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5) Amphibians
Series
Pub. Date
2004
Description
Bill Nye explains how cold-blooded amphibians can live both on land and in water. And, he demystifies the process of metamorphosis.
Series
Pub. Date
c2004
Description
"From the "Bungee Zone" in British Columbia to New York Harbor's Verranzano Narrows Bridge (one of the longest suspension bridges in the world), our daredevil host, Bill Nye, goes to any length to prove the structural principles of tension and compression"--Container
Series
Pub. Date
2005
Description
In this video Bill Nye demonstrates optical illusions to show that the brain doesn't always correctly interpret what it sees. Bill also shows an M.R.I. of his brain and explains how messages are sent to the central nervous system. This video contains an experiment to determine reaction time.
Series
Pub. Date
2008, c2005
Description
"In Storms, see what happens when huge masses of air collide. Destructive or not, storms benefit us. The tropical regions of the Earth would be too hot to inhabit--and the subpolar regions too cold -- if we didn't have hurricanes and typhoons to distribute the Earth's heat so efficiently"--Container.
12) Genes
Pub. Date
2008
Description
"Did you know that genes determine everything from hair and eye color to whether or not you can roll your tongue? It's all in the genes you inherited from your mother and father. Join Bill in Genes, as he explores the chromosomal world of DNA."--Container.
Pub. Date
2008
Description
Safety Smart Science with Bill Nye the Science Guy explores the science of safety by going behind the scenes at Underwriters Laboratories and discovering how products that use electricity are tested to keep us safe. Learn the shocking truth about conductors and insulators and why electricity can be dangerous if you become part of the circuit.
14) Flowers
Series
Pub. Date
2009
Description
Bill Nye shows that flowers are more than just pretty faces. They make seeds, play a key role in pollination, and help plants to reproduce.
Pub. Date
[2011]
Description
Bill Nye the Science Guy magnifies the big science behind tiny germs. By exploring the science of health and germs, Bill shows students how hand-washing, eating nutritious food, and getting enough exercise and sleep can help the human body fight illness. The Science Guy demonstrates that taking care of the body isn't just important to health and well-being, it's also Safety Smart!