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National Geographic Society (U.S.).
Mammals a multimedia encyclopedia
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2 editions published between 1990 and 1993 in English and held by 147 libraries worldwide Presents a general introduction to more than 200 mammals including vital statistics and behavioral patterns. Features 700 captioned photographs, 150 range maps, forty-five movie clips, essays, vocalizations, pop-up glossary, classification game, and printing capability.
A world of plants
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2 editions published between 1993 and 1994 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 63 libraries worldwide Follows the life of plants from seed to full growth, shows the parts of a plant, see how trees change with the seasons, and shows why plants are important.
Our earth
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2 editions published between 1992 and 1994 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 51 libraries worldwide Multimedia presentation on science, nature, geography, and history with sound effects and background music.
A World of animals
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2 editions published between 1992 and 1994 in Javanese and No Linguistic content and held by 44 libraries worldwide Enlivens the printed word with special effects--the sights and sounds of the natural world. Engage youngsters with real stories about animals. More than 100 color photographs and drawings, with background music and sound effects, hundreds of interactive picture buttons, word and syllable pronunciations and explanations.
An Introduction to capitalism, socialism, and communism
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1 edition published in 1985 in English and held by 25 libraries worldwide Traces the development of each economic system, defining terms, introducing influential figures, and depicting pivotal events.
Mr. Mummy
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 19 libraries worldwide For ancient Egyptians, much was at stake in perfecting the mummification process (life in the hereafter) Watch Professor Bob Brier, an expert in mummification, try to recapture the lost art of Egyptian mummy-making.
Mammals [a multimedia encyclopedia
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1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 17 libraries worldwide Presents a general introduction to more than 200 mammals including vital statistics and behavioral patterns. Features 700 photographs, range maps, twenty-eight full-motion movie clips, essays, vocalizations, pop-up glossary, classification game, and printing capability.
The life and legend of Jane Goodall
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1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 11 libraries worldwide Jane Goodall's discoveries about chimpanzee behavior stunned the scientific community. She takes us to Gombe to meet the group of chimpanzees she knows so intimately.
Stories of North America
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 10 libraries worldwide Ten stories which represent distinctly American traditions and cultures are related by noted professional storytellers. Stories and interviews help explain the cultural and geographic forces which shape our oral traditions.
Mystery of the Inca mummy
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1 edition published in 1996 in English and held by 7 libraries worldwide This film documents one of the most exciting discoveries since the famous Iceman from the Alps. Uncover three 500-year-old Inca human sacrifices. Unwrap the secrets of an Inca girl, the first frozen Inca female mummy ever discovered.
After the hurricane
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1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 6 libraries worldwide Hurricane Andrew, the most destructive natural disaster in U.S. history, slammed into South Florida at 164 miles an hour. Andrew left 160,000 people homeless and wreaked environmental damage that will take years to repair. Scientists fear the area may be entering a new cycle of major hurricanes.
GTV--Planetary manager
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1 edition published in 1992 and held by 6 libraries worldwide An interactive presentation on the condition of the environment. Looks at the state of the earth today, and shows what people can do to better manage the earth's resources. Uses still frames and full motion, including seventeen fully produced shows, more than seven hundred full-screened, captioned photos, plus graphics and text. Includes an interactive time line, an on-line glossary, and an on-line map series.
Storytelling live! Stories of North America. Part two
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide Five stories which represent distinctly American traditions and cultures are related by noted professional storytellers. Stories and interviews help explain the cultural and geographic forces which shape our oral traditions.
Creciendo entre elefantes
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1 edition published in 2001 in Spanish and held by 4 libraries worldwide Joyce Poole spent her life growing up with African elephants. As a wildlife researcher, she made important discoveries about elephant behavior. National Geographic chronicles the touching story of a woman who comes of age with elephants.
Storytelling live! Stories of North America. Part one
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide Five stories which represent distinctly American traditions and cultures are related by noted professional storytellers. Stories and interviews help explain the cultural and geographic forces which shape our oral traditions.
Royal tomb of the Maya
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1 edition published in 1989 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide For more than a hundred years, archaeologists have been excavating and restoring the great Maya city of Copán, but for more than a thousand years this city has kept its secrets. Join archaeologists as they discover a previously overlooked tomb.
Half a mile down
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1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide American scientists partake in one of the largest expeditions ever to study deep-sea animals.
Merlin's bats
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1 edition published in 1985 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide Dr. Merlin Tuttle's laboratory is a cave in southwestern Texas, where he studies one of nature's most feared and misunderstood creatures, the bat.
Miss Goodall and the wild chimpanzees
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1 edition published in 1965 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide Describes the background of Jane Goodall and her studies as she observes and records the activities of wild chimpanzees in Africa.
Coming of age with elephants
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1 edition published in 1996 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide Joyce Poole spent her life growing up with African elephants. As a wildlife researcher, she made important discoveries about elephant behavior. National Geographic chronicles the touching story of a woman who comes of age with elephants. more
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Africa African elephant--Behavior Air Animals Antiquities Biography Butterflies Capitalism Chimpanzees--Research Communism Comparative economics Databases Dinosaurs Earth Egypt Encyclopedias England Ethologists Films Films for the hearing impaired Folklore Folklore Folk songs, English Goodall, Jane,--1934- Growth (Plants) Indian mythology Indians of North America Juvenile works Livestock Mammals Maps Meteorology Mummies Natural history North America Peru--Mount Ampato (Arequipa) Plants Poole, Joyce,--1956- Primatologists Rain and rainfall Science Socialism Software Storytelling Tales Tall tales Tanzania--Gombe National Park United States Whales Women primatologists
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