Nature Titles from KIDS FIRST! and the Coalition for Quality Children's Media

The Nature category has 89 KIDS FIRST! endorsed titles
Below are records 1 - 50 of them
sorted alphabetically

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ADVENTURES IN ASIA
NAT'L GEOGRAPHIC HOME VIDEO
Series: REALLY WILD ANIMALS
Description - A wild magic carpet ride around Asia - cuddly giant pandas in Southern China, hairy orangutans in Borneo, huge manta rays in the Red Sea, and close-knit elephant families in India.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Packed with information from various locations. The music captured kids' attention. The jokes sometime detract from the information they are trying to convey. Some explanations are not particularly clear.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Likable host, good show fine mix of animation and live action. Children got a kick out of the animals' humor. Even the three-year-olds loved it. Girls were more attentive than boys.
Runtime: 40 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-12
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7922-2722-0

AMAZING INSECT WARRIORS
SCHLESSINGER MEDIA, INC.
Series: BUG CITY
Description - Imagine an astonishing wasp who can stun a cockroach and hypnotize it or a beetle that frightens a large mouse. See how these fascinating warrior insects use everything from camouflage to chemicals in order to survive in their world.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Amazing cinematography. Outstanding close-ups of insects. Graphics and models enhance the descriptions. Information about the invincibility of beetles was excellent. The puppet narrator was juvenile.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Interesting and really fun." Did not like the puppet narrator. "This will help my research on insects." "Army ants were fascinating." "How did they get those pictures of bugs inside their nests?"
Runtime: 23 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-57225-128-X

AMAZING NORTH AMERICA
NAT'L GEOGRAPHIC HOME VIDEO
Series: REALLY WILD ANIMALS
Description - From the frozen Arctic to the Florida Everglades, the animals of North America are on parade: alligators patrolling the swampy waters of the Okefenokee, ground squirrels battling rattlesnakes in the Wild West, and many other encounters.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Visually interesting, entertaining, and well paced. Scored high with jurors. Humor sometimes gets in the way of information. Organization is a little confusing. Suitable for home or school use.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Scored high. Music helped capture their interest. Fills a much-needed gap of nature videos designed specifically for kids. Prompted discussions about animals in different regions.
Runtime: 47 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7922-2721-2

ANIMAL ANTICS: SUMMER
JUST FOR KIDS HOME VIDEO/CELEBRITY
Series: ANIMAL ANTICS-SEASONS
Description - Follows a year in the lives of wild, farm, and domestic animals over the four seasons in and around the old schoolhouse where they live. The series of short stories are narrated in a humorous way.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Humorous production that introduces children to a variety of wild animals such as ferrets, voles and hedgehogs. Excellent cinematography. Short story format makes it easy to view in segments - ideal for this age. It covers the life cycle of a frog.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Would definitely watch again. "I know my friends will like this, just like me." "Why do some animals eat other animals?" "The big pigs were scary." "I wonder what our birds are talking about?" "I loved the frogs, can we get a book about them?"
Runtime: 45 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95
Media: VIDEO

ANIMAL GENIUS
SCHOLASTIC ENTERTAINMENT
Series: VIDEOGAME, AGES 5-8
Description - Five games will test your animal smarts, quick thinking and instincts on your quest to populate habitats around the world. Gameplay features include over 140 rounds, five different games, hundreds of photos, and trivia questions. Platform: Nintendo.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Right on target for kids 5-10 - the market for this group has been largely ignored. This is a great start to changing that. Fun, flashy, great music, easy to use. The "no fail" system encourages you to play on. Kids can learn about animals, they can repeat games until the facts become a part of their memory. Great educational value. It's a valuable tool to get kids thinking about animals and early science. It's enjoyable to play so kids will want to play it. As a handheld game, kids can take it anywhere. On the go, it will keep them edu-tained.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Loved the game. It's a terrific addition to the Nintendo DS library. It is easy to play independently. "My friends would definitely like this game. If I had it and they had it we would play it together." "I leaned stuff about sea animals and artic animals that I didn't know." I liked the mazes." "I liked the guessing game where you had to figure out which animal it was." Nothing negative to say about this game. It brings fun and learning together. All the kids enjoyed playing it. During free play time, after play9ing the game you could overhear the kids talking about the facts they learned from the game.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 6-12
Suggested Retail Price: $ 29.99
Media: Videogame ISBN # 47875-75413

