A mixture of animation and live footage serves as a background for a narrated introduction to the general ecology and animal life of the two polar regions and to their place in human history.

Investigates the most complex machine of all-- the human body. Explores the vital organs, and examines the instruments of the senses.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the ancient myths that surround our oceans and the modern science behind them.

Learn amazing facts about rocks, gems, and the Earth itself.

Learn about the forces inside the Earth that cause volcanoes to erupt and earthquakes to shake the landscape.

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 entranced us.

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.