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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
When Columbus stepped ashore in 1492, millions of people were already living in America. It wasn't exactly a 'New World,' but an old one whose inhabitants had built a vast infrastructure of cities, orchards, canals, and causeways. But after Columbus set foot in the Americas, an endless wave of explorers, conquistadors, and settlers arrived, and with each of their ships came a Noah's Ark of plants, animals, and disease. Here is an exploration into...
Publisher
NGHT, LLC
Pub. Date
©2010
Language
English
Description
A single swarm of killer bees can deploy an attack force of 80,000 stingers, chase predators for a quarter of a mile, and bring down a creature as large as a horse. Killer bees have pushed farther north than many scientists thought possible and are now colonizing in the southern United States. Can scientists, beekeepers and exterminators stop the invading hordes?
Publisher
[Distributed by] Vivendi Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
A five-part series on deep sea exploration from the people at National Geographic. Using cutting-edge tools and technologies, Dr. Bob Ballard, discoverer of the Titanic, travels to the most remote parts of the world's oceans, revealing new species, natural wonders and archeological finds.
Series
Publisher
Questar
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
An inside look at the environments of both Hawaii and Cuba in this two-episode disc. 'Violent Hawaii' delves into how forces of nature have created a tropical paradise. 'Cuba: Wild Island of the Caribbean' takes an unprecedented look at Cuba's wildlife.
Publisher
DPTV Media
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Have you ever experienced a memory lapse? Maybe you blanked on an acquaintance's name misplaced your keys or walked into a room for something only failing to recall why you entered it. Forgetfulness happens from time to time but sometimes it can be alarmingly common.
Publisher
NCircle Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Join junior dinosaur expert Trek Henderson as he imagines dinosaurs into the real world! Trek is amazed when he sees an Edmontosaurus laying her egg in a Triceratop's nest. With his friends' help, Trek learns that some animals will lay their eggs in the nests of animals that can do a better job of protecting their babies. Then, before Grandma heads south for the winter, she and Trek create a comic book about three pterosaur babies who get lost on...
Publisher
WGBH
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Author and counseling psychologist Nancy K. Schlossberg shows us how to prepare for a successful and fulfilling retirement, addressing the common problems and emotional challenges that can occur, such as loss of purpose and changing relationships.
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Follow a newly hatched chicken named Peep and his friends Chirp and Quack (a robin and a duck) on their daily adventures. They live in 'the big wide world,' a place of great wonder and mystery, a place they are forever eager to explore. Celebrate being curious, being adventurous, and, for at least one character, being a duck.
Publisher
Distributed by NCircle Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010] ©2007
Language
English
Description
Brand new season, all new machines. Mighty Machines is a unique series for young children, featuring exciting live footage, friendly and informative characters, dynamic music, and delightful humor.
At the scrap yard, the squashed cars and other scrap metal go into Shredder, a huge machine that shreds whole cars into little bits! An oil truck has tipped over and needs help getting back on his wheels. A brand new tow truck is put to the test to see...
Publisher
Sesame Street Workshop
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Learning how to be a good sport can be hard for little monsters. When Elmo takes a game of Hot Potato too seriously, he hurts Abby's feelings. Can Leela help Elmo learn not to be a sore loser and that winning isn't everything? Then, Abby uses magic to make Elmo an amazing basketball player. He really has game. But Elmo realizes he wants to learn to play on his own and feel proud.
Series
Publisher
Sesame Street Workshop
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
In this brand-new update of Elmo's World, Elmo explores kindness, sharing, counting, bees, dress-up, and much more! He is joined by his new friend Smartie, his old pal Mr.Noodle, and Mr.Noodle's dog Schmoodle! Preschoolers will love to learn along with Elmo!
Series
Publisher
Nev. Dept. of Cultural Affairs
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
"Featuring many familiar faces in the archives/museums world, the camera follows 11-year-old Alexis Elise who's on the trail of missing coins from the 1870s Verdi Train Robbery. In her sleuthing, she's guided by Shayne Del Cohen, Guy Rocha, Dennis Myers, Phil Earl, Michael Maher, Jacque Sunstrandt, Fred Holabird and other key players. She digs for documents at the NV Historical Society, UNR Special Collections, and Nevada State Archives, and finds...
20) Smarter brains
Publisher
Distributed by PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
In Smarter Brains, we uncover the latest research and reveal groundbreaking experiments that are redefining intelligence throughout our lifespan and especially our later years. Smarter Brains shows the amazing science behind our intelligence - how it shapes our experience and enjoyment of the world around us, and how we can change and improve it, regardless of our age.
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