Animal Life for Children DVD Series

PRODUCT SUMMARY

Animal Life for Children gives students the chance to get up close and personal with a colorful parade of animal species. From bees to bears and salmon to salamanders, young viewers will learn the animal basics: characteristics of different species, animal needs for survival, how animals adapt to their environments, how they communicate and how animal species become endangered. Video field trips to zoos, wildlife refuges and marine centers help students gain insight into the world of scientists who work with animals daily. Each program also includes a hands-on experiment or demonstration with Wally Fingers and his young friends. Part of the Schlessinger Science Library for Children. This series correlates to the National Science Education Standards for Grades K-4 for Life Science -- characteristics of organisms, life cycles of organisms and organisms & environments. Teacher's guides featuring additional information on the topic, vocabulary words, discussion questions, follow-up activities and lists of recommended books and Internet resources are included and available online.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

"…informative, engaging, and interesting...well paced...Recommended. " - Library Media Connection (Nov/Dec 2006)