: Transportation.............................3
Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye: Scientific Advances in
Our Homes.........................................................................................3, 54
Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye: Exploration From
Sea to Space.............................................................................................3
Growth of the English Colonies 1620-1700: From
Massachusetts Bay to the Carolinas............................................106
Gulliver’s Travels........................................................................................92
H
Habitats of the World...............................................................................32
Hailstones and Halibut Bones................................................................94
Health.............................................................................................................81
Health Investigations With Dr. Know 18-Pack Bundle......................81
Health: Communicable Diseases (3rd Edition)..................................81
Health: Ear Care (2nd Edition)................................................................81
Health: Exercise, Nutrition, and Sleep (3rd Edition).......................83
Health: Personal Cleanliness (2nd Ed.)................................................81
Healthy Teeth (2nd Edition)....................................................................81
Hearing..........................................................................................................81
Heart of Darkness.....................................................................................92
Heat...............................................................................................................50
Heat and Nuclear Energy........................................................................50
Heat and Temperature.............................................................................50
Heroes of American History Learning Pack....................................109
Heroes of American History 2-Pack..................................................109
Heroin Kids: Dying for Help....................................................................75
Hidden History of the Roman Empire, The...................................... 120
High Price to Pay, A: A Story About Earning Money.....................80
Historical and Modern Uses of Mathematics....................................65
Historical Geology: A Glimpse of the Earth’s Past...........................17
Historical Heroes.....................................................................................109
History Alive for Students 9 DVDs.......................................................101
History Alive for Students: Living at the Plymouth Colony.......106
History Alive for Students: Living during the Industrial
Revolution............................................................................................104
History Alive for Students: Living in Ancient Egypt.......................121
History Alive for Students: Living in Ancient Greece.....................121
History Alive for Students: Living in Medieval Europe.................122
History Alive for Students: Living in the Roman Empire............ 120
History In Focus: 1920-1929..................................................................104
History in Focus: 1930-1939..................................................................104
History in Focus: 1940-1949.................................................................104
History in Focus: 1960-1969.................................................................104
History of Earth CD-ROM.........................................................................17
History of Earth Essentials Pack............................................................17
History of Earth: Over Eons....................................................................17
History of Jazz...........................................................................................98
History of Medicine..............................................................................11, 82
History of Medicine: Innovations in Reproductive Health............82
History of Music: Part 1............................................................................99
History of Music: Part 2...........................................................................99
History Through Art 9 DVDs..................................................................97
History Through Art: The Enlightenment..........................................97
History Through Art: The Middle Ages...............................................97
History Through Art: The Renaissance..............................................97
History Through Art: Ancient Greece.................................................97
History Through Art: Ancient Rome....................................................97
History Through Art: Romanticism......................................................97
HIV and AIDS: Staying Safe....................................................................73
HIV and TEENS: Remembering Krista Blake.....................................73
HIV/AIDS 101................................................................................................73
Holocaust Heroes....................................................................................104
Holocaust: In Memory of Millions.......................................................105
Hope is Not a Method.............................................................................. 74
Horsepower: Harnessed for War.........................................................123
How Does That Work? 2 DVDs..............................................................47
How Does That Work? Electricity & Magnetism DVD......................51
How Does That Work? Simple Machines DVD..................................49
How Geography Defines a Culture.......................................................117
How Scientists Work: What is Scientific Inquiry?.............................12
How Scientists Work: What is Scientific Inquiry?..............................11
How the Body Works: Skin, Bones and Muscles...............................38
How To Handle Stress..............................................................................73
How to Prepare a Science Fair Project................................................12
How to Study Cultures: How Beliefs and Values Define
a Culture.................................................................................................118
How to Use a Microsope............................................................................11
Huck Finn.....................................................................................................93
Human Animal: Language of the Body, The.....................................39
Human Biology...........................................................................................38
Human Body................................................................................................81
Human Body for Students 6 -Pack......................................................37
Human Body, The: The Ultimate Machine.........................................37
Human Digestive System, The..............................................................38
Human Genome.........................................................................................35
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Thunderstorms....................................24
Hygiene..........................................................................................................81
I
Ice Age: Extreme Climate........................................................................23
Iceberg!.........................................................................................................53
Icons of Science: Evolution.....................................................................34
INDEX
J
Jeff Corwin Experience.......................................................................5, 27
Johnson Tapes: Uncivil Liberties, The................................................112
Joshua: Joshua in a Box........................................................................80
Journals Through History 2-Pack: Ancient Egypt...........................121
Journals Through History 2-Pack: Ancient Rome......................... 120
Joy of Reading............................................................................................91
Jungle...........................................................................................................93
