National Geographic

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment this August! The Vote

The dramatic story of the hard-fought campaign waged by American women for the right to vote. UNK 220 min. (2020) History Available August 11 DVD 13097821 $22.49 2 Discs

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Prehistoric Road Trip The three-part natural history series merges science, culture, and history and brings audiences along for an unforgettable voyage through hundreds of millions of years of history. UNK 165 min. (2020) History Available September 1 DVD 13258855 $18.74 Viral Antisemitism in Four Mutations Antisemitism in the US and Europe is rising and worsening; like a virus, it is mutating and evolving across cultures, borders, and ideologies, making it all but impossible to stop. PG13 120 min. (2020) Documentary Available July 28 DVD 13097820 $18.74

Eagle Power Eagles dominate the skies. But what makes these predators so special? Researchers put one eagle to the test, and stunning up-close footage reveals her incredible strength, eyesight, and flying skills. UNK 60 min. (2020) Science Available August 11 DVD 13058229 $18.74 Titans of the 20th Century It is the story of the most influential figures of the 20th century, those who caused and those who cured our most troubled times. A parallel biography of the most significant figures of the twentieth century. TVPG 330 min. (2020) Biographical Available July 14 DVD 13330983 $22.49 2 Discs

Hacking Your Mind An amazing series that takes viewers from the farthest corners of the globe to the inside of their mind, guided by Jacob Ward, who brings discoveries and laughter to The Today Show. UNK 220 min. (2020) Documentary Available August 25 DVD 13238577 $22.49 2 Discs

The Greatest Bond An inspirational documentary, highlighting the journey of disabled veterans whose lives are changed through the unconditional love of service dogs that have been trained by female prison inmates. TVPG 60 min. (2020) Documentary Available July 14 DVD 13330982 $18.74 Asian Americans This five-part series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, international relations, and cultural innovation. TV14 360 min. (2020) History DVD 13058226 $26.24 2 Discs

Prince Albert A Victorian Hero Revealed History largely remembers Prince Albert as Queen Victoria’s German husband whose untimely death inspired decades of mourning. However, a wealth of new material suggests he played a profound role in shaping Victorian Britain. UNK 60 min. (2020) Documentary Available July 14 DVD 13292804 $18.74

The Queen at War

Princess Elizabeth was a child of thirteen on September 3, 1939, when her father King George VI informed the people that Britain was at war. This revelatory documentary tells the story of the Queen’s experiences during WWII. TVPG 54 min. (2020) Documentary DVD 13292803 $18.74

To Catch a Smuggler Season 2 124 million people enter the US through our nation’s airports each year. It’s a nonstop human tidal wave and hidden among them is an endless stream of contraband and ill intentions. UNK 352 min. (2020) Adventure DVD 13259961 $37.99 2 Discs

Africa’s Deadliest Season 5 The African continent is home to some of the world’s most efficient and dangerous predators. Nothing is safe in the water, on the plains, or in the trees. Africa’s deadliest predators are on the move, and they are hungry. UNK 132 min. (2020) Documentary DVD 12826973 $24.99

Expedition Amelia National Geographic Explorer Dr. Robert Ballard is planning an expedition to solve the mystery of the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. Follow the clues that have led Ballard to a remote island in the Pacific and delve into Earhart herself. UNK 94 min. (2020) Documentary DVD 12826974 $24.99

The National Mall America’s Front Yard With unprecedented access from the National Park Service and with the help of the Trust for the National Mall, National Geographic for the first time ever tells the story of the evolution of the Mall from wilderness to the center of a grand capital. UNK 55 min. (2020) Documentary DVD 12826977 $24.99

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Ultimate Survival WWII Hazen Audel travels across the globe to relive some of the most astonishing stories of wilderness survival from World War II. During this brutal conflict, soldiers, sailors, and airmen became lost behind enemy lines, fighting battles to stay alive. UNK 360 min. (2020) Documentary DVD 12842521 $37.99 2 Discs

Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 5

Secrets of the Zoo Tampa It embraces the wild side of the Sunshine State. With a stellar zoo team devoted to the exotic cast of animals, this dedicated team cares for their lovable zoo family as well as rescues and rehabs animals in need. UNK 264 min. (2020) Documentary DVD 13259971 $37.99 2 Discs World-renowned survivalist Bear Grylls returns to the wild with some of Hollywood’s most beloved celebrities. From a Marvel superhero to awardwinning entertainers, a new guest joins Bear each week for a journey through dangerous locations. UNK 440 min. (2019) Adventure DVD 13090646 $37.99 3 Discs

