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Dive to the coral reefs

Presents the title work which describes the formation of coral reefs and the many plants and animals that live in and around the underwater communities; and includes an exploration of the National Marine Sanctuary underwater park, an introduction to reef doctor Harold Hudson, and reviews of related books.

Digging up dinosaurs

Presents a reading of "Digging up Dinosaurs" which introduces various types of dinosaurs, and explains how scientists find, preserve, and reassemble giant dinosaur skeletons. Includes a fossil tour of Dinosaur Monument.

Chickens aren't the only ones

Presents the title work, a pictorial introduction to animals that lay eggs, including chickens and other birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, insects, and even a few mammals; and includes discussion of the question of which came first--the chicken or the egg, a visit to an incubator room, an introduction to a turtle biologist, and reviews of related books.

Bugs

Presents Nancy Winslow Parker and Joan Richards Wright's book "Bugs," which describes the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of several kinds of insects; shows viewers the migration of monarch butterflies; and visits an entomologist at the Cincinnati Zoo.

Bored--nothing to do!

Presents the title work in two bored brothers keep themselves busy on a lazy afternoon by building and flying an airplane, and includes a look at pioneers in flight, visits to the airport and a flight school, and reviews of related books.

Game day

Tells the story of NFL players Tiki and Ronde Barber and how, as youngsters, the brothers learned that success is built on team effort. Viewers will then follow athletes as they train for, play and enjoy a variety of sports, while learning that every player on a team has a special role in contributing to the success of the group.

Perfect, the pig

1980
A young piglet is granted a wish by an old sow which he has helped, but the wish takes him far from home before bringing him back again.

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