Junior Geologist: How does the land wear down?...........................16
Junior Geologist: Our Planet Earth......................................................16
Just One More............................................................................................75
K
Kafka’s Metamorphosis...........................................................................92
Kid’s Guide to Being a Good Kid, A.....................................................80
Kid’s Guide to Decisions.........................................................................80
L
Lab Safety: The Chem Games................................................................12
Land and Water CD-ROM..........................................................................9
Land and Water Essential Pack...............................................................9
Land of the Mammoth..............................................................................17
Landmarks of Civilization......................................................................123
Language Arts at Work: Careers......................................................... 88
Language of Life, The: Understanding the Genetic Code.............36
Last of the Czars 2-Pack.......................................................................109
Law & the Teenager DVD........................................................................78
Lean Mean Machine: A Story About Handling Emotions, The....79
Learning to Like Yourself........................................................................79
Learning With Animals............................................................................28
Legacy of the Roman Empire , The................................................... 120
Let’s Get Along!: How Fights Start and Stop.....................................72
Let’s Get Along!: What You Say is What You Get.............................72
Let’s Move It: Newton’s Laws of Motion.............................................49
Lewis and Clark: A Scientific Journey..............................................108
Life Cycles....................................................................................................33
Life In A California Mission In 1790.................................................... 102
Life in a Drop of Water..............................................................................31
Life Science CD-ROM Collection...........................................................25
Life Science Investigations.....................................................................25
Life Science Simulations CD-ROM.......................................................26
Life Science Video Collection................................................................25
Life Science: The Basics Grades 3-5....................................................26
Life Science: The Basics Grades 6-8...................................................26
Life Science: The Basics Grades K-2....................................................26
Liftoff Into Space.......................................................................................22
Lives of Ants & Bees for Students: Bees & Plants DVD.................28
Living Earth, The........................................................................................18
Living History: Living During the Industrial Revolution.............. 103
Lone Star Legacy: The Texas Republic and the
Mexican War........................................................................................ 103
Lord of the Flies.........................................................................................92
Lyndon Johnson and the Civil Rights Movement..........................109
M
Magic Glasses, The....................................................................................94
Magnets: A First Look...............................................................................51
Making Decisions & Being Assertive . ................................................72
Mammals......................................................................................................29
Mammals......................................................................................................29
Man, The Music, And The Marine, The: John Philip Sousa
Marches To Greatness........................................................................98
Managing Your Health 5-Pack...............................................................82
Mapping the Earth.....................................................................................18
Mapping the Earth CD-ROM....................................................................18
Maps, Regions, Resources, and Climate.............................................113
Marching into the Future....................................................................... 102
Marijuana: Why and How to Say No....................................................75
Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement...............108
Mass and Density: Investigating Matter.............................................53
Math at Work: Careers.......................................................................57,64
Math Investigations...................................................................................61
Math: Kids and Cash.................................................................................60
Math: Money and Time............................................................................60
Math: Money and Time Learning Pack................................................61
Matter and Energy....................................................................................53
Matter and Its Properties: Exploring Phases of Matter.................52
Matter and Its Properties: What Makes Up Matter?.......................52
Matter: Form and Substance in the Universe...................................53
McGruff .......................................................................................................79
Measure for Measure...............................................................................57
Measure for Measure: Lengths and Heights.....................................62
Measure for Measure: Time and Temperature.................................50
Measure for Measure: Weight and Energy........................................48
Measurement..............................................................................................62
Measurement and Scale..........................................................................62
Meiosis Square Dance, The....................................................................35
Medieval Art & Music DVD......................................................................96
Mesoamerica: A History of Central America....................................119
Mesopotamia.............................................................................................123
Methamphetamine: The Crystal Cage................................................75
Microbiology................................................................................................81
Middle Atlantic States 2-Pack................................................................114
Middle East and Central Asia, The: The People................................116
Middle East, The: Land of Contrast......................................................116
Midwest 2-Pack..........................................................................................114
Mirror in My Mind, The: Body Image and Self Esteem...................84
Mitosis and Meiosis...................................................................................36
Moby Dick....................................................................................................93
Modern-Day America.............................................................................109
Modern Library and Research Skills 2-Pack.......................................91
Modern Library and Research Skills: Internet & Electronic
Research Skills.......................................................................................91
Modern Research Skills for Secondary Students 2-Pack...............91
Money Essentials for Students: Money Basics.................................65
Money Essentials for Students: Young Moneymakers
& Turning Milk into Money.................................................................65
Money: Bucks, Banks and Business.....................................................65
Motion...........................................................................................................48
