Reader's Digest - Great Wonders & Splendors of the World (3 Pack)

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Explore the world's greatest creations, from the natural to the man-made, that have left indelible impressions on countless generations with their beauty, scale and style. From Australia's Great Barrier Reef to China's Forbidden City, the Great Pyramids of Giza to the Grand Canyon of the United States-travel to the world's most breathtaking sights, monuments, palaces and natural wonders.

Disc 1: Wonders of Nature - Although nature's many miracles evoke a sense of wonder, specific examples of magnificence are revealed to us in many different and special ways. The Grand Canyon, The Serengeti, The Sahara Desert, Iguazi Falls, The Amazon River, Ayers Rock, and The Himalayas.

Disc 2: Wonders Sacred & Mysterious - Experience six supreme examples of man's attempt to honor the mysteries of life by creating monuments of astonishing beauty. Stonehenge, The Great Pyramids, Hagia Sophia, Borobudur, St. Peter's Basilica, and The Taj Mahal.

Disc 3: Wonders of Man's Creation - When the urge to build is combined with a vision of beauty, man leaves behind an enduring mark on an ever-changing world. The Colosseum, Machu Picchu, The Great Wall, The Kremlin, Versailles, The Statue of Liberty, The Eiffel Tower, and Mount Rushmore.

Disc 4: Splendors of Nature - Travel the world to experience splendors unknown to past generations. Witness the incomparable beauty of the natural world: Bengal Tigers of Autumn, Snow Monkeys of Winter, The Great Barrier Reef in Spring, Caribou of Summer, and Victoria Falls.

Disc 5: Ancient Splendors - Take a world tour of the wonders, mysteries and achievements wrought by long-ago civilizations. Temples of Egypt, Lost City of the Maya, Acropolis of Ancient Greece, and Angkor Wat.

Description

Explore the world's greatest creations, from the natural to the man-made, that have left indelible impressions on countless generations with their beauty, scale and style. From Australia's Great Barrier Reef to China's Forbidden City, the Great Pyramids of Giza to the Grand Canyon of the United States-travel to the world's most breathtaking sights, monuments, palaces and natural wonders.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome.......2007-03-20

Awesome.This set may look cheap by its packaging,but the progam itslf is of very high quality.It contains six hours of stunning sights from all over the world,with visuals on par with national geographic.The narration on the various sights is also quite interesting.

Reader's Digest - Great Wonders of the World (3 PK)

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Beautiful and majestic wonders
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Reader's Digest - Great Wonders of the World (3 PK)
Starring: Great Wonders of the World
Manufacturer: Questar
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Reader's Digest - Great Wonders & Splendors of the World (3 Pack)

ASIN: B00005MKIX
Release Date: 2001-11-06

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Bring Home the Wonders of Nature in this 2 DVD Set - Wonders of Man and Nature, Disc #1- When the urge to build conspires with a vision of beauty, man creates an enduring legacy that is seen in the Colosseum, Machu Picchu, the Great Wall, the Kremlin, Versailles, the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, and Mount Rushmore. Nature reveals its magnificence in many different and special ways, as the Grand Canyon, the Serengeti, the Sahara Desert, Iguazu Falls, the Amazon River, Ayers Rock, and the Himalayas show. Wonders Sacred and Mysterious, Disc #2 - See six supreme examples of man's architectural achievements, such as Stonehenge, the Great Pyramids, Hagia Sophia, Borodudur, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Taj Mahal. These six wonders offer a strange sense of order, fulfillment and spiritual enlightenment, as well as mystery. They are places we are drawn to in our quest for forgiveness, purification, and peace. Extra Feature: Symphony of Wonders - Some of the most beautiful and stirring music from around the world provides the accompaniment for a breathtaking international tour of all that is exotic and magnificent. Stunning scenes of the Sahara, the Amazon, Iguazu Falls, Borodudur, the Taj Mahal, Hagia Sophia, and the Great Pyramids are interwoven with the musical works and native instruments of South America, the Far East, and the Middle East. There are also the wonderful sights and sounds of Europe and America to savor. Visit Mount Rushmore while listening to Glory Hallelujah!. Ponder the mystery of Stonehenge to the haunting strains of a Celtic air. Or admire St. Peter's Basilica while choir sings Gloria In Excelsis Deo. All this and much more makes Symphony of Wonders a virtual feast for the eyes and ears.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful and majestic wonders.......2002-06-29

