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Publisher
Gaiam
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Jeremy Wade, biologist and extreme angler, is back with more investigations into the murky world of fishermen's tales. Wade checks out tales of frightening large and dangerous river monsters that have attacked and even killed humans. This season Wade catches the most bizarre and dangerous underwater creatures to inhabit the earth, including a monster responsible for devouring certain male body parts in Papua, New Guinea, plus packs of eels that will...
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
The show offers a blue chip, continent-wide series ranging from the land's highest snow peaks to the depths of the frigid and wild southern seas; from its last populations of wild numbats to its largest diorama of giant cuttlefish. It's a land of diverse beauty, that delights, and surprises. The series both entertains and deepens our understanding of how the natural world is made up of not just unique species, but distinct individuals, whose lives...
Publisher
BBC Earth
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Examines the various factors that make Earth suitable for life, including its size, weather system, distance from the sun, and other natural factors.
Famed British nature historian Sir David Attenborough narrates a five-part documentary focusing on wildlife and environmental issues confronting all people on the planet today. Stunning photography and vibrant footage of animals interacting in their natural habitats are the backgrounds for Attenborough's...
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
On the Jurassic Coast of England, a remarkable 200-million-year-old fossil is discovered - the bones of an Ichthyosaur, a giant sea dragon. David Attenborough joins the hunt to bring this ancient creature's story to life. Using state-of-the-art scanning and CGI, the team reconstructs the skeleton, creates the most detailed animation of an Ichthyosaur, and unravels an age-old murder mystery.
Series
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
From the moment humans mounted horses 6,000 years ago, these magnificent animals helped shape the world by allowing mankind to explore, conquer, and flourish on horseback. Join anthropologist Niobe Thompson on a global journey to examine the evolution of horsepower, discover the mysterious origins of the incredible partnership, and witness the enduring love of 400 breeds of horses today.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
The American Buffalo delves into over 10,000 years of North American history, exploring the evolution and significance of buffalo to Native American people on the Great Plains and highlighting the near-extinction of the American buffalo, driven by factors such as the buffalo robe trade, westward expansion, diseases, and drought. The second episode follows a diverse group, including Theodore Roosevelt and Charles Goodnight, in their efforts to rescue...
Publisher
Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Tour this spectacular state with noted zoologist and anthropologist Jeff Corwin as he searches for whales or watches grizzlies catch their dinner. Episodes include The Kenai Peninsula; Mobile Alaska; Denali National Park and Preserve; and more
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
Renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough has a remarkable treasure trove of stories following his 60-year career with the BBC. This 3-part series will bring to life some of his most memorable. Also includes: The Ark, David Attenborough chooses ten of the most important, and lesser known, animals he would most like to save from extinction
Author
Series
Wild Survival volume 2
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Arriving in Sri Lanka to find an extremely rare Pondicherry shark, 12-year-old Adrianna Villalobos and her family discover that it is the main attraction in a restaurant aquarium and must convince the restaurant's owners to release it back into the wild.
Author
Series
Wild Survival volume 1
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
"Twelve-year-old Adrianna Villalobos and her older brother Feye travel the globe with their parents, the hosts of a suspenseful nature show called "Wild Survival!" The show features daring animal rescues and the work the family does at their animal sanctuary. They've recently gotten an offer to take the show from YouTube to a TV network, and Adrianna is thrilled. So far, she's always been behind the scenes, but now she gets to join the rest of her...
Language
English
Description
v. 1. Explores the power and complexity of our oceans -- v. 2. Explores the power and complexity of our oceans -- v. 3. An exploration of Earth's oceans, focusing on the change of seasons and it's effects on ocean life as well as coral reefs -- v. 4. An exploration of Earth's oceans, focusing on the tide and what happens to the ecology of the oceans as tons of water moves; also discusses the changing nature of coasts
15) Drain the ocean
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2009.
Language
English
Description
"Three-quarters of Earth is an alien world, lying beneath the surface of the oceans. And although it encompasses over half of the world's species, we know more about the surface of Mars than the bottom of the ocean. It's only recently that science has penetrated this world, revealing extraordinary life forms and vast sweeping landscapes on a scale that defies imagination"--Container.
16) Life
Publisher
BBC Earth
Language
English
Formats
Description
Four years in the making, and filmed over 3000 days across every continent and in every habitat, see 130 incredible stories from frontiers of the natural world. Discover the glorious variety of life on Earth and the spectacular and extraordinary tactics animals and plants have developed to stay alive. This is evolution in action: individual creatures under extreme pressure to overcome challenges from adversaries and their environment.
17) Dinosaur hunters
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
Paleontologists from the American Museum of Natural History journey into Mongolia's Gobi Desert, where they unearth the skeleton of the Oviraptor, a bird-like dinosaur.
Publisher
Distributed by Questar, Inc
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Hummingbirds are the tiniest of birds, yet they are some of the toughest creatures on the planet. Using cameras able to capture over 500 images a second, the hummingbirds' magical world can finally be seen and appreciated. Nature reveals their stunning abilities as they have never been seen before. Narrated by F. Murray Abraham.
19) Hidden Hawaii
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Embark on a month-long expedition to explore stunning coral reefs, shallow water environments, and rare species in America's newest marine sanctuary, Papahanamokuakea Marine National Monument
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