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thINK gREEN 

SERIES 

this is an informative and empowering half 

hour magazine style eco series dedicated to 

preserving the future of our fragile planet. the 

way we live affects the world around us, the 

world around us affects the way we live. think 

green and make a world of difference! 

Titles: 

Each disc contains two 30 minute episodes. 

© 2007 | Duration 20 x 60min 

DVD - 6WWTG | Titles also sold individually. 

Grades 5-12 DIGITAL RIGHTS 

Set Price $1683 School Set Price $1122 

NeW! 

SUStAINABLE FUtURES 

SERIES 

In this new environmental series, we look at the impact that 

our way of living has on people, animals, plant and landscapes 

around the world. ‘Sustainable Futures’ shares stories from all 

parts of the globe, and looks at how our actions have contributed 

to environmental changes, showing that everything is connected. 

Titles: 

Each title contains one episode. 

LIVINg gREEN SERIES 

Living Green is the perfect filler series for today’s enviro savvy 

audience. In one minute bursts, audiences are treated to 

beautiful footage and fast facts. This series features up-to-theminute 

information, and it doesn’t just stop at the general ‘turn 

off the tap’ factoids that we’ve all seen a million times: it looks 

at cutting edge technologies, recent summits, and the people 

leading the way on the eco front. This series is perfect for those 

who are tired of a ‘same old, same old’ environmental series. 

Titles: 

NeW! 

NeW! 

Each title contains one volume with ten to twelve one minute 

segments. 

© 2011 Grades 5-12 Duration 13 x 30min 

DIGITAL RIGHTS 

DVD - 6WWSF | Titles also sold individually. 


© 2011 Grades 5-12 

Duration 18 x 10-12min 


DVD - 6WWLG | Titles also sold individually. 

Set Price $1337 School Set Price $891

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Environmental 

© 2008 

TERTIARY LEVEL 

Duration 31min 

DVD - 6RWMGA 

Price $132 School Price $88 

GReeN ARcHiTecTuRe 

eNviRONmeNTAllY FRieNDlY HOusiNG 

combining aesthetics, sustainability, and function is 

the challenge of green architecture-and 20 teams of 

college students from north america and Europe rise 

to that challenge as they compete to design, build, and 

demonstrate the operation of the most attractive and 

energy-efficient house at the 2007 Solar decathlo. 

This program tracks some of the teams as they 

seek sponsors, research materials, and hone their 

construction skills to create living spaces that require 

zero energy. 

© 2008 

TERTIARY LEVEL 


DVD - 6RWMGHB 


GReeN HOme BuilDiNG 

using easy-to-understand visuals and comments 

from industry experts, this program presents general 

construction guidelines for environmentally friendly 

residential building. Viewers are given a solid foundation 

of technical knowledge and best practices in all aspects 

of green housing construction. Topics include: lot 

design, passive solar energy, resource efficiency, 

recycling methods, water conservation, the Energy Star 

program, HVac, energy footprints, indoor air quality, 

financial incentives, and professional certifications. 

© 2009 ITV Studios 

Grades 8-12 


DVD - 6ITLHPS 


NeW! 

NeW! 

NeW! 

THe HumAN POWeR sTATiON 

This program reveals in the starkest terms the 

amount of energy we use and waste in our homes. 

an unsuspecting family will be disconnected from the 

electricity grid for 24 hours, and unbeknownst to them, 

all their energy needs will be powered from a completely 

unexpected source - an 80 strong team of cyclists using 

specially adapted bikes. Each time a member of the 

family turns on an appliance the Human Power Station 

must respond. With billions of dollars of energy wasted 

across the world every year and dwindling fossil fuel 

supplies, electricity consumption is a hot topic. 

thE WONDERS 

OF ECOLOgy & 

CONSERVAtION 

SERIES 

the Ecology & Conservation series covers 

subjects from the greenhouse effect to the 

importance of Biodiversity. Students will develop 

a basic understanding of the fundamentals of 

Ecology and Conservation and work their way 

up to more complex subjects. 

Titles: 

thE IMPORtANCE OF BIODIVERSIty 

DVD - 6TMWEC01 

gIVINg BACK thE LAND 

DVD - 6TMWEC02 

© 2007 | Duration 2 x 15-16min 

DVD - 6TMWEC | Titles also sold individually. 


Set Price $148.99 School Set Price $99 

NeW! 

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gREEN-OVAtINg 

hOME RENOVAtIONS 

FOR A SUStAINABLE 

WORLD SERIES 

Spotlighting the best practices, technologies, and 

materials available to residential remodelers and 

builders, this four-part series shows how existing 

homes can be transformed to improve energy 

efficiency, eco-friendliness, livability, and sustainability 

while enhancing the health and well-being of their 

occupants. Remodeler and builder Robert Post 

accompanies leading designers, builders, landscape 

architects, and other practicing green professionals 

to working jobsites where they discuss and illustrate 

the practical application of green principles to every 

aspect of remodeling and renovation. 

Titles: 

HomE PERFoRmancE THE FIRST STEP To GREEn 

DVD - 6RWMGO01 

GREEn PoWER cLEan cHoIcES 


SuSTaInabLE LandScaPInG 

GRoWInG a GREEnER HomE 


THInkInG GREEn buILdInG SmaRT 


© 2010 


DVD - 6RWMGO | Titles also sold individually. 


NeW!


sAle! 

© 1991 Leeds Animation Workshop 

Duration 12min Grades 9-12 


DVD - 6LAAW 

Price $29.95 

Alice iN WAsTelAND 

alice wonders where things go when they are thrown 

away. Her adventures in Wasteland reveal some 

horrifying secrets, as she comes to understand the 

impact of human activities on the natural environment, 

at local and at global level. This film amuses and 

entertains while also providing an introduction to the 

problems associated with various kinds of pollution. 

alice travels around the world, discovering the dangers 

of landfill sites, toxic waste dumps, deforestation, acid 

rain and ozone destruction. 


Duration 8min 


DVD - 6LAESE 


eveRYONe cAN sAve eNeRGY 

This short animated dVd is for people who have learning 

disabilities. It is easy to understand, and is aimed 

at tenants, people in sheltered housing, people who 

already have their own home, or those about to start 

living independently. The film contains three stories that 

show ways to keep warm, ways to cut electricity and gas 

bills, and ways to combat climate change. all the people 

in the film have learning disabilities, and one is also a 

wheelchair user. 



Grades 9-12 

DVD - 6LAWW 


WAsTe WATcHeRs 

Waste Watchers is a short animated film designed to 

encourage energy conservation in the home, the school 

and the workplace. Humourous and enjoyable, it is 

suitable for use in lessons and training sessions with 

audiences of all ages. It raises awareness and provides 

a memorable and effective source of information about 

the greenhouse effect, global warming, and simple 

practical measures everyone can take to improve 

energy efficiency in everyday life. 

© 2009 Grades 9-Adult 


DVD - 6LSCTP 



BesT 

selleRNeW! 

cONsumeR AND THe PlANeT 

Learn how small, everyday actions can conserve energy 

sources, reduce your carbon footprint, and even save 

money in the process. This program deciphers ‘green’ 

marketing claims and labels such as ‘EnERGY STaR’, 

‘dfE’, renewable and sustainable. We illustrate ecofriendly 

ways to buy, prepare, store and dispose of 

food, and explore methods of saving water, reusing 

and recycling and trashing trash. also learn about 

environmentally friendly clothing care and green pet 

care. 

© 2006 | Duration 9min 


DVD - 5ABCCCC 

AUSTRALIA ONLY 


cARBON cOuNTRY 

(cATAlYsT) 

It’s bushfire season in western arnhem 

Land: aboriginal people are reviving traditional burning 

patterns; Scientists are measuring how ecosystems 

are affected by fire; The developers of a gas refinery 

need to reduce their greenhouse emissions. In the 

first carbon trading agreement of its kind in the world, 

a company has struck a deal with a government and 

aboriginal communities about greenhouse gas and fire 

management. 

© 1996 



DVD - 5ABNA1 AUSTRALIA ONLY 


NATuRAllY AusTRAliA vOlume 1 

1. The Great australian bight - This program looks 

at the evolution of this coastline and explores coastal 

features. 2. The daintree - This program looks at how 

the daintree survived the Earth’s climatic changes, the 

importance of the forest to the ku ku Yalangi aboriginal 

people, its resource and tourism values. 3. The Great 

barrier Reef - This program takes the viewer underwater 

to look at the living coral. 4. uluru - This program looks 

at the geological history of the rock. 

thE FUtURE EAtERS 

SERIES 

australians are eating themselves out of house and 

home, destroying and squandering precious resources 

to a point where our lifestyles and our very survival are 

at stake - and it is a pattern that has been recurring 

for millennia. This provocative three part ecological 

history of australasia based on Tim Flannery’s best 

selling book of the same name. 

Titles: 

TamInG THE FIRE 

DVD - 5ABFE01 

nomadS oF THE WInd 

DVD - 5ABFE02 

EaTInG THE FuTuRE 

DVD - 5ABFE03 

© 1998 

Duration 3 x 55min 

DVD - 5ABFE | Titles also sold individually. 


© 1996 



DVD - 5ABNA2 AUSTRALIA ONLY 


NATuRAllY AusTRAliA vOlume 2 

5. The Franklin River - The program reveals evidence 

of early aboriginal inhabitants uncovered in the river’s 

limestone caves. 6. The Simpson desert - This program 

looks at how the desert’s 1,100 dunes were formed. It 

also looks at other desert landscapes. 7. Lake Eyre - 

This program looks at the changing climatic conditions 

which led to the formation of the lake. 8. The murray 

River - This program looks at how the river formed and 

at how it has changed naturally.

6 

Environmental 

© 2006 CBC Productions 

Grades 10-Adult 


DVD - 6CBCBP 


BiOmimicRY leARNiNG FROm NATuRe 

(NATuRe OF THiNGs) 

based on the acclaimed book, “biomimicry, Innovation 

Inspired by nature”, by Janine benyus, biomimicry is a 

new science that studies nature’s best ideas and then 

imitates these designs and processes to solve human 

problems. PaRT 1 explores using natural processes 

as the model for agriculture and business. PaRT 2 

examines advances in materials and medicine based on 

research into natural processes. 


DVD - 5ABDOPWA 


Price $132 

School Price $88 

DiFFeReNce OF OPiNiON 

WATeRPROOFiNG AusTRAliA 

For decades, australian governments have agreed not 

to develop nuclear power in australia. but that could 

change as a result 2007 Federal Election. although 

the Federal opposition remains opposed to nuclear 

power in australia, a recent Government Inquiry has 

recommended that 25 nuclear power plants could be 

built by 2050. The Prime minister has committed $12.5 

million to assist research by anSTo and australian 

universities to participate in the Generation-IV nuclear 

Energy Systems Initiative. 

© 2006 



DVD - 5ABCCDLS AUSTRALIA ONLY 


DiRTY liTTle secReTs 

(cATAlYsT) 

Is the air in our cities safe to breathe? new science 

about fine particle pollution has a dire warning for 

public health. a storm of toxic dust and poison gases 

swirls through our streets and suburbs every day. not 

the result of some freak industrial accident, but an 

invisible killer we unwittingly spread from our vehicle 

exhausts. The global epidemic of fine particle pollution 

is estimated to kill nearly a million people each year. 

© 2002 


DVD - 5ABCCPW AUSTRALIA ONLY 

Price $77 


POO WOmAN 

(cATAlYsT) 

dr kerry bridle specialises in the things we prefer not to 

talk about - she studies the impact human waste left by 

bushwalkers has on the Tasmanian wilderness. She’s 

spent years burying artificial urine, tissues, toilet paper 

and tampons all over the World Heritage Listed areas of 

Tasmania. now her students have the task of burying 

the real thing and seeing what happens after 6, 12 and 

24 months. 

© 2007 



DVD - 5ABGGWS AUSTRALIA ONLY 

Price $88 

GReAT GlOBAl WARmiNG 

sWiNDle DeBATe 

according to a group of leading scientists brought 

together by documentary maker martin durkin 

everything you’ve ever been told about global warming 

is probably untrue. Some have called ‘The Great Global 

Warming Swindle’ the definitive retort to al Gore’s ‘an 

Inconvenient Truth’. Lateline presenter Tony Jones 

conducts an in-depth interview with durkin on all the 

contentious issues raised in the program. 

© 2007 Chris Hilton-Wood Films 

Duration 45min Grades 10-Adult 

DVD - 6CHWEAV 

Price $132 


ecOTOuRism AcROss THe 

vicTORiAN AlPs cHAlleNGes 

This film examines the opportunities that exist in 

mountain areas, particularly those with superb visual 

and aesthetic appeal, and examines the environmental 

care that needs to accompany visitation in these most 

sensitive areas. Giving practical tips to guides (with 

good and bad techniques), this program includes reallife 

examples of environmental games that are designed 

to connect visitors to our natural world. 


© 2006 



DVD - 5ABCCSF AUSTRALIA ONLY 


sOlAR FuTuRe 

(cATAlYsT) 

There’s been a lot of talk about a nuclear future for 

australia. but we already have an enormous nuclear 

reactor providing us with massive quantities of energy 

– the Sun. our reliance on greenhouse gas emitting 

coal-fired power stations is unsustainable. There are a 

number of promising technologies being developed and 

the solar future may be about to arrive. 

© 2006 



DVD - 5ABCCROC AUSTRALIA ONLY 


ReAl Oil cRisis 

(cATAlYsT) 

What would happen if the world were to start running 

out of oil? conventional wisdom says we’ve got 30 

years, but there’s a growing fear amongst petroleum 

experts it’s happening much sooner than we thought – 

that we are hitting the beginning of the end of oil now. 

So how soon will the oil run out, and can we stop our 

economy collapsing when it does? How prepared are we 

for the real oil crisis? 

© 2006 


DVD - 5ABCCEA AUSTRALIA ONLY 

Price $77 


eTHANOl AlTeRNATive (cATAlYsT) 

If we converted australia’s entire sugar cane crop 

into ethanol, using conventional techniques, we still 

wouldn’t have anywhere enough fuel to drive our cars. 

So does ethanol really provide an effective replacement 

for rapidly diminishing oil? Two australian scientists 

have developed yeast that can extract more sugar from 

the same amount of cane. It’s so effective, that in the 

future, they claim they will be able to extract sugars 

from waste paper and agricultural and forestry waste. 

With this new technology, could ethanol become a truly 

viable alternative to oil?


NAtURAL 

RESOURCES SERIES 

Specifically designed for the middle school 

science classroom, this 4-part series will 

help instructors teach difficult to understand 

concepts, differentiate instruction for diverse 

learners, and inspire the minds of students. 

EARth’S NAtURAL RESOURCES introduces 

students to the importance of natural resources 

in our lives. Renewable and nonrenewable 

resources are differentiated. EVERyDAy 

NAtURAL RESOURCES illustrates some of the 

many resources we utilise regularly. Some of 

the most important and vulnerable resources, 

such as air and water, are explored in detail. 

ENERgy RESOURCES explores the wide 

range of energy resources including: crude 

oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear energy, moving 

water, biomass, solar energy, wind energy 

and geothermal energy. SUStAINABILIty & 

NAtURAL RESOURCES serves as an introduction 

to resource sustainability, focusing on the key 

strategies of resource efficiency, recycling, 

reusing, and reducing. 

Titles: 

EARthS NAtURAL RESOURCES 

DVD - 6VLSANR01 

EVERyDAy NAtURAL RESOURCES 


ENERgy RESOURCES 


SUStAINABILIty & NAtURAL RESOURCES 



DVD - 6VLSANR | Titles also sold individually. 



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selleR 

© 2007 



DVD - 5ABCCCOH AUSTRALIA ONLY 


cOuNcil HOuse TWO 

(cATAlYsT) 

council House Two, or cH2 as its known, is quite 

possibly the eco-office block of the future many of its 

design principles have been taken from nature. To 

create environmentally friendly buildings, architect mick 

Pearce says his profession should learn from the natural 

world. mick has put his money where his mouth is and 

designed an environmentally friendly building that’s 

been constructed in melbourne’s cbd. 

© 2007 



DVD - 5ABCCBUM AUSTRALIA ONLY 


BeveRlY uRANium miNe (cATAlYsT) 

australia’s uranium reserves are the largest in the 

world. Some of our most common uranium deposits 

are crusted around sandstone. If the ore deposits are 

sandwiched between impermeable layers, and porous 

enough to allow water to flow through, then the uranium 

can be removed using a technique called In-Situ 

Leaching (ISL). While mine operators say it is a safer 

way to recover uranium, opponents of uranium mining 

claim it turns underground water into nuclear waste 

dumps. 

© 2004 



DVD - 5ABCCHYD AUSTRALIA ONLY 


HYDROGeN (cATAlYsT) 

With oil prices hitting an all time high and no sign that 

the world’s demand for “black gold” abating, it’s time 

to get really serious about alternative fuels. now, Perth, 

Western australia is in the driving seat with its innovative 

trialing of three hydrogen-powered electric buses. The 

most common element in the universe, and emitting 

nothing but water and heat, hydrogen gas makes a 

logical fuel for a world troubled by fossil fuel-induced 

political instability and environmental degradation. 

Environmental 7 

© 2006 Terranoa 



DVD - 6TERCVUS 


cHiNA veRsus: THe uNiTeD sTATes 

THe BATTle FOR Oil 

Since its oil shortage, china has relied on the world 

outside. Energy is its weak spot, and the problem will 

become more pronounced in proportion to its unbridled 

economic growth. chinese authorities have been 

travelling more to secure oil contracts. contracts have 

been signed with Venezuela, Iran, Sudan and angola. In 

exchange, china offers its support. It also protects some 

partner nations by threatening to use its un veto against 

resolutions involving human rights. 

© 2007 



DVD - 5ABCSG AUSTRALIA ONLY 


GARDeNiNG AusTRAliA 

cReATiNG A scHOOl GARDeN 

The Swan Valley, north east of Perth, is a productive 

area with orchards and vineyards. but as the suburbs 

expand, houses, shops and schools are also part of 

the landscape. The Swan Valley anglican community 

School has plans to make its own grounds productive 

once again. It means starting from scratch. Right now 

the area is just a stretch of sand, but by the end of the 

year there will be vegies, herbs, fruit trees, chooks and 

even a wetland. 

© 2009 


DVD - 5ABCC0905 



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cATAlYsT 2009 ePisODe 5 

WaTER REcYcLInG - can we trust science to keep our 

water safe to drink? drought, increasing populations 

and shifting rainfall patterns are placing ever greater 

demands on our water supplies. Rob HaRcouRT - 

marine biologist, has had a lifelong love affair with the 

ocean and particularly what lies beneath the surface. 

VITamIn d - We’re told to keep out of the sun - so what 

are you to think when your doctor tells you that you’re 

not getting enough of it and as a result you now have a 

serious vitamin d deficiency?

8 

Environmental 

© 2009 






cLImaTE SEaLS - surfing Scientist Ruben meerman 

reports on how scientist are utilising the local wildlife 

to find the answers to ocean circulation and the ocean 

carbon cycle. ELEcTRon mIcRoScoPE - nowadays, 

some microscopes are powerful enough to read a 

newspaper as far away as the moon. However, there are 

many challenges in making this sort of power possible. 

WoRLd’S oLdEST mummIES - dr Paul Willis follows 

a group of australian volunteer archaeologists as they 

unravel the complex archaeology of the atacama desert 

in chile. 

© 2007 



DVD - 5ABCCGW AUSTRALIA ONLY 


GROuNDWATeR 

(cATAlYsT) 

When it comes to water these days every drop counts. 

australians have a higher water use per capita than 

any other country in the world. In the grip of a drought 

and declining rainfall - new dams and water trading 

schemes just aren’t effective long term solutions. our 

farmers have felt the full brunt of the drought - even 

our cities are running dry. now, they’re tapping into 

precious water resources underground to quench their 

thirst. but will this solve the water crisis? 

© 2004 Grades 5-9 



DVD - 5ABSASM AUSTRALIA ONLY 


sAliNiTY - 

AusTRAliA’s sileNT meNAce 

This three part program is based on the acclaimed “The 

Silent Flood” series. We look at every state affected by 

salt and examine the threat of salinity, from its ancient 

origins to its impact on our land and its people. Includes 

australia’s Silent menace, australia’s Rural menace, 

australia’s urban menace 

© 2008 



DVD - 5ABCSH AUSTRALIA ONLY 


seeD HuNTeR 

Seed Hunter will take you on a remarkable journey from 

the drought ravaged farms of australia, to the heart of 

the middle East, to the mountains of Tajikistan where 

charismatic australian scientist dr ken Street - a real 

life version of Indiana Jones - and his team of ‘gene 

detectives’ hunt for plant genes that will help our food 

withstand the impact of 21st century global warming. 

along the way we meet farmers around the world who 

are struggling to grow crops in a climate that’s gone 

haywire. 

