National Geographic Television & Film
Publisher
National Geographic Television
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
When you've clawed your way to the top of the food chain, you have to fight to stay there. Experience this harsh reality through the eyes of the determined predators that rely on skill, instinct, and evolution to survive. But while they may be masters of their domains, that doesn't mean things always go their way, and with young mouths to feed, the pressure is on.
Publisher
NGHT
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
"The ancient city of Teotihuacán, Mexico was home to one of the most powerful and least understood civilizations. The civilization appeared out of nowhere to build some of the largest pyramids in the world, only to mysteriously vanish almost one thousand years later. National Geographic follows the ground-breaking excavations that have completely changed what was previously known or thought about the civilization of Teotihuacán"--Container.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Boasting an extraordinary variety of pristine habitats, Gabon may be the last best hope for many of Africa's native species. But Gabon is an embattled paradise, surrounded by war-torn nations and rampant exploitation of natural resources. Fortunately, a dedicated group is determined to preserve Gabon's natural riches, with an unprecedented 11,000 square mile network of national parks unlike anything Africa has ever seen.
Publisher
National Geographic Channel
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Meet the largest carnivore on Earth: the great Kodiak bear. Travel to Alaska's Kodiak Island where 4,000-foot mountains rise up along hundreds of miles of jagged coastline. Hike these ancient feeding trails where bears as big as 1,500 pounds gorge on berries and roll down salmon-rich rivers past cubs learning to fish. Renowned wildlife filmmaker Wolfgang Bayer even takes you inside a den. Plus, witness dramatic home videos of dangerous tourist encounters...
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
When Charles Darwin's life's work is in danger of being scooped by Alfred Wallace, one of his children is stricken by scarlet fever and one with diphtheria. His wife, Emma, is his rock, helping him through the turmoil. This story brings to life the compelling human story behind the publication of one of history's most influential theories.
47) Human body
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Vivendi Entertainment
Pub. Date
©2011
Language
English
Description
With stunning footage and cutting-edge technology, National Geographic explores the human body from the inside out as never before. Four classic programs look at how the incredible human machine works, from the miraculous in-utero development of a fetus to the mechanics of a beating heart, and from the formation of skin to the amazing way complicated systems work together for sensing, adapting, reproducing, regenerating, and thinking.
48) Through the lens
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Profiles nine "adventure" photographers and examines how they are able to capture such difficult subjects as whale sharks, molten volcanoes, Mount Everest, and untouched pre-Inca tombs.
Series
Publisher
NGHT, LCC
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Through eyewitness video, historical archives, and cutting edge CGI, National Geographic provides a comprehensive, yet intimate look at the most significant natural disasters of all time. A team of world experts reveal the pivotal moments that turned the top ten from natural phenomenon into human catastrophe and explain why these disasters became genuine game-changers.
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
National Geographic travels to the heart of Africa to reveal up-close encounters and intimate stories of lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalo in the wild in this collection of specials. Programs include Super Cat, Game of Lions, Battle for the Elephants, The Rhino War, and Africa: Wilds of Madagascar.
Publisher
NGHT Incorporated
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
In a mere three or four decades, the seeds of a global religion spread across the Roman Empire. In an age with no Internet, no mass media, no planes, trains or fossil fuel, how did it happen? National Geographic investigates the mysterious decades following Jesus' death, and the group of 12 common men who traveled thousands of miles, risked their lives and sacrificed everything to spread Jesus' message.