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list contains only a small selection of the videos available at the Academy
Library.
Each video is targeted for the grade levels shown in parentheses.
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video list.
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About Animal Adaptations. Wynnewood, PA :
Schlessinger Media, c2000. Pub Av/Multimedia QL49 .A34 2000. (K-4)
Find out about the adaptations that have enabled different animals to survive
in their ever-changing surroundings.
Amazing
Animal Colors. New York, NY: DK Vision, 1997. (30 min.) Public QL767
.A42 1997 (K-8)
This video, part of the AMAZING ANIMALS series, examines the role of color as
an animal adaptation. In the video, viewers join their animated tour guide,
Henry the Lizard, as he decides to redecorate. Through a dialog with the narrator,
Henry is introduced to the variety of colors that occur naturally in the animal
world and how color functions in camouflage, warning, and courtship. Live action
segments show viewers how the frigate bird expands his red throat to attract
a mate, how poison dart frogs and skunks use color to warn off predators, and
how a symbiotic relationship between a sloth and the algae living in its fur
provides the green color that enables the sloth to hide in the trees. The videos
combine 3-D animation with film of the animals in their natural habitats.
Amazing
Animal Families. New York, NY: DK Vision, 1997. (30 min.) Public
QL761.5 .A42 1997 (K-6)
This video, part of the AMAZING ANIMALS series, presents examples of animal
social behavior and family units. In the video, viewers join their animated
tour guide, Henry the Lizard, as he plans his own birthday party. At first he
doesn't count on many guests showing up, but then he learns that animal families
can be pretty large, from a flock of geese to an entire town of prairie dogs.
Viewers will also learn about family behavior as an adaptation for survival
through examples of parents feeding their young and defending them from predators.
In one segment, ibexes use a day care system in which the kids are left on a
safe ledge with one female while the mothers forage for food. Additional animal
families include chimpanzees, swans, discus fish, and naked mole rats. The videos
combine 3-D animation with film of the animals in their natural habitats.
Amazing
Animal Mothers. New York, NY: DK Vision, 1997. (30 min.) Public
QL762 .A42 1997 (PreK-6)
This video, part of the AMAZING ANIMALS series, examines maternal behavior as
an adaptation for survival. In the video, viewers join their animated tour guide,
Henry the Lizard, as he prepares for a visit from his mother. Through a dialog
with the narrator, Henry learns where babies come from by looking at examples
of egg laying and live bearing animals. Live action segments show a fruit bat
giving birth upside down, a pipa toad carrying her young under the skin of her
back, and a mother puffin carrying fish to her chick in its underground burrow.
Additional segments include baby animals misbehaving, parental discipline, and
socialization among chimpanzees. The videos combine 3-D animation with film
of the animals in their natural habitats.
Amazing
Animal Pets. New York, NY: DK Vision, 1997. (30 min.) Public
SF416.2 .A42 1997 (PreK-8)
This video, part of the AMAZING ANIMALS series, examines pet animals. In the
video, viewers join their animated tour guide, Henry the Lizard, as he searches
for an appropriate pet. Through a dialog with the narrator, Henry is introduced
to the costs and responsibilities of caring for pet. Live action segments show
a variety of dog breeds, sheep dogs at work, and golden hamsters in their desert
habitat. Additional segments demonstrate pack behavior and domestic, feral and
big cats at play. The videos combine 3-D animation with film of the animals
in their natural habitats.
Amazing
Animal Records. New York, NY: DK Vision 1997. (30 min.) Public QL49
.A42 1997 (PreK-8)
This video, part of the AMAZING ANIMALS series, examines the fastest, biggest,
and hungriest animals. In the video, viewers join their animated tour guide,
Henry the Lizard, as he tries to become a record breaking animal. Through a
dialog with the narrator, Henry shows that animals have developed specialized
adaptations not to win, but to survive. Live action segments show viewers the
cheetah, hare, and peregrine falcon in motion, the habitats built by beavers,
termites, and ospreys, and the Hercules beetle as it carries an object weighing
850 times its body weight. The videos combine 3-D animation with film of the
animals in their natural habitats.
Amazing
Armored Animals. New York: DK Vision, 1996. (25 min.) Public QL940
.A43 1996 (K-8)
This video, part of the AMAZING ANIMALS series, features the scales, spikes,
horns, and shells of armored animals such as crabs, rhinos, millipedes, and
armadillos, along with information about their feeding, mating, and other lifestyle
behaviors. For example, a hedgehog is shown rolling into a ball and using its
spines and prickles to protect itself from a cat. Also examined are unusual
armors, such as the insulating blubber of the elephant seal, which resides in
the cold regions of the North Atlantic. The videos feature 3D animation, together
with film of the animals in their natural habitats.
Amazing
Mini Beasts. New York: DK Vision, 1996. (25 min.) Public QL362.4
A43 1996. (K-6)
This video, part of the AMAZING ANIMALS series, features invertebrates such
as beetles, starfish, and fleas, providing information about their feeding,
mating, and other lifestyle behaviors. Videos in this series explore the behaviors
and habitats of extraordinary wildlife creatures. Viewers witness a cocoon's
metamorphosis into a butterfly and are introduced to the dungbeast, which must
supply a pile of manure before a female will mate with him. The videos combine
3D animation with film of the animals in their natural habitats.
Amazing
Poisonous Animals. New York: DK Vision, 1996. (25 min.) Public QL100
.A43 1996 (K-6)
This video, part of the AMAZING ANIMALS series, features poisonous animals such
as snakes, spiders, and toads, presenting information about their feeding, mating,
and other lifestyle behaviors. For example, the video shows a jewel wasp using
its sting to kill a cockroach, then laying her eggs on it so that, when the
eggs hatch, the babies will be able to feed on the cockroach. The video features
3D animation, as well as film of the animals in their natural habitats.
Amazing
Scary Animals. New York: DK Vision, 1997. (30 min.) Public QL100
.A42 1997(K-8)
This video, part of the AMAZING ANIMALS series, examines some of the adaptations
animals use to scare away predators through 3-D animations combined with film
of the animals in their natural habitats. In the video, viewers join their animated
tour guide, Henry the Lizard, as he picks up spooky survival tips from such
scary animals as tarantulas, poison dart frogs, and vampire bats. Live action
segments show a basking shark feeding on plankton, bats and cave swiftlets navigating
by echolocation, and the manatees that gave rise to the legends of the mermaid.
