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An episode of the television series "Modern Marvels" that examines the history of the Apollo 13 space mission and describes the dangers faced by the astronauts and rescue efforts of NASA.

Jeff Corwin describes some of the bizarre wildlife of Tasmania including egg-laying mammals, an ancient spider, kangaroos, and the Tasmanian Devil.

Explores the famous ancient Seven Wonders--the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the statue of Zeus, the Temple of Artemis, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Pyramids of Egypt, and the Pharos of Alexandria--with modern footage, animated computer reconstructions, and expert commentary.

Explorers, scholars, adventurers, and archaeologists search the world for answers to some of history's most persistent mysteries, including the meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphics, the purpose of Stonehenge, the secret underground water system of Petra, the lost cities of the Incas, and others.

Presents an introduction to the Korean War, providing a exploration of the violent battle and America's involvement, in it, showing footage of Marine forces landing at Inchon, soldiers forcing the North Koreans to the Yalu River, and facing the overwhelming odds as China sends thousands of troops across the border.

Relives the story of the Apollo space missions, from lift-off to splashdown, from Mission Control to the moon landing in film composed of footage shot and narrated by the Apollo astronauts.

Jeff Corwin explores a secluded beach in Costa Rica hoping to witness thousands of sea turtles that come ashore to lay their eggs. Jeff encounters a troop of capuchin monkeys, a venomous bushmaster serpent, and a silky anteater.

Close-up photography and live-action footage help students in grades five through ten explore the physical characteristics, behaviors, and life cycles of paramecia and other protista; and examine the environments in which they live. Includes teacher's guide.

Explains the theory of evolution, describing how animal species are believed to have developed from early bacteria, discussing the concept of adaptation and survival, and examining the structure of DNA.

Identifies the two types of animal behavior, including learned and instinctive, looks at how animals communicate with one another, both verbally and non-verbally, and discusses relationships between species.