Science
Science: Grades 1 to 5
Note: The list of resources in this section provides an update to Science: A Bibliography for the Elementary Level (1990).
Amazing Body Science (Print-Non-Fiction). Lowe, Rosalind. (Info Adventure Series). World Book, Inc. (WBIN), 1996. 31 p. ISBN 0-7166-1737-4 ($6.45 pbk.).
Written in newspaper style, this entertaining resource provides a potpourri of information on various topics related to the human body. For example, it explains how the brain and digestive system operate and why we sneeze, cough, hiccup, and yawn. Trivia and attractive colour illustrations are generously interspersed throughout the pages. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Nutrition and Digestion; SCI 4 - Senses; SCI 5 - Human Circulation and Breathing
Other Use: Health Education: Elementary Level
Animal Senses: How Animals See, Hear, Taste, Smell and Feel (Print-Non-Fiction). Hickman, Pamela and Stephens, Pat, illus. Kids Can Press (LRDC), 1998. 40 p. Order no. 9507 ($10.45 hdc.).
(CAN) Through engaging, but simple activities, this intriguing book invites readers to consider the world from the perspective of various animals. For example, they are shown how to test their night sight against a skunk’s, taste the way a butterfly does, and feel for their food as a walrus does. The easily read text and detailed, eye-catching, colour paintings by Canadian illustrator Pat Stephens offer valuable information about animals’ supersenses and how these senses help them survive. This book would nicely complement David Bouchard’s Voices From the Wild (which is also annotated in this document). This refreshing resource includes a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Senses
Other Use: Health Education: Elementary Level; Kindergarten; Science: Elementary Level
Animals in the Fall (Print-Non-Fiction). Saunders-Smith, Gail. (Preparing for Winter Series). Capstone Press, Inc. (LRDC), 1998. 24 p. Order no. 9105 ($13.95 hdc.).
With very simple text and full-page, colour photographs, this little book explains how animals such as beavers, bears, squirrels, and rabbits prepare for the cold winter season. Included are a table of contents, a brief glossary, a short bibliography of print and Internet sites, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 2 - Weather
Other Use: Kindergarten
Apples (Video). DeBeck Educational Video (MGR), 1996. 30 min. Dup. order no. V1. Teacher's Guide and Songsheet - Order no. G1 ($3.00 booklet).
Beginning with the important apple legend, Johnny Appleseed, Apples goes on to explore apples in pioneer times with the story of the McIntosh apple. John McIntosh discovers a seedling near the St. Lawrence River which becomes the tree from which all Mac apples eaten today descend. Along with a tour of the root cellar, John's wife Hannah shows the use of apples in her kitchen, and makes an apple doll.
An orchard is visited over the seasons from winter pruning, spring blossoms with bees and pollination, spring planting, summer budding, summer thinning to fall harvesting. The harvest tour includes the stories behind the Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, and Granny Smith apples.
Viewers see apple cells through an electron microscope, they learn how to grow an apple seed, and are shown how a clone of an apple tree is made. Using apples to make juice, pies, and candied apples rounds out this apple picture which ends with a song, "Come to the Apple Trees."
A teacher's guide is available from Media Group.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Plant Structures and Adaptations; SCI 4 - Plant Diversity; SCI 5 - Plant Structure and Function
Aquariums (Video). (Popular Mechanics for Kids I Series). Fox/Motion Television Distribution (MGR), 1997. 28 min. Dup. order no. V356.
Jay and Elisha learn all about aquatic mammals and fish by visiting public aquariums and interacting with the wildlife.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Assessing Hands-On Science: A Teacher's Guide to Performance Assessment (Print-Non-Fiction). Brown, Janet Harley and Shavelson, Richard J. Corwin Press, Inc. (CWN), 1996. 146 p. ISBN 0-8039-6443-9 ($53.95 U.S. pbk.).
This useful guide to science performance assessment helps teachers to answer the following questions:
The authors give samples of completed score forms to help teachers assess their own classroom findings. They also provide samples of model assessments. Included are a table of contents and a bibliography.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: Science: Middle Level; Science: Secondary Level
Autumn Leaves (Print-Non-Fiction). Saunders-Smith, Gail. (Preparing for Winter Series). Capstone Press, Inc. (LRDC), 1998. 24 p. Order no. 9106 ($13.95 hdc.).
With simple language and full-page, colour photographs, this little book presents some of the different types and colours of leaves that are found in the Northern Hemisphere in autumn. Included are a table of contents, a brief glossary, a short bibliography of print and Internet sites, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Plants; SCI 2 - Plant Growth; SCI 2 - Weather
Other Use: Kindergarten
Beaver the Gardener. 1st Can. ed. (Print-Fiction). Klinting, Lars. Douglas & McIntyre/Groundwood (GDS), 1998. unp. ISBN 0-88899-294-7 ($15.95 hdc.).
(CAN) Beaver learns all the steps involved in planting bean seeds, and in caring for them as they grow in this how-to picture book. Each stage of the development of a bean is described, and the wonderful illustrations add to the appeal of this picture book.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Plants; SCI 2 - Plant Growth; SCI 3 - Plant Structures and Adaptations
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level; Kindergarten
Beavers: Dam Builders (Print-Non-Fiction). Llamas, Andreu, Casadevall, Gabriel and Garousi, Ali, illus. (Secrets of the Animal World Series). Stevens, Gareth, Inc. (SBC), 1996. 32 p. ISBN 0-8368-1584-X ($23.95 pbk.).