An
Animal Year. New York, NY : DK Vision, 1997. Pub Av/Multimedia QL753
.A54 1997. (PreK-8)
This video, part of the AMAZING ANIMALS series, examines how animals adapt to
the changing seasons through 3-D animations and films of the animals in their
natural habitats In this video, viewers join their animated tour guide, Henry
the Lizard, as he follows a year in the life of a variety of migrating and hibernating
animals. Through a dialog with the narrator, Henry discovers how animals prepare
winter by eating more and lowering their activity level to build an insulating
layer of fat. Live action segments show viewers the seasonal cues that signal
the caribou and Canada geese to migrate in the spring and fall, spring courtship
behaviors, and small arctic mammals hiding food in a cache. Additional segments
feature how animals in the Pacific islands are adapted to the monsoon season.
Baby Animals:
With Whoopi Goldberg at the San Diego Zoo. [Alexandria,
VA]: PBS Home Video; Burbank, CA: Distributed by Warner Home Video, c1999. Public
QL82 .B32 1999. (9-12)
Comedian Whoopi Goldberg goes behind the scenes of the nursery at the San Diego
Zoo and meets many interesting threatened mammals and birds. Though the video
is generally humorous, the emphasis of it is on preserving the habitats of the
animals. The film does include some frank talk about breeding methods, and Goldberg's
humorous conversation with a female panda who refuses to mate.
Baby
Animals from the Wild. New York: DK Vision, 1998. (26 min.) Public
QL763 .B32 1998 (PreK-6)
This 25-minute video, part of the BABY ANIMALS series, shows live footage of
baby wild animals. The series shows young animals as they play and interact.
In this video, a kitten and puppy detective team, Bungie and Doodle, uncovers
facts about the baby animals in five separate short stories. Wild animals shown
in the video include baby tigers, giraffes, and elephants. The name and key
physical features of each animal are given as the detectives look for various
animals.
Flight.
New York: DK Vision, 1997. (35 min.) Public QP310 .F5 F55 1997. (K-12)
This videotape, developed for all ages as part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS
books, combines the story of manned flight with a celebration of nature's great
fliers, from birds to insects. Through live action photography and computer
graphics, viewers will discover how human designers borrow ideas from the natural
world to create today's sophisticated flying machines. The program begins with
an introduction to the basic forces of flight (lift, thrust, and drag) and how
they were implemented in designing kites, balloons, gliders, and airplanes.
It also describes anatomical adaptations for flying, compares aeronautical designs
to analogous structures on birds, and reviews navigation systems.
Human Machine.
New York, NY: DK Vision, 1997. (35 min.) Public QP38 .H79 1997. (K-12)
This videotape, developed for all ages as part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS
books, presents the human body as a complex machine, one that has a light, flexible,
and strong framework that can also laugh, cry, and blush. Through live action
photography and computer animation, the program takes viewers inside the human
body to explore the organ systems that accomplish respiration and digestion,
sight and hearing, and blood and circulation. Some special effects include X-ray
segments that depict the movement of bones and joints, fiber optic images of
the inside of the trachea and gastrointestinal tract, and microcinematography
of cell division
Life.
New York: DK Vision, 1997, (35 min.) Public QH325 .L54 1997. (K-12)
This videotape, developed for all ages as part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS
books, uses live action photography and computer simulations to introduce viewers
to the characteristics of living things. The program also takes viewers back
billions of years to the beginning of life, then chronicles the development
of life from simple carbon-based gases to single-celled creatures, through the
age of the dinosaurs, and on to the complex variety of plants and animals that
exist today. The video also provides a brief review of photosynthesis, evolution,
natural selection, and adaptations.
Monster.
New York: DK Vision, 1997. (35 min.) Public QL100 .M66 1997. (K-12)
This videotape, developed for all ages as part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS
books, explores the real creatures that may have inspired
the creation of the terrifying monsters of myth and legend. Through live action
photography and computer animations, the video brings viewers
face to face with poisonous spiders, scorpion, and snakes, as well as Komodo
dragons, puffer fish, and dust mites. The program begins with a
discussion of the characteristics that make such animals appear monstrous, then
describes how these characteristics are actually adaptations for predation,
protection, or courtship. The video concludes with a brief discussion of some
microscopic monsters, such as viruses and the malaria parasite, that terrorize
humanity today.
P. T. Barnum:
America’s Greatest Showman.
Bethesda, MD: Discovery Channel Video, 1995. (90 min.) Public GV1811 .B3 P8
1995. (9-12)
This video details the life and accomplishments of showman PT Barnum. Though
known mostly for his circus, Barnum was also prominent in the world of natural
history display. This video would be an interesting way to complement a visit
to the Academy or a lesson in American history.
Reptile.
London: Dorling Kindersley Vision/BBC Lionheart Television, 1994. (35 min.)
Public QL644 .R47 1994. (K-12)
This video series is based on the EYEWITNESS book series that introduces viewers
to the world of animals. This film introduces the four families of reptiles,
various kinds of reptiles and their special features, turtles in human history
and society, and the differences between crocodiles and alligators. The process
of making this film and the use of special effects are presented at the end
of each video.
Sight.
New York: DK Vision, 1997. (35 min.) Public QP475.5 .S54 1997. (K-12)
This videotape, developed for all ages as part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS
books, uses live action photography and computer simulations to show viewers
the mechanisms of vision and how other animals, such as frogs, horses, and hawks,
view the world. The program begins with a discussion of the physical properties
of light and optics, and describes the roles of the eye, nervous system, and
brain in perception. Viewers will also learn about visual adaptations, such
as eye positions for predators and prey, the compound eyes of insects, and the
immovable eyes of birds. The video also provides a series of optical illusions
and discusses some of the mythology and folklore of light and vision.
Special Animal
Secrets. Washington, D.C., 2000. Pub Av/Multimedia QL49 .S63 2000 (PreK-6)
This video looks at animals with unusual traits such as cheetahs, chameleons,
turtles, camels.
Survival.
New York: DK Vision,1997. (35 min.) Public QH546.3 .S87 1997. (K-12)
This videotape, developed for all ages as part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS
books, reveals how all life forms face a daily struggle for
survival, whether they are prey or predator. Through live action photography
and computer animation, the program presents examples of
camouflage, mimicry, and scavenging behavior. Additional footage includes the
birth of a wildebeest and time-lapse photography of a feeding tick. The video
also discusses some of the superstitions and folklore associated with human
survival.
