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*NEW - All The Answers
A fun, fast-paced series that dives into interesting topics of all kinds, taking students on a "did you know" adventure. From pivotal inventions, natural wonders, sports, science, history, and wildlife, to the human body, the magic of our planet, and the vast expanse of our World.Episode 1: Solar System, Light Bu Read More...



*NEW - Anthropocene
Humans have lived in the geological era of the fourth Holocene of the new age for 10,000 years. However, some scientists have determined the human impact on Earth and stated that the era of the Holocene has ended and that the new era of Anthropocene has begun. This means that human activity is equal to asteroid impacts and tecto Read More...



*NEW - Explore & Learn: Highlights
It’s Highlights science time! Explore & Learn videos combine educational segments with entertaining storytelling that will encourage young children’s curiosity around science topics. Let’s Learn is perfect for Pre-K learning, presenting key topics such as parts of the body, directions, and time. Highlights Read More...



*NEW - Where The Food Comes From
Chip Carter digs deep inside the food industry to meet the people who have a passion for growing our crops and keeping the world fed…from the farms to the research labs to the offices where people make rules that regulate it all. Along the way, he also looks into fascinating areas like agritourism, charcuterie-makin Read More...



1000 Days For The Planet
1000 Days for the Planet is the latest project from world-renowned scientist and UN Ambassador for the Environment, Jean Lemire. Lemire explores the world from his 50-foot sailboat, the Sedna IV, stopping everywhere from Alaska to the Philippines. Along the way, the series reveals the extraordinary beauty of the planet whilst he Read More...



Adventure Of America’s Horses, The
A film by Marie Brunet-Debaines Mustangs, the wild successors of America’s first horses. These iconic American horses opened up routes through a continent and conquered its plains and unspoiled heart. Today, these untamed horses are fighting for their freedom and even their very survival in the wide open spaces Read More...



Angry Planet Series
On Angry Planet, professional storm chaser George Kourounis continues his global adventure, traveling to some of the most dangerous places on Earth. But this time he’s on a special assignment.
As the planet heats up, natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe. From deadly wildfires raging across Austra Read More...



Barney’s Barrier Reef Series
Recommended: School Library Journal, Science Books & Films Dive into the incredible world of the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem. This educational series explores the lives of watery critters and their surroundings, from super-sighted shrimp to trash-eating tiger sh Read More...



Basics of Biology Series (New Preview)
A 30-part series with high production values for just about every student that takes a biology class. You’ve got the Basics covered. Basics of Anatomy • The Nervous System: Neurons, Networks and the Human Brain • The Endocrine System: Molecular Messengers, Chemical Contro Read More...



Changemakers ASIA: Combating Climate Change
This series takes a look at the projects emerging from Asia to help combat climate change. These Changemakers are people who have been told that Asia is the problem, with its ever-increasing emissions, but know that Asia, with its boundless energy and creativity, can come up with solutions, as well. Scientists and activists acr Read More...



Climate Skeptics: The Climate War
For some years climate skeptics have been questioning the reality of global warming. These movements are financed by large industrial groups who significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and who have set up scientific research teams, think-tanks and lobbying groups to defend their theories. How do a few researchers Read More...



Come Wild With Us Series
Take a fast-paced adventure to fascinating places in and around South Africa’s national parks. In the fun-packed episodes, you will see places and meet people that you would never even dream existed. The series unravels the mysteries of the natural world and imparts a sense of wonder and respect for Nature in young people Read More...



Creature Features Series
These fun and focused programs are a perfect introduction to some of the most widely studied “creatures” found on the planet. Created specifically for “kids,” each program provides beautiful, up-close imagery and age appropriate narration. Life science concepts addressed throughout the series includ Read More...



Division Street
Recommended: Science Books and Films, Educational Media Reviews Online, Video Librarian, Science Magazine (AAAS) Roads are the largest human artifact on the planet; they have fragmented wild landscapes, endangered species, ushered in the "age of urban sprawl," and challenged our bedrock sense of community. Ameri Read More...