The Hidden Kingdoms of China It takes audiences into the secret wilds of China to reveal the beauty of its hidden kingdoms. With unique access to locations across the country, viewers go on a journey through these magical realms, exploring five very different worlds. UNK 93 min. (2020) Documentary DVD 13285063 $24.99

Glacier National Park Global warming is transforming Glacier National Park, as its inhabitants race to adapt. As melting glaciers push some wildlife to the brink of extinction, other animals battle tirelessly to persist despite the rapidly warming environment. UNK 50 min. (2020) Documentary DVD 12826976 $24.99 Women of Impact It all starts with one question: How will they make the world a better place? From household names to rising stars, meet the women who are changing the world. UNK 44 min. (2019) Documentary DVD 12910773 $24.99

The Cave From filmmaker Feras Fayyad, the story of a hidden secret underground hospital in Syria and the female-led team of civilians and medical professionals who risk their lives to provide medical care to the besieged local population. PG13 107 min. (2020) Documentary DVD 12842520 $24.99

The Everyday Gourmet Rediscovering the Lost Art of Cooking In this twelve-hour course taught by a professional chef-instructor from the Culinary Institute of America, viewers can learn the foundational culinary skills needed to turn out delicious and impressive meals. UNK 720 min. (2012) DVD 12591811 $69.99 4 Discs

Beginnings of Judaism Much of what is recognized today as Judaism does not appear in the Bible. How did Judaism develop from its biblical roots to the highly developed system known today? What has changed and what has remained constant? UNK 720 min. (2008) DVD 12591639 $39.99 4 Discs These 24 exciting lectures take viewers onto the plains and into the jungles of Africa. From UNESCO World Heritage sites to stunning bird sanctuaries, and from national parks to hidden-gem wilderness areas. UNK 720 min. (2019) DVD 12674006 $79.99 4 Discs Professor Edwin Barnhart leads viewers on a trek of discovery through the emerging finds and archaeological knowledge of more than twelve seminal civilizations, giving rich insight into the creative vision and monumental achievements. UNK 720 min. (2012) DVD 12591808 $59.99 4 Discs

BETTER LIVING

Fundamentals of Photography II Take a deeper dive into the art of great photography and learn to apply skills and techniques with a National Geographic photographer out in the field. UNK 720 min. (2015) DVD 12591447 $69.99 4 Discs

RELIGION

Buddhism In 24 revealing lectures, award-winning Professor Malcolm David Eckel surveys the faith from its origins in the 6th century BCE to its present status as a major world religion. UNK 720 min. (2001)

The Great Tours African Safari DVD 4 Discs 12596699 $49.99

TRAVEL

The Great Tours Experiencing Medieval Europe Travel through time to the golden ages of twelve of Europe’s most beautiful medieval cities with Professor Kenneth R. Bartlett. UNK 720 min. (2013) DVD 12591795 $59.99

Lost Worlds of South America 4 Discs Understanding Japan A Cultural History These 24 fascinating lectures, produced in partnership with the Smithsonian, offer an unforgettable tour of Japanese history, life, art, and culture. UNK 720 min. (2015) DVD 12591462 $69.99 4 Discs The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America In this course, learn core elements of birding and methods for observing birds in the field. Also, take a panoramic look at the bird species of North America, and visit 23 of the top North American birding sites. UNK 720 min. (2017) DVD 12591385 $69.99 4 Discs

How Jesus Became God In 24 provocative lectures, Professor Ehrman takes viewers deeply into the process by which the divinity of Jesus was first conceived by his followers, demonstrating how this conception was refined over time. UNK 720 min. (2014) DVD 12591505 $69.99 4 Discs

The Great Tours Greece and Turkey, from Athens to Istanbul Join Professor John R. Hale as he guides you through the fabulous civilizations of the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans, and to the natural wonders surrounding them. UNK 720 min. (2011) DVD 12591835 $69.99 4 Discs

The Guide to Essential Italy Italy is the quintessential location for anyone interested in art, culture, and history. In collaboration with the Smithsonian, here are the exceptional gems and daily life of Italy’s past and present in a visually stunning tour. UNK 1080 min. (2015) DVD 12591458 $99.99 6 Discs

