Traces the development of zoology over two millennia, beginning with the founding of the science in 350 B.C. through the classification of animal species and continuing with comparative anatomy, understanding that all animal life comes from eggs, the theory of evolution, animal behavior, and animal communication.

In Core Geology, the building blocks of this most contemporary science are laid out in a logical order, including the meaning of the fossil record.

The landmark four-part series documents the history of American slavery from its beginnings in the British colonies to its end in the Southern states, and through the years of post-Civil War Reconstruction. The series examines the integral role slavery played in shaping the new country's development, challenging the long-held notion that it was exclusively a Southern enterprise.

Presents the lives and literary output of more than 60 of America's most read authors in concise, stand-alone segments presented in chronological order.

Episode one opens in the 1620s with the introduction of 11 men of African descent and mixed ethnicity into slavery in New Amsterdam. Working side by side with white indentured servants, these men labored to lay the foundations of the Dutch colony that would later become New York. There were no laws defining the limitations imposed on slaves at this point in time. Enslaved people, such as Anthony d'Angola, Emmanuel Driggus, and Frances Driggus could...

A series presenting science as a detective story illustrating the connections between events of the past and inventions of the future. Part 5: Traces the connection between medieval astrology, ancient Greek medical manuscripts, the need for precise measuring devices and the invention of such things as the telescope, forged steel and interchangeable machine parts. Part 6: Details many of the changes in building construction and energy usage which occurred...

"The big spin: The greatest medical accident in history starts a trail that leads to Helen of Troy, 17th century flower-power, the invention of soda pop and earthquake detection."--Container. "Bright ideas: A Baltimore man invented the bottle, which led to razors, clock springs, and the Hubbell telescope."--Container. "Making waves: Hairdressers, Gold Rush miners, Irish potato farmers and English parliamentarians are really tied together."--Container. "Routes:...

"Something for nothing: Something impossible happened 400 years ago. And we wound up in outer space, thanks (en route) to pigeon lovers, the Pope, and electric Italian frogs."--Container. "Echoes of the past: On his way to finding the secret of the universe, Burke takes us to the Buddhist tea ceremony, ties it to international spies and Lincoln's assassination."--Container. "Photo finish: The Le Mans 24-hour race is the backdrop for linking photography...

A series presenting science as a detective story illustrating the connections between events of the past and inventions of the future. Part 7: Traces the connection between mercantile competition between the British and Dutch in the 17th century, the development of coal-tar pitch to protect ship hulls and its replacement by copper, the creation of waterproffed clothing, gaslight lamps and nylon. Part 8: When Napoleon marched across Europe, he needed...

"One word: One medieval word kicks off the investigation into different cultures with the same stories that ends in cultural anthropology."--Container. "Sign here: Dutch piracy starts international law and French probability math, phonetics, and Victorian seances."--Container. "Better than the real thing: How the zipper started with technology Jefferson picked up in Paris during a row about Creation."--Container. "Flexible response: Robin Hood...