This program explores the fascinating process of taxonomy, explaining why the process of classification is so important. Some of the criteria taxonomists use in classifying living things are highlighted. Colorful video footage of a wide array of organisms illustrates the major kingdoms. Other terminology includes: taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, scientific name, Carolus Linnaeus, taxa, evolution, biochemical, embryology, behavior, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species.

Originally released by Visual Learning, 2006. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 18, 2015. Teacher's guide available under Additional info tag. Also available as DVD (DVD688).

Why Classify Living Things? (2:47); --History of Classification (2:24); -- Classification System (1:20); -- Binomial Nomenclature (2:13); -- Classifying Organisms (2:07); -- Classification Categories (1:07); -- Kingdoms (3:28); -- Classifying Life: Summing Up (1:32); -- Classifying Life: Video Quiz (3:23); -- Credits: Classifying Life (0:38); .