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The World of Nature
The World of Nature
Series: Nature
Grade level: All
600 min on 6 DVDs
For home video use only
In Stock - ships within 2 business days
List $59.95
 
Discover worlds beyond your imagination right here on planet Earth! Nature brings you planet Earth in all its splendor and savagery, from Death Valley, where the rule of survival is adapt or perish, to Cuba, teeming with astonishing creatures rarely seen by humans.

Disc 1: Europe's Enchanted Lands - Two extraordinary programs preserve the timeless beauty of breathtaking landscapes untouched by time. Land of the Falling Lakes visits Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia, a hidden wonder of sixteen crystal-clear lakes, waterfalls and rare and remarkable creatures. Ireland etches a vivid portrait of the Emerald Isle, graced with a host of rare planrs, legendary animals and magnificent vistas.

Disc 2: Africa's Incredible Hulks - Nature brings you face to face with two of Africa's most magnificent creatures. In Rhinoceros, wildlife filmmaker Nigel Marven chronicles the plight of the world's five species of rhino, each struggling for their continued survival. In the second episode, Martyn Colbeck shares his spectacular footage of the Unforgettable Elephants that stole his heart.

Disc 3: Alaska - Program 1: A Mystery in Alaska - One man's efforts to discover who, or what, is killing off the stellar sea lions takes you into the depths of an underwater mystery. Local fishermen and wildlife experts shed light into the disappearance of the playful creatures, and ultimately provide an alarming answer. Program 2: Sled Dogs - Racing through whiteout blizzards, numbing cold, hidden ice traps, and perilous mountain trails is less a race of victory than one of survival for the brave participants of Alaska's Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Peter Coyote narrates this dramatic look at the sled dogs that make the race possible with humankind.

Disc 4: Penguins - Program 1: Penguins of the Antarctic - In the most extreme place on Earth, the penguins of Antarctica soldier on. From male emperor penguins braving ninety-mile-per-hour winds and fifty-degrees below zero temperatures under sunless skies to brood their young to Chinstraps trying to make and island out of an ocean-swept iceberg, this compelling program captures remarkable footage of penguins as they cope with such harsh weather. Meanwhile, climatologists see an Artic in turmoil, and they are trying to determine what is changing and where. Penguins are tough animals. Will they be able to adapt? Rating TV-PG. Program 2: The World of Penguins - From the scorching deserts of South America and the forests of New Zealand to suburban streets, penguins can be found in the most surprising locations, and their remarkable abilities have allowed them to conquer two worlds, land and water. This fascinating program etches a vivid portrait of how the world's different species of penguins nest, mate and raise their young under some of the toughest conditions on Earth. Meet the real penguins, which can be aggressive competitors as well as tendor and dedicated partners and parents. Rating TV-PG.

Disc 5: Wild Side of Paradise - Discover a Hawaii and Cuba that few tourists are privileged to see in two classic episodes of Nature contained on one specially priced disc. Violent Hawaii reveals how the most brutal forces of the natural world created a tropical paradise. Breathtaking high-definition photography captures active volcanoes, monster waves, crushing rockslides, and even blinding blizzards! Cuba: Wild Island of the Caribbean is an astonishing and unprecedented look at Cuba's wildlife. From coral reefs and swamps to forests and caves, see some of the world's most unusual creatures virtually unknown to the outside world...until now!

Disc 6: Extreme Lands - Witness how life thrives at the extremes in two compelling Nature episodes. Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham narrates. Andes: The Dragon's Back is an extraordinary look at 5,000 miles of intensive terrains, extreme temperatures and staggeringly diverse wildlife. Anthony LaPaglia narrates Life in Death Valley, a fascinating exploration of a land both exquisite and brutal.
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Item # WG4323
UPC # 033937037184

Reviews

"...The greatest nature cinematography on Earth."-The New York Times.

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