"this title covers animal sciences, beginning with Aristotle, who classified more than 560 species of animals based on scientific observation, common features and physiological traits, and application of deductive reasoning. In 1735 Carolus Linnaeus expanded upon Aristotle's discoveries to evolve a modem method of animal classification. Darwin's theory of evolution, the cellular beginnings of life, the five kingdoms of life, the science of animal behavior, and principles of animal communication are discussed as well.... provides solid and accurate information. Extras, available only if the DVD is viewed on a personal computer, include a teachers' guide, quiz, time line, and additional images (stills, drawings, charts, and illustrations). Voice-over narration and musical soundtrack balance are good. Other series titles are Plant Sciences, Environmental Sciences, and Microbiology and Genetics." - Booklist

"Core Biology: Animal Science attempts to engage students in understanding some of the key ideas in zoology that have come to light since its inception. Starting with Aristotle describing the anatomy of animals and concluding with studies of animal behavior, the video uses a chronological approach to introducing the ideas. This approach is an excellent one, incorporating the ideas of science into their historical setting; it would work well for integrating science with a social studies or history class. The concepts are covered in sufficient detail to be interesting, but not overwhelming, to high school or nonscience college students. For teachers, this is a nice resource just to get a concept of the timing of scientific discoveries and to examine why each of these major ideas would lead to the next..overall, this DVD would be a nice resource in any library and will certainly be informative and enlightening, even for people already familiar with the major concepts."