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Black Holes, Tides, and Curved Spacetime Understanding Gravity This course covers the key ideas in gravity research over the past 400 years, and gives viewers the background to understand today’s path-breaking theories in physics. UNK 720 min. (2013) DVD 12591798 $59.99 4 Discs

Building Great Sentences Exploring the Writer’s Craft Explore the stylistic rewards (and risks) of various sentence forms, learn how to build and appreciate effective and elegant sentences, get unique insights into the nature of great writing, and discover how to achieve some of this greatness. UNK 720 min. (2008) DVD 12591623 $69.99 4 Discs

Foundations of Western Civilization II A History of the Modern Western World This course promises profound rewards for students of history at every level, a narrative of the past five centuries, of social progress, political evolution, industrialization, and other economic factors. UNK 1440 min. (2006) DVD 12591698 $109.99 8 Discs War and World History In 48 intriguing lectures, Professor Jonathan P. Roth offers fresh insights into human society through a penetrating look at the effects of war. UNK 1440 min. (2009) DVD 12591589 $69.99 8 Discs

SCIENCE

Experiencing Hubble Exploring the Milky Way Taught by Dr. David Meyer of Northwestern University, this course takes you on a tour of the Milky Way galaxy through spectacular images made by the Hubble Space Telescope. UNK 360 min. (2020) DVD 12904467 $44.99 2 Discs

CREATIVE WRITING

Screenwriting 101 Mastering the Art of Story Writing a script is simply another way of telling a story. This course will provide viewers with the invaluable ability to appreciate more films and TV, tell better stories, and write their own scripts. UNK 720 min. (2017) DVD 12591367 $69.99 4 Discs

HISTORY

The Other Side of History Daily Life in the Ancient World In 48 richly detailed lectures, Professor Robert Garland covers the breadth and depth of human history from the perspective of the so-called ordinary people, from its earliest beginnings through the Middle Ages. UNK 1440 min. (2012) DVD 12591863 $129.99 8 Discs

World War I The ‘Great War’ From August 1914 to November 1918, a catastrophe gripped the world that continues to reverberate to this day. World War I all too quickly expanded far beyond the expectations of those involved to become the first ‘total war.’ UNK 1080 min. (2006) DVD 12591703 $84.99 6 Discs A Field Guide to the Planets This course guides viewers through the solar system on a thrilling ride of discovery, illustrated by the phenomenal images NASA has gathered through its telescopes, cameras, and laboratories on Earth. UNK 720 min. (2019) DVD 12674005 $79.99 4 Discs

Writing Creative Nonfiction Professor Tilar J. Mazzeo offers 24 lectures to explore the entire process of writing creative nonfiction, from brainstorming for the perfect idea to getting the final product noticed by literary agents and publishers. UNK 720 min. (2012) DVD 12591824 $69.99 4 Discs

The Rise of Rome Over 24 captivating lectures, Professor Gregory S. Aldrete tells the story of Rome’s astonishing rise, from its modest beginnings to its stunning triumph over the Mediterranean, to the republic’s dramatic collapse. UNK 720 min. (2018) DVD 12591362 $69.99 4 Discs

World War II Battlefield Europe Designed in partnership with History and using a distinctly European perspective, these 24 lectures reveal the strategic decisions behind U-boat assaults, D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, the fall of Berlin, and so much more. UNK 720 min. (2020) DVD 12904468 $79.99 4 Discs

Won’t You Be Our Neighbor?

Freedom Soup Join the celebration in the kitchen as a family makes their traditional New Year’s soup, and shares the story of how Haitian independence came to be. UNK 17 min. (2019) DVD 12442833 $19.99

Visual learning for young students studying at home!