Motion, Forces, Energy, and Electricity...............................................48
Motion: Newton’s Three Laws................................................................49
Mountain States 2-Pack...........................................................................114
Mouse Soup.................................................................................................94
Mt. Rushmore: America’s Lasting Legacy.........................................114
MTV’s Scared Straight!............................................................................78
Mummies.....................................................................................................122
Muscular System........................................................................................81
Musculoskeletal System, The.................................................................37
Music & Culture..........................................................................................99
Music Appreciation Course: Intermediate Level DVD....................98
My Body, My Buddy: Healthy Habits....................................................83
My Side Of The Mountain.......................................................................94
MyPyramid: Simple Steps to Healthy Living.....................................83
Mystic Lands: Anasazi: The Ancient Ones.........................................118
Mystic Lands: Australia: Dreamtime....................................................118
Mystic Lands: Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon.....................118
Mystic Lands: Egypt: Cycle of Life........................................................118
Mystic Lands: Maya: Messages in Stone............................................118
Mystic Lands: Peru: Kingdom in the Clouds......................................118
Mystic Lands: Taj Mahal: Heaven on Earth........................................119
Mystic Lands: Varanasi: City of Light..................................................118
MythBusters: Animal Behaviors...............................................................2
MythBusters: Bacteria................................................................................2
MythBusters: Botanical Growth...............................................................2
MythBusters: Buoyancy..............................................................................2
MythBusters: Chemical Changes........................................................2, 11
MythBusters: Chemical Reactions..........................................................2
MythBusters: Circular Motion...................................................................2
MythBusters: Combustion.........................................................................2
MythBusters: Eletricity & Magnetism.....................................................2
MythBusters: Electricity . ..................................................................2, 47
MythBusters: Energy Conservation...................................................2, 5
MythBusters: Force and Motion..........................................................2, 11
MythBusters: Forces....................................................................................2
MythBusters: Gravity...................................................................................2
MythBusters: Inertia....................................................................................2
MythBusters: Myths About Motion.........................................................2
MythBusters: Reflected Energy...............................................................2
MythBusters: Sound Energy.............................................................2, 52
MythBusters: Water Displacement..............................................2, 9, 53
MythBusters: Work Energy........................................................................2
N
Nation Is Born, A...................................................................................... 102
National Parks 9-Pack..............................................................................114
Native American Folktales DVD............................................................94
Native Americans: People of the Desert............................................110
Native Son...................................................................................................93
Navajo Nation: The Native American Battle with
Alcoholism DVD.....................................................................................75
Neanderthal................................................................................................33
Necklace, The..............................................................................................94
Nervous System..........................................................................................81
New England 2-Pack.................................................................................113
New World Encountered, The...............................................................107
New World Explored, The.......................................................................107
Newton’s Laws of Motion: Demonstration of Mass, Force, and
Momentum.......................................................................................49
Nicotine Is a Drug: The Hidden Dangers of Addiction ..................75
No Kinda Life..............................................................................................78
No Way … to Treat Others.......................................................................76
North America: Land and Resources..................................................116
Nuclear Energy..........................................................................................50
Nuclear Energy Video Quiz....................................................................50
Number Concepts.....................................................................................60
Number Theory..........................................................................................60
Nutrition and Digestive Health..............................................................83
Nutrition and Food Science....................................................................83
Nutrition Labels: Our Guide for Healthy Eating...............................83
Nutrition to Grow On................................................................................83
O
Oceans...........................................................................................................10
Oceans CD-ROM..........................................................................................10
Odyssey........................................................................................................93
Once upon a Sound, Second Edition 4 DVDs....................................95
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest........................................................93
One World, Many Worlds: Hispanic Diversity in the US..................111
Operation Iraqi Freedom.......................................................................109
Origin of Species.......................................................................................92
Our Changing Earth..................................................................................24
Our Federal Government: The Legislative Branch...........................111
Our Federal Government: The Presidency.........................................111
Our Federal Government: The Supreme Court.................................111
Our Federal Government: Electing A President: The Process......111
Our Natural World.......................................................................................8
Out of Darkness: An Introduction to Light........................................52
Overcoming Gangs and Prejudice........................................................78
P
Pacific Region 2-Pack...............................................................................113
Panic in Peru: Pronouns..........................................................................89
Parts of a Story..........................................................................................89
Patterns and Trends..................................................................................61
Patterns, Symmetry, and Beauty...........................................................61
Peacemakers: Let’s Make a Deal...........................................................73
Peer Pressure- are your friends controlling your life?..................76
