Wasps (Print-Non-Fiction). Sylvia A. Johnson. (Lerner Natural Science Books). Lerner, Minneapolis (GEA), 1984. 48 p. ISBN 0-8225-1460-5 ($20.50 hdc.)

This book tells about the life and special features of the wasp. Covers: homes, habits, reproduction, and nests. Contains much interesting information. Photos are excellent with many detailed close-ups. Text is clearly written. (Grade four may need some help with text.) Won New York Academy of Science Award. Glossary and index included. Metric measures.

Suggested Use:
Grade 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Grade 6 - Plant and Animal Adaptations

Waste (Videotape). (Take a Look Series). TVOntario (MGR), 1986. 9:35 min. Available for duplication, Order No. V03250. Teacher's guide for series available, (BB) Order No. 5987 ($3.30 pbk.)

Jeffrey, a young boy, sees how garbage is part of the life cycle and plants a "reverse garden" to watch how things decay. Emphasizes the value of recycling and tells how to recycle old paper to make new.

Suggested Use:
Grade 2 - Habitats
Grade 3 - Animals, Properties of Matter
Grade 5 - Resources

Waste and Recycling (Print-Non-Fiction). Barbara James. (Conserving Our World Series). Wayland, East Sussex, England (NEL), 1989. 48 p. ISBN 1-85210-697-2 ($22.50 hdc.)

Examines the problems related to waste: domestic waste, industrial waste, agricultural waste, and radioactive waste. Discusses ways to clean up waste and what the individual student can do. Many examples are European and international. Colour photos and illustrations add interest. Suitable for advanced readers. Table of contents, glossary and index included. Metric measures.

Suggested Use:
Grade 5 - Resources
Grade 6 - Energy Uses

Watching Birds (Videotape). Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. (Wonderstruck Presents Series). CBC Enterprises, Toronto (MGR), 1988. Approx. 29 min. Available for duplication, Order No. V02709. Teacher's guide available, (BB) Order No. 5959 ($8.15 pbk.)

In this segment, Bob McDonald looks at some characteristics of kestrel falcons, discusses the adaptations and behaviour of the loons, builds a hummingbird feeder, and describes some anatomical features of hover birds. Guest Bob McKay discusses the hazards birds encounter when flying in the city. A bird sanctuary and a look at talking birds are featured.

Suggested Use:
Grade 3 - Animals
Grade 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Grade 6 - Plant and Animal Adaptations

Watching Foxes (Print-Non-Fiction). Jim Arnosky. Lothrop, Lee and Shepard, New York (MCM), 1985. 24 p. ISBN 0-688-04260-0 ($18.50 hdc.)

The story-like format gives children an overall impression of the everyday life of foxes. Beautifully illustrated; full of activity; very realistic.

Suggested Use:
Kindergarten
Grade 1 - Animals

Water Ecology (Print-Non-Fiction). Jennifer Cochrane. (Project Ecology Series). Wayland, East Sussex, England (NEL), 1987. 47 p. ISBN 0-85078-892-7 ($20.50 hdc.)

An attractive book covering water use and conservation. Has information interspersed with directions for experiments and activities. Covers: the water cycle, life in water, drinking water, sewers, oceans and harnessing water. Good photos and illustrations. Very appropriate for a learning centre. Table of contents, glossary and index included. Metric measures.

Suggested Use:
Grade 5 - Resources; Oceans
Grade 6 - Ecosystems

Water Power (Print-Non-Fiction). Ed Catherall. (Young Scientist Series). Wayland, East Sussex, England (NEL), 1981. 32 p. ISBN 0-85340-870-X ($16.50 hdc.)

Water is the subject of a series of 29 experiments in this book. Covers basic characteristics of water, uses of water, water pressure; water shaping the land in streams, waves and soil erosion; surface tension power, and water and life. Experiments are straightforward and ask students to think and answer questions. Clear colour illustrations. Table of contents included. Metric measures.

Suggested Use:
Grade 4 - Forms of Energy
Grade 5 - Resources

The Water Treatment Engineer (Videotape). (Harriet's Magic Hats III Series). ACCESS Network, Calgary (MGR), 1985. 14:30 min. Available for duplication, Order No. V02569. Teacher's guide for series available, (BB) Order No. 5894 ($4.95 pbk.)

During a visit to Aunt Harriet's friend, the water treatment engineer, Ashley, the young student learns that people need clean water in order to stay healthy. She sees the steps involved in treating water. Upon her return to the attic, Ashley explains to Ralph, the parrot, why conserving water is important.