Amazing
Birds of Prey. New York, NY: DK Vision, 1997.
(30 min.) Public QL696 .F3 .A42 1997. (K-8)
This video, part of the AMAZING ANIMALS series, examines some examples of familiar
and unusual birds of prey. The videos in this series combine 3-D animation with
film of the animals in their natural habitats. In this program, viewers join
their animated tour guide, Henry the Lizard, as he takes to the air to find
the fastest, fiercest, and deadliest bird in the sky. Through a dialog with
the narrator, Henry is introduced to predator prey relationships and adaptations
that enable birds to hunt. Live action segments show viewers how secretary birds
hunt on foot and catch their prey by stomping on it with their talons and how
bearded vultures drop bones on ground to break them open and gain access to
the marrow.
Bird.
London: Dorling Kindersley Vision: BBC Lionheart Television, 1994. (35 min.)
Public QL673.B56 1994. (K-12)
This video series is based on the EYEWITNESS book series that introduces viewers
to the world of animals. This video introduces various types of birds and their
special features, the structures of bones and feathers, changing seasons and
migrations, the variety and uses of beaks, and birds in human history and societies.
The process of making this film and the use of special effects are presented
at the end of each video.
The Natural
History of the Chicken. [Alexandria, Va.]: PBS Home Video, c2000. Public
SF487 .N37 2000. (8-12)
Though this video offers some insight into the scientific aspects of the chicken,
it is as much a sociological study of the United States' relationship with the
chicken. There are several light, humorous vignettes with a diverse group of
chicken enthusiasts and some disturbing scenes of chicken farming practices.
Spirit
of the Eagle. Seattle: Miramar, 1990. (30 min.) Biodiv QL696 .F32
S64 1990. (K-12)
This videotape, developed for parents and children of all ages as part of the
MIRAMAR LEGEND series, is an educational drama about the conservation efforts
that brought the bald eagle back from the brink of extinction. In the story,
a small, urban boy is injured by bullies on the basketball court. Viewers join
him and his friends as they board the Eagle Experience Youth Program bus and
head for the wildlife preserve. Their visit begins at an eagle hospital where
they meet Montana, a rehabilitated eagle, and observe the raptor up close. Next,
they head for the preserve where, though binoculars, they observe eagles soaring,
diving, and preening; climb a swinging bridge to see eaglets in their nest;
and rescue a mother eagle who has been trapped in a net. The next day, they
release her and watch her return to her nest, where her fledglings are just
beginning to fly. As the kids laugh at the crash landings of the young eagles,
the boy gains insight into his own struggles to grow up.
The
Amazing Coral Reef. Ben Lomond, CA: Video Project,
1996. (20 min.) Biodiv QH541.5.C7 A43 1996 (2-7)
This video provides an introduction to the wonder and importance of the world's
coral reefs, as well as the environmental problems harming them. Using extensive
underwater footage and age appropriate narration, the program covers: how coral
reefs are formed, basic ecological concepts, the importance of reefs to the
oceans and humans, and the variety of environmental dangers they face.
The Monterey
Bay Aquarium. Monterey, CA: The Monterey Bay Aquarium & A. Eric Jones
Productions, Biodiv QL79 .U62 M66 1996. (3-7)
This video is a good introduction to an aquarium. Viewers will see the exhibits
from the visitors point of view and then go behind the scenes to see all aspects
of running an aquarium from feeding to maintenance to staff backgrounds. Narrated
by LaVar Burton of Reading Rainbow fame.
My Strength
is From the Fish.
Portland, OR: Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, 1994. (30 min.) Public
E98.F4 M9 1994 (9-12+)
Explores the issues of Columbia River salmon from the perspectives of Native
Americans, those people most at risk from the loss. Using evocative interviews
with Tribal Elders, council leaders, fishers and others, My Strength is From
the Fish reveals salmon are both the core of a profound culture and the key
to its survival.
Bug
City Video Series. Wynnewood, PA : Schlessinger,
c1998. PUB AV/MULTIMEDIA QL467.2 .B83 1998 (K-6)
Series of ten programs created to help children learn about insects and arachnids,
hosted by young actress Christina Ricci, Dr. Art Evans (Insect Zoo Director
for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County), and their wisecracking
puppet friend Bugsy Seagull. Each program includes a project for students to
replicate, a scientific demonstration or experiment, microscopic views, little-known
facts, and computer-graphic diagrams.
[tape 1]. Ants
-- [tape 2]. Aquatic
insects -- [tape 3]. Bees
-- [tape 4]. Beetles
-- [tape 5]. Butterflies
& moths -- [tape 6]. Crickets,
grasshoppers & friends -- [tape 7]. Flies
& mosquitoes -- [tape 8]. House
& backyard insects -- [tape 9]. Ladybugs
& fireflies -- [tape 10]. Spiders
& scorpions.
Bugs Don't
Bug Us. Eureka, MT: Bo Peep Productions 1991. (37 min.) Public QL467.2
.B84 1991 (PreK-1)
Introduces many of the most common insects that share our world and shows children
interacting comfortably with them.
Butterfly
& Moth.
[London?] : DK Vision, c1996. (35 min.) Public QL554 .B87 1996. (K-12)
This video, part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS books, provides K through
12 students with live action photography and video footage of butterflies and
moths. The program explores their evolution, characteristics, and habitats,
as well as their similarities and differences. Viewers examine the insects life
cycle and the process of metamorphosis, learn about their flying techniques
and defense strategies, and discover the importance of butterflies and moths
in human history and societies. The process of making the film and the use of
special effects are presented at the end of each tape.
Incredible
Suckers.
New York: Thirteen/WNET 1995. (60 min) Public QL430.2 .I52 1995. (5-12)
Octopus, squid, cuttlefishes, and the chambered nautilus star in this video.
These creatures are extremely intelligent and have evolved some extraordinary
physical characteristics. They are shown both in the wild and lab environments.
A library favorite.
Little Creatures
Who Run the World. Boston: WGBH Educational Foundation, 1995. (60 min.)
Public QL568 .F7 L58 1995. (9-12)
An introduction to invertebrate insects.
A Nematode
as a Model Organism: The Genetics of Programmed Cell Death. NY: Cognito
Learning Media, Inc., 1996. Public QL391.N4 N46 1996. (10-12+)
What is a nematode? -- Why and how is C. elegans studied? -- Programmed cell
death in C. elegans -- Applying the PCD model to human disease.
