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Water Life volume 2
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Dive into the Blue Planet and discover amazing and diverse worlds brimming with color and life. From tropical rainforests to coral reefs, miraculous and mysterious water holds the secrets to life on Earth
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Wild Life volume 6
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Animal migration through Mediterranean Iberia and Africa transforms the landscape. Some species make it to the peninsula without crossing the barrier of the Pyrenees, but other African travelers conquer the continent little by little.
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Green Paradise volume 7
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In contrast to its neighboring islands, which are volcanic, New Caledonia is a fragment of a former continent that broke away some 250 million years ago. Its flora and fauna are totally unique, and evolved in a vacuum. Discover these marvels in a personal way, through encounters with the people who cherish this protected wilderness.
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Green Paradise volume 1
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Explore the lesser known jungles, mountains, and lakes of the Dominican Republic. The country allows a glimpse at the history of the Tainos Indians, and a listen to the sound of the merengue music and dance, the great local rival to salsa music and dance.
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Green Paradise volume 3
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Known as the driest desert in the world, the Atacama stretches 1,500 miles along the Andes Cordillera. Spectacular droughts help to preserve archaeological sites dating back to the origins of the indigenous Likan Antai people.
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Scenic Walks of the World volume 4
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Follow Historic Pathways and discover the secrets of an ancient civilization as you venture through Macchu Picchu's thick forests and dramatic mountain passes. You will also explore medieval cities surrounded by vineyards and hillsides covered in olive groves in Italy's Umbria, discover the heart of America on the Appalachian Trail, and walk along the Great Wall of China and the legendary Silk Road.
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Wild Life volume 2
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Central America is home to some of the most breathtaking animals in the world. In vast and dramatic forests, several dynamic species of animal cohabitate - from the fierce jaguar to the clever monkey.
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Water Life volume 4
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Pollution, uncontrolled fishing, and other factors are having a devastating impact on ecosystems. As rainforests, rivers, seas, and wetlands are imperiled, so is the very existence of the species that inhabit them
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Green Paradise volume 6
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This nation is a veritable paradise for countless animal and plant species, showcasing a diversity of landscapes. Discover the Atlantic Coast with its gentle slopes and calm beaches, the steeper Pacific Coast, and the dry and wet tropical forests.
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Green Paradise volume 10
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In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the Tuamotus is one of the larges archipelagos in French Polynesia. Displaying stunning beauty, the islands now face the challenge of preserving the ecosystem of their coral gardens.
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Water Life volume 19
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Freshwater ecosystems barely make up one percent of the earth's surface, but forty percent of the world's species live here. There is non-stop drama in the calm and dense waters of the wetlands.
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Water Life volume 17
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Freshwater ecosystems barely make up one percent of the earth's surface, but forty percent of the world's species live here. There is non-stop drama in the calm and dense waters of the wetlands.
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Disney Parks volume 5
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All aboard the Disney Cruise Line in Port Canaveral! See a black and white restaurant turn into full color. Get a VIP tour of Disney's own private island paradise.
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Water Life volume 18
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Freshwater ecosystems barely make up one percent of the earth's surface, but forty percent of the world's species live here. There is non-stop drama in the calm and dense waters of the wetlands.
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Amazing Underground Secrets volume 3
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Our planet's underground world is our new frontier... it's full of potential, but harnessing it is difficult, and often very dangerous. Despite the risks, humans have been exploring the benefits of going underground for thousands of years. See the secret that kept the ancient, wealthy city of Petra at the center of trade routes for hundreds of years. Learn how the Italian city of Orvieto survived sieges. Marvel at Istanbul's ingenious cisterns,...
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Disney Parks volume 2
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The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California is the first in the family of Disney Parks that now spans the entire globe. See all the classic attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean and It's a Small World.
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Water Life volume 14
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Rainforests are as much a mystery as the ocean depths. Explore the most fertile, varied, and surprising ecosystem on the planet, home to plants and animals still unknown to us.
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Green Paradise volume 9
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Discover Raja Ampat, an archipelago composed of four main islands, covered in thick forest, and countless smaller islands. The beauty and variety of the Raja Ampat landscapes are breathtaking. Vast stretches of primary forest cover the islands, offering an ideal habitat for orchids, marsupials, and birds of paradise.
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Green Paradise volume 4
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Explore the string of islands that form Palau, namely by taking kayaks to discover the famous Rock Island. With over 200 islands, Palau offers one of the best places for diving in the world. The underwater sites are exceptional, canyons, underwater tunnels, caves and lagoons. The fish variety is impressive, and the sharks and manta rays will dazzle.
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Water Life volume 6
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The open sea is the largest ecosystem, and also the least known. It would take up to ten centuries of intensive work to inventory the marine species to be found here. Whales, sharks, jellyfish, and migrating sea turtles are just some of the awe-inspiring creatures featured.