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National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015?]
Physical Desc
320 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
The lives, legends, and epic events that made the American West a world-renowned symbol of true grit are showcased in this gorgeous volume featuring the Gold Rush, the Indian Wars, cowboys, outlaws, and more. From the first wagon trains to the building of the railroads, the story of the American West is epic in scope, full of amazing stories of grit, tragedy, and triumph. Lavishly illustrated with photographs and maps, this is the definitive history...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
♭2009-
Physical Desc
volumes : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Amazing animals will take readers into the wild and into the water. Discover cultural connections from food, currency, literature and lots more from around the world.
Series
ACSM Map Design Competition Collection volume 1985-10
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
1985
Physical Desc
1 atlas (264 p.) : col. ill., maps ; 47 cm.
Language
English
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (44 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
From the Serengeti Desert to the Kalahari Plain, experience the amazing ways that animals like cheetahs, crocodiles, rhinos and elephants survive. It's the wild spirit of African animals captured by the world's finest filmmakers - plus exciting music videos too. Narrated by Dudley Moore. Intended for children ages 4-10. Bushbabies (Galago) are shown capturing a moth for food, eating tree gum, leaping between trees, carrying baby in mouth, and climbing....
16) Free solo
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Despite attempts by his friends, loved ones and his new girlfriend to dissuade him from this dangerous feat, Alex Honnold, the worlds most accomplished free soloist climber, prepares mentally and physically for his most daring adventure to date: scaling the 3200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite without a rope or safety gear. If he succeeds, it will mark the largest wall he, or anyone else, for that matter, has ascended without any kind of equipment.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Celebrate the 100th birthday of America's best idea. This premium blue-chip event premieres two new hours of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world, featuring stories of our nation's most majestic landscapes and beloved animal characters. Yosemite National Park, set within California's Sierra Nevada Mountains and designated a World Heritage Site, is home to hundreds of wildlife species, and is famed for its iconic mountain vistas, waterfalls,...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (47 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
Travel back to the days of raging raptors and the terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex, when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Plus, see some of the world's creepiest creatures such as spiders, ants, dung beetles, and more.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (50 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Offering 400 square feet of living space, the Winnebago Vectra, the ultimate motor home, also includes a giant basement. Visit the ultimate factories that create this behemoth home away from home.
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Detroit's only hand built production car, the Dodge Viper, is truly hand-crafted. Without any robots on the assembly line, it takes two and a half days to build one. Viewers get a unique look inside the ultimate factory in the current models last year of production.