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AFRICAN SAVANNAH, THE: ANIMALS IN THEIR HABITATS ONE

The African savannahs are teeming with many amazing animals, but today many of them face dire futures with pressures from predators and man-made environmental changes. In this program we observe just some of these incredible African animals: mega fauna like the rhinoceros, giraffe and hippopotamus; carnivores such as the cheetah and the lion, as well as animals such as wild zebras, vervet monkeys and meerkats. We examine the ways they eat, breed and survive and the behaviours they exhibit to thrive in this dynamic environment. A fascinating introduction to this complex habitat.

Item no.: VE11100002
Format: DVD
Duration: 25 minutes
Audience: Junior Secondary
Copyright: 2008
Price: AUD 125.00

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COORDINATION AND CONTROL ONE: ANIMALS

Providing an in-depth investigation into the two main mechanisms, this program looks in detail at the nervous system of animals, including neuron structure, how a signal is transmitted through and between neurons and the division of the nervous system into central and peripheral, voluntary and automatic. The hormone system is explained with a detailed look at the various endocrine glands, the hormones they secrete and their roles in coordinating the body's functions. Extensive use of high-quality animated graphics and clear explanations ensure that this program is a powerful tool for enhancing student understanding of these complex biological processes in animals.

Item no.: HZ11100028
Format: DVD
Duration: 23 minutes
Audience: Senior Secondary
Copyright: 2006
Price: AUD 115.00

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COORDINATION AND CONTROL TWO: PLANTS

The study of plant hormones has long been part of Biology courses. The use of animation in this program gives students a better understanding of the complex interaction between organism and environmental stimuli in a way that the pages of a book can¡¦t. This program deals with how plants use hormones to coordinate and control their activities with changes in the environment. The roles of the major hormones are discussed and their mode of action at a cellular level is explored. Some of the lesser known hormones are described.

Item no.: WA11100029
Format: DVD
Duration: 19 minutes
Audience: Senior Secondary
Copyright: 2006
Price: AUD 115.00

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REDISCOVERING BIOLOGY: MOLECULAR TO GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES

Great advances have been made in the field of biology in recent decades that will continue to have a major impact on our lives. Rediscovering Biology: Molecular to Global Perspectives explains these developments for teachers of high school biology to update their content knowledge and understanding. The multimedia course materials-video, online text, interactive Web activities, and course guide-will help new and veteran biology teachers become familiar with current research methods and tools that will lead to new discoveries in the coming decades. Thirteen half-hour video programs feature interviews with expert scientists involved in groundbreaking research, such as Eric Lander of the MIT Genomics Center and Rita Colwell, director of the National Science Foundation. Detailed animations provide a micro-level view of biological processes and techniques such as mass spectrometry and microarray analysis. Supporting and expanding the video content, the course guide and interactive Web site provide learning activities, additional information, a detailed glossary, annotated animations, and case studies that invite teachers to run their own mini research projects.

30-MINUTE PROGRAMS
1. Genomics
2. Proteins and Proteomics
3. Evolution and Phylogenetics
4. Microbial Diversity
5. Emerging Infectious Diseases
6. HIV and AIDS
7. Genetics of Development
8. Cell Biology and Cancer
9. Human Evolution
10. Neurobiology
11. Biology of Sex and Gender
12. Biodiversity
13. Genetically Modified Organisms

Item no.: SN07940436
Format: 4 DVDs (Closed Captioned, With Guide)
Duration: 390 minutes
Audience: High School Teachers
Copyright: 2003
StdBkNo: 1576807339
Price: USD 994.00

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BEING CARIBOU

A filmmaker and biologist follow the Porcupine Caribou Herd from central Yukon to the herd's calving grounds in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Hoping to raise awareness of the threat to the survival of the Porcupine Caribou Herd presented by the proposed exploitation of the oil and gas reserves in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the husband-and-wife-team of filmmaker Leanne Allison and wildlife biologist Karsten Heuer, follow the herd of 120,000 caribou on foot, across 1,500 kilometers of rugged Arctic tundra.

They let the caribou guide them through a wild and remote landscape, from Old Crow, Yukon, to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge -- the herd's calving grounds -- and back. During the five-month journey, they ski and hike across mountains, swim icy rivers, brave Arctic weather and endure hordes of mosquitoes. They survive an encounter with a hungry grizzly bear that forces them to reconcile what it means to be a part of true wilderness. Dramatic footage and video diaries provide an intimate perspective of an epic expedition.

This film presents undeniable evidence that gives the lie to then Sen. Frank Murkowski's (R- Alaska) disgenuous description of the Refuge as "flat, unattractive, not pristine" as he held up a piece of blank white foam board. Watching the caribou migrate suggests a more appropriate analogy. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is America's Serengeti.

