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In April 1986, an explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics becomes one of the world's worst man-made catastrophes. This epic five-part miniseries dramatizing the events surrounding the 1986 nuclear accident, as told through the stories of the brave men and women who made incredible sacrifices to save Europe from unimaginable disaster.
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Plants live secret, unseen lives. They are capable of forming mutually beneficial relationships with animals. But they can also be as aggressive, competitive, and dramatic as any living thing on our planet. Using specialist cameras, this spectacular series allows us to travel beyond the power of the human eye, to look closer at their interconnected world. Each episode introduces a set of plants, reveals the battles they face, and the ingenious ways...
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It's science time! Highlights Explore & Learn! videos combine educational segments with entertaining storytelling that will encourage young children's curiosity around science topics. Learn all about meat-eating plants and other interesting animal and plant facts in The Wonderful Animal Kingdom. Highlights is an essential part of childhood, inspiring memorable experiences for generations of families. Highlights' Fun with a Purpose! philosophy has...
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This intimate and unprecedented look at butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, bats and flowers is a celebration of life, as a third of the world's food supply depends on these incredible and increasingly threatened creatures. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg, 'Wings of Life' utilizes riveting high-speed, closer-than-close filmmaking techniques to showcase in spectacular detail these unsung heroes of our planet.
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In addition to learning about the structure and characteristics of seeds and plants, this program takes viewers to different locations around the globe. They will learn about the diversity of plants throughout the various land regions around the world. Graphics, animation and live-action footage will assist children in identifying characteristics of various plants on Earth. Kids will appreciate how plants have adapted to live in Polar Regions, tundra,...
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"A comedy, a love story and a cult classic starring a giant singing plant from outer space - what else could it be but Little Shop of Horrors? The 1986 film has a surprisingly complex history; it began as a short story, then became a low-budget film, before turning into an Off-Broadway play, when finally Frank Oz and his team created this quirky, dark screen version. Many fans do not know that this adaptation originally had a far more sinister ending,...
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Two groups of plants exhibit such intriguing behavior that a century and a half ago they attracted the attention of Charles Darwin. These same plants, the orchids and the carnivorous plants, still fascinate scientists today. In two, one-hour films, it reveals a world of deceit and treachery worthy of any fictional thriller.
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It started as just another assignment. Reporter Kimberly Wells and cameraman Richard Adams were covering the daily routine at an Los Angeles power plant when the unthinkable occurred: a nuclear accidnet that could have wiped out Southern California. And Richard caught it all on tape. When their TV station refuses to air the footage, Wells and Adams recruit plant supervisor Jack Godell to expose the terrifying truth: the facility is a ticking bomb....
12) The green planet
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Plants live secret, unseen lives. They are capable of forming mutually beneficial relationships with animals. But they can also be as aggressive, competitive, and dramatic as any living thing on our planet. Using specialist cameras, this spectacular series allows us to travel beyond the power of the human eye, to look closer at their interconnected world. Each episode introduces a set of plants, reveals the battles they face, and the ingenious ways...
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Through the ages, man has depended on plants for everything from oxygen to food to building supplies. Gives a colorful tour of the world's most dazzling flora - from the most magical to the most bizarre. Watch buds burst, flowers bloom, and discover the myriad ways plants struggle to survive.
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Plant parts and their uses: Roots, stems, leaves, fruit, and seeds -- plants have all the parts they need! Learn about each part of a plant and its purpose.
Plant lifecycles: With the help of a friendly scarecrow, students identify the basic needs of plants. They learn how seeds grow into plants and that the plant goes through changes called a lifecycle.
How plants grow: Students will investigate and understand that in order for seeds to germinate...
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For 65 million years, Madagascar was lost to the world, isolated, undiscovered, and untouched by humans. Left to its own devices it became a hotbed of evolution, resulting in the greatest concentration of unique creatures anywhere on the planet. More than 80% of Madagascar's animals and plants are found nowhere else on Earth. Recognized as one of the world's most important biodiversity hotspots.
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Little lies lead to bigger truths in this charming Irish dramedy. Environmental consultant Kate Ryan goes undercover in a small town to quell objections to a wind farm. But Kate has a complicated history with Carrigeen. Soon after arriving with her son, she runs into an ex-friend and an old flame and realizes her task won't be a breeze.
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More antics with the Simpson family. Includes all 22 season four episodes, commentaries, deleted scenes, storyboards, featurettes, and much more. Episodes include: Kamp Krusty, A Streetcar Named Marge, Homer the Heretic, Lisa the Beauty Queen, Treehouse of Horror III, Marge Gets a Job, New Kid on the Block, Mr. Plow, Lisa's First Word, Homer's Triple Bypass, Marge vs. the Monorail, Selma's Choice, Brother From the Same Planet, Duffless, I Love Lisa,...
18) Pu-239
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While working at a nuclear power plant, Timofey is exposed to a deadly dose of radiation while trying to avert a plant disaster. Instead of rewarding Timofey for his efforts, the plant treats him as a scapegoat, offering no compensation to him or his family. Desperate to provide security for his wife and son, Timofey steals a small amount of PU-239 - weapons-grade- plutonium - and heads to Moscow to sell it on the black market. Timofey struggles to...
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The goonies: A band of misfit kids searches for buried treasure in a subterranean cavern. Here they cross the path of Mama Fratelli and her outlaw brood. The kids befriend Fratelli's hideously deformed (but soft-hearted) son, who comes to their rescue.
Batman: There's a new breed of criminals in Gotham City, led by the infamous joker. Their random attacks via acid-based make-up are just the beginning.
Beetlejuice: After Barbara and Adam Maitland...
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