Suggested Use:
Grade 2 - Air and Water

The Way of the Grizzly (Print-Non-Fiction). Dorothy Hinshaw-Patent. (Clarion Wildlife Books). Clarion Books, New York (ALL), 1987. 65 p. ISBN 0-89919-383-8 ($15.71 hdc.)

Excellent information on grizzlies and other bears. Brings out many aspects of the grizzlies including winter behaviour, family life, how to study grizzlies and grizzlies and people. Includes many black and white photos of these creatures in their natural habitat. Good for special projects. Table of contents and index included. Imperial measures.

Suggested Use:
Grade 5 - Communities and Ecosystems
Grade 6 - Plant and Animal Adaptations

The Way Things Work (Print-Non-Fiction). David Macaulay. Houghton Mifflin, Boston (ALL), 1988. 384 p. ISBN 0-395-42857-2 ($29.96 hdc.)

This book is packed full of illustrations of mechanical and electrical inventions. There are good explanations of the concepts covered. Great for personal interest, and research. Appropriate for advanced grade five and six students. Includes microcomputers, telescopes, robots and much more. Table of contents, glossary and index included. Provides metric and imperial measures.

Suggested Use:
Grade 5 - Machines and Work

Weather (Print-Non-Fiction). Herta S. Breiter. (Read About Series). Raintree Publishers, Milwaukee (NEL), 1988. 46 p. ISBN 0-8172-3265-6 ($16.95 hdc.) ISBN 0-8172-3290-7 ($11.95 pbk.)

Describes the basics of weather: the atmosphere, cloud formation, rain, snow, storms, earth's climatic zones and meteorology. Colour illustrations. Larger print. Simply written text. Metric conversion table, glossary and index included.

Suggested Use:
Grade 2 - Weather
Grade 3 - The Solar System
Grade 4 - Predicting Weather

The Weather (Print-Non-Fiction). Ed Catherall. (Science is Fun Series). Wayland, East Sussex, England (NEL), 1986. 24 p. ISBN 0-85078-860-9 ($12.95 hdc.)

A good book to supplement a unit on weather. Contains many simple activities for students to try. Asks open-ended questions encouraging creative thinking. Some activities include: keeping a weather diary, estimating the wind speed, and making a rain gauge. Illustrations show children of many races. Table of contents, glossary and index included.

Suggested Use:
Grade 2 - Weather

Weather (Print-Non-Fiction). Hess-Inglin Translation Services. (Science and its Secrets Series) Raintree Publishers, Milwaukee (NEL), 1988. 64 p. ISBN 0-81723-079-3 ($19.50 hdc.) ISBN 0-81723-096-3 ($12.50 pbk.)

Examines various factors which influence weather patterns around the world. Explores cloud formations, trade winds, climates, the water cycle, weather forecasting and numerous other related topics. Answers such interesting questions as, "How much does a cloud weigh?" Includes a table of contents, glossary and index. Metric and imperial measures.

Suggested Use:
Grade 4 - Predicting Weather
Grade 6 - Earth's Climate

Weather (Print-Non-Fiction). Rena K. Kirkpatrick. (Look At Science Series). Raintree Children's Books Milwaukee (NEL), 1985. 32 p. ISBN 0-8172-2360-6 ($15.50 hdc.) ISBN 0-8172-2385-1 ($11.95 pbk.)

A simple introduction to facts about the weather. Suggests a few activities and asks good questions. A worthwhile addition to an elementary school library collection. Poses interesting questions such as: What is the wind like?, What are clouds like?, Why is weather important to farmers? Index has pictures.

Suggested Use:
Grade 2 - Weather
Grade 4 - Predicting Weather

Weather and Climate (Print-Non-Fiction). John Mason. (Our World Series). Wayland, East Sussex, England (NEL), 1988. 48 p. ISBN 1-85210-473-2 ($21.95 hdc.)

Familiarizes the student with different weather occurrences in a clear and well illustrated manner. Good quality photos. Covers: the atmosphere, wind patterns, water cycle, clouds, hurricanes, rainbows, weather forecasting, the earth's changing climate (natural and changes caused by humans). Includes table of contents, glossary and index. Metric measures.

Suggested Use:
Grade 6 - Earth's Climate

Weather Around the World (Videotape). (Look Up Series). TVOntario (MGR), 1989. 14:25 min. Available for duplication, Order No. V03463

This look at climate leads to an examination of the characteristics of the tropical, temperate and polar zones as well as the relationship between climate and seasons. Related activities include locating the different climate zones on a globe, testing for acid rain, and conducting an experiment on turbulence.

