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Taking Students Beyond the Walls of the Classroom- Discovery Education Brings the Wonder of Discovery Channel's "NORTH AMERICA" Series from the Television Screen to Students Across the Country
SILVER SPRING, MD -- Discovery Education, the global leader in standards-based digital content for grades K-12 and a division of Discovery Communications, will release an extensive set of interactive educational materials in conjunction with the highly anticipated premiere of Discovery's seven-part series North America. North America, narrated by Tom Selleck, will reveal the intimate stories of animals struggling to survive in unforgiving weather and rugged terrain across the continent. Using content and concepts from this epic series, Discovery Education will provide teachers and students across the country with customized educational experiences that transport them beyond the classroom walls …
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Mountain Monsters
It's Bigfoot or bust for AIMS as the team heads back to the Tygart Valley to hunt down a massive Sasquatch that roams those hidden hills. Equipped with an old shoeshine box full of clues, the guys soon learn they're in a cryptozoic hot spot unlike any other. As they chase the numerous monsters of the Tygart Valley and build breathtaking traps, the team discover that Trapper may have been onto this secret all along, and the key to the entire puzzle may be within their reach. Welcome to the biggest, baddest and craziest season of Mountain Monsters yet! [Hour-long …
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Investigation Discovery Profiles Missing Persons Cases With the Return of the Hit Series, DISAPPEARED
INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY PROFILES MISSING PERSONS CASES WITH THE RETURN OF THE HIT SERIES, DISAPPEARED -- Season 2 of DISAPPEARED Premieres Monday, October 4 at 10 PM (ET) -- (Silver Spring, MD) - When someone goes missing, every moment is an emotional roller coaster for the loved ones left behind, while every second and every single clue counts in the search for the missing. Investigation Discovery is proud to present Season 2 of DISAPPEARED, providing an outlet for the loved ones of missing persons to profile their stories in the hopes that fresh leads or new information may come forward. …
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The Serial Killer Among Us: Phillip Jablonski
When Fathyma Vann, Carol Spadoni and Eva Peterson are found murdered within days of each other across California in the spring of 1991, investigators realize they're dealing with a depraved serial killer. After a recently released convicted killer, Phillip Jablonski, is linked to all three women, police have their prime suspect. Digging into Jablonski’s background, they learn the horrifying truth about his bloodlust and fear he's about to strike again. With no way of locating him, they embark on a nationwide search hoping to bring him in before he claims another victim. When Jablonski is finally apprehended, investigators discover something …
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Legends of the Wild
(Los Angeles) - Across the planet, there are startling reports about strange animal attacks against humans, new apex predators changing the natural order, and sightings of mysterious creatures that nobody can explain. Now, two lifelong friends and wilderness experts, Damian Duffy and Matt Hoffmann will use their combined skills in an attempt to document, discover and solve the most extraordinary mysteries of the natural world. The brand-new series, LEGENDS OF THE WILD premieres Wednesday, April 1st at 10PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel. Damian Duffy, a former Australian army paratrooper and certified wilderness guide, and Matt Hoffmann, a professional wildlife photographer …
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SCIENCE CHANNEL’S HIT SERIES ENGINEERING CATASTROPHES AND IMPOSSIBLE ENGINEERING PREMIERING JUNE 9
At its best, extraordinary engineering can showcase human ingenuity in ways that defy what we once thought possible. At its worst, a small miscalculation can cause mayhem. When it comes to engineering, the devil is in the details, and while humans have conceived some of the most remarkable and mind-blowing objects, concepts, and structures over the centuries, we have yet to perfect the craft. With the return of two Science Channel series, ENGINEERING CATASTROPHES and IMPOSSIBLE ENGINEERING, viewers travel across the globe to discover incredible engineering feats that seem to defy reason, as well as some of the biggest near misses and building …
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The West Memphis Three: An ID Murder Mystery
West Memphis, Arkansas, is an American town not much different than any other. But when the parents of three young boys realize their sons are missing on the evening of May 5, 1993, the police uncover a triple homicide that turns into one of the most chilling cases in recent history. Police discover the bodies in what looks like a ritualistic murder scene, and with a demonic presence looming, the people of West Memphis suspect evil is living among them. Investigators quickly seize three teen suspects they believe are Satanists. The trio, later nicknamed the “West Memphis Three,” seem like …
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DISCOVERY CHANNEL CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE AND GROUNDBREAKING NONFICTION PROGRAMMING
(Silver Spring, Md.) - Throughout its 25-year history, Discovery Channel has held strong to its commitment to tell its viewers the most amazing stories, introduce them to some of the most fascinating people and creatures on the planet, and transport them to most breathtaking locations in the world. During the week of June 13, 2010, Discovery will commemorate its first 25 years by hosting celebrations on air, online and in the heart of communities around the globe. The number one nonfiction media company in the world, Discovery was born from the vision and dedication of a young man from Maryland, …
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TRUE CONVICTION Returns for an All New Season to Investigation Discovery
TRUE CONVICTION RETURNS FOR AN ALL NEW SEASON TO INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY Third season premieres, with a special sneak peek, on Wednesday, December 30 Renowned Brooklyn homicide prosecutor Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi is back for a third season of Investigation Discovery’s hit series, TRUE CONVICTION. In ten brand new episodes, the series explores the real-life stories of how homicides are solved on the street but won in the courtroom. With more than two decades of experience in the judicial system, no one knows the delicate dance between arrest and conviction better than Nicolazzi. Viewers are invited to join her as she travels across …
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DISCOVERY EDUCATION LAUNCHES NO COST SUMMER LEARNING INITIATIVE FOR ALL EDUCATORS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
Silver Spring, Md. (June 30, 2014) - Discovery Education invites all educators across North America to get back in gear for the new school year and avoid the "summer slide" with the Discovery Educator Network (DEN) Summer School. Launching August 1, this month-long initiative will provide educators with new tactics and strategies for transforming teaching and learning with digital content and educational technologies. Supported by Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content for K-12 classrooms, the DEN is one of the largest and most active communities of tech-savvy educators passionate about teaching with digital media, sharing resources, collaborating …
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