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Kids planet. [videorecording].
It's a habit to travel together, but this time we will travel in time learning the legacies that have been left in different cultures. We will start our trip 2500 years ago in Ancient Greece and we will see that it's known by its famous philosophers, for being the cradle of astronomy, the Olympic Games, the democracy, among others. Then we will go to the Middle Ages, known as a dark stage for its wars and plagues, but had positive aspects such as the preparation of the Magna Carta and various artistic creations. We will go to the Renaissance period which as the word says, is a reborn from the dark, which left many important contributions such as the printing press, the works of Da Vinci, the trips of Marco Polo, the works of Shakespeare, and the astronomical discoveries of Galileo. Our last destination will be the Baroque period, noted for being extravagant and very ornamented, both in its architecture and decoration, as in its clothes and hairstyles. At that time, they begin to make public the first operas, and musicians such as Vivaldi, Handel, and Bach are introduced. In literature characters like Miguel de Cervantes and science Newton tell us about gravity. A rich episode of culture with very valuable information that all must know.DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Children's films.; Educational films; Nonfiction films.; Civilization History; Time travel;
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Ancient marvels [videorecording]. by Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)(CARDINAL)189964;
V.1:Secrets of Stonehenge -- V.2: Riddles of the Shinx -- V.3: Ghosts of Machu Picchu -- V.4: Secrets of the Parthenon -- V.5: Secrets of lost empires II: Easter Island/China Bridge.Travel the globe in search of some of ancient civilization's greatest architectural achievements - from the jungles of South America to the Egyptian desert. How were these massive monuments erected without the aid of modern technology? And why?Rating: Not rated.DVD, region 1, NTSC, widescreen; English stereo.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Nonfiction films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Civilization, Ancient.;
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Brazil.
Includes bibliographical references (page 379) and index.Introduction -- History -- Features -- Insights -- Places -- Travel tips -- Maps.Be inspired by the new edition of Insight Guide Brazil, a comprehensive full-color guide to one of the most exciting countries in the world. The awe-inspiring Amazon Rainforest, amazing beaches, and historic towns are only a sample of what Brazil has to offer. Insight Guides' unrivaled coverage of history and culture provides an essential introduction to the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games host nation. Our Best Of Brazil highlights the country's top attractions, including Sugar Loaf mountain, Salvador's colonial architecture, the riches of the Amazon, and of course, Carnival! Descriptive region-by-region accounts of where to go are enhanced by beautiful photographs, while all major sights are cross-referenced with full-color maps, and the travel tips section provides a wealth of information on how to plan your trip, plus our selection of the best hotels.
Subjects: Guidebooks.;
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Russia. by Bennetts, Marc,author.(CARDINAL)426519; Bloom, Greg,author.(CARDINAL)355410; Di Duca, Marc,author.(CARDINAL)340232; Haywood, Anthony,author.(CARDINAL)686878; Kaminski, Anna,author.(CARDINAL)354567; Masters, Tom,1977-author.(CARDINAL)689460; Ragozin, Leonid,author.(CARDINAL)596918; Richmond, Simon,author.(CARDINAL)419946; Sheward, Tamara,author.(CARDINAL)424530; St. Louis, Regis,author.(CARDINAL)690037; Vorhees, Mara,author.(CARDINAL)342130;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Plan your trip. Welcome to Russia ; Russia map ; Russia's top 20 ; Need to know ; First time Russia ; Getting your visa ; If you like ; Month by month ; Itineraries ; Great train journeys ; Russian adventures ; Regions at a glance -- On the road. Moscow ; Golden Ring ; St Petersburg. Around St Petersburg ; Leningrad region ; Western European Russia. South of Moscow ; North & west of Moscow ; Kaliningrad region ; Northern European Russia. Republic of Karelia ; White Sea ; Kola Peninsula ; Vologda & around ; Volga region. Nizhny Novgorod region ; Republic of Tatarstan ; Ulyanovsk & Samara regions ; Saratov & Volgograd regions ; Astrakhan regions ; Republic of Kalmykia ; Russian Caucasus. Kuban steppe ; Black Sea Coast ; Mineral water spas ; Central Caucasus ; The Urals. Perm territory ; Sverdlovsk region ; Republic of Bashkortostan & Chelyabinsk region ; Western Siberia. Altai ; Eastern Siberia. Khakassia Republic & southern Krasnoyarsk territory ; Tuva ; Krasnoyarsk region ; Western BAM ; Lake Baikal ; Southern Buryatiya & Zabaikalsky territory ; Russian Far East. Eastern Trans-Siberian ; Eastern BAM ; Sakha Republic ; Sakhalin Island ; Kamchatka -- Understand. russia today ; History ; The Russian people ; Religion ; Performing arts & music ; Literature & cinema ; Architecture & visual art ; Food & drink ; Landscape & wildlife -- Survival guide. Directory, A-Z ; Transport ; Language.A guide to traveling in Russia that provides information on the country's history, culture, top experiences, out-of-the-way locales, and architectural wonders, and provides listings for hotels, restaurants, and shops.
