Washoe County Library System

"Bill Nye investigates how what we do on the beach and in the ocean impacts what happens on land. Questions he asks include what happens when you dump 29,000 rubber ducks into the ocean? What's the North Pacific Gyre? How does the sink effect keep us all alive? What is the world's greatest single litter problem?"--Publisher's description.

Teaches children and their parents about fish from around the world.

This dynamic, high definition, science DVD defines and helps children explore the terms forest, grassland, marsh and tropical rainforest. 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...

When the Magic School Bus takes a dive, Wanda discovers that one of Ms. Frizzle's ancestors was Redbeard the Pirate and a treasure map leads the class to a coral reef where they learn first hand that life there is risky. In The Magic School Bus gets swamped, the class learns that swampland is an important haitat and natural water filter. In the Magic School Bus goes to Mussel Beach, the class learns about life along a shore.

"While cleaning out his closet, Bill Nye gathers many items that can be recycled or reused by others. The program reveals the unexpected environmental consequences of producing such materials as cashmere, rubber, and denim and offers suggestions for green alternatives"--Publisher's description.

"Bill Nye examines wasteful office habits and provides simple tips to conserve energy and reduce waste while at work. By conducting street interviews, the program considers how people contribute to environmental problems while performing everyday office tasks. The presentation discusses the make up, manufacturing, and disposal of common supplies as well as the science behind climate change, recycling, and waste management"--Publisher's description....

"Pine forests sees how large and small animals - from the moose, the largest hoofed animal in North America, to the chipmunk, the small rodent that fully utilizes the towering pines - have adapted to these environments"--On container.

Explores the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State, introduces its abundant plant and animal life, and explains the delicate balance between plant and animal life. Considers the importance of water and rainfall, from the lowland forests to the highest mountains.

Gets planted: When Phoebe tries to grow a big vine for her school's production of Jack and the Beanstalk, all she winds up with is a stunted little sprout. The help out, Ms. Frizzle turns her into a real vine. But to grow tall, Phoebe needs to figure out how plants eat - fast! To unearth the amazing way plants make the their own food, Ms. Frizzle and the kids shrink down and dig deep in a quest to root out the facts! In the rain forest: Ms. Frizzle...

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.