06/01/2014
Gr 2–4—Accompanied by jaunty music, this DVD is loaded with information and interesting illustrations of beetles and, yes, dung. Based on Cheryl Bardoe's picture book (Charlesbridge, 2014), it explains how the three types of beetles—dwellers, tunnelers, and rollers—make other animals' business their business. After highlighting the methods of each type, there is a description of their life cycles. Alan Marks's static illustrations are augmented by camera movements, either down tunnels or focusing on one beetle and then expanding outward. Susie Berneis's narration is smooth and articulate, lending genuine enthusiasm with just the right emphasis on new terms. Appropriate sound effects, such as the buzz of flying beetles or wind through prairie grass, heighten the effectiveness. (The read-along portion is optional. The word spoken is highlighted in red and a little fuzzy.) Overall, a good DVD with a scientific focus on an underappreciated life form.—C.A. Fehmel, St. Louis County Library, MO
Simple science text and dramatic illustrations give a close-up view of the fascinating world of the dung beetle. When an animal lightens its load, dung beetles race to the scene. They battle over, devour, hoard, and lay their eggs in the precious poop. Dung is food, drink, and fuel for new life--as crucial to these beetles as the beetles are to many habitats, including our own.
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Behold the Beautiful Dung Beetle
Simple science text and dramatic illustrations give a close-up view of the fascinating world of the dung beetle. When an animal lightens its load, dung beetles race to the scene. They battle over, devour, hoard, and lay their eggs in the precious poop. Dung is food, drink, and fuel for new life--as crucial to these beetles as the beetles are to many habitats, including our own.
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940170469475 |
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Publisher: | Recorded Books, LLC |
Publication date: | 07/04/2014 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |
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