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- Savage kingdom. [videorecording] / by Dance, Charles,narrator.; National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington, D.C.),broadcaster.; National Geographic Society (U.S.),production company.; National Geographic Partners (U.S.),production company,broadcaster.; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.,distributor.;
Narrated by Charles Dance.In Africa's unforgiving Kalahari Desert, animal clans fight for survival. This season of Savage Kingdom follows the ruthless leader of the hyena army as she battles to gain control over the once serene paradise, while the lions forced from power begin to plot their revenge. As rising waters bring these warring clans closer together, they prepare for battle and only the strongest will survive.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.- Subjects: Nonfiction television programs.; Animal television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Wildlife television programs.; Animal behavior.; Predation (Biology); Predatory animals.;
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- The last ice [videorecording] / by Ressler, Scott,television director.; National Geographic Society (U.S.),production company.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),distributor.;
For centuries, Inuit in the Arctic have lived on and around the frozen ocean. Now, as climate change is rapidly melting the sea ice between Canada and Greenland, development here threatens to upset the delicate balance between their communities, land and wildlife.E.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.- Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Nonfiction television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Nature television programs.; Climatic changes.; Ice sheets; Ice sheets; Inuit; Inuit;
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- National Geographic science of everything : how things work in our world :from cell phones, soap bubbles & vaccines to GPS, X-rays & submarines / by National Geographic Society (U.S.);
"This clearly written and profusely illustrated book explains the science behind all the machines, gadgets, systems, and processes we take for granted. The perfect book for techies--young or old, male or female--who read Popular Science and Wired or watch "How It Works" and "How It's Made." National Geographic answers all the questions about how things work--the science, technology, biology, chemistry, physics, and mechanics--in an indispensible book that reveals the science behind virtually everything. How does the voice of a distant radio announcer make it through your alarm clock in the morning? How does your gas stove work? How does the remote control open your garage door? What happens when you turn the key in the ignition? What do antibiotics really do? Divided into four big realms--Mechanics, Natural Forces, Materials & Chemistry, Biology & Medicine--The Science of Everything takes readers on a fascinating tour, using plain talk, colorful photography, instructive diagrams, and everyday examples to explain the science behind all the things we take for granted in our modern world"--- Subjects: Science;
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- Remembering Diana : a life in photographs / by National Geographic Society (U.S.);
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses."For the millions who adored the People's Princess, this lavish book celebrates Diana Spencer's life in pictures. Page after page of inside photos from the legendary National Geographic archives document the royal's most memorable moments in the spotlight; a luminous, personal remembrance by Diana friend and biographer Tina Brown adds context and nuance to a poignant life twenty years after her tragic death. Float down memory lane through more than 100 remarkable images of Diana, from her days as a schoolgirl to her engagement to Prince Charles, the birth of Princes William and Harry, and her life in the media as an outspoken advocate for the poor, the sick, and the downtrodden. This elegant book features reflections from those who knew her best, recollections from dignitaries and celebrities like Nelson Mandela and Elton John, and personal insight through the princess's own words. Published to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of Diana's death, this richly illustrated book is a beautiful ode to one of the world's most beloved women."--Provided by publisher.LSC- Subjects: Diana, Princess of Wales, 1961-1997; Princesses;
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- Mars up close : inside the Curiosity mission / by Kaufman, Marc,author.; Musk, Elon.; National Geographic Society (U.S.);
Includes bibliographical references and index.The landing -- On Bradbury Rise -- Getting started -- The river -- Mars looks different -- In search of organics -- A habitable place? -- The anomaly -- Stories in stone -- Driving Curiosity -- The promised land -- Fourth planet astrobiology -- Humans to Mars -- Reflections."National Geographic and science journalist Marc Kaufman combine inside stories, fascinating facts, and eye-popping pictures, some never before seen, of the red planet and NASA's groundbreaking Curiosity mission. Renowned author Kaufman spent two years embedded with the engineers and scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, cheering on the rover's spine-tingling landing, learning the backstory of anticipated findings, and witnessing the inescapable frustrations that come from operating a $2.5-billion multitasking robot on a planet 35 million miles from Earth. With images never published before, and computer-enhanced with colors that make you want to spend your next vacation on Mars, this is the only book that explains everything, detail by detail and moment by moment, about the most ambitious space expedition the human race has ever undertaken."--Provided by publisher.- Subjects: Curiosity (Spacecraft);
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- Les lions / by Koster, Amy Sky.; National Geographic Society (U.S.); Groupe Syntagme.;
LSC- Subjects: Lion; Lion;
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- Bizarre mais vrai! Les anniversaires : 300 faits fête-tastiques / by National Geographic Society (U.S.); Groupe Syntagme.;
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- Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Anniversaires de naissance; Birthdays; French language materials.;
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