ANIMAL QUEST
KIDS TREK PRODUCTIONS
Series: ADVENTURES WITH BAACO
Description - Baaco, a friendly visitor from the planet Baacia, magically transports Mr. Dean and his science class to the international zoo, where they learn about animals from around the world. Eet-oot, earthlings!
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good information with simple, lively music. The review at the end was helpful. Dancing segments were an unnecessary interruption.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Much to the adults' surprise, children enjoyed integrating the dancing and singing with a trip to the zoo. They were interested to learn about the animal facts.
Runtime: 32 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95
Media: VIDEO

ANIMALS & ME: EATING
SMALL WORLD PRODUCTIONS
Series: ANIMALS & ME
Description - Satisfies children's curiosity about wildlife. Entertaining and educational. Narrated by children. Features chimpanzees, bears, and elephants, along with exotic sounds and music.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent, realistic photography, content, and presentation. Stands out for polish and high standards. Narration effective and natural.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - "I liked the elephants eating." "It's fun watching the bears catch fish." "This movie gets all happies." (happy faces on the evaluation tool)
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-886748-00-4

ANIMALS OF THE AMAZON RIVER BASIN
AIMS MULTIMEDIA
Description - Stained like tea from the forest's fallen leaves, the Rio Negro is one of the world's great rivers. This program explores the Amazon River basin in Brazil's rain forest and the extraordinary wildlife in the area.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - A beautiful documentary with great educational value, sophisticated narrative and great camera work. Has quality and depth in an accurate and sensitive presentation. Shows how quiet the world is in the animal kingdom.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Referring to the KIDS FIRST! happy-sad face evaluation tool, kids said, "This movie only gets happies from us, no frowns or angries." Kids loved the weird frog and other animals they hadn't seen before. They wanted to see it again.
Runtime: 29 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
Suggested Retail Price: $ 29.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-8068-8766-4

ANTLERS BIG AND SMALL
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS
Series: MOTHER NATURE
Description - Examines nearly a dozen different cousins of the deer family in their forest habitats of the great North American Wilderness.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Lots of information. Uses real-life footage (somewhat dated) of animals in their natural habitat. Appeals to older kids as well. Great learning tool. Some adults objected to the reference to the animals' mating practices.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Fascinating and humorous. Those who like animals were most attentive. The footage looked slightly faded.
Runtime: 25 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 6-12
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-56331-024-4

AT THE ZOO: 2
GOLDSHOLL: LEARNING VIDEOS
Series: PICTURE THIS! SING-A-LONG
Description - An exciting, educational, fun-filled visit to the zoo, with original songs and interesting animals, starring: bears, otters, piglets, gorillas, woodpeckers, kangaroos, reptiles, ibex, water loving animals and the rain forest.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Delightful. Interesting selection of animals. Songs are fun, children could pick them up after just a few viewings. Stimulates further inquiry, some advanced language. "Ties animals to habitats very well, emphasizing the beauty of nature."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Lots of toe-tapping and head-bobbing to the fun songs that kids picked up right away. "Let's go on a field trip to the zoo." Children wanted to see it again. Led to a discussion about animals.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-7
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-879507-03-x

AT THE ZOO
GOLDSHOLL: LEARNING VIDEOS
Series: PICTURE THIS SING-A-LONG
Description - Toe-tapping, hand-clapping songs about monkeys, elephants, giraffes, zebras, meerkats, aardvarks, sea lions, polar bears and dolphins.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good content. Interesting footage of animals at the zoo. The learning potential is high, especially when used with other materials or experiences.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Really good. Talked about the animals afterwards and danced to the songs, including the three-year-olds. Repeat viewings would be needed in order for children to learn songs.
Runtime: 25 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-879507-01-3

