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ARTS AND MUSIC | ENGLISH | HEALTH | MATH | SCIENCE | SOCIAL STUDIES | TECHNOLOGY
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Architecture (03:31)
You want Architecture? We’ve got Modern, Renaissance, Gothic, Tudor. . .so how do you like your buildings?
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Blues (04:56)
Delta, Memphis, or Chicago, they’re all part of a uniquely American form of music—the blues!
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Drama (04:08)
Learn all about drama through the ages--from comedy to tragedy and from ancient Greece to Shakespeare.
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Portraits (03:36)
When a famous person is immortalized with a portrait, it's not just their face that's being recorded! Check out all the things you can learn about a person from their portrait!
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Surrealism (03:28)
Step inside the strange world of Surrealism, and learn about the philosophy, technique, and ideas behind Surrealist art!
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Blogs (03:33)
I audioblog, you videoblog, we all kinds of blog for weblogs! But how to practice good digital citizenship?
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Addiction (03:05)
From tolerance to abuse to withdrawal, the truth about addiction and how it affects the mind, body, and behavior.
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ADHD (03:21)
Tim and Moby talk about dealing with hyperactivity disorders and how they differ from just being distracted, impulsive, or just plain bored.
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Adolescence (03:28)
Oh those awkward teenage years, when hormones and growth spurts make us self-conscious and also—nearly!—adults.
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Adulthood (02:53)
Growing up means both fun and responsibility; careers, marriage and even wrinkles are part of a pretty good package!
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Alcohol (02:24)
You probably know alcohol is a drug, and even that it’s a depressant—but learn why intoxication is particularly bad for young people.
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Avian Flu (03:55)
Sounds like a scary movie, with mutating viruses! Tim and Moby tell how Avian Flu can be controlled with culling, vaccines, and embargos.
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Babies (02:42)
From fertilization through pregnancy to birth, it takes a lot to make a person! And Moby’s got a toasty little bundle of joy. . .
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Balance (03:23)
There's no spin on this tale of why you may sometimes feel dizzy or nauseous—and what your ears have to do with it all!
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Baseball (04:15)
Tim and Moby take you out to the old ball game: Learn about the game where everyone’s running around that big diamond, trying to get home!
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Bicycle Safety (04:51)
Tim and Moby talk about the importance of reflectors, how to properly wear your helmet, and what those weird hand signals mean.
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Body Scans (04:00)
Find out how X-rays and imaging help doctors diagnose disease. Plus, what’s a PET scan and does it involve your cat?
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Body Weight (02:36)
Body weight isn’t just a matter of being obese or not! Tim and Moby give you the skinny on nutrition, fitness, and the three body types.
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Boogers (02:52)
Ah, Boogers! Your nose's front line defense gives you immunity against germs and infection. Pick this one—it’s a winner!
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Brain (03:37)
Tim and Moby get brainy, because from the hypothalamus to the limbic system, your cerebral system runs the show--and it’s reading this right now!
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Broken Bones (04:06)
Fractures, splints, and x-rays are no fun. But it's pretty cool that something as solid as bone can knit itself back together!
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Bruises (03:00)
Call it a contusion or just a plain old bruise, when capillaries burst you get black-and-blue (or red-and-purple)! Tim and Moby explain why.
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Bullying (02:19)
There are many ways of picking on someone; name-calling, fighting, or simply being a big jerk. Tim and Moby walk you through bullying and how to handle it.
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Burns (03:24)
Learn about our delicate skin and blisters, scalding, and fires. And hang on to that potholder!
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Cells (03:16)
Sugar and spice and everything nice? Snips and snails and puppy-dog tails? Truth is, you're made of cells, and you can learn about them in this animated movie!
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Conflict Resolution (04:18)
Life can be frustrating. You’re not always going to get along with your friends and family, and they won’t always get along with you. And anger and frustration are natural human emotions, so there’s no way you can avoid feeling them. But there are ways to disagree without being disagreeable--and in this BrainPOP movie on conflict resolution, Tim and Moby will tell you all about them! First, you’ll find out why it’s a good idea to take a deep breath and collect yourself before you respond to a situation you’re not thrilled about. You’ll discover different ways to compromise, and how placing yourself in another person’s shoes can change a potential screaming match into a friendly discussion. Why risk alienating your friends and hurting people’s feelings, when you can settle your differences fairly?