Reviews
  • "A stunning documentary about precisely what drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge would destroy." MaryAnn Johanson, FlickFilosopher.com

  • "This is a heartfelt and inspiring northern adventure which succeeds at revealing the powerful beauty and sacredness of the caribou and their habitat." FamilyEducation.com

  • "A stunning documentary about precisely what drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge would destroy, and, hopefully, it will close the debate forever." MaryAnn Johanson, FlickFilosopher.com

  • "Recommended for public and school libraries." CM Magazine, University of Manitoba

  • "Captivating from start to finish...breathtaking views of both scenery and wildlife...Truly a respectful glimpse into wildness largely unseen by human eyes. Anyone who has heard of or read about the issues surrounding the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge should view this film." Omaha Independent Media Center

  • "This is a film of beauty and courage." Heron Dance

  • "A riveting look at the epic migration of tens of thousands of caribou, across equally epic, ruggedly beautiful terrain." Portland Tribune

    Awards
  • Best Environment and Conservation Film, Japan Wildlife Film Festival
  • Best Documentary Program or Series & Best Overall Sound, Leo Awards
  • Best Environmental Film, MountainFilm, Telluride
  • Grand Prize, Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival
  • Jury Award, Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival
  • Audience Award, Victoria Independent Film and Video Festival
  • People's Choice Award, Calgary International Film Festival
  • Federal Express Award for Most Popular Canadian Film, Vancouver International Film Festival
  • People's Choice Award, Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival
  • Best Nature Film, International Nature and Environmental (PINE) Film Festival
  • Best Environmental Film, Kendal Mountain Film Festival, Germany
  • Best 'Earth' Film, International Festival of Mountain Film and Adventure, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Merit Award, International Wildlife Film Festival, Missoula
  • Honorable Mention, EarthVision Film & Video Festival
  • Seattle International Film Festival
  • Anchorage International Film Festival
  • Arctic Film Festival

    Item no.: BY02790025
    Format: DVD (Color, Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 54 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-12, College, Adult
    Copyright: 2005
    StdBkNo: 0772212066
    Price: USD 250.00

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    SECRECT WORLD OF GARDENS: APPLEACHIA

    The amazing array of life an apple tree can lure into a garden.

    Ever wonder why apple blossoms are so pretty? It's because apple trees are cousins, several times removed, from roses.

    Apple trees grow a lot more than just rosy fruit-they grow and house a multitude of insects, too. Tent caterpillars, tussock moths, coddling moths, woolly apple aphids-not to mention two-spotted mites-are just a few of the creatures that call an apple tree home.

    Add to that the thousands of visitors that drop by every day and you start to see the amazing array of life an apple tree can lure into a garden. In this episode of The Secret World of Gardens we explore life on an apple tree from the first buds to when the last fruit falls.

    Reviews
  • "The most eye-popping series." - The (Toronto) Globe & Mail

  • "Through dramatic macro-photography, viewers enter the sci-fi beauty of the garden and gain a new perspective on the interactive roles played by everything from the lowly earwig to the majestic rose." - The Toronto Star

  • "This outstanding series is especially recommended for school and community libraries as being of special interest and value for children and adults with an interest in gardening and its flora/fauna ecosystems through all four seasons of the year." - The Midwest Book Review

    Awards
  • Best Science/Nature/Adventure Documentary & Best Direction, Gemini Awards
  • Kodak Award, Excellence in Cinematography

    Item no.: GA01110464
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 22 minutes
    Audience: Grades 3-12, College, Adult
    Copyright: 2004
    StdBkNo: 1594586365
    Price: USD 195.00

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    SECRECT WORLD OF GARDENS: FUNGI

    What you see is only the tip of the iceberg.

    We usually only notice the fruit of fungi (aka mushrooms) when they're on our plate, preferably sauteed with a little butter.

    But fungi insidiously occupy every corner of the garden, and the mushrooms we see are only the tip of the iceberg. Underneath these tiny fruiting bodies lies a massive interwoven network of fibers that extends for miles in the soil.

    Your garden, and indeed the whole planet, is virtually overrun with mushrooms and yet we know very little about the intimate connection between fungi and many of our favorite plants and trees.

    In this episode we explore the magic world of mushrooms through striking time-lapse photography that shows mushrooms growing and blooming as beautifully as any flower right before our eyes.

    Review
  • "The most eye-popping series." - The (Toronto) Globe & Mail

  • "Through dramatic macro-photography, viewers enter the sci-fi beauty of the garden and gain a new perspective on the interactive roles played by everything from the lowly earwig to the majestic rose." - The Toronto Star

  • "This outstanding series is especially recommended for school and community libraries as being of special interest and value for children and adults with an interest in gardening and its flora/fauna ecosystems through all four seasons of the year." - The Midwest Book Review

    Awards
  • Best Science/Nature/Adventure Documentary & Best Direction, Gemini Awards
  • Kodak Award, Excellence in Cinematography

    Item no.: YL02560465
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 22 minutes
    Audience: Grades 3-12, College, Adult
    Copyright: 2004
    StdBkNo: 1594586373
    Price: USD 195.00

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    SECRECT WORLD OF GARDENS: WHETHER THE WEATHER

    How plants survive the stress of changes in the weather.

    High winds whip and twist your garden plants. The relentless summer sun sears them without mercy. And deep freezes put the chill on growth. Despite this your garden is capable of putting up with the worst weather has to offer.

    In Whether the Weather we explore how plants survive the trials and tribulations of changes in the weather and look at the coping strategies they have evolved to exploit Mother Nature. Learn how the decorative skunk cabbage operates its own little heater, melting snow surrounding it, so they can be the first plant out of the gate at the end of winter. And see how bees-mad dogs and Englishman all-cope with the ruthlessly hot days of summer.

