Seven years after her brother's death, Samantha Darko is on the run. She is running from her shattered home, from her bizarre past, and even from herself. When she and her friend Corey become stranded in a desert town, they witness a meteorite crash that fractures time, beginning the countdown to the end of the world. Now Sam must rely on the frightening visions that plague her dreams to overcome her own dark destiny and set time back on course before...

Space exploration pushes the boundaries of technology in the pursuit of knowledge. This amazing series chronicles the evolving race to space in a stunning visual record that captures the visceral thrill of man's escape from the boundaries of planet Earth. Disappearing Frontier takes viewers to the pinnacle of discovery and beyond. Breathtaking documentary footage will transport you to a different world where mankind escapes its mortal bounds and a...

Presents scientific theories explaining the phenomena of Stonehenge, the Pyramids of Egypt, the destruction of the Biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, and the Star of Bethlehem.

"Do you know why humans snore? Or how a cat sees in the dark? Have you ever heard of a flower that blooms only at night? The answers to these nighttime mysteries and more are revealed in this entertaining non-fiction introduction to the science of night. There's a whole world of activity going on in the world in the dark, and even inside us, when our bodies and brains seem to be quiet and still. In the Dark investigates the big questions about what...

Based on the authors' #1 podcast, this exploration of the solar system, stars and life in worlds beyond our own is filled with eye-popping illustrations, mind-blowing facts, jokes, quizzes, comics and more. "Calling all space cadets! Are you ready to explore the solar system, see the stars, and experience life in a world beyond ours?! Blast off with bestselling authors Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the mega-popular podcast Wow in the World,...

We have been beguiled by the heavens above, seeking to divine the meanings in the stars and planets overhead. Where did it all begin? Where will it end? How were the stars formed? Is there anybody else out there, or are we alone? One of the leading astronomers studying those questions is Dr. Sallie Baliunas.

"These lucid, information-packed lectures convey the excitement of scientific discovery and trace the connections between discoveries over time. In this course, veteran science educator Robert Hazen renders the most complex ideas simple and memorable, without ever being simplistic"--www.teach12.com