Washoe County Library System

A look at one of the world's most complex machines, capable of laughing, crying, and even reproducing itself.

This DVD helps viewer to appreciate the rich cultural heritage of Mexico and how it affects the daily lives of its citizens. Viewer also will find that Mexico's indigenous people and Spanish rule have influenced the ceremorial dress, folktales, foods and holidays of Mexico. Sample a day in the life of a fisherman's son and a student from Mexico City and take a trip to a local market ...

Sailing 500 years before Columbus, the Vikings are credited with being the first Europeans to reach the New World. Discover why they decided to leave their homes, how their ships' technology enabled them to voyage to new lands, and their quests to settle new colonies.

Filled with extraordinary photographs, computer re-enactments, and astonishing revelations, Conspiracy? provides a gripping look at the life and death of the People's Princess.

Students explore the settlement of Quebec and daily life.

Students explore the settlement of Jamestown through realistic reenactments filmed at actual historic locations.

Through the ages, man has depended on plants for everything from oxygen to food to building supplies. Gives a colorful tour of the world's most dazzling flora - from the most magical to the most bizarre. Watch buds burst, flowers bloom, and discover the myriad ways plants struggle to survive.

Students will learn about the properties of ocean water and the materials within it. They will discover the importance of tides, the general topography of the ocean floor and the various life zones that can be foundat different depths.

Whether with friends, siblings, classmates, or adults, sometimes when people disagree they can feel angry or frustrated, and the disagreement can turn ugly and hurtful very quickly. The program demonstrates true-to-life, age appropriate scenarios and five proven ways to disagree and be respectful: Stay calm, don't make it personal, be considerate of others' feelings and ideas, and communicate by using I-statements and good listening skills.

Consists of twelve 30-min. lectures that provide an overview of Islam. Discusses Islam's role as both a religion and a way of life, and its deep impact on world affairs both historically and today. Covers topics such as Muhammad, jihad, Sufism, Muslim beliefs about other faiths, the possible future relations between Islam and the West, Islamic civilization's contributions to art, law, and science, whether the Quran condones terrorism and what it says...