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2) Dinosaur
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Students will gain an understanding of the Jurassic and Mesozoic era through study of paleontology, dinosaur entomology, theories of extinction and dinosaur physiology.
4) Monster
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A journey through fact and fantasy, putting viewers face to face with deadly spiders, scorpions, and ferocious crocodiles. Meet terrifying monsters and discover the real creatures who may have inspired these mythical beasts.
6) Planets
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Journey through space and time, witnessing the birth of the sun and traveling to the outer limits of the solar system.
9) Bird
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Takes you soaring through the sky and around the world in an exciting journey from the bird's distant dinosaur past to its present astonishing variety. Take an up-close look at the staggering range of sizes, shapes, and habitats of these creatures.
10) Butterfly & moth
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Take a flight of fancy with nature's most beguiling creatures. See their miraculous transformation from lowly caterpillar to airborne adult, and learn why these delicate insects have long inspired and entraced us.
11) Fish
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Description
Takes you deep into the waters of the world to discover some of the most exotic creatures in nature. Take the plunge from dazzling coral reefs to the darkest depths to meet fish - a vast and varied group of animals.
12) Insect
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Zoom in on a world of creatures that are industrious, sociable, and environmentally useful, but that are nevertheless avoided and ignored. Safely examine the wonders of the insect through macrophotography and startling 3-D graphics that reveal the true importance of these amazing life forms.
13) Ocean
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Discover the ancient myths that surround our oceans, and the modern science behind them. Part of the 'Eyewitness' video series.
14) Plant
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Description
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.
15) Pond & river
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Takes you on a twisting journey down the great rivers of the world, pausing to visit the thriving realm of freshwater ponds. Travel upstream to find civilization's source - then down again to see the key to our very survival.
16) Rocks & minerals
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English
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Learn amazing facts about rocks, gems, and the Earth itself.
17) Shark
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English
Description
Takes you down into the murky world of sharks and their relatives and reveals what motivates these fascinating creatures. Discover a shark that can fit in your hand and a shark that eats only plankton - and learn that not all sharks are killing machines.
18) Skeleton
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English
Description
Takes you beneath the surface to reveal the hidden secrets of an incredible variety of skeletal structures, none more complex than our own. A symbol of our deepest fears, a miracle of engineering - see the skeleton as never before.
19) Volcano
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English
Description
Learn about the forces inside the Earth that cause volcanoes to erupt and earthquakes to shake the landscape. Part of the 'Eyewitness DVD' video series.
20) Weather
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English
Description
See how different types of weather form and the effect that climate has on our world. Part of the 'Eyewitness' video series.
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