BABES IN THE WOODS
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS
Series: MOTHER NATURE
Description - Baby animals in nursery habitats ranging from pouches to telephone poles, and from around the world as they learn and grow. Includes newborn koalas, kangaroos, and cranes, small key deer, noisy woodpeckers, and a Canadian gosling.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good footage though slightly faded. Interesting choice of animals. Informative and engaging without being didactic, although language is more suitable for older kids. Wonderful prelude for a trip to the zoo.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Held their attention and was the right length, with the right selection of animals. Dated, slow-moving and not upbeat when compared to other current nature titles.
Runtime: 25 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95
Media: VIDEO

BABY EINSTEIN: BABY GALILEO, DISCOVERING THE SKY
BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT/DISNEY
Series: BABY EINSTEIN
Description - Take your child on a journey of sight and sound with this captivating exposure to the magical world above. Your little ones will take a musical voyage through the sky, investigating the stars, the sun, clouds, planets and galaxies.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Visually entertaining. Vivid contrasts and colors, good timing of segments. Great art, photography and music. Conceptually beyond infants and toddlers. Overestimates infant verbal skills, but good for preschoolers and older kids.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Strong visuals and bold music holds infant attention for a time, but doesn't sustain their interest.
Runtime: 28 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-7
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99
Media: DVD
This title is available for purchase from Amazon.com

BABY GENIUS: ANIMAL ADVENTURES
GENIUS PRODUCTS Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: ANIMAL ADVENTURES
Description - An adventure through the San Diego Wild Animal Park shows babies and toddlers interacting with animals from around the globe. Soundtrack features classical music selections.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Simple content, soothing tone. Bright, interesting footage of animals and kids at the zoo. Uses random animated characters to help focus attention on screen. Unhurried pace and no voice-overs encourage caregivers to talk and explain.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Remained attentive for short periods, pointing, gurgling and smiling. Liked the music and made animal sounds. Some liked seeing the babies more than the animals, shouting "BABY!" whenever they saw one. Older kids enjoyed watching the animals' behaviors.
Runtime: 40 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 0-3
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.99
Media: DVD
This title is available for purchase from Amazon.com

This title is available for purchase from GENIUS PRODUCTS

BABY WONDERS: WONDERS ON THE FARM
J.A.M. PRODUCTIONS INC.
Series: BABYWONDERS
Description - A costume adventure where fifteen toddlers introduce animals, fruits and vegetables from the farm. Features classical and contemporary melodies performed by world-class musicians. Explores new vocabulary and farm experiences.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Simple production, bright colors featuring babies, animals, and flowers. Good cinematography, uncluttered. Units short enough for infant attention span. Inspires an active imagination.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Younger kids were less attentive but pointed at the animals. Older kids reacted when they saw something they liked. One boy wanted a tracker. One girl wanted to be a flower. They repeated the names of the animals. One child found the animals scary.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 1-3
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: DVD ISBN # 097336470X
This title is available for purchase from Amazon.com

BEAR CUBS, BABY DUCKS, AND KOOKY KOOKABURRAS
NAT'L GEOGRAPHIC HOME VIDEO
Series: GEOKIDS
Description - Uncle Balzac guides Sunny and Bobby into the world of baby animals - baby turtles, bear cubs, penguin chicks, a lost zebra and even a peek at stingrays.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Respect for nature and the environment. Music is terrific. The mix of live action, graphics, and animation enhances literacy
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - "This is the best video we saw." The children sang along, clapped, asked questions, and jumped out of their seat with excitement. They loved the animal pictures drawn by the children. Great pace. Works best with younger audience.
Runtime: 33 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 1-10
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7922-2676-3

BIG HORSE
BIG HORSE PRODUCTIONS
Description - Loving and respectful survey of the role big horses have played in human history - on farms, in industry, and even wartime. Features Percherons, Belgians, and Clydesdales.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Appealed most to kids who love horses. Stimulated further inquiry. A good learning tool with simple production values, though it's a little slow-paced. Narrator annoyed some children.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Didn't like seeing the animals roughed up. Liked the foals and seeing people taking good care of the animals.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95
Media: VIDEO

BIGGEST BEARS!, THE
BULLFROG FILMS
Description - Stunningly photographed in Alaska, with a young narrator. Explores myths about grizzlies, the biggest bears.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Outstanding nature for educational value. Excellent child narrator, wonderful photography. Environmental values emphasized.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Children enjoyed learning about different types of bears. "I liked watching the bears catch the fish. They must be very fast."
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 4-9
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9639353-0-5

