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"Biomes of the World in Action" is a fun, informative series that takes students on a fast-paced eco-adventure around the world exploring the many characteristics that make these large regions of the world different from one another.

"Biomes of the World in Action" is a fun, informative series that takes students on a fast-paced eco-adventure around the world exploring the many characteristics that make these large regions of the world different from one another.

"Biomes of the World in Action" is a fun, informative series that takes students on a fast-paced eco-adventure around the world exploring the many characteristics that make these large regions of the world different from one another.

Looks at the story of the great epidemic plague that struck Europe in the mid-14th century and killed over 25 million. Discusses the causes and symptoms, spread of the plague, why it was so devastating to the population, the role of religion, the results of depopulation on agriculture, the economy, and the feudal system.

This disc features "Living in Medieval Europe," an approximately 20-minute video program featuring age-appropriate content that explores the Middle Ages.

Using both the free Web and the invisible Web, students will learn how to focus, strategize, refine and evaluate their research throughout the search process.

Throughout their lives, successful people use information to make decisions, solve problems and communicate more effectively. Based on information literacy standards, this series helps students learn to navigate our complex, information-rich world through the development of critical research skills and the ability to access, evaluate and use information.

Throughout their lives, successful people use information to make decisions, solve problems and communicate more effectively. Based on information literacy standards, this series helps students learn to navigate our complex, information-rich world through the development of critical research skills and the ability to access, evaluate and use information.

We live in a world saturated with media: Media Literacy is the ability to understand these messages and make informed decisions by learning to access, analyze, evaluate and even create various forms of media.

A successful research project depends on evaluating, analyzing and selecting information; developing and refining a thesis; and using quotes effectively to support an argument. The key to tying together solid sources, credible facts and supporting details into a cohesive and effective product is organization.

In every research project comes the moment of truth: the presentation. Whether presented orally, in print or via multimedia, all effective presentations possess thoughtful content, a solid structure and an appropriate format for the target audience.

Evolution offers a groundbreaking and definitive view of the extraordinary impact the evolutionary process has had on our understanding of the world around us.

Oceans provide habitats for millions of marine species and cover more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface. Segments detail seafloor maps, the role of water in our planet's life cycles, three states of matter, and the crucial balance among all life-forms.

Segment 1: Geologic Time (6 min.) Learn how absolute and relative times help scientists examine the Earth's age, as well as prehistoric life forms. Segment 2: Prehistoric Life (4 min.) Discover how fossils are formed and see the clues they give scientists to learn details about prehistoric life and the history of our planet.

Segment 1: (6 min.) Life Cycles - All organisms undergo cycles of life. Learn about the life cycles of several animals, including reproduction. Segment 2: (5 min.) Heredity - Learn about genes and heredity and discover the genetic connection between modern birds and ancient dinosaurs.