    Reviews
  • "The most eye-popping series." - The (Toronto) Globe & Mail

  • "Through dramatic macro-photography, viewers enter the sci-fi beauty of the garden and gain a new perspective on the interactive roles played by everything from the lowly earwig to the majestic rose." - The Toronto Star

  • "This outstanding series is especially recommended for school and community libraries as being of special interest and value for children and adults with an interest in gardening and its flora/fauna ecosystems through all four seasons of the year." - The Midwest Book Review

    Awards
  • Best Science/Nature/Adventure Documentary & Best Direction, Gemini Awards
  • Kodak Award, Excellence in Cinematography

    Item no.: DF01110476
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 22 minutes
    Audience: Grades 3-12, College, Adult
    Copyright: 2004
    StdBkNo: 1594586489
    Price: USD 195.00

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    WALKING WITH GHOSTS

    Predator biologist Elizabeth Hofer tracks and studies the elusive lynx in the Yukon's boreal forests.

    Once known as the "wood ghost", the lynx is one of only three big cats native to Canada. Predator biologist Elizabeth Hofer has been tracking the relationship between the elusive lynx and its prey, the snowshoe hare, for 18 years in the Yukon. A field technician, she's grown to be an expert in collecting data on carnivores through the age-old practice of tracking.

    Hofer's study area is the boreal forests of the Yukon, centered around Kluane National Park. Boreal forest covers more than four million square kilometers of Canada-about one third of the country. Dominated by coniferous tree species that are well adapted to dry, cold weather, it is in these forests that the lynx and hare are tied together in a continuous cycle; the survival of the lynx is mitigated by the hare population, which experiences a dramatic decline every 10 years. This predictable factor gives Hofer the opportunity to trace what happens as the lynx attempt to adapt and survive the food shortage.

    Learn about the animals and the Kluane region of the boreal forest as Hofer and cameraman Ron Shade traverse swamps and dense forests, capturing never-before seen footage of wild lynx in their natural environment. Their research is a lesson in non-intrusive field study techniques, employed by the scientists as well as the patient filmmaker.

    Walking With Ghosts provides a rare and intimate glimpse at a delicately balanced cycle of death and renewal.

    Reviews
  • "When I'm following a lynx's tracks, I can tell how fast she is traveling, where she had a rest, or if she was stalking hares. It is as if I have a ghost walking beside me." - Elizabeth Hofer, predator biologist

  • "Walking with Ghosts really captures the mystery and majesty of lynx and their landscape. It features some of the best boreal forest footage that I've seen, giving an intimate perspective on the unique struggles associated with trying to survive boom to bust cycles in nature's icebox. My whole family-including my cats-enjoyed it." - Mitch Friedman, Executive Director, Northwest Ecosystem Alliance

  • "Walking with Ghosts is an intriguing peek into the life of the lynx, it's prey the snowshoe hare, and a biologist that studies them. Like the other wild cats of North America, lynx are seldom seen yet a script of their lives is left with their tracks in the snow. For scientists that study these animals there is no clearer picture of the life of a lynx than that gained by deciphering these hieroglyphs in the snow. More modern approaches using radio telemetry may unlock some of the secret ways of a lynx but, like the chapter titles in a book, they reveal only a broad landscape scale view and little about the 'day-to-day' activities of these secretive predators. The ancient skill of tracking animals in the snow is what biologist Liz Hofer excels at. Only by following the lynx's step-by-step meanderings in the northern forests can we really understand the relationship between the cryptic and quick hare and the secretive, elusive, and ghost like lynx." - Gary M. Koehler, Ph.D., Project C.A.T. (Cougars and Teaching), Principal Investigator, Washington Depart. Fish & Wildlife

  • "[Walking with Ghosts] provides an excellent description of the art of snow-tracking and is a unique approach to sharing with viewers some of the natural history of lynx in winter. The footage of free-ranging lynx exhibiting a variety of natural behaviors is exceptional. The accompanying script is beautifully descriptive of lynx ecology as well as educational. This film provides the viewer with a clear explanation of what information can be discerned from the art and science of snow-tracking. One of the strongest points to make about snow-tracking is how much you can learn about an animal and its behavior without ever seeing it and this is brought out in the film... The footage of lynx readily portrays natural lynx behavior in their natural habitat, a feat rarely captured on film... The script also provides information on the link between the physical features of lynx and their ecology. The segment on why lynx rarely feed on frozen carcasses was especially well done..." - Tanya Shenk, Ph.D., Mammals Research, Colorado Division of Wildlife, Dept. of Natural Resources

  • "The camera work detailing Hofer's tracking is carefully planned to emphasize the solitary nature of her work and her isolation in the winter forest... Walking with Ghosts is recommended for its excellent treatment of predator/prey relationships and for providing the viewer with glimpses into the solitary existence of the elusive lynx as it fights to survive the sub- Arctic winter... This video will enhance library collections in ecology, natural history, and zoology. It shows the best of deep winter in the wilds of western Canada, cloudless skies, the sparkling windless, snowless days when the sun raises the temperature to within a few degrees above or below zero Fahrenheit." - Cliff Glaviano, Bowling Green State University Libraries for Educational Media Reviews Online

    Awards
  • Best Professional Film, Animal Behavior Society Film Festival
  • Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital
  • Planet in Focus, The Toronto International Environmental Film Festival

    Item no.: AU02790316
    Format: DVD (Color, Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 47 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-12, Collge, Adult
    Copyright: 2004
    StdBkNo: 1594582319
    Price: USD 250.00

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    SALMON FOREST, THE

    Reveals the fragile connection between salmon, bears, trees, and people in the NW rainforest.

