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1) Bird
Series
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Takes you soaring through the sky and around the world in an exciting journey from the bird's distant dinosaur past to its present astonishing variety. Take an up-close look at the staggering range of sizes, shapes, and habitats of these creatures.
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Open your eyes to the wonders of the natural world as you fly along with the world's most gorgeous birds. From areas as remote as the Arctic to the lush forests of the Amazon. Through populated cities such as New York City and Paris. Five film crews followed a rich variety of bird migrations through 40 countries and each of the seven continents. Cinematographers used planes, gliders, helicopters and balloons to fly alongside, above, below and in front...
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When Jack (Drake Bell, "Drake & Josh", "iCarly") - an ordinary sparrow with dreams of becoming an extraordinary bird - is accidentally covered in colorful paint, he is thrilled about his new exotic appearance and believes that he'll now be able to impress Aurora (Ashley Tisdale, "High School Musical"), a beautiful canary who has recently escaped from her indoor cage.
8) Sky monsters
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As big a force as pterosaurs were in the history of life, they have largely remained a mystery to scientists. Now with the help of amazing special effects and engineering, learn about remarkable new discoveries that shed light on these creatures.
9) Crane song
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Every year some 80 percent of the world's Sandhill cranes make their way through a 75-mile stretch of Nebraska's central Platte River Valley on their spring migration. Crane Song weaves together the visuals and sound of the birds' journey with the stories and insights of the individuals who observe these creatures, as well as landowners endeavoring to ensure a habitat that is welcoming to the cranes.
11) Fly away home
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A 13-year old girl and her estranged father learn what family is all about when they adopt an orphaned flock of geese and teach them how to fly.
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Once on the brink of extinction, the eagle is one of America's triumphant comeback stories. The bald eagle is the continent's most recognizable aerial predator, with a shocking white head, electric yellow beak, and penetrating eyes. Most people know little about the eagle beyond its distinctive appearance.
14) The Birds
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When Melanie Daniels rolls into Bodega Bay in pursuit of eligible bachelor Mitch Brenner, the small California town is inexplicably attacked by thousands of birds.
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The central character is a strange little dinosaur with wings on its legs as well as its arms. The pigeon-sized Microraptor is the smallest adult dinosaur ever found, perhaps the first known tree-dweller. But could it fly? A top team of paleontologists, aeronautical engineers, and paleo-artists reconstruct Microraptor and build a sophisticated model for a wind tunnel experiment. The results have surprising implications for long-accepted ideas about...
17) Rio 2
Formats
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"Blu ... , Jewel ... and their three kids take a walk on the wild side and embark on a colorful, comical, music-filled journey through the Amazon"--Container.
18) World of raptors
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Join raptor expert Morley Nelson as he shows where to watch for hawks, eagles and falcons and how to identify them.
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Ever wonder... Why an ostrich eats rocks? How a robin gets its worm? Which bird's call is as loud as a chainsaw? Learn the answers to these questions and more in The Fascinating World of Birds. Appropriate for all ages, , , Watch amazing video of birds and learn fascinating facts. Each bird is clearly identified and shown in their natural habitat keeping viewers of all ages engaged. More advanced viewers wil enjoy learning larger concepts such as...
20) Top Wing
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Top Wing is an action-adventure preschool series that follows a team of eager young birds training at the Top Wing Academy through 7 adventures.
