DVD

Elephants and rhinos / Disney Enterprises, Inc. ; Buena Vista Productions.

Disney Educational Productions. (Added Author).

Summary:

Focuses on the African elephant which is bigger than its Asian counterpart. Films elephant calves and their development, elephant herds, water fights and the elephant matriarch. Explains that male adults tend to live alone but elephants are generally caring, gentle and protective. Describes what elephants eat, how much they drink, and their sleeping habits. Films how elephants communicate with noises, flapping ears, and tapping. Concludes with a discussion of elephant ears, the elephant's running speed, their poor eyesight and their great sense of smell. Contains two "Quiz times" that track students' understanding of the concepts. Uses footage from Disney classics including Dumbo, The Jungle Book and The Big Wash.

Opens with a description of rhino habitats and rhino habits such as rolling around in the mud. Explains that calves stay with their mother until their horns appear at about six months, although rhinos are not adult until they are seven years old. Provides details of the weight and habits of adult male rhinos. Concludes with details of the rhino's agility, speed, longevity, extra layer of skin, small brain and keen sense of smell. Contains two "Quiz times" that question students on the content of the program. Uses footage from Disney's The Lion King, Peter Pan and Toy Story.

Record details

ISBN: 1597531774
ISBN: 9781597531771
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (32 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + teacher's guide.
Publisher: Elk Grove, Ill. : Disney Educational Productions, [2007]
Copyright: ©2007

Content descriptions

General Note:	Series presents live-action wildlife clips of animals in their natural habitats combined with footage from Disney's animated classics. Content is tied to K-3 National Science Education Standards.
Formatted Contents Note:	Elephants (16 min.) -- Rhinos (16 min.)
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Original music, Chucho Merchan.
Participant or Performer Note:	Narrated by Zina Camblin.
Target Audience Note:	kindergarten/primary.
System Details Note:	DVD.
Language Note:	Closed captioned.