Earth Science

Great Discoveries with Bill Nye: Astronomy DVD

Bill Nye covers Einstein’s theory of general relativity, demonstrates how Hubble determined that the universe is expanding, and discusses the 20th-century advancements that help us understand... More.

Great Discoveries with Bill Nye: Evolution DVD

Explore the history of paleontology, beginning at the site of an asteroid that may have brought about the demise of the dinosaurs, visit Bob Ballard, who discovered new deep-sea life forms, and Dou... More.

Great Discoveries with Bill Nye: Earth Science DVD

Earth is always changing, and Earth’s species must continually adapt. Host Bill Nye gives an inside look at planet Earth, from its inner core to its protective magnetic field. Discover how ea... More.

Hands-On Earth Science Activities

The perfect complement to any elementary school science program, this activity book fosters discovery and enhances the development of valuable learning skills though direct experience. Activities c... More.

NOVA’s Our Fragile Environment Series

Set includes Dimming the Sun, Mystery of the Megaflood, Tsunami, and Global Warming DVDs. Grade 7 and up. More.

Science Giants: Earth & Space

Be there as scientists monitoring the Glomar Challenger discover what’s at the center of the Earth. Walk with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the surface of the moon. Science Giants offers ... More.

NOVA’s Our Fragile Environment Series - Global Warming: What’s Up With The Weather

Deadly flooding in Africa. Catastrophic hurricanes in the U.S. Record-high temperatures worldwide. Are these natural and temporary glitches, or is the devastation the result of global warming? This... More.

NOVA’s Our Fragile Environment Series - Dimming the Sun

In a stunning investigation, NOVA reports on the discovery that the sunlight reaching Earth has been growing dimmer - a big surprise given international concern over global warming. The good news i... More.

NOVA’s Our Fragile Environment Series - Mystery of the Megaflood

It was the greatest flood of the past two million years, and it posed a scientific riddle. One geologist became convinced that thousand-foot-deep floodwaters had scoured out vast areas of the Ameri... More.

NOVA’s Our Fragile Environment Series - Tsunami

On December 26, 2004, a series of tidal waves killed hundreds of thousands and devastated communities around the Indian Ocean. With around 100 tsunamis striking the world’s coastlines each de... More.