Suggested Use:
Grade 4 - Predicting Weather
Grade 6 - Earth's Climate

The Weather Forecaster (Videotape). (Harriet's Magic Hats III Series). ACCESS Network, Calgary (MGR), 1985. 14:30 min. Available for duplication, Order No. V02571. Teacher's guide for series available, (BB) Order No. 5894 ($4.95 pbk.)

Ashley, the student, visits Steve, the weather forecaster, and discovers that forecasters predict the weather using information about such conditions as wind direction, cloud cover, and temperature.

Suggested Use:
Kindergarten
Grade 2 - Weather

Weather Watch (Print-Non-Fiction). Valerie Wyatt. Kids Can Press Ltd., Toronto (HMF), 1990. 95 p. ISBN 0-921103-63-8 ($7.96 pbk.)

Explains what causes weather and its many changes. Includes a short section on forecasting weather. Filled with interesting facts and fun activities. Contains accurate information. Provides excellent black and white illustrations, maps and charts. Table of contents and index included. Metric measures.

Suggested Use:
Grade 2 - Weather
Grade 4 - Predicting Weather

Weather Watch (Videotape). (Look Up Series). TVOntario (MGR), 1989. 14:25 min. Available for duplication, Order No. V03464

Part of a series featuring a robot character and an animated character called Imagination. Informs us about the tools that meteorologists use to measure the weather including the thermometer, the barometer, the wind vane, computers and satellites. Encourages students to observe changes in weather, measure precipitation, chart daily temperatures, construct a barometer and make a tornado in a jar.

Suggested Use:
Grade 4 - Predicting Weather
Grade 6 - Earth's Climate

A Well in the Desert (Print-Fiction). Hugh Lewin and Lisa Kopper. (Second Chance Series). Hamish Hamilton, London, England (PBC), 1989. 26 p. ISBN 0-241-12213-9 ($13.56 hdc.)

It hasn't rained for a long time in a village in Senegal. The river has dried up. In spite of the disbelief of an important elder, the villagers dig a well and find water to nurture their vegetables. Memorable water colour illustrations. Larger print. Simple text. Thought provoking.

Suggested Use:
Kindergarten
Grade 1 - Earth
Grade 2 - Air and Water

Well, Well, Well with Slim Goodbody Series (Videotape). Please refer to the titles: Food Power; Go, Grow, Glow; Safety Counts, Senses, and Sharing Your World.

Whales (Print-Non-Fiction). Seymour Simon. (Seymour Simon Series) Thomas Crowell, New York (HCP), 1989. 38 p. ISBN 0-690-04758-4 ($19.89 hdc.)

Beautiful blue underwater photos of whales make this book very appealing. Print is a good size; text clear; very readable. Discusses physical structure, breathing, care of young, characteristics of different whales, humans' effects on whales and whales as endangered species. Photos would be enjoyed by primary grades.

Suggested Use:
Grade 3 - Animals
Grade 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Grade 5 - Oceans

What Air Can Do (Print Non-Fiction Kit). (Wonders of Learning Kits). National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C. (NGS), 1983. 12 min. Includes 30 booklets, 1 read-along audiocassette, activity sheets and teacher's guide. Order No. 04826 ($42.00 kit)

Explains that air is all around and is a force, moving, pushing things, taking up space. Stresses that air is essential to all living things.

Suggested Use:
Kindergarten
Grade 1 - Earth
Grade 2 - Air and Water

What Are the Different Shapes on the Earth? (Videotape). (Science Essentials Series). Encyclopaedia Britannica (MGR), 1989. 8:55 min. Available for duplication, Order No. V03423

This video describes mountains, plains and plateaus as the chief landforms of the earth, defining them and explaining their causes. Suggests that students build a model of a mountain from clay and draw a topographic map of their mountain. Interesting photography.

Suggested Use:
Grade 6 - Earthquakes and Volcanoes

What Can I Hear? (Print-Non-Fiction). Christine Butterworth. (Giraffe Books). Hodder and Stoughton, London, England (GNP), 1988. 25 p. ISBN 0-340-42415-X ($7.96 hdc.)

This story of a girl having a birthday party introduces the topic of sound and hearing. Shows how the ear works. Covers harmful noise level, doctor examining ears, sign language, lip reading and sense of balance. Some terms used are British. Uses the term "deaf" instead of "hearing impaired". Lots of useful information, large print, pleasant colour illustrations. Glossary included.

