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DVD

Bill Nye, the science guy. Volcanoes

Author

Bill Nye

Call Number

  • DVD 551.21 B596 (CEN)

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Edition

Classroom ed. DVD

Languages

In English or Spanish; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, closed-captioned.

Performers

Host, Bill Nye.

Publication Information

Elk Grove Village, IL : Disney Educational Productions, 2008.

Physical Description

1 videodisc (26 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Grade level: 4 and up.

Summary

Bill Nye considers the origins of volcanoes and why they erupt. His demonstrations include different types and shapes of volcanoes and the role of plate tectonics in developing these landforms. Features include demonstrations of the formation of the Hawaiian Islands and live-action footage of recent eruptions of Mount Vesuvius and Mount St. Helen's. Motion media captures the intensity of lava flow from shield volcanoes and the dynamics of land formation by volcanic activity.

Notes

Title from container.

Originally broadcast as part of the television program Bill Nye, the science guy in 1997.

Special features: fully indexed "chapters" correlated to National Science Standards ; interactive glossaries and quizzes ; bonus footage of never-before-seen segments, interviews, and demos ; on-disk implementation guide.

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