THE ONCE GOOD EARTH
Understanding Soil
DVD
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Beneath our feet lies a world of violence, death, sustenance, and renewal—the soil. Making poetry of science, this lovely program unveils the ecological complexity of the relationship between soil and insects, birds, other small animals, plants, microorganisms, fungi—and humans. Extraordinary microphotography makes life in the dirt fascinating, stop-action camerawork reveals seldom-seen natural processes, and the program’s reverent attitude toward natural complexity culminates in a plea for enlightened stewardship. Grades 9–12. Closed captioned. Color. 47 minutes. ©2005.
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