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Where do natures building blocks, called the elements, come from? Theyre the hidden ingredients of everything in our world, from the carbon in our bodies to the metals in our smartphones. Watch as David Pogue unlocks their secrets.
Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.78:1
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 25266630
Director ‏ : ‎ Chris Schmidt
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC
Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours
Release date ‏ : ‎ June 19, 2012
Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
Language ‏ : ‎ English (Stereo)
Studio ‏ : ‎ PBS (Direct)
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007IUEE8O
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
Best Sellers Rank: #17,757 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV) #157 in Special Interests (Movies & TV)
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Customers find this educational DVD informative and engaging, particularly for middle school students, with interactive demonstrations that make the subject matter fun and interesting. They appreciate its quality and entertainment value, with one customer noting it’s a great way to watch television without wasting time.