Educational

In September 1943, the German Army invaded Rome and sparked a violent nine-month battle for control of the "Eternal City". Based on Robert Katz's incendiary 2004 book entitled The Battle for Rome: The Germans, the Allies, the Partisans, and the Pope, this special program from The History Channel® examines the reasons, both symbolic … (More)

At the U.S. Navy's "Top Gun" school in Nevada, the most promising pilots in the world battle to find out who has what it takes to become the best of the best. In this fast-paced presentation, take to the skies with the Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor (SFTI) program and experience the training exercises that are forging a new generation … (More)

Of all the great rulers described in the Bible, King Solomon was purportedly one of the wisest and most power -- not to mention the richest. According to the Old Testament, the source of Solomon's legendary wealth was the goldmines located in the mysterious land of Ophir. Yet, what the Scriptures don't reveal is exactly where Ophir can be found … (More)

Anyone can Juggle... And this DVD will show you how. The incomparable juggler/comedian Marty OPollio teaches the basic of juggling in this fun and entertaining DVD that both instructs the novice on how to begin the foray into juggling, as well as reveals insights and helpful hints to those already familiar with the basics. But Marty doesn't stop … (More)

Disc #1 -- Basic Guide To: How To Read Music 1. Introduction [2:12] 2. Pitch [6:49] 3. Duration [9:41] 4. Rests & Ties [6:40] 5. Familiar Tunes [4:04] 6. New Time Signatures [5:33] 7. Sharps & Flats [5:16] 8. Chords & Counterpoint [2:18] 9. Both Hands Together [2:10] 10. Tempo Indications & Dynamics [1:55] 11. Bach Cantata [3:45]

We see them every day - Our favorite big trucks loading, hauling, and delivering the supplies and products we use every day. But where do these big trucks come from? And how are they made? Find the answers on a tour of Navistar's International Truck Assembly plant in Springfield Ohio. As one of the largest builders of BIG transport trucks in … (More)

Is there any truck more fun to watch than a concrete mixer? We've all stopped to stare at the giant spinning drum mixing the concrete inside. But did you ever wonder where that construction machine came from or how it was made? Now you can learn all about concrete mixers in a visit to the amazing McNeilus Concrete Truck factory.

We see them every day - Our favorite fire trucks rushing off to save the day or getting a meticulous wash at the firehouse. But where do these fire trucks come from? And how are they made? Find the answers on a tour of Seagrave Fire Apparatus the oldest continuously operating fire truck manufacturer in the US. Visit their fabulous facility in … (More)

Maybe it's all those automated parts that fascinate us....like the giant arms of a side loader, or the huge forked claws of a front loader or even the big crushing tailgate of a rear loader. But did you ever wonder where that refuse collector came from or how it was made? Now can learn all about Garbage Trucks in a visit to the McNeilus factory in … (More)

Most of us have ridden in a big yellow school bus at one time or another. Some of you may ride one to school every day. But have you ever wondered where that school bus came from, or how it was made? Learn all about it in a visit to the amazing IC School Bus Factory where most of the school buses in North America are manufactured. This fascinating … (More)

Presented by Bob Fosbury, this DVD contains the official ESA documentary and the original CD soundtrack. Chapters: 1. The Hubble Story 2. Hubble Up Close 3. Planetary Tales 4. The Lives Of Stars 5. Cosmic Collisions 6. Monsters In Space 7. Gravitational Illusions 8. Birth And Death Of The Universe 9. Looking To The End Of Time

This installment in the BabyFirst series of fun, educational releases for parents and small kids presents a series of lessons in Sign Language, so that babies can learn how to communicate some basic words and ideas. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide  

In this three part series, one of Britain's leading Nelson scholars, Colin White, follows the footsteps of Lord Horatio Nelson in his native Britain to explore the influences which shaped his character and formed his genius. Part One visits Norfolk, the birthplace of Nelson. This program tells of how the young Nelson would visit the local seaports … (More)

The Beauty, The Wonder, The Danger. Welcome to Island Of The Sharks, a tropicl Pacific paradise where beauty and danger co-exist beneath the waves. Otherwise known as Cocos Island, this underwater mountain is a migratory gathering place for a dazzling array of sea creatures, including sharks, manta rays, sea turtles and dolphins. Boasting the … (More)

While Supplies Last   $5.25 Perhaps the most influential single person to have ever lived, Jesus Christ continues to lead a flock of millions of people long after His teaching days ended. This video attempts to reconstruct His days on Earth, from His childhood to His last moments. Using state of the art computer technology and … (More)

Journey into Amazing Caves is a visceral, suspenseful expedition with a new breed of scientists who boldly explore places once thought off-limits to human presence, let alone IMAX cameras. Join Dr. Hazel Barton and Nancy Aulenbach as they travel to unique and forbidding ice caves in Greenland, underwater caves in the Yucatan, terrestrial caves in … (More)

This exciting program contains three levels of instruction and exercise for kids that focus on self-improvement and fitness rather than competition. In Level 1, Karate Instructor Ted Nordblum takes the kids through a hip and upbeat work-out teaching basic karate stretches and techniques. Karate Instructor Brandon Gaines, a third-degree black belt, … (More)

Disc #1 -- Kids Can Play Guitar 2. Types of Guitar [:41] 3. Parts of the Guitar [1:33] 4. Tuning [5:29] 5. Getting Ready to Play [1:21] 6. Your First Tune [1:40] 7. Go Tell Aunt Rhody - Song to Play [5:20] 8. When the Saints Go Marching In - Song To Play [1:44] 9. Listen to Classcial Guitar [1:08] 10. Playing Songs - Chords [4:21] 11. Go Tell Aunt … (More)

Disc #1 -- Kids Can Play Keyboard 2. Sitting at the Keyboard [:29] 3. Note Names [1:24] 4. Fingering [:44] 5. Starting to Play [2:20] 6. When the Saints Go Marching In - Tune to Play [4:55] 7. Note Values [3:10] 8. Reading Music [2:43] 9. Notation (Jingle Bells) [1:22] 10. Keeping Fit - Scales [5:08] 11. Playing Chords [4:23] 12. Yellow Bird - … (More)