The Savage
Garden with Leslie Nielsen.
[Washington, DC]: National Geographic Video : Distributed in the U.S. and Canada
by Warner Home Video, c1997. Public QL496 .S29 1997. (5-12)
Comedian Leslie Neilson describes the shocking micro-universe of common garden
invertebrates. Camera angles describe the world from an insects eye view.
Mammals
Amazing
Monkeys and Apes. New York, NY: DK Vision,
1997. (30 min.) Public QL737 .P9 A42 1997 (PreK-6)
This video, part of the AMAZING ANIMALS series, examines the physical and behavioral
characteristics of monkeys and apes. In the video, viewers join their animated
tour guide, Henry the Lizard, as he sets out to learn about the differences
between monkeys and apes. Henry also learns about such adaptations as prehensile
tails, social behavior, and vocalizations. The videos combine 3-D animation
with film of the animals in their natural habitats.
Ape.
[London?] : DK Vision, c1996. (35 min.) Public QL737.P96 A63 1996. (Prek-12)
This video, part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS books, provides K through
12 students with live action photography and video footage of the primate family.
The program explores the characteristics and habitats of apes, explaining their
various types and special features. It also discusses monkeys in human history
and societies. The process of making this film and the use of special effects
are presented at the end of each tape.
Bats.
Oley, PA:Bullfrog Films, 1987. (8 min.) Public QL737 .C5 B371 1987. (2-8)
This videotape, designed for grades 2 through 8, visits the University of New
Mexico in Santa Fe to meet with Dr. Scott Altenbach, a bat expert, and learn
about the different bat species, their physiology, and behavior.
Bear.
New York, NY: DK Vision, 1997. (35 min.) Public QL737 .C27 B34 1997. (K-12)
This videotape, developed for all ages as part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS
books, uses live action photography and computer graphics
to introduce viewers to the adaptations and habitats of bears. The program discusses
all eight bear species: the Malaysian sunbear, the polar bear, and the giant
panda; the sloth bear, the spectacled bear, and the grizzly bear; as well as
the American and Asiatic black bears. Viewers will learn about hibernation,
reproduction, and efforts to preserve the endangered bear species. The video
also presents some of the folklore and mythology about the bears and the origin
of the Teddy bear.
Cat.
London: Dorling Kindersley Vision: BBC Lionheart Television, 1994. (35 min.)
Public QL737.C23 C367 1994. (K-12)
This video series is based on the EYEWITNESS book series that introduces viewers
to the world of animals. This film is an introduction to the cat family (including
domestic cats, tigers, lions, cheetahs) and their activities; the structures
and functions of claws, tails, and eyes; playing as exercise for hunting; and
cats in human history and societies. The process of making this film and the
use of special effects are presented at the end of each video.
Last Lives:
The Manatee. Chapel Hill, NC: Environmental Media, 1990. (15 min.)Biodiv
QL737 .S63 L37 1990. (5-8)
This video developed for grades 5 to 8 is designed to educate the viewer about
the plight, habitat requirements, and behavior of the Florida Manatee. Belonging
to the order of mammals called sirenia, manatees swim from the colder winter
ocean water into the warmer spring fed rivers of Florida. There they encounter
motorboats and other hazards, which often maim or kill the mammals. The video
is filmed in Floridas Crystal River, and is narrated by a young boy who goes
on a diving expedition with his father and friend to observe the manatees. Topics
covered include habitat of the manatee, dietary habits of the manatee, cause
of extinction of the manatee, and anatomic features of the manatee.
Magnificent
Whales. NY: Smithsonian Books, 1988. (60 min.) Biodiv QL737 .C4
M34 1988. (7-12)
This video, part of the Smithsonian Video Library, is intended to provide a
comprehensive look at the life, habits, and environments of whales. This
documentary features the whales and dolphins of North American waters, together
with some of their marine mammal relatives. Gray, Killer, Sperm, False Killer,
and Humpback whales are discussed, as are dolphins, sea lions, seals, and sea
otters. The animals are filmed in their natural habitats as they hunt, mate,
brood, and rear their young.
Mammal.
[London?] : DK Vision, c1996. (35 min.) Public QL706 .M35 1996. (K-12)
This video, part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS books, provides K through
12 students with live action photography and video footage of the mammal family,
including bats, bears, rodents, dolphins, marsupials, and humans. The program
explores the characteristics and habitats of mammals, discussing their various
types and special features. Viewers learn how mammals breed, develop, grow,
and adapt. The video also discusses mammals in human history and societies.
The process of making the film and the use of special effects are presented
at the end of each tape.
No Room to
Roam. Oley, PA: Bullfrogs Films, 1990. (24 min.) Biodiv SK297.N6 1990.
(7-12+)
This video, designed for grades 7 to adult, documents the State of Montanas
buffalo hunt near Yellowstone National Park. The purpose of the hunts, which
are protested and obstructed by animal rights activists, is to control herds
which stray outside the boundaries of the park. Using the buffalo as a metaphor
the video illustrates how land available for wildlife is rapidly disappearing
due to human expansion into wildlife habitat.
Raccoons
and Ripe Corn. Lincoln, Neb.: GPN, c1991. Biodiv QH48 .R32 1991 (PreK
- 3)
This video features several books that were written and illustrated by naturalist
Jim Arnosky. Host LeVar Burton travels to the Arnosky farm to learn how the
author uses signs from nature as inspiration for his books. The teacher's guide
identifies the scientific concepts embedded in each program and provides interactive,
hands on activities for both home and the classroom. Students learn about animal
tracks by making prints of them, identify and map natural events that occur
within an eight foot radius, and make a variety of simple bird feeders to explore
the food preferences of wild birds. A supplementary book list is also provided.
Into
the Jungle: The Making of Amazon Diary. New York:
1997. Biodiv F2520.1.Y3 I57 1997 (8-12)
Based on the book: Amazon diary / by Hudson Talbott and Mark Greenberg. New
York : Putnam, 1996. Docudrama about two authors' journey to the Amazon rainforest.
Their trip inspires them to write a story about a boy named Alex, who is rescued
from a plane crash by the Yanomami Indians of Venezuela and spends several weeks
in the Amazon jungle with them, learning and appreciating their way of life.