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Drug Abuse (02:49)
Everyone says that drugs are bad, and that you should stay away from them. We agree, but have you ever wondered why? This animated movie gives you the low-down on why drug abuse is a bad idea.
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Growth (02:29)
You weren't always this big! How did you grow from a little bitty baby to the person you are now? And how will you grow in the future? Watch this movie to learn more!
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Hair (04:02)
Ever wonder why your hair is curly or straight? Or how hair grows? Or why it's on the top of your head and not on the soles of your feet? Then this is the movie for you!
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Heredity (02:46)
Ever wonder why you look like your parents? You're a different person, after all! Tim and Moby explain how traits are inherited in this animated movie!
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Homeostasis (03:05)
Ever wonder how your body knows to fall asleep or be hungry? We may take these simple facts of life for granted, but Tim and Moby don't! In this animated movie, we explore the magic of homeostasis!
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Lyme Disease (03:17)
Yikes! Is that a deer tick? Summer is great, there's no doubt about that, but it brings with it the threat of Lyme disease! Learn how you can protect yourself in this animated movie!
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Nails (01:44)
Clip 'em! Paint 'em! Bite 'em! Draw faces on 'em and put on a puppet show! Feast your eyes on this movie about nails!
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Nutrition (04:38)
Well, SURE you should eat a balanced diet, but have you ever wondered why? Find the answers here!
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Obesity (05:31)
The obesity crisis is growing, but smart eating and regular exercise can keep the pounds off!
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Olympics (04:08)
What happens every four years, involves bronze, silver, and gold medals, and is loads of fun? Why, the Olympics, of course! Learn about this international pursuit of excellence in this animated movie!
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Peak Flow Meter (03:14)
A peak flow meter is one of the best tools you can use to help control your asthma! Learn some helpful tips on using yours with Tim and Moby!
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Period (03:31)
Getting your period is just part of growing up! And it doesn't have to be a difficult experience, not if Cassie and Rita have anything to say about it!
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Puberty (02:36)
What the heck is happening to me? Tim and Moby answer some common questions about puberty and growing up in this animated movie!
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Sleep (03:59)
Zzzzzz! Chances are, you've never seen yourself sleep. But don't fret! Tim and Moby will show you what happens to you while you're off in dreamland!
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Spinal Cord (02:24)
If you think your nervous system is all brains, think again! Your spinal cord does its part, too, relaying information from your brain and body and back again! Check out this animated movie to learn more!
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Steroids (03:53)
There's been a lot in the news about steroid abuse, from high school athletes to professional sports. Find out what it does and why it's so dangerous.
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Swine Flu (05:39)
Get the facts about the swine flu: what it is, how it spreads, and what you can do to protect yourself
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Taste (03:22)
Eating would be only half the fun without your sense of taste! Sink your teeth into this animated movie about why we taste stuff!
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Absolute Value (01:39)
Use a numberline, determine the distance from zero, and decide on positive or negative! Tim and Moby teach you about Absolute Value.
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Adam Smith (05:16)
Don't be all laissez-faire! It's in your self-interest to meet the inventor of modern economics.
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Budgets (05:18)
Earn some, spend less, and don’t buy what you can’t afford. Learn about the basics of budgeting or you might have to learn the basics of debt!
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Calculus (04:03)
Don’t be scared of calculus--it’s only curves and slopes and lines. Tim and Moby throw in a differential or two, just to keep it fun!
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Acceleration (02:51)
Mass, force, weight: This speedy animated movie gives you velocity on the rules governing acceleration and deceleration!
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Active Transport (03:04)
Cells need nourishment, too! Tim and Moby introduce you to active transport, where substances move through gaps in a cell membrane.
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Aliens (04:51)
Unless you’re watching sci-fi, it’s awfully hard to find an E.T. Tim and Moby learn why searching for extraterrestrial intelligence is so difficult.
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Apollo Project (04:58)
Houston, we have a movie! Find out about space exploration and the lunar landing as Tim and Moby introduce you to NASA’s famous Apollo Project.
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Arachnids (02:53)
Creepy crawly arachnids are super cool! Spiders, tics and scorpions all belong to this group of arthropods--but who spins silk and who shoots venom?
