FEATURES & DETAILS:
- Copyright: 2000
- Language: English, Spanish
- Color
- MARC records, Catalog Card Kit and Single Main Entry Cards are available
- Features: Chapter Select, Discussion Questions & Activities,
- Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen
- DVD Region: ALL
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
Soil is the loose top layer of the Earth's surface, but what is it made of? How does it form? And why is it so important? In All About Soil, children will learn what components are needed to make the best soils for growing plants while discovering the important role that the forces of erosion play in the creation of this valuable resource. A visit to a grade school showcases a unique program that uses lunch leftovers and hungry earthworms to improve the soil in the school's garden, while an informative demonstration illustrates how sand is created from the continual erosion of rocks. Part of the Earth Science for Children DVD Series. A teacher's guide is 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.