Sunrise Earth: American Sunrises HD DVD Set

Sunrise: Nature's alarm clock for the land, the sea, and the myriad of creatures who call our planet home. Accompany us on a tranquil journey into the landscape itself as we enjoy the sights and the ambient sounds associated with the first light of a new day.Features:12 complete episodes from Season 1Bonus episode: Secrets of the Sun11 hours and 55 minutes on 4 discsMoose in the MorningThe sun climbs the sky as a mother moose grazes beneath Kidney Pond's surface while her playful calf watches from the shore. Yellowstone GeysersThe geysers of Yellowstone National Park welcome the sunrise with steam and shooting water. Gator Hole Alligators, egrets, wood storks and ravens see the first light of day from a gator hole in Everglades National Park during the dry season. Bison Before BreakfastSlumbering bull bison awaken and graze near the head of Yellowstone National Park's Lamar Valley. Sea of TernsMore than 17, 000 terns begin their daily routine on an island off the southern elbow of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Vermont BalloonsAs the sun illuminates the peaks of Vermont's Green Mountains, a parade of colorful hot air balloons appears from the shadows of the Quechee Valley. Alewife Eternal ReturnAs the sun surfaces, alewives make the dangerous trek from the freshwater lakes of New England to the cold Atlantic Ocean. Tropical PalmsFishermen enjoy daybreak on one of the richest estuaries on the planet off the Gulf Coast of Florida. Shallow Sea CaveCatch the sun rising over the ocean from a sea cave full of young anemones, coralline algae and common periwinkles. Yosemite DawnYosemite's dramatic waterfalls, rounded domes and massive monoliths provide the perfect backdrop for the dawning of a new day. Cribworks KayakWhite water roars and mist erupts as the sun's first rays hit the West Branch of Maine's Penobscot River. Sequoia LightAncient giant sequoias encircle a meadow in the Sierra Mountains and filter the early morning sunlight as it finds its way towards the forest floor. Bonus Program: Secrets of the SunTake a look at the science and mythic history of our relationship with the sun, with an eye for its lesser known and most recently uncovered secrets.Presented in 16:9 widescreen format and 5.1 surround sound.