Examine the natural forces of gravity and friction that are constantly at work on Earth. Then discover the principles and forces that govern moving objects — and how we use them to our advantage. Includes four feature segments.
Facts About Forces — Laws of Motion — Rotation and Revolution — How We Fly
The acclaimed children's series from Jim Henson Productions is back with this collection containing three episodes in which big, lovable, Bear attempts to teach children about the value of practice and of having patience.
Excitement is everywhere at the Big Blue House -- you can see it, hear it, touch it, taste it and even smell it -- in delightful adventures that promote creative exploration and imagination! Fun is in the air when Snook the skunk drops in for a day of discovery in ''Smell-O-Rama.'' Then, Bear and the whole gang learn about the world around them using their five senses in ''The Senseless Detectives.'' It's sense-sational fun for everyone! Bonus features include four sing-along songs and continuous ''Play-Through'' option.
Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: Plants
The diverse world of plants is the topic of this episode in the award-winning series Bill Nye the Science Guy. Despite the fact that plants are rooted to the ground, they are able to manufacture their own food, and some have interesting adaptations to keep from being eaten. Bill Nye introduces these plants and others, including ones that trap and eat insects. He brings his usual humorous touches to the program to keep the science information entertaining, including kid-pleasing graphics and odd camera angles.
4000 Essential English Words is a six-book series that is designed to focus on practical high-frequency words to enhance the vocabulary of learners from high beginning to advance levels. The series presents a variety of words that cover a large percentage of the words that can be found in many spoken or written texts. Thus, after mastering these target words, learners will be able to fully understand vocabulary items when they encounter them in written and spoken form.