BORN TO BE WILD
CHILDREN'S GROUP, THE
Series: OWL/TV VIDEO
Description - Many, many funny, furry, fuzzy animals - monkeys, bears and chimps. Follows a mother koala and her baby, who is tracked by a radio implant, and observes Quing Quing and Quan Quan, the endangered giant pandas, at lunch.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent use of animation to provide information that would be difficult to show live. Also enjoyable are the children who interview researchers about working at the zoo. Some concern about the safety of being around wild animals.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids were fascinated with the information about animal behavior. Enjoyed seeing how the animals care for their young. The pandas were everyone's favorite.
Runtime: 28 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 4-13
Suggested Retail Price: $ 11.98
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-0895404-86-x

BRINGING UP BABY
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS
Series: MOTHER NATURE
Description - Visits animal babies at wildlife nurseries and their proud parents. A lost sea lion finds its mother, and a mama coyote rescues her pups when she senses a cougar nearby.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent photography and well-chosen background music. Good variety of birds and mammals. Alliteration in narration is overdone.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Stimulated discussion about how many birds used regurgitation methods of feeding their young. "Cute cubs. I liked finding out how babies live."
Runtime: 25 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.96
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-56331-026-0

BUGS DON'T BUG US!
BO PEEP PRODUCTIONS
Series: LIVE ACTION VIDEO
Description - Fascinating look at children observing insects, spiders and other common invertebrates in a friendly, amusing way. Observes detailed motions and eating habits of these creatures.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - "One of the best." Has superb cinematography and nice musical choices. Sequence with butterflies is excellent. Shows good ethnic diversity among children, who act naturally and are a pleasure to watch. Excellent resource; good repeat viewing value.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - "It was great." Kids were active, commenting and questioning. They responded by going on a bug hunt. Naturally educational, kids asked to see it again.
Runtime: 35 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO

BUSINESS OF BEAVERS, THE
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS
Series: MOTHER NATURE
Description - Visits a beaver lodge and the family. Also explains the importance of beavers to the forest habitat.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Interesting close-up of habitat, habits and the lives of beavers. Exceptional learning potential to expand vocabulary. A little slow-moving for those not fascinated by beavers.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Sat through the entire video but weren't interested in seeing it again.
Runtime: 25 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95
Media: VIDEO

CAMOUFLAGE, CUTTLEFISH, AND CHAMELEONS CHANGING COLOR
NAT'L GEOGRAPHIC HOME VIDEO
Series: GEOKIDS
Description - Looks at nature's camouflaged animals, including three-toed sloths, arctic foxes, hermit crabs and octopi. Bobby and Sunny discover that chameleons like Uncle Balzac can change color with their mood.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good resource. Great teaching supplement for animal theme. Shows good examples of natural camouflage. Some felt that this imposes adult ideas on children watching.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Very informational; children became interested in finding the camouflaged animals. Held most kids' attention. The "Mood" song dragged a bit.
Runtime: 40 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-10
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO

This title is in the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival - it may not be a regular, endorsed title

CAPTAIN JON ADVENTURE - SHARKS: KNIGHTS OF THE SEA
STATUS PRODUCTIONS Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: INDEPENDENT FEATURE, AGES 8-12
Description - In his most incredible adventure yet, Captain Jon takes us around the world to meet three sharks: the Lemon Shark, the Tiger Shark and the Great White Shark. Find out why these creatures are called the "Knights of the Sea."
Runtime: 34 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-13
Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95
Media: DVD

