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Microevolution presents the theories of natural selection that further defined the origin of species.

Macroevolution describes the larger picture of species’ changes over time, their patterns and trends.

Fungi, Plants, and Animals explains the basic biological classification system and gives an evolutionary overview of the characteristics found in three of the five animal kingdoms: fungi, plants, and animals.

Plant Structure outlines the characteristics of plant tissues, the nature of plant growth, and the methods of water transport employed by various plants.

Cycles of Life: Exploring Biology gives students a breathtaking view of the origin and nature of life, from the simplest single-celled forms to complex plants, animals and human beings. As an introductory biology course, it teaches the fundamentals of biology as well as how biology is applied in the real world. This course examines the scientific method and considers both its promises and limitations. Students readily develop an understanding of the basic concepts of biology, the characteristic elements, processes, and features common to all life forms, the nature and workings of the human body, and the vital role humans play in the total ecology of the earth. The twenty-six 30:00 programs provide a dramatic, educational, and inspiring journey through the web of life that connects all living creatures. (26 programs on 2 Discs.)

Provides an overview of biology, with discussion of the diversity of as well as similarities between living organisms.

It details the functions and principal forms of all matter, including atoms, molecules, elements, and compounds.

Secrets of the Cell explains what a cell is and why it is crucial to the understanding of all life processes.