NeW! 

© 2010 


DVD - 5ABASSW AUSTRALIA ONLY 

Price $99 


sOmeTHiNG iN THe WATeR 

(AusTRAliAN sTORY) 

This program is about an unlikely alliance between a GP, 

a group of oyster farmers and a Sydney scientist. They 

banded together to investigate mysterious water quality 

issues in one of the most beautiful areas of Tasmania. 

Faced with what they saw as government indifference, 

local doctor alison bleaney and marine ecologist dr. 

marcus Scammell spent tens of thousands of their 

own money. What they eventually found was the very 

opposite of what they expected. 

© 2007 



DVD - 5ABALP AUSTRALIA ONLY 


AusTRAliA lAND OF PARROTs 

multi-award winning, natural history filmmakers david 

Parer and Elizabeth Parer-cook have turned their 

cameras to the sky to capture the spirit of these dazzling 

birds with breathtaking results - including rare and 

never before seen footage - all shot in Hd. 


© 2008 





cATAlYsT 2008 

ePisODe 1 

undERSEa VEnT dr. de Ronde and a team of scientists 

from the GnS research centre in Wellington, new 

Zealand, are heading to brothers Volcano to map the 

sea floor in unprecedented detail. TImE TRaVEL craig 

Savage from the department of Physics at the anu, 

says, “If you want to time travel into the future we know 

exactly how to do it.” THE PERFEcT WaVE. Riding clean 

perfectly formed waves is the ultimate experience for 

any keen surfer. 

© 2010 Grades 9-12 



DVD - 6VLC223 


FeATuRes OF FisH 

This colorful, lively program explores the fascinating 

features of fishes. The major characteristics of this 

widely diverse group of vertebrates are described 

through the use of live-action video. Special attention 

is paid to the major groups of fishes and their 

unique features. concepts and terminology include: 

ectothermic, scales, swim bladder, olfactory lobe, 

lateral line, gills, anadromous, ichthyologist, agnatha, 

lamprey, hagfish, chondrichthyes, cartilage, shark, 

skate, ray, osteichtyes, lobe-finned fishes, lungfishes, 

and ray-finned fishes. 

© 2004 John Young Enterprises 



DVD - 6VQOC 

Price $110 School Price $82.50 

OceAN cOlOuRs 

ocean. australia is the world’s largest island. This unique 

marine environment is home to a diverse and incredible 

array of creatures of all shapes, sizes and colours 

with some yet to be discovered by science. ‘ocean 

colours’ takes you on a journey of australia’s marine 

environment from the magnificent beauty of the Great 

barrier Reef to the far southern oceans of Tasmania to 

the isolated wonderland of northern Western australia. 

‘ocean colours’ is a magical experience.


© 2009 






ancIEnT RESuRREcTIon - Paul Willis went on to find 

if we might be able to resurrect ancient species, and if 

we should. mISSInG LInkS - mark Horstman examines 

some of the key transitional fossils between species, 

the so called ‘missing links’. WHaT HaS daRWIn donE 

FoR uS? - three eminent australian scientists celebrate 

darwin’s achievements and how the great naturalist’s 

work has affected their own paths to scientific discovery. 

© 2009 






HEaRT VaLVE - aortic stenosis is the most common 

heart valve problem of the elderly in the western 

world, and its incidence is expected to increase due 

to australia’s ageing population. SoLaR PRInTS - 

australian scientists, developing solar cells made with 

the same polymer technology, have already found a way 

of printing solar cells just like australia’s revolutionary 

bank notes. VERY LaRGE TELEScoPE - High up in the 

atacama desert of northern chile is a complex of some 

of the largest telescopes in the world at the cutting edge 

of optical technology. 

© 2003 Magic Lantern 



DVD - 6MLCEV 

Set Price $1030 School Price $686 

eNDless vOYAGe seRies 

This series is ideal for students, professionals and 

general audiences alike for their informative and 

engaging treatment of oceanography and marine 

science. Each program combines on-location footage 

with computer graphics in a way that is both engaging 

and informative. Individual case studies focus on polar 

and tropical extremes, an ongoing coastal project, and 

life at a major research institution. Learners will also 

hear from leading scientists and academics whose work 

has helped define the field of oceanography. 

© 2002 Red Gum TV 



DVD - 6RGDP 


A DROP iN THe OceAN 

These documentaries examine the distribution and 

disposal of water. It opens in central australia, the driest 

populated country on Earth. It includes interviews with 

specialists to address the issue of transportation that 

leads to discussion on conservation and varied water 

wise issues. We then learn what happens to water 

when we finish with it, including household waste, 

wastewater and sewerage, and the different quality of 

effluent and the value of treatment. The program closes 

with an explanation of the cycle of water, from ocean to 

mountain and back to ocean. 

© 1997 RNTV 



DVD - 6RNLD 

Price $30 

sAle! 

THe lAsT DROP 

For centuries, water rights have been the cause of 

many of the middle East’s most bitter armed conflicts, 

whereas in nambia, water shortages have had an 

economically unifying effect. This program looks at the 

successful water conservation projects of africa that 

strive to avoid “water wars”. 

© 2003 


DVD - 5ABFSDR AUSTRALIA ONLY 

Price $132 


sOlD DOWN THe RiveR 

not so long ago water was free for all to use. Welcome 

to the world of the water baron. Water traders are now 

the spearhead of a radical experiment that aims to 

rescue australia’s most vital river system, the murray 

darling, which underpins 40 per cent of national 

agriculture. backers of the trade argue that the murray 

darling will die unless more water is put back into it, or 

less is taken out. 

© 2009 






SEa mounTS - complete with strange sea creatures 

and bizarre underwater environments this is more 

science fact than science fiction. EQuITana - three men 

have just 2 hours over 2 days to take a wild colt, break 

it in and ride before an exacting panel of judges. For 

top trainers Shane Ransley and dan James, at stake is 

the chance to prove themselves the australian master 

of the Way of the Horse. RaT naV - researchers are 

developing much smarter robots by learning some 

valuable lessons from the humble lab rat. 

© 2001 Seawest Productions 



DVD - 6SWPHCI 


HeRON THe cORAl islAND 

The history of a tiny coral island on the southern end 

of The Great barrier Reef. consisting of 42 acres of 

greenery and white beaches, it was discovered in 1843 

and given its name by the geologist, Joseph Juke. We 

see the changes over the years from when there was a 

turtle processing factory in the 1920’s to today’s modern 

resort which caters for nature lovers, scuba divers and 

those who want to get away from the crowded city. 

© 2006 



DVD - 5ABCCFTT AUSTRALIA ONLY 


FROm THe TOileT TO THe TAP 

Experts are warning that australia is in the grip of the 

worst drought ever. Without rain, dams supplying our 

thirsty cities will run dry in just a few years – maybe 

sooner. one such city is Toowoomba in southern 

Queensland. In a referendum in 2006, the majority of its 

citizens voted “no” when asked if they’d drink recycled 

sewage. but with no end to the drought in sight, can 

we afford to flush away our future? mark Horstman 

overcomes the ’yuk’ factor and puts water recycling to 

the test.

10 

Environmental 

© 2008 


DVD - 5ABCCFF 

Price $99 


FiRe FlOOD AND AciD muD 

(cATAlYsT) 

a special edition of catalyst investigates fire, flood and 

acid mud in the murray darling basin. From source to 

mouth, catalyst discovers just what’s going wrong and 

what science suggests might be done to avert total 

disaster. 

© 2007 

Duration 4min 

DVD - 5ABCCFAD AUSTRALIA ONLY 



FiRe ANT uPDATe 

(cATAlYsT) 

back in 2001, australia was under threat from one of 

the world’s most intractable invaders – the imported 

red fire ant. The department of Primary Industries 

embarked on a 123 million dollar campaign to prevent 

the spread of this noxious pest. Paul Willis returns to 

brisbane to find out how the battle was fought – and 

more importantly – where we are now in the war against 

the dreaded fire ant. 

© 2006 Visionquest 


DVD - 6VQGF 

Price $110 

School Price $82.50 

GHOsTs OF THe FOResT 

The rainforests of australia’s east coast are a tangle of 

tall trees, vines and creepers, populated by animals. The 

density of vegetation provides the many creatures that 

live there with ideal hiding places. Into this rich habitat 

comes brilliant natural history cinematographer, John 

Young. This production not only depicts the beauty of the 

rainforest and some of the world’s rarest animals, but 

also shows the dedication of the wildlife photographer. 

© 2000 Electric Sky 



DVD - 6ESLCT 


cRiTTeRs TRilOGY 

capture the bizarre, undersea life of Indonesia’s 

Lembeh Strait, host to the best muck diving on the 

planet. These three films focus individually on the weird 

daytime residents of this apparently barren featureless 

and rubbish strewn sea floor, the completely different 

creatures that emerge after dark, and the even more 

strangely evolved critters of the corals. Showcasing 

marine animals that you could not conjure up in your 

wildest imagination - and astonishing behaviour. 




DVD - 6VQR 


RAiNFOResT 

Rain forests. Join this sublime musical journey through 

the magnificent rainforests and wetlands of the extinct 

mount Warning volcano situated on the new South 

Wales and Queensland border in australia’s East coast. 




DVD - 6VQDV 


DeseRT visiONs 

deserts. Join this sublime musical journey through the 

magnificent australian desert. 


© 2001 Artemis International 

Grades 8-12 


DVD - 6RLRTE 


ReTuRN TO eDeN 

Following the progress of the most ambitious counterattack 

on ferals ever mounted in australia and the return 

of native animals, on the brink of extinction to the remote 

wilds of the Peron Peninsular. Retired nurse June 

butcher, voluntarily breeds the now-rare bilby at her 

animal sanctuary, kanyana. With the help of cameras 

that ‘see in the dark’ we witness the remarkable life 

cycle of this marsupial. 



DVD - 6RLLBT 

Price $132 


lOBsTeR TAles 

a fascinating story about lobsters and the people who 

work and live around them. This ‘animal meets people’ 

program about lobsters, brings together a kaleidoscope 

of people from vastly different australian subcultures, 

whose lives are affected by these ancient and resilient 

creatures. They marvel at the lobster, risk their lives 

harvesting them, gastronomically revere them and 

export them live to lucrative overseas markets. 




DVD - 6VQKJ 


KiNGDOm OF THe JABiRu 

Jabiru. For John Young this is an important journey it 

gives him the opportunity to teach this young sidekick 

about the importance of wetlands to the overall 

environment and also finish a project he began the year 

before filming the lifecycle of the Jabiru. along the way 

we are treated to a carnival of water birds, reptiles, 

insects and other things that fly, swim and croak, that 

make up the smorgasbord born of the wet season. We 

take a hairy ride with John in an ultra-light aircraft.


CAMBRIDgE CORE 

SCIENCE SERIES 

gEOBASICS 

As oil supplies dwindle, as catastrophic weather 

events multiply, as the ozone layer grows 

thinner, Earth needs geologists, geophysicists, 

environmentalists, and other researchers as 

never before! Introduce your students to Earth 

science with this eight-part series. Magnificent 

location footage and satellite images, 

explanations by experts in the field, and 

animated diagrams that simplify complicated 

processes make geoBasics a valuable addition 

to any study of the Earth, its systems, and 

humankind’s impact. 

Titles: 

OUR PLANEt EARth 

DVD - 6RWMCGG01 

PLAtE tECtONICS 


ROCKS & MINERALS 


OCEANS & SEAS 


gEOCyCLES 


AtMOSPhERE CLIMAtE & WEAthER 


ENERgy & RESOURCES 


ENVIRONMENtAL ISSUES & hUMAN IMPACt 


© 2006 Grades 7-12 


DVD - 6RWMCGG | Titles also sold individually. 


BesT 

selleR 

hABItABLE PLANEt 

SERIES 

Learn about Earth’s natural systems and environmental science 

with this series. “The Habitable Planet” series begins with an 

overview of the Earth’s systems geophysical, atmospheric, 

oceanic, and ecosystems as they exist independently of human 

influence. It continues by exploring the effect that human 

activities have on these different natural systems. Topics 

include human population growth and resource use, increasing 

competition for fresh water and climate change. 

Titles: 

manY PLanETS onE EaRTH DVD - 6RWAHP01 

aTmoSPHERE DVD - 6RWAHP02 

ocEanS DVD - 6RWAHP03 

EcoSYSTEmS DVD - 6RWAHP04 

Human PoPuLaTIon dYnamIcS DVD - 6RWAHP05 

RISk ExPoSuRE & HEaLTH DVD - 6RWAHP06 

aGRIcuLTuRE & FoRESTRY DVD - 6RWAHP07 

WaTER RESouRcES DVD - 6RWAHP08 

bIodIVERSITY dEcLInE DVD - 6RWAHP09 

EnERGY cHaLLEnGES DVD - 6RWAHP10 

aTmoSPHERIc PoLLuTIon DVD - 6RWAHP11 

EaRTHS cHanGInG cLImaTE DVD - 6RWAHP12 

LookInG FoRWaRd GLobaL ExPERImEnT DVD - 6RWAHP13 

ENVIRONMENtAL SCIENCE 

FOR StUDENtS SERIES 

Environmental Science for Students provides a fascinating 

look at Earth’s environment and some of the most important 

environmental issues of our time. From the quality of the air 

that we breathe and water that we drink to the lasting effects 

of our reliance upon fossil fuels to power our lives, everyone 

is affected by environmental change. accurate explanations, 

global examples and balanced viewpoints guide students in 

an exploration of topics that range from global climate change 

to the degradation of soil. Environmental experts speak about 

topics of interest and noteworthy case studies showcase realworld 

examples. The environment’s link to human health, 

the economy and society is also examined, making clear the 

interconnected nature of these components. This series will help 

students to understand the science behind their changing world 

while considering multiple perspectives. 

Titles: 

aIR QuaLITY DVD - 6LVESS01 

GLobaL cLImaTE cHanGE DVD - 6LVESS02 

GREEn EnERGY DVD - 6LVESS03 

SoIL QuaLITY DVD - 6LVESS04 

SuSTaInabILITY DVD - 6LVESS05 

WaTER QuaLITY DVD - 6LVESS06 

© 2008 Grades 5-12 DIGITAL RIGHTS 


DVD - 6LVESS | Titles also sold individually. 



Duration 13 x 30min DIGITAL RIGHTS 

DVD - 6RWAHP | Titles also sold individually. 


12 

ECOLOgy 

SERIES 






thE BIOSPhERE explores the major features 

of Earth’s amazing biosphere. Students are 

introduced to the biotic and abiotic components 

found in an ecosystem. thE ECOSyStEM 

DyNAMICS introduces students to the study 

of ecology. It discusses the role which 

producers, consumers and decomposers play 

in ecosystems and the exchange of energy 

between them. NAtURAL CyCLES addresses 

many of the cycles conducted by animals 

including migration and hibernation and 

patterns relating to day and night. PEOPLE AND 

thE ENVIRONMENt teaches students about 

resource conservation, and the difference 

between renewable and non-renewable 

resources. 

Titles: 

Geography 

thE BIOSPhERE 

DVD - 6VLSAEC01 

ECOSyStEM DyNAMICS 


NAtURAL CyCLES 


PEOPLE & thE ENVIRONMENt 



DVD - 6VLSAEC | Titles also sold individually. 



© 2010 ITEL 



DVD - 6ITLAWM 


© 2008 



DVD - 5ABTAL AUSTRALIA ONLY 

Price $330 

THis AusTRAliAN liFe 

What is life really like in australia? How to do people 

think, interact, communicate, eat, work, play and 

relax? Join three young recent arrivals from the asia 

Pacific region as they experience an ‘ordinary’ week in 

australia. From the mundane (like buying food and doing 

the dishes) to the lofty (environmental concerns, moral 

frameworks, community ties), our guests are immersed 

in the real, intimate workings of australian homes, 

families and workplaces and share their reactions and 

insights via video diaries. 

© 2008 


DVD - 5ABOF 



NeW! 

AROuND THe WORlD iN 90 miNuTes 

Take an exhilarating ride aboard the international space 

station as it orbits the weird and wonderful planet that 

we call home. Starting at zero degrees Greenwich in 

London, the program moves around the globe looking at 

geology, weather, human activity and nature. This realtime 

snapshot of the wonder of existence will inspire, 

shock and surprise in 90 unforgettable minutes. 

NeW! 

OPAl FeveR seRies 

What attracts people to coober Pedy, a remote town 

amidst the vast windswept desert plains of South 

australia, where the temperature can reach up to 60 

degrees celsius and most residents live underground? 

It’s the fortunes yet to be discovered under the 

unforgiving landscape. opal Fever, is a fascinating fourpart 

series about untold wealth waiting to be uncovered, 

and those possessed with the feverish hope of riches 

beyond imagination. 





DVD - 6VQKAK 

Price $30 

sAle! 

KAKADu 

kakadu national Park (n.T.), featuring Jack Thompson. 

kakadu national Park is a vast wilderness that was 

originally part of the land bridge connecting australia 

and the asian continent. It shows the magnificence of 

this natural and historic treasure. unique flora and fauna 

together with aboriginal landmarks dating back some 

18,000 years make this production exciting and highly 

interesting. new discoveries of man and his history are 

still to be made in kakadu national Park. 

© 2006 Absolutely Wild Visuals 



DVD - 6AWVPGL 


PelicANs OF THe GHOsT lAKes 

Pelicans of the Ghost Lakes is a spectacularly 

photographed chronicle of a teeming pelican colony 

at South australia’s Lake Eyre. Here, in a race against 

time, they attempt to raise their young before the water 

evaporates in the sweltering heat. The film’s narration 

offers a wide range of interesting facts and insights into 

australia’s largest sea-bird and the uncanny landscape 

of Lake Eyre, an environment that fluctuates from barren 

salt pan to pelicans’ paradise. 




DVD - 6ESLSSA AUSTRALIA ONLY 


secReTs OF sOuTHeRN AusTRAliA 

This intriguing documentary studies the harsh, cold 

water environment off australia’s south coast, home to 

many unique and fascinating marine creatures found 

nowhere else in the ocean. These seas are where you 

find the strangest of sharks including the angel shark 

which hides concealed beneath the sand to ambush 

its prey, and the saw shark, a rarely filmed and elusive 

creature from the deep. descend into their world and 

witness behaviour rarely captured on film.

View full range www.marcom.com.au Geography 13 

© 2003 RNTV 

Grades 8-12 


DVD - 6RNHSI 


veNice & iTs lAGOON iTAlY 

HeRiTAGe siTes OF THe WORlD 

Venice is unique in the world: an architectural tour-deforce 

built on 118 islands in a lagoon of the adriatic 

Sea. old documents show the city was founded as long 

ago as 421. 

© 2003 RNTV 

Grades 8-12 


DVD - 6RNHSA 


AusTRiA 


In this program you will see the Semmering Railway or 

Ghega line that follows a beautiful route through the 

austrian alps. built between 1848 and 1854, the railway 

represented a triumph of civil engineering for the time. 

Salzburg was the city at the centre of salt production 

and the salt trade. Salt was the white gold that brought 

riches and power. Salzburg is also the birthplace of 

Wolfgang amadeus mozart. The city contains a wealth 

of gothic and baroque architecture. 

© 2003 RNTV 

Grades 8-12 


DVD - 6RNHSB 


BelGium 


brussels’ Grand Place has been celebrated and criticized 

but always prominent feature of the capital of Europe. 

It’s a city full of architectural riches. The buildings in 

the Grand Place date from the late 17th century. The 

four boatlifts in the canal du centre were built in the 

late 19th and early 20th century. They are still in their 

original state and are the only hydraulic boatlifts still in 

operation. They represent a good example of the 19th 

century industrial landscape. 

© 2003 RNTV 

Grades 8-12 


DVD - 6RNHSF 


FRANce 


We visit mont-Saint-michel and the bay surrounding it 

are located on the northwest coast of France, on the 

border between normandy and brittany. The effect of 

tides and sandbars down the ages has given the area a 

remarkable appearance. The Royal Saltworks of arc-et- 

Senans which were placed on the list of World Heritage 

Sites in 1982 because of its exceptional cultural value. 

claude nicolas Ledoux, the master of symmetry, 

designed the complex as a kind of ideal city. 

