ecology

Examines the world of a tropical dry forest in Santa Rosa National Park in Costa Rica and the work being done to preserve it.

Ms. Frizzle and her students board the Magic School Bus for a lesson on climate change and what can be done to save the Earth.

Presents scientific investigations of twelve tropical forest mysteries, looking at why monkeys sometimes fall from the trees, how passion flower vines foil their predators, how poison dart frogs make their poison, and other questions.

Features environmental activities and projects in such areas as water pollution, recycling, acid rain, and wildlife gardens.

A look at the ways in which kids care for the earth through environmental projects and actions.

Ms. Frizzle's class learns about decomposition on a field trip to an empty lot.

Presents an introduction to mountains, explaining what they are, how they form and change, the different mountain climates, and the plants, animals, people, towns, and industries found in the mountains.

Describes the world's deserts and the plants, animals, and people that live in them.

Provides an overview of soil, discussing its formation, composition, and uses.

Discusses the plants, animals and climate of a wetland ecosystem. Includes hands-on activity: Absorb water.