Subjects: Biology

Plant Reproduction demonstrates how plants have evolved other remarkable mechanisms to maximize reproduction opportunities.

Animal Structure examines structure as a commonality among animals, who achieve motion promoted by a musculoskeletal system and maintain equilibrium through homeostasis and feedback.

Circulation: A River of Life illustrates how food and chemical products are transported rapidly to and from the body’s living cells through the circulatory system to sustain life.

Immunity explores the complex system of physical and chemical defenses that protect animals against disease.

The Power of Metabolism follows the story of former Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby, who struggled with bulimia while competing as a teenager.

Energy In-Energy Out explores the pathways by which cells trap and use energy: photosynthesis and aerobic respiration.

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.