Earth's Surface Series, The
Approximately 70% of the earth's surface is covered with water. The remaining portion includes the landmasses of the seven continents. These landmasses include many geographical features known as landforms. And within landforms we find many geological features on earth such as rocks and minerals. THE EARTH´S SURF Read More...



End of the Big Cats Series (with Bonus Program)
Can you imagine a life without Lions, Cheetahs and Leopards? Fifty years ago, there were more than half a million lions in Africa. Today there are fewer than 20,000. A world without these majestic predators could soon become a reality. This series gives a new perspective on the problems suffered by the big cats in this changing Read More...



Fish Wars
A film by: Frank SmithHighly Recommended: Science Books & Films, Video Librarian The seas of the Asia Pacific stand as one of the last major centers of marine biodiversity in the world. They contain 75% of the world's coral species and over 3,000 marine fish species. It is also one of the biggest sources of seafood for Read More...



Global Footprints: Living A Greener Life
Every step mankind takes has an impact on the environment from spending to eating to wasting. The Global Footprints series uncovers the big issues around global warming and talks to the people who are walking in the right direction when it comes to finding solutions. Get a deeper understanding of our footprint on the plane Read More...



Green Economy: The Future Of Natural Resource Management
From wind power to green medicine, The Green Economy features practical ways the green economy is developing. Business leaders of our country are recognizing the need to refocus on responsible and sustainable ways to improve our world, all while making a tidy profit. The Green Economy showcases these improvements at work Read More...



Green Economy: The Future Of Our World Series
From wind power to green medicine, The Green Economy features practical ways the green economy is developing. Business leaders of our country are recognizing the need to refocus on responsible and sustainable ways to improve our world, all while making a tidy profit. The Green Economy showcases these improvements at work. We pre Read More...



Green Economy: The Future Of Urban Planning and Building
This series features practical ways the green economy is developing in our cities. Business leaders of our country are recognizing the need to refocus on responsible and sustainable ways to improve our world, all while making a tidy profit. The Green Economy showcases these improvements at work. We present the concept that w Read More...



Green Matters Series - What in the world is going on?
Recommended: North American Association for Environmental Education.This 15-part DVD series, offers viewers a look into what's being done around the world and what we can also do to help reduce our carbon footprint. Each program brings hopeful information from governments, corporations, environmental agencies and individual Read More...



Green Science: Helping Planet Earth
Increase STEM Achievement Helping students find one's passion early allows for the most success later. Increasing student's proficiency in STEM education and pursuit of STEM careers is now a national priority, Read More...



Green Science: Helping Planet Earth (Middle School)
Increase STEM Achievement How do you fire a passion for STEM in middle school students? Knowing that many students are concerned about the world they will inherit, this contemporary series relates how the many fields Read More...



Greenpeace: The Story
"My mother used to joke about the chutzpah of believing that three or four people, sitting around a kitchen table could change the world. And yet, we did exactly that." Robert Stowe The creation of Greenpeace is probably the most exciting and heroic environmenta Read More...



Heavy Water War, The
Recommended: Video Librarian, Educational Media Reviews Online In 1939 the scientific world is buzzing. The race for the atomic bomb is launched. But to control nuclear fission, the French and the Germans alike absolutely need heavy water. This rare resource is produced in a single factory in Vemork, a small Norwegian town Read More...



History Of Life Series: A Study In Evolution
(Originally $225, now $175 ea.) Explore the history of life from its humble beginnings as single-celled organisms, to its great blossoming and proliferation, which took place over the course Read More...



Impossible Planet
Recommended: Video Librarian, Educational Media Reviews Online Our planet generates an incredible amount of extraordinary phenomenon. A lot of these wonders can be reasonably explained but others baffle even the most experienced scientists.Impossible Planet takes viewers on a journey around the globe to Read More...



Insects, Geniuses of Strategy
The prejudice surrounding insects has been a source of many misunderstandings. Research has even shown that insects enriching the earth have decreased by 25% over a period of 40 years. Are insects really deserving of the hate and underestimation by human beings? Insects, Geniuses of Strategy looks at the small world of insects, Read More...