This very basic resource describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behaviour, ancestors, and engineering abilities of these fascinating, water-dwelling rodents. Plenty of vibrantly coloured illustrations are scattered throughout the text. Included are a table of contents, a list of beaver secrets, a brief glossary, two related activities, a list of resources, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 – Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Birds That Don't Fly (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie. (Birds Up Close Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 1998. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-750-8 ($18.36 hdc.). ISBN 0-86505-764-8 ($7.16 pbk.).
(CAN) With simple text and attractive colour illustrations, this book describes the physical characteristics and habits of some kinds of flightless birds including ostriches, emus, rheas, cassowaries, kiwis, and penguins. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Blue Genes and Polyester Plants: 365 More Surprising Scientific Facts, Breakthroughs, and Discoveries (Print-Non-Fiction). McGrayne, Sharon Bertsch. John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. (WIL), 1997. 238 p. ISBN 0-471-14575-0 ($20.95 pbk.).
This entertaining book takes readers on a lively tour of the astonishing oddities and extremes of our universe. It answers 365 science-related, trivia questions about everything from megabergs, to the holy herb, to the colours of dinosaurs. Included are a table of contents, an extensive print bibliography, and an index.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: Science: Middle Level; Science 10; Science: Secondary Level
Bruno Springs Up. 1st ed. (Print-Fiction). Daigneault, Sylvie. HarperCollins Pubs., Inc. (HCP), 1997. unp. ISBN 0-00-224411-X ($16.00 hdc.).
In this delightful sequel to Bruno in the Snow, Bruno, the bear, discovers all the wonders of spring. When he wakes up from his winter’s sleep, Bruno is anxious to visit his friends, Leo and Leah. He finds their house boarded up and abandoned, and sets out to find them. He experiences many adventures during his search, but with the help of Joe, the old fox, he is eventually reunited with his friends. The detailed illustrations lend a charming quality to this enchanting story of friendship.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level; Kindergarten
But It's a Dry Cold!: Weathering the Canadian Prairies (Print-Non-Fiction). Wheaton, Elaine. Fifth House Publishers (LRDC), 1998. 185 p. Order no. 9124 ($16.55 pbk.).
(CAN) With a title that reflects a commonly used expression by proud prairie dwellers, But It’s a Dry Cold focusses on basic prairie weather patterns, precautions, and statistics. It highlights stories of phenomenal blizzards and record breakers, and offers weather and climate facts. It provides a glimpse into the career of a climatologist and offers a dismal long-term forecast for the year 2040. The easy-to-read text is interspersed with a few attractive, colour photographs as well as numerous black-and-white photographs, graphs, maps, and charts. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Predicting Weather; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Science: Middle Level; Science 10
Butterflies: Magical Metamorphosis (Print-Non-Fiction). Garcia, Eulalia, Casadevall, Gabriel and Garousi, Ali, illus. (Secrets of the Animal World Series). Stevens, Gareth, Inc. (SBC), 1996. 32 p. ISBN 0-8368-1540-8 ($23.95 hdc.).
This easy-to-read resource describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behaviour, role in pollination, and life cycle of these beautiful insects. Numerous, appealing coloured illustrations accentuate the text. Included are a table of contents, a list of butterfly secrets, a brief glossary, two related activities, a list of resources, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 – Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
The Carrot Highway (Video). McNabb and Connolly (MGR), 1996. 40 min. Dup. order no. V6677.
This program was created by Ron Wyss, father and carrot farmer, who takes children on a whimsical trip around the world to learn more about the carrot. He introduces viewers to scientists who plant, grow, and harvest the carrots, shows the packing houses, and introduces others who work to bring the carrots to the grocery store.
With brilliant animation, delightful music, and a host of fun characters, The Carrot Highway is a little bit of history, a little bit of geography, a little bit of science, and a whole lot of fun!
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Plant Growth; SCI 4 - Plant Diversity; SCI 5 - Plant Structure and Function
Cats (Print-Non-Fiction). Hansen, Ann Larkin. (Popular Pet Care Series). Abdo & Daughters Publishing (LRDC), 1997. 31 p. Order no. 9109 ($19.55 hdc.).
This appealing little book offers suggestions on factors to consider when choosing a cat for a pet. It also provides advice on how to understand, train, feed, and provide tender loving care for these curious creatures. The numerous colour illustrations that enhance the simple text are a visual treat. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals
Chameleons Are Cool (Print-Non-Fiction). Jenkins, Martin and Shields, Sue, illus. Candlewick Press (GDS), 1998. 29 p. ISBN 0-7636-0144-6 ($19.99 hdc.).
Told from the point of view of a young boy who thinks chameleons are cool, this book describes different types of these astonishing reptiles. In an entertaining fashion, it provides information on their physical features, their behaviour, and their ability to change colour. The very simple text springs to life as Sue Shields’ dazzling watercolour close-ups of chameleons give the impression that a colourfully coated lizard could jump from the pages at any moment! Included is an index, but there is no table of contents.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 – Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Kindergarten
Comets and Asteroids. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Davis, Amanda. (Exploring Space Series). Rosen Publishing Group (KRS), 1997. 24 p. ISBN 0-8239-5059-X ($21.75 hdc.).