This title is available for purchase from STATUS PRODUCTIONS

CAPTAIN JON EXPLORES THE OCEAN
STATUS PRODUCTIONS Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - Join Captain Jon on his seaplane to the Florida Keys. Visit the Dolphin Research Center and a man-made reef that's becoming a home for thousands of beautiful fish. Meet people working to learn more about the ocean and how to protect it.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent film with a strong environmental message. Shares entertaining footage of the ocean and educational aspects of the animal life found there. Explores ways to preserve the underwater ecosystems. Great underwater footage showing beautiful fish in their habitat. Well presented. Makes excellent points about ocean from how tides work to dolphins to the effects of pollution on animals and their habitats. Captain Jon explains how to take care of our world in terms of what anyone can do. His explanations are excellent with good visuals to back them up. One of the best independent films we've seen about the environment.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyed it, especially the underwater cinematography. "I liked the underwater footage. It was neat watching the animals go in the ship that they put underwater." They loved learning information about the ocean. " Captain Jon told us lots of good facts about the ocean." "It shows how there are different sorts of coral and fish and lots of different types of homes for them." "I learned that you shouldn't pollute because it all eventually makes it to the ocean. It made me think about littering and what I can do to recycle rather than litter."
Runtime: 32 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95
Media: DVD

This title is available for purchase from STATUS PRODUCTIONS

CAPTAIN JON'S ISLAND ADVENTURE
STATUS PRODUCTIONS Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - Join Captain Jon on a voyage to the island of Little Cayman, deep in the Caribbean. See colorful coral, fascinating fish, super sea turtles, huge iguanas and hermit crabs - even Pirates. Ride the Status Submarine to learn about the deep ocean.
Runtime: 35 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95
Media: DVD

This title is available for purchase from STATUS PRODUCTIONS

CASTAWAYS OF GALAPAGOS
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS
Series: MOTHER NATURE
Description - Who occupies the remote Galapagos Islands? The legendary 500-hundred pound Galapagos tortoise, amazing marine iguanas, the graceful flamingos, awkward blue-footed booby birds and the albatross. Stunning wildlife scenes.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Informative and beautiful, helps link past and present in a true island adventure of the most natural kind. At times the vocabulary is far too advanced.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Educational. Remembered the animal names. One six-year-old said, "These are the animals I like the best. The kind we don't have in Wisconsin." Some wanted to watch it again immediately.
Runtime: 25 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-56331-095-3

CHOMPING ON BUGS, SWIMMING SEA SLUGS & STUFF THAT MAKES ANIMALS SPECIAL
NAT'L GEOGRAPHIC HOME VIDEO
Series: GEOKIDS
Description - With the help of Uncle Balzac de Chameleon, Sunny and Bobby learn about the special traits of chameleons, turtles, cheetahs, zebras and other animals. Each puppet character is based on a real animal, created by Hank Saroyan.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent editing and music. Good pace. Includes learning components of alphabet, number recognition and tolerance for different living situations. Information and presentation are suitable for younger kids; sophisticated enough for older kids.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Watching the animals was terrific. Different voices held their attention. A little too long for one sitting, especially for younger ones. "The animal acrobat section is great!"
Runtime: 35 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-10
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7922-3270-4

COOL CATS, RAINDROPS, AND THINGS THAT LIVE IN HOLES
NAT'L GEOGRAPHIC HOME VIDEO
Series: GEOKIDS
Description - Sunny is shocked that bushbabies sleep in hollow trees. Uncle Balzac explains that many animals make their homes in holes. This episode features "Cool Cats," a rhythm-and-blues tribute to the feline family. Created by Hank Saroyan.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Great cinematography, fine characters and clever songs. But tries to do too much, for example, by squeezing in a phonics lesson.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyed seeing animals they don't usually see. Humor is inappropriate and over their heads at times.
Runtime: 33 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 4-7
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 7922-2678-x

CORAL REEF, THE: A LIVING WONDER
AIMS MULTIMEDIA
Series: NATURE'S WAY
Description - Coral reefs are living animal colonies, very important to the tropical ocean ecosystem and an integral part of the cycle of life as home to thousands of fish and invertebrates.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Young viewers will find the pace a bit slow. Contains gorgeous visuals, though the narration is not as compelling. New words on the screen helps kids learn new concepts. Excellent education value for learning about oceans.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids felt this was a little academic and had limited repeat play value. They all thought the information was interesting and well presented. The word prompts were helpful.
Runtime: 16 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 9-16
Suggested Retail Price: $ 29.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-8068-8634-x