© 2003 RNTV 

Grades 8-12 


DVD - 6RNHSG 


GeRmANY 


This program is comprised of two 15 minutes segments. 

Firstly we visit The bauhaus school was formed in 

Weimar in 1919 and later moved to dessau where its 

revolutionary principles were vital to the development of 

modern architecture in the 20th century. In part two we 

visit Potsdam which is situated in the middle of a ring of 

parks and palaces built between 1730 and 1916. The 

ring extends as far as berlin-Zehlendorf, with the parks 

and palaces on the bank of the Havel & Lake Glienicke. 

© 2003 RNTV 

Grades 8-12 


DVD - 6RNHSN 


NeTHeRlANDs 


For nearly two centuries the windmills of kinderdijk 

have pumped excess water out of the polder. kinderdijk 

has all the elements of a hydraulic system to keep the 

land dry; dykes, pumping stations, reservoirs and of 

course the windmills. The Wouda pumping station near 

Lemmer went into operation in 1920 and is the biggest 

steam pumping station ever built in the netherlands. 

The defence Line of amsterdam is a system of defence 

works constructed between 1880 and 1920. 

© 2003 RNTV 

Grades 8-12 


DVD - 6RNHSP 


PORTuGAl 


Portugal. In this two-part program we first visit the 

cultural landscape of Sintra which lies in the splendid 

costal landscape of western Portugal just north of 

Lisbon. numerous kings and other aristocrats built 

their summer retreats in this miniature paradise. In the 

19th century Sintra became the first centre of European 

Romantic architecture. In part two we visit the city of 

oporto which lies on a hill next to the river douro and 

contains many historical locations. 

© 2003 RNTV 

Grades 8-12 


DVD - 6RNHSS 


sPAiN 


In this program we visit barcelona to explore the 

remarkable style of the buildings designed by antoni 

Gaudi i cornet at the end of the 19th and beginning 

of the 20th centuries. They include Parc Guell, casa 

Vincens, Palau Guell, casa mila and casa batlla. Then 

we visit Santiago de compostela which is a renowned 

place of pilgrimage in northwest Spain, where an 

ancient legend claims the apostle James is buried. 

© 2003 RNTV 

Grades 8-12 


DVD - 6RNHSUK 


uNiTeD KiNGDOm 


See Stonehenge and avebury where the county of 

Wiltshire contains these most famous stone circles in 

the world. The meaning of the circles remains a mystery 

to this day but, together with their surroundings, they 

form an important testament to pre-history. Then we 

visit the city of bath, were the Romans discovered 

pleasant thermal springs in the county of Wiltshire and 

built a settlement there, known as “aqua Sulis”, which 

became present day bath on the River avon.

14 

Geography 

© 2004 



DVD - 5ABOLT 


OlDesT liviNG TAsmANiAN 

THe HuON PiNe 

The untold story of australia’s most prized tree, the Huon 

Pine, and the many worlds that surround it. We track the 

influence of this wood on the development of Tasmania 

and the early “piners” it enticed into the pristine 

wilderness in search of its valuable timber. unique to 

Tasmania, its history - as told through rare archival 

material and the first hand accounts of those loggers 

and early settlers still alive today - is a celebration of a 

pioneering past we may never see again. 

© 2000 Grades 3-8 



DVD - 6VCTE09 


PlANTs 

(THRilliNG exPeRimeNTs) 

This program teaches students all about xylem, 

phloem, pollination, photosynthesis, root systems and 

much more. a great addition to any Earth science 

class. These dynamic programs allow students to 

discover the excitement of science! Full of captivating 

demonstrations, the 10 programs cover light, electricity, 

magnetism, gravity, potential and kinetic energy, 

friction, the human body, plants, chemical reactions 

and more! Fun experiments make these fundamental 

science concepts come alive! 

© 2008 Grades 7-12 



DVD - 6VCS86711 


eARTH scieNce 

cuRRiculum cliPs 

Students will learn about the natural processes of the 

Earths system with segments on the following topics: 

-Structure of the Earth and Plate Tectonics -The 

Rock cycle, including Erosion -climate, Seasons, and 

Weather -Earths Lower atmosphere -The Water cycle 

-oceans including currents, Waves and Tides -Fossils 

Ecology and conservation. 

PLANt LIFE IN ACtION 

SERIES 

this series examines all aspects of plant life - 

from their growth process and life cycle to their 

basic needs. Students will learn the role that 

plants play in the environment, their evolution 

and adaptation, and how they interrelate with 

people and animals. Each program features an 

experiment and additional demonstrations that 

will help reinforce details of plant life. 

Titles: 

PhOtOSyNthESIS 

DVD - 6LVPLA01 

PLANt & ANIMAL INtERDEPENDENCy 


PLANt BIODIVERSIty 


PLANt REPRODUCtION 


PLANt StRUCtURE & gROWth 


PLANtS & PEOPLE A BENEFICIAL RELAtIONShIP 



DVD - 6LVPLA | Titles also sold individually. 




BIOMES OF thE 

WORLD IN ACtION 

SERIES 

biomes of the World in action is a fun, informative 

series that takes students on a fast-paced, ecoadventure 

around the world exploring the many 

characteristics that make these large regions of the 

world different from each other. From the tundra 

and rainforest to coniferous and deciduous forests, 

grasslands and deserts, students will learn that each 

biome is unique because of its climate as well as the 

diversity of plant and animal species. Stunning footage 

will help students experience these “major life zones.” 

Each program includes a stimulating experiment 

that students can replicate in the classroom, as well 

as an investigation data sheet that can be used for 

assessment purposes. This series is based on the 

concepts outlined in the national Science Education 

Standards for Life Science. 

Titles: 

conIFERouS FoRESTS DVD - 6LVBW01 

dEcIduouS FoRESTS DVD - 6LVBW02 

dESERTS DVD - 6LVBW03 

FRESHWaTER EcoSYSTEmS DVD - 6LVBW04 

GRaSSLandS DVD - 6LVBW05 

maRInE EcoSYSTEmS DVD - 6LVBW06 

RaInFoREST bIomES DVD - 6LVBW07 

TundRa DVD - 6LVBW08 

© 2001 Grades 5-8 


DVD - 6LVBW | Titles also sold individually. 


BesT 

selleR


BIOMES 

SERIES 






gRASSLANDS explores the global distribution 

of grasslands and the role that temperature, 

precipitation, soil type and fire play in this 

biome. DESERtS & thE tUNDRA vivid footage 

of the Sonoran and Mojave deserts reveals 

climate, soils, plants and animals. Special 

attention is paid to the adaptations of some 

desert organisms, which allow them to live in 

this harsh biome. FOREStS explores the trees, 

plants and animals of the world’s largest biome, 

focusing on northern coniferous, temperate 

deciduous, subtropical and tropical forests. 

WAtER discusses characteristics of various 

ocean zones, including variations in ocean 

temperature, salinity and depth. 

Titles: 

gRASSLANDS 

DVD - 6VLSABI01 

DESERtS & thE tUNDRA 


FOREStS 


WAtER 



DVD - 6VLSABI | Titles also sold individually. 



BesT 

selleR 


Grades 8-12 


DVD - 6VQNB 


NATuRe BiTes seRies 

In a series of extremes we travel the length and breadth 

of australasia - from the South Pole to the Great barrier 

Reef - to investigate, explore and study the diversity of 

her wildlife. From the frozen landscape of antarctica, 

deep into the rainforests of northern Queensland, 

through the hot and dry desert of the kimberley in Wa 

and deep into the oceans surrounding the great island 

continent. From the mesmerising and world’s rarest fish 

- the “Handfish”; sensational bottle bashing king crabs, 

the bowerbird that literally builds a ‘house’ stick by stick 

and meet the mahogany glider a tiny possum. 

© 2006 

Grades 5-9 


DVD - 6VLSACL03 


clAssiFYiNG PlANTs & FuNGi 

Everywhere we look we see plants. These two very 

important kingdoms of living things are the focus of this 

colourful and fascinating program. The major taxonomic 

categories of these organisms are discussed, as are 

some of the specific characteristics of these fascinating 

organisms. Some of the many human benefits of fungi 

and plants are also mentioned. other terminology 

includes: symbiosis, parasite, decomposer, spore, 

mushroom, yeast, mold, algae, moss, nonvascular 

plant, vascular plant, gymnosperm, and angiosperm. 

© 1993 TVF 



DVD - 6TVF 


A FuTuRe FOR FOResTs 

Shot in ten countries, this program examines the 

world’s forest crisis. It shows some of the damage being 

caused in both tropical and temperate forests, and the 

consequences of this damage. The program assesses 

moves by the world-wide timber industry towards 

“responsible” management. 

thE PLANt SERIES 






PLANtS IN OUR LIVES explores the great 

diversity of the plant world and the early history 

and origins of plants. PhOtOSyNthESIS & 

PLANt RESPONSES highlights the different 

plant structures and compounds involved 

in photosynthesis and transpiration. PLANt 

StRUCtURE & FUNCtION discusses how plant 

structures such as roots, stems and leaves 

enable them to grow. PLANt REPRODUCtION 

addresses the wide variety of plant reproductive 

strategies, including asexual and sexual 

reproduction. 

Titles: 

PLANtS IN OUR LIVES 

DVD - 6VLSAPL01 

PhOtOSyNthESIS & PLANt RESPONSES 


PLANt StRUCtURE & FUNCtION 


PLANt REPRODUCtION 



DVD - 6VLSAPL | Titles also sold individually. 



16 

Geography 

thE gEOgRAPhy 

tUtOR SERIES 

thE gEOgRAPhy tUtOR is intended to 

reinforce those subject areas within geography 

that students have difficulty grasping. Produced 

by an award-winning educational programming 

company, and written by an experienced, 

renowned geography instructor, the format 

allows for classroom usage or student tutorial, 

as needed. Combining the latest technology 

with stunning visual images supplied from 

around the world, thE gEOgRAPhy tUtOR 

takes difficult material and provides the student 

with an easy-to-understand visual presentation 

of the world around us. 

Titles: 

MAP & gLOBE tERMS DVD - 6TMWGT01 

tyPES OF MAPS & MAP PROjECtIONS 

DVD - 6TMWGT02 

MAP SKILLS DVD - 6TMWGT03 

EARthS PhySICAL FEAtURES DVD - 6TMWGT04 

WEAthER & CLIMAtE DVD - 6TMWGT05 

gLOBAL PROBLEMS & ISSUES 


WhAt IS gEOgRAPhy DVD - 6TMWGT07 

thE FIVE thEMES OF gEOgRAPhERS 


hUMAN-MADE WONDERS OF EUROPE & ASIA 


hUMAN-MADE WONDERS OF AFRICA 


AUStRALIA & thE AMERICAS DVD - 6TMWGT11 

SOIL DVD - 6TMWGT12 

VEgEtAtION DVD - 6TMWGT13 

© 2004 | Duration 13 x 15-19min 

DVD - 6TMWGT | Titles also sold individually. 



NeW! 

thE VOyAgER 

ExPERIENCE IN 

gLOBAL gEOgRAPhy SERIES 

Explore a number of diverse countries and experience how 

people of other cultures deal with global issues in their daily 

lives. Topics include: changing borders, emerging economies, 

the global environment, political landscapes, population 

explosions, global trade, the power of nature, natural resources, 

the movement of people, and cultural conflict. Each program 

models an investigative approach to the physical and social 

geography whilst featuring a specific geographic area. 

Titles: 

canada a dIVERSE cuLTuRE DVD - 6RWAAVE01 

coSTa RIca EcoTouRISm & EconomIc dEVELoPmEnT 

DVD - 6RWAAVE02 

GREEcE uRbanISaTIon & THE EnVIRonmEnT 


ITaLY naTuRaL HaZaRdS & dISaSTERS DVD - 6RWAAVE04 

RuSSIa REbuILdInG a naTIon DVD - 6RWAAVE05 

kEnYa naTIonaL IdEnTITY & unITY DVD - 6RWAAVE06 

unITEd aRab EmIRaTES oIL & WaTER DVD - 6RWAAVE07 

IndIa PoPuLaTIon & RESouRcES DVD - 6RWAAVE08 

cHIna Food FoR a bILLIon PLuS DVD - 6RWAAVE09 

SInGaPoRE InduSTRIaLISaTIon & mIGRaTIon 


tEAChINg gEOgRAPhy SERIES 

Why do people migrate? What factors determine city location, 

growth, and development? How does place influence the 

spread of disease? These questions form the basis of inquiry 

for geographers, teachers, and students. In exploring such 

questions, this workshop for seventh- through twelfth-grade 

teachers provides a strong foundation in geography content and 

inquiry teaching skills, as outlined in the national Geography 

Standards. The programs combine case studies that profile 

locations around the globe, engaging classroom segments, and 

commentary from geography and pedagogy experts. activities 

and discussion questions from the accompanying print guide 

and Web site supplement the programs, providing for a richer 

understanding of geography education. 


© 2002 AIT 



DVD - 6RWAAVE | Titles also sold individually. 


© 2002 Grades 7-12 


DVD - 6RWATG | Titles also sold individually. 



Titles: 

InTRoducTIon DVD - 6RWATG01 

LaTIn amERIca DVD - 6RWATG02 

noRTH amERIca DVD - 6RWATG03 

noRTH aFRIca SouTHWEST aSIa 

DVD - 6RWATG04 

Sub SaHaRan aFRIca DVD - 6RWATG05 

RuSSIa DVD - 6RWATG06 

EuRoPE DVD - 6RWATG07 

GLobaL FoRcES LocaL ImPacT 

DVD - 6RWATG08


POWER OF PLACE 

gEOgRAPhy FOR 

thE 21St CENtURy 

SERIES 

this series teaches the geographic skills and 

concepts that are needed to understand the 

world. 

geography educators and content experts 

shed light on the physical, human, political, 

historical, economic, and cultural factors that 

affect people and natural environments. 

Maps, animation, and academic commentary 

bring into focus case studies from 50 sites in 

36 countries. 

Titles: 

Please visit www.marcom.com.au to view the 

full list of 26 individual titles. 

© 2003 Duration 26 x 30min Grades 9-Adult 


DVD - 6VECPP | Titles also sold individually. 


OUR EARth SERIES 

Geology as a science is recent, beginning in the 18th century, 

but its heritage is ancient. Rocks, and the materials that they 

contain are incredibly important to us all. With the more recent 

discoveries in space, we have begun to understand just how 

unique and isolated we are. our Earth introduces Earth science 

to students and looks at: the science of geology; fossils; the 

Earth’s molten core; tectonic forces; the impact of the Sun, wind 

and water, and the composition of rocks. 

© 2003 

Duration 7 x 15min AUSTRALIA ONLY 


DVD - 5ABOE | Titles also sold individually. 


gLOBAL ISSUES 


Global Issues for Students provides an in-depth analysis of 

current world problems. Sparked by technology such as the 

Internet, we have entered a new era of globalization, a level 

of interconnection unprecedented in world history. one of the 

most important results of this new wave of globalization is our 

heightened awareness of how the importance of human rights, 

the vast differences between rich and poor, the spread of 

disease and the use of Earth’s resources affect us all. Programs 

in this series focus on modern global issues, their historical 

roots and the exploration of varied viewpoints and solutions. 

using comprehensive news footage and commentary from 

some of the world’s leading experts, students will gain a greater 

understanding of the most important issues affecting the world 

today. 

Titles: 

aFRIca cHaLLEnGES 21ST cEnTuRY DVD - 6LVGIS01 

LaTIn amERIcan THE 21ST cEnTuRY DVD - 6LVGIS02 

GEnocIdE DVD - 6LVGIS03 

GLobaL EconomIc ISSuES DVD - 6LVGIS04 

GLobaL EnVIRonmEnT ISSuES DVD - 6LVGIS05 

GLobaL ScIEncE & TEcHnoLoGY ISSuES DVD - 6LVGIS06 

Human RIGHTS DVD - 6LVGIS07 




DVD - 6LVGIS | Titles also sold individually. 


18 

Geography 

EARth IN ACtION 

SERIES 






PLAtE tECtONICS explores how the discoveries 

of specific fossils, geographic fit of the 

continents, ocean floor magnetic fields, young 

ocean rocks and seafloor spreading support 

the theory of plate tectonics. VOLCANOES 

& EARthQUAKES discusses the nature and 

causes of earthquakes and volcanoes. through 

descriptions of volcanic and earthquake 

occurrences, discover how these dynamic 

forces affect our world. FORCES ShAPINg thE 

EARth discusses the different types of erosion 

and the major types of mass movements caused 

by gravity. WEAthERINg & SOILS explores the 

different types of soils, soil properties and the 

soil profile, learn about the two major types of 

weathering and the forces that alter the shape 

and composition of rocks. 


DVD - 6VLSAEA | Titles also sold individually. 



BesT 

selleR 

ROCKS & MINERALS 

SERIES 

Specifically designed for the middle 

school science classroom, this 4-part 

series will help instructors teach difficult 

to understand concepts, differentiate 

instruction for diverse learners, 

and inspire the minds of students. 

mInERaLS & THEIR PRoPERTIES 

explains the formation and identification 

of minerals, the major mineral groups, 

basic crystal systems and physical 

properties of minerals. RockS & THE 

Rock cYcLES illustrates the rock cycle in detail using clear and 

easy-to-understand animations. IGnEouS & mETamoRPHIc 

RockS describes how heat, pressure and chemical reactions 

can transform one type of rock into another. SEdImEnTaRY 

RockS outlines the classification system of sedimentary rocks; 

specific attention is paid to the different ways sedimentary rock 

forms. 

gEOLOgIC hIStORy SERIES 

Specifically designed for the middle school science classroom, 

this 4-part series will help instructors teach difficult to understand 

concepts, differentiate instruction for diverse learners, and 

inspire the minds of students. In a JouRnEY THRouGH 

GEoLoGIc TImE students will learn about the formation of Earth 

by examining the four major geologic eras of history. EaRTHS 

cHanGInG SuRFacE highlights the fascinating ways the Earth 

has changed over time and how past geologic events relate to 

the Earth we see today. FoSSILS includes detailed descriptions 

of the different ways in which fossils are formed and their use in 

science and geology. GEoLoGY oF noRTH amERIca explores 

the different geologic features of the land as well as the forces 

that create them. 


© 2001 Duration 4 x 20min Grades 5-9 


DVD - 6VLSARM | Titles also sold individually. 


© 2005 Grades 5-9 


DVD - 6VLSAGH | Titles also sold individually. 




EARth SCIENCE 

IN ACtION SERIES 

this series covers everything from the Earth’s 

layers, rocks, minerals and soil to oceans, 

erosion, volcanoes and earthquakes! Led by our 

inquisitive guides, these programs go beyond 

the basics to give students a detailed look at 

our incredible planet. Each program includes 

segments that showcase interesting land 

formations and tools used by geologists around 

the world, as well as a stimulating experiment 

that students can replicate in the classroom. 

Titles: 

EARthQUAKES DVD - 6LVESA01 

FOSSIL FUELS DVD - 6LVESA02 

FOSSILS DVD - 6LVESA03 

gEOLOgICAL hIStORy DVD - 6LVESA04 

LAND FORMAtIONS DVD - 6LVESA05 

MINERALS DVD - 6LVESA06 

NAtURAL RESOURCES DVD - 6LVESA07 

OCEANS DVD - 6LVESA08 

ROCKS DVD - 6LVESA09 

SOIL DVD - 6LVESA10 

tOPOgRAPhy DVD - 6LVESA11 

VOLCANOES DVD - 6LVESA12 

thE WAtER CyCLE DVD - 6LVESA13 

WEAthERINg & EROSION DVD - 6LVESA14 


DVD - 6LVESA | Titles also sold individually. 


Set Price $1039.99 School Set Price $693 

ESSENtIAL SCIENCE: 

EARth & SPACE 

SERIES 

ESSENtIAL SCIENCE FOR tEAChERS - EARth 

AND SPACE SCIENCE is a professional 

development course for primary and middle 

school teachers. Consisting of eight one-hour 

programs accompanied by print and Web 

materials that provide in-class activities and 

homework explorations. Real-world examples, 

demonstrations, animations, still graphics, and 

interviews with scientists compose content 

segments that are intertwined with in-depth 

interviews with children that uncover their 

ideas about the topic at hand. Each program 

also features an elementary school teacher and 

his or her students exploring the topic. 