With simple text and full-page, colour photographs, this book provides an introduction to comets and asteroids. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - The Sky; SCI 3 - The Solar System
Compost!: Growing Gardens From Your Garbage (Print-Non-Fiction). Glaser, Linda and Hariton, Anca, illus. Millbrook Press Inc. (LRDC), 1996. unp. Order no. 9112 ($15.75 pbk.).
Aimed at young children, this book cleverly presents composting as an exciting family activity. In simple language, it describes what composting is, what it does, and how you go about it. The attractively bordered, detailed watercolours by Anca Hariton provide a welcome visual vacation. Also included is a brief question-and-answer section on composting.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Plants; SCI 2 - Plant Growth; SCI 5 - Matter and Its Changes
Other Use: Kindergarten
Crustaceans: Armored Omnivores (Print-Non-Fiction). Llamas, Andreu, Casadevall, Gabriel and Garousi, Ali, illus. (Secrets of the Animal World Series). Stevens, Gareth, Inc. (SBC), 1996. 32 p. ISBN 0-8368-1585-8 ($23.95 hdc.).
This very simple little resource describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behaviour, and different types of these armoured invertebrates. Numerous, appealing coloured illustrations accentuate the text. Included are a table of contents, a list of crustacean secrets, a brief glossary, two related activities, a list of resources, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
The Earth (Print-Non-Fiction). Nicolson, Cynthia Pratt and Slavin, Bill, illus. (Starting With Space Series). Kids Can Press (LRDC), 1996. 40 p. Order no. 9102 ($10.45 hdc.).
This easily read book offers a wealth of valuable information for young students who are studying the earth. It contains fact sections, questions and answers, and activities. Each page is made visually appealing by attractive, colour illustrations. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Earth
Earth Alert (Print-Non-Fiction). Marsh, James. (Info Adventure Series). World Book, Inc. (WBIN), 1996. 31 p. ISBN 0-7166-1739-0 ($6.45 pbk.).
Written in newspaper style, this entertaining resource provides facts about our environment and suggests ways to improve it. For example, it addresses overpopulation, deforestation, the ozone layer, global warming, pollution, animal extinction, and more. Trivia and attractive colour illustrations are generously interspersed throughout the pages. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 5 - Communities and Ecosystems; SCI 6 - Earth's Climate; SCI 6 - Ecosystems
Earth Power (Video). (Popular Mechanics for Kids II Series). Fox/Motion Television Distribution (MGR), 1998. 28 min. Dup. order no. V4913.
In the first scenario, while flying to Hawaii, Elisha meets up with a geophysicist and sets out to conquer the Kilauea volcano. She assists her new scientist friend in collecting lava samples and learns that measuring the change in temperature and composition helps us figure out what is happening underground and come to a better understanding of how volcanoes build and fertilize land.
In the second scenario, Tyler experiences the exciting new twister ride at Universal Studios in Florida. Using the ride, Tyler shows viewers how tornadoes form and what happens during one. Predicting when tornadoes will hit is still a very imprecise science. Not to be outdone, Charlie shows viewers how to make their own hurricane!
In the third scenario, Tyler moves up north to Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler, BC, and joins a team of mountaineers, scientists and, explosive specialists who make a living setting off avalanches! Avalanches kill more people in North America than volcanoes, tornadoes, and earthquakes combined. Fortunately, forecasters can determine the stability of snow layers on the slopes and therefore predict when an avalanche hazard is beginning to build.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Predicting Weather
Other Use: Science: Middle Level
Electricity and Magnetism (CD-ROM). (Interfact Series). World Book, Inc. (LRDC), 1997. Order no. 9118 ($19.40).
The book that works together with the CD-ROM offers detailed facts and historical background about electricity and magnetism. The simple text is enlivened with brightly coloured photographs. Also included are a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and reproducible lab sheets.
The multi-media disc provides numerous activities, puzzles, games, and on-screen experiments presented in seven interactive multimedia features.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Electricity and Magnetism
Fall Harvest (Print-Non-Fiction). Saunders-Smith, Gail. (Preparing for Winter Series). Capstone Press, Inc. (LRDC), 1998. 24 p. Order no. 9107 ($13.95 hdc.).
With very simple text and full-page, colour photographs, this little book explains how crops such as pumpkins, wheat, apples, and corn are harvested. Included are a table of contents, a brief glossary, a short bibliography of print and Internet sites, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Plants; SCI 2 - Plant Growth
Other Use: Kindergarten
Fish (Print-Non-Fiction). Hansen, Ann Larkin. (Popular Pet Care Series). Abdo & Daughters Publishing (LRDC), 1997. 31 p. Order no. 9110 ($19.55 hdc.).
This attractive little book offers suggestions for setting up and maintaining an aquarium and for caring for the fish that will reside there. The numerous colour illustrations that enhance the simple text are exceptional. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals
Fly Traps!: Plants That Bite Back (Print-Non-Fiction). Jenkins, Martin and Parkins, David, illus. Candlewick Press (GDS), 1996. 28 p. ISBN 1-56402-896-8 ($18.99 hdc.).
