Discover the creation of an innovative semi-underground eco-home in the Gooi Nature Reserve. Learn about the use of earth as insulation, gray water filtration with aquatic plants, and bioclimatic design. Explore how this sustainable...

Hotel Vivood aims to educate guests on the rich natural heritage of the Guadalest Valley while setting a new standard for sustainable tourism. Learn how the hotel’s integration with the mountainous landscape, use of local resources,...

Most the of 600 billion pounds of waste that Americans produce every year ends up in landfills. All that trash can have huge impacts on the environment. But modern landfills have found a new use for all that trash — they’re turning it...

Many countries in the world are home to famous landmarks and monuments that attract millions of visitors each year. But some landmarks have areas inaccessible to the public - or anyone at all. These rooms might be a secret to most...

On this adventure, Mark travels deep into the jungles of Borneo hunting for the super rare and venomous Malcolm’s Pitviper! Will he be able to find one of the rarest snakes on the planet? And can he manage to avoid its deadly bite? Watch...

As Liyana's story expands, we learn about the challenges she and her family face, including abuse and neglect from her father and his eventual death from HIV/AIDS. Her mother also falls ill with AIDS and dies, leaving Liyana with the...

Discover what lies beneath the sand in deserts. Contrary to popular belief, 80% of deserts are not covered in sand, but rather bare earth, revealing the bedrock and clay of a dried-out ecosystem. Learn about the unique erosion patterns...

Discover Gornergrat, a hotel, restaurant, and observatory offering stunning stargazing views and a rich history, perched high in the Swiss Alps with breathtaking views of the Milky Way.

Explore the serene yet vigilant life of Leif Haugen, a fire lookout, amidst the majestic solitude of Thoma Lookout.<br/>

NYE CLIMBERS- 4 PEAKS HOW DID YOU SPEND LAST NEW YEAR’S EVE? IT’S UNLIKELY IT WAS ATOP MT ELBRUS IN RUSSIA. FOR SEVERAL YEARS THIS DETERMINED, SOME SAY CRAZY, GROUP OF RUSSIANS SPEND EACH NEW YEAR ATOP THE WORLD’S TALLEST MOUNTAINS. THEN...

The story of how a Persian scholar calculated the Earth's circumference over 1000 years ago, using only a mountain and trigonometry. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s...

From source to the sea, this film reveals how rivers are formed, and discovers why the Amazon River came to be so big. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Rivers are vital to life on Earth. Rivers are formed from meltwater from...

How the ancient Greeks were able to use trigonometry to build the first aqueduct, tunnelling from two sides of a mountain to meet in the middle. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...

The worst avalanche in 40 years destroyed countless buildings and killed many people in this Austrian village, but it was factors 4,000 kilometres away that caused this disaster. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Galtur is a...

Learn how our planet's landscapes, from mountains to hills, plateaus to plains, have been sculpted over millions of years by powerful geological forces. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The planet's diverse landscape is shaped...

Height above sea level or other reference point on the Earth's surface. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...

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A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A fascinating fact is revealed.

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A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images is the odd one out.

Venture to the world’s highest hospital, at Mount Everest's Base Camp.
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Discover the lost city of the Inca, Machu Picchu, nestled atop the Andes mountain range in Peru.
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Learn about the devastation caused when volcanic mountains erupt.
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Seashells are usually found on beaches. How have some ended up at the top of this mountain?
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A major cause of procrastination is fear: Of failure. Of criticism. Of not reaching the high standards we’ve set for ourselves.
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Guess What I Am while developing basic English reading skills.