Pendemonium Series.......................................................................85, 89
People and Space Learning Pack.........................................................22
People and the Environment...................................................................6
People of the Northwest Coast.............................................................116
Perfect Paragraph DVD...........................................................................90
Perfect Punctuation.................................................................................90
Perfect Sentence DVD.............................................................................90
Perfect Writing I: 3 DVDs.........................................................................90
Periodic Table . ..........................................................................................44
Periodic Table DVD...................................................................................44
Periodic Table of the Elements, The....................................................43
Periodic Table, The: Reactions and Relationships...........................44
Physical Choices And Consequences: Pregnancy........................... 74
Physical Science CD-ROM Collection...................................................41
Physical Science Investigations.............................................................41
Physical Science Series: Atomic Structure andThe
Periodic Table........................................................................................46
Physical Science Series: Chemical Bonding......................................46
Physical Science Series: Chemical Reactions...................................46
Physical Science Series: Mixtures and Solutions.............................46
Physical Science Series: Phases of Matter........................................52
Physical Science Series: Properties of Matter..................................53
Physical Science Simulations CD-ROM...............................................42
Physical Science Video Collection.........................................................41
Physical Science: The Basics 3-5..........................................................42
Physical Science: The Basics 6-8..........................................................42
Physical Science: The Basics K-2..........................................................42
Physics of Car Crashes DVD....................................................................51
Physics of Fun..............................................................................................51
Picasso Makes Faces DVD.......................................................................98
Pioneer Spirit: Wagon Trails and the Oregon Trail........................108
PLANET EARTH . ........................................................................................4
Planets and Storms..................................................................................24
Plants........................................................................................................... 40
Plants: A First Look.................................................................................. 40
Plate Tectonics: Our Restless Planet....................................................15
Plato’s Republic..........................................................................................93
Portraits of Power: American Presidents...........................................111
Posse in Australia: Punctuation............................................................89
Practical Uses of Mathematics 2-Pack................................................60
Prediction and Probability......................................................................64
Prehistoric Earth........................................................................................18
Prelude to War (1935-1939)..................................................................105
Pride and Prejudice..................................................................................92
Prince............................................................................................................93
Probability and Chance...........................................................................64
Problem Solving: Math.............................................................................65
Properties of Measurement...................................................................62
Protecting Our Planet................................................................................6
Protists and Fungi.................................................................................... 40
Psychology...................................................................................................81
Puberty for Boys: Amazing Changes Inside and Out.................... 40
Puberty for Girls: Amazing Changes Inside and Out..................... 40
Pumping Life: The Heart and Circulatory System..........................38
Push and Pull: Simple Machines at Work...........................................49
Q
Question of Race 2-Pack, A....................................................................110
R
Racial Inequality: Remnants of a Troubled Time.............................110
Raging Planet: Flood................................................................................24
Raging Planet: Hurricane........................................................................23
Raging Planet: Lightning.........................................................................23
Raging Planet: Tidal Wave......................................................................23
Raging Planet: Tornado...........................................................................23
Rain or Shine: Understanding the Weather......................................24
Rational Number Concepts....................................................................65
Reactions: The Chemistry of Change..................................................45
Reading Strategies.....................................................................................91
Real American Cowboy......................................................................... 103
Real Ben Franklin.....................................................................................106
Real Bionic Man, The................................................................................39
Real Thomas Jefferson.........................................................................106
Real True and False About Alcohol, Marijuana and
Inhalants, The........................................................................................75
Reality Matters 5-Pack.............................................................................70
Reality Matters: Becoming an Adult....................................................70
INDEX
Icons of Science: Mind and Brain..........................................................37
Icons of Science: Quantum Theory.......................................................51
If We had No Moon.....................................................................................21
I’ll Fix Anthony............................................................................................94
Image Gallery CD-ROM..........................................................................100
Immune System..........................................................................................81
Impacts of Globalization DVD...............................................................124
Imperialism.................................................................................................124
In Real Life: Sexual Harassment in Schools......................................76
Incredible World of the Microscope, The............................................26
Industrial Revolution (1750-1915)........................................................105
Industrial Revolution DVD.................................................................... 102
Information Please! Your Library in Action........................................91
Ink on Sphinx: Nouns................................................................................89
Insect Metamorphosis.............................................................................29
Insects...........................................................................................................29
Inside Story: Your Body, Your Health..................................................82
Inside the Pyramids.................................................................................122