With charming text by scientist Martin Jenkins, this book conveys the sense of curiosity that drives every true scientist. Written in the first person by a fictitious, eccentric scientist who spends his time watching plants that eat animals, it presents facts about fly traps in the form of hand-lettered notes. The simple text is complemented with sprightly, entertaining, softly coloured illustrations by David Parkins. Included is an index, but there is no table of contents.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Plants; SCI 2 - Plant Growth; SCI 3 - Plant Structures and Adaptations; SCI 4 - Plant Diversity
Gentle Giant Octopus (Print-Non-Fiction). Wallace, Karen and Bostock, Mike, illus. Candlewick Press (GDS), 1998. 29 p. ISBN 0-7636-0318-X ($21.99 hdc.).
In picture-book format, this science book presents information about the giant octopus that lives in the coastal waters of the North Pacific Ocean. Factual information is set in wavy lines, while the story of a mother octopus looking for a safe place to lay her eggs is told in the main text. Beautiful watercolour illustrations add to this fascinating look at these unique creatures of the sea.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level
Giraffes (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie and Nickles, Greg. (Crabapples Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (LRDC/CRA), 1997. 32 p. Order no. 1046 ($21.40 hdc.). (CRA) - ISBN 0-86505-741-9 ($7.16 pbk.).
(CAN) Yet another addition to the well-known Crabapples Series, this book examines the biology, behaviour, and habitats of the giraffe, a long-necked African mammal. Many colour photographs add visual appeal to the simple text. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Gross Out (Video). (Popular Mechanics for Kids II Series). Fox/Motion Television Distribution (MGR), 1998. 28 min. Dup. order no. V4909.
Elisha and Tyler take viewers on an adventure into the realm of waste and filth, where they discover that even the most unattractive or repellent things have a life- and a very useful one too! Tyler visits a very special Hamilton, Ontario recycling plant. He learns how organic waste can be turned from a slimy goo into a healthy second meal for animals. An engineer explains to Tyler the 12 essential steps in the transformation process that ultimately produces small cylindrical food pellets for chickens and pigs.
Then Tyler goes on a fantastic voyage inside our digestive system! Taking a journey inside the human body through the lenses of miniature medical cameras, viewers learn what happens to the food we eat, from assimilation to regurgitation, to rejection.
Suggested Use: SCI 5 - Matter and Its Changes; SCI 6 - Ecosystems
Hamsters and Gerbils (Print-Non-Fiction). Hansen, Ann Larkin. (Popular Pet Care Series). Abdo & Daughters Publishing (LRDC), 1997. 31 p. Order no. 9111 ($19.55 hdc.).
This attractive little book offers suggestions for housing, feeding, and handling hamsters and gerbils. The numerous colour illustrations that enhance the simple text are most appealing. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals
Here Is the Wetland (Print-Non-Fiction). Dunphy, Madeleine and McLoughlin, Wayne, illus. Hyperion Books for Children (LRDC), 1996. unp. Order no. 1053 ($23.25 hdc.).
With rhythmical, patterned language and exquisite, vibrant watercolours, this book uses a cumulative approach to describe the wetland ecology of a freshwater marsh, the most common type of wetland in North America.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats
The Highlights Big Book of Science Secrets: 101 Amazing Experiments. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Boyds Mills Press (CDS), 1997. 144 p. ISBN 1-56397-651-X ($13.99 pbk.).
This American resource offers puzzles, projects, and engaging science experiments related to a broad range of science topics including food, water, senses, and light. Coloured illustrations add appeal to the text. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
House Pets (Print-Non-Fiction). Dudek, Isabella and Kita, Heinrich, illus. (Animals at a Glance Series). Stevens, Gareth, Inc. (SBC), 1996. 32 p. ISBN 0-8368-1357-X ($23.95 hdc.).
This primary-level book provides basic facts about a few common house pets such as dachshunds, Persian cats, macaws, guinea pigs, hamsters, and goldfish. Bold, colourful, detailed illustrations are simply and informatively labelled to help young students learn about the various characteristics of these creatures. Included in the end pages are a few activities, a glossary, a brief bibliography (of books, videos, and support organizations), and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals
Other Use: Health Education: Elementary Level
How Birds Fly (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie. (Birds Up Close Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 1998. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-754-0 ($18.36 hdc.). ISBN 0-86505-768-0 ($7.16 pbk.).
(CAN) With simple text and attractive colour illustrations, this book introduces the basic concepts of flight, including lift and thrust, takeoff, landing, migration, and the anatomy of birds. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 3 – Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Janice VanCleave's Ecology for Every Kid: Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun (Print-Non-Fiction). VanCleave, Janice. (Science for Every Kid Series). John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. (LRDC), 1996. 219 p. Order no. 9116 ($14.85 pbk.).
