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Insect Videos, DVDs
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Life in the Undergrowth DVD, 2 disks
Invertebrates. For every one of us, there are 200 million of them.
David Attenborough reveals the amazing stories behind the lives of
these small creatures. This DVD version of the BBC series of five
television programs guides viewers of all ages through a miniature
universe teeming with life, never normally seen, yet all around us.
New technology reveals extraordinary close-ups of swarming antler
moths, desert locusts, a mountain of cockroaches, and a host of
other insects and spiders. The award-winning, veteran naturalist
looks at invertebrates the world over: their arrival on land and mastery
of every habitat, their fantastic variety of hunting and mating,
and highly organized social behaviors. A fascinating companion
book to the television series is described on page 95.
9487DVD Life in the Undergrowth DVD, 2 disks 39.95
Common Dragonflies of the Northeast
Unique video covers identification, behavior, and habitats of adult
dragonflies. Spectacular, close-up footage is featured in introduction
to more than 40 species found in the region. Includes helpful tips on
where and when to look for dragonflies as well as how to identify each
species. By Richard K. Walton and R. A. Forster. VHS; 30 minutes.
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The Odyssey of Life, The Unknown World DVD
Superb award-winning microphotography by Lennart Nilsson takes
you into the world of creepy crawlers that are hiding in your closet, in
your bed and on your body. Not for the squeamish, this DVD magnifies
these creatures to monster size and illustrates their daily activities.
You’ll see a giant silverfish slithering on books, a mammoth ladybug
stalking an aphid on a houseplant and ravenous larvae inhabiting
a coat. A glance in the mirror reveals creatures swarming through
your hair, on your arm and hand, and behind your teeth. From producers
of NOVA. Grade level 4+; closed captioned; 60 minutes.
5226DVD The Odyssey of Life, The Unknown World DVD 19.95
Tales from the Hive
Macrophotography brings you up-close and inside a working bee
colony and illustrates what bees see, do, and hear. See events such
as a deadly battle between a pair of rival queens, a bee eater’s attack
on the hive, a high-speed midair “wedding flight” of drone and queen,
and a scout bee’s mysterious dance that shares special meaning
with the rest of the hive. A rare glimpse into the lives of bees is
provided by the experienced staff of NOVA. 56 minutes.
5614 Tales from the Hive video 21.95
5614DVD Tales from the Hive DVD 21.95
Eyewitness Insect
Outstanding in both presentation and content, this award-winning
program features an electronically generated 3-D "virtual museum"
where live-action photography creates the sensation of being inside
the picture. Coverage is balanced by live-action footage shot in natural
environments. Narrated by Martin Sheen, the video explains physical
characteristics, evolution, habits, and habitats of insects along
with the role these amazing creatures have played in mythology,
legend, superstition, and the arts. Stereo VHS; approx. 35 minutes.
5231 Eyewitness Insect video 12.95
5231DVD Eyewitness Insect DVD 12.99
The Swarm: India’s Killer Bees
The most feared insect today is the killer bee, whose stingers are
three times longer than a honeybee’s and loaded with deadly venom.
Killer bees are violently aggressive and defend their territory by forming
huge swarms of stinging menace. A National Geographic researcher
brings the secret life of killer bees into focus. Includes
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surprising personal accounts of attacks on humans, thermal imaging
of an attacking swarm, what triggers aggression, and how killer bees
communicate and coordinate their defense of the hive. VHS; 60 min.
5615 The Swarm: India's Killer Bees video 8.95
Tiger Beetle - A life History Video
Fascinating film documents, in incredible detail, the life history of the
Green Tiger Beetle (Cicindela campestris) from egg to adult, and its
relationship with its prey and its parasitoid. Text is scientifically accurate,
presented in an accessible and engaging manner, making it
equally useful to students, professional entomologists and interested
amateurs. Remarkable photography by Gerald Thompson OBE MA
FRPS includes almost every aspect of feeding, mating and defense
behavior of adult beetles. Also features footage of the parasitic wasp
Methocha which masquerades as prey, then turns the tables on its
predator, using the beetle's carcass to feed its own larva. VHS;
stereo, approximately 18 minutes.
5107 Tiger Beetle - A Life History video 49.95
The Alder Woodwasp and its Insect Enemies
Remarkable movie details the biology of the alder woodwasp and its
natural enemy complex. Appeals to anyone interested in parasitoids,
and provides invaluable tool for those teaching about insect life histories
or parasitoids. Excellent macrophotography by Gerald Thompson
reveals various aspects and complete life histories of the
woodwasp and four of its parasitoids (three solidary and one gregarious
species). Includes mating, host-searching, oviposition, larval
and pupal development, and emergence. Provides detailed account
of the biology of the woodwasp and its parasitoids, and demonstrates
variety of aspects of parasitoid life histories. VHS; stereo; ~ 25 min.
5616 The Alder Woodwasp 49.95
Ants! Little Creatures Who Run the World
Dramatic photography introduces the world of ants, including ordinary
and unusual species such as bulging honeypot ants, gentle
herdsman ants, and industrious leaf-cutter ants. Narrated by international
ant expert E. O. Wilson, video overviews ants' social structure
and their correlation to human society, why the Department of Defense
studies ant warfare, and how ants can teach people the benefits
of cooperation. Created by Emmy award-winning NOVA producers.
54 minutes. Also available with ant farm as a set (page 87).
5239 Ants! video 19.95
5239DVD Ants! DVD 19.95
Bugs of the Underworld DVD
Groundbreaking DVD explores the lives of aquatic insects in their
native environment. With custom lenses, cameras and underwater
housings, Ralph and Lisa Cutter spent 11 years diving and probing
waters across the continent to make this film. The result is extraordinary
footage that chronicles the life cycles and behavior of mayflies,
stoneflies, caddisflies and other aquatic insects.
5113 Bugs of the Underworld DVD 29.95
MicroCosmos DVD
Awesome close-up photography captures the essence of insect life.
One day in a French countryside field reveals the beauty, talents and
adventures of insects within the context of their daily lives, demonstrating
the fundamental link between all living creatures, even ones
as dissimilar as insects and humans. Amazing macrocinematography
follows the charismatic subjects, including ladybugs, butterflies, dragonflies
and grasshoppers; sacred scarabs and ants whose activities
are similar to our own; and more disturbing characters like water and
argiope spiders and kite beetles. Sequences allow viewers to follow
insect movements via a cinematic robot designed for this film, a
radio-controlled helicopter carrying a miniature 35mm camera. Adults
and children are captivated by this remarkable film. 75 minutes.
5238DVD MicroCosmos DVD 19.99
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