| Price: | $12.95 | | | | | Grades: | 4 to 8 | | | | | Runtime: | 35 minutes | | | | | Item #: | K1816 | | | | | Availability: | Usually ships in 2-6 weeks | | | | | Format: | VHS | | | | | Also Available In: | | | | | | Closed-Captioning: | Yes |
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
This program takes a look at both real and imagined monsters to explore what makes these creatures scary. The program also explores gender differences of fears, creatures of land and sea, real vs. perceived threats, serpents of ancient cultures, gargoyles, viruses & bacteria, and the human love & hate relationship with monsters of all types. Footage includes everything from spiders, bats and sharks to vultures, hyenas, lizards and mythological creatures. Based on the popular book series.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"...these excellent videos should find a place in all school and public libraries and will be useful for most grade levels." - School Library JournalFULL REVIEWS
Gr all levels-A visual feast appropriate for children of all ages, these 12 videos new videos in the series mix the usual DK quality with delightful music and little-known facts. They grab viewers from the beginning with slick and appealing introductory graphics and then plunge right into the meat of the subject. The narrator's voice is subtly captivating and never boring. The tendency to explain things from different historical perspectives is very appealing. In
Planets, ancient myths and odd notions complement the more well-known facts. Perfect for rounding out a specific subject study or just for enjoyment, these excellent videos should find a place in all school and public libraries and will be useful for most grade levels.
Copyright 1998 School Library Journal. Used with permission.
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