11 minutes Closed Captioned Study Guide Grades K-4 Directed by Laura Heller Produced by Frameline Productions DVD Purchase $79, Rent $45 US Release Date: 1992 Copyright Date: 1992 DVD ISBN: 1-59458-970-4 VHS ISBN: 1-56029-455-8 Subjects Animation Children's Films Children's Stories: Animation Children's Stories: Live Action Environment Forests and Rainforests Global Issues Language Arts Awards and Festivals New England Children's Film & Video Festival North American Association for Environmental Education Film Festival KidFilm/USA Film Festival Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital |
Ana in the Rainforest An imaginary journey to a tropical rainforest.
For a class report on the rainforest, young Ana had hoped to exhibit her pet iguana, Lizzie. The plan is upset when Lizzie gets sick. In an animated dream, Ana takes an imaginary journey to a tropical rainforest where she finds a cure for her sick iguana. While there she learns about the rainforest- its beauty and complex life cycle. Ana also learns about the dangers the forest faces and wakes up determined to help save the forests. Reviews "This timely presentation contributes information about the rain forest in a manner destined to capture the elementary audience... (who) will delight in the animation and story line...Will help students appreciate rain forests and their cultural and scientific implications. Recommended." *** Video Rating Guide for Libraries |