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Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Scientists from the Smithsonian Center for Tropical Research document the astounding abundance of diversity in tropical rainforests to discover why so many species coexist that are competing for the same resources. In North America, the Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction project explores why removing just one species dramatically changed the distribution of plants and animals up and down the food web.
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
American film director Otto Preminger was originally born in Austria-Hungary in 1905 He directed more than 35 feature films in a five-decade known for film noir mysteries such as Laura (1944) and Fallen Angel (1945), while in the 1950s and 1960s, he directed a number of high-profile adaptations of popular novels that pushed the boundaries of censorship by dealing with taboo topics such as drug addiction (The Man with the Golden Arm, 1955), rape (Anatomy...
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
Français
Description
Developed by the BBC, MUZZY teaches French to children as young as two. Employing a natural immersion approach that mimics the way the child learned their first language, MUZZY teaches 1,200+ words. In this vocabulary builder video, MUZZY teaches children to count from 1 to 10 in French.
Series
Language
English
Description
Learn common French conversational phrases with our French in Three Minutes series! In France, manners are important, and this step-by-step video teaches you some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking French. A native French teacher will explain the simple phrases necessary. In this lesson, you'll learn how to say not and don't have French.
Pub. Date
[2007], c1999
Language
English
Description
Behind every calculus problem, neatly packaged and ready to solve, is a word problem. But before coming to terms with word problems, this program examines local extrema and local maximums and minimums. Next, the first- and second-derivative tests for local extrema are studied. Finally, max/min word problems-like how to make packaging for Uncle Skippy's Premium Edible Dirt-are addressed, and the five-step process for solving them is applied.
Series
Pub. Date
[2006], c2006
Language
English
Description
Computer animation is used to make basic electronic components come to life in this very informative training video. The principles of semiconductor materials, transistor operation, transistor construction, transistor types, diodes, and other basic electronic components are illustrated with very interesting experiments and computer animation. This is a "must have" for courses in electronics, electricity, motor controls, technology, air conditioning,...
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
The Cutting Edge team engages learners through amusing situations, entertaining characters, interesting conversation, and strong story lines. In "How Was Your Week," English learners will learn about irregular verbs and how to talk about things that happened in the past- this morning, yesterday, last week, and last month.
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Developed by the BBC, MUZZY teaches British English to children as young as two. Employing a natural immersion approach that mimics the way the child learned their first language, MUZZY teaches 1,200+ words. In this vocabulary builder video, MUZZY teaches children to count from 1 to 10 in British English.
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Developed by the BBC, MUZZY teaches British English to children as young as two. Employing a natural immersion approach that mimics the way the child learned their first language, MUZZY teaches 1,200+ words. In this vocabulary builder video, MUZZY teaches children about names of animals in British English.
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Developed by the BBC, MUZZY teaches American English to children as young as two. Employing a natural immersion approach that mimics the way the child learned their first language, MUZZY teaches 1200+ words and concepts through a captivating animated video story across 12 units. Children acquire a functional vocabulary that contributes to true bilingualism as they watch the episodes about the loveable extraterrestrial Muzzy and his friends. In Unit...
14) Muzzy (French)
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
Français
Description
Developed by the BBC, MUZZY teaches French to children as young as two. Employing a natural immersion approach that mimics the way the child learned their first language, MUZZY teaches 1200+ words and concepts through a captivating animated video story across 12 units. Children acquire a functional vocabulary that contributes to true bilingualism as they watch the episodes about the loveable extraterrestrial Muzzy and his friends. In Unit 10, children...
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Pronunciation is the key to clear communication in any language and in this video series, you'll learn to perfect your French pronunciation! Whether you're new to French or have been studying for a while and want to polish your pronunciation, this series is for you.
19) English at Work
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Learn to apologize appropriately, and to identify verbs that take the infinitive–"want," "seem," "attempt," "demand," "expect," "like" and"love."
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
This short program introduces the viewer to the Science Fictions genre offering context and examples. Salient points include the four most common themes: our use of technology, the relationships between humanity and science, depictions of the “other,” and visions of the past, present, or future. It also includes a short discussion on how the science fiction genre approaches deeper philosophical questions like what it means to be human.
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