Suggested Use:
Kindergarten
Grade 1 - Senses

What Can I See? (Print-Non-Fiction). Christine Butterworth. (Giraffe Books). Hodder and Stoughton, London, England (GNP), 1988. 25 p. ISBN 0-340-42416-8 ($7.96 hdc.)

Gives useful information about the care of our eyes and poses thought provoking questions. Pleasant colour illustrations show children getting their eyes tested, and buying glasses. Includes a picture of man with a seeing-eye dog. Some terms used are British. Uses the term "blind" instead of "visually impaired". Glossary included.

Suggested Use:
Kindergarten
Grade 1 - Senses

What Can I Taste? (Print-Non-Fiction). Christine Butterworth. (Giraffe Books). Hodder and Stoughton, London, England (GNP), 1988. 25 p. ISBN 0-340-42417-6 ($7.96 hdc.)

A boy and his father take their dog for a walk and experience the pleasant and unpleasant smells of the city. Talks about the smells and tastes of food, saliva, sneezing, having a cold. Very informative. Large print, attractive colour illustrations. Uses some British terminology. Glossary included.

Suggested Use:
Kindergarten
Grade 1 - Senses

What Can I Touch? (Print-Non-Fiction). Christine Butterworth. (Giraffe Books). Hodder and Stoughton, London, England (GNP), 1988. 25 p. ISBN 0-340-42418-4 ($7.96 hdc.)

The sense of touch is introduced by the story of a girl shopping for sweaters of various materials. Explains how nerves work. Mentions grazing knees, cuddling, burning your hand, playing in sand and water, goose bumps, perspiration, and tickling. Pleasing colour illustrations; large print. Uses some British terminology. Glossary included.

Suggested Use:
Kindergarten
Grade 1 - Senses

What Happens First? (Print-Non-Fiction). Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens. (Science Around Me Series: Level 1B-Time). Gage, Toronto (GAG), 1990. See ordering information below:

ISBN 0-7715-3070-6 ($29.95 set)
ISBN 0-7715-3071-4 (21.95 display/activity)
ISBN 0-7715-3072-2 ( 2.35 student booklet)
ISBN 0-7715-3073-0 (17.00 teacher's resource book)

Set includes teacher's display/activity book with 23 pages plus six activity pages, and 6 student booklets with 23 pages. Teacher's resource book for Level 1B must be purchased separately. The concept of sequence of events is introduced in this booklet through the story of a woman changing a tire. Students are asked to identify which things they do that have to be done in a particular order, or which can be done in any order. The need for order in an automobile assembly plant in Nova Scotia is shown. Large print, simple text, good photos.

Suggested Use:
Grade 1 - Motion

What Is a Plant? / Many, Many Plants (Filmstrip Kit). Kathryn Graham. (Series 1200-Primary). Robert Mansour Ltd., Scarborough, Ontario (ETH), 1988. Includes 2 filmstrips, two 9 min. audiocassettes, 2 concept sheets, script and activity cards, Order No. 1210/1211 ($99.50 kit)

What is a Plant? includes attractive filmstrips. Vocabulary is clear and simple. Activity cards are useful, especially for a learning centre. Concepts taught include: plants are living things which grow and change; they grow from seeds, bulbs or runners and have roots, stems and leaves; they live in many different places; there are many different kinds of plants; and plants are different from animals. Many, Many Plants introduces the variety in plants. It informs viewers that plants grow in many shapes, sizes, and colours, and they grow in many locations and habitats.

Suggested Use:
Grade 1 - Plants
Grade 2 - Plant Growth
Grade 3 - Plant Structures and Adaptations

What Is a Seed? (Print-Non-Fiction Kit). (Wonders of Learning Kits). National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C. (NGS),1983. Order No. 04818 ($42.00 kit)

Kit contains 30 booklets, one 12 min. read-along audiocassette, activity sheets and teacher's guide. A guide to different kinds of seeds, how they develop into plants, and ways seeds travel.

Suggested Use:
Kindergarten
Grade 1 - Plants
Grade 2 - Plant Growth

What Is Life? (Videotape). (Scientific Eye Series II). Yorkshire Television Enterprises/Marlin Motion Pictures (MGR), 1987. 20 min. Available for duplication, Order No. V02737

How can we tell if something is alive? If you were on a space mission, what signs of life would you look for? What is Life? takes a look at living things, exploring what beings under water, on the earth and in the air have in common. It provides a list of characteristics all living things share, while showing us our world from the perspective of a visiting alien.