The Moon's
Prayer: Wisdom of Ages. Oakland, CA: The Video Project, 1991. (51mins.)
Biodiv SH348 .M66 1991. (9-12+)
The Moon's Prayer portrays the continuing conflicts between Native Americans
and white settlers over natural resources and shows how tribes in the Pacific
Northwest are successfully fighting to protect and restore their lands. Combining
traditional native values of respect for the earth with more modern tools and
methods, these tribes are working to restore natural fisheries, reform timber
practices, and clean up polluted bays and wetlands.
A Natural
Balance: Restoring Native Habitats, the Sequel.
St. Louis: Monsanto Company, 1994. (13 min.) Biodiv QH76 .N29
1994. (9-12+)
An exploration of the destruction wrought by non-native plants and ideas on
how to restore habitats damaged by them.
Arctic
& Antarctic.
[London?]: DK Vision, 1996. (35 min.) Public QL104 .A72 1996. (K-12)
This video, part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS books, provides K through
12 students with live action photography and video footage of the arctic and
antarctic regions. The program explains how ice formations happen and gives
the history on how the arctic and antarctic regions were named, exploring their
differences, similarities, and the myths that are peculiar to each. For each
region, viewers are shown the plants, animals, and people groups that inhabit
them. The process of making each program and the use of special effects are
presented at the end of each tape.
Kids by the
Bay. Ben Lomond, CA : Video Project, [199-?] Biodiv and Pub AV/Multimedia
QH541.5.E8 K52 1990z. (3-8)
This video shows how much fun it is to pitch in and restore a bayside environment.
Featuring multi-ethnic school children on field trips organized by Estuary Action
Challenge, the program includes rare footage of endangered species such as the
clapper rail and peregrine falcon, plus favorite animals like sea lions and
brown pelicans.
A Kid's Eye
View of Ecology. Los Angeles: KCET Lubin/Mish Productions, 1991. (28
min.) Biodiv QH541.14.K52 1991 (K-6)
Children's entertainer Michael Mish and three young friends present a lively
overview of major environmental issues: pollution, waste, recycling, energy,
water conservation, ozone depletion and deforestation. The video gives kids
practical suggestions to be part of the solution. Kids will want to sing along
with Mish's catchy songs. Study guide and lyric sheet included.
Green
Plans: Documentary. Seattle: KCTS Television, 1995. (57 min.) Biodiv
GE190 .N45 G74 1995. (10-12)
This videotape, developed for grades 10 to adult, presents a hopeful look at
how two countries have supported national plans for sustainable development.
Competing interests in the Netherlands and in New Zealand were brought together
to develop a comprehensive national environmental policy, or Green Plan. Viewers
join host Jack Hamann as he travels to the Netherlands where industries and
citizens are working together to recycle buildings, roads, and automobiles.
In New Zealand, representatives from environmental groups and the timber industry
worked out an economical plan that met the needs of residents, environmental
groups, and the timber industry.
Introduction
to Our Global Environment.
Washington, DC: World Resources Institute, 1994. (10 min.) Biodiv GE140 .I57
1994. (9-12).
This videotape introduces high school students to global change. Following brief
overviews of the interrelated problems of climate change, biodiversity loss,
pollution, rapid population growth, and over consumption, the narrator suggests
some of the social, political, economic, and personal changes needed to make
headway against these problems and ensure environmental sustainability over
the long term.
Jaguar
Trax.
Ben Lomond, CA: Video Project, 1995. (34 min.) Biodiv QI1541.5 .R27 J34 1995.
(7-12)
This videotape, developed for grades 7 to adult, is designed to teach young
people about the value of tropical rainforests. In the program, a fictional
science teacher goes to Costa Rica to work on his uncle's banana ranch. While
there, he meets and learns from the village elders about sustainable agriculture,
the many values of medicinal plants, and the importance of biodiversity in the
jungle. He finds that, in contrast to the banana plantation, products such as
cocoa beans are sustainably and organically grown in the rainforest by the native
people and this in turn helps to maintain the balanced habitat needed to preserve
the endangered jaguar. When he reports back to his class in the fall, he is
joined by one student who spent the summer doing research for a rainforest film.
The ensuing classroom discussion challenges all of the students to become involved
in helping to protect the rainforest. The accompanying study guide summarizes
the story and provides background information, pre and post viewing discussion
questions, and classroom activities. In the activities, students research rainforest
products, geography, and culture; use a deck of cards to model biodiversity;
and visit local pet stores to find out which animals are natives of the rainforest.
The Man Who
Planted Trees.
Santa Monica, CA: Direct Cinema, 1987. (30 min.) Public PQ2613 .I57 H5813 1987.
Biodiv PQ2613 .I57 H5813 1987. (5-12)
This timeless film tells the inspirational story of a solitary shepherd who
patiently plants and nurtures a forest of thousands of trees, single-handedly
transforming his arid surroundings into a thriving oasis. Undeterred by two
world wars, and without any thought of personal reward, the shepherd tirelessly
sows his seeds and acorns with the greatest care. As if by magic, a landscape
that seemed condemned grows green again. A film of great beauty and hope, this
story is a remarkable parable for all ages and an inspiring testament to the
power of one person. The author, Jean Giono, created the story "to make
people love the tree, or more precisely, to make them love planting trees",
and to pay homage to the kind of unselfish individuality that leaves a positive
mark on our planet.
The Mighty River. Montreal: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, 1993. (24 min.) Biodiv F1050 .M54 1993. (6-12)
Ozone:
Cancer of the Sky. Oakland, CA: Video Project, 1993. (40 min.) Biodiv
QC879.7 .O96 1993. (9-12)
This videotape, designed for ages 15 and up, focuses on the ozone layer. Included
are descriptions of what the ozone is, how ozone molecules are formed, and importance
of the stratosphere and the ozone layer. The video also examines the depletion
of the ozone layer, what is causing the depletion, how scientists know the extent
of damage, and how serious the threat is. In addition, the video follows the
world's leading scientists as they come together in the frozen continent of
Antarctica to unravel the secrets of the ozone hole which forms over the continent
every spring.
Plant.
New York, NY: DK Vision, 1997. (35 min) Public QK60 .P52 1997. (K-12)
This videotape, developed for all ages as part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS
books, uses time lapse photography and computer graphics
to introduce viewers to the adaptations and evolution of plants. The program
presents examples of plants that inhabit a variety of biomes,
including the desert saguaro, the rainforest bromeliad, and the ocean kelp forests.
