D.C.) National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington
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1 videodisc (50 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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"Tireless worker, exceptional parent, and highly skilled builder, the beaver has earned its reputation as nature's great architect and engineer. For the beaver, dam building is an instinctive and irresistible reaction to the sound of rushing water. Surrounded by the majestic wilderness of the Rockies, a family of these industrious creatures creates and maintains a serene pond that supports an entire community of plants and animals in "Rocky Mountain...
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2 videodiscs (352 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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124 million people enter the U.S. through our nation's airports each year. It's a nonstop human tidal wave and hid amongst them is an endless stream of contraband and ill intentions. Defending our borders are the vigilant men and women of the Department of Homeland Security, whose agencies make up a three-tiered defense of America's airports. DHS will stop at nothing to catch a smuggler.
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1 videodisc (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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The world watched in horror on March 11, 2011, as the fourth largest earthquake ever recorded crippled Japan and triggered a massive tsunami that swallowed entire communities, leaving an unprecedented catastrophe in its wake. All the while, amateur videographers, news crews, tourists and countless others were recording the sights and sounds of the unfolding chaos. This disc presents a powerful firsthand look at the tragedy entirely through the eyes...
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1 videodisc (92 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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"Hurricane Katrina's path and power were known and its arrival was also known. Yet, somehow, when Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Louisiana coast with Category 4 winds and a equally strong storm surge, no one was prepared for the chaos it unleashed... National Geographic takes you inside Hurricane Katrina to shed new light on the fateful decisions of those in charge and the struggles of those fighting to survive its impact."--Container.
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1 videodisc (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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When the Isthmus of Panama, once buried below the sea, rose up through geological activity and connected North and South America, many prehistoric animals, predators and prey, encountered each other for the first time. Join scientists on a quest to discover what happened and which creatures survived.
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2 videodiscs (282 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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In the third season of The Story of God with Morgan Freeman, the host continues his groundbreaking journey into faith, spirtuality, and human culture. Freeman travels to ancient religious sites and modern-day spiritual centers, participating in dazzling cultural spectacles and revealing moving personal stories.
8) Sky monsters
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1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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As big a force as pterosaurs were in the history of life, they have largely remained a mystery to scientists. Now with the help of amazing special effects and engineering, learn about remarkable new discoveries that shed light on these creatures.
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1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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The story of China's 8,000 terracotta warriors begins two centuries before the birth of Christ. The First Emperor of China was preparing an extravagant tomb for his journey into the afterlife, and decreed that he be protected forever by a monumental army. Since then no one has seen these ancient warriors in their original splendor, brightly painted and fully armed, ready to protect their Emperor for all eternity. Now this once mighty army will be...
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3 videodiscs (180 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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National Geographic recreates ancient worlds and unearths clues that reveal more than ever before about how dinosaurs lived, hunted and died in the Jurassic age. Programs include Dinomorphosis, When Crocs Ate Dinosaurs, and The Great Dinosaur Escape.
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1 videodisc (96 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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"Join geneticist Spencer Wells and a team from National Geographic's Genographic Project as they trace the human journey through time, from our origins in the heart of Africa to the ends of the world. Cutting edge science, coupled with a cast of New Yorkers -- each with their own unique genetic history -- helps paint a picture of these amazing journeys. The human family tree answers some of humanity's most burning questions -- who we are and where...
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1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Celebrate the 100th birthday of America's best idea. This premium blue-chip event premieres two new hours of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world, featuring stories of our nation's most majestic landscapes and beloved animal characters. Yosemite National Park, set within California's Sierra Nevada Mountains and designated a World Heritage Site, is home to hundreds of wildlife species, and is famed for its iconic mountain vistas, waterfalls,...
15) Killing Lincoln
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1 videodisc (96 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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"Based on The New York Times best-selling novel, Killing Lincoln is the suspenseful, eye-opening story of the events surrounding the assassination of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. While some aspects of the plot to slay Lincoln and cripple the newly forming union are widely known, much more of the history unfolds in this insightful drama. As actor John Wilkes Booth becomes increasingly obsessed with removing Lincoln from office, a secret cabal forms,...
17) Killing Jesus
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1 videodisc (132 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Based on the New York Times best seller by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard, the film is an epic motion picture event chronicling the life and death of Jesus as never before. This thought-provoking account adds new context to the story of Jesus and the conflicts that led to his demise.
18) Killing Kennedy
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1 videodisc (87 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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"As global Cold War tensions mount and organized crime escalates in the U.S., a young, ambitious man from a wealthy family rises to become the leader of the free world. At the same time, a former dedicated Marine grows disillusioned with America. When their paths ultimately cross, the course of U.S. history will forever change"--Container.
19) Killing Reagan
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1 videodisc (100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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A look at John Hinckley Jr.'s 1981 assassination attempt against U.S. President Ronald Reagan.