CREEPY CREATURES & SLIMY STUFF
CHILDREN'S GROUP, THE
Series: OWL/TV VIDEO
Description - Takes a curious look at slugs, snakes and other slimy stuff. From the rain forest to the desert, explores the weird and wonderful world of scorpions, frogs, eels and bats.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Informative, with clever animation and excellent cinematography. Narration and dialogue easy to follow. Songs have excellent audio quality. Low-key presentation.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Ready to watch it again. "My six-year-old girl loved it!"
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 4-13
Suggested Retail Price: $ 11.98
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-895404-84-3

CURIOUS COUGAR KITTENS
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS
Series: MOTHER NATURE
Description - Birth of two cougar kittens in the high country of Utah. Mom protects and teaches her playful, adventurous kittens. Dated, washed-out footage, slow narration, not upbeat enough.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Much information in an educational format. Intimate view of the daily life of cougar kittens.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyed the cougar antics, particularly when they tried to get the turtle out of its shell. Asked to see it a second time. Asked good questions and wanted books about cougars.
Runtime: 25 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-56331-029-5

DANCES WITH HUMMINGBIRDS
ARK MEDIA GROUP, LTD.
Description - Get close to the lightning-fast hummingbirds in their dance of life, accompanied by traditional American, Flamenco and Andean musical compositions. Naturalist Michael Godfrey describes the feeding, nesting and courtship behavior of hummingbirds.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - The visual music program is separated from the informational portion, which was a wonderful way to present this program. Bird enthusiasts will drool over this title.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - "It was cool." Kids liked it, although they found it a bit overwhelming. Some were mesmerized. Kids decided that they wanted a hummingbird feeder afterwards.
Runtime: 31 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-879481-10-3

DEEP SEA DIVE
NAT'L GEOGRAPHIC HOME VIDEO
Series: REALLY WILD ANIMALS
Description - Explores the last great frontier on earth, the magnificent oceans, from surface to sea floor. Great whales, friendly dolphins, scary sharks. Features award-winning cinematography by National Geographic Magazine. Narrated by Dudley Moore.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Fabulous footage. Informative yet entertaining. Songs are smarmy and predictable, but also meaningful. Worthy message: "Keep waters clear."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - A pleasure. Liked the fast pace, new information, the humor and the music. Laughed and screamed with delight. Afterwards, discussed their knowledge about some of the animals.
Runtime: 40 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-8001-3357-9

DESERT ANIMALS
SONY WONDER - NYC
Series: SEE HOW THEY GROW
Description - The desert is home to a tiny tarantula, gerbil, tortoise and gecko, and gives them a sunny start on their life adventures. Narrated by baby animals themselves, so to speak.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Most of the photography is staged - not in the natural habitat. Good introduction to a variety of desert animals. Slow-moving but thorough and includes little-known facts.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - It was fun to hear the animals talk about themselves. Liked the aNimal voices and the tarantula's jokes. "I liked the animation that shows how each animal grows and changes." Not interested in viewing it again.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 4-7
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-56406-816-1

DOLPHIN QUEST
SEA FUN FOR KIDS
Description - Join the sea fun explorers as they journey to Hawaii and the Bahamas aboard their submarine in search of dolphins. Kids swim with dolphins and learn how they sleep, what they eat, how they play and more.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Simple production, somewhat choppy. Lacks continuity Uneven age appropriateness; animation appeals to younger kids but the information appeals to older ones. Information is very basic.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Older kids found it was too babyish. Little ones danced to the music. Most wanted to learn more about different kinds of dolphins. "Watching the dolphins made me want to see more." "The puppets and dolphins were cute." "They talked nice to each other."
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99
Media: VIDEO

DR. ZED'S BRILLIANT SCIENCE ACTIVITIES
CHILDREN'S GROUP, THE
Series: OWL/TV VIDEO
Description - Dr. Zed's hands-on introduction to the magic of science through simple tricks and activities. Test the principles of flying, create colorful molecular art, discover the power of a finger and take a close-up look at optical illusions.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Lively suggestions for projects that kids can do with adults as an introduction to scientific concepts. Somewhat dated and slow-paced. . Good diversity. Production quality lacks clarity at times.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Wanted to watch it again. Learned a lot even though a few didn't understand Dr. Zed's explanations.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 4-12
Suggested Retail Price: $ 11.98
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-895404-83-5

