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Bill Nye, the science guy. Friction

Author

Bill Nye

Call Number

  • DVD 531.1134 B596 (CEN)

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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 illustrates how various types of transportation utilize friction, from traction in trains and the "roll" of ball bearings in skateboards and automobiles, to the lack of friction in a hovercraft.

Notes

Title from container.

Originally broadcast as part of the television program Bill Nye, the science guy in 1995.

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.

Public performance rights included.

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