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A turtle in open water, a squid looking for a meal; ever wonder what animals are thinking? Each animal in this series describes life with its own "voice" accompanied by rare images and clear commentary. The episodes highlight details of their unique habits, quests for food and ultimately how they survive in their rugged environments. Take a look inside the lives of these magnificent creatures in a simple accurate way, which is sure to appeal to every child.
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With today's high fuel costs, it is time to start looking beyond petroleum and into renewable resources to power our vehicles. Ethanol is a clean-burning fuel derived from plants, primarily corn. The corn is ground, cooked, fermented, distilled and dehydrated, then ready for use. Ethanol is combined with gasoline to produce a cleaner fuel that doesn't emit as many greenhouse gases as pure gasoline. Pure ethanol has not yet been approved to fuel our vehicles, but it is the fuel of choice for racecars. Indy cars operate on 100% ethanol fuel. By mixing gasoline with ethanol, we can extend our fuel supply. Join us as the Eco Kids explore the production of ethanol and highlight the importance it holds in the Green Power movement.
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Wind is a natural resource that is readily available and virtually everywhere. Wind power is defined as the process of turning the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical energy. Humans have been harnessing the power of the wind for around 2,000 years. The Dutch made the windmill famous. Find out how the large wind turbines are built using a simplistic design and modern technology. They operate completely autonomously by rotating with the force of the wind. The blades turn on a rotor that is connected by a shaft to a generator that creates electricity. With the Eco Kids, we'll explore how the use of wind power is growing and becoming widely used throughout the world. It is an efficient way to use a clean renewable resource.
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Elephants are the largest animals on the planet. They are very strong and have thick skin that protects them. They usually travel in groups with the females giving orders. They are vegetarians and love fruit. When water and food are scarce in Africa, the elephants travel until they can find a new watering hole.
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Frogs belong to the amphibian family. They are champions in the water and at jumping. They can jump up to two meters, which is very important for catching flying insects for food. The male stays on top of the female until she lays her eggs. The babies start off as tadpoles and eventually sprout legs. Some of them will become tree frogs, many stay close to the water, and others enjoy the woods.
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Rotna and her friend Fatima attend a UNICEF school. They practice writing in Bengali, the official language, and study their country's history. Transportation is varied, with skateboards competing
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Pasqualle is 12 and lives in snow-covered Quebec, where her father teaches computer science. This week is letter-writing week and Pasqualle collects, separates, and distributes the letters in her class. Each class is 50 minutes long, with groups of 6-8 in each class.
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7 year old Taco is the first of his family to attend school and therefore tries very hard. His first lesson concerns the purification of water. Taco dresses like his Inca ancestors in a hat and poncho. He and his classmates salute the flag like soldiers, even bringing their heels together.
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Zena is 11 years old and loves history. Today the 30 members of her 6th grade class begin with French and then study Lebanese crafts.
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Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1498, Trinidad is in the Antilles Islands in the Caribbean, and home to 8 year old Kemba . Though the school is a public one, the students wear uniforms. Trinidad's population is comprised of Muslims, Catholics, and Anglicans and English is still the official language.
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Searching for rainwater's journey to the ocean, Johan takes a field trip traveling from gutters to drains and then to rivers and oceans.
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Porcupines are considered rodents and can weigh up to 44 pounds. They live in the woods and bushes and are vegetarians. Porcupines have quills on their backs for defense. Quills are like long, hard nails and can be up to sixteen inches in length.
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Sea turtles, an endangered species, are monitored by sea turtle rescuers to ensure their survival. Once the female turtles are full grown, they go to the beach to lay eggs. The female leaves the nest before the eggs are ready to hatch and it is up to the babies to find their way to the ocean.
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There are many different kinds of snakes. The largest snake is the anaconda. It lives in the Amazon and can weigh up to the equivalent of four adults. The viper is poisonous and injects poison into its prey and enemies. One of the snakes' biggest predators is the snake eagle that kills to feed its young.
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Wolves have incredible hearing, sight and smell. They also have a perfect sense of direction. In the winter, their coats turn into thick fur to protect them from the weather. Their typical prey is fast and it is sometimes a group effort to catch food. There is a misconception that wolves attack humans, but the truth is often humans attack first and the wolves must defend themselves.
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