Viewers will also learn about adaptations for pollination and
seed dispersal, pest resistance, and photosynthetic and carnivorous plants.
The video also presents some of the folklore and mythology about plants and
discusses some medicinal plant uses.
The
Rain Forest Imperative.
Washington, DC: Conservation International, 1989. (46 min.) Biodiv QH541.5.R-
34 1990. (5-12)
This video, developed for grades 6 and up, introduces viewers to complex and
urgent issues relating to attempts to preserve tropical rain forests. The video
describes reasons for the loss of a large part of the worlds largest rain forest,
the Amazon. Topics covered in the video include the effects of deforestation
on the biodiversity of the Amazon rain forest, the unsuccessful attempts of
many farmers to plant crops on nutrient depleted deforested soil, the diverse
organisms that inhabit the rain forest, effects of population growth on the
rain forest, the indigenous people who inhabit the rain forests, and the international
economic benefits gained through the use of natural products produced by the
rain forest. The video also features live footage of various organisms that
live in the rain forest and interviews with conservationists, scientists, and
researchers who stress the importance of sustaining the Amazon rain forest.
Smokey's
Visit. Sonoma, CA : Images in Motion ; Radno, PA : U.S. Forest
Service [distributor], c1994. Biodiv SD421.23 .S66 1994. (PreK-3)
Mother Rabbit and her son, Junior, are preparing for a visit from Smokey Bear,
though Junior does not know who he is. As he is cleaning the yard, Junior learns
from the local rock about forest fire prevention and Smokey's significance.
The
Temperate Rain Forest.
Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films, 1982. (17 min.) Biodiv QH106.2 .B7 T45 1982. (4-12)
This video, developed for grades 4 to adult, is designed to educate the viewer
about the temperate rain forest. The video illustrates to the viewer the beauty
of the temperate rain forest and mankind's obligation to preserve its place
in nature. The high canopy of tall trees and the decay of the damp woodland
floor display a mix of conifers and deciduous growth. Inhospitable to larger
mammals, the tangled undergrowth is full of frogs and salamanders. The video
examines the characteristics and ecology of the coastal rain forest of the Pacific
Northwest including climate, soil composition, growth of plants, rainfall, and
the effect of the destruction of the rain forest.
Tree.
[London?]: DK Vision, c1996. (35 min) Public QK475 .T73 1996. (K-12)
This video, part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS books, provides K through
12 students with live action photography and video footage of trees. The program
explores the characteristics of conifers, palm, and broad leaf trees and discusses
their special features, importance, and role. Viewers learn how trees grow,
synthesize food, and produce flowers and seeds. They also discover how trees
disperse, survive, and interact with fire. The program details the impact of
deforestation and discusses trees in human history and societies. The process
of making the film and the use of special effects are presented at the end of
each tape.
Weather.
London: DK Vision, 1996. (35 min.) Public QC863.4 .W42 1996. (K-12)
This video, part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS books, provides K through
12 students with live action photography and video footage of Earths turbulent
atmosphere and the forces that shape weather. The program explores such phenomena
as air pressure, wind, and water vapor and explains how each one can cause change
in weather. Also depicted are various weather events including snow, tornadoes,
hail storms, and hurricanes. Viewers learn the importance of weather forecasting
and discuss weather in human history and societies. The process of making the
film and the use of special effects are presented at the end of each tape.
Yakety Yak:
Take It Back. Burbank, CA: Take It Back Foundation, 1991. (45 min.)
Biodiv TD794.5 .T35 1991. (K-6)
An informative presentation that includes a guide to recycling. Includes an
information booklet and stars a large group of celebrities including Bugs Bunny,
B.B. King, Kenny Loggins, and Bette Midler.
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EDUCATION
From Dream to Reality: A Tribute to Minority Inventors. Washington, D.C.: Evco productions, 1986. (26 min) Biodiv T39 .F76 1986. (8-12)
Inventing
the Future: African-American Contributions to Scientific Discovery and Invention.
Washington, D.C.: The American Chemical Society, 1994. (30 min.) Public T39
.I58 1994. (5-12)
This series of videotapes features highlights from the careers of several of
the many African American scientists and inventors who have contributed to science
and technology in the United Sates. This videotape focuses on eight historical
figures (Benjamin Banneker, James Forten, Louis Temple, Elijah McCoy, Lewis
Latimer, Granville T. Woods, Garrett Morgan, and George W. Carver) whose work
in science and technology span the mid 1700s through the mid 1900s. The video
illustrates also some of today's developments in science and technology achieved
by African American scientists, graduate, and high school students. Provided
with the videotape is a teacher's guide that contains facts about each of the
scientists, and provides hands-on activities, for grades 3 through 6, that relate
to the scientific fields practiced by the featured scientists and inventors.
Activities include creating a constellation viewer, discovering the characteristics
of different plastics, making a lighting system, and others. Materials needed,
procedure, and discussion questions are provided for each activity.
More
is Better: The Bio-Diversity Story.
Niles, Ill.: United Learning, c1995. (19 min.) Biodiv QH541.15.B56
M67 1995. (5-12+)
Filmed in a variety of locations, this program discusses the devastating loss
of species that is presently occurring and endangering an ever-growing number
of organisms. Field visits with scientists provide students with a first-hand
look at the work of dedicated researchers who are trying to do something about
the problem of endangered species.
The
Trash Troll. Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films 1993. (13 min.) Biodiv
TD 791.T7 1993. (K-4)
This video for students in grades K to 4 represents an environmental call to
action for young students everywhere. The storyline of the video focuses on
an environmentally conscious troll who admonishes three children for carelessly
littering his beach with a plastic six pack ring. The troll suggests that the
children visit a nearby marine hospital to see for themselves the dangers that
garbage can pose to marine inhabitants. The hospital director shows birds, seals,
fish, and other endangered marine animals, all suffering from the effects of
human pollution. When the children return to the beach, they use new found knowledge
to help the troll keep the beach clean.
I Need the
Earth and the Earth Needs Me. Detroit, MI: General Motors Photographic,
1990. (19 min.) Biodiv TD 170.15.12 1990 (2-6)
Points out that all living things depend on the earth's air, water, and soil
and emphasizes the need to take care of our environment.