This resource offers 25 simple, safe activities that assist young students in exploring various questions relating to ecology. These activities could spark ideas for developing science fair projects. Each clearly explained activity contains the following sections: "What You Need to Know," "Exercises," "Activity," and "Solutions to Activities." Black-and-white illustrations support the text. Included are a table of contents, a bibliography, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates; SCI 5 - Communities and Ecosystems; SCI 5 - Resources; SCI 6 - Ecosystems
Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out About Science: Easy Experiments for Young Children (Print-Non-Fiction). VanCleave, Janice. (Play and Find Out Series). John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. (LRDC), 1996. 122 p. Order no. 9113 ($18.60 pbk.).
The 50 simple experiments in this publication were designed to help young children find answers to numerous exciting, science-related questions regarding air, changes, magnets, forces, light, sound, and electricity. Each experiment includes illustrations, a list of easy-to-find materials, and simple step-by-step instructions. The book also offers a table of contents, two appendices, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: Kindergarten
Janice VanCleave's Rocks and Minerals: Mind-Boggling Experiments You Can Turn Into Science Fair Projects (Print-Non-Fiction). VanCleave, Janice. (Spectacular Science Projects Series). John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. (LRDC), 1996. 90 p. Order no. 9115 ($12.05 pbk.).
This resource offers 20 simple, safe experiments that help young students to explore various aspects of rocks and minerals. These experiments could spark ideas for developing science fair projects. Each clearly explained experiment contains the following sections: "Problem," "Materials," "Procedure," "Results," "Why?" "Let’s Explore," "Show Time!" and "Check It Out!" Black-and-white illustrations support the text. Included are a table of contents, a bibliography, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Fossils and Rocks
Janice VanCleave's the Human Body for Every Kid: Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun (Print-Non-Fiction). VanCleave, Janice. (Science for Every Kid Series). John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. (LRDC), 1995. 223 p. Order no. 9117 ($14.85 pbk.).
This resource offers 25 simple, safe activities that assist young students in exploring the mysteries and functions of the human body. For example, students are shown how to make a working model of a human lung from a soda bottle, a balloon, and a garbage bag. Through these and other activities, they can explore how the lungs supply air to the blood, how the heart pumps blood to the body, how the body sees, and much more. Each clearly explained activity contains the following sections: "What You Need to Know," "Exercises," "Activity," and "Solutions to Activities." Black-and-white illustrations support the text. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Cells and Systems; SCI 4 - Nutrition and Digestion; SCI 5 - Human Circulation and Breathing; SCI 6 - Human Body Control Systems
Other Use: Health Education: Elementary Level
Janice VanCleave's Weather: Mind-Boggling Experiments You Can Turn Into Science Fair Projects (Print-Non-Fiction). VanCleave, Janice. (Spectacular Science Projects Series). John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. (LRDC), 1995. 89 p. Order no. 9114 ($12.05 pbk.).
This resource offers 20 simple, safe experiments that allow students to explore various questions relating to weather. These experiments could spark ideas for developing science fair projects. Each clearly explained experiment contains the following sections: "Problem," "Materials," "Procedure," "Results," "Why?" "Let’s Explore," "Show Time!" and "Check It Out!" Black-and-white illustrations support the text. Included are a table of contents, a bibliography, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Predicting Weather
A Koala Is Not a Bear! (Print-Non-Fiction). Sotzek, Hannelore and Kalman, Bobbie. (Crabapples Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (LRDC/CRA), 1997. 32 p. Order no. 1047 ($21.40 hdc.). (CRA) - ISBN 0-86505-739-7 ($7.16 pbk.).
(CAN) Yet another addition to the well-known Crabapples Series, this book examines the biology, behaviour, and habitats of the koala, a marsupial mammal. Many colour photographs add visual appeal to the simple text. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Marine Birds (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie. (Birds Up Close Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 1998. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-752-4 ($18.36 hdc.). ISBN 0-86505-466-4 ($7.16 pbk.).
With simple text and attractive colour illustrations, this book describes the physical characteristics and habits of some kinds of birds that live on, in, or near salt water. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 – Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Mechanics FUNdamentals: FUNtastic Science Activities for Kids (Print-Non-Fiction). Wood, Robert W. (FUNdamentals Series). McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 1997. 148 p. ISBN 0-07-071807-5 ($23.95 pbk.).
This American resource offers instructions for numerous experiments related to the effects of forces on bodies or fluids at rest or in motion. Black-and-white drawings and trivia boxes enhance the clearly written directions. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Simple Machines; SCI 5 - Machines and Work; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Science: Middle Level
Nature's Wild! (Print-Non-Fiction). Marsh, James. (Info Adventure Series). World Book, Inc. (WBIN), 1996. 31 p. ISBN 0-7166-1736-6 ($6.45 pbk.).
Written in newspaper style, this entertaining resource offers information on some of the weird, wild wonders of the plant world. For example, it features plants that survive in the extreme climates (such as the Arctic poppy), plants that rarely bloom (such as the liar which flowers only every 10 years), and plants that have an appetite for meat (such as the sundew plant). Trivia and attractive colour illustrations are generously interspersed throughout the pages. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Plant Structures and Adaptations
The Night Book: Exploring Nature After Dark With Activities, Experiments and Information (Print-Non-Fiction). Hickman, Pamela and Mogensen, Suzanne, illus. Kids Can Press (UTP), 1996. 48 p. ISBN 1-55074-318-X ($16.99 hdc.). ISBN 1-55074-306-6 ($9.99 pbk.).
