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Bullfrog Films
P.O. Box 149
Oley, PA 19547
Tel: 610/779-8226
Fax: 610/370-1978
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Series of 6 Programs
The Decade of Destruction (Classroom Version - On One Tape)
The story of the destruction of the Amazonian rainforest.
85 minutes
DVD-R version available
(Also available on separate tapes)
Color
Grade Level: 6-12
US Release Date: 1991
Copyright Date: 1991
ISBN (VHS): 1-56029-349-7
ISBN (DVD): 1-59458-455-9
Directed by Adrian Cowell
Produced by Wordwide Fund for Nature, UK
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"The tragedy is examined globally...in an unambiguous and intelligent matter."
Children's Video Review Newsletter
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With support from the World Wide Fund for Nature, Adrian Cowell has created a series of six programs for use in classrooms, based on his epic saga of the destruction of the Amazonian rainforest during the 1980's. The series gives students a well-rounded view of the many complex factors that led to what may be this century's worst environmental disaster.
The titles in the series are:
The Rainforest - The mechanics of a rainforest.
The Colonists - Colonists invading the rainforest.
The Development Road - The road to rainforest destruction.
The Indians - The displaced Indian tribes of the Amazon rainforest.
The Rubber Tappers - Rubber tappers live sustainable lifestyle.
The Politicians - Politicians plunder the Amazon rainforest.
The DVD version of this program is recorded on DVD-R which is not compatible with some older DVD players. See the new DVD page for more details.
Study guide available
Awards:
Best Instructional Film, North American Association for Environmental Education Film Festival
Reviews:
"The tragedy is examined globally...in an unambiguous and intelligent manner."
Children's Video Review Newsletter
"Despite differences in language and climate, Cowell has given us a family album. Here is our own North American history, the taming of the West, the destruction of native peoples, the heroism and hardship of settlers and the gambling of a whole wild land on the chance of supporting a population that the cities could not absorb."
The Boston Globe
Related Subjects:
Biology
Brazil
Developing World
Ecosystems
Environment
Global Issues
Rainforests
Science
Sociology
South America
Related Titles:
The Decade of Destruction - Classroom Version: The story of the destruction of the Amazonian rainforest.
The Decade of Destruction: A unique chronicle of the destruction of the Amazonian rainforest.
The Last of the Hiding Tribes: The Amazon's last uncontacted tribes face extinction.
Secrets of the Choco: The Choco rainforest in Colombia faces development. What is the best option?
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