Into The Outdoors Series: Encouraging A Connection To Nature
Nine Time Emmy Award WinnerInto the Outdoors aims to create environmental awareness and outdoor lifestyles that empower our next generation to become sustainable stewards of Planet Earth. But it’s not all about science, there's craziness and laughter mixed in, because -- well -- learning should be fun. Title Read More...



Into The Outdoors: Family Adventures Series
Nine Time Emmy Award Winner Into the Outdoors aims to create environmental awareness and outdoorlifestyles that empower our next generationto become sustainablestewards of Planet Earth. What better way to do that than through exciting family adventures? Titles include: Kids Learn How To Catch Their Read More...



Introduction To Biomes Series, An
Scientists divide the diverse natural geographical regions of the world into biomes. Within each biome you find different climates, plant and animal life. This series introduces students to the diversity of biomes and the changes and challenges affecting their future. DESERTSWhen we think of the desert, perhaps we mostly think o Read More...



Kids in the Garden Series
Recommended: School Library Journal, Video Librarian, California School Garden Network and the North American Association for Environmental Education. Official Selection Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival Covers all elementary plant life science standards. Hands-on Horticulture. Wacky, wild and full of wonder, Kids Read More...



My Family And The Galapagos
Highly Recommended: Video Librarian My Family and the Galapagos follows award-winning TV host, marine biologist, and conservationist Monty Halls as he returns to his "favorite place on Earth”—The Galapagos Islands. This time his wife and two young daughters will be joining him for three mont Read More...



Ocean Vet Series
Narrated by Hollywood legend Michael Douglas, Ocean Vet follows the exploits of renowned veterinarian Dr. Neil Burnie and his Ocean Vet team. Together they set out to save, protect, and learn more about Bermuda’s critically important marine life and ecosystem. Witness Dr. Burnie and his team of scientists working wi Read More...



Operation Deep Sea: Shedding Light In The Oceans' Darkness
The oceans encompass more than 90% of our planet’s habitat, yet we know less about these blue depths than about the moon. When every deep sea research dive reveals a new species, you have to wonder what remains to be discovered. By presenting exciting new projects worldwide, this documentary reveals the latest devel Read More...



Return of The Buffalo: Restoring The Great American Prairie
The vast area of the American prairie tells the story of a 150 year experiment: the settlement of the American plains. The radical plan of a scientist couple from New York is to make the Great Plains public property, a common area, and reverse it to its original condition. Project Buffalo Commons is the attempt to t Read More...



Return Of The Wolf: Fears, Legends and Reality
An iconic, mythical animal, the wolf is nevertheless a wild animal and a fearsome predator. This is what Italian and French breeders have realized when it reappeared in the Alps at the beginning of the nineties. The majority of the breeders organized to protect their herds, some in a legal way by creating associations, others i Read More...



Struggle For Oil, The
The demand for energy is rising. For the oil industry, the demand justifies the development of new technologies and the expense of finding new depots. This program uncovers this fascinating crossroads of business and science, as they strive to keep the oil industry burning. Ambitiously technical and financially rewa Read More...



Superlife: Genetic Manipulation 2-part Series
Recommended: Video Librarian Designing Life. Man has been doing it for over 10,000 years. Superlife looks at the stories of how these super organisms came to permeate our planet, and how the latest science is pushing the boundaries to manipulate life for mankind's benefit. The series does not attempt to address Read More...



Surprising World of Rabbits, The
Is there a more inoffensive creature than the rabbit? At first sight, anyway... And yet this herbivorous animal, an easy prey for all manner of predators, has developed a range of astonishing faculties to survive. Sight, hearing, speed, language, reproduction, cooperation... abilities honed and perfected over the centuries in or Read More...



Underwater Creature Features Series
These fun, age appropriate programs feature some of the most widely studied animals that you would find in or around water. Each program highlights life science concepts by introducing young kids to habitats, body parts, migration, adaptation, ecosystems and the life cycle. Educational and focused these programs provide be Read More...



Venice: The Technological Challenge Through The Ages
Recommended: Video Librarian, Educational Media Reviews Online The sea level in Venice has increased drastically in the last century or so, threatening the very existence of the city. Global warming and the harmful effects of tourism have amplified the phenomenon of acqua alta (sudden rise in sea level), rendering the t Read More...