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Atoms (02:45)
Atoms are everything! Tim and Moby introduce you to atoms, which contain all the elements in the universe, and to the concepts of atomic number and atomic mass.
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Avalanches (04:11)
Tim and Moby discuss the terrible power of avalanches, snowy natural disasters caused by opposing forces of stress and strength.
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Bats (03:03)
Cave-dwelling, fruit-eating mammals with a bad vampire rep! Is it true? Learn about the echolations of our bat-pals.
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Behavior (03:04)
It can be learned, instinctive, reflexive or conditioned, but when is it good or bad? Tim and Moby talk behavior.
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Buoyancy (02:00)
Throw an anchor into the ocean and it sinks. But why does a boat holding an anchor float? Learn about the mysteries of buoyancy in this animated movie!
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Cats (03:39)
A cat's the only cat who knows where it's at . . . So watch this movie to learn about what it's like to be a fine feline!
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Cloning (02:32)
Clones are creatures that share the exact same DNA! Find out why scientists are working to perfect the technology.
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Dogs (03:57)
It's a dog-eat-dog world out there--only usually they're not really eating each other . . .
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Earth (02:46)
Why is Earth so well-suited to life? Follow Tim and Moby as they explore the blue planet.
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Eclipse (02:39)
In ancient times, an eclipse was often a harbinger of impending doom! Now we know better! Check this out to learn about eclipses, both solar and lunar!
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Electricity (01:42)
There's more to electricity than just turning on a switch. Check out this movie as Tim and Moby explore the mysteries of electricity!
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Elephants (04:51)
Meet the elephant, an endangered animal found throughout Africa and Asia that’s big on brainpower, big on appetite, and just plain BIG!
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Fish (02:26)
Fish: they're not just what's for dinner! Find out about all things scaley and slimy, with Tim and Moby.
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Flight (03:14)
Nervous about flying? Or do you love to soar with the eagles? Either way, you'll enjoy this explanation of the mechanics of flight!
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Fossil Fuels (03:33)
What makes cars go? Fossil fuels! What lights up gas grills and stoves? Fossil fuels! What's made from dead plants and animals? Why, they're fossil fuels, and there featured right here!
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Fuel Cells (02:55)
Are you ready for the future of energy? While they're still being perfected, fuel cells are one of the most promising energy technologies to come around in a long while! Check out this animated movie to learn more!
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Fungi (04:54)
Mold, yeast, and mushrooms, oh my! Learn about the diverse world of fungi.
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Heat (02:35)
We can all tell if something's hot, but precious few of us know WHY it's hot! Watch this movie to learn, and be the envy of all the kids on your block!
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Insects (02:53)
They're here, they're there, they're everywhere! Well, hopefully not EVERYWHERE, but insects can survive in almost any environment. Learn about our tiny six-legged pals in this animated movie!
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Levers (02:40)
From seesaws to scales to wheelbarrows, the lever has proven to be one of the best inventions ever! Learn about the different classes of levers in this animated movie.
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Life Cycle of Stars (05:25)
Our sun wasn't always the way you see it today. And it won't always be this way in the future! Explore the awesome wonders of red giants, white dwarfs, and black holes in this animated movie!
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Mercury (02:57)
Mercury is the closest planet to the sun! Take a voyage with Tim and Moby to find out more.
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Moles (05:03)
For counting atoms, this mole is 6.02 x 10^23 times more useful than any furry critter!
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pH Scale (03:49)
How does acid eat through stuff? What happens when you combine an acid with a base? Tim and Moby explore these questions and more in this movie!
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Plastic (05:00)
Plastic's everywhere - from the casing on your MP3 player to the soles of your sneakers. Learn all about this versatile stuff!
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Saturn (02:12)
There's more to Saturn than just rings! (Although, we admit, the rings ARE pretty cool.) Learn about the beautiful gas giant in this animated movie!
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Scientific Method (04:15)
How do scientists come up with all those theories? Believe it or not, there's a method to the madness! Learn all about it in this animated movie!
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Seasons (01:58)
Spring into action! Find some summer love! Fall into this movie and learn about the seasons! Um. Uh, Winter! Winter, Winter, Winter.
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Seedless Plants (04:33)
Move over, seed plants--the history of life on Earth would look a whole lot different if it weren’t for ferns and mosses!
