"To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower. To hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour." William Blake, "Auguries of Innocence"1805 Here is the world viewed within a grain of sand, thanks to the stunning three-dimensional microphotography of Dr. Gary Greenberg. To some, all sand looks alike--countless grains in a vast expanse of beach. Look closer--much closer--and your view of sand will never be the...

A simple biography of a self-taught scientist who photographed thousands of individual snowflakes in order to study their unique formations. Includes live action segments throughout as well as a short live action segment at the end entitled: Snowflake Bentley: his legacy.

From the maker of The Miracle of Life comes another astounding glimpse into the mysteries of life before birth. A close-up look at the developing human embryo reveals uncanny links to other species, telling of a shared ancestry that has its origins in the one-celled organisms of the primordial sea.

Award-winning photographer Lennart Nilsson uses state-of-the-art techniques to give viewers an up-close look at insects, viruses and sea creatures and to lead them into the womb.