Includes Read-Along Subtitles

Choo Choo School Follow seven adorable train cars on their first day of school as they learn some math, sing some songs, climb a hill, and learn the entire alphabet! UNK 8 min. (2020) Available July 14 DVD 13042101 $29.24

Daniel is so excited to learn that a new family is moving into the Neighborhood of Make-Believe! Watch as the Tiger Family, and the entire Neighborhood, welcomes the new arrivals and helps them adjust to their unfamiliar surroundings. TVY 100 min. DVD 12328234 $9.74 Rhyme Time! Do people like words that rhyme and jive? Or words like ‘pop!’ that sound like sounds? Explore the world of rhymes and sounds with this fun interactive video! UNK 25 min. (2020) DVD 12581543 $14.99 Learning Responsibility Being responsible is very important! Doing chores, saying please, and being honest are all parts of being responsible. Taking on responsibility is fun and helpful! UNK 27 min. (2020) DVD 12613245 $14.99

National Science Foundation The Year in Science 2020 Get ready for exciting discoveries in the world of science. Whether it is the latest advances in technology or medical research, this video brings it to children courtesy of the National Science Foundation. UNK 73 min. (2019) DVD 12632175 $34.99

The Solar System When young genius Felix Brainiac teams up with his time-traveling dinosaur pal Big T, the duo sets out on an amazing adventure, going where no kid and dino have gone before, the solar system! UNK 71 min. (2020) Available August 4 DVD 13342367 $24.99 It’s Rhyme Time Katie the Koala’s day has just begun. She is ready to dazzle her classroom with her rhymin’ word skills and have fun. Kids will learn fun facts about animals and more in this tongue-twisting new feature. UNK 55 min. (2019) DVD 12458549 $19.99

KID BRAINIAC

Rockin’ Reptiles Meet Kid Brainiac, a young boy with big smarts. After building a time machine to the Jurassic, Kid brings back his T-Rex bestie, Big-T, who roars along for the ride as the duo learn the fun facts about lizards, snakes, and turtles. UNK 60 min. (2020) DVD 12611967 $24.99 Gadget Heads Famous Inventors Join mega smart space cadets Scarp and Hub for a journey of learning and discovery like never before! This time around the duo embarks on a mighty adventure to meet and learn about the greatest inventors that ever lived. UNK 60 min. (2020) DVD 12764163 $24.99

Amazing Microworld Join Kid Brainiac as he inspects some of the coolest creatures on the planet, bugs! Dive into the microworld as Felix Brianiac and his partner Big-T power up their highpowered microscopes. UNK 60 min. (2020) DVD 12693574 $24.99

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Season 1 Animal Favorites In this season, discover and learn about animals, starting with the ones that children may encounter at home, to farm animals, all the way to the most unique of creatures from all seven continents! TVY 192 min. (2019) DVD 12765574 $19.99

Baby Babble Real World An award-winning series that entertains babies, toddlers, and beginning talkers while engaging them with real-world footage, speech modeling, language concepts, facial exercises, and sign language. UNK 75 min. DVD 12819068 $19.99

Dog Geniuses Space Exploration Slobberstick and Mugs are back in class with their favorite K9 teacher, Professor Bones. This pack of pups is ready to learn about one of the most fascinating subjects imaginable, space! UNK 75 min. (2019) DVD 12458548 $24.99

Pup School Up in the Clouds Pup School is back in session and this time the pup team takes to the sky to learn all about the fluffy stuff that makes up clouds! UNK 72 min. (2020) Available July 7 DVD 13342363 $24.99 Season 2 Art, Shapes, Numbers For young children, the world is bursting with wild and exciting new experiences. Season 2 organizes these ideas and concepts with each fun episode, from numbers and shapes to seasons and colors. TVY 133 min. (2019) DVD 12826984 $19.99

Feed Your Mind A Story of August Wilson Includes Read-Along Subtitles Like many of August Wilson’s plays, this story is told in two acts, revealing how Wilson grew up to be one of the most influential American playwrights. UNK 45 min. (2019) DVD 13042103 $29.24

Shark School Ocean-mania Dive in and swim underwater with everyone’s favorite fish pals as they delve into a learning adventure across the sea. UNK 51 min. (2020) DVD 12693606 $24.99

Wyatt’s Fort Season 1 Wyatt, a precocious five-year-old, and his two best friends, Howsham and Desmond, experience all kinds of crazy adventures within the mysterious world residing in Wyatt’s tent fort. NR 284 min. (2019) DVD 12826870 $12.99

Elmo’s World Playdate!

