This program explores the great diversity of the plant world and answers the question "What makes a plant a plant?" through beautiful imagery and easy-to-understand animations. The video describes the early history and origins of plants and defines the characteristics of non-vascular and vascular plants. Bryophytes, gymnosperms, and angiosperms are illustrated and explained using vivid imagery and colorful animation. The terminology and concepts discussed include algae, angiosperms, gymnosperms, bryophytes, cell wall, chlorophyll, photosynthesis, vascular, and non-vascular. Includes a 20-minute video with 15-question video review, 30-page Teacher’s Guide with 10 student masters. Grades 5-9.