Suggested Use:
Grade 6 - Exploring Space; Plant and Animal Adaptations

What Makes Day and Night? (Print-Non-Fiction). Franklyn M. Branley. (A Let's Read and Find Out Science Book). Thomas Y. Crowell, New York (HCP), 1986. 31 p. ISBN 0-690-04524-7 ($17.89 hdc.) ISBN 0-064-45050-3 ($5.95 pbk.)

Clearly explains what causes day and night on Earth. Includes simple colourful illustrations. Read aloud for grade one. Children enjoy this book. Imperial measures.

Suggested Use:
Grade 1 - The Sky
Grade 3 - The Solar System

What Makes It Look Closer? (Print-Non-Fiction). Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens. (Science Around Me Series: Level 3 B-Space). Gage, Toronto (GAG), 1990. See ordering information below:

ISBN 0-7715-3090-9 ($29.95 set)
ISBN 0-7715-3091-9 ($21.95 display/activity)
ISBN 0-7715-3092-7 ($ 2.35 student's booklet)
ISBN 0-7715-3105-2 ($17.00 teacher's resource book)

Set includes teacher's display/activity book with 23 pages plus six activity pages, and six 23 page student booklets. Teacher's resource book for Level 1B must be purchased separately. Introduces light and lenses, using glasses, binoculars and lenses as examples. Shows people in Manitoba birdwatching, making lenses and telescopes. Appropriate pictures and illustrations, large print, simple text.

Suggested Use:
Grade 1 - Senses

What Makes the Colours? (Print-Non-Fiction). Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens. (Science Around Me Series: Level-1B Energy). Gage, Toronto (GAG), 1990. See ordering information below:

ISBN 0-7715-3064-1 ($29.95 set)
ISBN 0-7715-3065-X ($21.95 teacher's display/activity book)
ISBN 0-7715-3066-8 ($ 2.35 student's booklet)
ISBN 0-7715-3073-0 ($17.00 teacher's resource book)

Set includes teacher's display/activity book with 23 pages and six activity pages, six student booklets with 23 pages. Teacher's resource book for Level 1B must be ordered separately. Introduces concepts of light and colour. Uses examples of television and paint. Shows differences between mixing light and paint. Shows a Northwest Territories television station. Appropriate pictures, large print, simple text. Useful with art classes.

Suggested Use:
Grade 1 - Senses

What on Earth (Videotape). (Dragons, Wagons and Wax Series: Earth Module). Children's Television International (MGR), 1977. 14 min. Available for duplication, Order No. V00253. Teacher's guide for series (Part II) available, (BB) Order No. 5898 ($2.35 pbk.)

Through the story of The Terrible Troll and the Materials of the Earth, the program introduces the concept that the materials of the Earth are solids, liquids or gases. An older series, but concepts are still relevant.

Suggested Use:
Grade 3 - Properties of Matter

What We Can Do for Our Environment: Hundreds of Things to Do Now (Print-Non-Fiction). Atlantic Region Communications Directorate of Environment Canada (ECAR), 1990. 49 p. ISBN 0-662-17535-2 (Free)

A booklet full of many specific suggestions that any individual could use to help preserve and protect our Earth. Lists easy, everyday environment-saving actions which people could do at home, while shopping, in and around a vehicle, at work, in the outdoors, while on vacation and at school. Provides a table of contents, a regional contact list and an index. Printed on paper containing recycled fibres.

Suggested Use:
Grade 2 - Air and Water
Grade 5 - Resources; Communities and Ecosystems
Grade 6 - Ecosystems

What Will Happen If...Young Children and the Scientific Method (Print-Non-Fiction). Barbara Sprung, et al. Educational Equity Concepts, New York (MON), 1985. 128 p. ISBN 0-931-62902-0 ($19.95 pbk.)

A well-organized child centered approach. Designed to ensure that all children, regardless of gender, culture or disability, develop essential math and science skills. All activities have been tested. Introduction covers equity issues in early childhood education and using scientific method with young children. Activities include water and sand, exploring momentum, properties of liquids, technology (machines and me). Provides chapter on educational resources. Highly recommended. Table of contents included.

Suggested Use: Teacher's resource for:
Kindergarten
Grade 1 - Classifying Matter
Grade 2 - Air and Water
Grade 3 - Properties of Matter; Simple Machines
Special Education

What's Going on Around Here? (Videotape). (Dragons, Wagons and Wax Series: Ecosystems). Children's Television International (MGR), 1977. 15 min. Available for duplication, Order No. V00256. Teacher's guide for series (Part II) available, (BB) Order No. 5898 ($2.35 pbk.)