    On Canada's Pacific coast, winding from the north end of Vancouver Island to the Alaskan border, is over 400 kilometers of forested inlets and islands. This is the largest tract of intact temperate rainforest on earth -- it's more than twice the size of Switzerland. Here millions of spawning salmon that support dense concentrations of forest life, return every year. It is also where grizzly bears, black bears, bald eagles, seals, otters, gulls, and countless invertebrates thrive. Bathed in mist and rain year round, this is one of the most biologically diverse and lush places on the planet. Much of life here still remains secret and unknown.

    Biologist Dr. Tom Reimchen, however, has uncovered one of those secrets. He has discovered why both black and grizzly bears fish at night and revealed the link between the salmon and the forest.

    Entomologist Dr. Neville Winchester is also featured as he investigates the vast array of strange-looking arthropods and insects that litter the forest canopy. In addition, the Gitga'at, a First Nations people, are featured reaffirming their connection with the land and sea and performing their traditional Salmon Dance.

    Reviews
  • "Eye-popping cinematography, intelligent and well-placed explanations, and a subtle-but-reliable narrative thread...Underwood's elegant design and production make this video applicable to a wide audience -- biology and ecology studies, as well as classes in anthropology, environment and indigenous peoples. Rating: Highly Recommended" - Mark Collins, Educational Media Reviews Online

  • "The film is timely because of the precipitous decline in salmon populations on the Pacific Northwest Coast threatens more than commercial and sport industry -- it threatens the health of the coastal rainforest...The compelling story, dazzling scenery, close-ups of tree-climbing, insect sampling, and the tree coring techniques kept my students enthralled throughout the showing of the film. They erupted in spontaneous applause at the end! Congratulations on marketing such a superb film." - Carol A. Jefferson, Ph.D., Plant Ecologist, Department of Biology, Winona State University

  • "Weaves an interesting story, linking the anadromous salmon stocks with grizzly and black bears, hemlock growth, and a diversity of invertebrates and microorganisms in Northern British Columbia. [The Salmon Forest] documents the life history of the salmon and makes the case that salmon are important components of the forest ecosystem. The video footage is good and captures the true feeling of the area. In addition, time-lapse photography is effectively used to illustrate the efficient decomposition of salmon carcasses." - Best Science Books and Films, Science Books and Films

    Awards
  • Vermont International Film Festival
  • Runner Up, EarthVision International Environmental Video Festival
  • Honorable Mention, Columbus International Film Festival
  • Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Festival

    Item no.: DK01110245
    Format: DVD (Color, Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 52 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-12, College, Adult
    Copyright: 2001
    StdBkNo: 1594582521
    Price: USD 250.00

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    NATURAL CONNECTIONS

    Makes a compelling scientific and ethical case for maintaining biodiversity.

    This outstanding program makes effective use of interviews with well-spoken scientists, beautiful photography, top quality graphics, and original music to underline the importance of maintaining biodiversity, if we as a species want to survive and thrive on our home planet.

    The program introduces the basic concepts of biodiversity, and takes a close-up look at salmon, rainforests, and marine ecosystems as examples.

    Amongst those interviewed are Harvard's Edward O. Wilson, known as the "father of biodiversity"; Dr. Robert Paine, who coined the phrase "keystone species"; and forester Dr. Jerry Franklin.

    Many programs call for us all to consume less in order to leave enough room for other species, on whom ultimately our survival depends. Few do it so effectively and positively.

    Reviews
  • "Astonishingly beautiful documentary...With gorgeous photography, straightforward writing and enthusiastic participation by scientists who don't come off as pedants...a wake-up call that is riveting and startling, but, more important, congenial, considerate and convincing." - Seattle Post- Intelligencer

  • "A beautifully produced and effective piece." - Edward O. Wilson, Honorary Curator of Entomology, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University, and author of "Biophilia" and "The Diversity of Life"

  • "This video...is an invaluable teaching tool. There are dozens of films on the market that address the environmental and biodiversity problems we are currently facing. Natural Connections may have an edge because it will appeal to all age groups. Highly recommended for public, school and college libraries." - Barb Butler, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, MC Journal

  • "Superb photography, eloquent narration, and stirring interviews with biologists combine to make this Emmy Award winner perhaps the best video I have ever seen to make the case for the preservation of biodiversity. This dramatic video should be required viewing for all students teachers, parents, politicians, business leaders, consumers...Most highly recommended for viewers from about grade 6 or 7 through adults. Schools, nature centers, camps, and even individuals will value this video." - Dan R. Kunkle, Wildlife Activist Magazine

