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Baby Galileo: Discovering the Sky
(2003)
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Parents hoping to introduce their pre-schoolers to the wonders of scientific exploration of the universe get the teaching tool they've been looking for with this home video release in the "Baby Einstein" series. Baby Galileo is an animated look at the star and planets, which uses bright colors and shapes (as well as toys and everyday objects) to ...
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Blue Planet
(1993)
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directed by
Ben Burtt
Blue Planet presents photographic images of the earth taken from outer space. Only about 300 people have ever had the opportunity to study the world from the vantage point of the heavens, and this cinematic documentary gives viewers the chance to experience that wonder. It inspires an emotional celebration of life on the majestic planet Earth, ...
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NOVA: Death Star
(2002)
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directed by
David McNab
Death stars are stars several billion times brighter than the sun, and so far away that when their light comes close enough to be seen on earth, it's already over a billion years old. They also give off powerful gamma rays, some so strong that a number of scientists believe one could possibly destroy the earth some day, and there's so little ...
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The Standard Deviants: Chemistry, Part 1
(1996)
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This video segment was written to reach students of all ages -- from middle school children all the way up through those enrolled in college. It contains interesting presentations about a wide variety of basic chemistry topics. Liquids, gases, and solids are discussed, as well as the periodic table and the structure of atoms. Other topics ...
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NOVA: The Elegant Universe
(2003)
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directed by
Joseph McMaster, Julia Cort
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Brian Greene
NOVA: The Elegant Universe is a three-hour miniseries about the string theory, which some physicists believe may unify the forces of nature. Scientific commentary is provided by Brian Greene, a professor of physics at Columbia University. He uses computer animation to illustrate his explanations for the idea which has been called the "theory of ...
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National Geographic: Splendid Stones
(1991)
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This National Geographic documentary explores the depths of man's obsession with precious stones. By showing how the stones are formed, mined and then used, National Geographic: Splendid Stones gives the viewer an in-depth look at why these jewels of the earth are so valuable. Also explored is the folklore of certain stones' powers and the eerie ...
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NOVA [TV Documentary Series]
(1973)
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Nova has won numerous Emmy awards since its debut in 1973 and is America's longest-running and most-watched science program to date. The series prides itself on helping the world understand and experience the excitement of exploring some of the most mind-boggling mysteries in the universe. Nova tackles dry scientific subjects and educates its ...
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Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D
(2005)
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directed by
Mark Cowen
Twelve men who belong to one of the world's most exclusive fraternities -- people who've walked on the surface of the moon -- are paid homage in this documentary. Using newsreel footage, rare NASA photographs, and digitally animated re-creations, Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon examines the Apollo missions between 1969 and 1972 which ...
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Journey of Man
(2003)
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directed by
Clive Maltby
A scientist attempts to answer the question of how humanity spread itself across the globe in this documentary produced for PBS. The Journey of Man focuses on the research of geneticist Dr. Spencer Wells, who wants to prove his theory that the global migration of man began with a tribe of Africans who, battered by famine and drought, left their ...
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National Geographic: 30 Years of National Geographic Specials
(1996)
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The phrase National Geographic is synonymous with colorful exposes of faraway cultures and the environments in which they survive. This 30-year special is the ultimate highlight reel that documents some of the best adventures and the accompanying spectacular backdrop that film has ever captured. Narrated by actor Richard Kiley, this video ...
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NOVA: To the Moon
(1999)
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For the 30th anniversary of man's landing on the moon, Nova presents a two-hour tribute to one of the greatest scientific achievements in history. In July of 1969, much of the civilized world watched transfixed as an American astronaut planted his feet on the dusty surface of the moon. The images were perhaps not the clearest, but they were live, ...
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NOVA: Runaway Universe
(2000)
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directed by
Alan Ritsko, Tom Lucas
This Nova program grapples with the truly big questions of science -- what is the universe's structure, what lies beyond the limits of our "sight," and how can we predict the ultimate fate of the universe? The film uses as its main focal point a recent discovery that space is not only expanding but actually accelerating outward. Two competing ...
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For All Mankind
(1989)
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directed by
Al Reinert
Sorting through nearly one hundred hours of film and sound recordings recovered from NASA, director Al Rienart has pieced together a seamless documentary commemorating man's landing on the moon. The film is a montage of images with voice-over interviews and comments from the participating astronauts of the moon landing. Brian Eno, famous for his ...
