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DVD 06: Bugs I

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Acorn, the Nature Nut

This disc contains the following 24:00 minute programs:

  1. Ladybug, Ladybug: This episode is devoted to ladybug appreciation how to find them, how to identify them, what they eat and how they live.
  2. Water Bugs and Beetles: Pond life is a favorite topic with most nature nuts. In this episode, we will focus on water bugs and beetles. Giant water bugs, whirligig beetles, pond skaters and back-swimmers are the stars of this show.
  3. Grasshoppers: Farmers hate them, fishermen use them for bait, they come in plagues and chirp. What are grasshoppers anyway, and what are they doing down there in the grass?
  4. True Bugs: In entemology, only Hemiptera order members can truly be called bugs. John explains this by demonstrating the mouthpart configuration of True Bugs as compared to that of other insects. Come explore the world of True Bugs.
View a printer friendly version of this page...Awards:
  • 2006 - Canadian Society of Zoologists
  • 2005 - The Entomological Society of Alberta
  • 2005 - Distinguished Alumni Award. University of Alberta
  • 1999 - Texas Tropics Nature Festival
  • 1998 - ASTech excellence in science & technology, journalism
  • 1998 - GEMINI AWARD nomination
  • 1996 - GEMINI AWARD nomination
  • 1997 - AMPIA AWARD, Alberta Motion Picture industry awards
  • 1997 - Edmonton Nature Centre Foundation
  • 1997 - Calgary Zoo, Pachyderm Award
  • 1995 - AMPIA  AWARD, Alberta Motion Picture Industries Awards
Length: 24 minutes Library Audience:
  • Children
  • Young Adult
  • Family
  • General Interest
  • School Audience:
  • Primary (K-6)
  • Subjects:
  • Science and Nature
  • Formats Available:
  • DVD
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