National
Teleconference on Biodiversity. Washington, DC: National Academy
of Sciences, 1988. (45 min.) Biodiv QH75.A1 N38 1988. (11-12+)
Presents highlights of a 2-hour teleconference on biodiversity: what it is,
why it is of importance to us, how it is being threatened, and what can be and
is being done to protect and enhance it. Panelists include: Michael H. Robinson,
National Zoological Park, Washington, DC; Thomas E. Lovejoy, III, World Wildlife
Fund/The Conservation Foundation; Edward O. Wilson, Harvard University; Peter
H. Rave, Missouri Botanical Garden; Paul R. Ehrlich, Stanford University; Joan
Martin-Brown, United Nations Environment Programme.
World
Population.
Washington,DC: Zero Population Growth, 1990. (6 min.) Biodiv HB871.W67 1990.
(7-12)
This videotape with activity guide, suitable for grade 7 and above, provides
a dramatic overview of the history of global population growth. The video illustrates
population growth on a world map beginning in year one A.D., continuing until
today, and then projected to the year 2020. Population totals and locations
are illustrated on the map with a dot representing one million people. Images
of historic reference points through the ages are included below the map next
to the corresponding year. It is recommended that the short video be shown several
times to allow viewers to absorb the changes in population through history.
The activity guide has been prepared to complement the data in the video and
to facilitate viewers' understanding of how human numbers and activities affect
the health and well-being of the Earth's support system and all living things.
For example, one discussion questions asks: Are there any areas of the world
which are likely to remain relatively unpopulated by the year 2020? Answers
for the six discussion questions are included. Suggested activities for students
include graphing data, solving riddles, cutting an apple to model the water
portion of the earth and the top soil portion, and examining the impact of affluence
and technology on the earth's resources.
Amazing
Endangered Animals.
New York: DK Vision 1997. (30 min.) Biodiv QL81 .E52 1997 (K - 8)
This video, part of the AMAZING ANIMALS series, examines endangered species
through 3-D animations and films of the animals in their natural habitats In
this video, viewers join their animated tour guide, Henry the Lizard, on a rescue
mission to save endangered animals. Through a dialog with the narrator, Henry
discovers how human activity, habitat destruction and pollution are putting
many species at risk for extinction. Live action segments include examples of
the devastating effects of an oil spill and rain forest destruction. Additional
segments demonstrate helpful measures, such as a rope bridge that helps howler
monkeys cross the road safely and the rescue of a hump backed whale from fishing
nets.
Protecting
Endangered Animals. Washington, DC: National Geographic Society Educational
Services, c1984. (15 min.) Biodiv QL83 .P76 1984.(K-6)
This video covers the basics of extinction, beginning with dinosaurs and continuing
to the present day. Beautiful footage with voice-over in simple language.
Protecting
Our Endangered Species. Chappaqua, NY: New Castle Communications, Inc.:
Pleasantville, NY: Sunburst Communications, c1996. (30 min.) Biodiv QL83 .P766
1996. (K-6).
Narrated by children, this video gives an introduction to basic terms such as
'habitat' and 'species.' It also provides information about the causes of environmental
destruction and some solutions to problems encountered in the natural world.
Cloning.
Madison, WI: Hawkhill Video, 1998. (29 min.) Public QH442.2 .C56 1998. (8-12)
This videotape, produced for students in grades 8 through post secondary, provides
a brief introduction to cloning of mammals and challenges viewers to consider
the implications of this revolutionary technology for the future. The program
is intended to contribute public education and debate about cloning and about
all biotechnology. The videotape reviews the history of cloning of mammals,
explains the scientific principles underlying this method, and highlights the
ongoing research on biotechnology. The program then lists some of the unanswered
questions in this new field and explains the importance of searching for the
answers of these questions. The videotape also discusses the public's interest
in cloning and counts the possibility of producing human insulin for treating
diabetes from cloned cows among the factors of this interest. Controversial
issues regarding ethics of human cloning are also discussed. One such issue
is whether using cloning to make pregnancy more probable should be allowed or
encouraged. Scenes from cloning research laboratories as well as excerpts from
the presentations of scientists are included in the program. The videotape runs
about thirty minutes and provides a guide which contains the script of the program.
The Mouse as a Model Organism: Knocking Out Genes Function. NY: Cognito Learning Media, Inc. 1996. (30 min.) Public QL737.R666 M68 1996. (9-12+)
Island.
New York: DK Vision, 1997. (35 min.) Public GB471 .I87 1997. (K-12)
This videotape, developed for all ages as part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS
books, uses live action photography and computer animations to introduce viewers
to a variety of island ecosystems. The program begins with by distinguishing
islands from continents, then describes some famous islands, such as Manhattan,
Hong Kong, and Singapore. The program describes how the role of volcanic eruption
in both the formation and
the death of islands, and how islands also may be formed as coral atolls or
lost through tsunamis. Viewers will also learn about the unique animals that
inhabit the Galapagos Islands and Madagascar; the economic importance of islands
as ports of trade, prisons, and nuclear testing sites; and some myth and folklore
about islands.
Mountain.
New York, NY: DK Vision, 1997. (35 min.) Public GB511 .M685 1997.
(K-12)
This videotape, developed for all ages as part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS
books, uses live action photography and computer animations to explore the formation
of mountains and the diverse creatures that inhabit them. Viewers will learn
about about the role of plate tectonics, the glaciers, and erosion in the life
cycle of a mountain, the history of mountaineering, and some plant, animal and
human adaptations for living at high altitudes. The video also also discusses
some of the folklore and customs of mountain cultures.
The Decade
of Destruction, Saga of the Amazon Rainforest: Mountains of Gold.
Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films, 1990. (55 min.) Biodiv GF532.A45 D42 v.3 1990. (9-12+)
This series of films chronicles the destruction of the Amazonian Rainforest
between the years of 1980 and 1990. This particular volume covers the illegal
and destructive practice of gold mining and will be good for inciting discussion.
Other videos in the collection may be useful for high school as well.
Movers
& Shakers [kit]: An Earthquake Preparedness Program. Bloomington,
IL: State Farm Insurance Com., c1991. (22 min.) Public QE534.2.M68 1991. (K-12)
This teaching package, developed for grades K to 12 by State Farm Insurance
Companies, is a free educational resource to assist educators in teaching students
why earthquakes occur and what can be done to prepare for them and to minimize
loss of life, injury, and property damage when they do occur.
Natural Disaster.
