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Bill Nye believes that "everyone has an inner nerd just waiting to be awakened by the right passion. In [this book, he] will help you find yours. With his call to arms, he wants you to examine every detail of the most difficult problems that look unsolvable"--Amazon.com.
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
What will the world be like when mankind is extinct? The pyramids may stand forever, but the cities will disappear. Our greatest masterpieces will fade and crumble. As global warming and the depletion of natural resources become ever more pressing issues it is critical to consider how we can reduce our impact on the planet. Journey to locations around the globe already going through the processes of a lack of human intervention. See the changes wrought...
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Venture through our solar system in an epic exploration of the universe and its mysteries. Go on an exhilarating voyage through the cosmos. Witness the sun's birth at the dawn of our solar system, and its death, billions of years in the future; explore the possibility of a human settlement on Mars; and learn about the devastating threats posed by the meteorites, comets, and asteroids that routinely collide with Earth. From the farthest planets and...
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Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
"Arctic ice is melting, sea levels are rising and glaciers are shrinking at alarming rates. The Earth is getting unmistakably warmer. But is this vast potentially catastrophic climate change the result of human behavior? Or is it simply the Earth's natural cycle of warming and cooling periods that have occurred since the planet formed? The History Channel offers an in-depth study of the science behind this controversial hot-button issue" --dvd container....
Publisher
NCircle Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
When Sid decides to sit and watch TV all weekend long, he learns an unhappy fact: that not exercising makes your body feel terrible! When Sid decides that he is only going to eat birthday cake at every meal, he soon regrets his decision. Sid also learns about different kinds of teeth and why brushing them is important, and he discovers why washing his hands is important even when he can't see the germs! Sid and his friends learn new habits and fun...
Publisher
Jim Henson Co
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Sid is excited--about change. Sid's shoes don't fit, and his banana has gone mushy--but why? He and his friends set out to investigate change: decay, growth, and change caused by cold or heat. They ask questions, do experiments, examine cause and effect, and discuss their results. Sid is an inquisitive youngster who tackles the everyday ideas that preschoolers find fascinating (Why do bananas go "bad?" How does my juice box straw work? How does a...
Series
Magic School Bus volume Human Body
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
As Ms. Frizzle leads the way, the class takes an action-packed journey through Arnold's digestive system (For lunch), a pulsating excursion through Ralphie's bloodstream (Inside Ralphie) and an exciting exploration through the Ralphiebot Robot to learn about bones, joints and muscles (Flexes its muscles).