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In this brand-new, 2017, high-definition program, learn all about the moon. How long does it take for the moon to orbit the Earth? What causes the moon to shine? What causes the phases of the moon? What are the phases of the moon? What is the moon's effect on ocean tides? The answers are covered with detailed graphics, diagrams, and exciting video, as well as on-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment to reinforce important concepts...
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Kids will understand the differences between asteroids, comets and meteors, as well as comprehend the history and importance of our moon and our planet. The program begins with a simple definition. The term is repeated numerous times by the narrator and the text shown on-screen. This helps clarify pronunciation and provides opportunities to transfer words from working to long-term memory.
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Start smart. Science I need to know volume 1-2
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Volume 1, Rocks, Minerals and Fossils, teaches what rocks are and how they are formed. Volume Two, The Scientific Method, teaches how to ask the right questions to find reliable solutions. We solve problems everyday. We also ask questions everyday. In order to best come up with answers for our questions or solve our problems, we use a process. The process known as The Scientific Method gives us a format for engaging in a step-by-step approach to come...
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Join Bailey, an adorable 3-D animated character, as he takes a "Butterfly Safari" to a tropical rainforest. Young learners will discover what a tropical rainforest is and what makes this habitat so special. Along with Boggs the frog, Bailey explores many of the strange and varied animal and plant life that call the rainforest home. Viewers will come to appreciate the delicate ecosystem and the reasons why a healthy rainforest is so important to...
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Discover how these two very important bodily systems work together to help keep us alive through a process called cellular respiration. A close-up look at the components of our blood: plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, demonstrates how critical blood is to our survival. Pumped by the heart through a vast network of vessels, our blood is the ultimate pick-up and delivery system, providing nutrients, carrying away harmful waste,...
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This dynamic, high definition, elementary science DVD defines and helps children explore the terms Acceleration, Gravity, Force, Inertia, Motion, and Position. Divided into six segments, this program is designed to reinforce and support a child's comprehension and retention of these terms through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and labels.
7) Air and wind
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Bailey, an adventurous and inquisitive kid, explores the world with the help of his two friends Boggs, a mischievous frog and Maggie, the magical magnifying glass. Bailey learns about the wind, as he experiences it. With help from Maggie and Bailey, viewers learn about the complexity of wind and air, and they come to understand that air is moving all around them.
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This live-action video program incorporates many research-based learning strategies proven to help young viewers learn and retain science vocabulary, utilizing video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and labels. Kids will understand what energy is, how it exists in many different forms (kinetic, solar, potential, sound and wave), and how it works. The program begins with a simple definition.
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Viewers will learn about the three key components of the nervous system; the brain, spinal cord and nerves; all made up of special cells called neurons that transmit electrical impulses throughout the body. They'll discover the different types of neuron, sensory, motor and associative; each with a specialized function. Reflex actions are discussed, as well as an in-depth look at the three main parts of the brain: cerebrum, cerebellum and brain stem....
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Viewers take a trip above the Earth's atmosphere to learn about weather around the world. Kids will come to understand the relationship between water, air and heat and how they interact to make weather happen. Atmosphere, condensation, evaporation and precipitation are explained through animated diagrams. This program also talks about meteorologists and the instruments they use to predict weather.
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The program teaches young viewers that, for food to be of use to our body's cells, food needs to be broken down and absorbed into the bloodstream. It is the job of the digestive system, a complex series of tools designed to reduce nutrients to a form that can be delivered to cells. Kids will also learn that waste products and indigestible materials must be removed from the body. It is the role of the excretory system, which includes the liver, lungs,...
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In Volume One, It's Hot Outside, animated characters, Bailey and Boggs, plan a fun summer day's activity. To do so, knowing what the weather will be is crucial. In Volume Two, It's Freezing, Bailey plans for some wintertime activities. He looks at cold weather and discovers how he can stay warm and retain heat by insulation. Both programs promote connectivity to one's environment and the importance of planning ahead in accordance with forecasted weather...
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Why are habitats important? Questions are answered by introducing the animals and plants that live in different habitats around the world. Explore the polar regions, tundra, desert, grasslands, forests, and water habitats of the world! Incredible footage of animals in their natural environment is used to teach about the many fascinating habitats found on Earth. Even learn how to build an animal-friendly habitat in your own backyard!
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A unique program that introduces electromagnetic waves, their behaviors, and how scientists visualize this data. Each region of the spectrum is described and illustrated with engaging examples. Learn about Radio Waves, Microwaves, Infrared Waves, Visible Light Waves, Ultraviolet Waves, X-Rays, and Gamma Waves. Come and explore the amazing world beyond the visible!
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Bailey, an adventurous and inquisitive kid, explores the world with the help of his two friends Boggs, a mischievous frog and Maggie, the magical magnifying glass. Bailey learns about the wind, as he experiences it. With help from Maggie and Bailey, viewers learn about the complexity of wind and air, and they come to understand that air is moving all around them.
Weather & climate: "Viewers take a trip above the Earth's atmosphere to learn about...
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This live-action video program incorporates many research-based learning strategies proven to help young viewers learn and retain science vocabulary, utilizing video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and labels. Kids will understand the terms: "mass,"newton," "push," "pull," "load," and "friction." The program begins with a simple definition. The term is repeated numerous times by the narrator and the text shown on-screen....