Illustrates the concept that the differences in various plant and animal communities are determined by their particular environments. An older series, but concepts still relevant.

Suggested Use:
Grade 2 - Habitats
Grade 3 - Plant Structures and Adaptations

Wheels (Print-Non-Fiction). Keith Pigdon and Marilyn Woolley. The Macmillan Co. of Australia, South Melbourne (GMC), 1988. 8 p. ISBN 0-333-50177-2 ($13.95 pbk.)

The large format (26 X 44 cm.) and colourful illustrations make this book quite appealing. In short, simple sentences it informs us that wheels can be used to drive things, measure things, cut things and move things. On the last page, a picture of a spinning wheel appears along with the question, "What can you do with this wheel?"

Suggested Use:
Kindergarten
Grade 1 - Motion

Wheels at Work - Building and Experimenting With Models and Machines (Print-Non-Fiction). Bernie Zubrowski. (A Boston Children's Museum Activity Book). William Morrow, New York (MCM), 1986. 112 p. ISBN 0-688-06349-7 ($9.95 pbk.)

Presents instructions for using readily available materials for making models of six simple machines: pulley, windlass, gear, water wheel, windmill, paddle wheel. Also discusses using models in science. Provides good experiments, and easily understood diagrams. Grade three may find the reading level difficult. Table of contents included. Imperial measures.

Suggested Use:
Grade 3 - Simple Machines
Grade 5 - Machines and Work

When Will They Come and Go? (Print-Non-Fiction). Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens. (Science Around Me Series: Level 3B-Time). Gage, Toronto (GAG), 1990. See ordering information below:

ISBN 0-7715-3102-8 ($29.95 set)
ISBN 0-7715-3103-6 ($21.95 teacher'`s display/activity book)
ISBN 0-7715-3104-4 ($2.35 student's booklet)
ISBN 0-7715-3105-2 ($17.00 teacher's resource book)

Set includes teacher's display/activity book with 23 pages and six activity pages, and six student booklets with 23 pages. Teacher's resource book for Level 3B must be ordered separately. The concept of timing of events is introduced. Children see the difference between things that can be done between certain hours, such as going swimming, and things that have to be done at certain times, such as going to a movie. Train schedules are shown and Saskatchewan train controllers are featured. Provides large print, appropriate illustrations and photos, and simple text.

Suggested Use:
Grade 1 - The Sky
Grade 3 - The Solar System

Where Animals Live Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title The World of Deer.

Where Are We Going in Space? (Print-Non-Fiction). David J. Darling. (Discovering Our Universe Series). Dillon Press, Minneapolis (NEL), 1984. 64 p. ISBN 0-87518-265-8 ($16.95 hdc.)

A fascinating account of space exploration. The author describes artificial satellites, and the history of space exploration. Some material about recent space flights is a bit out of date, but the rest still applies. Table of contents, glossary and index included. Provides metric and imperial measures.

Suggested Use:
Grade 3 - The Solar System
Grade 6 - Exploring Space

Where Did They Go? (Print-Non-Fiction). Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens. (Science Around Me Series: Level 3B-Life). Gage, Toronto (GAG), 1990. See ordering information below:

ISBN 0-7715-3093-5 ($29.95 set)
ISBN 0-7715-3094-3 ($21.95 teacher's display/activity book)
ISBN 0-7715-3095-1 ($2.35 student's booklet)
ISBN 0-7715-3105-2 ($17.00 teacher's resource book)

Set includes one teacher's display/activity book with 23 pages plus six activity pages, and six student booklets with 23 pages. Teacher's resource book for Level 3B must be ordered separately..

The concepts of population, habitat and environment are introduced. Modern day examples are shown. Dinosaurs are discussed. Photos of Alberta dinosaur fossils are used in discussing dinosaurs and why their environment changed so much that they became extinct. Provides large print and simple text. Illustrations are very nice.

Suggested Use:
Grade 2 - Habitats; Dinosaurs
Grade 3 - Animals

Where Did You Get Your Mocassins? (Print-Fiction). Bernelda Wheeler. Pemmican Publications, Winnipeg (PEM), 1986. 26 p. ISBN 0-919143-15-6 ($5.75 pbk.)

A story about Jody who brings a pair of moccasins to school and explains how his kookum (grandmother) made them. He explains where the leather came from and how it is made. Once the beadwork is noticed Jody has a surprise explanation for it. Accompanied by warm black and white illustrations.

