Hibernating Animals - The Science of Slowing Down: Science Kids Series
This item is only available for Canadian orders.Catalogue Number: WE0091
Producer: Wonderscape Entertainment
Subject: Nature, Science, Social Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: PreK - 2, 3 - 5
Country Of Origin: United States
Copyright Year: 2020
Running Time: 25:50
What is hibernation? Why do animals hibernate? We learn about: the adaptation of hibernation, classes of animals that hibernate, estivation (dormancy to conserve energy in hot periods or when habitats are disrupted), preparing for hibernation, hyperphagia, hibernacula (den) preparations, triggers for hibernation, circannual rhythms, physiological changes during hibernation, torpor (modified hibernation), interesting hibernation facts. Detailed graphics, exciting video and multiple-choice reviews reinforce important concepts.
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