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Engineering an Empire: Rome
(2005)
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directed by
Christopher Cassel
If asked to define the glory of ancient Rome, many students of history will invariably cite its formidable military troops and allegiances, but the sharper observer will realize that the empire's prowess lay in its city design, architecture and engineering, from its aqueducts to its majestic Colosseum - elements that placed the civilization ...
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The Standard Deviants: Statistics, Part 3
(1998)
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The final installment on the Standard Deviant series covers the gathering and interpratation of statistical data. The program expands upon and furthers the lessons presented in Stadard Deviants: Statistics Part 1 and Standard Deviants: Statistics Part 3. Special guest host Don Most (Ralph from Happy Days) leads the viewer through explanations of ...
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National Geographic: Mysteries of Mankind
(1988)
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Actor Richard Kiley narrates this investigation into both new and well-known clues to the origins of the human race. Razor -sharp tools of our ancestors are examined and discussed by historians and experts. A number of fossilized skeletons that are more than a million years old are examined by scientists. Ash-entombed footprints provide a trail ...
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The Real Jurassic Park
(1993)
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directed by
David Dugan
Could scientists recreate Hollywood's Jurassic Park using 100-million-year-old dinosaur DNA? Director Steven Spielberg, author Michael Crichton, actor Jeff Goldblum, and a host of scientific experts answer this compelling question in the award-winning Nova documentary, The Real Jurassic Park. Behind-the-scenes clips, interviews, and demonstrations ...
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The Standard Deviants: Statistics, Part 2
(1998)
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As part of the Standard Deviant tutorial series teaching college level statistics, this video expands upon the lessons presented in Standard Deviants: Statistics Part 1. Special guest host Don Most (Ralph from Happy Days) continues with his explanations of several basic principals of the gathering and interpratation of statistical data. Included ...
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The Standard Deviants: Biology
(1996)
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As part of the Standard Deviants line of educational videos, this tutorial attempts to teach the viewer several basic and quick lessons on college level biology. Using lessons co-written by univerisity professors, computer animation and unique graphics, the program covers the following biological concepts: the importance of amino acids, protein ...
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Moon Shot: The Inside Story of the Apollo Project
(1994)
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This documentary chronicles the various milestones and key players in NASA's mission to explore the moon, the planet Mercury, and beyond. Using a plethora of archival footage and clocking in at over three hours in running time, the very much behind-the-scenes happenings in space travel are given a detailed and unprecedented analysis. ~ Tracie ...
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A Brief History of Time
(1992)
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directed by
Errol Morris
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Stephen Hawking
A Brief History of Time is based on cosmologist Stephen Hawking's 1988 bestseller of the same name. This anecdotal film concerns itself as much with Hawking's day-to-day life as it does with his unorthodox theories about the universe. Only the most close-minded viewer will be bothered by the ALS-suffering Hawking's physical appearance and his ...
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NOVA: Welcome to Mars
(2005)
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directed by
Mark J. Davis
After a pair of near-disastrous incidents with the Space Shuttle, all eyes were on NASA in early 2004 when their latest project edged into the spotlight -- a pair of roving space probes, Spirit and Opportunity, were set to land on Mars and send back pictures and data on the planet's landscape. Despite technical glitches and other unexpected ...
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The Dream is Alive
(1985)
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directed by
Ben Burtt, Graeme Ferguson
This video presents a look at the space shuttle, from its design and construction to life onboard the craft. Narrated by Walter Cronkite, the program traces the human effort to realize the dream of space exploration. The video goes behind the scenes for an intimate look at daily activities of astronauts and the training they must undergo for life ...
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Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun
(1997)
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directed by
Ben Stassen
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Cassandra Peterson, Harry Shearer, Neil Armstrong, Paul Harper
This IMAX documentary takes a fast-paced look at the history of traditional roller coasters and at their newest incarnation, a combination of motion pictures and motion simulators and computer animation designed to take riders on wild, realistic journeys through fantasy environments. The highlights of the film are the roller coaster excursions ...
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Standard Deviants School: Physics, Program 6 - Work and Energy
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Kinetic energy and universal gravitation are among the topics of focus in this sixth volume of Standard Deviants School: Physics. From the makers of the renowned award-winning Standard Deviants line, each entry in the Standard Deviants School series comes from Cerebellum and is specially designed for classroom use by teachers. ~ Matthew Tobey, All ...
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