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A journey into the dramatic depths of one of our great natural wonders, the Grand Canyon National Park. America's most popular Western park, this geological marvel has no equal upon Earth. Its immense and humbling beauties possess both awesome scale and surprising intimacy. Weather, seasons, and even time of day alter its rainbow of colors in an ever-changing tapestry that delights the senses, from the rock formations to the Colorado River. Portrays...
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"Built by Animals introduces us to the creatures who know how to build, and looks at how their techniques have been copied in human construction. Following on from the incredible Invented by Animals, Built by Animals introduces us to the creatures who have inspired the materials and techniques that are used by humans in the building world today. Meet over 26 animals behind the most amazing building tech, humorously brought to life by Yeji Yun and...
44) Birds
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"This beautifully illustrated, comprehensive book is all about why birds are such an important part of the wildlife food chain. In this fourth book in the Nature All Around series, young readers will learn all about birds' body parts, life cycles, habitats and more, before going on a journey through a year in a bird's life. Essential scientific topics, such as migration and pollination, are explained in kid-friendly language, with helpful illustrations....
46) Planet Earth II
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This 2016 follow-up to the 2006 documentary mini-series "Planet Earth" examines the natural features and wildlife found in various parts of the world, each of the six episodes corresponding to a different category of natural or man-made terrain (e.g., island, mountain, jungle, urban area, etc.)
54) Planet earth III
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Completing the Planet Earth trilogy, Planet Earth III explores the greatest habitats on our planet and the extraordinary animals that live in them. Filled with wonder and insight, Planet Earth III celebrates places and animals beyond our imagination. From the depths of the ocean to the most remote jungle, discover the planet₂s last great wild places and the astonishing strategies animals have evolved to survive. Each episode focuses on a distinct...
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10 years on from the first, groundbreaking, Planet Earth, we use the most incredible advances in technology and scientific discovery to bring you the most exciting and immersive picture of our world's wildlife yet. With over 250 breathtaking photographs and stills from the BBC Natural History Unit's spectacular footage, this is an extraordinary new look at the complex life of some of the most amazing places on Planet Earth. Each chapter reveals an...
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"This zoo adventure is the perfect way for children to explore animals, animal noises, and habitats -- all while learning new words, stories, languages, and more. Practice creative thinking ; Engage in word play and language learning ; Improve hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills ; Learn cause and effect"--Publisher description.
59) Human planet
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Humans are the ultimate animals - the most successful species on the planet. Uniquely in the animal kingdom, humans have managed to adapt and thrive in every environment on Earth. Each episode examines one of the extremes of our planet: the arctic, mountains, oceans, jungles, grasslands, deserts, rivers, and even the urban jungle. Each habitat engenders astonishing solutions in the face of extreme adversity. Here are people who survive by building...
60) Planet Earth
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This eleven part series presents a tour of the entire planet Earth, including the poles, mountains, waters, caves, deserts, plains and jungles. Using high-definition photography and revolutionary ultra-high speed cameras, this series captures rare action, impossible locations and intimate moments with our planet's best-loved and most elusive creatures.
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