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Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
c1988
Physical Desc
1 videocassette (VHS) (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.
Language
English
Description
Traces anthropological research in human evolution, beginning with discoveries in Africa of australopithecine bones, the Leakeys' discoveries in the African Rift Valley and Olduai Gorge, Johanson's work in Hadar, Ethiopia. Includes discussion of dating techniques such as laser dating, and the search for a common ancestor.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (120 min.) : sd., col. with b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
On April 18, 1906, the greatest natural disaster in American history struck without warning. This is the terrifying and inspiring tale of a pitched battle between man and nature told by the stories of people who lived through it. Includes bonus program Landslide.
4) Wolves
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2007
Edition
Full screen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (55 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Follows a controversial experiment to bring the ultimate predator back into the heart of the West. Shows how one group of wolves, the Druid Peak pack, is reintegrated within the parameters of Yellowstone, the oldest national park in the United States, in 1995. Follows biologists who relocated the wolf pack and monitored the wolves' trials and successes as they adapted to their new home. Examines the conflict between ranchers and environmentalists...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc of 1 (DVD) (102 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When Charles Darwin's life's work is in danger of being scooped by Alfred Wallace, one of his children is stricken by scarlet fever and one with diphtheria. His wife, Emma, is his rock, helping him through the turmoil. This story brings to life the compelling human story behind the publication of one of history's most influential theories.
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