Great Wonders of the World is an excellent DVD set brought to us by Readers Digest who is known to publish excellent books and videos and is now in the DVD market. This 2 disc set covers 21 different locales throughout the globe showing man-made and nature-made wonders that are exquisite in so many ways.

The first disc covers The Colosseum, Machu Pichu, Great Wall of China, The Kremlin, Palace of Versailles, The Statue of Liberty, The Eiffel Tower, Mount Rushmore, The Grand Canyon, The Serengeti, The Sahara Desert, Iguazu Falls, The Amazon River, Ayers Rock, and The Himalayas.

The second disk covers mysterious and sacred places created by man over the centuries and is really fascinating. This disk includes Stonehenge, The Great Pyramids, Hagia Sophia, Borobudur, St. Peters Basilica (Cathedral), and the Taj Mahal. Also, at the end of the disc, you are treated to a bonus selection titled "Symphony of Wonders" which will show all different locations with a distinctive and very pleasing musical piece which is different for each location.

When transported to these different places, you will receive the history of the site, how it was created, and all the knowledge that has been gleaned through the ages about these wonders. The sweeping photograpy and attractive music for each location is just gorgeous and keeps you asking for more as the collection proceeds. The narration during the programs is quite well done and very informative in how it is delivered and it does not drag on or create boredom to the viewer.

Some bonuses of the DVD include the added program "Symphony of Wonders", a map showing all the wonders at the various points of the globe, and a very appealing 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound track that makes the discs so much more enjoyable. If you like history and landmarks and breathtaking beauty created by man and nature alike, you will find this set very much to your liking and with an excellent price to boot. Hopefully they will release more sets like this one being that there are so many more wonders in the world to experience.

Wonderful Wonders.......2002-01-02

This is a well done DVD featuring 21 of the world's greatest wonders, both natural and man made. Though the 21 wonders featured in this collection may not all be on everyone's Top 21 list, they are nonetheless all truly outstanding. The photography is first rate, and the narration is both informative and interesting. Not only are you shown pictures of each wonder, but you are given their history and origins, and are shown the various cultures that surround each of these. The musical accompaniment is also nicely done, with the music matching the cultures of the various regions. The bonus feature - Symphony of Wonders - is a nice feature. It is basically a summary of clips from the full DVDs set just to the music, no narration. It's especially good for Americans as it begins and ends with American scenes set to Patriotic music. Overall, a very nice collection well worth the price.

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Great Wonders & Splendors of the World
Excellent variety and detail.

Great Wonders & Splendors of the World
Starring: Reader's Digest
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Release Date: 2003-02-04

Description

A Collection of the Greatest Sites to See! Explore the world's greatest creations from the natural to the man-made, that have left indelible impressions on countless generations with their beauty, scale and style. From Australia's Great Barrier Reef to China's Forbidden City, the Great Pyramids to the Grand Canyon - travel to the world's most breathtaking sights, monuments, palaces and natural wonders.

Customer Reviews:

Great Wonders & Splendors of the World .......2007-04-05

Great DVD set. The world's most fascinating sights on this comprehensive and visually stunning tour. Here are the content of the six discs:
Disc 1: Wonders of Nature
Disc 2: Wonders Sacred & Mysterious
Disc 3: Wonders of Man's Creation
Disc 4: Splendors of Nature
Disc 5: Ancient Splendors
Disc 6: Imperial Splendors
Very educational for high school students too!

Excellent variety and detail........2005-04-22

Learn the history and tour these locations inside and out. Several minutes are spent on each location, so you will see details and hear stories that you would not get in a travel DVD. The picture quality is very good as well.

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