(CAN) This resource is full of fascinating facts and information about the night sky and what animals and a few plants do while most people sleep. It also provides suggestions for engaging experiments and activities related to the night. The simple text is supplemented generously with appealing colour illustrations by Suzanne Mogensen. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 1 - The Sky; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 3 - The Solar System
Ocean Adventures (Video). (Popular Mechanics for Kids II Series). Fox/Motion Television Distribution (MGR), 1998. 28 min. Dup. order no. V4910.
In the first scenario, Tyler embarks on a wild wet adventure in the blue yonder. His journey starts in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, California, where he comes face to face with the sea’s scariest and smartest creatures- sharks! Tyler discovers that sharks have a sophisticated sensory system. It allows them to detect their prey from miles away. As with most wild animals, sharks generally prefer avoiding contact with human beings.
In the second scenario, Charlie shows how to make an underwater glider to use in a pool.
In the third scenario, Tyler sails into Iceberg Alley off the coast of Newfoundland on a great barge. He learns how icebergs are formed, how they float, and why they are so dangerous for navigation.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 – Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates; SCI 5 - Oceans
Oceans (Print-Non-Fiction). Haslam, Andrew and Taylor, Barbara. (Make It Work! Series). World Book, Inc. (WBIN), 1997. 47 p. ISBN 0-7166-5111-4 ($9.45 pbk.).
This resource focusses on the characteristics of oceans and the forces that act upon them. It offers clear instructions for ocean-related experiments and model-making projects. The easily read text is enhanced with numerous vibrantly coloured illustrations. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 5 - Oceans
The Planets (Print-Non-Fiction). Nicolson, Cynthia Pratt and Slavin, Bill, illus. (Starting With Space Series). Kids Can Press (LRDC), 1998. 40 p. Order no. 9103 ($10.45 hdc.).
This easily read book offers a wealth of valuable information for young students who are studying the solar system. It contains fact sections, questions and answers, and activities. Each page is made visually appealing by attractive, colour illustrations. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Suggested Use: SCI 3 - The Solar System
The Puzzle of the Dinosaur-Bird: The Story of Archaeopteryx. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Schlein, Miriam and Hallett, Mark, illus. Dial Bks. for Young Readers (CDS), 1996. 40 p. ISBN 0-8037-1283-9 ($21.89 hdc.).
This intriguing book by science writer Mariam Schlein explores the various questions and ideas that scientists have had about Archaeopteryx over the years. For example, could these dinosaur birds fly, and if so how might their flight have begun? Lifelike paintings by renowned nature artist Mark Hallett complement the clearly written text. This resource includes a "You Be the Scientist" section that encourages readers to think about what they have read and draw their own conclusions. Included are a chronology of Archaeopteryx discoveries, a print bibliography, and a combined index and pronunciation guide.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Dinosaurs; SCI 4 - Fossils and Rocks
Rainforest Birds (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie. (Birds Up Close Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 1998. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-753-2 ($18.36 hdc.). ISBN 0-86505-767-2 ($7.16 pbk.).
(CAN) With simple text and attractive colour illustrations, this book describes the physical characteristics and habits of some kinds of rainforest birds including parrots and toucans. It also discusses forest-floor dwellers, middle-layer flyers, and raptors. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Raptors (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie. (Birds Up Close Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 1998. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-751-6 ($18.36 hdc.). ISBN 0-86505-765-6 ($7.16 pbk.).
(CAN) With simple text and attractive colour illustrations, this book introduces the body adaptations, predatory behaviour, and breeding of raptors such as the osprey, bald eagle, owl, and falcon. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Salmon: Tireless Travelers (Print-Non-Fiction). Llamas, Andreu, Casadevall, Gabriel and Garousi, Ali, illus. (Secrets of the Animal World Series). Stevens, Gareth, Inc. (SBC), 1996. 32 p. ISBN 0-8368-1586-6 ($23.95 hdc.).
This easy-to-read resource describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behaviour, migration, and predators of these efficient, torpedo-shaped fish. Numerous, appealing coloured illustrations accentuate the text. Included are a table of contents, a list of salmon secrets, a brief glossary, two related activities, a list of resources, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
The Science Explorer: Family Experiments From the World's Favorite Hands-On Science Museum. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Murphy, Pat, et al. Henry Holt & Co., Inc. (FHW), 1996. 127 p. ISBN 0-8050-4536-8 ($19.95 pbk.).
The projects in this book were designed to be carried out at home, either by parents and children together or by children alone. The fun-filled activities include producing a bubble bomb, taking apart a camera, making musical instruments, and more. Each activity is accompanied by a "What’s Going On?" section that explains the underlying scientific concepts and gives ideas on how to create related experiments. Each experiment clearly outlines what materials are needed, how much time is required, and whether the experiment should be done by children alone or by children and adults together. Black-and-white illustrations support the text. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Parent/Caregiver Reference
Sharks (Print-Non-Fiction). Walker, Niki and Kalman, Bobbie. (Crabapples Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (LRDC/CRA), 1997. 32 p. Order no. 1048 ($21.40 hdc.). (CRA) - ISBN 0-86505-737-0 ($7.16 pbk.).
