Tunnels
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
[South Burlington, Vt.] : WGBH Boston Video, 2000.
Format
DVD
ISBN
1593752121, 9781593752125
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (67 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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Published
[South Burlington, Vt.] : WGBH Boston Video, 2000.
Language
English
ISBN
1593752121, 9781593752125
UPC
783421322592, 00783421322592
Notes
General Note
Originally produced in 2000 for broadcast on U.S. public television.
Creation/Production Credits
Edited by Mickey Green ; original music, Richard Einhorn ; cinematography, Bob Elfstrom, Mike Fox, Brian McDairmant, Terry Hopkins, Chris Cox, Erich Roland, Buddy Squires.
Participants/Performers
Hosted by David Macaulay.
Description
"How do tunnels stay dry under water? Who dug the first tunnels? Go underground with award-winning author-illustrator, and captivating storyteller, David Macaulay ... and get an amazing look at tunnels through spectacular film footage, little-known facts and dramatic recreations. From ancient Rome to the remarkable Channel Tunnel that connects France and England, Tunnels introduces courageous engineers, relives deadly disasters, and reveals little-known personal triumphs and tragedies."--Container.
System Details
DVD-ROM ; NTSC ; widescreen presentation ; access to printable materials requires computer with DVD-ROM drive and Adobe Reader software.
Language
Optional closed-captions.
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bernards Township Library - Adult Media - Video | DVD 624.19 TUN | Available |
| Morris County Library - Adult Media | 624.19 TUN DVD15725 | Available |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Channel Tunnel (Coquelles, France, and Folkestone, England) -- Design and construction.
Documentary television programs.
Educational television programs.
Educational television programs.
Historical television programs.
Holland Tunnel (Jersey City, N.J., and New York, N.Y.) -- Design and construction.
Hoosac Tunnel (Mass.) -- Design and construction.
Nonfiction television programs.
Railroad tunnels -- Massachusetts.
Subway tunnels.
Subways -- England -- London -- History.
Tunneling.
Tunnels -- Design and construction.
Tunnels -- Heating and ventilation.
Tunnels -- History.
Tunnels -- Rome -- History.
Tunnels.
Underwater tunnels.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Documentary television programs.
Educational television programs.
Educational television programs.
Historical television programs.
Holland Tunnel (Jersey City, N.J., and New York, N.Y.) -- Design and construction.
Hoosac Tunnel (Mass.) -- Design and construction.
Nonfiction television programs.
Railroad tunnels -- Massachusetts.
Subway tunnels.
Subways -- England -- London -- History.
Tunneling.
Tunnels -- Design and construction.
Tunnels -- Heating and ventilation.
Tunnels -- History.
Tunnels -- Rome -- History.
Tunnels.
Underwater tunnels.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Vink, E., & Macaulay, D. (2000). Tunnels . WGBH Boston Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Vink, Eugenie and David. Macaulay. 2000. Tunnels. WGBH Boston Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Vink, Eugenie and David. Macaulay. Tunnels WGBH Boston Video, 2000.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Vink, Eugenie., and David Macaulay. Tunnels WGBH Boston Video, 2000.
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