Subjects: Guidebooks.;
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Libya in pictures / by DiPiazza, Francesca,1961-(CARDINAL)467501;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- The land -- Mediterranean coastal region -- The Sahara -- Climate -- Water, environmental issues, and natural resources -- Flora and fauna -- Cities -- History and government -- Phoenician and Greek settlement -- Romans arrive -- The coming of Islam -- Bedouin invasions -- Spaniards, Ottomans, and pirates -- The Sanusi Brotherhood -- Italian colonization -- Guerrilla war -- World War II and independence -- Oil and revolution -- Libya under Qadhafi -- Rising tensions -- The end of sanctions -- Government -- The people -- Ethnic groups -- Language -- Health and housing -- Education -- Family life and women -- Cultural life -- Religion -- Literature and communications -- Architecture and art -- Music and dance -- Holidays and festivals -- Sports and recreation -- Food -- The economy -- Oil and other mining -- Industry and trade -- Agriculture and fishing -- Transportation -- Services and tourism -- The future -- For more information -- Timeline -- Fast facts -- Currency -- Flag -- National anthem -- Famous people -- Sights to see -- Glossary --Selected bibliography -- Further reading and websites -- Index.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Illustrated works.;
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Living in Provence / by Stoeltie, Barbara,author,photographer.; Stoeltie, Rene,author,photographer.; Taschen, Angelika,editor.;
Nestled in the south of France, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, is a land renowned for its lavender fields, fine cuisine, golden sun, and dreamy landscapes. The region of Provence has inspired such masters as Alphonse Daudet and Vincent van Gogh. So enthralled was Paul Cezanne by the Mont Sainte-Victoire that he immortalized it in a series of paintings. We enter his Provence studio, which still looks the same as it did over a century ago, as well as the house where Frederic Mistral, 1904 Nobel Prize winner, lived and wrote. We also admire the wrought-iron staircase and embroidered curtains of the Hotel Nord-Pinus in Arles, which hosted the likes of Napoleon III, Jean Cocteau, and Picasso. This updated edition gathers the region's most remarkable homes and interiors, complete with insightful captions, enthralling double spreads, and brand new photography. Across picturesque villages perched atop rocky hillsides, quaint gardens filled with olive trees and the heady scent of lavender, tiled rooftop terraces and warm, ochre tones: this book paints a gorgeous picture of Provencal living.
Subjects: Interior architecture.; Interior decoration.;
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Nepal / by Burbank, Jon,1951-(CARDINAL)363339; Elias, Josie.(CARDINAL)498610;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Nepal.Accelerated Reader ARAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Young adult literature.;
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Peoples of the Arctic and Subarctic. by World Book, Inc.(CARDINAL)170438;
Who were the peoples of the Artic and subarctic? -- Origins and migrations -- Challenge of the far north -- The Taiga -- Inventions from the past Arctic and subarctic society -- Artic and subarctic society -- Roles of men and women -- One who thinks -- Solving problems -- Conflict -- The spirit world -- Shamans--links to the spirits -- Taboos -- Ceremonies and celebrations -- Marriage -- Learning traditions -- Food in the Arctic and subarctic -- Communal hunts -- Arctic homes -- Subarctic homes -- Clothing in the Arctic Clothing in the subarctic -- Dogs in the Arctic and subarctic -- Arctic travel -- Subarctic travel -- Entertainment -- Challenges to tradition -- Looking ahead."A discussion of the Indians of the Arctic and Subarctic regions of North America, including who the people were, where they lived, their civilization, social structure, religion, art, architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended readings, web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Paleo-Eskimos; Paleo-Eskimos; Inuit; Inuit; Indians of North America; Indians of North America;
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Visions of Sicily [videorecording] by Toperoff, Sam.(CARDINAL)150330; Acorn Media (Firm)(CARDINAL)340133; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)(CARDINAL)189964; WLIW (Television station : Long Island, N.Y.);
The ultimate in armchair travel to Sicily, offering a unique aerial view shot from a helicopter, via a mounted camera, to showcase the island's breathtaking scenery and abundant architectural wonders, with informative narrative and a soundtrack of traditional regional music.MPAA rating: Not rated.DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo.
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Historic sites in Virginia's Northern Neck and Essex County : a guide / by Wolf, Thomas A.,editor.(CARDINAL)819929; White, Edward J.,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.This second edition of this popular work contains updates, corrections, and forty-two additions to the previous highly successful Guide for those who have an interest in the rich history of the Northern Neck region of Virginia and its historic sites. This six-county Tidewater region includes the birthplaces of George Washington, James Madison, James Monroe, and Robert E. Lee. The book includes a brief history of the re- gion beginning with the exploratory voyages by Capt. John Smith. The second edition removed a handful of non-conforming entries but added 42 newly-discovered sites
Subjects: Historic buildings; Architecture, Domestic; Historic buildings; Architecture, Domestic;
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