Inside the Space Station.........................................................................22
Interactive Periodic Table of the Elements, The..............................43
Intermediate Fiction and Nonfiction.................................................. 88
Intermediate Listening and Speaking.................................................87
Intermediate Media Literacy..................................................................87
Intermediate Parts of Speech...............................................................87
Intermediate Probability.........................................................................64
Intermediate Problem-Solving Skills...................................................65
Intermediate Reading..............................................................................87
Intermediate Research........................................................................... 88
Intermediate Style, Structure, and Tone............................................87
Intermediate Writing................................................................................86
Intermediate Writing................................................................................87
Introducing the Cell..................................................................................32
Introduction to Economics 2 DVDs......................................................66
Introduction to Economics: The Nature of Economics..................66
Introduction to Fiction and Nonfiction...............................................86
Introduction to Listening and Speaking.............................................86
Introduction to Media Literacy..............................................................86
Introduction to Multiplication, Division, and Fractions..................60
Introduction to Parts of Speech...........................................................86
Introduction to Physical Science..........................................................42
Introduction to Problem Solving..........................................................65
Introduction to Reading..........................................................................86
Introduction to Research........................................................................86
Introduction to Style, Structure, and Tone........................................86
Introduction to the Microscope: How to Use the Compound
Microscope..............................................................................................12
Introduction to Writing............................................................................86
Invention: Elements and Compounds.................................................46
Inventors and Inventions.........................................................................56
Inventors and Inventions.........................................................................56
Invertebrates..............................................................................................29
Invertebrates 3-Pack................................................................................29
Invertebrates: Jellyfish and Horseshoe Crabs.................................29
Investigating Planetary Life...................................................................22
Invisible Force, The....................................................................................49
Israel and Palestine...................................................................................110
Italian Job: Root Words...........................................................................89
INDEX
INDEX
Reality Matters: Big Decisions................................................................71
Reality Matters: Cruel Schools..............................................................70
Reality Matters: Deadly Highs................................................................71
Reality Matters: Extreme Measures......................................................71
Reality Matters: Family and Friends.....................................................70
Reality Matters: High Performance......................................................71
Reality Matters: Mental Health 5-pack...............................................70
Reality Matters: Obesity and Nutrition................................................71
Reality Matters: Prescription for Trouble............................................71
Reality Matters: Relationships 5-pack.................................................70
Reality Matters: Risky Business.............................................................71
Reality Matters: Sex and STDs..............................................................67
Reality Matters: Sexual Pressures........................................................70
Reality Matters: Smoke Signals..............................................................71
Reality Matters: Stress and Anxiety.....................................................71
Reality Matters: Taking Care of Me.......................................................71
Reality Matters: Under the Influence...................................................71
Recovering from Bad Eating..................................................................84
Red Badge of Courage.............................................................................93
Religion and Culture.................................................................................119
Religions of the World: A Comparison of Religious Thought..... 120
Religions of the World: Buddhism...................................................... 120
Religions of the World: Hinduism....................................................... 120
Religions of the World: Islam............................................................... 120
Religions of the World: Judaism......................................................... 120
Renaissance Art & Music DVD...............................................................96
Reproduction...............................................................................................81
Reptiles.........................................................................................................29
Resisting Peer Pressure..........................................................................76
Respiratory System...................................................................................81
Revolution: The Call to Battle..............................................................106
Revolutionary War..................................................................................106
Rise of the 20th Century.......................................................................104
Risky Stuff...................................................................................................73
River Biomes: Essential and Endangered...........................................31
Rivers: Shapers of Earth Landscapes...................................................9
Road to Reconciliation: Farmville’s Fight for Equality..................104
Road to Revolution.................................................................................106
Road to Revolution: 1763 - 1775...........................................................106
Rocks..............................................................................................................19
Rocks and Minerals....................................................................................19
Rocks and Minerals CD-ROM..................................................................19
Rocks and Minerals Learning Pack.......................................................19
Rocks and Minerals: The Hard Facts.....................................................19
Roller Coaster Physics.............................................................................48
Ronald Reagan and the Cold War.......................................................109
Roots of Religion, The............................................................................ 120
Ruined Lives: The Dangers of Methamphetamine..........................75
Running on Empty: Teens and Meth....................................................75
Russian Revolution DVD.........................................................................124
S
Safe Driving for Teens..............................................................................78
Safe Home...................................................................................................78
Salem Witch Trials...................................................................................106
Salvador Dalí: 1904-1989 DVD...............................................................95
