Designed for use in primary classes. Eight-year-old Steve discovers a squirrel frightening away the birds in his yard. He and his father find the squirrel’s home in a tree in the woods. Making trips to the woods to see Bushy, they discover other forest animals. With patience and perseverance Steve teaches the squirrel to eat from his hand.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001592
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Adaptation - Biology - Juvenile films
Animals & Wildlife → Animal behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Animal ecology
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Habitations
Animals & Wildlife → Squirrels
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Forest ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Adaptation - Biology - Juvenile films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)