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PRODUCT SUMMARY
From rocks and minerals to earthquakes and volcanoes, children will be fascinated by this hands-on approach to learning about the Earth. Earth Science for Children takes young viewers on an introductory tour of the third planet from the sun, exploring its many formations and processes, such as the water cycle and the creation of natural resources. Video field trips to geologic locations help students gain additional insight, while a hands-on experiment or demonstration further illustrates key concepts. This series correlates to the National Science Education Standards for Grades K-4 for Earth & Space Science -- properties of Earth materials, objects in the sky and changes in Earth & sky. Part of the Schlessinger Science Library for Children Collection. Teacher's Guides are included and available online.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"This exceptional series deserves a place in every library serving children."- School Library Journal (Jan 2002)
"...colorful and engaging...easy-to-understand...well-planned...a solid addition to a classroom or library collection...Recommended."- Library Media Connection (Jan 2005)
FULL REVIEWS
School Library Journal (January 2002)
K-Gr 5-Cartoon robots Iggy and Geo take children on a learning adventure in this live-action series. Each video concentrates on a different aspect of earth science, although some overlap naturally occurs. Viewers learn about the geological history of our planet as well as its layers from core to crust. Plates are discussed, as well as their affects on earthquakes and volcanoes. Different types of earthquakes and volcanoes are defined. Information is provided about rocks, minerals, and fossils and the different ways they are formed and categorized. Types of soil, soil layers, its formation, and its importance are also presented. Land formations are introduced, as well as information on formations found beneath the oceans. Weathering and erosion show how our planet is constantly changing. Viewers also learn about the water cycle, and renewable as well as non-renewable natural resources. Each video contains an experiment that clearly demonstrates the scientific method, is usually easy to duplicate, and includes a list of necessary supplies as well as safety cautions. A field trip to locations such as Pompeii and the Grand Canyon are also featured on each video. The KIDS section (Kids Into Doing Science) offers additional facts. Children from a variety of ethnic backgrounds participate in each video. There are frequent reviews of important concepts. Metric measurements are used. The videos also contain some graphics, with occasional simple animation, that clearly demonstrate key concepts in a kid-friendly way. The pace is brisk, the information is interesting, and the organization is clear. This exceptional series deserves a place in every library serving children.
Copyright 2002 School Library Journal. Used with permission.