Suggested Use:
Grade 1 - Animals
Grade 3 - Animals

Where Does It Come From? (Print-Non-Fiction). Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens. (Science Around Me Series: Level-1B). Gage, Toronto (GAG), 1990. See ordering information below:

ISBN 0-7715-3061-7 ($29.95 set)
ISBN 0-7715-3062-5 ($21.95 teacher's display/activity book)
ISBN 0-7715-3063-3 ($2.35 student's booklet)
ISBN 0-7715-3073-0 ($17.00 teacher's resource book)

Set includes teacher's display/activity book with 23 pages plus six activity pages, and six student booklets with 23 pages. Teacher's resource book for Level 1B must be ordered separately. A Prince Edward Island dairy farm is the source of dairy products. Introduces the ideas that plants get energy from the sun, cows convert grass to milk, and people get energy from milk. Appropriate photos and diagrams. Large print. Simple text. Very appropriate for agriculture and food production studies.

Suggested Use:
Grade 1 - Animals, Plants
Grade 2 - Foods

Where Is It? (Print-Non-Fiction). Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens. (Science Around Me Series: Level 1B-Space) Gage, Toronto (GAG), 1990. See ordering information below:

ISBN 0-7715-3058-7 ($29.95 set)
ISBN 0-7715-3059-5 ($21.95 teacher's display/activity book)
ISBN 0-7715-3060-9 ($2.35 student's booklet)
ISBN 0-7715-3073-0 ($17.00 teacher's resource book)

Set includes teacher's display/activity book with 23 pages plus six activity pages, and six student booklets with 23 pages. Teacher's resource book for Level 1B must be purchased separately. The concept of location and relative position are introduced using the example of an Ontario warehouse that uses robots, and children in a store following a map to find something. Large clear print, simple text, and interesting photos. Relevant to food production studies, computer and technological literacy.

Suggested Use:
Grade 1 - Classifying Matter

Which Way Is North? (Print-Non-Fiction). Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens. (Science Around Me Series: Level 3B-Energy). Gage, Toronto (GAG), 1990. See ordering information below:

ISBN 0-7715-3096-X ($29.95 set)
ISBN 0-7715-3097-8 ($21.95 teacher's display/activity book)
ISBN 0-7715-3098-6 ($2.35 student's booklet)
ISBN 0-7715-3105-2 ($17.00 teacher's resource book)

Set includes teacher's display/activity book with 23 pages plus six activity pages, and six student booklets with 23 pages each. Teacher's resource book for Level 3B must be ordered separately.

Compasses and navigation are used to introduce the concepts of magnetism, direction and the Earth's magnetic field. Shows woman in Quebec making airplane compasses. Simple text, large print, and clear illustrations.

Suggested Use:
Grade 2 - Magnets

Who Am I? (Software). (Junior Science Series). (128 K Apple II Family). Focus Media, (EBP), 1986. See ordering information below:

Each title includes 1 disk, 1 back-up disk, student workbook and teacher's lesson planner.

Titles are:
1. Animals of the Past ($63.00 set)
2. Birds, Trees and Flowers ($63.00 set)
3. Mammals, Reptiles and Insects ($63.00 set)
4. Ocean Life ($63.00 set)
5. Plants and Animals of the Desert ($63.00 set)
Entire Series ($275.00 series)

The computer pretends to be an animal or plant. Students gather clues, then guess what the organism is. Can be edited. Teaches children to identify living things using classification. Screens are clear and easy to understand, and exercises are good.

Suggested Use:
Grade 3 - Animals; Plant Structures and Adaptations
Grade 4 - Plant Diversity, Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Grade 5 - Plant Structure and Function; Oceans
Grade 6 - Plant and Animal Adaptations

Who Lives Here? - Wild Places / Who Lives Here? - City and Farm (Filmstrip Kit). Kathryn Graham. (Series 1200-Primary). Robert Mansour Ltd., Scarborough, Ontario (ETH), 1988. Includes 2 filmstrips, 2 audiocassettes, 2 concept sheets, script and activity cards. Order No. 1232/1233 ($99.50 kit.)

This kit will help students appreciate the variety of plants and animals that can be found in the wild, in the city and on the farm. It discusses why certain plants and animals live where they do and how they adapt to their particular habitats.

Suggested Use:
Grade 2 - Habitats

Who Says You Can't Teach Science: Grades K-6 (Print-Non-Fiction). Alan Ticotsky. (A Good Year Book). Scott, Foresman Co., Glenview, Illinois (GAG), 1985. 68 p. ISBN 0-673-18107-3 ($15.00 pbk.)

