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Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
What will the world be like when mankind is extinct? The pyramids may stand forever, but the cities will disappear. Our greatest masterpieces will fade and crumble. As global warming and the depletion of natural resources become ever more pressing issues it is critical to consider how we can reduce our impact on the planet. Journey to locations around the globe already going through the processes of a lack of human intervention. See the changes wrought...
2) After people
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
This collection presents three of HISTORYr's finest programs on the fate of humans and our planet, offering an intelligent and provocative look at some of the grim realities we face. Combining visual effects and insights from experts, LIFE AFTER PEOPLE imagines what would happen to manmade structures, plants, animals and insects if the entire human population went extinct. This thought- provoking adventure visits the ghostly villages surrounding Chernobyl,...
3) Motion
Publisher
[Music Video Distributors]
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Motion, a breathtaking documentary featuring cinematography from around the globe, explores life and time on our planet. Watch colors explode, wild life taking flight, galaxies expanding in a way you've never thought possible. High Definition video and classical music highlight a mind-bending experience that will leave you breathless. Slow down and watch the world in Motion."--
Publisher
[Warner Home Video]
Pub. Date
[2018].
Language
English
Description
"Discover the joy, the beauty, the adventure of a single amazing day on earth. From BBC Earth Films, the studio that brought you Earth, comes the sequel - Earth: One Amazing Day, an astonishing journey revealing the awesome power of the natural world. Over the course of one single day, we track the sun from the highest mountains to the remotest islands to exotic jungles. Breakthroughs in filmmaking technology bring you up close with a cast of unforgettable...
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
Description
This intimate and unprecedented look at butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, bats and flowers is a celebration of life, as a third of the world's food supply depends on these incredible and increasingly threatened creatures. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg, 'Wings of Life' utilizes riveting high-speed, closer-than-close filmmaking techniques to showcase in spectacular detail these unsung heroes of our planet.
Series
Publisher
PBS Kids
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Explore science and nature in twelve outdoor adventures with favorite friends from Dinosaur Train and Elinor Wonders Why. In Dinosaur Train, Mom takes the kids to the desert on a playdate with Tank Triceratops. When the kids experience their first earthquake, they're prepared, thanks to excellent advice from Mom and the Conductor. In Elinor Wonders Why, Elinor and her pals notice they're unable to see ears on some animals. How can those animals hear?...
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
2015
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
Description
A journey in the footsteps of the enigmatic young American named Chris McCandless, who vanished and ultimately perished in the Alaskan wilderness. New interviews and never before released letters probe the mystery behind the best-selling book and movie 'Into the Wild.'
Publisher
[PBS]
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
[Widescreen?].
Language
English
Description
"Life at the Extremes Earth's Natural Wonders are parts of the natural world that nature has carved on an almost unbelievable scale, from vast mountain ranges to impenetrable rainforests and dazzling tropical islands, where nature is visible at its most primal, most powerful, and most extraordinarily beautiful. For human beings, survival within these wonders can pose extraordinary challenges."
10) Brother Bear
Publisher
Burbank, Calif
Pub. Date
[2004], c2003
Edition
2-disc special ed.
Language
English
Description
A young Native American boy's father is killed by a mother bear protecting her cubs. With revenge on his mind, Kenoia sets out into the woods only to find himself magically transformed into the creature he hates most, a bear. Luckily, a bear cub befriends him and Kenoia sets out to become human again. Kenoia begins to see the world through the eyes of what was once his prey and is forced to learn a lesson about nature and life. In the meantime, Kenoia's...
Series
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
Description
"In the heart of the Antarctic Peninsula there's a unique British post office surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery including 3,000 Gentoo penguins. You will see their four-month drama unfold against the backdrop of their lives primarily, cruise ships with enthusiastic tourists to photograph the penguins, and buy postcards to send to friends and family around the world from the Penguin Post Office"
Publisher
True Mind
Pub. Date
[2011]
Edition
[Long version only].
Language
English
Description
Honeybees have been mysteriously disappearing across the planet, literally vanishing from their hives. Filmed across the U.S., in Europe, Australia, and Asia, examine the alarming disappearance of honeybees and the greater meaning it holds about the relationship between mankind and Mother Earth. As scientists puzzle over the cause, organic beekeepers indicate alternative reasons for this tragic loss.
Publisher
Distributed by NCircle Entertainment
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
With The Cat in the Hat and his tiny new friends! Flitter and fly with the fireflies at night; Visit Larry the Limpet, watch him hold on tight! Learn how earthworms help the flowers to grow, Follow a little bird as he flits to and fro. Shrink down to a size that's smaller than small, And meet the creatures we can't see at all! Includes these stories: Super Secret Digger, Night Lights, Along Came a Spider, Teeny Weeny Adventure, Hold on Tight.
14) Earth
Publisher
Disney Educational Productions
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
Classroom ed.
Language
English
Description
A story of three animal families on a journey across our planet - polar bears, elephants, and humpback whales. It captures rare footage of nature's wildest and most elusive animals.
15) Oceans
Series
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Features an exhilarating look under the sea through the eyes of those that live there. Incredible state-of-the-art-underwater filmmaking will take viewers breath away as they migrate with whales, swim alongside a great white shark, and race with dolphins at play. Includes first-ever images of elusive deepwater creatures, featurettes, music video, filmmaker annotations, and more.
16) Whales in crisis
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Dive into the depths of the oceans around the world to experience close-up encounters with these gentle giants of the sea as scientists work to save these mysterious and captivating creatures.
Publisher
[A&E Entertainment]
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
[Widescreen?].
Language
English
Description
"Celebrate America's summertime tradition with 32 fintastic episodes! Shark week is back, making a huge splash with all-new, compelling and jaw-dropping shark stories and shark technology. Working with the most respected marine biologists and science institutions, ...highlights some of the most recent breakthroughs and developments that have led to remarkable new insights into these magnificent creatures."
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Hard core science is effortlessly integrated with a light-hearted look at how plants behave. Scientist J.C. Cahill reveals an astonishing landscape where plants eavesdrop on each other, talk to their allies, call in insect mercenaries and nurture their young. It is a world of pulsing activity, where plants communicate, co-operate and, sometimes, wage all-out war.
20) Samsara
Publisher
MPI Home Video
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
None
Description
"Prepare yourself for an unparalleled sensory experience. Filmed over a period of almost five years and in twenty-five countries, SAMSARA explores the wonders of the world from sacred grounds to industrial sites, looking into the unfathomable reaches of man's spirituality and the human experience. Photographed entirely in 70mm, SAMSARA's mesmerizing images of unprecedented clarity illuminate the links between humanity and the rest of nature, showing...
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