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UNITS INCLUDED ON THIS CD:
The Human Body
Move from the microscopic to the macroscopic
scale in our investigation of the human body. We start out at the cellular level and move up in scale through tissues to organs and systems.
Round your study with a look at keeping the whole body healthy!
Celebrate the Heart!
In February 2001, President Bush declared
February to be American Heart Month, with an invitation for all Americans to join in the efforts to combat cardiovascular disease. Take a
close look at the heart and how to keep it healthy in this unit.
National Wildlife
The US has a vast array of environmental
diversities. For National Wildlife Refuge Week and throughout the year, celebrate the many plant and wildlife refuges that help our nation's
threatened and endangered species.
Jane Goodall and Chimpanzees
Jane Goodall began dreaming about Africa when
she was a young girl growing up in England. Learn about her achievements in studying chimpanzees in the wild!
Bats and Spiders
Are bats really blind? Are they birds? Are all
spiders poisonous? Do they have fangs? Both of these animals are significant, vital, and dynamic life forms in the earth's habitat. Join our
adventure into the lives of bats and spiders!
Meet the Reptiles
Reptiles have lived on Earth for more than 300
million years, and they are one of the most misunderstood -- and fascinating -- creatures alive today. Find out more about them in this
unit!
Amphibians
Amphibians as a group are an ancient class of
vertebrates. As a matter of fact, they were the first group of vertebrates to master living on the land hundreds of millions of years ago.
Explore the wet and wild world of amphibians!
Life in Estuaries
The ecosystems of estuaries, the places where
rivers meet oceans, are some of the most biologically productive natural environments in the world. Learn more about these ecosystems so
that you can help to develop ways to protect them.
The Rainforest, Parts 1 & 2
Explore the rainforests of the world! In the
first unit, identify regions that contain rainforests and discover the environmental conditions that characterize them. In unit two, you
will be introduced to the amazing biodiversity of the rainforest and you will learn about efforts to conserve this vital world resource.
Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis, the plant process of capturing
the energy from sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into sugar, has been known about a century, and has intrigued scientists since
it was first recognized. Learn more about this fascinating process!
Learn About Plants
Come with us and explore the fascinating world
of plants, the producers and providers of energy to the world's host of living organisms—humans and animals alike!
Spring into Gardening!
Did you know that gardening has been around for
almost 11,000 years? It goes back to the very beginnings of civilization. Take a closer look at gardening and its history in this unit.
National Forests and Forestry
Forests provide clean water for drinking;
habitats for plants and animals; wood for paper; recreational opportunities; and cultural benefits. Learn more about these national
treasures —forests.
Oceans of the World
The world's oceans hold a multitude of secrets
yet to unravel. Yet, there are still an immense variety of habitats that marine life has used to the fullest. In many ways their
accomplishments overshadow those of man! How? Come find out more!
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