DVD

Human machine (Bodyzone / director, Alex Hearle ; writer, David Hanson ; DVD produced & directed by Jill Matthews.

Sachs, Andrew. (Added Author). Hearle, Alex. (Added Author). Hanson, David. (Added Author). Matthews, Jill. (Added Author). Mortimore, Martin. (Added Author). BBC Scienceworld (Firm) (Added Author). Dorling Kindersley Vision. (Added Author). BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc. (Added Author). Oregon Public Broadcasting. (Added Author). Schlessinger Media. (Added Author).

Summary:

One of an 8-part series of adventures in a virtual science museum. This segment investigates the most complex machine of all-- the human body. Discusses what it requires for survival and describes its intricate systems. Shows how a network of signals enables us to breathe, see, hear and digest food. Examines circulation. Looks at the function of organs and cells. Shows how the brain organizes its information.

Record details

ISBN: 1417100974
ISBN: 9781417100972
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (28 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 guide (5 pages ; 19 cm).
Distributor: Wynnewood, PA : Distributed by Schlessinger Media, [2004]
Copyright: ©1997

Content descriptions

General Note:	Title from DVD label. A BBC Scienceworld production for BBC Worldwide Americas and Dorling Kindersley Vision in association with Oregon Public Broadcasting. Includes special features: How did they do that? (4 min.); Quiz.
Formatted Contents Note:	Amazing -- Lungs -- Ears -- Eyes -- Bones -- Muscles -- Hair -- Skin -- Liver & kidneys -- Heart -- Stomach -- Blood -- Reproduction -- Cells -- Brain -- Nerves.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Executive producers, Eve Krzyzanowski, Simon Jollands ; series producer, Martin Mortimore ; camera, Nick Squires, Martin Bobbin ; editor, Andy Quested, Andy Attwell ; music, Guy Dagul.
Participant or Performer Note:	Narrator: Andrew Sachs.
Target Audience Note:	For Grades 4-8.
System Details Note:	DVD format. All regions.
Language Note:	Closed-captioned.