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8681) Habitat loss
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"In the name of progress with an eye on commerce, important habitats are steadily losing ground, quite literally. The consequences of these lost habitats are difficult to comprehend, but the results are becoming ever more evident. Abundant plant and animal life gradually dwindles, water and other vital resources diminish, and if the habitat losses continue unchallenged, humans are surely the next in line"--Container.
8682) Environmental heroes
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"Be thankful for those individuals who care enough to make a difference. From across our globe, these special people are taking on unique environmental challenges and in the process protecting our world. Each person, each effort, brings hope to us all, whether it's re-wilding, rebuilding, preserving, enlightening, surmounting or conserving."--Container.
8683) Green good news
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"That old adage 'what you don't know can't hurt you' doesn't hold up as well when we're speaking of the environment. Around the globe environmental news worthy events are happening that could have close and serious consequences. But there is other news too, really good and hopeful news, news you should know. Now you've really got something to think about."--Container.
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R.J. Cutler presents one of the worlds most controversial and powerful political figures. Cutler gives viewers a surprising personal look into the life of the former Vice President, from his early days in Washington to his time in the White House with President George W. Bush.
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"Everyone knows that Barack Obama is the first African-American president. But, did you know that he doesn't like ice cream, or that his favorite game is Scrabble or that he flew kites competitively when he was a kid in Indonesia? President Obama's journey to the White House is fascinating and filled with many interesting twists and turns. This program follows the events, people and places who shaped and impacted President Obama's life from a young...
8687) Ancient marvels
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This PBS Explorer Collection includes: Secrets of Stonehenge (NOVA); Riddles of the Sphinx (NOVA); Ghosts of Machu Picchu (NOVA); Secrets of the Parthenon (NOVA); and Secrets of Lost Empires II: Easter Island/China Bridge (NOVA).
8688) Portrait of Jason
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This portrait of Jason Holliday, a black gay prostitute who dreams of a career as a nightclub performer, is drawn from twelve consecutive hours of filming in a New York City apartment.
As he reminisces about his life, Holliday discusses his homosexuality and the gay subcultures in San Francisco and New York. He jokes with the off-screen filmmaker and crew and maintains a sense of humor even as he recalls hustling, heroin addiction, and jail time....
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"Rosa" : On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks boarded a Montgomery, Alabama city bus and refused to give up her seat to a white man. Iconographic (14 minutes) / Lexile [registered trademark] : 900L / GRL: T / Ages 5-12.
"Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story From The Underground Railroad" : Henry dreams of a world where his life belongs to him. But when his family is sold, he risks everything for what he knows is right. With the strength and conviction of...
8690) The Midwest
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Students visit the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Missouri. They also visit the Great Lakes, and cross the Interior Plains as they learn about the region's history, culture, industry and natural resources. Some time is spent with a dairy farmer in Wisconsin, and they visit Chicago, the region's largest city, along with two spectacular sculptures carved into...
8691) Rising from ashes
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Two worlds collide when cycling legend Jonathan "Jock" Boyer moves to Rwanda to help the first Rwandan National Cycle Team in their six year journey to compete in the Olympic Games. Against impossible odds both Jock and the team find new purpose hope for a future as they rise from the ashes of their past.
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中文(繁體)
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Little Pim the panda teaches basic Mandarin Chinese vocabulary pertaining to playtime to young viewers. Alternates animated sequences of Little Pim with live action sequences of children enjoying everyday activities to teach babies, toddlers, and preschoolers over 60 Mandarin Chinese vocabulary words. Includes vocabulary reviews and a repeat play option.
8694) Ballettguttene
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Norwegian
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A documentary that follows, over four years, the struggles, set-backs and accomplishments of three friends and hopeful future dance stars: Lukas, Syvert, and Torgeir.
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Focuses on teaching youth and general audiences the importance of breast cancer prevention and early detection. Symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options are presented and emphasis is set on the importance of early detection through self-examination, where a step-by-step process is demonstrated. Learning the process at a young age enables each person to know what is normal for their body so that abnormalities can be instantly recognized and, if...
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Owlegories volume Vol. 2
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English
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Join Joey, Nora, Violet, Gus, and Twitch as the Professor sends them on adventures to learn about nature, faith, and God!
8697) Learn English with el Chavo: 2,body parts & clothes, seasons & calendar, sports, family & friends
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English
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Es un curso para aprender el idioma ingles de una forma diferente y divertida con los personajes de "El Chavo"
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In the brand-new, 2016, high-definition program, learn all about Harriet Tubman's early life, social impact, role in the Underground Railroad, later life and lasting, national legacy. Her noteworthy quotes are recounted by 'Harriet' herself. Detailed graphics, diagrams, and exciting video, as well as on-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment reinforce important concepts and make learning fun.
8699) Monica & David
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Explores the marriage of two adults with Down Syndrome and the family who strives to support their needs. Monica and David are blissfully in love and want what other adults have, an independent life. Full of humor, romance, and everyday family drama, intimate fly-on-the wall footage is used to reveal the complexity of their story. While Monica and David are capable beyond expectations, their parents, aware of mainstream rejection of adults with intellectual...
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