The incredible journey of the butterflies [DVD video]

Every year monarch butterflies migrate across North America to a remote area of Mexico. This presentation discusses how the butterflies navigate and endure the long journey and takes you to the locations they call home.

Nota Geral:

Title from disc surface.

Based on the book Four Wings and a Prayer by Sue Halpern.

Special features: printable materials for educators, access to the NOVA website, scene selection, described video for the visually impaired.

GVPL_PERFORMER:

Narrated by Stockard Channing

Conteúdos:

1. Birth of a monarch -- 2. Soaring over land and lakes -- 3. Destination Mexico -- 4. An endangered refuge -- 5. Gathering flocks -- 6. An awesome spectacle.

Termo de Assunto:

Monarch butterfly -- Migration.

Gênero:

Documentary television programs.

Nonfiction television programs.

Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Linguagem:

Inglês

GVPL_LANGUAGE2:

Closed-captioned.

Título Uniforme Adicionado:

Nova (Television program)