Henry Carter Hull

This intimate and unprecedented look at butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, bats and flowers is a celebration of life, as a third of the world's food supply depends on these incredible and increasingly threatened creatures. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg, 'Wings of Life' utilizes riveting high-speed, closer-than-close filmmaking techniques to showcase in spectacular detail these unsung heroes of our planet.

This DVD consists of beautiful scenes of the island and surrounding water accompanied by soothing natural sounds of waves, streams, wind and waterfalls in perfect harmony with the essence of this Hawaiian paradise. The ambiance of the sights and sounds will enhance your sense of serenity and well-being.

Discusses human desires as an essential part of natural history, looking at the apple, tulip, marijuana, and potato and their corresponding desires of sweetness, beauty, intoxication, and control.

Follows the Best Friends team of experts and volunteers as they struggle to treat some of the most ill and neglected animals they've encountered to date, including victims of Hurricane Katrina and a special case from country legend Emmylou Harris' Tennessee animal rescue. Includes 10 episodes.

Butterflies have been flying around the planet for over 50 million years, and today around 20,000 different species inhabit the globe. From egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to the winged insect, this follow their life stages, highlighting their survival techniques and the new science that is unlocking the secrets of their world and changing the view of these fantastic and yet fragile creatures.

Helen Macdonald's bestseller H Is for Hawk told the story of a grieving daughter who found healing in training a goshawk. The goshawk is one of Mother Nature's own fighter jets, capable of finding and killing its prey with the speed of a lightning bolt. Now Macdonald digs deeper into the world of these raptors by following a family in the wild while raising and training a new goshawk of her own.

Explores the importance of the sun to life on Earth; examines how different animals--including polar bears, penguins, and Amur leopards--adapt to the changing seasons; and discusses the relationships between predators, prey, and their habitats. Includes teacher's guide with objectives, activities, and writing prompts.

Contains 8 short documentary films showing the sights and sounds of eight different national wildlife refuges with activities available to the visitor.