D.C.) National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington
3) In the womb
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
From the moment of conception, every human embryo embarks on an incredible nine-month journey of development. Now, cutting-edge technology makes it possible for National Geographic Channel's "In the womb" to open a window into the hidden world of the fetus and explore each trimester in amazing new detail. Revolutionary 3-D and 4-D imagery sheds light on the delicate, dark world of a fetus as never before and follows a rare fetoscope operation, performed...
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
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.
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
This dives deep into the unknown; a truly epic, original series that takes underwater adventure and earth science illustration into a whole new era. Ambitious exploration, advances in scientific research, and innovative technology mean Earth Science and History step forward to expose hidden evidence of the most amazing undersea mysteries, as never seen before.
Series
Language
English
Description
Global warming is transforming Glacier National Park, as its inhabitants₂ race to adapt. As melting glaciers push some wildlife to the brink of extinction, other animals battle tirelessly to persist despite the rapidly warming environment in what is truly one of America's wildest spaces. When arriving at Blackfoot Glacier once one of the park's largest witness the transformation taking place, from disappearing waterfalls to the newly uncovered sculpted...
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The natural world is full of amazing stories, but sometimes animals act in ways that seemingly go against all their instincts. From an elephant standing guard over a sick dog, to a giant tortoise adopting a baby hippo, and a lioness that ignores all the laws of nature to look after a baby oryx, this heart-warming series examines the cases of animals that have struck up unusual relationships.
10) Guns in America
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
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.
11) Dead by dawn
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Billed as a "horror nature series", "Dead by dawn" looks at the nocturnal predatory activities of various species of wildlife in the African savannah, the jungles of Indonesia and Costa Rica, the swamps of North America, the Arabian Desert, and the forests of India.
When the sun goes down, creatures of the night battle for survival. The first-ever horror nature series from the makers of The Walking Dead showcases the terror of the wild when the sun...
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Just 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 disappeared. Now, the most ambitious conservation project in American history is underway to create a thriving one-million acre wildlife reserve that will restore America's Serengeti.
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
With unprecedented access from the Trust for the National Mall and the National Park Service, National Geographic, for the first time ever, tells the story of the evolution of the Mall from wilderness to the center of a grand capital. An inside look at a pivotal place in the American story, revealing its secret places and the tragedies and triumphs that have unfolded here.
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
This documentary chronicles the deployment of a platoon of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley. The movie focuses on a remote 15-man outpost, Restrepo, named after a platoon medic who was killed in action. It was considered one of the most dangerous postings in the U.S. military. This is an entirely experiential film: the cameras never leave the valley; there are no interviews with generals or diplomats.
Pub. Date
2010.
Edition
[Widescreen format].
Language
English
Description
Take off beyond Earth's boundaries for the ultimate tour of our solar system. From Mars' monstrous mountains to Saturn's glittering rings, the sights are out of this world. Each hour offers breathtaking tours of the planets using modern-day high-tech telescopes and stunning CGI.
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
"Since World War II, the number of nuclear nations has proliferated, despite the fact atomic bombs are considered the most tightly guarded, top-secret of weapons. National Geographic delves into the tumultuous history of the atom bomb -- filled with deception, twists and danger."--Page 4 of cover.
19) Heroin crisis
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"National Geographic investigates how the war in Afghanistan has inadvertently unleashed a deluge of heroin, feeding addicts from Kabul to Europe to America's heartland."--Container.
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Discover fascinating new clues about the lives of the prehistoric giants who once ruled the Earth. From the discovery of one of the most intact dinosaur mummies ever found to revealing replicas of the monstrous T. rex and CGI recreations of the most bizarre dinosaurs that ever lived, this anthology is a thrilling journey through the ages that will entice any dinosaur enthusiast.
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