Bill Nye
1) Populations
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"A peep of chickens, a pride of lions, a gaggle of geese, and a crowd of people. What do they all have in common? They're populations! In Populations, Bill Nye explores how these living groups compete for food, homes, and space"--Container.
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Bill Nye the Science Guy® ignites learning as he shows students how to be Safety Smart® around fire. By explaining the science of fire, including the roles heat, fuel and oxygen play, Bill demonstrates how knowledge and awareness provide the opportunities to learn and practice safe behaviors.
9) Atoms
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What's the big deal about atoms anyway? In ATOMS, Bill Nye explains how atoms combine to form molecules and that even though they're too small to see with our eyes, they are the building blocks of all matter.
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"Is genetic engineering safe: It may be too soon to tell, but that doesn't' stop Bill Nye from exploring the benefits and risks. Students will hear from traditional wheat breeders, from researchers who analyze organic and pesticide-free crops, and from corporations engaged in genetic engineering"--Container.
14) Renewable energy
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Bill Nye explores the science of renewable energy and demonstrates how to use science and technology to engineer a brighter tomorrow. Using his trademark blend of hands-on demos and humor, Bill explains Newton's First Law. Then, he's off to Renewable Energy Lab at UL to compare renewable and non-renewable energy sources like fossil fuels, solar, wind, and hydroelectricity. Includes bonus features.
15) Electricity
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Safety Smart Science with Bill Nye the Science Guy explores the science of safety by going behind the scenes at Underwriters Laboratories and discovering how products that use electricity are tested to keep us safe. Learn the shocking truth about conductors and insulators and why electricity can be dangerous if you become part of the circuit.