EVERGLADES JOURNEY 2.0
T. I. MULTIMEDIA
Series: TREKINTERACTIVE YOUNG NATURALIST SERIES
Description - Explores the Everglades National Park and its ecosystem. Filled with vivid photographs and field-guide facts about the wetlands, hiking and canoeing of this spectacular park. Quick Time 2.1 is required.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Easy to load and play. Child tour guides are appealing. Supports environmental responsibility. "It's just like a resource book on a CD-ROM." Photos and sound quality are okay, not great. Offers no verbal or audio instruction.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Liked the sounds and songs of the animals, bugs and snakes. Child can move at his or her own pace. Written factual information suitable for older children, while camping and canoeing sections are more appropriate for younger ones.
Platform: DUAL platform
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
Suggested Retail Price: $ 24.95
Media: CDROM

EXPLORING THE RAIN FOREST
ANCHOR BAY HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Series: REDBOOK LEARNING ADVENTURES
Description - Delightful songs and film clips of the rain forest, featuring Fluffy Duffy and friends who explain why the rain forest is worth protecting.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Conveys important information clearly. Songs are repetitive and at times long, although the repetition helps learning. Some also thought that the mix of fantasy and reality didn't work well.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Danced along and liked the songs. Reenacted the spaceship blastoff. Definitely watch this again. It's most suitable for four- to seven-year-olds.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 4-7
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.98
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-55529-895-8

FIRST LOOK AT MAMMALS, A
AIMS MULTIMEDIA
Series: NATURE'S WAY
Description - When most people think of mammals they think of dogs, cats or horses. Nevertheless, beavers, otters, whales, dolphins and bats are mammals too. Explores the common characteristics of mammals whether they live on land, in water or fly through the air.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good content. It's most suitable for library collections. Format is good for learning but it's visually flat. Most shots are stationary. Quality appears old, lacks action.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Well-focused, good length. Some giggled at nursing animals. Most suited for one-time viewing. Not highly entertaining.
Runtime: 13 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
Suggested Retail Price: $ 29.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-8068-8596-3

FLYING, TRYING, AND HONKING AROUND
NAT'L GEOGRAPHIC HOME VIDEO
Series: GEOKIDS
Description - With help from Uncle Balzac, Sunny and Bobby learn about different birds and find out why most birds fly and why other animals can't. Wacky Francisco Flamingo flaps by with Flamingo Facts and introduces counting, phonics and rock 'n' roll.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Incredible animal footage and facts, but overall it's not clear who the audience is. Individual segments suitable for different ages. Video jumps from offering fairly complex animal facts to teaching the alphabet. Why?
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Really excited about the topic but found the presentation confusing. Lost their interest when the information wasn't suitable for their age and ability.
Runtime: 33 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7922-2674-7

GOOD NEIGHBOR GROUND SQUIRREL
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS
Series: MOTHER NATURE
Description - Visit to a den where a mother squirrel hibernates and has pups. Explains the amazing alarm system of squirrels when they're threatened by a badger, a coyote and a hawk.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Interesting information about different species and habitats. Jurors enjoyed the female narrator, since most nature programs have male voices. Some footage appears washed-out.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Appreciated the educational information, such as learning there are more species of squirrels than the backyard variety they're familiar with. Too long for audience.
Runtime: 25 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95
Media: VIDEO

HENRY'S AMAZING ANIMALS: ANIMAL HUNTERS
DK VISION AND PARTRIDGE FILMS
Series: HENRY'S AMAZING ANIMALS
Description - Join the fun-filled musical safari as animal numbers introduce your preschooler to the numbers zero through ten.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Humorous, beautifully produced, excellent cinematography. Provides factual, educational information. Some objected to graphic hunting and feeding scenes where animals eat other animals. Henry's sarcasm and behavior is irritating.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Said they'd watch it again and recommend it to their friends. Most thought the scenes involving animals eating animals were disgusting but cool. "Why do only the female lions hunt?" "I like the archer bug - he's an excellent hunter."
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-9
Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7894-4078-4

