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2) Free Willy
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A story about the friendship that develops between a 12-year-old boy who knows what it's like to be without a family, and a whale confined in a too-small tank at an aquatic park.
3) Whales
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Did you know that whales breathe air just like people do? How about that a blue whale is one of the biggest mammals that ever lived? Discover these fascinating facts and more in this updated deep-dive into the biology of whales, including the latest information on whale sizes and statistics, how and why some whales use echolocation, and stories of recent whale rescue efforts. Gail Gibbons is a titan in the field of children's nonfiction, having published...
4) Oceans
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Features an exhilarating look under the sea through the eyes of those that live there. Incredible state-of-the-art-underwater filmmaking will take viewers breath away as they migrate with whales, swim alongside a great white shark, and race with dolphins at play. Includes first-ever images of elusive deepwater creatures, featurettes, music video, filmmaker annotations, and more.
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In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex was assaulted by something no one could believe: a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance. The real-life maritime disaster would inspire Herman Melville's Moby-Dick. But that told only half the story. This story reveals the encounter's harrowing aftermath, as the ship's surviving crew is pushed to their limits and forced to do the unthinkable to stay alive.
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In this new 2021 high-definition program, learn all about whales from fun facts to anatomy and physiology. What is the largest whale on earth? What are the different species of whales? What are the most surprising similarities between whales and humans? What is the life cycle of a whale? What can people do to protect endangered whales from extinction? The answers to these questions and more are covered in-depth with detailed graphics, diagrams, and...
7) Ocean giants
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Dolphins and whales may appear to be totally alien to us. But with their mental ability, group communication and the recent discovery that dolphins have individual names, they are closer to us than we ever imagined. Ace underwater cameramen Doug Allan and Didier Noirot embark on a quest to film the most amazing stories of whales and dolphins across the ocean world.
8) Moby Dick
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Ishmael was eager for a life of adventure on the high seas, so he joined the crew of a whaling ship called the Pequod and embarked on the adventure of a lifetime.
9) Moby Dick
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Ishmael sees his dream of a whaling voyage come true when he joins the crew of the Pequod, a sailing vessel leaving port in Nantucket. Unbeknownst to Ishmael and the mates, the Pequod₁s monomaniacal Captain Ahab is taking them all on a mad and personal mission to slay the great whale Moby Dick, an obsession that will open their eyes to the wonder and spectacle of man, of beast, and the inescapable nature of both.
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Celebrate 25 years of hilarious storytelling, silly songs and lovable characters with the VeggieTales 25th Anniversary 10-Movie Collection, featuring 2 full-length feature films and 8 of your favorite classic episodes! Since 1993, VeggieTales has presented meaningful life lessons with faith-based values like forgiveness, honesty and thankfulness in a way that is easy for kids to understand and helps to guide them in their day-to-day lives. Join a...
12) Whale rider
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A small Maori village faces a crisis when the heir to the leadership of the Nqati Konohi dies at birth and is survived only by his twin sister, Pai. Pai finds the strength to challenge her family and embraces a thousand years of tradition in order to fulfill her destiny.
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Archibald Asparagus stars as Jonah, who is chosen by God to help spread his message to the world. Unfortunately, his first stop on his evangelical tour is the city of Nineveh, where the residents while away their days bingeing on cheese snacks and arguing. Circumstances force Jonah to set sail across the ocean, where he's assisted by Khalil, and pirates who are led by the well-meaning but lethargic Mr. Lunt, Pa Grape, and Larry the Cucumber. However,...
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Jesse is a teenager settling into life with his adoptive parents, with an eye for girls and a feisty half-brother named Elvis. He never expects to see Willy again. But during a Pacific Northwest vacation, Jesse meets a special girl and to his delight, encounters Willy and his family. When a tanker runs aground and spills oil, the whales become trapped and the danger escalates when the oil ignites. To save Willy's family, Jesse must brave a sea of...
20) Whales
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Close-up encounters with the blue whale and follows the humpbacks, right whales, orcas and dolphins.