  • "A lovely piece of work. Excellent production values and interesting vignettes help to make several concepts in conservation and biodiversity very real and immediate...Could be used quite effectively in secondary schools or lower division biology or ecology classes as an introduction to issues of biodiversity, the interconnectedness of the natural world, and the critical need for conservation. All of the scientists interviewed are articulate and interesting...Individual vignettes and stories could be used separately in more advanced classes or where class time is very short." - Michael Renner, Professor of Animal Behavior, West Chester University

    Awards
  • 5 EMMY Awards
  • Gold Hugo, Chicago International Television Competition
  • Best of Category, Best Educational Value, Best Scientific Content and Best Conservation Message, International Wildlife Film Festival, Missoula
  • UNESCO Silver Medal, The New York Festivals
  • Best of Category, EarthVision Environmental Film & Video Festival
  • Best Graphic Design, International Monitor Awards
  • Bronze Anvil Award, Public Relations Society of America
  • Equinox Environmental Film Festival
  • Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital
  • Olympia Environmental Film Festival
  • SAVVY Award
  • Lemos Award for Artistic Achievement, Latham Foundation Search for Excellence Video Contest

    Item no.: VH02560438
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 46 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-12, College, Adult
    Copyright: 1999
    StdBkNo: 1594584249
    Price: USD 250.00

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    NATURAL CONNECTIONS: BIODIVERSITY VS. EXTINCTION

    Mass extinction of species can be stopped if we understand the importance of biodiversity.

    Edward O. Wilson, known as the "father of biodiversity", explains the significance of the mass extinction of species taking place around the planet today -- the sixth the earth has seen in its long history. The difference between this one and the previous five is that this one is induced by humans.

    HIPPO is the acronym that succinctly sums up the major factors contributing to this extinction. H stands for habitat destruction, I for the introduction of exotic species, P for pollution, another P for population growth, and O for over-consumption.

    If we begin to embrace the earth more as a community to which we belong, rather than a commodity belonging to us, we might begin to cherish our natural connections and help our own survival.

    Reviews
  • "Riveting and startling, but, more important, congenial, considerate and convincing." - Seattle Post- Intelligencer

  • "Astonishingly beautiful documentary...With gorgeous photography, straightforward writing and enthusiastic participation by scientists who don't come off as pedants...a wake-up call that is riveting and startling, but, more important, congenial, considerate and convincing." - Seattle Post- Intelligencer

  • "A beautifully produced and effective piece." - Edward O. Wilson, Honorary Curator of Entomology, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University, and author of "Biophilia" and "The Diversity of Life"

  • "This video...is an invaluable teaching tool. There are dozens of films on the market that address the environmental and biodiversity problems we are currently facing. Natural Connections may have an edge because it will appeal to all age groups. Highly recommended for public, school and college libraries." - Barb Butler, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, MC Journal

  • "Superb photography, eloquent narration, and stirring interviews with biologists combine to make this Emmy Award winner perhaps the best video I have ever seen to make the case for the preservation of biodiversity. This dramatic video should be required viewing for all students teachers, parents, politicians, business leaders, consumers...Most highly recommended for viewers from about grade 6 or 7 through adults. Schools, nature centers, camps, and even individuals will value this video." - Dan R. Kunkle, Wildlife Activist Magazine

  • "A lovely piece of work. Excellent production values and interesting vignettes help to make several concepts in conservation and biodiversity very real and immediate...Could be used quite effectively in secondary schools or lower division biology or ecology classes as an introduction to issues of biodiversity, the interconnectedness of the natural world, and the critical need for conservation. All of the scientists interviewed are articulate and interesting...Individual vignettes and stories could be used separately in more advanced classes or where class time is very short." - Michael Renner, Professor of Animal Behavior, West Chester University

    Awards
  • 5 Emmy Awards
  • Gold Hugo, Chicago International Television Competition
  • Best of Category , Best Educational Value, Best Scientific Content and Best Conservation Message, International Wildlife Film Festival, Missoula
  • UNESCO Silver Medal, The New York Festivals
  • Best of Category, EarthVision Environmental Film & Video Festival
  • Best Graphic Design, International Monitor Awards
  • Bronze Anvil Award, Public Relations Society of America
  • Equinox Environmental Film Festival
  • Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital
  • Olympia Environmental Film Festival
  • SAVVY Award

    Item no.: VA02560030
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 11 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-12, College, Adult
    Copyright: 1999
    StdBkNo: 159458429X
    Price: USD 95.00

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    NATURAL CONNECTIONS: FORESTS, BIODIVERSITY AND YOU

    Can forests retain their productivity and biodiversity? Consuming less ourselves is key.

    Jerry Franklin, Professor of Ecosystem Analysis at the University of Washington, is working on ways to manage forests that enable them to retain both their productivity and their biodiversity.

    The value of forests goes far beyond the industrial use of the trees that comprise them. Forests provide us with the air we breathe, absorb greenhouse gases, and regulate stream flow. They are vital to the chemistry of the biosphere.

    What each of us consumes has a direct impact on the fate of the forests and their biodiversity.

