About Our World

Cuyahoga County Public Library Online Catalog
video - disc (12)
About Our World
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In the information-packed program, viewers will learn about the behavior patterns of all types of animals including mamm... (more)
In the information-packed program, viewers will learn about the behavior patterns of all types of animals including mammals, birds, insects and more. From food gathering to mating, survival instincts and sleeping habits to social behaviors, the program shows how behaviors of each animal help them to adapt to different environments. (less)
About Our World
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In addition to learning about the structure and characteristics of seeds and plants, this program takes viewers to diffe... (more)
In addition to learning about the structure and characteristics of seeds and plants, this program takes viewers to different locations around the globe. They will learn about the diversity of plants throughout the various land regions around the world. Graphics, animation and live-action footage will assist children in identifying characteristics of various plants on Earth. Kids will appreciate how plants have adapted to live in Polar Regions, tundra, desert, grasslands, forests and salt and. (less)
About Our World
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What happens to buried garbage? How does garbage change? What problems does garbage cause? By taking a trip to a recycli... (more)
What happens to buried garbage? How does garbage change? What problems does garbage cause? By taking a trip to a recycling center, landfill and town dump, kids will come to understand what happens to trash and garbage after they throw it away. A program that focuses on the environmental problems created by solid waste and offers suggestions for ways to alleviate the problem. (less)
About Our World
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"This dynamic, high definition, science DVD defines and helps children explore the terms "caldera," "Ngorongoro Crater,"... (more)
"This dynamic, high definition, science DVD defines and helps children explore the terms "caldera," "Ngorongoro Crater," "Pangea," "volcano" and "volcanism." Divided into segments, this program is designed to reinforce and support a viewer's comprehension and retention of these terms through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and labels. Kids will see and hear the terms used in a variety of contexts providing them with a model for how to appropriately use the words."--container. (less)
About Our World
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With HD footage from all over the world, this program shows young viewers all of the various types of landforms found on... (more)
With HD footage from all over the world, this program shows young viewers all of the various types of landforms found on our planet. Animation segments demonstrate how land formations are created by movement of the earth's plates, volcanoes, weather and erosion. (less)
About Our World
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Exploring the different climates found on earth. Through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, anima... (more)
Exploring the different climates found on earth. Through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and labels, viewers will come to understand how weather, landforms and location affect climate in various places all around the world. The program also discusses climate change and the effects of human behavior and how it impacts climate. (less)
About Our World
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A dynamic resource that helps children explore the terms amphibian, fish, and reptile. Divided into segments, this progr... (more)
A dynamic resource that helps children explore the terms amphibian, fish, and reptile. Divided into segments, this program is designed to reinforce and support a viewer's comprehension and retention of these terms through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and labels. Kids will see and hear the terms used in a variety of contexts providing them with a model for how to appropriately use the words. (less)
About Our World
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A dynamic resource that defines and helps children explore the terms 'atmosphere,' 'precipitation,' 'weather,' and 'clou... (more)
A dynamic resource that defines and helps children explore the terms 'atmosphere,' 'precipitation,' 'weather,' and 'cloud.' Divided into segments, this program is designed to reinforce and support a viewer's comprehension and retention of these terms through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and labels. (less)
About Our World
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A dynamic resource that defines and helps children explore the terms 'flood,' 'volcano,' 'erosion,' 'landslide,' and 'dr... (more)
A dynamic resource that defines and helps children explore the terms 'flood,' 'volcano,' 'erosion,' 'landslide,' and 'drought.' Divided into segments, this program is designed to reinforce and support a viewer's comprehension and retention of these terms through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and labels. (less)
About Our World
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Viewers will understand how weather affects everyone's life. The show provides illuminating live-action examples and exp... (more)
Viewers will understand how weather affects everyone's life. The show provides illuminating live-action examples and explanations of different forms of weather, while introducing the concepts and reasons for different weather patterns around the world. The water cycle is also explained. Viewers will also learn the layers of the atmosphere and be able to explain the causes and effects of air currents and air pressure. (less)
About Our World
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Travel the world and learn about the diversity of plants and animals throughout the various land regions around the glob... (more)
Travel the world and learn about the diversity of plants and animals throughout the various land regions around the globe. Graphics, animation, and live-action footage will assist in identifying characteristics of various habitats on Earth. Learn how plants and animals have adapted to live in polar regions, tundra, desert, grasslands, forests, and salt and freshwater habitats. (less)
About Our World
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This dynamic, high-definition, science DVD defines and helps children explore the terms 'environment,' climate,' 'soil,'... (more)
This dynamic, high-definition, science DVD defines and helps children explore the terms 'environment,' climate,' 'soil,' and 'air.' Divided into segments, this program is designed to reinforce and support a viewer's comprehension and retention of these terms through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and labels. Kids will see and hear the terms used in a variety of contexts providing them with a model for how to appropriately use the words. (less)
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