In "The Zany World of Basic Math," the Standard Deviants, an ebullient troupe of young performers whose specialty is taking serious subjects and making them offbeat enough to be memorable, tackle the most basic concepts of mathematics. Starting off with explanations of integers, the program proceeds to cover addition, subtraction, and multiplication before moving into more advanced concepts such as exponents and division. Throughout the program the...

Bill teaches algebraic principles such as fractions, exponents, and proportions in colorful and unexpected ways. By using Bill Nye's exciting conceptual approach to learning key mathematic principles, students can discover how algebra relates to the world around us. Solving For X has never been easier!

Living under constant surveillance by Management, a computer hacker tries to solve the "Zero theorem," a mathematical formula that may hold the key to the meaning of life.

Author and Oxford University professor Marcus du Sautoy sets out to solve mathematical mysteries in this engaging and accessible BBC documentary. Du Sautoy travels from Chartres Cathedral to Grand Central Station in search of the mysterious hidden code that can unlock the very laws of the universe. Numbers: "What do the precise proportions of Chartres Cathedral have in common with the life cycle of the lowly cicada, with how we hear sound, and with...

Documents the history of the invention and re-invention across different cultures of the mathematical concepts of zero and infinity and how they revolutionized mathematics.

With the help of Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magican, the concepts of a million, a billion, and a trillion are explained. Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician is your expert guide as you learn about the various forms of money and how it can be used to buy things, pay off debt, and build interest.

Mathmagic Land is a wondrous land of discovery where trees have square roots and rivers are brimming with numbers. During his lively journey, Donald discovers that you can have mirth with math, fun with fractions, and laughs with logic.

"Nova takes viewers on a fascinating quest with a group of pioneering mathematicians determined to decipher the rules that govern fractal geometry. Their remarkable findings are deepening our understanding of nature and stimulating a new wave of scientific, medical and artistic innovation, stretching from the ecology of the rainforest to fashion design." - Container.

"In Computers, former Vice President Al Gore helps Bill trace the evolution of these amazing machines, from early models that took up entire rooms to the personal laptop that fits in your briefcase"--Container.