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Invasion

2004
Presents a historical recreation of D-Day, June 6, 1944, as American, British, and Canadian troops from fleet of 4,000 ships invade Western Europe from the coast of France and begin an assault on Hitler's Atlantic wall.

Abraham Lincoln's great moments

2004
Contains two episodes of the CBS News series "You Are There" which uses dramatic reenactments and real reporters to provide viewers with an inside look at the writing of the Emancipation Proclamation, and take them to the scene of the Gettysburg Address.

The dark crystal

2007
Jen, a Gelfling, sets out on a dangerous journey to find a powerful crystal's missing shard and take back his planet from the evil Skeksis. Includes making-of documentaries, character drawings, and deleted scenes.

Little creatures who run the world

2007
Goes inside an ant colony to examine ants' cooperative behaviors and discusses their reputation as the most successful creatures on earth.

Scientific advances in our homes

2007
Science educator Bill Nye details the history of development in home technology, discussing prefabricated houses, house paint, plumbing, air conditioning, dishwashers, washing machines, microwave ovens, cosmetics, razors, frozen food, and Tupperware. Includes introductions to George Washington Carver and a student inventor.

Materials

2007
Science educator Bill Nye details the history of various materials, including concrete, glass, steel, rubber, Kevlar, and carbon fiber, and discusses how they are made and used. Includes an introduction to a student inventor.

Math, business, & industry

2007
Science educator Bill Nye details the history of inventions and innovations related to business and industry, discussing the development of numbers and currency, the stock exchange, farm equipment, and the assembly line.

With hand and heart

a portrait of Southwestern Native American artists
2001
Profiles the traditional art forms of Southwest American artists, showcasing vases and bowls, Navajo blankets, and storyteller figures.

The sights & sounds of Puerto Rico

2004
Provides a geographic overview of Puerto Rico, looking at life in both rural and urban regions, and discussing the historical heritage, growth, and prosperity of the island.

Macbeth

A thrilling interpretation of one of Shakespeare's most famous and compelling characters, Macbeth is a dramatic re-imagining of the realities of war-torn times and a tale of all-consuming passion and ambition.

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