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42) Earth
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Explores the secrets of the Earth, answering questions about the what lies beneath the Earth's crust, why sea water is salty, what the ocean floor looks like, why Africa is splitting apart, and other topics.
43) Wild Japan
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
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Description
In the far south of Japan, there is a chain of islands stretching towards the tropics?—a place where all life is influenced by the power of the sea, and where volcanoes and typhoons are forces to be reckoned with. The journey begins at an island at the top of the chain and travels south, revealing unexpected stories of isolation, unique wildlife, and unsolved mysteries.
44) Animal Atlas
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Language
English
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Description
A panoramic look at animals from Africa, especially the giants, such as elephants, giraffes, hippos, rhinos, and ostriches. A comparison of animals that isn't native to Africa, such as bears, with animals that are, such as -- surprise -- penguins. Next, a visit with the birds of Africa. Then, a rundown of the many wild animals with the word "Africa" in their common name. Finally, an examination of the adaptations these animals have to live on the...
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Fishing is the oldest and arguably most important activity we carry out on the high seas. It has been an invaluable food resource for human civilization since ancient times. In this program, learn about different fishing methods and how fish can be caught using hooks, nets, trawling, echo-sounders, and radar. Also, explore the potential consequences of overfishing on biodiversity and what precautions are being taken to maintain the diversity of sea...
48) Big Pacific
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Man has explored land, the ocean’s surface, and large parts of the solar system...and in the 21st Century we are just beginning to explore the depths of the Pacific Ocean. We yearn to unravel the mysterious Pacific–but she does not give up her secrets willingly.
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The team settles in for a month on the Great Barrier Reef, the largest reef in the world. One scientist is studying sharks and, in a flashback we visit French Polynesia where sharks abound and the team films their natural feeding behaviors for the first time ever. Back on the GBR, the scientists explore the northern reef, which until recently was the healthiest part. The program concludes with new footage of the 2016 bleaching and severe die-off among...
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Cari's assignment starts in Istanbul, where she heads to Topkapi Palace for a great view of the city that straddles two continents. Then, she's off to the countryside to see an underground city. She even meets local villagers for a lunch of gozleme, which are Turkish pancakes.
51) Did You Know?
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
This animated epiosde of Did You Know? explore the Amazon Rainforest.
52) Primavera
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
Español
Description
This video explores the features of spring, focusing on the unique habits of plants, animals, and people during this season. Additional concepts and terminology: season, sunlight, warmth, hibernation, migration, revolution, axis, and equinox.
53) Spring
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
This video explores the features of spring, focusing on the unique habits of plants, animals, and people during this season. Additional concepts and terminology: season, sunlight, warmth, hibernation, migration, revolution, axis, and equinox.
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Groundwater lakes or turloughs – where water lies hidden within the soil and rocks underground – dominate the west of Ireland. They’re hugely important as a source of drinking water and connect into rivers, lakes, and ecosystems; but they also contribute to devastating flooding events.This episode introduces the Geological Survey Ireland researchers who are using satellite technology to monitor and map Ireland’s turloughs to develop effective...
57) Fall
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Crisp, colorful video footage illustrates the beautiful and fascinating features of the fall season. This video also takes a brief look into what causes the fall season. Concepts and terminology: autumn, foliage, seed dispersal, migration, hibernation, and harvest.
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Introduces the basics of how a nuclear power station works. What is fission and the role of cooling water in nuclear reactors? Understand the nuclear fuel cycle: mining, milling, enrichment, fabrication and spent fuel (storage and reprocessing). Also discover other uses of nuclear energy, including 'non-power' uses. Includes sequences designed for student enrichment/ teacher background (breeder reactors, fusion and fusion reactors, and fission).
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Six Degrees is an extraordinary journey into our planet's future to explore the potential impacts of global warming degree-by-degree - through six degrees over the next hundred years. Filmed on 5 continents, Six Degrees tracks the world's top climate researchers and follows ranchers, photographers and everyday people to uncover the hidden signs and climate trends. From Greenland's ice sheet to tropical ocean coral reefs, from Himalayan glaciers to...
60) Otoño
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
Español
Description
Crisp, colorful video footage illustrates the beautiful and fascinating features of the fall season. This video also takes a brief look into what causes the fall season. Concepts and terminology: autumn, foliage, seed dispersal, migration, hibernation, and harvest.
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