(CAN) Yet another addition to the well-known Crabapples Series, this book examines the anatomy, physiology, behaviour, habitats, and endangerment of the infamous shark. Numerous colour photographs add visual appeal to the simple text. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Sharks: Voracious Hunters of the Sea (Print-Non-Fiction). Sanchez, Isidro, Casadevall, Gabriel and Garousi, Ali, illus. (Secrets of the Animal World Series). Stevens, Gareth, Inc. (SBC), 1996. 32 p. ISBN 0-8368-1396-0 ($23.95 hdc.).
This easy-to-read resource describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behaviour of these great hunters of the sea. Many attractive coloured illustrations add appeal to the text. Included are a table of contents, a list of shark secrets, a brief glossary, two related activities, a list of resources, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Solar System (CD-ROM). (Interfact Series). World Book, Inc. (LRDC), 1997. Order no. 9121 ($19.40).
The book that works together with the CD-ROM offers detailed facts and historical background about the solar system. The simple text is enlivened with brightly coloured photographs. Also included are a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and reproducible lab sheets.
The multi-media disc provides numerous activities, puzzles, games, and on-screen experiments presented in seven interactive, multimedia features.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - The Solar System
Solids, Liquids and Gases (Print-Non-Fiction). Ontario Science Centre. (Starting With Science Series). Kids Can Press (UTP), 1995. 32 p. ISBN 1-55074-195-0 ($14.95 hdc.).
(CAN) Solids, Liquids, and Gases answers children’s commonly asked questions about the three states of matter through clear explanations and 13 simple, safe activities. A special page for parents and teachers includes more advanced information and suggests further activities. The simple text is enhanced with large, vividly coloured illustrations. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Properties of Matter
Space (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie and Walker, Niki. (Crabapples Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (LRDC/CRA), 1997. 32 p. Order no. 1049 ($21.40 hdc.). (CRA) - ISBN 0-86505738-9 ($7.16 pbk.).
(CAN) Yet another addition to the well-known Crabapples Series, this book introduces the universe, solar system, stars, planets, asteroids, satellites, and space travel. Many colour photographs add visual appeal to the simple text. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and a section of information on the photographs in the book.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - The Sky; SCI 3 - The Solar System
The Stars (Print-Non-Fiction). Nicolson, Cynthia Pratt and Slavin, Bill, illus. (Starting With Space Series). Kids Can Press (LRDC), 1998. 40 p. Order no. 9104 ($10.45 hdc.).
This easily read book offers a wealth of valuable information for young students who are studying the solar system. It contains fact sections, questions and answers, and activities. Each page is made visually appealing by attractive, colour illustrations. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Suggested Use: SCI 3 - The Solar System
Strange Birds (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie. (Birds Up Close Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 1998. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-755-9 ($18.36 hdc.). ISBN 0-86505-769-9 ($7.16 pbk.).
(CAN) With simple text and attractive colour illustrations, this book introduces birds that may seem strange because of their unique appearances, habits, or homes (e.g., the jacana, flamingo, dipper, and hoatzin). Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Swamps and Gators (Video). (Popular Mechanics for Kids II Series). Fox/Motion Television Distribution (MGR), 1998. 28 min. Dup. order no. V4919.
In the first scenario, Tyler goes on a safari in Florida’s Everglades via airboat. While they are sliding over the water through the tall grass, his guide explains to him that the swamp’s spongy land is covered by a mat, a 10 cm thick vegetation carpet strong enough to support Tyler as he steps out on it. But what about reptiles and alligators? Maybe it is a better idea to stay on the boat. His guide explains the creatures’ role in the ecosystem. Swamps are home to plenty of wildlife. As swamps disappear, so do these species, affecting the entire food chain.
In the second scenario, Elisha goes on an eerie canoe ride through the Bayou in Louisiana. The vegetation is very different from the Florida swamp and, consequently, so are the species that live there. She learns about the nutria, a cute and cuddly rodent that is wreaking havoc in the swamp and why their rampage is so damaging to the ecosystem.
In the third scenario, at Gatorland in Florida, Tyler learns about one of the swamp’s dangerous creatures: the alligator. Working with a gator wrangler, Tyler learns some interesting facts about them, including what tells them apart from their cousins, the crocodiles.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 – Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates; SCI 5 - Communities and Ecosystems
Other Use: Science: Middle Level
Talk to the Animals (Video). (Popular Mechanics for Kids II Series). Fox/Motion Television Distribution (MGR), 1998. 28 min. Dup. order no. V4914.
In the first scenario, Elisha and Tyler find out about miracle workers who learned to "talk to the animals." At the first stop, the Mirage Dolphin Habitat, Elisha meets some of these noble creatures and with an aquarist/biologist learns how to communicate with dolphins. She also discovers that, while dolphins may look cute and cuddly, they are wild animals that weigh approximately 160 kilograms and have sharp teeth. Training dolphins requires a lot of respect and a lot of patience.
In the second scenario, In Hollywood, Tyler explores the lifestyles of the rich and famous animal actors! Tyler goes behind the scenes to reveal how professional these animal performers truly are. He meets with a trainer who shows him a few of the techniques used to get all sorts of animals to act for the camera. Charlie also gets in the act and gives a few basic dog training tips for beginners and then shows some advanced tricks.
