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National Geographic


Biologia

A2 - 800 WORDS - Pre-Intermediate

Arctic Whale Danger!
In the Arctic Ocean, a baby whale goes too close to land. It cannot get back to the water. A group of whales are trapped by moving ice. They cannot get back to open water. Will the whales find safety before it’s too late? Arctic Whale Danger! + DVD-ROM  13,50 €

Happy Elephants
Elephants are social animals. In nature, they live happily in family groups. However, people sometimes use elephants for work or put them in zoos. What can people do to make these elephants healthy and happy? How can they stay that way? Happy Elephants + DVD-ROM  13,50 €

Farley the Red Panda
At America’s San Diego Zoo, they have a new special animal. It’s a "red panda" named "Farley." Life hasn’t been easy for Farley. He’s had some big problems. He also has some big changes ahead! What kind problems did Farley have? What’s going to happen to him? Farley the Red Panda + DVD-ROM   13,50 €

Gorilla Watching Tours
Africa’s mountain gorilla population has been getting smaller for many years. But now, the situation is improving. People have been visiting the area and paying to see gorillas in their natural environment. The money is helping to keep the gorillas safe. Will it save them?
Gorilla Watching Tours + DVD-ROM   13,50 €

Puffin Rescue!
Puffins are a kind of bird that lives in Iceland. Each year baby puffins, or bufflings, leave their homes to find the sea. Sometimes the pufflings get lost and cannot find their way. Groups of people must rescue, or help, the pufflings. How do people rescue the pufflings? 
Puffin Rescue! + DVD-ROM   13,50 €

The Memory Man
Gianni Golfera can remember almost everything. Scientists want to study his mind because he can remember so much. Some think his environment improved his memory. Others think that Gianni’s memory came from his parents, Where did his great memory come from? The Memory Man + DVD-ROM   13,50 €

Wild Animal Trackers
In southern Africa, there is a group of people called ‘Bushmen.’ These people know a lot about wild animals. However, sometimes the Bushmen cannot tell others about the animals, because they don’t speak the same language. How can the Bushmen share what they know? Wild Animal Trackers + DVD-ROM   13,50 €

Birds in Paradise
Trinidad and Tobago is famous for its beautiful birds. One man has made it his life’s work to study them. He’s trying to photograph all of the 460 types of birds on the island. But there’s one special bird that’s difficult to find. Will he succeed? Birds in Paradise + DVD-ROM   13,50 €

Cambodia Animal Rescue
In some areas of Cambodia, there are few people around. Because of this, people go there to catch and kill animals illegally for food or to sell. If these animals don’t get help, there will soon be none left! Who will save the animals before it’s too late?
Cambodia Animal Rescue + DVD-ROM   13,50 €

Night Hunt
In an Okavango wetlands area, a young serval cat is going out for his first night hunt. These cats catch small animals for food. However, they must be very careful. There are many larger animals that want to hunt them! Will the young serval be safe and successful? Night Hunt + DVD-ROM  
13,50 €

Killer Bees! 
The native bees of Central America are important for farmers, the rain forests, and food production. However, a new kind of ‘killer bee’ is moving in and taking over the rain forests. What will happen to the native bees? Can the killer bees be stopped? Killer Bees + DVD-ROM  13,50 €

Blue Cows?
Farmers in India are having a serious problem. A local animal is eating their food. However, the farmers cannot hurt the animal because it has a special name. How can a name protect an animal? What will the farmers do? Blue Cows? + DVD-ROM   13,50 €

Cupid the Dolphin
Dolphins are intelligent animals that live in the ocean. Every year thousands of dolphins swim too close to beaches by mistake and get caught. If left outside the water, they can die. This happened to a dolphin in Texas named Cupid. What happened to Cupid? Was he saved? Cupid the Dolphin + DVD-ROM  13,50 €

Wild Animal Town
In the town of Kariba, Africa, people and animals live together happily. The town was built in a place where wild animals live. As long as both humans and animals obey certain rules, they can live peacefully. What are the rules in Kariba? How dangerous is it there? Wild Animal Town + DVD-ROM 13,50 €

Orangutan Language
Orangutans are animals that are similar to humans in many ways. One similarity is their ability to communicate through language. This ability is being studied in a program at a zoo in Washington, D.C. What is the purpose of this program? How does it work? Orangutan Language + DVD-ROM  13,50 €

Saving the Pandas!
Giant Pandas are considered the national treasure of China. Unfortunately, these animals are becoming extinct. The people of China are working hard to save pandas from disappearing. Why are they becoming extinct? What are the Chinese people doing to save them? Saving the Pandas! + DVD-ROM   13,50 €

Zoo Dentists
Two dentists in California treat some very special patients. Their patients are animals! Animals can develop dental problems just like humans. These dentists help them, but sometimes it can be dangerous. Have they ever been hurt by an animal? How do they treat dangerous animals?
Zoo Dentists + DVD-ROM   13,50 €

B2 - 1900 WORDS Upper-Intermediate

Giant Cave Crocs!
Most crocodiles live above ground but an unusual group of crocodiles in Africa lives underground, in caves. A team of scientists will go to Madagascar to learn more about these crocodiles. Will they find any crocodiles? What will happen if they do find a real giant cave croc? Giant Cave Crocs! + DVD-ROM  13,50 €

Bird Girl
Mary Lou Robertson is a young girl in Florida who has an interesting hobby; she watches birds. In fact, she loves birds so much, that at age 13, she’s even writing a children’s book about them. Why does Mary Lou love birds so much? How did she write a book at such a joung age? Bird Girl + DVD-ROM   13,50 €

B2 - 2200 WORDS Upper-Intermediate

Cheetah in Focus
A National Geographic team in Botswana sets out on the difficult task of filming one of the most beautiful creatures on earth; the cheetah. Cheetahs are presently endangered and the team’s goal is to show how important these animals are through photographs. 
Cheetah in Focus + DVD-ROM  13,50 €

Shark Alley
In Shark Alley, South Africa, people often go underwater in protected environments to watch great white sharks in their natural surroundings. Some people believe that this makes the sharks more violent, others feel there is no change in behavior. Two researchers want to find the truth. How do they study the sharks? What do they find out? Shark Alley + DVD-ROM   13,50 €

Aquarium on Wheels
People often visit aquariums to see sea creatures in their natural environment, but in Baltimore, a local program brings aquarium exhibits to people. Local teenagers travel to schools an libraries to educate children about sea life and conversation. How do people react to Aquarium on Wheels? What do the teenagers learn from their work? Aquarium on Wheels + DVD-ROM   13,50 €

Koalas
Koalas are recognized around the world for their cute and lovable appearance. But unfortunately the koala population is rapidly declining because their natural home in the thick forests of Australia is being destroyed. What can be done to help the koalas? Who is working to save them? Koalas + DVD-ROM   13,50 €

The King of the Spiders
Goliath tarantulas are the most enormous spiders in the world. Most people consider them to be extremely dangerous and avoid them, but not tarantula expert Rick West. He seeks out tarantulas because he has an important story to tell. What information does West want to share with the world? Are tarantulas as dangerous as people think? The King of the Spiders + DVD-ROM  13,50 €

The Amazing Human Body
The human body is an amazing ‘machine’ made up of different systems that allow us to do things like run, eat, and even breath. These systems work together to keep the body functioning normally and healthily. How does the human body actually work? What jobs do the systems perform?
The Amazing Human Body + DVD-ROM   13,50 €

The Snake Detective
A snake park in the Sultanate of Oman has a serious problem: all but one of their snakes have died. The owner of the park has hired a ‘snake detective’ to uncover the mystery of the dying snakes. Why did the snakes die? Will the snake detective be able to save the new snakes?
The Snake Detective + DVD-ROM   13,50 €

C1 - 3000 WORDS Advanced
The Perfect Swarm
In the 1800s, the Rocky Mountain locust brought massive destruction to Western settlers. Then, the insects suddenly disappeared-almost without a trace. Now scientists hope to find a reason for the locust’s extinction. What caused the Rocky Mountain locust to disappear? Where will the scientists find the answers? The Perfect Swarm + DVD-ROM   13,50 €

Red Devils!
Humboldt squid, or ‘Red Devils’, are the world’s largest animal without a backbone. These sometimes dangerous creatures live in the deep waters of the Gulf of California. A researcher and professional diver have come to the Gulf to learn more about them. Will they find any ‘Red Devils’? Will they be able to observe them safely? Red Devils! + DVD-ROM  13,50 €

