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Bird (4/39)


This is also part of this series: Eyewitness Series (39)

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Subjects: Animal Behaviour, Animals, Children's Films, Natural History, Nature

Grade Level: Gr 4-6
Producer: BBC
Closed Captioned: No
Running Time: 28 mins
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Study Guide: No

Copyright Date: 1996
Available in French: Yes

Martin Sheen narrates the brisk look at this creature, whose different species number around 8,500. This chapter in Dorling Kindersley's Eyewitness series treats viewers to sharply focused close-ups and a superrealism that almost gives a 3-D effect. The information flows smoothly, offering brief but memorable lessons in history, biology, math, geology, language, music, and religion. A metronome clearly compares an average human heart rate to a bird's. Popular myths and sayings are explained and sometimes challenged (for example, despite their wise eyes, owls aren't particularly smart).

Awards: Parent’s Choice Award