Wednesday, Oct. 17
5-6 p.m. E/P

History Channel

Subjects: World History and Geography

Middle and High School

"Mysteries of the Garden of Eden"

The Bible says Eden was located east of Israel where four rivers meet--The Tigris and Euphrates and the Pison and Gihon. The latter two have long been considered mythical; however recent satellite photography suggests these rivers did exist in Iraq. Another theory places Eden's location beneath the Black Sea. Do texts other than the Bible reinforce the idea of Eden? Both the Babylonian Epic of Gilgamesh and Ancient Greek texts speak of a paradise lost. This documentary sifts through the evidence to decode an age-old mystery about how paradise was lost, and where it might be found. Rating: TV-PG

Wednesday, Oct. 17
9-11 p.m. E/P

Discovery Times Channel

Subjects: Science

High School

"The First Heart Transplant: Beating Death"

Dr. Mehmet Oz, world renowned heart surgeon, hosts this documentary about an historic medical breakthrough - the race to successfully transplant the first human heart. This factual film explores groundbreaking events from thirty years ago.

Thursday, Oct. 18
7-8 p.m. E/P

Animal Planet Channel

Subjects: Science

Elementary, Middle and High School

"Big Sting"

In this documentary viewers will encounter nasty critters that look completely harmless but sting with a vengeance that will knock their victims flat. First-hand accounts from victims themselves confirm that these attackers strike without warning. Rated TV-G

Friday, Oct. 19
6:30-7:00 p.m. E/P

Discovery Kids Channel

Subjects: World History and Technology

Elementary, Middle and High School

"Time Warp Trio: 2105"

In this animated history series the main characters are on a class trip to the Natural History Museum to learn about inventions from the past. But, while doing their worksheets, one of them accidentally zaps them almost 100 years into the future.

For information about books related to this program log on http://www.timewarptrio.com/teachers-parents/books-links/2105.html

Saturday, Oct. 20
7-8 p.m. E/P

History Channel

Subjects: Science and Technology

Middle and High School

"Modern Marvels: World's Sharpest"

It's time to slice and dice! This documentary takes a look at the most amazing blades in the world, from the legendary sword of the samurai warrior with an edge sharp enough to sever a man's arm in a single swipe, to industrial shredder blades capable of gobbling anything from a sofa to a fridge, to the precision slicing power of lasers and plasma. Rated TV-PG