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21) Through the lens
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Profiles nine "adventure" photographers and examines how they are able to capture such difficult subjects as whale sharks, molten volcanoes, Mount Everest, and untouched pre-Inca tombs.
22) Love thy nature
Publisher
In the Light Productions
Pub. Date
[2017?]
Language
English
Description
Examines the interconnectivity between human beings and the natural world. Discusses ways in which the increasing estrangement from nature, brought on by modern lifestyles, is proving harmful both to people and the environment. Looks at biomimicry, the study of nature for the purpose of engineering new technologies. Argues that a reconnection with nature could be essential for restoring personal health and solving the environmental and climate crises....
Series
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Butterflies have been flying around the planet for over 50 million years, and today around 20,000 different species inhabit the globe. From egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to the winged insect, this program follows their life stages, highlighting their survival techniques and the new science that is unlocking the secrets of their world and changing the view of these fantastic and yet fragile creatures.
24) Frozen planet
Publisher
BBC Earth
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Captures nature above and below the ice in the Arctic and Antarctic and showcases the fluctuations that occur with the changes of the seasons.
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.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"Mythic, monstrous and misunderstood. Now, on the 25th anniversary of the hit film Jaws, National Geographic embarks on a voyage of breathtaking discoveries that will forever alter our view of the infamous creature labeled 'the perfect killing machine.' Join the ultimate great white expedition, featuring Jaws creator Peter Benchley, famed underwater photographer David Doubilet, and great white shark attack survivor-turned-advocate, Rodney Fox."--Container....
Series
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Helen Macdonald's bestseller H Is for Hawk told the story of a grieving daughter who found healing in training a goshawk. The goshawk is one of Mother Nature's own fighter jets, capable of finding and killing its prey with the speed of a lightning bolt. Now Macdonald digs deeper into the world of these raptors by following a family in the wild while raising and training a new goshawk of her own.
Publisher
BBC Earth Films
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
An astonishing journey revealing the awesome power of the natural world. Over the course of one single day, we track the sun from the highest mountains to the remotest islands to exotic jungles. Breakthroughs in filmmaking technology bring you up close with a cast of unforgettable characters. Told with humor, intimacy and a jaw-dropping sense of cinematic splendor.
Publisher
SnowCreek Consort
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
"Examines the life of climbing legend Ron Kauk, who, through imagery and ... narration shares insights and stories of his life of climbing in Yosemite. As Ron shares his way of life, he strives to awaken us ... to our connection with the natural world and our responsibility to preserve it."--Container.
Series
Best of the History Channel volume III
Language
English
Formats
Description
From a seething ocean of radioactive and molten rock to a refuge for life as we know it, Earth has undergone a staggering series of cataclysmic transformations in its long and epic history. Assailed relentlessly for millions of years by meteorites, our once toxic and hostile planet has been covered in water and in ice, and seen the rise and sundering of continents, the creation of an atmosphere, and, ultimately, the beginning of life. Travel to remote...
Publisher
Lippincott
Pub. Date
[196-?]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
Description
The Old and New Testaments of the King James Version are the sources for the thirty-one stories about animals; the illustrations include the flora of biblical lands and portray the animals with reverence.
Author
Publisher
[CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform]
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Short 3-line poems which can at the same time inspire and relax. They are meditative and therapeutic. There is room on the page for your own reflections after reading the poem. Bonnie organized these poems by season: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.
34) Baraka
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Shot in 24 countries across six continents, this film, without narration or dialogue, presents a visual spectacle emphasizing religious ritual as well as addressing the human condition and the idea of humanity vis-à-vis nature.
35) The secret therapy of trees: harness the healing energy of forest bathing and natural landscapes
Author
Publisher
Rodale Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Our connection to nature is deeply rooted in the history of our evolution. Unfortunately, we have less green space than ever, and our stress and anxiety levels are at an all-time high. Studies have shown that increased exposure to green space can result in regulated heart beats, lowered blood pressure, reduced [aggressiveness], improved memory skills and cognitive functions, and a healthier immune system. The Secret Therapy of Trees presents the...
Language
English
Formats
Description
The Emmy-winning series is the definitive natural history of the world's oceans exploring everything from the popular shores and teeming shallows to the mysterious ocean depths. It's a journey that gets stranger and more awe-inspiring as it goes along. Over three hours of bonus content.
Publisher
Screenscope
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Investigates why so many of our ocean's animals are disappearing. Case studies focus on global issues including climate change, sea-level rise, over-fishing and habitat destruction. Areas of focus include: Antarctica and the emperor penguin; Melbourne Beach, Florida and sea turtles; Klamath River, Oregon and salmon; Monterey Bay, California and sea otters.
Author
Publisher
Sedona Shadow Chasers Company LLC
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"In this retrospective of intriguing and mysterious shadows captured by photographer Diann Kincaid, is a time capsule of Sedona, Arizona: a glimpse of its past. The images bring back a time when life was simpler, allowing the reader to take the time and reflect on Sedona's history and relive it."--
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