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Dorling Kindersley Vision.
1) Bird
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
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.
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
p2004, c1994
Language
English
Description
Experience the sites and sounds of the jungle as you journey through the rainforests of the world. Students will learn about pollination, propagation and photosynthesis and meet diverse creatures that inhabit these regions.
3) Jungle
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
p2009, c1994
Language
English
Description
Experience the sites and sounds of the jungle as you journey through the rainforests of the world. Learn about pollination, propagation and photosynthesis and meet diverse creatures that inhabit these regions.
4) Dinosaur
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
p2004, c1994
Language
English
Description
Students will gain an understanding of the Jurassic and Mesozoic era through study of paleontology, dinosaur entomology, theories of extinction and dinosaur physiology.
5) Planets
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
p2004, c1996
Language
English
Description
Journey through space and time, witnessing the birth of the sun and traveling to the outer limits of the solar system.
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Schlessinger Meda
Pub. Date
p2004, c1996
Language
English
Description
This program explores Earth's age, uncovers fossils and traces evolution through the geological time periods. It also examines continental drift, cockroaches, early communication, and the role of mass extinctions throughout history.
Series
Language
English
Description
Explores the dangerous and destructive forces of nature, from hurricanes to volcanoes, tornadoes to avalanches and earthquakes. Rare footage reveals the Earth at its most violent. The making of Eyewitness (written and produced by Bill Butt ; director/cameraman Mike Kamei ; music by Guy Michelmore) shows the camera and computer techniques used in the production of the series opening screens.
9) Monster
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
p2004, c1996
Language
English
Description
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.
10) Desert
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2010, c1994
Language
English
Description
A mixture of animation and live footage serves as a background for a narrated introduction to the geographical history of deserts, their animal life and their importance for human culture.
12) Prehistoric life
Series
Publisher
DK Vision
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
A mixture of animation and live footage serves as a background for a narrated introduction to the history of the creation of the earth, the origin of life, and the evolution of the many species including early man.
13) Volcano
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Learn about the forces inside the Earth that cause volcanoes to erupt and earthquakes to shake the landscape.
14) Insect
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
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.
15) Shark
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Takes you down into the murky world of sharks and their relatives, reveals what motivates these fascinating creatures, and dispels some myths about their behavior. 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.
16) Mammal
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Reveals the most amazing facts and folklore about our favorite furry animals. Towering or tiny, ferocious or friendly, mammals trot, hop, swim, and soar. Meet the creatures that make up this huge and varied family.
17) Skeleton
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
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.
18) Fish
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
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.
19) Pond & river
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2007, c1994
Language
English
Description
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.
20) Ocean
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Discover the ancient myths that surround our oceans and the modern science behind them.