    Reviews
  • "Astonishingly beautiful documentary...With gorgeous photography, straightforward writing and enthusiastic participation by scientists who don't come off as pedants...a wake-up call that is riveting and startling, but, more important, congenial, considerate and convincing." - Seattle Post- Intelligencer

  • "A beautifully produced and effective piece." - Edward O. Wilson, Honorary Curator of Entomology, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University, and author of "Biophilia" and "The Diversity of Life"

  • "This video...is an invaluable teaching tool. There are dozens of films on the market that address the environmental and biodiversity problems we are currently facing. Natural Connections may have an edge because it will appeal to all age groups. Highly recommended for public, school and college libraries." - Barb Butler, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, MC Journal

  • "Superb photography, eloquent narration, and stirring interviews with biologists combine to make this Emmy Award winner perhaps the best video I have ever seen to make the case for the preservation of biodiversity. This dramatic video should be required viewing for all students teachers, parents, politicians, business leaders, consumers...Most highly recommended for viewers from about grade 6 or 7 through adults. Schools, nature centers, camps, and even individuals will value this video." - Dan R. Kunkle, Wildlife Activist Magazine

  • "A lovely piece of work. Excellent production values and interesting vignettes help to make several concepts in conservation and biodiversity very real and immediate...Could be used quite effectively in secondary schools or lower division biology or ecology classes as an introduction to issues of biodiversity, the interconnectedness of the natural world, and the critical need for conservation. All of the scientists interviewed are articulate and interesting...Individual vignettes and stories could be used separately in more advanced classes or where class time is very short." - Michael Renner, Professor of Animal Behavior, West Chester University

    Awards
  • Best of Category , Best Educational Value, Best Scientific Content and Best Conservation Message, International Wildlife Film Festival, Missoula
  • Best of Category, EarthVision Environmental Film & Video Festival
  • Equinox Environmental Film Festival
  • Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital
  • Olympia Environmental Film Festival
  • 5 Emmy Awards
  • Gold Hugo, Chicago International Television Competition
  • UNESCO Silver Medal, The New York Festivals
  • Best Graphic Design, International Monitor Awards
  • Bronze Anvil Award, Public Relations Society of America
  • SAVVY Award

    Item no.: YV02790121
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 10 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-12, College, Adult
    Copyright: 1999
    StdBkNo: 1594584281
    Price: USD 95.00

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    NATURAL CONNECTIONS: INTRODUCTION TO BIODIVERSITY

    The concept of biological diversity and its importance to humans.

    Introduces this 5-part series on biodiversity. Dr. Edward O. Wilson, one of the world's leading experts on ants, who is often referred to as the "father" of biodiversity, and entomologist, Dr. Jack Longino, put the role of human beings in the biosphere into proper perspective.

    They point out that mammals are the smallest group of species with only 4,500 known individual species, whereas there are 963,000 known species of insects.

    Pound for pound humans and ants probably match each other. The rather startling difference is that ants and other insects contribute to the maintenance of earth's ecosystems. Human beings often have the opposite effect.

    To be a successful and long-lived species, we must foster a respect for all life.

    Reviews
  • "Astonishingly beautiful documentary...With gorgeous photography, straightforward writing and enthusiastic participation by scientists who don't come off as pedants...a wake-up call that is riveting and startling, but, more important, congenial, considerate and convincing." - Seattle Post- Intelligencer

  • "A beautifully produced and effective piece." - Edward O. Wilson, Honorary Curator of Entomology, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University, and author of "Biophilia" and "The Diversity of Life"

  • "This video...is an invaluable teaching tool. There are dozens of films on the market that address the environmental and biodiversity problems we are currently facing. Natural Connections may have an edge because it will appeal to all age groups. Highly recommended for public, school and college libraries." - Barb Butler, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, MC Journal

  • "Superb photography, eloquent narration, and stirring interviews with biologists combine to make this Emmy Award winner perhaps the best video I have ever seen to make the case for the preservation of biodiversity. This dramatic video should be required viewing for all students teachers, parents, politicians, business leaders, consumers...Most highly recommended for viewers from about grade 6 or 7 through adults. Schools, nature centers, camps, and even individuals will value this video." - Dan R. Kunkle, Wildlife Activist Magazine

  • "A lovely piece of work. Excellent production values and interesting vignettes help to make several concepts in conservation and biodiversity very real and immediate...Could be used quite effectively in secondary schools or lower division biology or ecology classes as an introduction to issues of biodiversity, the interconnectedness of the natural world, and the critical need for conservation. All of the scientists interviewed are articulate and interesting...Individual vignettes and stories could be used separately in more advanced classes or where class time is very short." - Michael Renner, Professor of Animal Behavior, West Chester University

    Awards
  • Best of Category , Best Educational Value, Best Scientific Content and Best Conservation
  • Message, International Wildlife Film Festival, Missoula
  • UNESCO Silver Medal, The New York Festivals
  • Best of Category, EarthVision Environmental Film & Video Festival
  • Equinox Environmental Film Festival
  • Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital
  • Olympia Environmental Film Festival
  • 5 Emmy Awards
  • Gold Hugo, Chicago International Television Competition
  • Best Graphic Design, International Monitor Awards
  • Bronze Anvil Award, Public Relations Society of America
  • SAVVY Award

    Item no.: SN01110162
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 15 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-12, College, Adult
    Copyright: 1999
    StdBkNo: 1594584257
    Price: USD 95.00

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    NATURAL CONNECTIONS: KEYSTONE SPECIES

    The principle of keystone species proves the interconnectedness of the living world.

