James Cook and the Discovery of Australia
In 1415, the Portuguese launch a great era of explorations that will lead to the European discovery of the world. In the Age of Enlightenment, the competition is intense between France and the United Kingdom for the possession of North America and the West Indies, for the Indian colonies, but also f...
| Other Authors: | Infobase,, Balanga (Firm) |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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[Place of publication not identified] :
Balanga,
[2019]
Distributed by Infobase, |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (26 min., 0 sec)) : sound, color. |
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Butterfly Effect (Season 3).
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| Summary: |
In 1415, the Portuguese launch a great era of explorations that will lead to the European discovery of the world. In the Age of Enlightenment, the competition is intense between France and the United Kingdom for the possession of North America and the West Indies, for the Indian colonies, but also for Science. The two powers want to further knowledge in all fields, and discover all the still unknown lands. To this end, they have to face the immensity of the Pacific Ocean, crossed by Magellan in 1521, and believed to be home to a mythical Austral continent... |
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| Item Description: |
Originally released by Balanga, 2019. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 26, 2019. Colonization (5:02); Memory of Humanity (5:22); Coordinates (3:11); HMS Endeavour Sets Sail (2:22); Turning Point in History (4:36); Exploring Space (4:37); Credits: James Cook and the Discovery of Australia (0:47); Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. In 1415, the Portuguese launch a great era of explorations that will lead to the European discovery of the world. In the Age of Enlightenment, the competition is intense between France and the United Kingdom for the possession of North America and the West Indies, for the Indian colonies, but also for Science. The two powers want to further knowledge in all fields, and discover all the still unknown lands. To this end, they have to face the immensity of the Pacific Ocean, crossed by Magellan in 1521, and believed to be home to a mythical Austral continent... 9 - 12. Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback pltform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (26 min., 0 sec)) : sound, color. |
| Format: |
Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback pltform. |
| Audience: |
9 - 12. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |