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The Biology of Prenatal Development

The Biology of Prenatal Development (BPD) DVD is a 42-minute science documentary featuring rare imagery of the living human embryo and fetus from fertilization to birth. Intended for general audiences, this award-winning DVD combines facts gleaned from medical literature with images produced from six different medical imaging technologies. It is recommended for use in middle and high school health and biology courses, introductory college- and graduate-level human embryology courses, clinics, hospitals, doctors' offices, and prenatal care classes.

Produced in conjunction with and endorsed by human development experts, our DVD can help educators in the following areas give students valuable perspective for understanding various topics of study and personal growth:

• Anatomy & Physiology • Health
• At Risk • Health Science
• Biology/AP Biology • Health Occupations
• Child Care Occupations • Life Science
• Curriculum Development • Parenting
• Dropout Prevention • Physical Education
• Early Child Development • Professional Development
• Family & Consumer Science • School Nurse
• GED • Sex Education
• Gifted and Talented • Social Worker
• Head Start/Early Head Start • Substance Abuse

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