Videos
Flight
(Eyewitness
series, 35 minutes)
Presents the story of man’s conquest of the air over the centuries as
influenced by a wide array of animals that nature has designed to fly extremely
well. The scientific principle of
“lift” is illustrated along with many amazing slow motion sequences of
animals and their adaptations for flight.
Spring
And Summer Songbirds Of The Back Yard
(60
minutes)
By George Harrison, Author of “The
Backyard Birdwatcher” and features America’s favorite songbirds courting,
nesting, feeding and raising young. Marvel
at the songs, the drama and the vibrant beauty of cardinals, bluebirds,
goldfinches, and many more.
The
Backyard Bird Watcher, How to Create a Wild Bird Sanctuary
(57 minutes)
A beautiful bird-filled video by best selling author George H. Harrison.
This will present a step-by- step method for building a backyard bird sanctuary
that will attract the maximum number of birds to your backyard throughout the
year.
Survival
(Eyewitness
series, 35 minutes)
Bombards us with an astounding array of adaptations and behaviors of
native and non-native species for defense from predators, and to extreme
conditions. This one moves
extremely fast all the way through. Suggested
for 4th grade and up.
Bats
– The True Story
(The
Organization for Bat Conservation, 35 minutes)
Debunks common myths about bats, which are one of the most misunderstood
and feared animals in the world. Through
vivid photography learn from bat experts where these mysterious creatures of the
night live, eat, and of their extraordinary adaptations, echolocation, mist
netting, research and conservation, bat houses and more – truly engrossing!
Arkansas
Bats
Produced
by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (28 minutes)
David Saugey, Arkansas’ Bat expert leads you on an entertaining look
at Arkansas’ bat species noting details on bat structure, adaptations and
importance. He further reveals information on hibernation, endangered species
and the facts on bats and rabies.
Mammals
/ Birds
Bill
Nye video series. (26 minutes each topic).
A two-part fun video. We’ll examine the characteristics of mammals and
some fun mammal facts and then we’ll explore the world of birds.
Owls
Up Close
National
Audubon Society. (running time 55 minutes)
All 18 species of North American owls are covered. Great Horned Owl to
Elf Owl. Owls are shown
Bird
Eyewitness
Video Series (running time: 35 minutes)
Soar through the sky and around the world in this exciting journey from
the bird’s distant dinosaur past to its present astonishing variety. Look
close-up at the staggering range of sizes, shapes, and habitats of these
feathered creatures, and experience the miracle of flight. Journey into a
three-dimensional “virtual museum” where live-action photography creates the
sensation of being inside the picture. State-of-the-art special effects and
stunning graphics bring the natural world alive.
Monster
Eyewitness
Video Series. (running time: 35 minutes)
Monster is a journey through fact and fantasy, putting viewers face to
face with deadly spiders, scorpions, and ferocious crocodiles. Meet terrifying
monsters from myth and legend, and discover the real creatures that may have
inspired the creation of these mythical beasts.
Sight
Eyewitness Video Series
(running time: 35 minutes)
Sight is an exploration of the world through different eyes, revealing
there is more to sight than that which meets the human eye. Discover how the Sun
and light are ancient symbols of worship, witness the power of the “evil
eye,” and experience a spectacular display of optical illusions.
Insect
Eyewitness
Video Series (Eyewitness series, 35 minutes)
Includes some truly remarkable close up photography and special effects
about a wide variety of insects – their lives, their habits, the niches they
occupy and special adaptations.
Insects
/ Germs
(Bill
Nye series, 26 minutes each)
Is a very lively, kid friendly and fun exploration of insect basics that
includes, body parts, exoskeletons, metamorphosis and more.
“Germs” follows with some incredible insights into the mysterious
world of microbes and their often-unbelievable effects.
Butterfly
And Moths
An
Eyewitness video series (35 minutes)
Takes a flight of fancy with nature’s most beguiling creatures. See
their miraculous transformation from lowly caterpillar to airborne adult.
Webs
Of Intrigue – Spiders
(National
Geographic, 45 minutes)
Witness these ancient, wonderful weavers actually producing webs they
deploy with extraordinary and deadly skill. Meet these masters of adaptation and creepy killers as they
ambush and trap their victims using an unbelievable bag of tricks.
One species captures birds, another one fish.
Beware the spider!
Spiders
(Sierra
Club series, 30 minutes)
Makes excellent comparisons between insects and their 8-legged predators
through the visual talents of an artist and the knowledge of Naturalist, Thayne
Maynard. You will learn to admire
the web spinning skills and ambush tactics of these amazing arachnids, which
unlike the insects have no wings, no antennae and no larval state.
Reptile
Eyewitness
video series (35 minutes)
Helps you experience the alien world of these cold-blooded vertebrates,
learning the truth about these often misunderstood creatures and uncovering
reptilian facts that are stranger than fiction.
Tadpoles,
Dragonflies, and the Caterpillar’s Big Change
(Running
time 35 minutes)
National Geographic Society Adventures series. Summary: Changes are going on in the natural
world around us all the time. Some changes are big, fast and easy to notice.
Other changes are small, slow, and require careful attention to be noticed. In
one of nature’s most awesome magic tricks, a dragonfly crawls from its nymph
casing to become a dazzling adult with sparkling wings. With magic just as
delightful yet more subtle, grass sprouts and grows, a flower opens and blooms.
This video builds on children’s inherent interest in animals to teach them
about nature’s changes. Young children have limited experience with change.
This material shows changes in animals
and plants that are familiar to them, then introduces some concepts that may be
less familiar. Students can become aware of the
changes they have seen in nature and sharpen their observation skills to
notice changes (teacher’s guide available with ideas to support objectives).
Wild
Survivors: Camouflage And Mimicry
(45
minutes)
The National Geographic Society reveals the wondrous array of defenses
and deceptions deployed by creatures in the wild. See some of the enormous range
of colors, patterns and mimicry employed as tactics for survival.
CD Rom
The
Calls Of Frogs And Toads
(Running
time 65 minutes)
Learn the sounds of 42 species of frogs and toads native to eastern
and central North America with audio guide and accompanying booklet. Part one is
a reference guide to the calls of 42 native species of frogs and toads. Arranged
by taxonomic family and grouped by similarity of sounds, each species is
introduced by name followed by a sample of its calls. Part two is a narrated
introduction featuring examples of advertisement calls, aggressive calls,
release calls, rain calls, distress calls, warning calls, hybrid calls, couter-singing,
mixed species choruses, and more. The booklet provides detailed descriptions of
the calls of each species along with physical characteristics, life history, and
breeding information.