Biotrackers

Young viewers join energetic host Max Orbit on a whirlwind exploration of the world's habitats and inhabitants in this fast-paced, fun-filled video that provides a great introduction to the diverse ways in which various plants and animals are uniquely suited to their environments. As the program visits ecological regions throughout the world--polar, tundra, desert, grassland, forest, and water--locations are displayed on a map, and representative creatures' lifestyles are highlighted; for example, a caribou in the tundra, or a cheetah in the grasslands. Combining excellent wildlife footage, plenty of basic but necessary vocabulary, and even a mini-workshop on how to make a bird feeder, this fascinating program is sure to have young viewers agreeing that science can be "way cool" indeed. Recommended. [Note: also available at the same price are Rockfinders and Stormchasers.] Aud: E, I. (E. Gieschen)