DVDS/VIDEOS M THROUGH Z

The Monsters Emerge
PBS Home Video & WHYY
1992
VHS
Series The Dinosaurs!
"Discover how a dinosaur tooth, found in the 1820's, opened the door to a worldwide fascination with these giant and mysterious creatures, a fascination more intense and long lasting than anyone could have ever imagined." Part of The Dinosaurs! Video Series

Mammoths! 
Paleo World: Tracing Animal Origins Series
The Learning Channel
1997
DVD  
"This program travels to the mammoth site in South Dakota to look at how mammoths migrated to America and the reasons why it became extinct 11,000 years ago." As seen on The Learning Channel
Grades 7 to Adults

Mammoths of the Ice Age
NOVA
1995
VHS   
"NOVA examines the woolly mammoth with recent discoveries about how it adapted to life in the Arctic and why it didn't survive the end of the Ice Age. Then examine research that shows how it fought off extinction much longer than previously thought. Part of a multi-volume science series." Grades 7 to Adults
From - School Library Journal: "Teachers of junior high and high school students will welcome the intelligent and clear presentation of evolutionary history that this video offers."

Paleo World: The Paleontologist Series
The Learning Channel
1997
DVD     
"This series looks at paleontologists and their theories to show how these scientists search, what they look for and how they interpret their finds." As seen on The Learning Channel Grades 7 to Adults

Paleontologist
Tell Me How Career Opportunities for Young People Series
TMW Media Group  
2003
VHS
"Designed to introduce children to careers related to paleontology, this informative, live-action program takes a behind-the-scenes look at this fascinating profession. Host Melody Young follows a paleontologist through his daily routine, looking at his work in the field and in the museum. The program covers the training necessary to become a paleontologist, the industries in which they work, the skills necessary, the equipment they use and much more. Includes a guide."
Grades 4 to 8

PaleoWorld Disc 5 - The Paleontologist
New Dominion Pictures
The Learning Channel
2001
DVD
"Three episodes from a 15-part series that looks at what is known about early man and animals from the fossil record, as well as how this information is known. Includes recent discoveries."

Prehistoric Animals
Partridge Films
Dorling Kindersley Vision
1997
VHS
Amazing Animals Series
"Join Henry the Lizard, the animated tour guide, as he explores extraordinary wildlife, crazy characters and unexpected animal surprises. Henry turns into a time traveler to see if some animals really have been around for millions of years. From deadly sharks to giant dragonflies, he discovers the survival secrets of the world's most successful prehistoric animals. As seen on The Disney Channel. Based on The Really Amazing Animal Book."
From School Library Journal (5/98): "There is not a public or school library that will want to pass up the opportunity to provide their patrons with the videos in this extraordinary continuing series."
From Booklist (5/15/98): "Both school and public libraries will benefit from these additions to their collections."

Prehistoric Life
CAFE Production for BBC Worldwide Americas
Dorling Kindersley Vision in Association with Oregon Public Broadcasting
1996
VHS
Eyewitness Videos Series
"Martin Sheen narrates this exploration of the early stages of the planet. Included are special effects and stunning graphics that bring the natural world to life on screen. Examine what we know about prehistoric life from fossils, discover examples of evolution and marvel at the life's relentless adaptation to an ever-changing world." Part of the Eyewitness Living Earth Series. Grades - all levels.
From School Library Journal (May 1997): "Spectacular cinematography and fascinating factoids are combined to produce this fast-paced, attention-grabbing nature series that manages to pack a great deal of information into each 30-minute episode. Moving from pre-history to mythology and legend to the latest scientific discoveries, each program covers the gamut of its subject."

Rainbow of Stone: A Journey Through Deep Time in the Grand Canyon
Terra Productions
1996
VHS
"Author Robert Fulghum narrates this geologic history of the park from the two-billion year old rocks of the inner gorge to the volcanoes that spilled lava into remote western portions less than a million years ago. Witness this magnificent landscape and its geology from the air, rim and river. Filmed by award-winning cinematographer Blair Robbins."
From Video Librarian "A glorious visual experience...Highly recommended."
From Booklist : "Exceptional...an entrancing addition to public library collections."

Raise the Mammoth
Physical Geography Series
TMW Media Group
2000
VHS  
"Award-winning teacher Dr. Laurence J. Jankowski looks at how natural phenomenon such as volcanoes, earthquakes, caves, rocks, geysers, glacers and more shape the world. The programs also explore scientific processes producing or resulting from the phenomenon. Series includes: Earthquakes: How They Are Measured; Forces That Shape Our Earth; Geologic Time; Glaciation: Ice Shapes The Land; The Hydrologic Cycle; Igneous Rocks; Introduction to Rocks & Minerals; Metamorphic Rocks; Physical Geography of the United States;  Running Water: How It Erodes & Deposits; Sedimentary Rock;s Underground Water; Volcanoes of the United States; Waves, Coastlines & Beaches; Weathering & Erosion." Each program includes a teacher's guide. Grades 8 to 11

Round Rocks: Teaching Earth Science As a Process of Discovery
Paleontological Research Institute
1997
VHS
From School Library Journal (June 1998): "Every rock has a story to tell, and Round Rocks encourages teachers of
geology to use the rocks we can hold in our hands and what we know of the earth today, to explain the past. The Round Rock method of geology instruction is clearly demonstrated here (although the presentation can be a bit stiff at times), and teachers are encouraged, through the accompanying guide, to continue their experimentation with this method first among themselves and, subsequently, in the classroom.
Schools and libraries will find the video a valuable addition to their professional development collections, as educators seek new teaching
techniques that encourage a spirit of inquiry among students, make science accessible, and empower young people for the future.

SuperCroc
National Geographic Channel
National Geographic
2002
DVD
"This National Geographic program allows viewers to watch as the fossil remains of a ten ton SuperCroc, Sarcosuchus imperator, are unearthed in the Sahara and as the fossilized bones are transformed into a 40-foot, life-size SuperCroc. Paleontologist Dr. Paul Sereno joins forces with reptile expert Dr. Brady Barr for an around-the-globe adventure-packed quest to flesh out the croc, one of the largest crocodilians to ever walk the earth. Computer animation also helps takes viewers back in time to see how the SuperCroc might have lived and battled for food 110 million years ago. Sereno and Barr also study today's tiny-by-comparison crocodilians - alligators, crocodiles, caimans and gavials-to learn more about the giant SuperCroc. Narrated by Sam Neill."

Walking with Prehistoric beasts
BBC/Discovery/TV Asahi and BS Asahi co-production with ProSiebewn
2001
DVD
"Narrated by Kenneth Branagh, this Discovery program takes a look at the strange and fantastical beasts that followed the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. Features photographs shot on location around the globe with cutting-edge digital technology and animatronics that re-create this strange world. Users will meet the incredible creatures, from miniature horses to terrifying eight-foot-tall birds to the largest land mammal that, at four times the size of a modern elephant, was the largest to ever exist."
From Video Librarian (May 2002): "A terrific addition for science libraries--school and public--this sure to be popular series is highly recommended."

Women Who Walk Through Time
VIDEO West Productions
KUED Media Solutions
1997
VHS
1998 Telly Award Winner
"Three women earth scientists introduce young people to the fascinating field of earth science, demonstrate what they do as earth scientists, and advise young people on how to prepare for a career in science." Recommended by Science Teacher (September 1999)