HENRY'S AMAZING ANIMALS: ANIMAL TALK
DK VISION AND PARTRIDGE FILMS
Series: HENRY'S AMAZING ANIMALS
Description - How do worker bees direct traffic? Why do zebras talk with their ears? Explore how extraordinary wildlife from all around the world communicate.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Beautiful. Interesting information. For example, bowerbirds build blue nests to attract the female. Animated narrator is sarcastic and disrespectful - shouting at another character who doesn't speak his language and makes fun of him.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Loved it. Cool. Interesting. They'd watch again. "I'd watch it 200 times." "I learned that lots of animals talk differently." "I want to know more about my dog." "There are so many kinds of animals." They enjoyed narrator's humor.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 4-7
Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7894-4079-2

IN THE COMPANY OF WHALES
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS
Description - Observes whales, the largest animals to ever live on earth, powerful creatures of extraordinary grace and intelligence, masters of their realm for more than 30 million years.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - High scores. Great visuals, an excellent introduction to the subject even though some parts ere very slow and too technical for kids.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Those interested in animals and nature really enjoyed this. Others found it too long and some words hard to understand. "I would love to swim with them."
Runtime: 55 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-56331-015-5

JANE GOODALL'S WHEN ANIMALS TALK
GENIUS PRODUCTS Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: DOCUMENTARY, AGES 8-12
Description - Just like any pet owner, Jane Goodall believes that all animals can talk � it's just that we don't always understand what they're saying. When Animals Talk recounts the amazing stories of animals that have changed the lives of the people they've touched. We witness how animals can learn our language and find unique human-animal partnerships that make the world a better place. We also will discover how we humans can learn the languages of animals through science. We will listen in on the "conversations" that can take place between animals and humans, and the amazing results that these mutual comprehensions can yield. Dr Goodall's message is that communicating with animals brings humankind closer to another world, and that such liaisons can bring about unexpected benefits to both.
Runtime: 90 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: DVD

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JUNGLE ANIMALS
SONY WONDER - NYC
Series: SEE HOW THEY GROW
Description - Illustrates how the lush jungle offers a perfect place to grow up for a little scorpion, alligator, snail and two tiny tigers.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good combination of animation and live action, with excellent photography and music. "Makes learning fun." Humor is more appropriate for adults than children, and it's slow-moving.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyable, appealing most to those interested in nature.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.98
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-56406-817-x

KITTENS IN THE COUNTRY
KIDS AND NATURE VIDEOS
Series: MANITOULIN IMAGES
Description - Experience the sights and sounds of a farm as seen through the eyes of playful barnyard kittens. Contains footage of natural surroundings accompanied by gentle sounds and music.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Lovely cinematography. Moves at a slow and soothing pace. Has a dreamlike quality. Farm animals are appealing. "Teddy bear swirling on the pond is a little surreal." "You can hear the birds sing and the cats purr. It's sweet."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Captured their attention. They were intrigued by the lambs and the silly teddy bear in the water and talked about them afterwards. Kids giggled and pointed and meowed like the kitties. "My papa has ducks." "Pretty butterfly; see butterfly again?"
Runtime: 36 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 0-2
Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-894531-01-9

LET'S CREATE A BETTER WORLD
LET'S CREATE, INC.
Series: LET'S CREATE
Description - How to create environmentally sensitive art projects with recyclable materials that are usually thrown away.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Jurors liked the focus on reduce-reuse-recycle-respect. Children need to be attentive while watching the demonstrations. For classroom setting or at home with an adult helping. Focus does not encourage independent creativity.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Interest in the activities, especially paper-making. Good tool for children who need a little nudge in the creative area.
Runtime: 70 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
Suggested Retail Price: $ 24.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-882685-03-2

LET'S EXPLORE...FURRY, FISHY, FEATHERY FRIENDS
BRAUN FILM AND VIDEO, INC.
Series: LET'S EXPLORE
Description - Seven-year-old McKenzie showcases frogs, birds, snakes, rabbits, lizards and more: what they eat; how they sleep; and other behaviors.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Great introduction to the world of pets - both usual and unusual. Main character is appealing. It's very informational but brings up some safety issues.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Wonderful. Discussed proper names for animals and which ones bite. Some kids didn't like how the animals were picked up and hugged. Beware: Children might want a pet after watching this video.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO

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