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1 videodisc (approximately 45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In this episode, viewers can try their skills at Paragliding at Torrey Pines in Southern California, then visit beautiful Altipiano Vineyard and Winery and discover the history of the vineyards. Learn about the rip currents of San Diego, how to swim out of one and how to stay safe in some of the city neighborhoods of Los Angeles.
2) Bugs
Series
Reading rainbow volume 47
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Bugs includes general information, jokes and descriptions of the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of a variety of common insects. Other segments include: LeVar visits Insect world: with the assistance of an entomologist LeVar discovers the uniqueness of a wide variety of bugs and insects at Cincinnati Zoo's Insect World ; See the migration of Monarch Butterflies: take a trip to the mountains in Mexico to find out where monarch...
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1 videodisc (approximately 58 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
People can actually become more fit, both physically and mentally, as they grow older. Join Dr. Henry Lodge as he dispels the myths of American aging and explains the new science of aging. Viewers will learn how to take charge of their biology to become functionally younger, more vibrant, purposeful, and dynamic for years to come.
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1 videodisc (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In this episode, experience whitewater rafting on the Ottawa River, discover tips on how to survive in the deep woods while portaging through the lakes of Algonquin Park, and learn what can and cannot be eaten off the land with naturalist and foraging expert Peter Blush. Plus, hike to some of the most picturesque fresh water coast lines in North America on the Bruce Trail, Bruce Peninsula National Park.
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1 videodisc (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In this episode experience mountain biking on the highest peak of Blue Mountain, zip line in Eastern Canada's longest dual zip line, kayak and scuba dive on the Coast of Lake Huron and ice climb the Elora Gorge.
Series
Eyes of Nye volume 12
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1 videodisc (23 min.) : DVD video, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Find out how scientists measure climate change, see how carbon dioxide afffects the temperature of the Earth's atmosphere, and hear about the role of fossil fuels"--Container.
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1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Takes viewers inside a million strong ant colony, housed in a specially constructed glass nest, that shows the inner workings of this most mysterious society. Filming techniques reveal in vivid detail the behavior of individual ants, from queens to workers and soldiers, while radio frequency identification tagging builds up a unique picture of how they achieve such feats.
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1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Pets may seem familiar but they exist alongside people in a secret world of wild behavior and natural abilities that humans hardly recognize. From talkative budgies, marathon-running hamsters, wall-climbing cats and diving dogs, as well as an island where rabbits rule and a city where dogs live a secret double life; discover how pets' playful games are just a whisker away from the wild.
Explores why pets behave the ways that they do.
12) The Louvre
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Physical Desc
1 videodisc (57 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Charles Boyer takes us on a tour of the Louvre. He discusses its history, describes the rulers who acquired the great collection of art through the centuries, points out the changes which have been made in the structure of the building, and explains that French civilization can be surveyed through the history of the Louvre.
Before this film no one else was ever permitted to film inside the Louvre. Set against the panoramic history of France, the...
13) Stellaluna
Series
Reading rainbow volume 108
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
After she falls headfirst into a bird's nest, a baby bat is raised like a bird until she is reunited with her mother.
LeVar discovers a mysterious and fascinating world of nocturnal animals, and explores the not-so-silent world of slumber and dreams.
Series
Reading rainbow volume 24
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1 videodisc (approximately 30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Presents a reading of the book The tortoise and the hare, by Janet Stevens.
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1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Explore nature, discover amazing animals, and meet wild animal babies with the Wild Kratts! Join Martin Kratt and Chris Kratt as they learn about the unique ways young animals are raised and protected by their parents. In select adventures on this DVD, the crew helps an adorable (and majorly destructive) baby elephant stay out of trouble, wrangles some playful lion cubs, and more! It's adventure at its most adorable!
Series
Reading rainbow volume 53
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1 videodisc (approximately 30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The featured book Knots on a counting rope about a blind Navajo boy who overcomes his fears and his blindness is read by J. Ruben Silverbird and Kenneth Blank. Host LeVar Burton talks about fears that can occur to one camping alone in the woods. A television newsperson with deformed hands talks about her need to persist in the face of ridicule and fear. Reviewed books are Harriett's recital by Nancy Carlson, Let's go swimming with Mr. Sillypants by...
18) The Milk makers
Series
Reading rainbow volume 32
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Visits California's dairy country and features the book The milk makers by Gail Gibbons, which explains how cows produce milk and how it is processed before being delivered to stores. Reviews books on related themes.
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1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Explains how various types of music affect the brain emotionally and physically and features a discussion with Dr. Levitin on his book, "This is Your Brain on Music," which discusses how technology can be used to see the affects of music on the human brain.
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1 videodisc (approximately 110 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
To mark the Olympics' 2004 return to its birthplace of Athens, this two-part documentary tells the 'real' story of the original games. It combines lavish reconstruction of the ancient Greek games with dramatic highlights from the modern Olympics.
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