Sari Tale: Spelling Errors, A....................................................................89
Satire DVD....................................................................................................91
Svage Sun....................................................................................................50
Scarlet Letter..............................................................................................93
Science in Action: How Things Work...................................................56
Science Is Elementary 12-Pack...............................................................12
Science of Flight: The Spirit of Innovation, The Classroom
Video Kit.................................................................................................56
Science of Lance Armstrong, The........................................................39
Science of Plants, The (Grades 3-5).................................................... 40
Science of Plants, The (Grades 6-8)................................................... 40
Science of Special Effects, The.............................................................55
Science of Structures...............................................................................54
Scientific Inquiry........................................................................................34
Scientific Method and Measurement..................................................42
Secondhand Smoke: Just Say Know...................................................75
Seeds of Liberty: Causes of the American Revolution................106
Self Esteem: Being the Real Me............................................................77
Self-Esteem II..............................................................................................77
Selling Lies..................................................................................................78
Sense For Technology, A.........................................................................55
Separation of Powers...............................................................................112
Sexual Harassment: Stop it Now..........................................................76
Shakespeare: The Man & His Times.....................................................94
Shapes...........................................................................................................61
Shifting Sands: A History of the Middle East, The..........................118
Silly Willy Workout DVD...........................................................................98
Simple Machines: A First Look..............................................................49
Simply Science: A Close-Up View of Growth.....................................32
Simply Science: Energy Converters......................................................51
Size and Scale.............................................................................................62
Skills for Healthy Living...........................................................................72
Sky Above: A First Look..........................................................................20
Slave Ship....................................................................................................110
Slavery, Society, and Apartheid............................................................110
Smart Snacking for Children.................................................................84
Smoking and Human Physiology..........................................................69
Smoking: No Thanks!................................................................................69
Sneeze: How Germs Are Spread, The..................................................81
Social Activism in the United States...................................................110
Social Choices and Consequences....................................................... 74
Solar Empire: A Star is Born..................................................................20
Solar System...............................................................................................22
Solar System 5-Pack.................................................................................21
Solar System CD-ROM..............................................................................21
Solids, Liquids, and Gases: A First Look.............................................53
Solving Conflicts........................................................................................79
Sound: A First Look..................................................................................52
South Asia: Land and Resources..........................................................115
South Asia: The People...........................................................................115
South Secedes and War Begins, The................................................. 103
Southeast Asia: Land and Resources..................................................116
Southeast Asia: The People...................................................................116
Southeastern Region 2-Pack................................................................113
Southwestern Region 2-Pack................................................................113
Space Exploration 5-Pack.......................................................................22
Space Science for Students: The Solar System & Stars................20
Space Science: The Basics 3-5..............................................................20
Space Science: The Basics 6-8..............................................................20
Space Science: The Basics K-2..............................................................20
Space Shuttle, The....................................................................................22
Spin Around the Solar System, A: The Outer Planets:
The Gas Giants......................................................................................22
Spirits of the Rainforest............................................................................8
Star Words: Apostrophes and Double Negatives............................89
Stargazing...................................................................................................20
States of Matter.........................................................................................53
Statistics and Data Analysis...................................................................64
Statistics and Data Analysis In Sports................................................66
STDs, AIDS, and the Clean Love Solution..........................................73
STDs: Straight Talk-Revised....................................................................73
Story of Feelings, A...................................................................................77
Story of Solar System...............................................................................21
Stranger Danger: Playing it Safe..........................................................78
Stress Management: A Practical Approach......................................73
Strong Chemistry......................................................................................46
Symbols of America.................................................................................112
T
Tales of Edgar Allan Poe.........................................................................93
Technology and Space.............................................................................56
Technology at Work..................................................................................56
Teen Files FLIPPED: Boyfriend/ Girlfriend.........................................68
Teen Files FLIPPED: Bullies, Loners And Violence..........................69
Teen Files FLIPPED: Drug Use And Addiction..................................69
Teen Files FLIPPED: Eating Disorders/Steroids...............................69
Teen Files FLIPPED: Father/Son............................................................68
Teen Files FLIPPED: High School Dropout.........................................69
Teen Files FLIPPED: Mother/Daughter...............................................68
Teen Files FLIPPED: Racism...................................................................69
Teen Files FLIPPED: Reality Of Drug Use...........................................69
Teen Files FLIPPED: Sexual Responsibility........................................69
Teen Files FLIPPED: Street Racing-Danger!......................................69
Teen Files FLIPPED: Student/Teacher................................................68
