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The course is organized around six main themes: inquiries into the history of the cosmos; investigations into the realm of living things; the largely successful attempt to break away from occult explanations of chemical phenomena; the contrasting persistence of such appeals in explaining natural phenomena; the proliferation of physical forces discovered and investigated; and the recurring theme of the relationship of God to nature.

Shows various kinds of cells, explains how cells are the building blocks of all living things and the vast number of cells in all complex organism.

A whole new generation of patriots can be inspired by the memorable songs that explain how our government is set up and how the electoral process works. Plus, keep track of the actual voting results in all 50 states.

A series of lectures with Dr. Edward B. Burger of Williams College and Michael Seabird of University of Texas at Austin.

Learn the principles of sound, the range of human hearing and significant terms, as you discover the science behind everyday sounds. Travel deep into the ocean and high into the skies in search of creatures that use echolocation. Core scientific concepts and principles in the context of real-life situations and events help viewers retain and make strong connections to science.

In this program, join young host, Julianna, as she journeys on an amazing, aquatic adventure, under the sea, through the alphabet from A to Z! Learn both upper and lower case letters and meet some of the most eye-catching and exotic fish in the world! A kid-friendly, interactive approach reinforces identification of letters. There's even an onscreen challenge quiz and a fun sing along to 'The Alphabet Song.'

Discover where and when dinosaurs lived, what they ate, and which modern animals are related to them. Learn how dinosaur fossils where made, and explore a theory of how dinosaurs became extinct.

"Exercise is Medicine, Exercise is Wellness—Existing Opportunities and Trends looks at the current state of health in the United States and discusses the positive impact that engaging in physical activity can have on the efforts to prevent and treat various kinds of health-related conditions. In that regard, the DVD reviews the inherent opportunities that underline the “exercise is medicine, exercise is wellness” concept. In addition,...