Titles: 

EaRTHS SoLId mEmbRanE SoIL 

DVD - 6RWAESS01 

EVERY Rock TELLS a SToRY 


JouRnEY To THE EaRTHS InTERIoR 


THE EnGInE THaT dRIVES THE EaRTH 


WHEn conTInEnTS coLLIdE 


RESTLESS LandScaPES 


ouR nEaREST nEIGHbouR THE moon 


oRdER ouT oF cHaoS ouR SoLaR SYSTEm 


© 2004 Grades 5-9 



DVD - 6RWAESS | Titles also sold individually. 


PLANEt EARth 

SERIES 

this series presents visually spectacular tours 

of the seven continents as it makes connections 

between our solar system and Earth’s oceans, 

climate, and mineral and energy sources. 

It unifies Earth science, astronomy and 

comparative planetology into an integrated 

discipline that relies on common scientific 

methods. 

Titles: 

thE LIVINg MAChINE 

DVD - 6RWAPE01 

thE BLUE PLANEt 


thE CLIMAtE PUZZLE 


tALES FROM OthER WORLDS 


gIFtS FROM thE EARth 


thE SOLAR SEA 


FAtE OF thE EARth 


© 1986 Grades 9-Adult Duration 7 x 60min 


DVD - 6RWAPE | Titles also sold individually. 

Set Price $200 

sAle!

20 

Geography 

NeW! 

© 2008 


DVD - 5ABFCBN AUSTRALIA ONLY 

Price $132 


BRAN Nue DeAl 

(FOuR cORNeRs) 

To most australians it’s squiggles on a map... a wild and 

jagged shoreline hewn over millions of years: towering 

cliffs and gorges pummelled by powerful tides. Home 

to dugongs, turtles and crocodiles, a humpbacks’ 

maternity ward, the kimberley coast is nature’s catwalk. 

but development seems almost unstoppable. Even 

mainstream green groups support it - reluctantly - 

dragged in the wake of the powerful indigenous body, 

the kimberley Land council. 

© 1998 Grades 5-9 



DVD - 6LVWEF 


WeATHeR FuNDAmeNTAls seRies 

This series helps students understand the science 

behind weather phenomena. covering a wide range of 

weather events, the series takes kids on a whirlwind tour 

through everything from the formation of a rain droplet 

to the development of a tornado’s vortex. Through 

dramatic live-action footage, vivid animated graphics, 

detailed weather maps and hands-on experiments 

suitable for science fair projects, students go beyond the 

daily weather forecast and into the realm of exploration, 

learning how to observe and think about the weather. 

© 2002 Access Media Group 



DVD - 6ACCPTS 


PlATe TecTONics 

This program explores the crash and crunch factors 

that build mountains and keep things shaking. a 

great introduction to geology whilst exploring how 

earthquakes form, and discusses the main plate 

tectonic environments: extensional, transform, and 

compressional. 

© 2007 



DVD - 5ABFCEWF AUSTRALIA ONLY 


eARTH WiND & FiRe (FOuR cORNeRs) 

For decades coal-rich australia has regarded renewable 

energy as virtuous, but incapable of meeting the needs 

of a modern economy. but as urgency creeps into the 

hunt for climate-friendly alternatives can australia afford 

to go on downplaying the potential of renewable energy? 

How much power could we extract from the Sun, wind 

and geothermal sources, and at what cost compared 

with the government’s preferred solutions - nuclear 

power and “clean” coal? 

PLANEt EARth SERIES 

Specifically designed for the middle school science 

classroom, this 4-part series will help instructors 

teach difficult to understand concepts, differentiate 

instruction for diverse learners, and inspire the 

minds of students. ToPoGRaPHY & THE EaRTH 

describes the major topographic features of Earth 

including mountains, plains and plateaus. maPPInG 

highlights the major types of world maps, as well 

as topographic, road and city maps. FRESHWaTER 

explores the importance and characteristics of 

freshwater, as well as its physical and chemical 

properties. ocEanoGRaPHY explores geography of 

different oceans, as well as the physical and chemical 

characteristics of oceans. 


© 2005 


DVD - 6FIWQ 

Price $743 


WORlDquesT seRies 

by exploring other cultures we come to know each 

other, the world and ourselves. This ten part series is 

designed to enhance the world history, geography and 

social studies curriculum for the intermediate aged 

student on up. WoRLdQuest offers students a unique 

perspective about the chronological developments of 

the greatest nations the world has ever known. Includes: 

australia/new Zealand, Scotland/Ireland, England/ 

Wales, Thailand, South africa, Vietnam, Spain, Italy, 

Greece, Germany. 

NeW! NeW! 

© 2009 


DVD - 5ABFCTDH AUSTRALIA ONLY 

Price $132 


TWO DAYs iN Hell 

(FOuR cORNeRs) 

They had been warned, they thought they had made 

the necessary preparations but nothing could prepare 

the people of Victoria for the fireball that swept 

through their state. How did it happen? What were the 

conditions really like that day? and what happened to 

the preparations so carefully made? 

Titles: 

ToPoGRaPHY & THE EaRTH DVD - 6VLSAPE01 

maPPInG DVD - 6VLSAPE02 

FRESHWaTER DVD - 6VLSAPE03 

ocEanoGRaPHY DVD - 6VLSAPE04 

© 2003 Grades 5-9 


DVD - 6VLSAPE | Titles also sold individually. 

Price $297 School Price $198


WEAthER & CLIMAtE 

SERIES 






thE AtMOSPhERE teaches students about the 

different layers of the atmosphere. CLIMAtE 

discusses the two basic factors that influence 

climate, temperature and precipitation, and 

why certain plants and animals inhabit different 

climates. thE NAtURE OF WEAthER explores 

the daily condition of Earth’s atmosphere, and 

the factors that influence the atmosphere and 

cause weather. WEAthER IN ACtION examines 

the forces that create weather and the way in 

which atmospheric conditions and patterns 

cause changes in the weather. 

Titles: 

thE AtMOSPhERE 

DVD - 6VLSAWC01 

CLIMAtE 


thE NAtURE OF WEAthER 


WEAthER IN ACtION 



DVD - 6VLSAWC 



ExtREME 

ENVIRONMENtS SERIES 

We live in a world full of contrasts. From the coldest to the driest, 

the most populated to the most remote, the highest to the lowest 

locations - and everything in between. This series examines the 

impact these extremes in nature have on the environment and 

vice versa. additionally we observe the changes our planet has 

endured through the passage of time. 

© 2009 Grades 5-12 


DVD - 6WWEE | Titles also sold individually. 






DVD - 6VQMC 


mARY cAiRNcROss THe FOuR seAsONs 

This magnificent film captures, for the very first time, 

the colours and magic of the seasonal changes that take 

place every year in mary cairncross Scenic Reserve. To 

bring this unique experience to life this film combines 

the unique talents of John Young, one of australia’s 

best wildlife cinematographers, and Terry oldfield, one 

of the world’s best selling music composers. The result 

is a breathtaking and relaxing journey, via pictures and 

music. 

© 2000 Grades 5-9 



DVD - 6VCSQS03 


climATe & seAsONs 

(scieNce quiZ seRies) 

Energetic student hosts introduce the Gulf Stream, 

precipitation, weather patterns and other essential 

concepts in this lively quiz show. The exciting questionand-answer 

format keeps kids’ attention throughout. 

Your class will enjoy this superb presentation. 

NeW! 

© 2009 


DVD - 5ABFCEOS 

Price $132 


eYe OF THe sTORm (FOuR cORNeRs) 

Glen Fiske, marysville’s cFa captain, speaks for the first 

time about the fire that claimed his wife and youngest 

son as he battled to save the town. Reporter Liz Jackson 

traces the path of the fire, talking to those who fought 

it, those who escaped it and those who lost everything. 

Their stories raise many questions... It is now nearly 

three months since bushfires ravaged country Victoria. 

People in these regions have been farewelling loved 

ones and trying to think about the future. but questions 

remain. 

© 2000 Grades 5-9 



DVD - 6VCSQS04 


NeW! 

clOuDs 

(scieNce quiZ seRies) 

Explore cirrus, cumulus and stratus clouds, and identify 

their differences. Investigate how rain is formed and 

released from these giant pillowy spectacles in the sky. 

Learn intriguing information in this lively question-andanswer 

program.

22 View full range www.marcom.com.au 

Geography 

© 2008 






SmaSHInG aTomS dr Graham Phillips travels to 

Switzerland to check out what many regard as the most 

advanced scientific technology ever devised. SouTHERn 

SuRVEYoR For two decades, the cSIRo’s research 

vessel, the Southern Surveyor, has been helping 

australian scientists learn more about the oceans 

surrounding our island nation. bEacH FInGERPRInTInG 

one day it’s a millpond, the next it’s full of violent rips 

and dumpers. 

© 2008 






THE ExTREmE SPoRTS bRaIn To most of us, the idea of 

anyone willingly jumping off a cliff with a 70 metre drop 

seems completely insane. naTuRE’S LITTLE dIGGERS 

There’s no doubt that one of australia’s greatest 

economic resources is mineral ore. bLuE boTTLES 

most beach loving aussie’s would be familiar with the 

gnarly sting inflicted by a bluebottle. mEET PRoFESSoR 

VEEna SaHaJWaLLa It’s no surprise Professor Veena 

Sahajwalla reads the history of steel making in her spare 

time. 

© 2008 






cLImaTE SHoWdoWn bali’s iconic rice terraces, 

clinging to the steep slopes of active volcanoes that 

dominate the island, are the oldest continuous irrigation 

system on earth. SoLaR SPacE PoWER Space is 

once again the ‘new frontier’ - ths time in finding a 

solution to the Earth’s energy woes. mEET dR mELanIE 

FITZPaTRIck dr melanie Fitzpatrick has always had an 

interest in science but was never going to be a ‘white 

lab coat wearer’. She has spent most of her summers 

in antarctica. 

© 2008 






kakadu doLPHInS Few species of large mammals 

are yet to be described by scientists these days, 

especially cetaceans like whales or dolphins. PaLaEo 

REVoLuTIon catalyst’s resident Palaeontologist, dr 

Paul Willis, has been a fossil lover for as long as he 

can remember. mEET dR caTHY FoLEY dr cathy Foley 

heads a research unit at the cSIRo in Sydney, she’s 

also the first woman to be elected as President of the 

australian Institute of Physics in its 44 year history. 

© 2008 






bETTER aLLERGY TESTInG For parents and teachers of 

kids with food allergies managing lunchtime can be a 

nightmare. milk, eggs, fish, nuts, or any of a host of other 

foods can set off a reaction. but can children outgrow 

allergies? mEET SHEREE maRRIS a self-confessed 

water baby, who loves the marine world, Sheree marris 

is an impassioned environmental communicator. dIno 

mEcHanIcS What do a dinosaur and a Victorian bridge 

have in common? 

© 2008 






bLuE TonGuE catalyst travels to England where a 

nasty side effect of global warming has occurred. cRab 

GLuE Twenty first century medicine has often turned 

to the ocean for new discoveries. an extract from crab 

shells may have uses in surgery. dr. maryanne demasi 

investigates. cRuSHInG cRITTERS majestic stretches 

of golden sand are considered to be australian icons - 

national treasures, even. 

© 2008 






uk mIcRoGEn In may 2007, the mayor of London laid 

down a gauntlet: 60% cuts in carbon emissions by 

2025 - 25 years ahead of anywhere else in the world. 

GREEn cEmEnT an australian company has started to 

make concrete which promises to dramatically cut the 

carbon dioxide ordinarily emitted during production. FaT 

& FIT In the first of a new series of stories for catalyst, dr 

norman Swan reveals some startling facts about fatness 

and fitness. 

© 2008 






GRoSE RIVER This is the wild Grose River in the blue 

mountains national Park of nSW. noaH’S HoPE noah 

Southall has fought a devastating condition called 

Proteus Syndrome. PEoPLE’S cHoIcE aWaRdS nicole 

completed a degree in photovoltaic and solar energy 

engineering and is now a university lecturer and Phd 

student. nicole has made a major breakthrough: the 

creation of an affordable, simple and highly innovative 

type of solar cell. 

© 2008 






GoLd nuGGETS. Surprisingly little is known about 

gold nuggets. How do they form, where do they come 

from and do they hold clues to finding more gold? 

mEET nobEL LauREaTE PETER doHERTY In 1996 

Peter doherty was awarded a nobel Prize for his 

groundbreaking research into the role of T cells in the 

body’s immune system. Sax aPPEaL Researchers 

at the university of new South Wales have found that 

professional saxophone players adjust their vocal tract 

to hit high notes.


© 2008 






PoSSIbLE cuRE FoR TYPE 1 dIabETES Type 1 diabetes 

can lead to heart disease, kidney failure, blindness and 

ultimately even death. However, scientists are optimistic 

they can change the lives of thousands of people if only 

they can perfect a radical transplant procedure. mEET 

dR EdWIna SuTTon dr Edwina Sutton has experienced 

some low times in her life, but one of her great highs 

came from a Eureka moment in a lab. 

© 2008 






LadYbIRdS - Ladybirds, also known as ladybeetles 

or ladybugs, have always been surrounded by folklore 

and myth. but what do we really know about them? 

SEaHoRSES - one of the most beautiful and bizarre 

creatures under the sea must surely be the seahorse. 

They’ve long fascinated humans - but of course we 

haven’t done them any favours, either. millions are 

traded every year and their habitats are among the most 

threatened in the world. 

© 2008 






THE ScIEncE oF HaPPInESS - is our happiness hard 

wired or can we control it? For most of us, seeking 

happiness is the underlying purpose for how we live our 

lives. SnoWbaLL EaRTH - was the world once a giant 

snowball frozen under kilometres of ice? THE maTHS 

oF bodY SuRFInG - neville de mestre sets out to break 

down the art of bodysurfing into pure mathematics and 

has published the first scientific paper on the physics of 

bodysurfing. 

© 2008 






TubERcuLoSIS RESuRGEncE - Tb is an insidious 

disease which has been present in humans for at least 

10,000 years. aTTack oF THE HEaVY mETaL InVadERS 

- australia welcomes tourists, but frankly there are 

some we can do without. uLTImaTE mammaL FamILY 

TREE - imagine a family tree for all the mammals alive 

on earth today. dR anGELa moLE’S SEcRET WoRLd 

oF PLanTS - Fired by a passionate curiosity, dr angela 

moles has travelled the world collating fundamental 

information about the way plants grow. 

© 2008 






PREdIcTInG aLZHEImERS - a unique neuro-imaging 

technique is putting scientists at the forefront of 

alzheimer’s detection. PoLaR dInoSauRS - the search 

for small mammals that once lived with the dinosaurs 

ends in the discovery of a frozen world inhabited by a 

stunning variety of extinct creatures. Sand dWELLERS - 

find out how the things you do at home affect the critters 

that live in the mangroves. 

© 2008 






GambLInG- the science of poker machines and why 

people play them. Gambling is exciting, seductive - and 

in australia, very much part of life... eighty percent of 

us gamble in some form. dIETaRY SuPPLEmEnTS - 

are they doing you more harm than good? THYLacInE 

mouSE - the Tassie Tiger finds a new lease of life in a 

mouse. 

Geography 23 

© 2008 






maRIJuana madnESS - is there truth behind Reefer 

madness? aRTIFIcIaL SHaRk bIRTH - In a world 

first, researchers at the nSW department of Primary 

Industries will boost offspring numbers of Grey nurse 

Sharks. cRackEd SoILS - with water becoming 

increasingly scarce, understanding crack dynamics may 

provide better strategies for water conservation and 

crop irrigation. Too coLd FoR canE ToadS - a new 

study has looked at how temperatures impact cane toad 

movement and has aided in the development of a model 

that indicates that their geographical spread is limited. 

© 2008 






mETHanE: THE FoRGoTTEn GaS - the second most 

abundant greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide. THE 

bIGGEST SQuId - because of the huge public interest 

in this deceased leviathan, it was decided to dissect 

the squid in public at the museum and live on the 

internet. dR noRman SWan’S cHoLESTERoL cHEck 

- Victor Lawrence has a condition called familial 

hypercholesterolaemia, or genetically high cholesterol, 

and along with 50,000 other australians he was 

unaware he had it. 

© 2008 






bLaST TRauma - Virtual Reality treatment has achieved 

a remarkable 85% success rate for soldiers with Post 

Traumatic Stress disorder. Gm bananaS - Genetically 

modified bananas could be the answer to malnutrition 

in developing countries. botanists in Queensland are 

developing genetically modified bananas that can boost 

vitamin and mineral content. TuRTLES - protecting the 

future of turtle populations on the Queensland coast has 

been the life’s work of col Limpus for the past 40 years.


undP 

© 1994 UNDP Grades 8-12 


DVD - 6RWUNZ26 

Price $30 

PAciFic OceAN 

We travel to Papua new Guinea and take a look at 

the extinction of the crocodile. micronesia and kiribati 

are endangered by the greenhouse effect as tourism 

threatens the availability to clean water. 




Price $30 

NORTH AFRicA 

This program addresses the real life issues in north 

africa. It looks at women’s rights in Tunisia, health 

in Libya, overpopulation in Egypt and desertification 

in Sudan. It offers a valuable insight into the major 

challenges faced by north africa. 




Price $30 

PeRu, cOlumBiA AND BRAZil 

We travel to Peru and the Incas and discover the misery 

of cocaine and alternative crop cultivation. We then 

examine the amazon Indians followed by columbia and 

its housing problems. 

sAle! sAle! sAle! 



DVD - 6RWUNR 

Price $30 

THe ROle OF THe uNiTeD NATiONs 

This compilation of five segments gives examples of 

the work of the united nations development Program. 

The undP has a broad spectrum of projects, in which 

all kinds of people participate as volunteers. Filmed 

in angola, madagascar, mongolia, Sierra Leone and 

kenya. 




Price $30 

WesT AFRicA mAuRiTANiA 

AND BuRKiNA FAsO 

This program first visits mauritania and looks at the 

homes being created and run by street children for 

themselves and the problem of desertification. It then 

goes to burkina Faso and details the fight against river 

blindness and the precautions being taken by Sahelian 

farmers against drought. 



DVD - 6RWUNHE1 

Price $30 

HeAlTH sOuTH AmeRicA 1 

BOliviA, BRAZil AND PeRu 

This compilation of programs addresses world health 

issues in South america. It discusses drugs, aIdS, 

tropical diseases and general health. 



DVD - 6RWUNS 

Price $30 

sOciAl ROle OF sPORT 

This program shows how sport can play a social role. 

In kenya and brazil volunteers have established sports 

clubs to keep youngsters off the street and away from 

drugs. not only do they score points by making goals, 

but also by achieving other goals, which is an interesting 

concept. 





Price $30 

eAsT AFRicA cAmeROON, 

GHANA, liBeRiA 

These programs look at the everyday struggle in East 

africa. We see how the cassava is important for the 

diet of the people and how polio is still a major health 

problem. We then see the problems of unemployment 

and visit a cacao production plant in Ghana. 





Price $30 

HeAlTH sOuTH AmeRicA 2 - 

PeRu, BRAZil, cuBA AND PARAGuAY 

addresses several world health issues in South america 

and corrective or preventative action by the undP. 

Health issues addressed are aIdS, drugs, tropical 

diseases and general health.





Price $30 

HeAlTH AFRicA 1 - 

KeNYA, uGANDA, 

cAmeROON AND TANZANiA 

This series of programs addresses several world health 

issues in africa. Produced by the undP, this program 

looks at projects in the areas of drugs, aIdS, general 

health and tropical diseases. 




Price $30 

HeAlTH AsiA - 

lAOs, THAilAND, 

cAmBODiA AND vieTNAm 

This compilation of programs travels to various countries 

in asia, addressing world health problems in the areas 

of aIdS, drugs, general health and tropical diseases. We 

see how the undP has taken steps to combat diseases. 



DVD - 6RWUNHR1 

Price $30 

HumAN RiGHTs 1 - 

PARAGuAY, TuNisiA, 

PAlesTiNe, TuRKeY, OmAN 

This compilation of five programs addresses the 

violation of human rights. The right to democracy, 

women’s rights, the right to freedom and the right to 

education are discussed. 




Price $30 


TANZANiA, mAuRiTANiA, 

mADAGAscAR AND liBYA 

This second program looks at health issues in africa, 

with regards to aIdS, drugs, general health and tropical 

diseases. Volunteer workers combat these diseases. 



DVD - 6RWUNPO1 

Price $30 

POveRTY 1 - 

PHiliPPiNes, cOlumBiA, 

KeNYA, eGYPT, mADAGAscAR 

a compilation of five programs addressing poverty in 

the world, produced by the undP. We see how work 

has started to improve living circumstances in the 

Philippines (homelessness), columbia (housing), kenya 

(street kids), Egypt (overpopulation) and madagascar 

(rituals). 



