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Ultimate Science DVD Classics Collection



Experience five powerful scientific programs and discover big savings!The Ultimate Guide: The Human Body DVDHow can a bone withstand 1,000 pounds of force without breaking? Why do some people bleed more easily than others? And, how can sound be used to make blind people see? These are just a few of the mysteries you'll explore in this fascinating documentary.Through amazing internal photography and advanced computer graphics, get an intimate look at nature's most complex machine. And, as a bonus feature, also included is the groundbreaking Discovery Pictures/BBC co-production "The Human Body" – a large-format film that follows a family through a normal day to illustrate the biological processes that take place within us.With the help of thermal imaging and other cutting-edge cinematic techniques, explore the complexities of the human body in astonishing detail.Parasites: Eating Us Alive DVDWhile many of us harbor secret fears of vicious or venomous animals, most are unaware that some of the deadliest creatures on Earth live right on and even inside us: microscopic parasites. Take a fascinating tour of a hidden, miniature world that will make your skin crawl. Under the microscope, parasitic life forms resemble something out of a horror movie, but not all are deadly. Learn about the minute, harmless insects that live in our hair, under our skin and even on our eyelashes. Meet the microscopic, one-celled protozoa that live within our blood cells, causing diseases like malaria and killing millions of people annually. Perhaps most fascinating about these invaders are their incredible life cycles and survival strategies. They can adapt faster than we can attack and have shown a remarkable immunity to treatment, often turning our body's best defenses against us.The Ultimate Guide: Volcanoes DVDTake a look at the latest volcanic survey data and marvel at the frightening number of volcanoes heating up around the world. Is this a simple, geological coincidence, or the sign of some larger, potentially deadly pattern at work? Join one group of scientists as they reveal a number of cutting-edge theories to explain the sudden surge in volcanic activity. Then, watch as they put those theories to the test at the summit of smoldering Mount Tungurahua in Ecuador. It's a high-stakes game of man versus the mountain; because if any of these theories prove correct, they could help forecast future volcanic activity and save lives all over the planet.America's Tsunami: Are We Next? DVDOn December 26, 2004, the world's deadliest tsunami hit the coast of Thailand. Nearly a year later, a team of dedicated scientists has come together to determine the exact cause of the catastrophe, where the next tsunami may strike and how it can be prevented. Join divers as they head to the ocean floor to investigate a critical seabed – one larger than the entire Alps mountain range and likely a key component in the

Everest: Science in the Death Zone DVD



Scale Mount Everest with a daring team of trauma doctors as they attempt to make medical history. Using themselves as guinea pigs and the mountain as a laboratory, watch them risk their lives in the name of science.Discover what it means to struggle in the Death Zone – an area with little oxygen – as the climbers' bodies fight for survival on the mountainside. Although their quest is extremely dangerous, their work could possibly change the face of emergency medicine.

T-Rex: New Science, New Beast DVD



Delve deep into the world of Tyrannosaurus Rex as we re-visit the past to re-write the history of this hulking beast. Discard your previous assumptions and explore the latest T-Rex discoveries to reveal the true history, biology and mechanics of this massive creature.With a new crew of paleontologists on the scene, see how breakthrough interdisciplinary research – merging traditional paleontology with new engineering and biomechanics – has uncovered new data on how quickly the T-Rex grew, how fast it moved and how it survived while chronicling the surprising family tree that links this mighty creature to the graceful birds of flight we see today.

Discovery Chem-X 1000 Science Lab



Explore the world of chemistry with an exciting lab that unveils hidden secrets in everyday items.Features:Magically change colors of liquids Extract iron from food Test for starches and sugars Learn how to purify water Create mixtures and solids Conduct experiments with acids and bases Includes:Carry/Storage CaseCardboard BoxInstruction ManualTest Tube RackBottle of Iron Fillings #17Bottle of Borax #7Bottle of Cobalt Chloride #102 Bottles of Guar Gum #20Bottle of Ferric Ammonium Sulfate #19Bottle of Sodium Carbonate #36Bottle of Polyacrylate #31Bottle of Potassium Iodide #33Bottle of Universal Indicator #60Beam Balance KitSnap ArtVacuform Lab Plate3 Cotton Swabs"pH" Control Paper10 Eco-Foam PeanutsConductivity Tester4 Pipettes9-Volt Battery Cap2 Sheets of Filter PaperFunnelMeasuring Spoon3 Test Tubes w/capsSafety gogglesTweezers10 ml graduated cylinder6" Ruler MagnetShrinkwrap filmInstruction manualConduct fun and interesting experiments while learning about chemical reaction process.

