McIntyre Media Inc.

This colorful, exciting program explores the fascinating world of invertebrate animals. Live-action footage conveys basic features of the major invertebrate groups. Special attention is paid to the body structure and physical features of simple animals. The following groups of invertebrates are addressed: poriferans, cnidarians, platyhelminthes, nematodes, annelids, mollusks, arthropods, and echinoderms. Other terminology includes: backbone, sponge, sea anemone, radial symmetry, planaria, earthworm, bilateral symmetry, exoskeleton, segmented body, and jointed appendages.

Includes 5-question video quiz and 25-page teacher's guide. Extra features on the DVD include, index, slides, glossary, English subtitles and an iMovie project.