DVD - 6RWUNHR2 

Price $30 

HumAN RiGHTs 2 - 

HAiTi, lesOTHO, mONGOliA, 

cOlumBiA, BRAZil 

This compilation of five programs addresses violation 

of human rights in developing countries. addressed 

are the right to democracy, women’s rights, freedom 

of religion, the right to shelter and the right for freedom. 

undP 25 





Price $30 


mADAGAscAR, BuRKiNA FAsO, 

suDAN AND TANZANiA 

This compilation of programs addresses several issues 

related to health. It addresses topics such as drugs, 

aIdS, general health and tropical diseases. We watch 

un volunteers trying to combat the diseases. 





Price $30 

POveRTY 2 - 

cOsTA RicA, JAmAicA, 

mAuRiTANiA, BRAZil 

This program addresses united nations projects, 

aimed at improving living standards. We look at costa 

Rica (housing), Jamaica (slavery), mauritania (street 

children), the uSa (overpopulation) and brazil. 





Price $30 

DevelOPiNG cOuNTRies - 

iN DevelOPmeNT sOmAliA, mAli, 

vieTNAm, cOsTA RicA, TuRKeY, lAO 

This compilation of programs looks at developing 

countries who are rebuilding after destruction. by 

addressing various topics, the viewer gains a better 

understanding of how war and drought can affect a 

country.


undP 



DVD - 6RWUNEC1 

Price $30 

iNTeRNATiONAl TRADe 

This compilation of six segments gives a clear 

understanding of the high independence on export in 

third world countries. Price changes or a lack of demand 

can be devastating. This program is filmed in bolivia, 

Equador, Ghana, India, kenya and cameroon. 



DVD - 6RWUNT1 

Price $30 

TOuRism 1 - 

KeNYA, mAlDives, KiRiBATi, THAilAND 

Tourists often do not realise thedamage they can do to a 

country. This compilation of programs produced by the 

united nations development Program addresses issues 

such as the environment, health and pollution and its 

effect on the holiday country. 



DVD - 6RWUNE2 

Price $30 

eNviRONmeNT 2 

This second program addresses the greenhouse effect, 

deforestation, tourism and nuclear tests as major 

threats to the environment. 





Price $30 

ecONOmY iN DevelOPiNG cOuNTRies 

This program looks at examples of countries who have, 

with the help of the undP nations, implemented projects 

to help the internal economy by supporting small 

businesses. Filmed in cameroon, Palestine, Paraguay 

and Haiti, this program gives a good understanding of 

the working of economics. 



DVD - 6RWUNT2 

Price $30 

TOuRism 2 - 

NePAl, KeNYA, 

PHiliPPiNes, mADAGAscAR 

This program looks at issues for developing countries, 

in relation to tourism. How can a country protect natural 

beauty and culture? We also see how tourists even 

venture to look at poverty. 



DVD - 6RWUNEA 

Price $30 

eNDANGeReD ANimAls 

This compilation addresses the different situations in 

which animals are endangered. We see how projects 

have been implemented to save endangered animals, 

such as the panda, turtle, elephant and rhino. 




Price $30 

ecONOmY AND GOveRNmeNT 

Through three examples, simple economic principles 

become transparent. We look at the economic situations 

of three countries after changes of government: 

mongolia, oman and cuba, and see how they try to 

improve their economic situation with the help of the 

united nations development Program. 




DVD - 6RWUNE1 

Price $30 

eNviRONmeNT 1 

This compilation of five segments, produced by the 

undP, looks at various countries in the world in which 

the environment is threatened. We see population 

growth, deforestation and the use of chemicals. 



DVD - 6RWUND1 

Price $30 

BesT 

selleR 

BesT 

sAle! 

selleR 

sAle! sAle! 

DeseRTiFicATiON 

This program looks at programs put into place by the 

united nations development Program to stop the desert 

from advancing. We see how the combined strength 

of modern maps, technology, ecology and the local 

communities give hope for the future.




DVD - 6RWUND2 

Price $30 

DeseRT liFe 

Through three segments, students gain an 

understanding of what it is like to live in the desert. 

The program discusses threats to existence and the 

important role of women in the community. 



DVD - 6RWUNPM 

Price $30 

PeAce AND THe miDDle eAsT 

Through four programs we are confronted with the 

effects that war can have on countries and people. This 

program addresses the fragile peace in the middle East. 



DVD - 6RWUNH 

Price $30 

HeRiTAGe AND DevelOPiNG cOuNTRies 

many places with a rich cultural heritage have 

deteriorated through time, war or neglect. Several 

places are currently in the process of restoration. We 

see projects from the undP in Quito, Havana, Haiti, 

cambodia and bahia, with architects and artists trying 

to restore the monuments. 



DVD - 6RWUNP 

Price $30 

POlluTiON (DevelOPiNG cOuNTRies) 

overpopulation and tourism are the main causes of 

world wide pollution. These three programs by the 

undP show different situations in which pollution is 

brought under control. 



DVD - 6RWUNFA 

Price $30 

DevelOPiNG cOuNTRies AND FAsHiON 

This program contains three stories from the undP 

which will broaden the outlook of students. Part one is in 

Panama and looks at the Panama Hat, part two looks at 

the problems of the leather industry in India. Part three 

travels to Palestine and discusses their survival in the 

garment industry. 



DVD - 6RWUNR1 

Price $30 

ReliGiON & DevelOPiNG cOuNTRies 

Produced by the undP, we visit the Philippines, 

mongolia and Tunisia and see the important role religion 

can play. We see religion as a refuge, a sign of hope and 

the important role it can play in standards set by society. 

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sAle! sAle! selleR 

sAle! 



DVD - 6RWUNHP 

Price $30 

PRODucTs FROm DevelOPiNG 

cOuNTRies GHANA AND PHiliPPiNes 

This program looks at two countries which produce 

cacao and thickener, both used in the kitchen. by seeing 

where, and under what circumstances, the products are 

produced, students will broaden their understanding of 

developing countries. 




DVD - 6RWUNW 

Price $30 

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WOmeN AND DevelOPiNG cOuNTRies 

This compilation of four programs illustrates the 

important role women play in developing societies. They 

fulfil their roles as wives and mothers and keep the 

communities together. 




DVD - 6RWUNVC 

Price $30 

vANisHiNG culTuRes 

These three programs show different situations in which 

cultures are in danger. It shows the Indians’ battle 

with deforestation and the fact that through human 

developments, they are now confronted with previously 

unknown illnesses.

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thE AFRICANS 

SERIES 

Look back into the history of Africa with scholar 

Ali Mazrui to examine major influences on 

this complex continent: indigenous heritage, 

Western culture, and the Islamic religion. this 

series explores in depth Africa’s geography, 

history, anthropology, and religions. Discover 

the rich diversity of Africa and confront the 

problems that have resulted from different 

forms of government. 

Titles: 

CLASh OF CULtURES DVD - 6VECAF01 

A gARDEN OF EDEN IN DECAy DVD - 6VECAF02 

gLOBAL AFRICA DVD - 6VECAF03 

IN SEARCh OF StABILIty DVD - 6VECAF04 

LEgACy OF LIFEStyLES DVD - 6VECAF05 

NAtURE OF A CONtINENt DVD - 6VECAF06 

NEW CONFLICtS DVD - 6VECAF07 

NEW gODS DVD - 6VECAF08 

tOOLS OF ExPLOItAtION DVD - 6VECAF09 

© 1986 Grades 8-12 


DVD - 6VECAF | Titles also sold individually. 


History 

sAle! 

LIFE IN thE MIDDLE AgES 

SERIES 

What was it like to be a valiant knight, an affluent noble or 

a penniless serf in medieval Europe? Watch LIFE In THE 

mIddLE aGES and find out! This engaging series explores 

the lives of people from the middle ages, along with the 

complex and interesting relationships that developed among 

them. Remarkable facts about the housing, food, clothing 

and entertainment of the times are offered within the context 

of exciting historical re-enactments and dramatic footage of 

European castles and medieval festivals. 

Titles: 

THE docToR DVD - 6LVLMA01 

a HISToRY oF THE mIddLE aGES DVD - 6LVLMA02 

THE knIGHT DVD - 6LVLMA03 

THE mERcHanT DVD - 6LVLMA04 

THE monk DVD - 6LVLMA05 

THE nobLE DVD - 6LVLMA06 

THE SERF DVD - 6LVLMA07 

SocIaL STRucTuRE In THE mIddLE aGES DVD - 6LVLMA08 

ExPLORERS OF thE WORLD 

SERIES 

Examine the lives of many significant explorers and the countries 

they represented on their influential journeys in the Explorers of 

the World dVd Series. Each dramatization provides an in-depth 

look at the legendary figures who embarked on tremendous 

expeditions, utilizing innovative navigational tools and techniques 

while shaping the development of the world. Follow along as 

two young hosts encounter these renowned explorers and learn 

about their exciting discoveries and startling disappointments. 



DVD - 6LVEW | Titles also sold individually. 





DVD - 6LVLMA | Titles also sold individually. 


Titles: 

maRco PoLo DVD - 6LVEW01 

FERdInand maGELLan DVD - 6LVEW02 

HEnRY HudSon DVD - 6LVEW03 

LEWIS & cLaRk DVD - 6LVEW04 

THE VIkInGS DVD - 6LVEW05 

PoRTuGESE ExPLoRERS DVD - 6LVEW06 

SPanISH ExPLoRERS DVD - 6LVEW07 

EnGLISH ExPLoRERS DVD - 6LVEW08 

FREncH ExPLoRERS DVD - 6LVEW09 

HISToRY oF ExPLoRaTIon DVD - 6LVEW10 

cHRISToPHER coLumbuS DVD - 6LVEW11 

coRTES & PIZaRRo DVD - 6LVEW12

View full range www.marcom.com.au History 29 

hIStORy OF LIFE 

SERIES 






EARLy LIFE explores current scientific theories 

explaining possible processes by which 

Earth was formed. Fascinating animations 

illustrate Earth’s early conditions that led to 

the development of life. LIFE thROUgh tIME 

takes students on a journey through time as the 

history of life on Earth is explored. EVOLUtION 

travels to faraway lands including the galapagos 

Islands to learn how Charles Darwin developed 

his theory of natural selection. EVIDENCE OF 

ChANgE highlights many of the different types 

of evidence supporting the theory of evolution. 

Captivating footage from the fossil record, 

as well as anatomical evidence, radioactive 

dating, embryological and chemical evidence 

are discussed. 

Titles: 

EARLy LIFE 

DVD - 6VLSAHL01 

LIFE thROUgh tIME 


EVOLUtION 


EVIDENCE OF ChANgE 


© 2006 Grades 5-9 


DVD - 6VLSAHL | Titles also sold individually. 


BRIDgINg WORLD 

hIStORy SERIES 

by exploring other cultures we come to know each other, the 

world and ourselves. This ten part series is designed to enhance 

the world history, geography and social studies curriculum for the 

intermediate aged student on up. WoRLdQuest offers students a 

unique perspective about the chronological developments of the 

greatest nations the world has ever known. Includes: australia/ 

new Zealand, Scotland/Ireland, England/Wales, Thailand, South 

africa, Vietnam, Spain, Italy, Greece, Germany. 

© 2005 Grades 8-12 



DVD - 6VECBWH | Titles also sold individually. 

Set Price $2400 School Set Price $1600.01 

tIMELINE OF ANCIENt 

CIVILIZAtIONS SERIES 

Global Issues for Students provides an in-depth analysis of 

current world problems. Sparked by technology such as the 

Internet, we have entered a new era of globalization, a level 

of interconnection unprecedented in world history. one of the 

most important results of this new wave of globalization is our 

heightened awareness of how the importance of human rights, 

the vast differences between rich and poor, the spread of 

disease and the use of Earth’s resources affect us all. Programs 

in this series focus on modern global issues, their historical 

roots and the exploration of varied viewpoints and solutions. 

using comprehensive news footage and commentary from 

some of the world’s leading experts, students will gain a greater 

understanding of the most important issues affecting the world 

today. 

Titles: 

JaPan I & II DVD - 6FITAC01 

EGYPTIan I & II DVD - 6FITAC02 

cHInESE I & II DVD - 6FITAC03 

GREEk I & II DVD - 6FITAC04 

Roman I & II DVD - 6FITAC05 

mESoPoTamIan I & II DVD - 6FITAC06 

IndIa I & II DVD - 6FITAC07 

BesT 

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BesT 

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Visit www.marcom.com.au for individual titles. 

© 2004 Grades 8-12 



DVD - 6FITAC | Titles also sold individually. 


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WORLD 

REVOLUtIONS FOR 

StUDENtS SERIES 

this exciting series examines the underlying 

causes and dramatic effects associated with 

revolutions throughout world history. join us 

as we explore the revolutionary philosophies 

and strategies of world leaders, and determine 

the social, political and economic conditions 

that helped spark popular uprisings. World 

Revolutions for Students will provide students 

with an understanding of the historic 

motivations for revolution, such as poverty, 

oppression and foreign domination, and relate 

how concepts such as human rights, popular 

sovereignty and nationalism combined with the 

power of dynamic and influential figures have 

inspired people to struggle for reform and seek 

a better way of life. 

Titles: 

History 

CAStRO & thE CUBAN REVOLUtION 

DVD - 6LVWRS01 

thE ChINESE REVOLUtION DVD - 6LVWRS02 

thE FRENCh REVOLUtION 


gANDhI & INDIAS INDEPENDENCE 


REVOLUtIONARy MExICO DVD - 6LVWRS05 

thE RUSSIAN REVOLUtION DVD - 6LVWRS06 

SOUth AFRICAN ANtI APARthEID MOVEMENt 


© 2005 Grades 9-12 


DVD - 6LVWRS | Titles also sold individually. 


© 1989 Equality Media 

Grades 9-Adult DIGITAL RIGHTS 


DVD - 6MAAR 


AGe OF ReAsON - 

scieNce, GiRls & sOcieTY 

This program presents students with a view of exciting 

science careers open to them and offers thought 

provoking references to the broader issues affecting 

society. 

© 2006 Ampersand Grades 9-Adult 


DVD - 6AMPRAA 

Price $110 


ROmANs OF AAleN 

Every two years, the German town of aalen steps back in 

time to tell the story of its origins in the second century 

a.d. In those days, aalen, now part of unesco’s World 

Heritage, was on the northern boundary of the Roman 

Empire. To commemorate, aalen hosts Europe’s largest 

get-together of Roman history enthusiasts who bring 

the city’s past back to life. For two days, participants 

fully enter into the spirit of the occasion and invent an 

imaginary life. 

© 2005 Grades 7-12 



DVD - 6LVTTSS 


TesT-TAKiNG sTRATeGies 

FOR sTuDeNTs seRies 

Test-Taking Strategies for Students provides learners 

with straightforward strategies to help them become 

confident, effective test-takers. These programs show 

students how to navigate through both standardized 

and teacher-made tests by helping them recognize 

the variety of test questions they’ll encounter and then 

modeling different strategies that they can use to aid in 

the selection of the correct answer. 

Visit www.marcom.com.au for individual titles. 


OUt OF thE PASt 

SERIES 

this series gives the viewer a compelling 

answer to the question, “Why study dead 

cultures?”. the programs examine physical 

evidence from long ago societies side-by-side 

with the practices of contemporary cultures to 

give the viewer new insights into the evolution 

of humankind and society 

Titles: 

NEW WORLDS 

DVD - 6RWOP01 

hEARth 

DVD - 6RWOP02 

ARtISANS & tRADERS 

DVD - 6RWOP03 

SIgNS & SyMBOLS 

DVD - 6RWOP04 

POWER PREStIgE & WEALth 

DVD - 6RWOP05 

REALMS 

DVD - 6RWOP06 

SPIRIt WORLD 

DVD - 6RWOP07 

COLLAPSE 

DVD - 6RWOP08 



DVD - 6RWOP | Titles also sold individually. 


sAle!


WEStERN 

tRADItION SERIES 

covering the ancient world through the age of 

technology, this illustrated lecture of Western 

history presents a tapestry of political and social 

events woven with many strands: religion, industry, 

agriculture, demography, government, economics, 

and art. a visual feast of over 2700 images from the 

metropolitan museum of art portrays key events that 

shaped the development of Western thought, culture, 

and tradition. 

Titles: 

FOUR EPISODES PER DISC. 




DVD - 6RWAWT | Titles also sold individually. 


sAle! 

thE RENAISSANCE 


On assignment to create an exciting video 

series about the Renaissance, an enthusiastic 

producer travels across Europe in search 

of the real story on the people, places and 

thinking behind Renaissance developments 

and discoveries. Complete with fascinating 

facts, historical re-enactments and dramatic 

footage, this program explores a time when 

great thinkers challenged established beliefs 

and principles - sparking a rebirth of the ideas 

of ancient greece and Rome, and an interest 

in achieving greatness in everything from art 

to mathematics to travel. Learn how these 

achievements not only transformed the lives 

of people during the Renaissance, but also 

continue to influence our world today. 

Titles: 

A hIStORy OF thE RENAISSANCE 

DVD - 6LVRFS01 

EVERyDAy LIFE IN thE RENAISSANCE 


RENAISSANCE ARt MUSIC & LItERAtURE 


RENAISSANCE SCIENCE & INVENtION 


RENAISSANCE tRAVEL tRADE & ExPLORAtION 


© 2004 Grades 5-9 Duration 5 x 23min 


DVD - 6LVRFS | Titles also sold individually. 


NeW! 

© 2002 AIT Grades 8-Adult 


DVD - 6AITIF 

Price $132 


iNveNTiNG FliGHT 

This program explores humankind’s historical 

preoccupation with the idea of flight as well as the 

life and times of the Wright brothers. It provides an 

introduction, underlying appreciation and understanding 

of the challenges faced by the Wrights. It includes 

segments that describe how the Wright brothers used 

the scientific concepts of control, lift, propulsion, 

newton’s Laws, drag, friction, energy and pressure, 

whilst introducing relevant vocabulary to help them 

design, test, and rework their flying machines. 




DVD - 6MAWW 


WOmeN AND WORK - 

cHANGes OveR THRee GeNeRATiONs 

based on interviews with three australian women, 

each representing a different generation, patterns 

of continuity and change are explored. The following 

topics are discussed: career decisions, pregnancy 

and childcare, changes in the workplace and personal 

values. (age of women 37, 53 and 74). 

© 2000 Grades 7-12 



DVD - 6VCGML 


GReeK mYTHOlOGY 

Learning about Greek mythology has never been so 

much fun! This program provides an introduction 

to Greek mythology with a modern-day twist. meet 

legendary heroes such as Zeus, apollo, ares, Hera, 

artemis, Hermes, Hestia, aphrodite, and Hades posing 

as guests on a talk show!


History 

© 2007 Terranoa Grades 9-Adult 


DVD - 6TERLS 

Price $495 


liviNG sTONes seRies 2 

an educational and entertaining series based on cGI 

revisiting some of the greatest archaeological sites 

highlighting the heydays of ancient civilisations. From 

the river nile to Euphrates, from Greek hegemony to 

arabic influence and Pharaonic Temples, this second 

season of Living Stones takes the audience back into 

history, through Syria, Jordan, Egypt, morocco and 

Greece. 




DVD - 6LVHSA 


A HisTORY OF slAveRY iN AmeRicA 

This comprehensive program chronicles the institution 

of slavery in north america, beginning with the 

notorious “middle passage” from africa in the 1600s 

through Harriet Tubman and the underground Railroad, 

the civil War, emancipation and Reconstruction. Expert 

interviews and archival photographs help to describe 

slave resistance, the slave family, abolitionism, slave 

religion and the difficulties facing post-war black 

americans, dispelling the myth that slavery was a 

passive state and highlighting the persistent struggle by 

african americans to end it. 

© 1993 RNTV 



DVD - 6RNTJBD 

Price $20 

NeW! 

THe BAli DANceR 

This program looks at balinese dancing. It looks at how 

the traditions of bali are reflected through the dance 

movements and performance. It does so by following 

the work of a balinese dancer who teaches European 

girls the subtle tricks of eastern dance. 

© 2007 Stephen Savell 


DVD - 6SAVGAUR 

Price $39.95 

GReAT AusTRAliAN RADiO 

Join us in the history of australian Radio as we view 

several collections from four states in australia captured 

by radio enthusiast Stephen Savell. a variety of makes 

include astor, aWa, airzone, beale, briton, breville, 

carlstan, Stromberg, carson and many more. We hope 

you enjoy viewing these rare pieces. 




