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1) Grasslands
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Explores the ecology and environment of the world's grasslands.
2) Oceans
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Describes the landforms beneath the ocean's surface, marine plant and animal habitats, and how nature and people have changed the seas.
4) Deserts
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Looks at the deserts of the southwestern United States, animals that dwell in them, and how deserts are changing.
5) Tundra biome
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Readers will learn about the two main tundra biomes, which are arctic and alpine. The text will focus on the extreme climate, and the unique plants and animals that inhabit the tundra.
6) Forests
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Looks at trees that make up the world's forests, animals that dwell in them, and how forests are changing.
7) Grasslands
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Looks at the grasslands of the United States, animals that dwell in them, and how grasslands are changing.
8) Forest biome
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Readers will learn about the three major forest biomes, which are temperate, boreal, and rain forests. The text will focus on the climate, plants, and animals that are found in forests around the world.
9) Wetlands
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Looks at the wetlands of North America, animals that dwell in them, and how wetlands are changing.
10) Desert biome
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Readers will learn about the four major desert biomes, which are hot and dry, semiarid, coastal, and cold deserts. The text will focus on the climate and the very special plants and animals that are found in deserts around the world.
11) Marine biome
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Readers will learn about the three main marine biomes, which are oceans, coral reefs, and estuaries (where rivers meet oceans). The text will focus on water temperatures, and the very unique plants and animals that live in salty marine biomes.
12) Tundra
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Discusses how plants and animals depend on each other for survival in the tundra and how the tundra is changing.
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Water takes many forms and has many functions on our planet. Segments cover the science of waves, the adaptations of animals in aquatic habitats, and the desalination of seawater. This dynamic presentation helps students understand the chemical and physical properties of a substance that is crucial to life on Earth.
15) Freshwater biome
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Readers will learn about the two main types of freshwater biomes, which are standing (ponds and lakes) and flowing (streams and rivers). The text will focus on mainly on the importance of freshwater, as well as the plants and animals that inhabit it.
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Ever since the Earth was formed, land and sea have battled to claim the coastline. Segments cover this epic struggle as well as the habitats and adaptations of several marine species. In this episode, students witness the constant interactions that occur among water, land, and life forms and examine the world-shaping results.
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Because they have evolved in isolation for millions of years, island life forms often show characteristics seen nowhere else on Earth. Segments cover plants and animals of the Galapagos, Indonesia, and Tasmania. As students travel the Southern Hemisphere and encounter its wide variety of life forms, they get compelling clues to how species and traits develop over time.
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Animals inhabit nearly every environment on Earth, including many places that seem utterly inhospitable to life. Segments cover animal adaptations in the vast Asian deserts, the watery homes of crocodiles, and the lofty domain of birds. As they experience these daunting climates and conditions, students learn about the developments that enable life to flourish in some of Earth's most challenging environments.