Einstein's big idea

Bodanis, David. E=mc². (Added Author). Johnstone, Gary, 1959- (Added Author). Lithgow, John, 1945- (Added Author). Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.) (Added Author). Narrator, John Lithgow. (Cast).

Summary: Einstein arrived at his 1905 discovery that the realms of matter and energy are linked. Reveals the roots of this breakthrough in the human stories of scientists Michael Farady, Antoine Lavoisier, and Lise Meitner, whose innovative thinking helped lead to E=mc², and ultimately unleashed the power of the atom.

Record details

ISBN: 1593753179
Physical Description: videorecording
videodisc
1 videodisc (ca. 112 min.) : | videorecording 4 3/4 in.
Publisher: Boston : WGBH Boston Video, c2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Based on the book, E=mc² : a biography of the world's most famous equation, by David Bodanis. DVD; documentary; letterbox presentation; special features: printable guides for teachers and librarians.
Restrictions on Access Note:	LICENSED FOR HOME USE ONLY
Participant or Performer Note:	Narrator, John Lithgow.
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:	Originally aired on PBS as a segment of the television program Nova.
Target Audience Note:	PARENTAL GUIDANCE Manitoba Film Classification Board
System Details Note:	PC with DVD-ROM drive and Adobe Acrobat Reader required for special features.
Language Note:	Closed-captioned; described for the visually impaired (optional).