Natacha’s Animal Rescue
Fish River Canyon, a beautiful region in southern Namibia, was once a place where wild animals ran free. However, hunters, and farmers have claimed the lives of thousands of these animals and left the land bare. Natacha, a conservationist, now plans to bring the animals back to the canyon. What kinds of animals will she bring? How will she do it? Natacha’s Animal Rescue + DVD-ROM   13,50 €

Maantieto

Life on the Orinoco
The Orinoco River is one of the longest rivers in the world. Many lives depend on this river. Many people, animals and plants live in or near the water. However, things are changing on the Orinoco. Why? What will happen to life on the Orinoco? Life on the Orinoco + DVD-ROM  13,50 €

Snow Magic!
Snow is very important for Dan Raedeke. The success of his business depends on it. But this year, it’s too warm for natural snow, and Dan needs help. He needs a little ´snow magic´! What is Dan’s business? How will he get snow? Snow Magic + DVD-ROM 13,50 €

Volcano Trek
Two scientists are travelling in Ethiopia to study a very old volcano. Volcanoes can be dangerous, because they have hot, melted rock inside. But they also offer important information. Will the scientists make it safely to the volcano? What will they learn? Volcano Trek + DVD-ROM  13,50 €

The Missing Snows of Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. It’s in a hot, tropical area, but it’s so high it’s always been covered in ice and snow. Now, this ice and snow is disappearing. Why is this happening? How is it affecting the area around the mountain? The Missing Snows of Kilimanjaro + DVD-ROM  13,50 €

Living with a Volcano
A ‘volcano’ is a mountain with a large hole at the top. ‘Active’ volcanoes can be dangerous because they can erupt, or produce very hot, melted rock. In Sicily, there are several towns near a large volcano. Why do people live in such a dangerous place? Is it safe? Living with a Volcano + DVD-ROM  13,50 €

The Three Rivers of Zambia
Zambia, Africa, is nowhere near an ocean, but it is heavily influenced by water. Three great rivers flow through Zambia which impact the lives of the people and animals near them. How do the rivers impact life around them? How can humans protect these valuable rivers? The Three Rivers of Zambia + DVD-ROM  13,50 €

Gliding across the Gobi
Two National Geographic explorers take an exciting and difficult trip to the Gobi Desert. When they finally get there, one explorer wants to take pictures of the desert in an interesting way. Why is it so difficult to cross the desert? How does the explorer take pictures of the Gobi? Gliding across the Gobi + DVD-ROM  13,50 €

Ilmasto

Tornado Chase
Tornadoes are large storms that can cause huge amounts of damage and destruction. Most people run from tornadoes, but some researchers chase them! They want to study the storms to develop better methods for predicting them. How do they find these tornadoes? How do they collect their information? Tornado Chase + DVD-ROM 13,50 €

Polar Bears in Trouble
Polar bears are some of the largest and most dangerous hunters in the cold regions of the North. Their bodies are built for winter and they do best in the coldest areas. Unfortunately, polar bears are becoming threatened due to changes in the world’s climate. How does global warming affect polar bears? What must be done to save them? Polar Bears in Trouble + DVD-ROM  13,50 €

How’s the Weather?
The weather on Earth is always changing. One day it’s cloudy, the next day it’s sunny, and the day after that - who knows? Well, meteorologists do! Meteorologists are scientists that can predict the weather. But how do they do it? What causes these weather changes? How’s the Weather + DVD-ROM  13,50 €

Energia

Solar Cooking
Two people from the United States have developed an efficient and healthy way to cook using the sun. Solar cooking is good for the environment and is also extremely helpful to people in certain countries. Why is solar cooking important to some countries? How can solar cooking help save lives? Solar Cooking + DVD-ROM  13,50 €

Avaruus

Mars on Earth
The arctic region of Canada is home to a huge depression in the earth called the Haughton Crater. A group of explorers has come to the area to have an opportunity to face challenges similar to those expected when travelling to Mars. What challenges will they meet? What preparations are being made for Mars - on Earth?
Mars on Earth + DVD-ROM  13,50 €

Takaisin  National Geographic

Takaisin  National Geographic