Elmo explores lots of ways to play with his new friend, Smartie the smartphone, and his old pal Mr. Noodle. From doing crafts to learning karate to practicing yoga, preschoolers will love to learn along with Elmo! G 126 min. DVD 12699012 $11.24

Emma! Season 2 Emmatastic! Children will walk, jump, skip, dance, or wheel their way to the garden as they visit dancing butterflies, baby lambs, kittens, and ponies. The next bowtiful adventure is waiting for them inside the music box. UNK 150 min. (2019) DVD 12759338 $14.99

Let’s Go Luna! Friendship Around the World Join Luna and pals Leo, Andy, and Carmen as they travel all around the world and learn about different cultures, history, and music. TVY 125 min. DVD 12509539 $9.99

Marvel’s The Avengers Starring: Robert Downey, Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, and Captain America assemble together for the very first time ever in this epic, action-packed blockbuster alongside Black Widow, Hawkeye, and Nick Fury. PG13 143 min. (2012) $623M Action DVD 10737108 $25.99 BLU-RAY 11952043 $29.99

Marvel’s Avengers Infinity War Starring: Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Pratt With the powerful Thanos on the verge of raining destruction upon the universe, the Avengers and their superhero allies risk everything in the ultimate showdown. PG13 149 min. (2018) $679M Action DVD 12122350 $25.99 BLU-RAY 12122351 $33.99 4K+BLU-RAY 12166178 $38.99 2 Discs

Thor Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins When the arrogant warrior Thor is banished to Earth from his homeworld of Asgard, he must fight to reclaim his lost powers. Pursued by an invasion force sent to destroy him, the fallen God of Thunder must rise to the battle. PG13 114 min. (2011) $181M Action DVD 10498403 $25.99 BLU-RAY 11952041 $28.99 4K+BLU-RAY 12404612 $33.99 2 Discs

Doctor Strange Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rachel McAdams A former neurosurgeon embarks on a journey of healing, only to be drawn into the world of the mystical arts. PG13 115 min. (2016) $232M Action DVD 11763234 $25.99 BLU-RAY 12245414 $28.99 4K+BLU-RAY 12450036 $33.99 2 Discs Marvel’s The Avengers Age of Ultron Starring: Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and it’s up to Earth’s mightiest heroes to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plan. PG13 141 min. (2015) $459M Action DVD 11341398 $25.99 BLU-RAY 11930503 $29.99 4K+BLU-RAY 12172527 $38.99 2 Discs

Marvel’s Avengers Endgame Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan The fourth installment in the Avengers saga in the culmination of 22 interconnected films and the climax of an epic journey. PG13 181 min. (2019) $858M Action DVD 12342870 $25.99 BLU-RAY 12342871 $33.99 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 12405292 $33.99 3 Discs

Guardians of the Galaxy Starring: Dave Bautista, Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana A group of intergalactic criminals must pull together to stop a fanatical warrior with plans to purge the universe. PG13 121 min. (2014) $333M Action DVD 11142068 $25.99 BLU-RAY 11930502 $28.99 4K+BLU-RAY 12450037 $33.99 2 Discs

Black Panther Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o T’Challa, heir to the hidden but advanced kingdom of Wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future and confront a challenger from his country’s past. PG13 134 min. (2018) $700M Action DVD 12052445 $25.99 BLU-RAY 12052446 $33.99 4K+BLU-RAY 12083062 $38.99 2 Discs Iron Man Starring: Robert Downey, Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges A wealthy industrialist is held captive in enemy territory and escapes by building a high-tech suit made of armor. When he returns home, he decides to use his money, talents, and suit to save the world. PG13 125 min. (2008) $318M Action DVD 10239063 $13.99 BLU-RAY 11951969 $28.99 4K+BLU-RAY 12404609 $33.99 2 Discs

Captain America The First Avenger Starring: Sebastian Stan, Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into Captain America. Now, Rogers wages war on the evil HYDRA organization. PG13 123 min. (2011) $177M Action DVD 10504513 $25.99 BLU-RAY 12134133 $28.99 4K+BLU-RAY 12295818 $38.99 2 Discs

Ant-Man Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit. PG13 117 min. (2015) $180M Action DVD 11390247 $25.99 BLU-RAY 11930504 $28.99 4K+BLU-RAY 12450035 $33.99 2 Discs

Captain Marvel Starring: Ben Mendelsohn, Brie Larson, Gemma Chan Set in the 1990s, this is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It follows the journey of Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes. PG13 124 min. (2019) $427M Action DVD 12318648 $25.99 BLU-RAY 12318649 $33.99