Teen Files FLIPPED: Tobacco.................................................................69
Teen Files FLIPPED: Tolerance..............................................................69
Teen Files: Smoking:Truth Or Dare?....................................................67
Teen Files: Surviving High School........................................................68
Teen Files: The Truth About Body Image...........................................68
Teen Files: The Truth About Drinking ................................................68
Teen Files: The Truth About Drugs . ...................................................68
Teen Files: The Truth About Hate.........................................................68
Teen Files: The Truth About Sex...........................................................68
Teen Files: The Truth About Violence.................................................68
Teen Parenting: Trouble with the Law................................................73
Teens Talk: How to Protect Yourself in the Age of AIDS............... 74
The Nature and Use of Mathematics..................................................60
Threats to Biodiversity: Why We Should Care....................................6
Tick Tock: All About the Clock...............................................................62
Times Medieval..........................................................................................122
Tobacco X-Files...........................................................................................69
Toward Civilization...................................................................................123
Trail to Riches: The California Gold Rush and Settlement
of the Pacific Northwest.................................................................. 103
Transition Metals 3-Pack.........................................................................44
Travelers: Asia............................................................................................116
Travelers: Caracas, Venezuela...............................................................116
Travelers: Mexico and Belize..................................................................116
Travelers: North America........................................................................116
Travelers: South America........................................................................116
Trouble with Tobacco, The......................................................................69
Truth About Teen Alcohol Use 101: A Social Norms
Approach, The.......................................................................................69
Truth about Tobacco, Alcohol, & Drugs: Drugs: It’s Okay to
Ask for Help...........................................................................................69
Turmoil in 20th Century Europe...........................................................118
Twentieth-Century Artistic Revolutions DVD...................................96
U
U.S. Geography 4-Pack............................................................................113
U.S. Geography: The Midwest................................................................113
U.S. Geography: The Northeast............................................................113
U.S. Geography: The South....................................................................113
U.S. Geography: The West.......................................................................113
U.S. Government 4-Pack..........................................................................111
Ultimate Guide: Birds of Prey................................................................28
Ultimate Guide: Crocodiles.....................................................................28
Ultimate Guide: Elephants......................................................................28
Ultimate Guide: Human Body, The.......................................................37
Ultimate Guide: Mummies, The............................................................122
Ultimate Guide: Octopus.........................................................................28
Ultimate Guide: Sharks............................................................................28
Ultimate Phonics Starter Collection: Alliteration............................94
Uncovering Fossils......................................................................................17
Underground Railroad: The Escape from Slavery......................... 103
Understanding American Values..........................................................112
Understanding and Resolving Conflicts.............................................72
Understanding Behavioral & Learning Disorders: ADHD:
Symptoms & Treatments..................................................................77
Understanding Behavioral & Learning Disorders:
Attention Deficit Disorder: Helping Students Cope...................77
Understanding Economics......................................................................66
Understanding Fire...................................................................................50
Understanding Genetics..........................................................................36
Understanding Good Citizenship..........................................................112
Understanding Government...................................................................111
Understanding How Stuff Works for Students:
Computers DVD....................................................................................55
Understanding Numbers.........................................................................60
Understanding Probability and Odds..................................................64
Understanding Robots.............................................................................55
Understanding: Bacteria.........................................................................30
Understanding: Bridges...........................................................................54
Understanding: Electricity......................................................................47
Understanding: Flight...............................................................................49
Understanding: Magnetism.....................................................................51
Understanding: Obesity...........................................................................84
Understanding: Oceans............................................................................10
Understanding: Space Travel.................................................................22
Understanding: The Power of Genes...................................................35
Understanding: The Universe.................................................................21
Understanding: Time................................................................................62
Understanding: Uncertainty...................................................................42
Understanding: Viruses...........................................................................30
Understanding: Volcanoes.......................................................................15
Underwater Forensics..............................................................................34
Universal Themes in Literature..............................................................91
Universe CD-ROM.......................................................................................21
Unnatural Selection; Quotation Marks...............................................89
Unsafe Waters..............................................................................................9
Ups and Downs of Technology, The.....................................................49
Urban Growth in America..................................................................... 102
Urban Improv: Adolescent Sexuality...................................................76
Urban Improv: Bystander Issues and Bullying..................................76
Urban Improv: Prejudice.........................................................................76
Urban Improv: Violence and Conflict Resolution.............................76
Using and Collecting Data......................................................................60
Using Numbers in Our Lives..................................................................60
V
Value of Being a Friend, The.................................................................80
Vienna Boys Choir DVD...........................................................................98
Viking Discoveries....................................................................................107
