National Geographic

Product Description:

Nine programs from the National Geographic label are included on this collection.

30 YEARS OF NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SPECIALS: This retrospective on National Geographic specials spans 114 programs and offers such highlights as the anthropological findings of Louis and Mary Leakey, the first American expedition to the top of Mount Everest, Jacques-Ives Cousteau's remarkable undersea adventures, and, of course, plenty of incredible wildlife footage. Narrated by Richard Kiley.

ASTEROIDS: DEADLY IMPACT: In this installment of the three-part RESTLESS EARTH series, NASA scientists and other skywatchers consider the possibility of an asteroid's collision with Earth, with accounts of potential NEOs (Near Earth Objects).

DINOSAUR HUNTERS: Fossil-diggers and archaeologists take you on a fascinating tour of the prehistoric world of the dinosaurs as seen through their eyes. Learn how they piece together clues of the terrible lizards' evolution through the meticulous study of bone, stone, and even modern-day birds and reptiles.

NATURE'S FURY: An up-close examination of such natural forces as tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes and more, with first-hand footage and tales from people who've survived nature's onslaught.

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS: Tag along with National Geographic's award-winning photographers as they document the mysteries of nature in breathtaking compositions.

SUPERCROC: The skull of what is believed to be the largest crocodile to have ever lived was found recently in the Sahara Desert. Ten tons of crocodile approximately the size of a school bus, the mysteries behind this SUPERCROC are the focus of this NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC search. Dr. Paul Sereno, one of the explorers who uncovered the fossil of the beast, and reptile specialist Dr. Brady Barr make a global trek to discover more about this gigantic creature who likely devoured other prehistoric animals. Computer animation is used to display what the massive crocodile looked like and how he might have survived during his time. Narrated by Sam Neill.

SURVIVING EVEREST: The world's most tempting mountain has caused the deaths of many brave souls who have dared to conquer it. Get up close and personal with it and see if you have what it takes to... survive Everest.

TIGERS OF THE SNOW: Naturalist photographer Mark Stouffer accompanies a crew of conservationists traversing the tundra while tracking the movements of endangered Siberian tigers.

NATURE'S INFERNO: Perhaps the most devastating force in all of nature is that of the volcano during eruption. This NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC volume takes a look at these natural wonders, particularly two legendary structures, Mount Unzen in Japan and Mount Pinatubo in the Philipines. Volcanologists are followed as they predict eruptions and attempt to save lives.

Plot Keywords:

Dinosaurs | Photographers