DVD - 6LVCRM 


A HisTORY OF THe 

civil RiGHTs mOvemeNT 

The most dramatic moments in the fight for equality 

are presented, from the historic case of Plessy v. 

Ferguson to roles of many prominent african americans 

like booker T. Washington, marcus Garvey, a. Philip 

Randolph, Thurgood marshall, martin Luther king, Jr. 

and malcolm x. Interviews with andrew Young, James 

Farmer and other leading authorities illuminate the 

enduring spirit that inspired bus boycotts, lunch counter 

sit-ins, freedom marches and demonstrations. 

© 1984 AIT 

Grades 8-12 


DVD - 6RWAANCL 

Price $30 

NeW! 

sAle! sAle! 

HisTORY eNAcTeD 

This program looks at important events of our history 

in the middle ages. Learn more about events such as 

the crusades, the black Plague, Joan of arc and the 

Reformation. Presented as a news report, the program 

is innovative and entertaining. “advertisements” report 

about the inventions of the time. 

© 2003 TVF International 


DVD - 6TVPB 

Price $132 


PROmises AND BeTRAYAls 

britain and the Struggle for the Holy Land: uncovering 

shocking foreign office communications and using 

fascinating footage never seen on television before, this 

documentary shows how british double-dealing during 

the First World War ignited the conflict between arabs 

and Jews in the middle East. This is a story of intrigue 

among rival empires; of misguided strategies; and of 

how conflicting promises to arabs and Jews created a 

legacy of bloodshed which determined the fate of the 

middle East. 

sAle! 

© 1984 Visionquest Grades 8-12 



DVD - 6VQGS 

Price $30 

GHOsTs OF THe sKY 

With a special appearance by Glenn Ford. In 1983 

three australian and two american pilots set out on a 

historical but dangerous aviation journey - “The Last 

Great adventure”. 

NeW! 




DVD - 6ITTW DIGITAL RIGHTS 


THe WAll seRies 

The Wall marks the memorable fall of the berlin Wall 

and the subsequent end of the cold War, told in two 

parts - a World divided and a World united. The Wall 

tells the story from the unique perspectives of world 

leaders who were there - Helmut kohl, the former 

chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, mikhail 

Gorbachev, the former President of the Soviet union, 

and George H.W. bush, the ex-President of the united 

States. Through beautifully researched archival film, 

photos and historical interviews, The Wall takes us back 

to a tumultuous era.


© 1997 RNTV Grades 10-Adult 


DVD - 6RNTTS 

Price $132 


TieNANmeN squARe iN BeiJiNG 

(THe squARe RememBeRs) 

From the balcony overlooking what is now Tienanmen 

(Gate of Heavenly Peace) Square in beijing, mao Zedong 

proclaimed the People’s Republic of china in october 1st 

1949. Thus, a name for the largest square in the world 

was created before the largest crowed ever addressed 

by a ruler. mao’s gigantic portrait still gazes down upon 

the ever-changing square. This program has a wealth 

of archival footage augmented strongly by writer Hong 

Ying’s personal memories of this historic place. 

sAle! 




DVD - 6MAAWM 

Price $20 

AusTRAliA’s ANTi WAR mOvemeNT 

1965 TO 1972 

This program explores the attitudes and activities of the 

various protest groups in australia at the time of the 

Vietnam War. 




DVD - 6MAMAV 


miGRANTs iN AusTRAliA 

A vieTNAmese exPeRieNce 

This program looks at the experiences of a Vietnamese 

migrant to australia through interviews with him and his 

daughter. It discusses his life in Saigon, his reasons for 

migrating, learning English, working in unskilled jobs 

and repeating his university degree in australia. 

© 2006 Electric Sky Grades 9-Adult 


DVD - 6ESLED 

Price $132 


eGYPT DecODeD 

much has been written as ‘how’ the Egyptians might 

have aligned their monuments with such high precision, 

but the question that has always remained unanswered 

is ‘why’ - why did the ancients put so much emphasis 

on astronomical alignments? This film attempts to 

answer these questions and decode the puzzle of the 

Egypt’s great monuments. challenging the suggestion 

that ‘tombs are for dead pharaohs’, author Robert 

bauval, alexandria engineer and renowned expert on 

ancient Egypt, has contested the world of Egyptology 

and led it in new directions. 




DVD - 6MAMAI 



AN iTAliAN exPeRieNce 

In this program, a 16 year old granddaughter tells the 

story of her Italian grandparents migration to australia. 

discussed are the reasons for migration, conditions on 

arrival, work, the need for new skills, language, food, 

homesickness, coping with change and discrimination. 

sAle! 

BesT 

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DVD - 6MAHW 

Price $30 

HARD WORK & HOPe 

iTAliANs iN AusTRAliA 

This program traces the life of a number of Italian post 

war migrants and their adaptation to australian life. 

History 33 




DVD - 6MAEM 

Price $20 

eliZABeTH mAcARTHuR 

A GReAT PiONeeR 

This is a brief program on the life of Elizabeth macarthur 

and her contribution to the establishment of australia’s 

wool industry. 




DVD - 6MAMAJ 



A JeWisH exPeRieNce 

This program follows the story of a Jewish family who 

migrated to australia to escape nazism in Germany. 

It looks at life in pre-war Germany, life as a refugee 

in australia, coping with change and the Jewish 

contribution to australian culture. 

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tERRORISM IN 

OUR WORLD SERIES 

terrorism in Our World is a unique series for 

students in grades 7 and up, that addresses 

the origins of terrorism, identifies the most 

influential terrorist acts in history and attempts 

to answer the questions on everyone’s 

mind today: Why was America the target of 

international terrorists, and how can another 

attack like September 11th be prevented? 

this exceptional series utilizes archival news 

footage and interviews with experts in the 

field to help young people understand the 

history of terrorism. It addresses what causes 

terrorism and what some of its effects are on 

governments and societies, and ways that 

countries around the world are attempting 

to thwart terrorism in the 21st century, while 

also empowering students by increasing their 

knowledge and awareness of this complex and 

dangerous phenomenon. 

Titles: 

hIStORy OF tERRORISM 

DVD - 6LVTOW01 

tERRORISM & thE USA 


UNDERStANDINg tERRORISM 


PREVENtINg tERRORISM 


© 2003 Duration 4 x 23min Grades 9-Adult 


History 

DVD - 6LVTOW | Titles also sold individually. 


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OsAmA BiN lADeN 

A NON THReATeNiNG PROFile 

Learners of all ages will benefit from understanding 

more about the man whose very name is synonymous 

with world terrorism. but who is bin Laden, and why is 

he intent on destroying american influence in the Islamic 

world? Specifically designed to reach young and mature 

learners, this content appropriate and historical video 

will shed light on this exiled Saudi millionaire who has 

become one of the most significant financial supporters 

of Islamic extremists in the world today. 




DVD - 6VQK 

Price $30 

sAle! 

KAlAsH 

documents the lives of the 3,000 surviving members 

of a tribe of people known as the kalash who live high 

in the mountains of Pakistan. This program contrasts 

the kalash, their traditions, taboos and religion, with the 

people of modern day karachi. 



DVD - 6AMPFB 

Price $132 


FORGOTTeN BRAZil 

Far from the beaches of Rio de Janeiro and the futuristic 

buildings of brasilia, the nordeste (northeast) region 

of brazil has a unique and fascinating history. First 

we meet Jose almeia dos Santos, a Sertanejo, one of 

those horsemen forgotten by time but who still roam 

the Sertao plains. In the state of Rondonia we hear of an 

incredible railroad that was built at the turn of the 20th 

century in the depths of the amazonian jungle to reach 

the rubber trees and their product. 





DVD - 6ESLISR 


iNsiDe sADDAms ReiGN OF TeRROR 

For 24 years, Saddam Hussein and his baath party 

executed political rivals, Shias and kurds. a chorus of 

testimonials, unearthed mass graves, and captured 

documents now reveal the extent to which Saddam and 

his baath Party tortured and murdered Iraqi citizens. 

We’ll answer vital questions about how and why 

Saddam built a police state to shield himself from his 

internal and external enemies and how he surrounded 

himself by those who enthusiastically agreed with him. 

© 1996 DIGITAL RIGHTS 


DVD - 5ABF AUSTRALIA ONLY 

Price $223 

School Price $148.50 

FRONTieR seRies 

Frontier is considered television’s first comprehensive 

account of australia’s hundred and fifty year land war. 

between 1788 and 1938, thousands of whites and 

tens of thousands of blacks died in racial violence 

across the continent. Frontier is compulsive viewing for 

everyone interested in australia’s national debate on 

reconciliation. 



DVD - 6AMPEXE 

Price $132 


THe execuTiONeRs 

The death penalty has always been surrounded by a 

great deal of controversy, and yet little has been said 

about those actually responsible for carrying out the 

deed itself - the executioners. Where do they come 

from? How do they prepare for such work? What effect 

does their work have on them? How did the lives of 

executioners in the 16th century differ from those of 

the 20th century? underlying the long history of this 

‘gruesome profession’ and the men who practiced it, is 

an extraordinary human adventure intimately linked with 

society’s attitudes toward the death penalty.


© 2001 



DVD - 5ABASBMC AUSTRALIA ONLY 


BRiDGe OveR mYAll cReeK 

(AusTRAliAN sTORY) 

Reconciliation has become a hot political topic, but 

this australian Story is about ordinary people putting 

the word into meaningful action in exceptional 

circumstances. on Sunday June 10, 1838 at myall 

creek in northern nSW, 28 aborigines, men, women 

and children of the Wirrayaraay people were killed by a 

mob of white stockmen. What makes the myall creek 

massacre unique is that it subsequently became the first 

occasion when whites were charged and convicted of 

murdering blacks. 



Duration 37min DIGITAL RIGHTS 

DVD - 6MAMW1 


memORies OF WAR iN 

AusTRAliANs iN vieTNAm 1 

Vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975. kevin Freeman, 

conscripted in 1970, talks about his initial keenness to 

be conscripted; John dellaca, a 1968 conscript, shares 

his story as does Fay Lewis, a nurse who worked at an 

australian base Hospital in Vung Tau in 1970. 


Duration 25min |Grades 8-Adult 


DVD - 6MAAC 


AusTRAliAN cHilDHOOD - 

cHANGes OveR 200 YeARs 

This program covers the history of childhood and 

adolescence in australia from 1788 to the 1990s. 

It looks at topics such as children’s work, access 

to education, children’s health, the experiences of 

aboriginal children, teenagers and consumerism and 

multicultural australia. 

© 1987 RNTV 



DVD - 6NIDK 


DeAR KiTTY 

anne Frank, a German Jew, whose family fled to 

amsterdam because of nazi persecution of the Jews, 

wrote a diary which has become the best known book 

about the war. The diary details the last two years of her 

life, spent in hiding in amsterdam following the German 

invasion of Holland in 1940. 




DVD - 6MAMW2 


memORies OF WAR iN 

AusTRAliANs iN vieTNAm 2 

Vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975. kevin Freeman, 

Vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975. max nicholson gives 

us an insight into the reality of war, and his subsequent 

cynicism about life. alf Law and Peter Harris talk about 

agent orange, racism and returning to australia. 

© 2005 


DVD - 5ABBSB AUSTRALIA ONLY 

Price $110 


BlAcK sOlDieR Blues 

When america established its Pacific base in australia, 

the country’s Prime minister warmly welcomed the 

thousands of GIs stationed there - except for the black 

GIs who were told to stay on their boats. When they were 

finally allowed to come ashore, they soon discovered 

their greatest threat was the enemy within. black Soldier 

blues is a WW11 story with a difference. Told by the 

american and australian veterans who were there, this 

is a tale of unexpected friendships and danger in a land 

with a government whose policy was to keep australia 

“white”. 

© 2002 RNTV 



DVD - 6RNLSA 


THe sHORT liFe OF ANNe FRANK 

This program tells the story of anne Frank with 

quotations from her diary, unique photographs from 

the Frank Family albums and historical film extracts. It 

also includes the only film footage of anne Frank. This 

program not only tells the story of anne Frank, her diary, 

her family and the secret annex, but also tells of the 

Second World War and the persecution of the Jews. 

This is an excellent tool in teaching about the Holocaust. 

© 1998 Visionquest Grades 8-Adult 



DVD - 6VQCF 


THe cHilDReN 

OF FeDeRATiON 

The story of australia’s development as a nation as seen 

through the eyes of the men who landed at Gallipoli and 

forged a national spirit. 

© 2008 


DVD - 5ABGDS8 AUSTRALIA ONLY 

Price $55 

GAlliPOli DAWN seRvice 2008 

The combination of the abc coverage of anZac day 

marches in each state and the Gallipoli services have 

become fundamental to the commemoration of these 

events for australians. 2008 is the 90th anniversary of 

the end of First World War making this years coverage 

significant. anZac day marks the anniversary of the 

first major military action fought by australian and new 

Zealand forces during the First World War.


History 

© 2005 


DVD - 6ABALL AUSTRALIA ONLY 

Price $110 FIRM SALE ONLY 


All POiNTs OF THe cOmPAss 

While the Vietnam War raged, senior political leader 

charles Tran Van Lam recorded his family’s domestic 

life on his Super 8 camera. When Saigon fell in 1975, 

Tran Van Lam left his country with nothing - not even 

his citizenship. Told by his nine children from their now 

disparate locations around the globe, the Trans’ story 

provides a unique insight into an eastern diaspora. It 

reveals the importance of identity in a family flung to all 

points of the compass. 

NeW! 

© 2008 



DVD - 5ABHMAS AUSTRALIA ONLY 


HmAs sYDNeY memORiAl seRvice 

The sinking of HmaS Sydney was the worst single loss 

ever suffered by the australian navy, and the wreck of 

the ship was recently recovered off the coast of Western 

australia. The memorial service was attended by nSW 

Governor marie bashir, Prime minister kevin Rudd 

and chief of navy Russ Shalders, who joined family 

members of those lost in battle with German mercantile 

raider kormoran in november 1941. 

© 2006 


DVD - 5ABCWW AUSTRALIA ONLY 

Price $88 


WAlKiNG WOuNDeD (cOmPAss) 

Walking Wounded is a moving story about ageing WWII 

veterans who fought as very young men, only to spend 

the rest of their lives suffering the consequent trauma 

in silence. mental health problems experienced by 

australians who served in Vietnam are well documented, 

but the fallout for World War II veterans, while just 

as severe, has largely been ignored. max dimmack 

served in the army in new Guinea and borneo where 

he witnessed horrific events. at the end of the war, he 

returned to civilian life, had a family and buried himself 

in work, avoiding any talk of the war. 

© 2008 


DVD - 5ABADFY AUSTRALIA ONLY 

Price $88 


ANZAc DAY 50 YeARs ON PARADe 

broadcast of capital cities and some regional town 

marches. Each year anzac day - 25 april - marks the 

anniversary of the first major military action fought by 

australian and new Zealand forces during the First 

World War. This annual commemoration is a day when 

australians reflect on the different meaning of war. 

Hundreds of thousands of supporters stand side-byside 

to acknowledge the ex-servicemen and women, 

serving defence force personnel, reservists and growing 

numbers of family members and children, marching in 

memory of their fallen comrades and relatives. 

© 2004 


DVD - 5ABTDD 

Price $110 


10 DAYs TO D DAY 

Follows 10 characters through the dramatic 10-day 

countdown to d-day and the beginning of the end of 

World War II. With a subtle combination of dramatic 

content and archival documenary footage this is a 

commemoration of ordinary people whose actions 

shaped extraordinary events. 

© 2008 


DVD - 5ABAE AUSTRALIA ONLY 

Price $110 


GAlliPOli suBmARiNe 

The incredible true story of an australian World War 

1 submarine, lost in the dardanelles for nearly 100 

years, is told with dramatic re-enactment accompanied 

by modern day footage of a daring rescue expedition 

to save it from the murky depths. The aE2 is the stuff 

of submarine legend, but her story was lost among the 

horrors of the Western front and the bungled Gallipoli 

campaign in 1915. 

© 2005 



DVD - 5ABRG AUSTRALIA ONLY 


ReveAliNG GAlliPOli 

Five broadcasters from across the globe are uniting to 

tell the tragic story of Gallipoli - from all sides. We follow 

the campaign as it unfolded, from its beginnings at the 

War council of London, through to the ensuing naval 

attack and the landings and to its end, many months 

later, when allied troops silently withdrew in the dead of 

the Turkish winter. First-hand accounts tell viewers what 

Gallipoli looked, felt and smelled like, and remarkable 

3d archival images bring these scenes to life. animated 

maps illustrate the forbidding terrain the soldiers faced, 

and illuminate the strategies behind the conflict. 

© 1998 



DVD - 5AB80AA AUSTRALIA ONLY 


THe 80TH ANNiveRsARY 

OF THe ARmisTice 

Live coverage of Remembrance day at the australian 

War memorial, canberra in 1998, to celebrate the 80th 

anniversary of the signing of the armistice at the end of 

World War I. 

NeW! NeW! 

© 2005 



DVD - 5ABCETE AUSTRALIA ONLY 


emBRAciNG THe eNemY 

(cOmPAss) 

at Gallipoli the Turks shot at our diggers, but today they 

walk side by side with australian ex-servicemen men 

and women in anzac marches around the country. They 

are our only former enemy permitted to do this. What 

has happened for us to embrace this enemy?


© 1993 



DVD - 5ABEUS 


eNTOmBmeNT OF THe 

uNKNOWN (AusTRAliAN) sOlDieR 

Live coverage from canberra of the ceremony at the 

australian War memorial when the body of an unknown 

australian serviceman is interred with full military 

ceremony in a redesigned part of the memorial. Pm, 

diplomatic corps, ex-service associations, defence 

force leaders etc in attendance. 

© 2008 


DVD - 5ABGML 

Price $110 


THe GHOsTs OF mY lAi 

“The massacre of hundreds of civilians at my Lai was 

a turning point in the Vietnam War. When photos 

of the killings were published, they reshaped public 

perceptions, creating an unstoppable momentum for 

peace. Forty years on, the main characters involved 

speak openly about their actions. We hear from the 

killers and the survivors, the journalists and the heroes, 

shedding new light on one of the most significant events 

of the twentieth century. 



DVD - 6MAAW 

Price $99 


AusTRAliAN WOmeN - 

THeiR HisTORY AND AcHievemeNTs 

This program explores the changes in the lives of 

australian women - changes brought about by economic 

conditions, legislation, immigration, education, war, the 

pill and women’s liberation. 

© 2008 


DVD - 5ABVBDS 

Price $55 

villeRs BReTONNeux DAWN seRvice 

Like many villages in the area, the Great War reduced 

Villers-bretonneux to little more than rubble and marked 

a moment in history when a special link was forged 

between that corner of France and the land down under. 

Villers-bretonneux is where australian diggers had one 

of their greatest World War I victories, but it came at a 

huge cost for australia, as 1200 died saving the village. 

Each year, a small anzac day ceremony is held at the 

memorial to mark the sacrifice made by the diggers. 

© 2006 



DVD - 5ABMSLP 


THe lAsT POsT 

a tribute to the Indigenous war veterans who fought for 

freedom for our country, yet were denied it upon their 

return. This episode features two families and one man 

and woman who fought to have the rising sun upon their 

father’s grave stone to recognise their bravery as well. 

Features re-enactments by acclaimed aboriginal actor, 

david ngoombuljarra. 




DVD - 6MAHF 


A HisTORY FOR THe FuTuRe - 

AusTRAliAN WOmeN iN scieNce 

AND TecHNOlOGY 

This program showcases the achievements of women in 

australia in the fields of science and technology and the 

possibilities for the future. 

© 2007 



DVD - 5ABJBWS 


JeNNiFeR BYRNe PReseNTs 

WAR sTORies 

Jennifer byrne sits down with four leading australian 

writers and historians to discuss war and how it 

is written. Jennifer is joined by four remarkable 

australians who have all written about war from vastly 

different viewpoints. General Peter cosgrove was head 

of the australian defence force until retiring from active 

service in 2006. Les carlyon is an award-winning 

journalist. Gallipoli and The Great War, his two volumes 

on australians in the First World War, are regarded as 

the histories. 




DVD - 6MACC 


cAROliNe cHisHOlm - 

THe emiGRANTs’ FRieND 

caroline chisholm pioneered migrant welfare and 

helped the most disadvantaged groups of all: the 

women and children, the poor and uneducated, the 

ignorant and persecuted. 



