D.C.) National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington
1) Ice holes
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1 DVD (176 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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National Geographic dives into the frigid world of competitive ice fishing, following a tight-knit group of fisherman as they compete against the elements and each other. These weekend warriors are willing to do whatever it takes to best their fishing buddies, catch the big one and win the money. -- Container.
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1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Cuba's unspoiled tropical terrain, closed for decades by a U.S. trade embargo, escaped the commercialization of its Caribbean island neighbors. A title wave of hotels, asphalt, and pollution may be just ahead, if tourism experts are right. Look inside the long-closed paradise to see what the future holds for Cuba's unusual species of amphibians, reptiles, and fresh water fish.
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1 videodisc (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Paleontologist Jack Horner and colleagues are challenging the long held belief that young dinosaurs looked like miniature versions of their parents. The transformations from childhood to adulthood may have been so dramatic that up to a third of all dinosaur species may vanish, leaving in their place a developing understanding of the complexity of dinosaur lives and the possible purpose behind features like horns lumps, bumps, and dome-heads.
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1 videodisc (approximately 50 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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The United States has 300 million citizens. There are 270 million guns. This tells 5 stories from America's connection with guns through the eyes of its citizens. From gangs, to local law enforcement, to gun hobbyists to a young mother. This explores the lives of people with guns.
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1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Experience the wildlife and natural history of Yellowstone, told with a fresh voice, tuned to the experience of extremes. With gorgeous visuals, captured with revolutionary new cinematic tools and techniques, this show conveys the immersive intimacy and epic scale of this remarkable global destination. This is a land of fire and ice. A world at once unimaginably ancient and dynamically alive.
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1 videodisc (50 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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America's Great Plains wee once a vibrant grassland ecosystem, akin to the great savannahs of Africa. Here, a mere 200 years ago, Lewis and Clark stepped onto this fertile landscape and were awestruck by what they saw -- herds of bison, packs of wolves, grizzly bears, prairie dogs and more. Since Lewis and Clark's time, many of these iconic prairie creatures have all but disappeared. Now, one of the most ambitious conservation projects in American...
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1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Embark on an astounding journey across 100,000 light-years to witness key moments in the history of the Milky Way. Using cutting-edge science, National Geographic constructs a 3-D state-of-the-art CGI model of the galaxy. Peer into the heart of the Milky Way on the hunt for super-massive black holes, watch how stars are born and die, fly out and above the plane of the galaxy to understand its true shape, and scour its dusty spiral arms for the possibility...
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1 videodisc (50 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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National Geographic provides an intimate perspective on the mission of the U.S. Department of State and its leader, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, as she juggles every major global issue facing the United States, pressuring and persuading allies and adversaries alike. Secretary Clinton and her team are followed around the globe, on her first trip as Secretary of State to the United Nations as well as to international hot spots such as Pakistan,...
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1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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In Search of Easter: Explores the diverse accounts of Jesus' resurrection and current research and thinking about this event.
Quest for Noah's Flood: Join Titanic discoverer Dr. Robert Ballard as he embarks on a voyage to the Black Sea, where history mingles with ages-old tales of a catastrophic flood.
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1 videodisc (50 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Nearly 40 years after Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin enthralled the nation when they became the first men to land on the moon, lunar exploration has returned to the headlines as new information is being uncovered about the birth of our solar system. Stunning footage from the Kaguya lunar orbiter has revealed images of the moon and Earth in spectacular detail like never seen before. Explores the past, present and future of lunar expeditions...
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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 (approximately 92 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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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...
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1 videodisc (98 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Wilshire, a hyperactive Dalmatian in Los Angeles, runs amuck in Firehouse 19, forcing the chief and his crew to call in Cesar for help. Cesar tries to make Wilshire a role model for fire dogs everywhere. Next, Cesar travels to the Lone Star state, where he meets Butch, an overly aggressive English Bulldog. Cesar will attempt to rein in his dominant and territorial behavior.
15) Up the Yangtze
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1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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A "farewell cruise" takes a luxury ship up the vast Yangtze River shortly before completion of the massive Three Gorges Dam. The passengers glimpse a rapidly changing countryside, while the local people struggle to adapt as their lives are irrevocably altered.
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1 videodisc (89 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Based on a true story. When the rumored whereabouts of Osama bin Laden are revealed, the CIA readies a team of seasoned U.S. Navy SEALs for the mission of a lifetime. Despite inconclusive evidence that bin Laden is inside the compound, and ignoring the possible ramifications of an unannounced attack on Pakistani soil, the Pentagon orders the attack. The SEAL team bands together to complete their mission of justice in a riveting showdown.
17) Mars
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3 videodiscs (315 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Set in the year 2033, this one-of-a-kind blend of scripted drama and fascinating documentary sequences centers on twin female astronauts who courageously embark on an epic adventure: humanity's awe-inspiring quest to colonize Mars. The world's most brilliant minds in space exploration, including visionary thinkers Elon Musk, Neil deGrasse Tyson, NASA astronauts and more, share what the not-so-distant future may hold for all of us.
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1 videodisc (88 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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An intimate portrait of Malala Yousafzai, who was wounded when Taliban gunmen opened fire on her in Pakistan's Swat Valley. The shooting of the then fifteen-year-old teenager sparked international media outrage. An educational activist in Pakistan, Yousafzai has since emerged as a leading campaigner for the rights of children worldwide and in December 2014, became the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.