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Examines the natural forces that formed the continent of North American. Recounts ways in which the continent's unique geology affected indigenous biology, human evolution, and civilizaton.

A survey of the forces of weather, geology, and disease that can cause natural disasters. Describes how human activity, such as pollution and globalization, can affect these forces of nature.

Cal West is an apprentice ranger of Black Water Island. For generations, rangers have guarded the Old herd agains the horrors released by the Rift. But greater challenges await Cal when his childhood friend, Meg Archer, returns home and a new threat may destroy the island.

Earth is big compared to a ladybug but small compared to a galaxy -- learn about the Earth not only through its comparison to other things but by touring some of the most extreme places on the planet. Find out what's most and least about the place you live.

Right now, scientists are working on ways to minimize the catastrophic impact of global warming. But they're not designing hybrids or fuel cells or wind turbines. They're trying to lower the temperature of the entire planet--with huge contraptions that suck CO2 from the air, machines that brighten clouds and deflect sunlight, even artificial volcanoes that spray heat-reflecting particles into the atmosphere. This is the radical and controversial world...

Spectacular on-location footage, evidence from geologists in the field, and dramatic graphics combine in this stunning series to show how immensely powerful forces of geology have shaped our planet.