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Eyewitness - Island [VHS]

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I'm a big fan of the Eyewitness video series. Eyewitness - Island is no exception. It covers the origins of islands from the primeval rock in which they originate to the ancient and glorious rocky coastlines one sees today. Did you know that Greenland is the world's largest island? It's true. Australia is not considered an island, but is, actually, a continent. Learn these interesting facts & more in this series.

I particularly liked the discussion of Easter Island, and how the evolution of various species of birds and animals are altered by their isolation on islands. Also, how certain species can be endangered by the introduction of non-native species such as house cats and rats.

This is entertainment suitable for young and old. IF you like Eyewitness - Island, make sure to check out Eyewitness: Plant, Bird, and my favorite: Dog.

Narrated by Martin Sheen, this video is great! It takes you from Hawaii, to Alcatraz, to Manhattan, to the Galapagos, to the biggest island in the world: Greenland. It explores the evolution of islands, and the creation myths that some cultures have about their formation. We learn that one in every ten people live on an island. Affects of evolution are also discussed. Gaugin's works, inspired by the beauty of Polynesia, are mentioned briefly. We are even introduced to the unusual "Tropic Bird," with courtship dance in which it flies backwards; a Polynesian group has a dance in tribute to it.

This video continues the trend found in all other Eyewitness productions: succinct information and beautiful, even sparse, art direction, with vivid colors everywhere. This is really an extraordinary series, and this particular episode is one of my favorites.