    Zoologist Bob Paine has conducted experiments on a small island off the Washington coast for over 30 years in one of the longest ongoing studies of a single area by the same scientist.

    His experiment on the connection between starfish and mussels has resulted in one of the most important principles of modern ecology, known as "keystone species". Paine showed that certain species are critically important to the balance of particular ecosystems. The loss of a keystone species can have a devastating impact on that ecosystem's biodiversity.

    Humans impact the biodiversity of the world more than any other creature. We are the ultimate keystone species. Thus we have a larger responsibility towards the world around us.

    Reviews
  • "Astonishingly beautiful documentary...With gorgeous photography, straightforward writing and enthusiastic participation by scientists who don't come off as pedants...a wake-up call that is riveting and startling, but, more important, congenial, considerate and convincing." - Seattle Post- Intelligencer

  • "A beautifully produced and effective piece." - Edward O. Wilson, Honorary Curator of Entomology, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University, and author of "Biophilia" and "The Diversity of Life"

  • "This video...is an invaluable teaching tool. There are dozens of films on the market that address the environmental and biodiversity problems we are currently facing. Natural Connections may have an edge because it will appeal to all age groups. Highly recommended for public, school and college libraries." - Barb Butler, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, MC Journal

  • "Superb photography, eloquent narration, and stirring interviews with biologists combine to make this Emmy Award winner perhaps the best video I have ever seen to make the case for the preservation of biodiversity. This dramatic video should be required viewing for all students teachers, parents, politicians, business leaders, consumers...Most highly recommended for viewers from about grade 6 or 7 through adults. Schools, nature centers, camps, and even individuals will value this video." - Dan R. Kunkle, Wildlife Activist Magazine

  • "A lovely piece of work. Excellent production values and interesting vignettes help to make several concepts in conservation and biodiversity very real and immediate...Could be used quite effectively in secondary schools or lower division biology or ecology classes as an introduction to issues of biodiversity, the interconnectedness of the natural world, and the critical need for conservation. All of the scientists interviewed are articulate and interesting...Individual vignettes and stories could be used separately in more advanced classes or where class time is very short." - Michael Renner, Professor of Animal Behavior, West Chester University

    Awards
  • Best of Category , Best Educational Value, Best Scientific Content and Best Conservation Message, International Wildlife Film Festival, Missoula
  • Best of Category, EarthVision Environmental Film & Video Festival
  • Equinox Environmental Film Festival
  • Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital
  • Olympia Environmental Film Festival
  • 5 Emmy Awards
  • Gold Hugo, Chicago International Television Competition
  • UNESCO Silver Medal, The New York Festivals
  • Best Graphic Design, International Monitor Awards
  • Bronze Anvil Award, Public Relations Society of America
  • SAVVY Award

    Item no.: FE01110169
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 10 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-12, College, Adult
    Copyright: 1999
    StdBkNo: 1594584273
    Price: USD 95.00

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    UNSEEN LIFE ON EARTH: AN INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY

    Peer into the microbial world with this comprehensive microbiology series. This series helps students understand microbial functions and how microorganisms affect everything from medicine to environmental issues to global politics. Dynamic visuals - such as animations and scanning electron micrographs - and case studies including DNA testing and dramatic battles against dangerous viruses illustrate the work and effects of microorganisms. Students gain an enhanced appreciation of the field of microbiology as they meet scientists carrying on their investigations in the lab and in the field. Unseen Life on Earth is designed for general microbiology courses for majors and allied health students. It is also useful as a resource for life science courses in college and high school.

    30-MINUTE PROGRAMS

    Microbial Cell Biology
    1. The Microbial Universe
    2. The Unity of Living Systems
    3. Metabolism

    Microbial Genetics
    4. Reading the Code of Life
    5. Genetic Transfer Integrating Themes
    6. Microbial Evolution
    7. Microbial Diversity

    Microorganisms and the Environment
    8. Microbial Ecology
    9. Microbial Control

    Microorganisms and Human Life
    10. Microbial Interactions
    11. Human Defenses
    12. Microbes and Human Diseases

    Item no.: KH07940355
    Format: 3 DVD-Rs (Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 360 minutes
    Audience: High School, College, and Adult Learners
    Copyright: 1999
    StdBkNo: 1576801543
    Price: USD 713.00

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    COMPOST: TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES

    Composting without problems.

    "How do I decide what to put in my compost bin?" "My compost stinks! What do I do?" "I want my pile to get hot. How big do I make it?"

    This program teaches the science behind the solutions. Using a quiz show format to present common questions, it shows home composters learning how to provide the right conditions for composting without problems. The information is presented in an informal, entertaining way to make learning about composting fun!

    Reviews
  • "Gives a detailed, yet easily understood description of the composting process and the balance between carbon-and nitrogen-rich materials. Illuminating camera shots introduce the multitude of decomposers that make up a compost pile." Resource Recycling

  • "Provides good scientific explanations in an informal but effective way...The video positively portrays an activity well within the reach of anyone interested...useful for late elementary, high school, and undergraduate students as well as adults. It would be a great addition to public library collections...Highly recommended."
    Sharon C. Murphy, SUNY Buffalo, MC Journal

  • "A good addition for library collections, and useful to foster Earth Day projects across the curriculum." School Library Journal

    Award
  • Columbus International Film Festival

    Item no.: BU01110365
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 16 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-12, College, Adult
    Copyright: 1998
    StdBkNo: 1594586861
    Price: USD 59.00

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    GREEN ZONE, THE

    The riparian zone: as important to the river as the water itself.

