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Zane: Great Works of the Art Explained 2
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Examine the themes of warfare and conflict in three of the world's most
noted works of art. Study the Bayeux Tapestry, a medieval embroidery
which tells the story of the Norman Conquest. Witness Goya's revulsion
at the mass execution of his fellow Spaniards in his bold and passionate
The Third of May, 1808. Discover Pablo Picasso's controversial
Guernica, which is as much a political statement as a work of art.
Includes a 47-minute multimedia presentation and more than 530 photos.
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Zane: Issac Asimov: Astronomy
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Why did ancient peoples look to the stars for guidance and an
explanation of earthly occurrences? Why did they create stories out of
the images they saw in the sky? A 40-minute multimedia presentation and
more than 350 stunning images reveal the history of the study of stars.
Learn how Galileo's use of the telescope revolutionized astronomy and
why today's scientists now use radio telescopes to study distant stars.
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Zane: Issac Asimov: Space Exploration
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Journey through the galaxy to uncover the secrets of outer space.
Begin your exploration with an explanation of rockets, probes, and
satellites - and how they have catapulted our quest for knowledge about
space. Then discover the world of piloted space flights, walks in space,
and space shuttle missions. Consider the possibilities of colonizing
other planets and star systems. Includes an exciting 40-minute
multimedia presentation and more than 350 images.
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Zane: Issac Asimov: Space Speculation
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Is there life on other planets? Did comets kill the dinosaurs? Is the
Oort cloud a companion to our sun? Explore the mysteries of the
universe in a fascinating study of space as seen through the eyes of
interstellar explorers and scientists. Follow the latest news about
unidentified flying objects and the quest to communicate with other life
forms. Includes a 40-minute multimedia presentation and more than 300
illustrations.
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Zane: Issac Asimov: The Inner Planets
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Take a journey to our solar system's "rocky planets" - Mercury, Venus,
Earth, and Mars. Discover why Venus is known both as an evening star
and a morning star and explore why, until recently, scientists have had
trouble studying the surface of Mercury, the "quick planet." Learn more
about our home planet, Earth, and its moon. Uncover the secrets of our
mysterious neighbor, Mars. Includes a 50-minute presentation and more
than 450 vivid images.
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Zane: Issac Asimov: The Outer Planets
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Why are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune called the "gas giants"?
What celestial body orbits alongside Pluto? Unravel the unique
characteristics of each of the five planets farthest from the sun as you
listen to the 50-minute multimedia presentation and view more than 400
images. Discover why Jupiter is called the Spotted Giant and learn why
Galileo thought Saturn's beautiful rings were "ears" around the planet.
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Zane: Issac Asimov: The Universe
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Begin your trek through our universe with an explanation of how the
universe was born. Examine the big bang and the expanding universe
theories. You'll learn about our own galaxy, the Milky Way, and explore
distant galaxies to unravel the secrets of how they were formed and
whether they have black holes in their centers. Search the universe to
uncover the differences between quasars and pulsars through a 40-minute
presentation and more than 400 striking images.
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Zane: Jr Science: How Plants are Clasified
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Classification helps scientists gain a clearer picture of the abundance
of plant life. The taxonomy described in this program groups plants in
categories ranging from the most general, Kingdom, to the most specific,
Species. Discover how classification enables scientists to learn how
plants evolved, how they are designed, and how they thrive. Includes a
20-minute multimedia presentation with video and contains more than 350
photos.
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Zane: Jr Science: Intro to Microscope
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This presentation introduces the basic parts of the compound
microscope, demonstrates the proper care for and usage of each part,
and discusses decisions to be made when illuminating and magnifying
microscopic specimens. Characteristics and functions of organisms
from the kingdoms Monera, Protista, and Animalia are examined through
the lens of a compound microscope. Includes a 36-minute multimedia
presentation and contains more than 370 photos and 20 minutes of video.
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Zane: Jr Science: Seed Plants - Gymnosperms & Angiosperms
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Complex seed plants have brought life to all but the most hostile
environments on earth. How do they do it? What systems of reproduction
have allowed seed plants to spread throughout an almost endless variety
of environments? Explore the processes and structures that are the
roots of their evolutionary success. Includes a 19-minute multimedia
presentation with video and contains more than 350 photos.
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