FEATURES & DETAILS:
- Copyright: 2000
- Color
- MARC records, Catalog Card Kit and Single Main Entry Cards are available
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
Over the course of its 4.5 billion-year history, the Earth has undergone a great number of changes -- from a red-hot ball of molten lava to a planet with an environment capable of sustaining life. In All About Earth's History, children will trace the evolution of the Earth and the organisms that populate it. Young viewers will take a peek deep inside the Earth, examining its varied layers while discussing how scientists use fossils to help map out the complex time line of events that has changed the Earth over millions of years. A visit to the Grand Canyon examines the rock layers of this famous land formation -- revealing how the climate of the region has changed over time. A lively, hands-on activity demonstrates how scientists use core samples to study the Earth. Part of the Earth Science for Children Video Series. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"This exceptional series deserves a place in every library serving children." - School Library Journal (Jan 02)
"...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.