Viruses..........................................................................................................30
Vision..............................................................................................................81
Visual Arts: Impressionism and Beyond.............................................96
Visual Arts: Masters of Color.................................................................96
Visual Arts: Modern African Art and Artisans.................................96
Visual Arts: Rembrandt: Life and Times.............................................96
Volcanoes......................................................................................................15
Volcanoes: Mountains of Fire.................................................................15
W
Walden..........................................................................................................93
War of 1812 Remembered, The............................................................ 103
Wars of the 20th Century 5-Pack.......................................................105
Water: A First Look.....................................................................................9
Water: Friend and Foe................................................................................9
Water: To the Last Drop.............................................................................5
Watergate....................................................................................................112
Weather and Climate................................................................................23
Weather and Climate ..............................................................................24
Weather and Climate CD-ROM..............................................................23
Weather Smart: Forecasting and Weather Instruments...............23
Weather: A First Look..............................................................................23
Weather: The Chaos Which Surrounds Us.........................................24
Weight Control...........................................................................................84
Weight: Maintaining a Healthy Balance..............................................84
Welcome Back, Devon..............................................................................76
Westing Game, The...................................................................................94
Westward Strategy: The Louisiana Purchase and the
Lewis and Clark Expedition.............................................................108
Wetland Biomes: Essential and Endangered......................................31
What Every Teacher Should Know About ADD................................77
What is a Living Thing?...........................................................................33
What Is Art?................................................................................................96
What Is Chemistry?..................................................................................45
What Is Financial Success?.....................................................................66
What Is Science? Scientific Inquiry DVD.............................................12
What Is Science? Science Fair Projects DVD.....................................12
What’s Inside the Earth?: An Introduction to the Earth’s Interior,
Crust, and Mineral Resources......................................................18
What’s Inside Your Body? Bones & Muscles/Nervous
System DVD..........................................................................................37
What’s Inside Your Body? Heart & Blood/Digestion
& Respiration DVD...............................................................................37
When Civilizations End...........................................................................124
When Dinosaurs Roamed America.......................................................17
When Dinosaurs Roamed America’s National Parks......................114
When Mom and Dad Divorce..................................................................79
Whipping Boy, The.....................................................................................94
Who I Am Is Fine With Me.......................................................................79
Women and Sports.................................................................................. 40
Wonders of Weather.................................................................................23
Word Problems? No Problem! DVD......................................................65
Work, Energy, and the Simple Machine: Inclined Plane,
Wedge, Screw........................................................................................49
Work, Energy, and the Simple Machine: Lever, Wheel
and Axle, Pulley....................................................................................49
Working Together 6-Pack......................................................................80
Working Together: Do It My Way.........................................................80
Working Together: Everybody Knows................................................80
Working Together: He Said, She Said.................................................80
Working Together: The “In” Crowd.....................................................80
Working Together: You Bug Me!..........................................................80
World Geography.......................................................................................101
World Geography.......................................................................................117
World History..............................................................................................101
World of the Protozoa..............................................................................33
World War 1: On the Homefront..........................................................104
World War I and Its Aftermath.............................................................104
World War II...............................................................................................104
World War II: Causes and Consequences.........................................104
World’s Biomes: Desert to Rainforest, The.........................................31
Worlds of the Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas.............................................119
Writing Strategies.....................................................................................89
Wuthering Heights....................................................................................92
Y
Year on Earth................................................................................................6
Yellowstone National Parks Today.......................................................114
Yellowstone: Volcanic Legacy.................................................................15
You Can Make Music: Harmony.............................................................99
You Can Make Music: Melody & Pitch..................................................99
You Can Make Music: Melody & Scale.................................................99
You Can Make Music: Rhythm Pattern................................................99
Young Person’s Guide to Orchestra, Third Edition DVD................98
Your Genes: Your Future.........................................................................36
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PLANET EARTH
Education Edition
Excite students’ curiosity about the world around them by
being the first educator to add the must-have PLANET EARTH
Education Edition with Public Performance Rights to your library.
Journey from the rain forests of Borneo to the peaks of the Himalayas to
uncover the beauty and mystery of life on our planet. More than five years in
the making, the series presents never-before-seen animal behaviors, startling
views of locations captured by cameras for the first time, and an unprecedented
look at Earth’s creatures from biological and ecological perspectives.
PLANET EARTH 14-Pack
©2007 | 3-12 | 644 minutes
DVD #9233B $650.00 | VHS #9225B $650.00
Mail your order to:
Discovery Education
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ROUTE TO:
Teachers
Department Chairs
Technology Coordinators
Media Specialists
Principals
Save 25% on the
complete series when
you order by 6/30/08*
CODE: PE2008
All PLANET EARTH titles are available for
individual sale. For complete descriptions
and pricing see page 4.
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2008-2009 | grades k-12 - Discovery Education Store

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