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42) The star thief
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"Young parlor maid Honorine and her friend Francis find themselves in the middle of an epic feud between a crew of scientific sailors and the magical constellations come to life"--
43) Melonhead
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In the Washington, D.C., neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Lucy Rose's friend Adam "Melonhead" Melon, a budding inventor with a knack for getting into trouble, enters a science contest that challenges students to recycle an older invention into a new invention.
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"An illustrated biography of the inventor of the telephone"--
"Did you know that Bell's amazing invention--the telephone--stemmed from his work on teaching the deaf? Both his mother and wife were deaf. Or, did you know that in later years he refused to have a telephone in his study? Bell's story will fascinate young readers interested in the early history of modern technology!"--
49) Edison
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From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Morris comes a revelatory new biography ofThomas Alva Edison, the most prolific genius in American history.
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Madame Curie lived from 1867-1934. The French physicist was the first to person to research radioactivity and the first woman to receive her doctorate atSorbonne University. In this Film Ideas video, explore Curie's early life, education, romantic life, experimentation inradioactivity, and scientific career.
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Amerigo Vespucci lived from approximately 1451-1512. Accused of stealing Columbus' fame, the Italian explorer inspired the name America. In this Film Ideas video, explore his early life, career as a financier,expeditions for new lands, and life after voyage retirement; he explained thediscovery of an unknown continent in a 1503 letter addressed to Lorenzo Medici.
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Admiral Hyman G. Rickover was a flamboyant maverick and a unique American hero. When few thought it possible, then-Captain Rickover harnessed the power of the atom, ultimately transforming the Navy and changing the course of America's technological development. As questions about nuclear power have arisen in the wake of the disaster in Japan, RICKOVER considers the story of the man who started it all: Hyman G. Rickover.
53) The Sun Queen
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For nearly 50 years, chemical engineer and inventor Maria Telkes applied her prodigious intellect to harnessing the power of the sun, including designing and building the world’s first successfully solar-heated modern residence. Along the way, she was undercut and thwarted by her male boss and colleagues at MIT, but persevered despite these obstacles, holding more than 20 patents upon her death.
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Galileo Galilei lived from 1564-1642. Albert Einstein called Galileo the father of modern physics and natural sciences. In this Film Ideas video, explore the Italian scientist's early life, education, character, scientificaccomplishments, written work, and the rejection of his theories.
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This episode sees naturalist Chris Packham assess the lives of the 20th century's greatest scientists. Chris examines the lives of Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Alan Turing and Tu You You. He explores some of their most famous discoveries - as well as the lesser known human stories behind them - so often overshadowed by the scale and impact of their work. In the 20th century, advancements in science saw life expectancy double; they helped us advance...
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Ferdinand Magellan lived from 1480-1521. Reaching eastern lands by sailing westward, the man who started a rebellion aboard ship accomplished what Columbus had hoped to achieve. In this Film Ideas video, explore Magellan'searly life, naval service, and expeditionthat resulted in the first circumnavigation of the Earth; natives killed Magellan and dismembered his body in 1521.
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Shot in stunning high definition and narrated by Martin Sheen, On Great White Wings tells the compelling story of the Wright Brothers. This award-winning documentary made film history by flying a replica 1905 Wright Flyer—the first time since the original model was flown by the Wright Brothers. Shot in the style of a feature film rather than a traditional documentary, audiences will be immersed in the dramatic and emotional story of the brothers’...
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Rene Descartes lived from 1596-1650. The French philosopher insisted that when forming opinions, one should be guided by abstract thinking more than experimentation and observation. In this Film Ideas video, explore Descartes' early life, education, travels, romantic life, written works, and scientificpursuits.
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Samuel Morse lived from 1791-1872; his passions were painting and engineering. Morse achieved fame fromthe invention of the telegraph and telegraph alphabet. In this Film Ideas video, explore Morse'searly life, education, painting success, and endeavors to create atelegraph device; he sent the first telegram in May 1844.
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Francisco Pizarro lived from 1475-1541. The Spanish conquistador, known for treachery and deceit, traveled to the New World in search ofEl Dorado. In this Film Ideas video, explore Pizarro'searly life, his military service,exploration of Panama, capture ofChief Atahualpa, anddefeat of the Inca Empire.