Inc Discovery Communications
1) Biology
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Discovery Education
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (45 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
Learn how the discovery of mitochondria has helped us understand reproduction, ancestral lines, and cancer; how cells convert sugars, fats, and proteins into energy.
2) Physics
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Discovery Education
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (45 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
Nye explores how the universe operates and why things move and work the way they do. He explains the second law of thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and the speed of light.
3) Genetics
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Discovery Education
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (45 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
Nye discusses the process by which scientists came to understand that inherited information is passed according to rules.
4) Medicine
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Discovery Education
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (45 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
Host Bill Nye explores the most significant medical discoveries about the human body, from 1538 until the 1980's.
Publisher
Discovery Channel
Pub. Date
c1997
Physical Desc
1 DVD (50 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A research and recovery expidition to uncover the truth of the sinking of the Titanic. Follow a group of investigators as they dive to the site and analyze the slues toseparate fact from fiction.
Series
Kenny the shark volume Vol. 2
Publisher
Genius Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Edition
Standard edition.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 66 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Kenny is a tiger shark who has found himself in the strange position of being a family pet. He must adapt himself to the placid ways of suburban family life, or he'll have to be put back out to the sea. Includes six epsiodes plus a special bonus episode.
7) Evolution
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Discovery Education
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (45 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
Explore the history of paleontology, beginning at the site of an asteroid that may have brought about the demise of the dinosaurs, and visit Bob Ballard, who discovers new deep-sea life forms.
8) Astronomy
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Discovery Education
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (45 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Nye covers Einstein's theory of general relativity, demostrates how Hubble determined that the universe is expanding, and discusses the gamma ray bursts, black holes, and pulsars.
Series
Publisher
Discovery Education
Pub. Date
2008.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 53 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
From reducing stress and lowering blood pressure to strengthening muscles and building confidence, host Jeff Corwin examines the many ways pets can help people to heal and lead better lives. The presentation looks at the physical, emotional, and psychological benefits pets can have on their owners and those around them.
10) Elephants
Publisher
Distributed by Genius Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
Full screen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (172 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Includes Africa's Elephant Kingdom (A family takes a life and death journey through the African Plains in search of food and water); and Queen of the Elephants (Follow conservationist and adventurer Mark Shand and Parbarti Barua, who is the only female elephant trainer in India, as they journey across India on the backs of these magnificent creatures.
Publisher
Discovery Communications
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (220 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
John Varty has spent the past 30 years turning his passion for nature into a series of relationships with some of the most dangerous big cats in the world, living with them in the wild on their home turf. Featured are stories of some of his most intimate relationships with these big cats. Includes profiles of: a wild mother leopard, two abandoned lion cubs, and two adopted leopard cubs. Also includes Varty's story of teaching two captive-bred tiger...
Publisher
Discovery Communications
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (42 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Provides a definitive and hopeful look at our new energy options. And whether it's by harnessing energy from the sun, waves, wind or heat embedded in the Earth, the inventors and entrepreneurs behind these bold ventures are proving that saving the planet can be a viable, and profitable, endeavor.
14) Postpartum care
Series
Publisher
Discovery Communications
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 DVD (15 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Explains the physical changes a woman's body goes through after the delivery of a baby. Women should be prepared to experience pain, bleeding, lochia excretion, hemorrhoids, and engorgement. Women may also experience hormonal changes that result in an array of emotions including depression. If depression persists women may want to seek professional help from their caregiver, as they may be suffering from postpartum depression."--Container.
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Discovery Education
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (52 minutes): sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
Treating a patient with metastatic cancer differs greatly from therapy options sought by patients with earlier stages of the disease. A panel of experts reveals how they detect, counsel, and care for women with different types of metastatic breast cancer. Case studies illustrate possible treatment options and the potential side effects of each. Finally, a discussion on palliative care wraps up the program.
16) Target Earth
Publisher
Animal Planet
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (172 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Using CGI effects to bring prehistoric creatures to life, this series follows the evolution of Earth's inhabitants and the horrific disasters that decimated them."--Container.
17) No reservations
Publisher
Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2007
Physical Desc
4 DVDs (ca. 342 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Chef and author Anthony Bourdain travels the world sampling local foods and culture.
Publisher
Distributed by Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
Widescreen and full screen.
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (348 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Builders and engineers design and construct the largest, most outrageous and awe-inspiring projects ever conceived, breathing life into fantastic yet impossible creations.
Series
Publisher
Discovery Communications, Inc
Pub. Date
[2003]
Edition
Full screen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (1 hr., 40 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Host Mike Rowe demonstrates some of the dirtiest jobs that have to be done to keep the world fed and cleaned. Mike rides along with some professional road kill collectors, and takes his turn scooping up five-day-old asphalt ornaments. Plus, tag along with a team of San Francisco trash men and learn how some of your discarded scraps are turned into fine wine.
Publisher
Discovery Education
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (53 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"A panel of key opinion leaders focuses on the characteristics of ADHD and examines appropriate diagnosis and treatment options in children, adolescents, and adults. Case studies reveal how clinicians are treating ADHD with medication, behavior therapy, or a combination of treatments. The panel takes a look at the comorbidities that often exist and discuss how best to educate patients"--Container.