DVD - 6MAKW 

Price $132 


KATH WAlKeR 

POeT & AcTivisT 

a leading aboriginal activist in the civil liberties 

movement of the 1960’s, kath Walker became best 

known as a writer, poet and educator. She is recognised 

as the first successful writer of aboriginal descent.


Society 




DVD - 6VECWWV 


iF THe WORlD WeRe A villAGe 

based on the award-winning book by david J. Smith, 

If the World Were a Village is a wonderful introduction 

to the realities of our global situation. It delivers an 

important metaphor; imagine the whole world as a 

village of just 100 people... If the World Were a Village 

tells us who we are, where we live, what languages we 

speak, what religions we practice and more. So come 

and learn about our global village. What you find may 

surprise you! 

© 2005 



DVD - 5AB900N 


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900 NeiGHBOuRs 

In February 2006 australia’s media was rocked by a 

headline, Skeleton man Found In Housing commission 

Flat. The man had died 6 months before, and all that 

remained was his skeleton. built in the 1950s in the 

post-war effort to clear slums and create affordable 

housing for those in need, northcott was opened with 

pride and joy in 1961. It was the largest public housing in 

the Southern Hemisphere, featuring the latest Swedish 

design and housing a thousand people. northcott is 

becoming a haven for those in crisis. but northcott is 

also the home of some incredible Sydney characters. 

NeW! 

© 2010 imaginACTION 



DVD - 6IMARA 


ReTuRN TO ANJO 

documentary film maker dr david Smith and his 

father, searchlight operator Gordon Smith of the 67th 

aaSL, visit RaaF Landing Ground Truscott for the 50th 

anniversary of the completion of australia’s secret 

World War II airbase. Truscott was a crucial departure 

point for heavy bombers making sorties over South-East 

asia in the final months of the war. It was also critical in 

the defence of australia following the extended bombing 

of darwin from the 19th February, 1942. Return to anjo 

includes spectacular helicopter aerials and computer 

simulations of key events. 

© 2005 Jack Opie Grades 8-Adult 



DVD - 6SIRAU 


siR… AusTRAliA siNce FeDeRATiON 

Sir is a satire on changing community attitudes in 

australia since Federation. Set in Victoria’s classrooms of 

the day, Sir… confronts us with images of our collective 

shortcomings, including episodes of xenophobia, racism 

and bigotry. Sir…asks us to reflect on why we behaved 

as we did, and challenges us to seek more satisfactory 

and lasting solutions for the problems ahead. The 

program is divided into eight main segments, Federation 

times, World War I, The Great depression, World War II, 

The Fifties, The Swinging Sixties, The Prodigal Eighties 

and now, Post September 11. 

© 2008 BVM Association 


DVD - 6BVMHR 

Price $99 


HARRY ReDFORD 

THe sTORY OF cAPTAiN sTARliGHT 

This is a true story of the 1870 theft of 1000 head 

of cattle from bowen downs station in Western 

Queensland, the cattle drive of more that 1200 kms 

over unexplored desert country to the colony of South 

australia and the later trial in 1873 of Henry arthur 

Readford better known as Harry Redford. Readford was 

immortalised as captain Starlight in the 1881 novel 

“Robbery under arms” by Rolf boldrewood. 

© 2002 Indigo Film 


DVD - 6INGDDB 

Price $132 


D DAY BeAcHes 

For some there will be a family connection to the d-day 

landings and an honoured few will have actually fought 

on the beaches themselves, but for the majority this 

program will be an enlightening guide to one of the most 

important days in modern history. 

© 2006 Metamedia & World Vision 



DVD - 6MLCWC 


WORKiNG FOR cHANGe - 

AcTive GlOBAl ciTiZeNsHiP 

In the age of globalisation, our world is increasingly 

interconnected, yet the gap between rich and poor 

grows every year. It does not need to be this way. 

Through our actions as governments, corporations and 

individuals, we can work for greater global fairness 

and justice. Working for change explores the impact 

of our actions on the rest of the world. The video and 

accompanying study guide challenge us to consider our 

role as active global citizens, providing tools to help us 

work for positive change in the world. 




DVD - 6VQCM 


cRADle OF mANKiND 

A journey along the fossil-rich shoreline of Lake Turkana 

with Richard Leakey meeting the hunter gatherers and 

nomads who call this area home. 

© 2008 


DVD - 5ABMCBO 



mADe iN cHicAGO - BARAcK OBAmA 

born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to a black kenyan father and a 

white american mother from kansas, President barack 

obama was raised in Indonesia and then later in Hawaii 

by his maternal grandparents. but it was in chicago that 

he was shaped, both socially and politically, and it is 

where he still lives today. We look at the exceptional 

personal and political journey of barack obama through 

the eyes of those who have known him and worked 

with him since 1985. This very american story follows 

his progress as he rises from obscurity to become the 

leading candidate for the uS Presidency.

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thE ExAMINED LIFE SERIES 

Offering learners an in-depth analysis of the 

wisdom of the Western world, the Examined 

Life studies the “great Questions” that have 

intrigued philosophers from antiquity to the 

present. Using writings of past philosophers 

and interviews with more than 50 contemporary 

thinkers, the course episodes underscore how 

these great questions - What is art? Does god 

exist? What is the meaning of life? Does the end 

justify the means? - Still reverberate in society 

today. 

Titles: 

© 1998 Intelecom Grades 8-Adult 


DVD - 6INTEL | Titles also sold individually. 


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WhAt IS PhILOSOPhy & 

WhAt IS hUMAN NAtURE 

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IS MIND DIStINCt FROM BODy & IS thERE AN 

ENDURINg SELF 


ARE WE SOCIAL BEINgS, WhAt IS REAL 


hOW DO WE ENCOUNtER thE WORLD 

DO WE hAVE FREE WILL 


IS tIME REAL DOES gOD ExISt 


CAN WE KNOW gOD thROUgh ExPERIENCE 

IS REASON thE SOURCE 


DOES KNOWLEDgE DEPEND ON ExPERIENCE 


DOES SCIENCE ADD tO KNOWLEDgE 

DOES SCIENCE gIVE US tRUth 


ARE INtERPREtAtIONS tRUE 

IS MORALIty RELAtIVE 


DOES thE END jUStIFy thE MEANS 

CAN RULES DEFINE MORALIty 


IS EthICS BASED ON VIRtUE & MORAL 

DILEMMAS CAN EthICS hELP 


WhAt jUStIFIES thE StAtE, WhAt IS jUStICE 


WhAt IS ARt, WhAt IS thE MEANINg OF LIFE 


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DVD - 6REEA 


eARlY ADulTHOOD seRies 

The programs on Early adulthood address the issues 

that confront the young adult during the critical “bridge” 

years between adolescence and middle adulthood. 

besides physical and emotional development, issues 

such as substance abuse, anorexia, love, marriage, 

parenthood and work are covered. 

magna 




DVD - 6REMA 


miDDle ADulTHOOD seRies 

This program examines how relationships adapt 

and change during the years of middle adulthood. 

discussed are changes to intimate relationships, gender 

convergence as well as how members of the ‘sandwich 

generation’ continue to care for their children as well as 

their ageing parents. 

© 2004 Grades 8-12 



DVD - 6VCSSS 


sAFe AT scHOOl seRies 

This highly acclaimed Safe at School series is a collection 

of 10 dVds for school staff that address such school 

safety topics as crisis planning, weapons at school, 

preventing fights, stopping teasing and harassing, 

drug intervention, and improving school climate. Titles 

include: blood chemicals & other dangers, developing 

a crisis Plan, drug Intervention Strategies, Getting To 

School Safely, Improving School climate, Preventing 

Fights, Protecting Teachers & Staff, Reacting To 

Rumours & Threats, Stop Teasing & Harassment and 

Weapons at School.


Society 

© 2007 Grades 8-12 



DVD - 6LSTAU 


THem AND us 

nice, reasonable people like us are “we,” and strangers 

with weird beliefs are “they.” This is how many of us see 

the world. but every “us” is somebody else’s “them.” 

Those who hold hidden assumptions or stereotypes 

consider them a recognition of reality, not a prejudice. 

a common reaction is “you might be prejudiced”, but 

“I’m a realist”. What is prejudice for “them” is merely a 

recognition of “the way things are” for “us”. 

© 1998 Grades 8-12 



DVD - 6LSINW 


i’m NORmAl, YOu’Re WeiRD - 

uNDeRsTANDiNG OTHeR culTuRes 

do your students assume they’re normal and the guy on 

the other side of the planet (or city) is weird? If so, here’s 

a program for them. Viewers join visiting space aliens to 

gain a fresh understanding of themselves and human 

behaviour. This tool helps to help understand cultural 

differences. 

© 2001 Grades 8-12 



DVD - 6LSEE 


eveRYBODYs eTHNic 

YOuR iNvisiBle culTuRe 

culture is like eye colour. Your eye colour is obvious to 

anyone. but you cannot see the color of your own eyes 

without some kind of reflection. ‘Everybody’s Ethnic’ 

helps viewers hold a mirror to their own culture. Travel 

to mexico for a day of the dead celebration, witness 

a funeral in bali, explore food in Hong kong, and see 

street life in new delhi to learn about our own “invisible” 

culture. 

© 2011 Grades 8-12 



DVD - 6LSRTD 


ResPONDiNG TO DiveRsiTY 

(AND ResPecTiNG DiFFeReNces) 

classrooms are training grounds for students to learn 

how to respond positively to diverse environments. Every 

day, they interact with people who look different, come 

from different places, and have different preferences. 

This program explores the many types of diversity and 

the perils of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. 

We also discuss ways to express curiosity in others 

while respecting the differences that make every person 

interesting, unique and valuable. 

© 2005 Grades 8-12 



DVD - 6LSHWD 


HOW THe WORlD DResses 

clOTHiNG & GlOBAl culTuRe 

Join us for a tour of how the world dresses and explore 

the amazing diversity of clothing worldwide. Learn about 

ourselves by exploring everyday clothing in Japan, 

korea, India, Thailand, morocco, Egypt, and others. 




DVD - 6LSVD 


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vAluiNG DiveRsiTY - 

mulTi-culTuRAl cOmmuNicATiON 

We often feel uncomfortable dealing with people who 

are different. Who is “different?” People from other 

cultures or social classes, other generations, or people 

with physical disabilities. This video shows how to 

overcome this communication barrier. 

© 2004 Grades 8-12 



DVD - 6LSCBC 


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cOmmuNicATiNG BeTWeeN culTuRes 

Some “cultural givens” are so deeply imbedded 

in thought patterns they lead to communication 

breakdowns. View and discuss this series of eye 

opening cross-cultural situations. observe how “cultural 

givens” such as “getting right to the point”, “saving 

face,” taking turns in conversation, and saying “yes” 

or “no” complicate inter-cultural communication. allow 

a multi-cultural cast to teach your students practical 

guidelines for communicating between cultures. 

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DVD - 6VECBWH24 


GlOBAlisATiON AND ecONOmics 

How have the forces of globalization shaped the modern 

world? This unit travels from the Soviet union to Sri 

Lanka and chile to study the role of technology and the 

impact of economic and political changes wrought by 

globalisation. 

© 2003 Magic Lantern Group 



DVD - 6MLCCW 


cOmmuNiTies AROuND THe WORlD 

Look at the similarities and differences of everyday life 

of people around the globe, and learn that while people 

may eat different foods and wear different clothes, they 

all have things in common. Realise that people around 

the world meet their needs in ways that make sense in 

their culture.


© 2009 Grades 8-12 


DVD - 6LSCJ 


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WORlD ReliGiONs: A cOmmON JOuRNeY 

What is religion? How does it reflect the culture in which 

it exists? and what functions does it serve? There are 

key questions asked by virtually every human culture. 

Those questions, and the way different religions go about 

revealing the answers, shine a light on what all people 

and cultures have in common. Explore the differences 

between religion and spirituality and see how they often 

work hand-in-hand. discover how religious practices, 

religious specialists, rituals, and rites of passage serve 

to answer deeply felt questions. 



DVD - 6LSCWW 



cOmmuNicATiON iN A WiReD WORlD: 

Be smART, Be sAFe 

online and mobile technologies profoundly influence 

how we read and write, learn and work. online behavior 

follows us all through our schooling and careers. Explore 

skills for communicating smartly across many digital 

technologies; how multitasking affects learning and 

work; and how online posts can become skeletons in 

a digital closet causing school expulsions, destroying 

college admissions, and blowing job offers. discover 

how to protect your privacy, reputation, and personal 

information. 



DVD - 6LSBSW 



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BuYiNG & selliNG 

HOW TRADiNG sHAPes OuR WORlD 

meet Randall, one of 20 million people worldwide 

shopping for a shirt on any given day. amazingly, he 

and the 19,999,999 others find a shirt they want to 

buy. Who’s behind this remarkable system that supplies 

shirts, food, shelter and most other desires of daily life? 



DVD - 6LSKYE 



KNOW YOuR cONsumeR RiGHTs 

(AND ResPONsiBiliTies) 

Is the customer always right? Maybe not...but as a 

consumer you do have certain rights. Smart consumers are 

aware of these rights and understand the responsibilities 

associated with each. Explore the eight widely 

recognised consumer rights - from the right to safety, 

to the right to education, to the right to redress. Learn how 

federal and state laws protect these rights and how different 

agencies create and enforce these and other regulations. 

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DVD - 6LSTRS | CC 



THe ReAliTies OF sexTiNG 

(YOu cANT uNseND) 

This dVd contains 2 programs about sexting 

(inappropriate text messages), a classroom program for 

students, and a professional development program for 

educators. STudEnT - This program teaches students 

what actions are defined as “sexting” and the real 

consequences. Learn the motivations for sexting and 

practical alternatives. EducaToR - This program looks 

at sexting from an educator’s point of view. How do you 

deal with students who are sexting? What policy and 

legal issues should you know and address? 



DVD - 5ABCCWWB 



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WHY We BuY scieNce OF sHOPPiNG 

(cATAlYsT) 

Shopping. We all do it - but beyond basic food and 

shelter, why do we buy? dr Jonica newby travels to the 

uS to meet the scientists investigating the power of the 

shopping instinct. In La, neuroscientists are discovering 

what TV advertising really does to your brain. In new 

York, anthropologists reveal what forces are acting upon 

us when we’re inside a shop. and across the country, 

psychiatrists are discovering the surprising extent of 

serious, life destroying shopping addiction. 



DVD - 6LSGCB 



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GeNeRATiON cYBeRBullY 

(BullYiNG WiTHOuT BORDeRs) 

This dVd includes 2 programs about cyberbullying, a 

classroom program for students, and a professional 

development program for educators. STudEnT 

PRoGRam - what is cyberbullying and how is it different 

than regular bullying? Learn why bullies do what they 

do, and hear a social media expert discuss the effects 

of cyberbullying. EducaToR PRoGRam - this program 

describes specific forms of cyberbullying and how to 

detect warning signs. Learn how to handle an attack 

once it has been reported. 



DVD - 6LVROW 


ReliGiONs OF THe WORlD seRies 

narrated by academy award winner ben kingsley, 

Religions of the World is a 13-part series that offers 

insights into the striking similarities and vast differences 

among the world’s major religions as well as the 

unique perspective of its many individual cultures. Each 

episode presents a fresh look at the history of our world 

through the eyes of religion as well as an in-depth look 

at religion’s role in creating cultural diversity. Titles: 

aFRIcan & aFRIcan amERIcan 

DVD - 6LVROW01 

buddHISm 


conFucIanISm & TaoISm 


HInduISm 


ISLam 


JudaISm 


ancIEnT RELIGIonS & mEdITERRanEan 


naTIVE amERIcan SPIRITuaLITY 


oRTHodox & Roman caTHoLIc 


PRoTESTanT cHRISTIanITY 


SHInTo 


SkEPTIcISm & RELIGIouS RELaTIVISm 


RELIGIonS oF SmaLL SocIETIES 

DVD - 6LVROW13

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thE WAy WE LIVE 

SERIES 

the Way We Live is an excellent way to introduce 

learners to the fascinating field of sociology. Set 

includes 11 DVDs with 2 episodes per DVD. 

Titles: 

Society 

CONNECtIONS & tRUth BE tOLD 

DVD - 6INTWWL01 

COMMON gROUND & FIttINg IN 


FACE tO FACE & ALtOgEthER 


AgAINSt thE gRAIN & MAttERS OF thE FLESh 


UPS & DOWNS & WORLDS APARt 


VENUS & MARS & COLOURS 


gOLDEN yEARS & WORKINg WORLD 


BALANCE OF POWER & FAMILy MAttERS 


IN gOD WE tRUSt & LEARNINg CURVES 


tAKINg thE PULSE & RISE & FALL 


MASS APPEAL & WAVES OF ChANgE 


© 2006 Intelecom Grades 8-Adult DIGITAL RIGHTS 


DVD - 6INTWWL | Titles also sold individually. 


© 2009 Grades 8-12 



DVD - 6LSBTS 


sHOPPiNG BeHiND THe seAms 

Paying a high price for clothes does not guarantee quality. 

Viewers learn the ways to spot well-made clothes. This 

program shows what to look for in clothing, and how to 

test clothing before buying. Learn what four questions 

to ask before you buy, how to evaluate a garment’s 

fabric and lining, and what high-quality seams, hems 

and pockets look like. Examine “vanity sizing” and how 

to buy the right size, what care labels can tell you about 

clothes they are on, and what frequent sales may mean. 

magna 

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© 2003 Grades 8-12 



DVD - 6RECB 


cONNecTiNG BOuNDARies seRies 

designed to stimulate discussion in an environment 

where learners, often have not had an opportunity to 

work with clients. The primary goal of the series is to 

bridge the theoretical and practical aspects connected to 

human development. Examines inescapable connection 

between race, class, gender and the impact of social, 

political, spiritual and economic status on the human 

condition, linked by the recurring theme - victimisation. 

© 1992 


DVD - 5ABLIP 



lABOR iN POWeR seRies 

The history of the Labor Party in government in australia 

from 1983 to 1993 under bob Hawke and Paul keating. 

The series is told entirely through the eyes of all the 

major players in government and the bureaucracy, 

including bob Hawke and Paul keating. 

Episodes include Taking Power, Taxing Times, 

conserving Power, The Recession We Had To Have and 

The Sweetest Victory. 


© 2003 Grades 8-12 



DVD - 6LSSP 


suPeRmARKeT PeRsuAsiON: 

WHAT mARKeTeRs KNOW 

Viewers learn how supermarkets are programmed to 

encourage shoppers to buy the most profitable foods. 

Explore how every detail of a store, from the size of the 

shopping carts to the colour balance of the lighting in 

the produce department, is a marketing tactic. Viewers 

learn about continuity offers, bounce patterns, variable 

margin pricing, slotting allowances, shelf talkers, tie-ins 

and much more. 

isms seRies 

From colonialism to communism, these seven 

programs offer valuable insight into the various types 

of government. Students get a first-hand look as they 

compare and contrast the different forms of government 

and use the information to form their own opinions. an 

important addition to every educational collection. 

Titles: 

caPITaLISm 

DVD - 6VCSM01 

coLonIaLISm VS ImPERIaLISm 

DVD - 6VCSM02 

FaScISm 

DVD - 6VCSM03 

FEdERaLISm 

DVD - 6VCSM04 

ISoLaTIonISm VS InTERVEnTIonISm 

DVD - 6VCSM05 

LIbERaLISm VS conSERVaTISm 

DVD - 6VCSM06 

communISm VS SocIaLISm 

DVD - 6VCSM07 

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© 2001 Grades 5-12 



DVD - 6VCSM 

Price $520 School Price $347


OUR FAMILIES, 

OURSELVES SERIES 

this 18 part series, ‘Our Families, Ourselves’ 

offers a contemporary look at marriages and 

families and the choices, changes and issues 

that affect individuals, diverse family types, and 

interpersonal relationships. 

Titles: 

ChANgINg FAMILIES DVD - 6INTOFO01 

PERSPECtIVES ON thE FAMILy 

DVD - 6INTOFO02 

FAMILy hIStORy DVD - 6INTOFO03 

RACE EthNICIty & FAMILy DVD - 6INTOFO04 

thE ROLE OF gENDER DVD - 6INTOFO05 

LOVE & LOVINg DVD - 6INTOFO06 

SEx & SExUALIty DVD - 6INTOFO07 

MAKINg CONNECtIONS ChOOSINg PARtNERS 


SINgLEhOOD & OthER OPtIONS 


MARRIAgE & COMMItMENt 


tO PARENt OR NOt tO PARENt 


PARENtS & ChILDREN DVD - 6INTOFO12 

WORKINg DVD - 6INTOFO13 

FAMILy VIOLENCE DVD - 6INTOFO14 

DIVORCINg DVD - 6INTOFO15 

REMARRIAgE & StEP FAMILIES 


gROWINg OLDER DVD - 6INTOFO17 

FAMILIES tODAy & tOMORROW 


© 1998 Intelecom Grades 9+ Duration 18 x 26min 

DVD - 6INTOFO0 | Titles also sold individually. 


