Eyewitness (1994)Season 3: Worlds

Dive into the field of natural science, Discover the Solar System or the various functions of the human body. The information is presented in the "Eyewitness Museum", a computer-generated science museum. Various exhibits are shown, and stock video footage is usually seen through large windows or other depressions in the wall.

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Bear
D1
BearLearn about how bears pick a mate, hibernate, what they eat, and how they vary in different parts of the world.
Flight
D2
FlightWhich two skills must a natural-born flier master simultaneously? What outlandish experiments did early aviators try? FLIGHT combines the story of manned flight with a celebration of nature's great fliers, from birds to insects. Discover how human designers borrow ideas from the natural world to build today's sophisticated machines.
Human Machine
D3
Human MachineInvestigates the most complex machine of all - an immensely strong framework that laughs, cries, and blushes. Travel inside the body to explore the vital organs that power our lives, and the remarkable instruments through which we sense the world.
Island
D4
IslandExplore the topography, ecology, and sociology of the world's most intriguing islands. Visit the enormous head-shaped statues on Easter Island, the lemurs of Madagascar, the bustling metropolis of Manhattan, the idyllic majesty of Ireland, and many more.
Life
D5
LifeHow did the elephant get its trunk or the flying fish its wings? Where and how did life originate?
Monster
D6
MonsterFrom Medusa to Dracula, all cultures have their monsters! In this exciting DVD, students learn what makes things scary and build an understanding of the universal presence of mythical creatures, such as vampires and dragons. Explorer the science behind many myths, identify viruses and bacteria, and uncover our love/hate relationship with monsters of all types, from mosquitoes to dragons.
Mountain
D7
MountainHow mountains came to exist, and how they act as habitats for thousands of species of plants and animals.
Natural Disasters
D8
Natural DisastersWhen will disaster strike next? Is it true that animals can sense an impending earthquake?
Ocean
D9
OceanWhich is the noisiest of all ocean animals? How much do we really know about life in the oceans?
Planets
D10
PlanetsWhich planet would float in your bathtub if you had one big enough? What is the fire-and-brimstone world of Venus really like? PLANETS journeys through space and time, witnessing the birth of the sun and traveling to the outer limits of the solar system.
Plant
D11
PlantWhich plant germinates after 6,000 years of sleep? Which ocean forests are as big as the largest forests on land? PLANT is a colorful tour of the world's most magical to the most bizarre. Watch buds burst, flowers bloom, and discover the myriad ways plants struggle to survive.
Sight
D12
SightAre you a predator or are you prey? It depends purely on the location of your eyes.
Survival
D13
SurvivalWhich hated insect is the greatest survivor of all? How do young animals learn the tricks of survival?