Desert giant the world of the Saguaro cactus
(DVD Video)
Contributors
Published
Baltimore, MD : Distributed by GPN Educational Media, [2006].
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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Published
Baltimore, MD : Distributed by GPN Educational Media, [2006].
Format
DVD Video
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Based on the book of the same title by Barbara Bash.
General Note
Originally broadcast on the PBS tv program in 1989.
General Note
"Product No. 126.062D."--Disc.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Dean Parisot ; editor, James C. Wright ; music by Steve Horelick, Daniel Shklair, Oasis Music Inc.
Participants/Performers
Hosted by LeVar Burton ; feature book narrated by Philip Bosco.
Description
The featured book explores the ecosystem of the giant Saguaro cactus. LeVar introduces desert animals such as jackrabbits, bobcats, gila monsters, javelina pigs and woodpeckers. Explorers how cacti adapt to the heat and scarcity of water. A "snake man" offers a close-up look at rattlesnakes. A video montage shows the life and seasons of the desert. Review books - Snakes are hunters by Patricia Lauber ; Cactus by Cynthia Overbeck ; A living desert by Guy J. Spencer.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD.
Language
English subtitles ; closed captioned.
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Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Prescott Public Library - PJAV - Children's Area - DVD/Blu-ray Collection | 583.47 DES | Find It Now |
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Burton, L., Parisot, D., Bosco, P., & Bash, B. (2006). Desert giant: the world of the Saguaro cactus . Distributed by GPN Educational Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)LeVar. Burton et al.. 2006. Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus. Distributed by GPN Educational Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)LeVar. Burton et al.. Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus Distributed by GPN Educational Media, 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Burton, LeVar., Dean Parisot, Philip Bosco, and Barbara Bash. Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus Distributed by GPN Educational Media, 2006.
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