© 1994 Kitaron Australia 



DVD - 6KITYE 


YOuTH exPRess seRies 

This is a series of eight dVd’s dealing with issues such 

as mental health, aIdS, drugs, abuse, unemployment, 

disability and sexuality. Titles are also available 

individually and include abuse, Flipping out & Hanging 

on, Holding on To What Is Real, Is The Grass Greener, 

Is Justice For all, manly desire, Waiting For Thursday 

and Young & able. 

© 2006 



DVD - 5ABDHM AUSTRALIA ONLY 


DOuBle HAPPiNess - THe mARRiAGe 

OF cOmmeRce AND culTuRe 

This two-part series follows the West australian 

Symphony orchestra and chairperson Janet Holmes a 

court as they embark on a two week tour of china. This 

tour is no ordinary cultural tour. Janet and the orchestra 

are travelling with some of australia’s heavyweight 

executives and government heads, to further consolidate 

relationships with the chinese business community. 

© 2008 


DVD - 5ABTIF 



NeW! 

THis is FAmilY 

How has the notion of gay families evolved over the 

past decade? Is there such a thing as a typical gay 

family? This entertaining documentary profiles the 

diversity of gay households in america. Filmed in a 

mock ‘desperate housewives’ style, complete with 

false advertising for ‘gay’ products, it uses humour to 

underline its serious message. With the aspirations and 

way of life for gay households changing so quickly, is 

society adapting fast enough to keep up with them? 

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DVD - 6LSSHS 



sexuAl HARAssmeNT AT scHOOl 

(HOsTile eNviRONmeNTs) 

STudEnT PRoGRam - do students really understand 

what sexual harassment is? This program helps identify 

when actions may constitute harassment and how to 

differentiate them from flirting. Learn why harassers 

do it and how it usually occurs at school. EducaToR 

PRoGRam - this program provides crucial information 

to help educators define their role in preventing and 

responding to sexual harassment. 

© 2003 Grades 8-12 


DVD - 6RWMBG 

Price $132 


BeiNG GAY 

cOmiNG OuT iN THe 21sT ceNTuRY 

Today, while gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgenders 

are no longer forced to hide their sexual orientation, 

there is still prejudice and discrimination which can 

make coming out a difficult decision. This program 

presents the accounts and stories of people who have 

recently taken the step of coming out. Interviewees and 

experts discuss the benefits of this important transition 

by examining the six stages of coming to terms with 

one’s sexual identity. 

© 2000 Grades 8-12 


DVD - 6RWMAA 

Price $121 


ATTiTuDe AleRT 

This program explores the belief that a person’s 

attitude, whether at home, school, or in the community, 

has tremendous influence on one’s actions. not only 

does our attitude influence our behaviour, but how 

others perceive us. changing our attitudes can improve 

relationships in all areas of our lives, it’s up to us. 

We meet some students who decide to start a school 

wide advice column where they notice an interesting 

phenomenon-many conflicts arise because of attitude.

44 

DESPERAtELy SEEKINg 

DOCtORS SERIES 

Australia has a chronic shortage of doctors and 

nowhere is this more evident than in the bush. 

Country towns right across the country are so 

desperate for a gP they’ve recruited doctors 

from lands as far away as India, South Africa 

and the UK. how do these foreign doctors cope 

once they’ve arrived in the middle of nowhere? 

And, just as importantly, how do the locals in 

the middle of nowhere cope with them? 

Titles: 

Society 

UNFAMILIAR tERRItORy DVD - 6RLDSD01 

OUt OF thE FRyINg PAN DVD - 6RLDSD02 

UNExPECtED tERRItORy DVD - 6RLDSD03 

© 2008 Artemis International Grades 9-Adult 


DVD - 6RLDSD | Titles also sold individually. 




DVD - 6RWMDDD 

Price $99 


DeADlY DRiviNG DisTRAcTiONs 

according to insurance statistics, distracted drivers are 

responsible for almost 80 percent of all car crashes 

and 65 percent of near-collisions in the united States. 

In this Telly award-winning video, celebrity psychology 

researcher david Strayer, a driving instructor, and other 

experts underscore the hazards of driving while texting, 

while talking on a cell or using an mP3 player, while 

eating, and while drunk-clinically speaking, a cognitive 

form of driving distraction-as they advise on safe driving 

techniques. 

© 2007 


DVD - 5ABVBAH AUSTRALIA ONLY 

Price $110 


viviAN BullWiNKel 

AN AusTRAliAN HeROiNe 

Vivian bullwinkel: an australian Heroine chronicles the 

extraordinary life and legacy of the woman who is one 

of australia’s greatest war heroines. australian army 

nurse, Vivian was one of the hundreds of Europeans 

evacuated at the last minute as Singapore fell to the 

Japanese. Her ship was bombed and sunk by Japanese 

fighters and Vivian and some fellow survivors washed up 

on the shores of bangka Island near Sumatra. 




DVD - 6RLDSS 

Price $165 

NeW! 

DesPeRATelY seeKiNG sHeilA seRies 

desperately Seeking Sheila plays cupid. desperately 

Seeking Sheila follows four lonely heart bush bachelors 

as they sign up for a match making initiative in order to 

date and share their lives with girls who are prepared 

to give up urban comfort for love in the outback. Each 

bachelor selects a woman, from either australia or 

the uk, to join him for a month ‘in situ’. The unfolding 

relationship is documented in extreme and challenging 

environments. Whilst addressing serious issues 

affecting contemporary bush life, this series does so 

featuring typical aussie blokes and their bush humor. 




DVD - 6RWMETS1 

Price $99 


eTeRNAl scARs 

(PHYsicAl AND 

emOTiONAl cHilD ABuse) 

Sarcastic and rude statements to children can leave 

as deep a wound as a cigarette burn or welts from a 

belt. This important program looks at both physical and 

emotional child abuse, and the lifetime effects they may 

have on children. We look at what you can do if you 

recognise abuse of someone you know. 

NeW! 




DVD - 6ITMCGG 


mARTiNA cOle ON GiRl GANGs 

best selling author martina cole (dangerous Lady) 

immerses herself in the brutal world of girl gangs in Los 

angeles and London. determined to find out what drives 

teenage girls into violence and crime, cole draws on her 

own research into gang culture to gain the trust of real 

life gang members and reveal the depths of fear, anger 

and despair they face on a daily basis. With girl gangs 

responsible for some of the most serious crimes in both 

cities, many members are themselves the victims of 

horrific and unrelenting violence, both from rival gangs 

and their own. 

NeW! 

© 2010 ITV Studios Grades 9-Adult 



DVD - 6ITTRS 


THe ReAl slumDOGs 

a true story of the shanty town made famous by the hit 

film Slumdog millionaire. The dharavi slum in mumbai 

is home to a million people, but it does not conform 

to the stereotype of poverty and despair. amazingly, it 

boasts a thriving recycling industry, most children go to 

school, and there is a strong sense of community. The 

Real Slumdogs follows colouful characters determined 

to get rich and move to more pleasant surroundings. 

People like devendra Tank, who earns money drafting 

legal documents for international finance firms. What 

does the future hold for him and for dharavi itself?


© 2007 Redgum Television 



DVD - 6RGBBH 


BeYOND THe BRiDGe HORNiBROOK 

bEYond THE bRIdGE - HoRnIbRook is a tribute to the 

many ordinary australian men and women who built 

the world’s longest viaduct bridge in extraordinarily 

hard times - the depression of 1932. The brisbane to 

Redcliffe bridge is about to be demolished. This story 

will live in our memories forever. 

© 2010 November Films 


DVD - 6NFDPM 

Price $99 


DANciNG WiTH THe PRime miNisTeR 

on an unseasonably warm evening in 1968 australian 

Prime minister John Gorton, wearing evening dress, 

walked slowly along a line of 25 young aboriginal 

women, dressed in white satin, standing silently in the 

Sydney Town Hall. Gorton was in Sydney for the first 

ever national aboriginal debutante ball, held to celebrate 

the previous year’s landslide referendum when 90.77% 

of australians voted “Yes” to aboriginal rights. 

© 2009 Grades 9-12 


DVD - 5ABCACR 

Price $110 


NeW! 

NeW! 

NeW! 

AlONe iN A cROWDeD ROOm (cOmPAss) 

“What if you were highly intelligent, but remained 

trapped within a disorder that made others see you as 

inarticulate, odd or disabled? This film explores the line 

between ability and disability by following four australian 

adults who are autistic. James, Jeanette, akash and 

Wendy tell us about their individual struggles to fit into a 

world they’re not made for. Their stories include moving 

perspectives from their parents, siblings and children, 

and sobering revelations about how vulnerable they are. 

Filmed over three years, this is a gentle, candid and 

perceptive window into the world of autism. 

© 2004 Redgum Television 



DVD - 6RGBFBF 


NeW! 

BAReFOOT BullFiGHTeRs 

In far north Queensland there is a serious problem with 

wild feral cattle roaming the country. The ‘barefoot 

bullfighters’ muster and round them up - it’s dangerous 

work but necessary if the country is to become 

productive. 

NeW! 

© 2009 Pani Productions 



DVD - 6PALMLY 


lOve me lOve YOu 

LoVE mE LoVE You explores the relationship we have 

with ourselves, how that relationship is constructed and 

how it becomes the lens through which we view the 

world. 5 profiles, including body image, family issues, 

relationship issues, loss of a loved one and depression, 

provide the means to identify the emotional patterns 

that can run our lives. 5 practitioners, including a 

psychologist, spiritual teacher, medium, astrologist, 

naturopath and a brief encounter with a philosophy 

professor, allows for an exploration with a twist. 

© 2008 



DVD - 5ABPITS AUSTRALIA ONLY 


PlAYiNG iN THe sHADOWs 

an after-dark basketball competition targeting young 

people living in public housing across Sydney is about 

to take the kids of Woolloomoolloo by storm. Run by 

the dedicated coach bassi, an ex-pro basketballer with 

extensive experience working with difficult kids, this 

basketball squad is far more than just a sporting event. 

For the players in the team - 9-year-old celine, 11-yearold 

Jaidyn, six-foot-three Jerry and 15-year-old ainsley 

- it is a chance to show what they are made of and to 

prove that they don’t fit the commonly held stereotype 

about kids from Woolloomoolloo. 

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© 2011 Paradise Filmworks Int. 


Grades 9-Adult DIGITAL RIGHTS 

DVD - 6PFNGN 


NOT iN GODs NAme iN seARcH 

OF TOleRANce WiTH THe DAlAi lAmA 

director Paula Fouce ventures into the madrassas, 

religious schools, and meets moderate muslims as well 

as hard-liners. noT In God’S namE traces the three 

reasons for religious extremism. The solutions to hatred 

in the name of God are laid out by His Holiness dalai 

Lama. Trapped in religious riots in delhi, filmmaker 

Paula Fouce follows the dalai Lama on a journey to 

understand religious intolerance. We examine the 

similar values of all faiths, and their potential for drawing 

us together to share a common ground. 

NeW! 




DVD - 6PFNIA 


NAKeD iN AsHes 

a young boy follows a 5,000 year old Path. Instructed by 

masters of an ancient tradition, he undergoes a secret 

initiation. He becomes a naga baba, a yogi. Renouncing 

everything worldly, they quest only for the divine. on 

pilgrimage through the high Himalays to the holiest 

bathing festival on earth, the Yogis are confronted by 

a chaotic world. ultimately they immerse themselves in 

the waters of salvation. 

NeW! 




DVD - 6PFOOY 


ORiGiNs OF YOGA 

Yoga is extremely popular in the West today, yet few 

people realise where it comes from. often seen as an 

exercise regime, Yoga is much deeper. It is a Path to the 

divine, and its origins are shrouded in antiquity. Yoga 

was handed down through word of mouth by ancient 

Himalayan sages. This Path to the Inner Self is detailed 

by Georg Feuerstein, Ph.d, author of thirty books on 

Yoga, and the Yogis themselves, as they live it today 

in India.


Society 

NeW! 

© 2010 



DVD - 5ABSTPC AUSTRALIA ONLY 


7 30 RePORT POPulATiON DeBATe 

cOmPile 2010 

australia faces a population explosion of 60 per cent 

or more over the next four decades. can we manage 

that in an environmentally sustainable way, without a 

corrosive decline in both urban and regional lifestyles? 

The 7:30 Report explores the population debate: 

problems, potential solutions and the need for change. 

This dVd is a special 80 minute compilation featuring: 

The population debate, Sustainable living, The social 

impact, kevin Rudd on a “big australia” and the 

Population debate forum. 

© 1991 


DVD - 5ABCSAM AUSTRALIA ONLY 

Price $132 


AsTONisH me GRAeme muRPHY 

(cReATive sPiRiTs) 

an examination of australia’s leading choreographer 

and founder of the Sydney dance Theatre, Graeme 

murphy. See murphy at work with leading dancers, his 

belief in taking a step in the unknown and his first major 

performance. This program makes clear what the job of 

a choreographer enhances. 

© 2009 



DVD - 5ABCWTS AUSTRALIA ONLY 


WiNDOWs TO sANDAKAN (cOmPAss) 

“For 62 years Philip Handel’s stained glass windows 

have graced churches and cathedrals around australia. 

now he’s completing the final stage of his last and most 

difficult commission yet. It’s destined for an historic 

anglican church in Sandakan in malaysian-borneo 

where it will pay tribute to 2 500 soldiers who died 

in a barely-known wartime atrocity. The story of this 

extraordinary commission, the master craftsman racing 

against the clock to complete it and the history of the 

PoWs are told in this moving commemorative compass 

anzac Special. 

© 2006 



DVD - 5ABCFM AUSTRALIA ONLY 


THe FemAle miTRe (cOmPAss) 

an historic milestone for the anglican communion took 

place on on november 4 2006 when katharine Jefferts 

Schori, a bishop from nevada, become the leader of the 

anglican church in america. Pro-women campaigners 

were elated. but opponents claim it’s a serious a 

mistake that could split the church. Here in australia 

anglicans are still locked in a 30-year old debate over 

women’s ministry and in particular women bishops. In 

this program we examine the tensions and struggles 

in dioceses from Sydney to Perth for the soul of the 

anglican church. 

© 1986 


DVD - 5ABCSBL AUSTRALIA ONLY 

Price $99 


BeAuTiFul lies PeTeR cAReY 

(cReATive sPiRiTs) 

australian author, Peter carey returns to his home 

town, his primary school and an advertising agency he 

worked at and discusses how each has influenced his 

work. This is interspersed with dramatisations of his 

novels and short stories. This program explores the way 

he transforms his native country into a bizarre land of 

nightmares and surreal comedy. 

© 2006 


DVD - 5ABPGS AUSTRALIA ONLY 

Price $99 


PAssiON OF GiNA siNOZicH 

croatian-born Sydney suburban grandmother Gina 

Sinozich started painting when she was 70, and 

in six years has created a remarkable collection of 

internationally celebrated paintings. Her prodigious 

body of work was spurred on when her husband, Eugen, 

was diagnosed with dementia. Walkley award-winning 

documentary maker olivia Rousset has produced Gina’s 

poignant journey as her beloved husband declines into 

his confused world. 

© 2008 



DVD - 5ABCGPL AUSTRALIA ONLY 


GRAND PlANs 

(cOmPAss) 

In australia today around 31 000 children are being 

raised by their grandparents. Increasingly grandparents 

are being thrust into the primary carer role because of 

substance abuse, mental illness, domestic violence or 

neglect on the part of the parent. For most grandparents 

it’s a job they never expected and even with the best 

intentions it can be a tough call for everyone involved. 

© 2007 



DVD - 5ABCSC AUSTRALIA ONLY 


sAviNG clAYmORe 

(cOmPAss) 

Worried residents of Sydney’s fringe suburb claymore 

join together to regain the streets from troubling 

influences. most of us would feel that we are fortunate 

enough to be relatively free of the social problems that 

beset communities in the developing world and that; in 

fact, we should lead the way in helping those places 

combat social disintegration. This program turns that 

thought right on its head, as a small band of dedicated 

facilitators apply lessons. 

© 2003 


DVD - 5ABSADM AUSTRALIA ONLY 

Price $110 


siNGeR A DANGeROus miND 

(PeTeR siNGeR) 

“To say dr. Peter Singer polarises opinion is an 

understatement. at a time medical science can prolong 

some lives indefinitely, his radical pronouncements on 

such matters as animal rights, abortion and infanticide 

have seen Singer labelled both a visionary and a nazi 

sympathiser. now you can decide for yourself as we 

travel with dr. Singer from the united States to austria, 

England, India and australia - coming face to face with 

those very same critics who have branded him a danger 

to humankind and compared him to Hitler.


WhAtEVER thE 

SCIENCE OF tEENS 

SERIES 

teenagers are in limbo. Neither adults nor 

children, they are caught up in a confusing 

world of change. Using entertaining segments 

and accessible language Whatever! the 

Science Of teens taps into the most up-to-date 

scientific investigations of the teen brain, and 

the latest research into family and society, to 

reveal that much ‘aberrant’ teenage behaviour 

is really quite normal. 

Titles: 

RISK 

DVD - 5ABWST01 

BINgE 


SEx 


MOODS 


SLEEP 




DVD - 5ABWST | Titles also sold individually 





DVD - 6WWRS 


NeW! 

ReiGN suPReme AN uNAuTHORiZeD 

sTORY ON queeN eliZABeTH ii 

This program is a personal biography combining unique 

pictures and amazing archival footage documenting the 

life of Queen Elizabeth II. From childhood to present day, 

Reign Supreme examines how the Queen was influenced 

by her father, her reported troubled relationships with 

her children, her marriage to Prince Phillip and how 

she copes with the pressures of being the most famous 

woman in the world. 

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© 2011 Indigo Films 



DVD - 6INGWK 


WilliAm & KATe 

iNsiDe THe ROYAl WeDDiNG 

Find out all the insider information on the event of the 

year with William and kate: Inside the Royal Wedding. 

This one -hour program gives inside information on the 

wedding dress, the style, the food, the celebrity invites 

and what Prince William and kate middleton are really 

like behind closed doors. This program uses interviews 

with the people closest to the Prince and Princess-tobe 

and re-enactments of the Royal Wedding composed 

from expert information to give the viewer a preview of 

what the Prince and Princess-to-be like and dislike. 




DVD - 6INGMVD 


miliTARY veHicles ON DuTY 

Filmed at rallies all over the country, this program 

features the very best vehicles in preservation today. 

Some of the most famous names in military vehicle 

history are on duty for this program, which showcases 

many rare examples of this specialised form of transport. 




DVD - 6WWDPW 


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DesTiNY AN uNAuTHORiZeD 

sTORY ON PRiNce WilliAm 

destiny goes beyond the Royal love affair and explores 

destiny in relation to the Royal Family. Prince William 

shows a strong sense of duty and loyalty to the Royal 

family, aware of the role he is to play in the future as 

the king of England. Since birth, his upbringing has 

been managed and his destiny thoughtfully mapped out 

by the monarch. It was whilst excelling at sports and 

university studies; his much-publicised romance with 

kate middelton began. after eight years of courting, kate 

would have to wait no more as they became engaged. 




DVD - 6INGRRBM 


ROYAl ROmANces 

OF THe BRiTisH mONARcHY 

Throughout british history the romantic escapades of 

the Royals have fascinated mere mortals, ever since the 

first kings and Queens were crowned. This touching, 

passionate and at times downright scandalous journey 

will reveal the Right Royal Romances that changed the 

course of history, including the likes of Henry VIII and his 

many wives and charles II with his curvaceous orange 

seller, nell Gwyn. 




DVD - 6INGTYMC 


A TRiBuTe TO 100 YeARs 

OF mOTOR cYcliNG 

over the last 100 years the world has changed more 

than any other time before. The invention of the motor 

has made a huge difference to our lives in so many 

ways. We pay tribute to the humble motorcycle that 

has gone from a bicycle with a motor bolted on, into 

a fantastic, fast, sleek, futuristic, reliable piece of 21st 

century art!

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