South America

Discovery Channel. Viewers will tour the natural and historical treasures of one of the world's most diverse continents, including a meeting with two unique creatures of the Galapagos that intrigued Charles Darwin. Viewers will also travel to the ruins of the ancient Inca city of Cuzco, Peru, and see the majestic cataracts at Iguacu Falls, where water and gravity collide. Meets National Education Standards. Includes a teacher's guide. ~ No longer available ~

DVD. Modern Times Wonders The thirteen hundred kilometre Rio Iguazu flows into the Rio Parana, the third largest major river of South America where, on the border between Brazil and Paraguay, one of the largest hydroelectric power plants on earth was built, the Itaipu Dam. Tall tubes lead the dam's water to the turbines and it has been calculated that around forty times the entire water mass of the awesome Iguazu Waterfalls passes through. Each year, eighteen generators produce around seventy five billion kilowatt-hours of electricity mainly to supply Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais in Brazil. A work force of up to thirty thousand took part in the creation of this gigantic project and it is thought that the amount of concrete that was used in its construction was enough to rebuild the whole of Rio De Janeiro! It is almost eighteen kilometres long and has a height of a hundred and ninety six metres. The Itaipu Dam and adjoining hydroelectric plant are indeed a remarkable architectural wonder of the twentieth century. The force of nature tamed by man!

DVD. ABCD. 53 Minutes. Paraguay is an interesting country, spanning across the South American continent. It was named after the Paraguay River, which forms the backbone of the entire country.In the language of the original inhabitants Guaran? means "water that goes all the way to the ocean". The film introduces not only the beauties and points of interest in the Paraguayan nature, but also its history and current picture of life, including a visit to a native Indian village Chamacoco at the north of the country.We'll take you to the famous Calera, where to this day lime is being produced the old fashioned way and stroll through the colonial city Concepci?n and the metropolis Asunci?n.You'll see the great dessert Gran Chaco, which today is the home to several Indian tribe.Jesuit missions recorded on the UNESCO list are awaiting you as well as one of the greatest wonders of the modern world- the Itaip? dam.We will visit a Czech countryman, who founded a Slavic association, and at the end you will see one of the greatest natural wonders on the planet - the Iguazu waterfalls.

Just below the snow-capped mountain peaks, where the winds howl and a perpetual mist rises from the jungle below, live the Qeros. 53 minutes ? 2001

DVD. Globe Trekker. Beginning in Uruguay’s capital Montevideo, Holly discovers its colonial Spanish history and charm. After trying the local cuisine, she travels down to the beach and gets a taste of the annual carnival festivities. She then drives along the coastline to Punta del Este and Cabo Polonio before heading north to Taquarembo to take part in the biggest gaucho festival in the world. Travelling on to Paraguay, Holly heads to its capital Asunción to take in the sights and learn about its colonial and political past. She then visits the lakeside resorts of Areguá and San Bernardino before trekking to the Jesuit mission ruins in Trinidad. In the north, Holly finishes her journey visiting Paraguay’s last surviving indigenous hunter gatherers at the Mbaracayú Nature Reserve.

DVD. The World Atlas. 39 Minutes. The Atlas steps into the digital age. A new one-of-a-kind World Atlas covering all parts of the globe with animated maps from Rand McNally and in-depth cultural and historical information. Each episode is dedicated to different countries, containing four distinct features - physical geography, political geography, popular locations, and thematic maps. The new digitally animated one-of-a-kind version of an Atlas of the World like you have never seen before!

DVD. The World Atlas. 56 Minutes. The Atlas steps into the digital age. A new one-of-a-kind World Atlas covering all parts of the globe with animated maps from Rand McNally and in-depth cultural and historical information. Each episode is dedicated to different countries, containing four distinct features - physical geography, political geography, popular locations, and thematic maps. The new digitally animated one-of-a-kind version of an Atlas of the World like you have never seen before!

DVD. Green Paradise. 104 Minutes. Tropical Wonders and Dramatic Landscapes Explore the world’s most beautiful paradises! The natural beauty of these stunning locales has been preserved for centuries by local populations. Travel to these magical places and experience their splendors in stunning high definition. Learn about local wildlife and regional ecosystems. Meet the locals whose dedication has preserved these lands and who are now building their economies through sustainable eco-tourism. Filled with unforgettable imagery, Green Paradise tells the stories of the most gorgeous natural places on Earth! Brazil Part I: Fernando de Noronha is an archipelago of 21 islands and islets in the Atlantic Ocean. The life above and below sea is the main attraction of the island, where you can observe sea tortoises, dolphins, albatrosses and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Brazil Part II: Iguazu Falls are the most extensive waterfalls in the world. The water supports the most extraordinary biodiversity reserve on the planet in an astonish variety of ecosystems. Further to the north in the vastness of Brazil is another focal point of the marriage between land and water, the Pantanal. The diversity of the natural habitats is such that the Pantanal shelters an infinite number of species, such as caimans and jaguars. Chile Part I: Discover Chilean Patagonia, an exceptional landscape of mountains, glaciers, river and forests. In the middle of an extraordinary mountain range, two granite towers overlook the Patagonian plain and raging waters flow into the deep blue lakes layered with foam. Chile Part II: Known as the driest desert in the world, the Atacama, which stretches 1,500 miles along the Andes Cordillera, attracts visitors from all over the world. The spectacular drought helps to preserve archaeological sites dating back to the origins of the Likan Antai people.