Explores the forces that shape our planet and affect our lives, from hurricanes to volcanoes. Rare footage reveals the Earth at its most violent.

Journey through space and time, witnessing the birth of the sun and traveling to the outer limits of the solar system.

An exploration of the world through different eyes, revealing there is more to sight than that which meets the human eye.

This documentary introduces students to the world of cephalopods -- octopus, squids and cuttlefish. The film shows how octopus and their cousins survive and behave in their habitat.

"What is beauty? Why do certain proportions and patterns evoke a plesant feeling? Mathematicians and artists alike agree that beauty can be found in nature and in art, architecture, and music. From the rhythms of Wynton Marsalis to the patterns of the Fibonacci sequence found in shells, beauty has a certain mathematical truth to it"--Container.

"Spark discussion in your classroom with this unique look at the Bill of Rights. High school students describe and debate the decisions of four Supreme Court cases involving the freedoms of speech and assembly, flag burning, and due process. A University of California law professor summarizes the cases. Listen to some actual Supreme Court debate"--Container.

Part I: Learn about the fascinating history of money, where and how money is made, and what determines its value. Part II: Get a close-up view of banking that explains the basic principles of personal money management, including how to open a bank account and descritions of checks, loans, and interest rates.

"This program chronicles the brilliant exploits and initiatives of Suleyman I, dubbed "the Magnificent" by an admiring Europe. During his 46 years as sultan, he more than doubled the territories inherited from his father, creating an empire bounded by Vienna in the west, the upper Arab peninsula in the east, the Crimea in the north, and Sudan in the south. In addition, art, architecture, science, theology, and the law all flourished under his rule--a...