Ecology

People and Places

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There is an abundance of life in the rain forests of Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Amazon, though few humans live there. People and Places describes what and where the world's tropical rain forests are, how they are decreasing in size, and who the settlers, scientists, and indigenous peoples are who live in the rain forests.

Author:

Michael Chinery

Resources and Conservation

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This series looks at the biology and behavior of the rainforest plants, animals and people, describing how they live together in harmony and balance and how vital they are to the well-being of the world. Resources and Conservation examines the eco-systems provided by the rain forests of the world, why forest clearance is taking place on such a large scale and how it is damaging the delicate environments. Divided into short, concise chapters it looks at the biology and behavior of rain forest plants and describes how they live together.

Author:

Michael Chinery

A Walk in the Rain Forest

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Take a walk in the rain forest. It's hot and humid and humming with life. Look up into the dense canopy of leaves above you. Tangled vines lead to the treetops, where parrots squawk and monkeys swing from branch to branch.

Author:

Rebecca L. Johnson

Fossil Fuel (2006)

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Power Play Series Part 3

The western world has built its affluence on fossil fuels. Our addiction to coal and oil is no longer healthy neither for mankind nor the planet. So the question is, how do we replace fossil fuels?

Grade Level:

High

Length:

00:52

Energy (2006)

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Power Play Series Part 2

When man made the first primitive tools that helped him to shape and control his surroundings he discovered an important secret - the value of energy. It would give him power to develop an entire world.

Grade Level:

High

Length:

00:52

Choking in the Fast Lane (2006)

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Power Play Series: Part 1

Grade Level:

High

Length:

00:52

Planet Earth (2007)

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From the stunning creators of Blue Planet: Seas of Life comes this epic 5-disc series celebrating the Earth as never before. With an unprecedented production budget, using high definition photography and revolutionary high-speed cameras.

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

High

Length:

11:40