New York, NY: DK Vision, 1997. (35 min.) Public GB5018.N37 1997. (3-8)
Earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, tsunamis, and volcanoes
are forces to be reckoned with, and those who survive are often left powerless
and stunned in their aftermath. This exciting and informative video takes you
inside each disaster, so the viewer has a full scientific understanding of how
each storm is born, what the physical impact can be and the possible benefits
of a natural disaster such as increased rainfall or re-enriched topsoil. While
coming to understand the awesome power of nature, the viewer will come away
with a clear sense of how to survive such an event and hopefully be inspired
to help the victims of natural disasters in any way they can.
Planets.
New York: DK Vision, 1997. (35 min.) Public QB601.9 .P54 1997. (K-12)
This videotape, developed for all ages as part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS
books, uses live action photography and computer graphics
to introduce viewers to the nine planets of the solar system. The program begins
with a discussion of birth of the sun, then describes what
is known about the atmospheric conditions and physical geography of each planet.
The video also discusses ancient astronomy and some of the folklore and mythology
about the heavenly bodies.
Rock
& Mineral. London: DK Vision, 1996. (35 min.) Public QE365 .R62
1996. (K-12)
This video, part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS books, provides K through
12 students with live action photography and video footage of rocks and minerals.
The program explores the Earths core and crust, explaining the types and origin
of rocks and minerals such as metamorphic, sedimentary, igneous, crystals, marble,
and gems. Viewers examine how animals use rocks and learn about rocks and minerals
in human history and societies. The process of making the film and the use of
special effects are presented at the end of each tape.
Volcano.
London: DK Vision, 1996. (35 min.) Public QE521.2 .V64 1996. (K-12)
This video, part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS books, provides K through
12 students with live action photography and video footage of volcanoes and
earthquakes. The program explores their formation, their destructive effects,
and the life giving results of their aftermath. Viewers learn how volcanoes
and earthquakes are measured and the myths that are peculiar to each. The process
of making the film and the use of special effects are presented at the end of
each tape.
Amazing
Prehistoric Animals. New York: DK Vision,
1997. (30 min.) Public QE765 .A42 1997 (PreK-6)
This video, part of the AMAZING ANIMALS series, presents examples of animals
that have been around since prehistoric times. In the video, viewers join their
animated tour guide, Henry the Lizard, as he boards his time machine to see
if some animals really have been around for millions of years. From deadly sharks
and crocodiles to horseshoe crabs and giant dragonflies, Henry discovers some
of the survival secrets of the world's most successful prehistoric animals.
Viewers will also learn about the aquatic origins of life, the extinction of
the dinosaurs, and the evidence for evolution. The videos combine 3-D animation
with film of the animals in their natural habitats.
Prehistoric
Life. London: DK Vision, 1996. (35 min.) Public QE763 .P73 1996.
(K-12)
This video, part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS books, provides K through
12 students with live action photography and video footage of
the Earths living history. The program describes how living creatures have evolved
and adapted themselves over time and discusses the myths peculiar to the origin
of life. The process of making the film and the use of special effects are presented
at the end of each tape.
The
Murky Water Caper. Oakland, CA: The Video
Project, 1993. (30 min.) Biodiv TD370.M87 1993. (PreK-5)
This videotape and discussion guide, developed for grades preK to 5, provides
a humorous introduction to water pollution and conservation. In the story, Billie
Beaver, Molly Duck, and Coho the Salmon seek the help of Detective Tuesday to
discover who has been polluting the local stream. Featuring costumed characters,
song and dance, and lots of puns in the script, the program is designed to entertain
as it informs children about the causes of water pollution and the practical
steps their families can take to protect local water sources. The discussion
guide summarizes learning goals and provides background information and discussion
questions.
Ocean.
New York:DK Vision,1997. (35 min.) Public GC21 .O22 1997. (K-12)
This videotape, developed for all ages as part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS
books, uses live action photography and computer animations to introduce viewers
to the ocean ecosystems. The program begins with a review of the history of
the Earth and the development of the oceans and land masses, then it describes
advances in technology that enabled humans to explore progressively deeper regions
of the ocean. As humans dive deeper into the ocean, video segments depict typical
marine life, including corals, fishes, crustaceans, and tube worms, for each
level.
Pond
& River. London: DK Vision, 1996. (35 min.) Public GB1203.7
.P66 1996. (K-12)
This video, part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS books, provides K through
12 students with live action photography and video footage of the freshwater
habitats of ponds and rivers. The program explores how rivers and ponds form,
examining river flow, currents, and the construction of dams. Viewers also learn
about the species of animals, insects, and plants that inhabit rivers and ponds.
Finally, the video addresses rivers and ponds in human history and societies.
The process of making the film and the use of special effects are presented
at the end of each tape.
The
Seashore.
London: DK Vision, 1996. (35 min.) Public GB451.2 .S42 1996. (K-12)
This video, part of a series based on the EYEWITNESS books, provides K through
12 students with live action photography and video footage of the seashore,
its floor, and its inhabitants. The program explores the plants and animals
that dwell at the seashore, such as birds, crabs, and starfish. Viewers learn
about the impact of waves and wind on the shore line, the formation of tides,
and the features and inhabitants of the coral reef. The video also discusses
the importance of the seashore in human history and societies. The process of
making the film and the use of special effects are presented at the end of each
tape.
Secrets
of the Bay. Berkeley, CA: Independent Documentary Group, 1990. (28
min.) Biodiv QH105 .C2 S43 1990. (7-12)
This video reveals the abundance of wildlife that inhabits the San Francisco
Bay Area. Viewers witness an endangered peregrine falcon nesting on the Bay
Bridge; birds that have discovered an airstrip that resembles a beach, which
they have turned into a lover's lane; and migrating fish such as salmon that
must navigate the Bay's intricate water system of dams, pumps, pipes and aquaducts.
Also examined are the plight of Chinese shrimp fishermen and the return of pelicans
to the Bay. The video emphasizes the importance of protecting and preserving
the remaining Bay Area wildlife habitat.
Secrets of
the Ocean Realm.
Alexandria, VA. PBS Home Video, 1997. [5 videocassettes](50 min each) Pub GC11.2
.S42 1997. (K-12)
There are two separate films on this tape, one about the tropical coral reef
and the other about the cold water reef. Animals, both exotic and familiar are
filmed and described by award winning videographers, Howard and Michele Hall.
Videos with call numbers begining Pub, Public, or Biodiv are available for loan to Academy members.
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