| | |  | | |  Dragonflies and damselflies, water striders and backswimmers -- these are just a few of the amazing aquatic insects presented in this program that shows how thousands of species of insects have adapted to life in the world of water. Dr. Art provides tips on collecting and keeping aquatic insects, and then demonstrates how to make an aqua-scope through which students can observe these fascinating water dwellers. Part of the Bug City Video Series, an engaging series created to help kids learn about insects and arachnids. Includes a Teacher's Guide. | " ... Super (natural) close-up footage of bugs in the wild, great believe-it-or-not bug trivia, and a solid introduction to the basics of insect biology make Bug City an entertaining and informative choice for both public and curriculum collections. Highly recommended. Editor's Choice." - Video Librarian
"The programs offer enlightening commentary, beautiful close-ups, and interesting asides about ants, beetles, bees, butterflies, ladybugs, and spiders. The well-written script and spectacular footage illustrating habitats, physical attributes, reproductive stages, protective mechanisms, and adaptive behaviors should prove to be intrinsically captivating." - Booklist
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| Grades 1 to 6
Color, Animated, Live Action
Closed-Captioned
Copyright 1998
MARC Record Available
Catalog Card Kit Available
Single Main Entry Card Available
Teacher's Guide Available: Download Now
| Curriculum Correlation Documents Available NEW!
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