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Read All About the Avenue of the Baobabs Alongside the Go Jetters

Join the Go Jetters on a magical sunset-to-night adventure to the Avenue of the Baobabs. In this fun story, you'll:

  • Read out loud, changing the pictures for words.
  • Learn about this fascinating location within Madagascar.
  • Discover funky facts about these amazing "upside-down" trees.
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The Go Jetters Learn About Upside-Down Trees

In The Go Jetters Learn About Upside-Down Trees, the Go Jetters crew explores the Avenue of the Baobabs in Madagascar. Ubercorn shares funky facts about these trees, including why they are called the "upside-down tree," and why they are important to nocturnal animals. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

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Baobab Trees Bursting Into Bloom

In Baobab Trees: Bursting Into Bloom, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how Madagascar’s strangest tree puts on a spectacular show at night. As its large flowers bloom, mouse lemurs emerge from hibernation. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.

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Planet Earth: Mouse Lemurs in Madagascar

In Mouse Lemurs Are Sneaky Nectar Thieves!, narrator Sir David Attenborough highlights lemurs enjoying a two-course meal in the branches of the baobab tree. First, the lemurs drink nectar meant for pollinating moths; then the lemurs attack the moths! This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.

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The Ultimate Planet Earth Playlist

March 5, 2026, marks the 20th anniversary of premiere of BBC's Planet Earth. The breathtaking and award-winning documentary series, narrated by none other than Sir David Attenborough, highlights the natural wonders of our planet. In honor of this momentous occasion, we've put together some of the most popular clips from this beloved natural history show for students ages 8–14. 

Get up close and personal with hydroplaning dolphins. Witness an iguana hatchling's terrifying race to survive, pursued by racer snakes. Watch the first steps of two polar bear cubs emerging from hibernation. More of the real-life magic of our blue marble awaits in this video playlist, part of our Planet Earth Collection. Grab your Planet Earth Passport and start exploring!