Earth: The Operator's Manual
Subject:
Science & Health
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
Source: PBS
Geologist Richard Alley presents an understandable and upbeat report on the interconnected stories of humans and fossil fuels and Earth's climate history and our future energy options.
60-minute runtime; one-year copyright clearance
April 22 Check local listings
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