2001 VIDEO CATALOG - Clinton Essex Franklin Library System

Planet Planet Earth Earth #2: #2: The The Blue Blue Planet Planet
Planet
This episode investigates the physical and chemical makeup of the last unexplored frontier - the earth's
oceans.
60 min. color
Planet Planet Earth Earth #3: #3: The The Climate Climate Puzzle Puzzle
Puzzle
Tracing the earth's climatic trends over the millenia, scientists explore the narrow window between ice
ages in which civilization has flourished and speculate on future developments.
60 min. color
Planet Planet Earth Earth #4: #4: Tales Tales From From Other Other Worlds
Worlds
Using footage shot in space and special effects to trace the origins of the solar system and earth's
unique evolution, this episode takes the viewer to the failed star of Jupiter, the volcano of Io, and the
surface of Venus.
60 min. color
Planet Planet Earth Earth #5: #5: Gifts Gifts From From the the Earth
Earth
Examining the earth's mineral and energy resources, scientists analyze how the theory of plate tectonics
has revolutionized the search for the earth's finite supply of riches.
60 min. color
Planet Planet Earth Earth #6: #6: The The Solar Solar Solar Sea
Sea
Using infrared and X-ray satellite "eyes" to explore the interior of the earth's life-giving star, scientists
investigate the sun and how it interacts with the solor system.
60 min. color
Planet Planet Earth Earth Earth #7: #7: Fate Fate Fate of of the the Earth
Earth
This episode examines the role of life in shaping the planet and man's current and future impact on
geochemical cycles and ecological balances.
60 min. color
Planets Planets #1: #1: Different Different Worlds Worlds
Worlds
Travel back in time and space to witness the awesome forces that gave birth to the Sun and far-flung
family of planets that orbit it. From the rocky, superheated surface of mercury to the storm-wracked
atmosphere of gigantic Jupiter and the distant mysteries of Plato, this is a richly detailed introduction to
the creation, composition and alien landscapes of the planets.
50 min. color
Planets Planets #2: #2: Terra Terra Firma
Firma
Relive the thrill of the first glimpses of otherworldly terrain as you join the early quest to discover the true
nature of our planetary neighbors. Pierce the toxic clouds of Venus to map ancient lava flows the size of
continents. Visit a Martain volcano taller than Mount Everest and head even farther out into the planetary
system in search of clues to the "living" geological forces at work in the most unlikely cosmic corners.
50 min. color
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