 | Connections: Season 1 DVD Set
Follow James Burke as he turns science into a detective story. Join him as he tracks through 12,000 years of history for the clues that lead us to eight life changing inventions – the atom bomb, telecommunications, the computer, the production line, jet aircraft, plastics, rocketry and television.Expanding across 19 countries and 150 locations, learn how such changes have occurred as a result of "triggers", and see how these changes have their own triggering effect on both related and unrelated fields. |
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 | Surviving Katrina Download
Behold the everyday heroes of Hurricane Katrina in this inspiring and gripping docu-drama. Take an up-close look at the science behind the storm and immerse yourself in the personal stories of people who took destiny into their own hands. Through in-depth story telling and in-the-moment information, gain a better understanding of how this disaster unfolded – from the failed engineering of the levees to the actions of local and national leadership during and after Katrina made land fall. |
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 | Voyage to the Planets & Beyond DVD
Join an international team of astronauts for a fictitious journey to the outer reaches of the solar system. Comprised of five astronauts from the world's leading, space-faring nations, the crew embarks on a six-year journey to Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Pluto and the deadliest body in the solar system: the Sun. Using modern-day science, the crew demonstrates just how such a voyage might be possible and how future astronauts might survive the rigors of long-range spaceflight.Presented in full screen format. |
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 | Surviving Katrina DVD
Last summer, Hurricane Katrina brought havoc to the Gulf Coast, causing over a thousand deaths and driving millions from their homes.Surviving Katrina is an inspiring and gripping story of these events from an insider perspective. This docu-drama focuses on the everyday heroes who struggled through unimaginable hardships.Through in-depth story telling, along with in-the-moment information that explores the science of the catastrophic storm, the viewer gains a better understanding of how this event unfolded – and of those who struggled and survived in the face of extreme adversity. |
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 | FIRST Robotics 2004 DVD
This isn't your average science project! In this intimate yet hi-tech show, get inside the world of Robotics competitions.Follow three diverse teams of high school students preparing for and competing in the 2004 FIRST Robotics Competition. The schedule is tight with just six weeks to build and test their robots. This fiercely competitive contest attracts over 20,000 students each year. Will the teams break new ground in the world of robotics or be left with a pile of wires and disappointment? |
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 | Earthquakes Activity Set
Make the earth move with this do-it-yourself earthquake kit – ideal for tomorrow's geologists.Simulate your own rumbling, shaking earthquakesMove giant land massesKnock over houses and treesShake the magnitude meterRumbling soundEarth shaking motionFeatures a 44-page science book with 12 fun activitiesDiscover the causes and effects of earthquakes around the worldBrace yourself for rumbling, shaking and dramatic earthquakes that you make – and control – yourself.Safety warning: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children. |
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 | Discovery Lightning Lab
Strike out on an electrifying journey with this dramatic lightning lab.Stage an incredible lightning showWatch and listen to four pre-programmed stormsMastermind your own storm with up to four striking boltsCalculate the distance of oncoming stormsEnlighten yourself on the science, dangers and lore of lightningFall asleep to a pre-programmed night light showAuto-shutoff feature saves energyCreate a riveting, lighting-fueled mood while delving into this fascinating force of nature. Brilliant fun for meteorologists of all ages. |
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 | Genetics & DNA Kit
Investigate the fascinating world of DNA - secrets only heredity can reveal.Comb for the clues heredity holdsDetect the importance of genetics Play inheritance games to predict dominant and recessive traitsIsolate DNA in a tomato as genetic matter forms before your eyesAssemble an elegant double-stranded helical DNA modelExperiment with genetic engineering by breeding bacteriaIncludes goggles, test tubes, swabs, a 48-page manual and moreFuture crime scene investigators will unearth valuable bio-chemistry know-how with this hands-on introduction to the science of genetics. |
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 | MythBusters: Season 2 DVD Set
Follow the MythBusters in this 11-episode, 4-DVD set as they debunk, decode and demystify some of the most popular urban myths and legends. Using modern-day science, they put each myth to the test, separating the real from the really out there.Episodes Include:Myths RevisitedScuba DiverAncient Death RayElevator of DeathBeat the Radar DetectorQuicksandExploding JawbreakerPing Pong RescueBoom-Lift CatapultExploding HouseMing Dynasty AstronautThey don't just tell myths, they put them to the test - and methodically bust urban legends in the process. |
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 | The Brainiac Box Game
Quiz yourself – or better yet, your friends – with facts every smart person should know. 600 flashcards of trivia questions provide hours of entertainmentFacts are both serious and silly, and can be used as an effective study toolCategories include math and science, arts and humanities, and the social sciencesWhether you're looking to spice up Friday nights or gear up for an appearance on Jeopardy, this game's got the questions – and answers – you need. |
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