FEATURES & DETAILS:
- Copyright: 2000
- Color
- MARC records, Catalog Card Kit and Single Main Entry Cards are available
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
We know that boiling water is hot, but did you know that an ice cube also contains heat? In All About Heat, kids will learn that all objects have heat energy, it's just that some have more than others. Kids will discover what heat energy is and how we use it, while the host's humorous antics help kids understand how heat moves through conduction, convection and radiation. Melting point and boiling point are explained with colorful footage and dynamic graphics, while memorable examples teach kids how adding heat causes most objects to expand, while removing heat makes most objects contract. An engaging demonstration helps children see convection in action. Young viewers will also learn how a thermometer works by constructing their own simple instrument. Part of the Energy for Children Video Series. Includes a Teacher's Guide.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"This series clearly explains basic facts about energy and would be a valuable addition to science collections."- School Library Journal
FULL REVIEWS
School Library Journal (April 2001)
K-Gr 4-Part of the Schlessinger Science Library, this live-action series focuses on energy. The female narrator guides viewers as a "silent film" actor, cartoon character, and multiethnic cast of children illustrate the points being taught. Transfer of Energy discusses potential and kinetic energy and energy transfer between them. Conservation of Energy focuses on saving energy and includes information on recycling and composting. Uses of Energy asks where energy comes from and how it is used, including future possibilities. What Is Energy defines energy as the ability to do work and concentrates on heat, chemical, mechanical and electromagnetic energy. All About Heat talks about aspects of heat and cold including ways we measure heat (Fahrenheit and Celsius), convection, radiation, conduction, expansion, contraction and states of matter. Each video includes reviews of what has been learned as well as several simple scientific experiments. New terms are defined in context. A wide range of energy sources is explored, while it is clearly stated that the sun is the ultimate source of most of our energy. There is some overlap between videos, which helps to reinforce key concepts. This series clearly explains basic facts about energy and would be a valuable addition to science collections.
Copyright 2001 School Library Journal. Used with permission.