    The strip of vegetation along a waterway is called the riparian zone. A stream and its riparian zone are really a single entity.

    The riparian zone protects the structure of the stream, maintains water quality, and provides food and shelter for animals and insects. It's as important to the river as the water itself.

    Over time a river or stream will occupy different paths, moving like a wave pattern travelling down a valley. Periodic floods deposit rich sediments -- fertile soil for the vegetation that supports the stream.

    This product shows that protecting a stream or restoring a river requires preservation of this vital green zone.

    Reviews
  • "This nicely produced video clearly and convincingly explains the importance of the riparian zone...The video is of high quality, with effective background music, and features an excellent narration by David Suzuki. Recommended for any library." - Library Journal

  • "Visually beautiful, factually informative and useful for any academic library maintaining an audiovisual collection in ecology. Highly recommended." - Buzz Haughton, Shields Library, University of California, Davis, MC Journal

    Awards
  • Merit Award, International Wildlife Film Festival
  • Honorable Mention, Columbus International Film & Video Festival

    Item no.: HA02560405
    Format: DVD (Color, Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 47 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-12, College, Adult
    Copyright: 1998
    StdBkNo: 1594584338
    Price: USD 250.00

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    CYCLES OF LIFE: EXPLORING BIOLOGY - MODULE 1: BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS (HIGH SCHOOL EDITION)

    1. The Unity and Diversity of Life
    2. Scientific Method
    3. Microevolution: The Theory of Natural Selection
    4. Evolution
    5. Macroevolution
    6. The Evolutionary Timeline

    Item no.: EL05190113
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12
    Copyright: 1996
    Price: USD 90.00

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    CYCLES OF LIFE: EXPLORING BIOLOGY - MODULE 2: THE CHEMISTRY OF LIVING ORGANISMS (HIGH SCHOOL EDITION)

    1. Cells: The Remarkable Factory
    2. The Power of Metabolism
    3. Metabolism: Fueling the Fire
    4. Photosynthesis: Energy In - Energy Out
    5. Respiration: Harvesting Energy

    Item no.: SK05270114
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12
    Copyright: 1996
    Price: USD 90.00

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    CYCLES OF LIFE: EXPLORING BIOLOGY - MODULE 3: THE CONTINUITY OF LIFE (HIGH SCHOOL EDITION)

    1. Chromosomes: Information for Life
    2. Mitosis: Copycat Cells
    3. Meiosis: Shuffling the Genetic Deck
    4. DNA: Blueprint of Life
    5. Genetic Engineering
    6. Proteins: Building Blocks of Life

    Item no.: DV00860115
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12
    Copyright: 1996
    Price: USD 90.00

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    CYCLES OF LIFE: EXPLORING BIOLOGY - MODULE 4: PLANTS (HIGH SCHOOL EDITION)

    1. Plant Diversity: The Move to Land
    2. Plant Structure: Roots
    3. Stems, Reaching for the Sky
    4. Leaves: Powering Plants
    5. Pollination
    6. The Legacy of Seeds

    Item no.: EK05190116
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12
    Copyright: 1996
    Price: USD 90.00

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    CYCLES OF LIFE: EXPLORING BIOLOGY - MODULE 5: ANIMAL STRUCTURE PART 1 (HIGH SCHOOL EDITION)

    1. Animal Diversity
    2. Tissues and Integument
    3. Muscles and Movement
    4. Circulation: River of Life
    5. The Heart: Different Strokes
    6. Immunity: Mind Your B¡¦s and T¡¦s

    Item no.: MF05270117
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12
    Copyright: 1996
    Price: USD 90.00

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    CYCLES OF LIFE: EXPLORING BIOLOGY - MODULE 6: ANIMAL STRUCTURE PART 2 (HIGH SCHOOL EDITION)

    1. Animal Respiration
    2. Lung Power
    3. Digestion
    4. The Neural Connection
    5. Living With Diabetes
    6. Reproduction: Embryonic Development

    Item no.: ZK00860118
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12
    Copyright: 1996
    Price: USD 90.00

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    CYCLES OF LIFE: EXPLORING BIOLOGY - MODULE 7: ECOLOGY (HIGH SCHOOL EDITION)

    1. Populations
    2. Community Interactions
    3. Ecosystems
    4. Biomes
    5. Global Warming
    6. Bioremediation

    Item no.: VA05190119
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12
    Copyright: 1996
    Price: USD 90.00

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    INTERCHANGE: SCIENCE - ENVIRONMENT: GLOBAL WARMING - WHAT'S TRUTH AND WHAT'S PROPAGANDA?

    Stephen Schneider, an expert on global warming, explains how citizens can determine what's truth and what's propaganda in the scientific wars regarding the environmental status of planet Earth.

    Item no.: HT05530981
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Audience: Senior High, College, Adult
    Copyright: 2004
    Price: USD 160.00

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