Washoe County Library System

Join biologists on a five-month research expedition through the Arctic to retrace a historic expedition through the icy waters of the Northwest Passage. Along the way, students will see firsthand some of the alarming changes taking place in the Arctic - and how human activities may be transforming life in this fragile ecosystem and setting off an environmental time bomb.

Examines the roots of the Holocaust, meet some of its victims and survivors. Who betrayed Anne Frank? searches for information about who disclosed the location of the family to the Nazis. Reunion: Children of La Hille reunites the children who were sent into hiding from the Nazis by their families.

Travel down under- and then further south to Tasmania- for a look at these pouched mammals. Examine kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian devils, wallabies, and wombats in their native habitats.

Travel across the United States and to South America to view some of Jeff's favorite cold-blooded air-breathing vertebrates. The reptiles you'll see include rattlesnakes, cottonmouth snakes, white alligators, and many more!

Scientists discuss how earthquakes are forecast. Examines the causes of earthquakes, covering: plate tectonics, waves, vibrations, and faults.

Bill Nye leads us on an electrifying journey to the sources of energy and the technology that enables us to tap into it and distribute it around the world.