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This is the story of the last two northern white rhinos, Najin and Fatu, as the species has fallen victim to poaching, wars, climate change, and Asian economic boom to become functionally extinct, as well as the story of the scientists and conservationists around the world fighting to save the species through scientific innovation.
Pub. Date
[2015]
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2 videodiscs (300 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Take a stunning new look at our wild planet by turning the cameras around to show the world as it really is, with humans in the picture. Dr. M. Sanjayan journeys to the frontiers of where man and animal meet to discover how our relationship with the greatest natural history events on the planet can provide a key to preserving our present and enriching our future.
Pub. Date
[2019]
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1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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"Sharkwater Extinction is a thrilling, action adventure journey that follows filmmaker Rob Stewart as he exposes the billion dollar illegal shark fin industry and the political corruption behind it. This is Stewart's third film following his multi-award-winning features, Sharkwater and Revolution. Sharkwater Extinction dives into the often violent underworld of the pirate fishing trade. Shark finning is still rampant, shark fin soup is still being...
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"In this scientifically informed account of the changes occurring in the world over the last century, award-winning broadcaster and natural historian shares a lifetime of wisdom and a hopeful vision for the future. See the world. Then make it better. I am 93. I've had an extraordinary life. It's only now that I appreciate how extraordinary. As a young man, I felt I was out there in the wild, experiencing the untouched natural world - but it was an...
10) The Lorax
Pub. Date
2012
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1 videodisc (25 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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Presents Dr. Seuss's "The Lorax," a story that illustrates the consequences of pollution and shares the tale of the Lorax, who tried to protect his forest home from the Once-ler and his destructive ways.
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Pandemonium, the home and bird sanctuary that Raffin shares with some of the world's most remarkable birds, is a conservation organization dedicated to saving and breeding birds at the edge of extinction, with the goal of eventually releasing them into the wild. Raffin discusses her crusade to save precious lives, and offers rare insights into how following a passion can transform not only oneself but also the world.
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Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all... When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource. Inspired by the many indigenous-led movements across North America, this bold and lyrical picture book issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption.
13) Bears
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Pub. Date
2017.
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48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 cm.
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"Find out why many bear species are in danger of dying out, what effect these animals have on the environment, and what people are doing to save them from extinction"--
14) The library book
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2018.
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"Orlean chronicles the LAPL fire and its aftermath to showcase the larger, crucial role that libraries play in our lives; delves into the evolution of libraries across the country and around the world, from their humble beginnings as a metropolitan charitable initiative to their current status as a cornerstone of national identity; brings each department of the library to vivid life through on-the-ground reporting; studies arson attempts to burn a...
15) Gorillas
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Pub. Date
2017.
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48 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 22 cm.
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"Find out why gorillas are in danger of dying out, what effect these animals have on the environment, and what people are doing to save them from extinction"--
Examines why gorillas are endangered, discussing their effect on the environment and exploring how people are trying to save them.
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (132 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Based on the New York Times bestselling book by the same name, provides a straightforward look at the green energy revolution taking place all around us. Featuring the inventors and entrepreneurs who are leading the charge in this mission, we'll see how going green is not only good for the planet, but it's also good for business.
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