Discovery Channel

Discovery Atlas: Complete Collection [Blu-ray]
$49.98
As pointed out in the other reviews, these episodes are "cut" - and by quite a bit. Image/Discovery originally released the Atlas titles in single-episode Blu-Ray discs retailing for the same price as this collection. The individual sets didn't get far, only releasing 4 countries (Italy, Australia, Brazil and China). To give you an idea of how much is cut, the original Blu-Ray discs listed runtimes of just above 100 minutes (the new episodes are a little less than half of that). Despite this, I still gave the overall set a very good score because the episodes are still very good in their shortened form, and most of these are previously unreleased on Blu Ray (and for the ones that have been released, you're getting EVERY episode for the same price as what you originally paid for one episode (and in 1080i before). The shortened episodes work nicely as they don't feel overly long, and still contain a very good amount of content (several stories, landscapes, etc..)

If you don't mind the edited episodes (I never saw them on their original airings, so I'm not sure exactly what I'm missing (other than from what I saw on the 4 previously-released Blu Ray discs)), this is a great set at a great price.

Discovery Kids Smart Animals Scanopedia
$29.99
I'm sorry, I know others love this, and this concept is good and it does work okay but there are major problems:

1. you get a huge poster with hundreds of animals on it but the scanner only tells you about eight! I'm not kidding, the rest of the poster is just wasted space. To get the rest of the poster to work, you are FORCED to buy more animals! And they only unlock eight at a time! So to unlock the whole poster I think you have to buy 16 more posters. I'm amazed this hasn't been noted in any reviews.

2. the scanner has no volume control or off switch. It goes off by itself after sitting for five minutes with a loud sound effect. No off switch? Really? No volume? Amazing.

3. However, the scanner and concept do work, but you just have to be ready for the design flaws and forced to invest in many more animals.

Human Body: Pushing the Limits
$19.98
My 10 year old dd loves to learn how things work so it wasn't a big surprise that she loved this movie. However, her 13 yo sister is usually less enthusiatic. They watched the first half which is the part on sight yesterday. Both enjoyed it immensely. The older sister had video watching fatique (not sure of the exact time but the segments are lengthy) but the younger one wanted to continue watching as she was absolutely fascinated by the content of these videos. Anything this educational that holds both their attentions is a winner in this home schooling household!

Shark Week: 20th Anniversary Collection
$29.99
We've watched these DVD's over and over. A wonderful collection of some of the most amazing photography and videography ever captured.
My 8-year-old son has been fascinated by these films and shows genuine concern for the plight of our sea-life. I highly recommend this collection!