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Sun (03:07)
How cool would it be ho have your very own star? Well, guess what - we do! It's the sun, and you can learn about it here!
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Tides (01:58)
Find out how the moon controls tides on Earth and how tides can provide us with energy in this BrainPOP movie!
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Tundra (03:19)
What's cold and dry and fragile but neat all the same? Why, it's tundra! Learn about this biome here!
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Water (02:09)
Two-thirds of the earth is covered with it! It makes up most of your body weight! It's fun to swim in! It's water, and Tim and Moby dive into the subject in this animated movie!
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Wind (02:26)
Where does the wind come from? Tim and Moby answer this question here! (Hint: There is no giant fan involved)
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Abraham Lincoln (05:58)
Meet Abraham Lincoln, the log cabin boy who became the 16th President of the United States, and was known as the Great Emancipator!
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Adolf Hitler (04:50)
The fascist dictator and fuhrer of the Nazis, Hitler started World War II and had a huge tragic influence on the twentieth century.
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American Indians (04:04)
The original Americans were native-Americans! Whether Navajo, Cherokee, or Mohawk, their rich culture was cruelly overwhelmed by European settlers.
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Andrew Jackson (05:08)
“Old Hickory” was the first self-made man to become President, but the Indian Removal Act and his belief in slavery make him a complicated figure.
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Armed Forces (03:50)
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and. . what? Tim and Moby march you through all five branches of the military, and tell you their jobs and histories.
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Aztec Civilization (04:25)
Tim and Moby lead you into the Valley of Mexico for a look at the powerful Aztec civilization, and how the conquistadors engineered its fall.
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Banking (04:30)
Do you have any interest in money? Tim and Moby talk banking basics like deposits and withdrawals, and the difference between cash and capital.
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Malcolm X (03:46)
Find about this civil rights activist, known for his fiery speeches and uncompromising views.
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Mesoamerica (04:29)
Move over, North and South America--it’s time to learn about the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica!
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Money (03:44)
Tim and Moby travel back in time to find the origin of money and how we got from trading cows to paper and coins in this animated movie!
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Mount Everest (02:55)
At the top of Mount Everest, every breath contains only a third of the oxygen you get at sea level. Good thing Moby has built-in oxygen tanks.
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New Year's (03:27)
It's celebrated the world over, but not always at the same time, and not always in the same way! Watch as Tim and Moby take you to different corners of the globe to see how the people of Earth celebrate the new year!
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Pele (04:44)
Get a kick out of learning about the greatest soccer player of all time!
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September 11th (06:00)
The terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 changed the course of American history. Find out what happened and why in this BrainPOP movie.
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Trail of Tears (05:30)
Learn about one of the saddest episodes in U.S. history: the removal of American Indians from their native lands through the Trail of Tears
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War (02:52)
Why do nations fight wars? Tim and Moby look at the underlying reasons for fighting.
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Airbags (02:30)
Airbags in cars reduce injuries in accidents, but how do they work? And why do you still need your seatbelt? Learn the truth from Tim and Moby!
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CD (02:08)
How can that flat plastic circle hold all that information? Learn about CDs, both music and data in this here animated movie! There's some stuff about DVDs, too, if you're interested!
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Compass (01:31)
How does a compass know which way is North? What is "North" for that matter? Find out here!
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Computer Mouse (03:22)
You're probably so used to your mouse by now that you don't even notice it! You know what it does, but do you know how it does it? Learn about your computer's mouse in this animated movie!
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Dams (02:50)
People have used dams to control their environments for thousands of years. Let Tim and Moby show you how they work!
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MP3 (02:52)
You hear about MP3s all the time, but exactly what are they? Tim and Moby explain this interesting file format in this snappy animated movie.
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Printer (02:05)
Computers are great, but what happens when you need something on paper? That's where the printer comes in! Okay, so you knew that, but this movie shows you how the printer actually does its job!
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Pulley (02:09)
One of the neatest simple machines is the pulley! It lets you lift really heavy stuff! Check out this animated movie to learn how...
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Telephone (04:17)
Hello? Can I speak to Cassie and Rita? Yes, Hi, I was wondering if you could tell me a little about the telephone! Yes, I'll hold.
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