Features 118 quick and easy experiments using readily available inexpensive materials. Categories include air, water, dirt and rocks, earth in space, using the sun's energy, motion, sound, light and colour, simple machines, magnetism and electricity, plants, animals, and the human body. Designed for teachers, parents, and camp counsellors. Includes table of contents. Metric measures.

Suggested Use:
Kindergarten to Grade 6 - Teacher's resource for several units

The Whole Cosmos Catalog of Science Activities (Print-Non-Fiction). Joe Abruscato and Jack Hassard. (A Good Year Book). Scott Foresman & Co., Glenview, Illinois (GAG), 1977. 134 p. ISBN 0-673-16459-4 ($23.15 pbk.)

A large book which contains a collection of creative arts activities, science ideas, science bibliographies, puzzles and other activities. Black and white illustrations. Useful for resource centre, teacher use or advanced students. Covers many aspects of science curriculum: life, earth, physical, aerospace science, and life beyond science (imagination and the future). Features contributions by woman scientists and scientists of many races. Table of contents, bibliography and index included. Metric measures.

Suggested Use:
Grades 3 to Grade 6 - Teacher's resource for several units

Who's Hiding Here? (Print-Non-Fiction). Yoshi. Picture Book Studio, Natick, Mass. (VAN), 1987. 32 p. ISBN 0-88708-041-3 ($19.50 hdc.)

A delightful illustration of animals and camouflage. Bright watercolour illustrations show animals in their habitats. Cut-outs reveal which animals were camouflaged on previous pages.

Suggested Use:
Kindergarten
Grade 1 - Animals
Grade 2 - Habitats

Why Does It Break? (Print-Non-Fiction). Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens. (Science Around Me Series: Level 2B-Matter). Gage, Toronto (GAG), 1990. See ordering information below:

ISBN 0-7715-3083-8 ($29.95 set)
ISBN 0-7715-3084-6 ($21.95 teacher's display/activity book)
ISBN 0-7715-3085-4 ($2.35 student's booklet)
ISBN 0-7715-3089-7 ($17.00 teacher's resource book)

Set includes teacher's display/activity book with 23 pages plus six activity pages, and six student booklets with 23 pages. Teacher's resource book for Level 2B must be ordered separately. The concepts of tensile and compressive strength are introduced. Examples show children putting blocks on paper. Asks what makes things strong. Asks why Alberta hockey team's sticks are so strong, even though they are thin. A good way to introduce a complex topic. Large print. Very simple text. Interesting photos.

Suggested Use:
Grade 1 - Classifying Matter
Grade 3 - Properties of Matter

Why Does It Float? (Print-Non-Fiction). Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens. (Science Around Me Series: Level 1B-Matter). Gage, Toronto (GAG), 1990. See ordering information below:

ISBN 0-7715-3067-6 ($29.95 set)
ISBN 0-7715-3068-4 ($21.95 teacher's display/activity book)
ISBN 0-7715-3069-2 ($2.35 student's booklet)
ISBN 0-7715-3073-0 ($17.00 teacher's resource book)

Set includes teacher's display/activity book with 23 pages plus six activity pages, and six student booklets with 23 pages. Teacher's resource book for Level 1B must be ordered separately.

Buoyancy and density are the principles taught in this book. Children find that some boats sink and some float. Gravity pulls everything down, but water can push up. Changing the shape of something can help it float. Shows building an ice-breaker in B.C. Large print, simple text, appropriate photos and illustrations.

Suggested Use:
Kindergarten
Grade 1 - Motion; Classifying Matter
Grade 2 - Air and Water

Why Does It Rain? (Print-Non-Fiction Kit). (Wonders of Learning Kits). National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C. (NGS), 1983. Order No. 04822 ($42.00 kit) See contents below:

Kit includes 30 student booklets, one 12 minute read-along cassette, activity sheets and a teacher's guide.

Reveals where rain comes from, where it goes, and its importance to all living things. Provides an elementary explanation of precipitation.

Suggested Use:
Kindergarten
Grade 2 - Weather; Air and Water

Why the Possum's Tail Is Bare: And Other North American Aboriginal Nature Tales (Print-Fiction). James E. Connolly. Stemmer House, Owings Mills, Maryland (VAN), 1985. 64 p. ISBN 0-88045-069-X ($18.95 hdc.)

Includes tales of animals from nations such as Iroquois, Ojibwa, Micmac, Cree, Blackfoot and Dakota. Fine black and white illustrations. Uses a few inappropriate terms. Stories are nicely written.

Suggested Use:
Grade 5 - Communities and Ecosystems
Grade 6 - Ecosystems