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Publisher
Distributed by Questar, Inc
Pub. Date
[2010]
Edition
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Hummingbirds are the tiniest of birds, yet they are some of the toughest creatures on the planet. Using cameras able to capture over 500 images a second, the hummingbirds' magical world can finally be seen and appreciated. Nature reveals their stunning abilities as they have never been seen before. Narrated by F. Murray Abraham.
2) Skyscrapers
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
c2000
Edition
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Why was New York's most famous skyscraper dubbed the "Empty State Building"? How big is Japan's planned "supertower"? Tour the world's most incredible skylines with award-winning author/illustrator, and captivating storyteller, David Macaulay, and trace the amazing stories of skyscrapers. From France's Gothic cathedrals to Malaysia's record-breaking Petronas Towers, this video introduces courageous creators, recounts little-known history, and reveals...
3) Domes
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
c2000
Edition
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
What holds up the astrodome? Why did the Romans leave a hole in the roof of the Pantheon? Tour the world and trace the 2000-year history of domes with award-winning author/illustrator, and captivating storyteller, David Macaulay. From Houston's astrodome to Rome's St. Peter's Cathedral, to the geodesic domes of Buckminster Fuller, this video introduces ingenious designers, recounts rarely told heroic stories, and reveals amazing triumphs through spectacular...
4) Dams
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
c2000
Edition
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Changing the course of rivers has changed the course of history. Award-winning author/illustrator, and captivating storyteller, David Macaulay goes to extremes to bring you an unprecedented look at the power of dams. From the banks of the Nile to the top of the Hoover Dam, you'll meet the courageous and ambitious builders, relive the deadly disasters, and discover the little-known personal triumphs and tragedies behind the greatest dams ever built....
5) Bridges
Series
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
c2000
Edition
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
What enables a simple arch bridge to support such great weight? What holds up a suspension bridge? David Macaulay introduces the designers who dared to extend roads and railways with ingenious but sometimes flawed designs. From the Golden Gate Bridge to some of the world's groundbreaking spans, explore dozens of monumental engineering feats through historic film footage, photographs, illustrations and dramatic recreations.
Publisher
Manufactured and distributed by NCircle Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2007
Edition
Not Supplied
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
It's been snowing all night and the snow removal crew is working hard to clear the streets. "Blower," the big blowing machine gobbles up the piles of snow and shoots it up into huge dump trucks that haul it away to the dumping station. "Bobcats" scoot up and down the sidewalks, pushing all the snow into the street, while "Big Dude" the snowplow makes nice neat rows for "Blower" to pick up.
Publisher
SNI/SI Networks
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Forget the white lab coat and boring test tubes of your stuffy old school science class. Join teen hosts Paula, Andrew and Pemma in three off-the-wall SciQ explorations, where science is fun and always an adventure. What's your science quotient? Contains Underwater, Snow, and Flight.
Publisher
SNI/SI Networks
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Embark on exciting adventures (right in your own living room) under the wacky tutelage of teen hosts Paula, Andrew and Pemma, who compete against one another as they make discoveries in science and technology. Forget your stuffy science classroom. In these SciQ explorations, it's always fun. Includes CSI, Spies, Movie Magic, and Sound.
10) How's that made?
Publisher
Western New York Broadcasting Association
Pub. Date
c2006
Edition
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Brings great books to life onscreen through rich illustrations and live shows.
Publisher
Smithsonian Networks
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Sometimes, the most fascinating place to explore is your own backyard. No matter where you happen to live, there are incredible creatures all around. Discover all sorts of critters right outside the door. Schriemer not only unearths fuzzy, squirmy, slimy, gilled, winged, and multi-legged creatures, he shares fun facts about them and introduces kids to how they go about their daily business.
Series
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
c 2012
Edition
[Widescreen format].
Language
English
Description
How Smart Can We Get? How do you get a genius brain? Is it all in the genes? Or is it hard work? Episodes include: Einstein's Brain; Mystery of the Savant Brain; What is Intelligence? and Profile: Sian Beilock.
Publisher
Educate Products
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
Fullscreen ed.
Language
English
Description
Digging up dinosaurs: host LeVar Burton sets off in his jeep to explore the mystery surrounding the life and death of the dinosaur. Mummies made in Egypt: describes the techniques and the reasons for the use of mummification in ancient Egypt.
16) Tunnels
Series
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
c2004, 2000
Edition
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
"How do tunnels stay dry under water? Who dug the first tunnels? Go underground with award-winning author-illustrator, and captivating storyteller, David Macaulay... and get an amazing look at tunnels through spectacular film footage, little-known facts and dramatic recreations. From ancient Rome to the remarkable Channel Tunnel that connects France and England, Tunnels introduces courageous engineers, relives deadly disasters, and reveals little-known...
17) Farm life
Publisher
Western New York Broadcasting Association
Pub. Date
c2006
Edition
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Brings great books to life onscreen through rich illustrations and live shows.
Series
Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
2016
Edition
Not Supplied
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
It's Christmas time and the Wild Kratts are taking a break from creature adventuring to celebrate. They are beginning to open their presents when the Wild Kratts alarm sounds. The villains, Zach Varmitech, Gaston Gourmand, and Donita Donata are kidnapping all the baby animals to turn them into Christmas ornaments! Christmas will have to wait as the Wild Kratts spring into action to save their friends and get them home for Christmas.
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
"CONSEQUENCES examines the scope of the obesity epidemic and explores the serious health consequences of being overweight or obese. CHOICES offers viewers the skinny on fat, revealing what science has shown about how to lose weight, maintain weight loss and prevent weight gain. CHILDREN IN CRISIS documents the damage obesity is doing to our nation's children. Through individual stories, this film describes how the strong forces at work in our society...
20) The point
Publisher
BMG Music
Pub. Date
2003
Edition
Fullscreen.
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of Oblio, a round-headed boy living in the land of "Point", where everything and everybody has one. Since his head isn't pointed like everyone else's, Oblio, along with his trusty dog, Arrow is banished to the "Pointless Forest." Once there, the adventure begins, with Oblio and Arrow encountering one extraordinary character after another as they make their way on their wonderful journey.
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