| Description |
1 online resource (22 video files (approximately 660 min.)) : sd., col. |
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digital rda |
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video file rda |
| Series |
The great courses. Better living. Travel |
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Great courses (DVD). Better living. Travel.
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| Contents |
Episode 1 Passion for the Poles Episode 2 Seasons at the Poles Episode 3 Connections between the Poles Episode 4 The Saga of Arctic Exploration Episode 5 The Icy Heart of Polar Seas Episode 6 Geology of the Arctic Circle Episode 7 Science and Spirits of the Arctic Sky Episode 8 Indigenous Peoples of the Arctic Episode 9 Greenland and Arctic Islands Episode 10 Terrestrial Mammals in the Changing Arctic Episode 11 Seabirds of the Arctic and Antarctic Episode 12 Marine Mammals, from Whales to Walruses Episode 13 The Race for the South Pole Episode 14 Geological Features of Antarctica Episode 15 Antarctica's Window on the Universe Episode 16 Diving under Polar Ice Episode 17 Resource Development in Polar Seas Episode 18 South Georgia and Macquarie Episode 19 Living among the Penguins Episode 20 Antarctica - A Continent for Science Episode 21 Basics of Polar Photography Episode 22 Photographing Polar Landscapes. |
| Access |
Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Performer |
Presented by Sylvia A. Earle, Ralph Lee Hopkins, Fen Montaigne, Edward M. Murphy, Michael E. Wysession. |
| Summary |
Travel to the polar regions with five Arctic and Antarctic experts on an exquisite visual journey, produced in partnership with National Geographic. You'll encounter incredible wildlife, learn about the "heroic era" of polar exploration, discover how indigenous peoples thrive in these climates, and gain valuable tips on how to take captivating photographs in the otherworldly landscapes. |
| Audience |
Rated TVPG. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
Polar regions -- Discovery and exploration.
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| Added Author |
Knight, Derek, film producer, editor of moving image work.
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Westphal, Courtney, film producer, editor of moving image work.
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Leven, Jon, film director.
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Earle, Sylvia A., 1935- creator, speaker.
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Hopkins, Ralph Lee, creator, speaker.
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Montaigne, Fen, creator, speaker.
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Murphy, Edward M. (Edward Michael), creator, speaker.
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Wysession, Michael, creator, speaker.
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hoopla digital.
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| Music No. |
MWT12119963 |
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