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8-Volume Set, 23 minutes each
Closed-captioned, Grades 5-8
Set: $319.60, Each: $39.95
What in the world is a biome? Students will learn all about these fascinating environments in this video series that examines the primary biomes found on Earth. From tundra and tropical rainforest to forest, grassland and desert, students will learn that each biome is unique because of its climate as well as its variety of plant and animal life. Stunning footage will help kids experience these “major life zones,” and an interactive experiment in each program will demonstrate key concepts relating to biomes of the world.
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Coniferous forests are found mainly within the Northern Hemisphere. These forests are made up of mainly cone-bearing trees such as pines, firs and spruces. Learn why their needles seem to keep the forests green all year long. Study the kinds of creatures that inhabit this environment such as the moose, the brown bear and different types of deer. A hands-on activity is included. 23 minutes.
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Deciduous forests change with the seasons as they are made up of trees that shed their leaves every fall. With strong oaks, birch and other trees - deciduous forests are home to deer, bears and squirrels. The decaying leaves enrich the soil providing new life for the spring and summer months. Most of these colorful, woodland areas are found in Europe, China and eastern North America. Learn about the many different types of plants and animals that inhabit these areas, and discover why migration, hibernation and dormancy are important for them. Includes an interactive experiment that demonstrates these key concepts. 23 minutes.
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Covered with sand and a low water supply, the desert still supports cactus and other life forms. In all this desolation, it is amazing how anything can exist in these conditions but even humans have adapted to life in the deserts of the world. Learn more about how the desert has sustained these life forms with rich soil and unique water storage methods. Also find out about the many different types of deserts and how they vary from other biomes. A hands-on experiment is included. 23 minutes.
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Ponds, lakes and streams are homes to a host of fish, algae and other water organisms. Find out which creatures thrive in this delicate environment, and learn about those that live near the water’s edge. A hands-on experiment is included. 23 minutes.
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Grasslands are areas with lots of grasses, low rainfall and very few trees. Find out how brush fires and seasonal drought help maintain a perfect home for a variety of organisms by keeping the grass at a low level. Learn about prairies, savannas and steppes and how each is unique in their support of animal life. A hands-on experiment is included. 23 minutes.
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In the sea, life is as prevalent as it is on land. Learn about the fish, plants, mammals and insects that make up this carefully balanced environment. Find out more about the three major life zones and the groups of living things that inhabit them. A hands-on activity is included. 23 minutes.
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Located throughout the Caribbean, Africa and South America, rainforests are as important to the rest of the world as they are to its inhabitants. Home to various birds, monkeys, insects and more, rainforests provide us with an incredible amount of oxygen due to their intense heat and rainfall. Find out about how the rainforest dwellers have adapted to the various levels of heat, temperature and vegetation. Learn more about why the rainforests are in danger and how they affect all of our lives. 23 minutes.
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A polar desert, tundras are home to a small array of animal life. Found in the northern parts of the world, the tundra’s ground is always frozen and is unique in that the winters are always dark and the summers, although short, are always light. How can life survive in this cold, and why does its winter last so long? Learn the answers to these questions and others in illustrations and hands-on experiments. 23 minutes.
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Part of the Schlessinger Science Library For Children Collection
Correlates to the National Science Education Standards
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Life Science
Structure & Function In Living Systems
Reproduction & Heredity
Regulation & Behavior
Populations & Ecosystems
Diversity & Adaptations Of Organisms
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