"Nature's nearest creepy crawlies are here for you to explore. Funny frogs, cute caterpillars, buggy beetles, beautiful butterflies, icky spiders,and lots more! Combined with a hip musical soundtrack, this is a rare and exciting video treasure that will entertain people of all ages."
VHS 591.3 CRE
Eyewitness: Butterfly and Moth
"Special effects and graphics aid an exploration of the world of butterflies and moths, showing the transformation from caterpillars to the flying insects, and explaining the difference between butterflies and moths."
VHS 595.78 EYE
The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies
"Originally broadcast as segments of the television program Nova on Jan. 27, 2009.;Includes special features. Every year monarch butterflies migrate across North America to a remote area of Mexico. This presentation discusses how the butterflies navigate and endure the long journey and takes the viewer to the locations they call home."
DVD 595.78 BUT
All About Soil
"Soil is the loose top layer of the Earth's surface, but what is it made of? How does it form? And why is it so important? In All About Soil, children will learn what components are needed to make the best soils for growing plants while discovering the important role that the forces of erosion play in the creation of this valuable resource. A visit to a grade school showcases a unique program that uses lunch leftovers and hungry earthworms to improve the soil in the school's garden, while an informative demonstration illustrates how sand is created from the continual erosion of rocks"
VHS 551.3 ALL
All About Plant Pollination
"Flowers are not only pretty, they are also one of the key elements in the process of plant pollination and reproduction that goes from flowers to fruits to seeds."
VHS 581 ALL
All About Plant Structure & Growth
"How does a tiny seed sprout and grow into a towering tree? Join the kids from M.A.P.L.E. as they learn about some the incredible transformations that a plant goes through during its lifetime." VHS 581 ALL
Eyewitness Insect
"Explores the industrious, sociable, and environmentally beneficial universe of insects."
VHS 595.7 INS
The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other stories by Eric Carle
"Five of Eric Carle's most popular stories bring the wonders of the word around young children into focus. Gentle, colorful music not only enhances the beautiful jewel-like animation, but delights the senses as well.