I Shouldn't Be Alive: Science of Survival DVD Set



Purchase this two-disc, four-episode set and save over 20% off the regular price (if purchased separately)!Discover the limits of human endurance as survivors of deadly blizzards, shipwrecks and more relive their near-death experiences – and the critical decisions that brought them back from the brink. Then, meet real-life survival experts who demonstrate what it takes for ordinary people to overcome extraordinary odds.Lost in the SnowDriving through the Sierra Nevadas en route to a family funeral, Jim Stolpa, his wife and five-month-old baby encounter a raging blizzard that leaves their truck stranded in a snowdrift. Survival expert Les Stroud explains the best way to make it through a deadly winter night – including turning a car seat into a pair of boots. Jaws of DeathConservation turns into desperation when naturalist Greg Rasmussen crashes his microlight while tracking rhinos in a Zimbabwean national park. One of Africa's most respected trackers and guides, Phil West demonstrates his secrets of survival on the savannah.Escape From the AmazonWhen three young men decide to explore the headwaters of the Amazon river, they think they're in for the adventure of a lifetime. Former Green Beret Myke Hawke shows you how to make it out of the jungle alive – including how to find fresh water and build your own shelter.Shark SurvivorFive sailors leave Maine for what they think will be a leisurely trip down the east coast. But when a violent storm erupts, capsizing the ship, the crew scrambles for the life raft. A former survival instructor for the U.S. Air Force teaches the proper way to fend off a hungry shark and shows you how to make the most of your environment at sea.Thess title are part of Season 1.

MythBusters: Anti-Gravity Device DVD



Join Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman as they debunk, decode and demystify pop culture's most baffling urban myths and legends. Using modern-day science, they put each myth to the test, separating the real from the really out there.Adam and Jamie test a holiday humdinger – is it true that leaving Christmas lights on your tree overnight can cause it to burst into flames? To test this theory, Adam and Jamie load a tree with over 3,000 lights and get ready for action!Meanwhile, Kari, Grant and Tori investigate a frontier technology that if confirmed would take-off in a big way. Anti-gravity is the holy grail of science. But, is it science or science-fiction? With a flick of a switch, can you simply turn off gravity? Our intrepid trio will attempt to answer these questions as they test the claims of several anti-gravity devices – a spinning top that levitates, a high voltage "lifter" and a Hamel Generator.

Baby Mammoth DVD



Travel back to prehistory and get an unprecedented glimpse into the future – as scientists contemplate the possibility of cloning a real baby mammoth. The saga begins in remote central Siberia, where gold miners unearth an intact, frozen baby mammoth from the Pleistocene Era. In this exclusive Discovery Channel program, scientists study not only how the ancient animal lived and died but determine that cloning the mammoth could become a reality in our lifetimes.Join top paleontologists and experts in high-tech DNA technology and cutting-edge forensic science as they unveil the ice-covered world of the mammoth and explore the possibility that these mighty animals could walk the Earth again. Experience this fascinating journey into cutting-edge science and learn how science fiction may someday become science fact!

Mystery of the Senses - Sight DVD



Join famed sensory epicure Diane Ackerman in a look at our most revealing sense – sight. Mystery of the Senses – Sight takes a unique approach by exploring the connection between art, science and sight using examples of early Native American petroglyphs and the more modern work of Roy Lichtenstein and M.C. Escher.

Classic Car Hunters DVD



Enter the world of classic car hunting and restoration – from a classic 'barn find' to the 2004 Concours De'Elegance at Pebble Beach. Learn how forgotten, hidden or destroyed one-of-a-kind cars are being refurbished using cutting-edge science, artisan craftsmanship and sheer determination.

Explosions Gone Wrong DVD



Witness some of the scariest and most incredible explosions ever caught on video and learn how and why they happen. With jaw-dropping footage of exploding buildings, roads, trains, vehicles and more, experts weigh in on the science behind what sparks these mega blasts and how they can be prevented.