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The age of dinosaurs comes alive, as viewers take a trip back in time. Discover how fossils are formed and come to understand that fossils can give us clues about how dinosaurs lived and died. Divided into segments, this program is designed to reinforce and support a viewer2s comprehension and retention of the topics presented through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams, and colorful, animated graphics and labels.

Why are habitats important? Live-action footage of animals and colorful animation help students discover the answer. This program takes viewers around the world to explore the tundra, desert, grasslands, forests and waterways of the world, and learn about the plants and animals that live there.

Magnets can be found in many objects that we use every day. Not only are they located in man-made objects, but magnetic materials can be found in nature as well. In fact, the mineral, magnetite, was found to have magnetic properties long before humans learned how to make magnets on their own. By viewing the video and discussing the concepts presented, students will enhance their knowledge about magnetism.

This dynamic, high definition, science DVD defines and helps children explore the terms mechanics, Newton's third Law, gravitational force, dynamics, inertia, and mass. Divided into segments, this program is designed to reinforce and support a viewer's comprehension and retention of these terms through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and labels.

Using real-world demonstrations and colorful graphics, this program teaches students the different properties of light, pertinent definitions and how light travels. Students will learn how different mediums can affect light resulting in reflection, refraction and absorption, and they will explore the color spectrum using prisms and paints.

It's one thing to know that a bird is a bird, but it's a whole new level to know that that bird is a parrot and the other is a woodpecker. Being able to tell the difference between animals in the same group will determine how far your child's knowledge has grown. The purpose of this book, then, is to encourage further learning by tickling the curious mind.

Amphibians aren't that bad once you get to know them. They may look eecky and yucky at first but with the right knowledge, comes proper awareness and appreciation. That is why this book has been designed to appeal to young learners in order to introduce the wonder world of amphibians to them. There are pictures to intensify the learning experience, too. Grab a copy now!

The desert is home to amazing animals-from snakes that slither across the sand to camels that carry people and goods over the dunes. Readers learn fun facts about these cool creatures and the biome they call home in this fresh take on a common science curriculum topic. Basic information is paired with a wide variety of enjoyable activities. Word puzzles, matching games, and even a simple quiz are included, along with a helpful answer key that allows...

Learning about animals is a fun way to introduce readers to a variety of important life science concepts. As readers explore fun facts about a variety of creatures in clear main text and fact boxes, they deepen their knowledge of basic biology. This informative learning experience is enhanced through the use of interactive activities, such as mazes and puzzles, and charming illustrations. In addition, an achievable quiz at the end of the reading allows...

Kids often love learning about weather-from the ways rainbows get their pretty colors to the reasons powerful storms such as hurricanes and blizzards happen. This high-interest topic is paired with a wide variety of fun activities in this creative approac