In the third scenario, trained falcons circle the airspace at airports and put their skills to a slightly different use by performing a very specific job: clearing the runways of birds (mostly seagulls) that can make it dangerous for planes to land and take off.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 – Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Underground (Video). (Popular Mechanics for Kids I Series). Fox/Motion Television Distribution (MGR), 1997. 28 min. Dup. order no. V342.
Jay and Elisha go on a mysterious and sometimes eerie underground exploration into dark subway tunnels and smelly sewers to check out where the material we flush down the toilet really ends up!
Suggested Use: SCI 5 - Matter and Its Changes
Voices From the Wild: An Animal Sensagoria (Print-Non-Fiction). Bouchard, David and Parker, Ron, illus. Raincoast Books (LRDC), 1996. 65 p. Order no. 1064 ($5.70 hdc.).
(CAN) Organized in five sections (smell, taste, touch, sight, hearing), each section of this engaging book features five animals who proudly boast in poetic verse to renowned Canadian wildlife artist Ron Parker about the keenness of one of their senses. For example, a moose maintains that he must have a wonderful sense of touch because his antlers are very itchy, and a penguin brags because he sees ultraviolet colours that the naked human eye is incapable of seeing. Bouchard’s whimsical poetry is enhanced by Parker’s detailed, outstanding acrylic paintings. As a bonus, the end pages provide factual information about the habitats, physical features, and habits of each of the animals highlighted. Voices From the Wild offers valuable information about animals’ supersenses and how these senses help them survive. This resource would nicely complement Pamela Hickman’s Animal Senses: How Animals See, Hear, Taste, Smell and Feel (which is also annotated in this document). It would be useful in helping students to compare animal senses to human senses.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Senses
Other Use: Health Education: Elementary Level
Warm Clothes (Print-Non-Fiction). Saunders-Smith, Gail. (Preparing for Winter Series). Capstone Press, Inc. (LRDC), 1998. 24 p. Order no. 9108 ($13.95 hdc.).
With simple language and full-page, colour photographs, this little book presents some of the clothing that is needed to keep warm as the colder winter months approach. Included are a table of contents, a brief glossary, a short bibliography of print and Internet sites, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Weather
Other Use: Kindergarten
Weather (Print-Non-Fiction). Haslam, Andrew and Taylor, Barbara. (Make It Work! Series). World Book, Inc. (WBIN), 1997. 47 p. ISBN 0-7166-5112-2 ($15.95 hdc.). ISBN 0-7166-5113-0 ($9.45 pbk.).
This resource provides an interesting introduction to meteorology. It offers clear instructions for weather-related experiments and model-making projects. The easily read text is interspersed with numerous vibrantly coloured illustrations. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Predicting Weather
Weather (Video). (Maximum Dimension Series II). Heartland Motion Pictures (MGR), 1999. 24 min. Dup. order no. V340.
(SK) Zach and Jennifer discover the many wonders of Mother Nature. Pi and Braque accidentally release a tornado in the castle. In exploring the concept of weather and its relationship to math, topics examined are rate, fractions, order in chaos, measurement-pressure, velocity, temperature(C° ,F° ), clockwise, and counterclockwise.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Predicting Weather
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level; Science: Middle Level
Whales: Giant Marine Mammals (Print-Non-Fiction). Llamas, Andreu, Casadevall, Gabriel and Garousi, Ali, illus. (Secrets of the Animal World Series). Saunders Book Company (SBC), 1996. 32 p. ISBN 0-8368-1398-7 ($23.95 hdc.).
This easy-to-read resource describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behaviour of these giant, water-dwelling mammals. Many attractive coloured illustrations add appeal to the text. Included are a table of contents, a list of whale secrets, a brief glossary, two related activities, a list of resources, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 – Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
What Is a Mammal? (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie. (The Science of Living Things Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 1998. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-878-4 ($18.36 hdc.). ISBN 0-86505-890-3 ($7.16 pbk.).
(CAN) This simple introduction to mammals provides information on the main groups including their anatomy, habitats, reproduction, and diet. Each page is made visually appealing by high quality, colour illustrations. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals
Where Once There Was a Wood. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Fleming, Denise. Henry Holt & Co., Inc. (LRDC), 1996. unp. Order no. 1066 ($27.90 hdc.).
With captivating illustrations that seem to explode across each page like a firework display, this resource focusses on the many forms of wildlife that can be displaced if their environment is destroyed by development. It also addresses ways that communities can provide places where these homeless creatures can re-locate. Included is a brief bibliography.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats
Other Use: Kindergarten
Whodunnit!? (Video). (Popular Mechanics for Kids II Series). Fox/Motion Television Distribution (MGR), 1998. 28 min. Dup. order no. V4908.
Step into the exciting and amazing world of James Bond, and learn how to use science and technology to solve crimes. In the first scenario, Tyler goes to the Spy Tech store where he meets a real-life "Q" who helps him become 007 for a day. While going through the impressive selection of ultra high-tech espionage tools, Tyler discovers that all the fancy gadgetry we see at the movies actually is not that far-fetched. He also learns how these devices work.
In the second scenario, Charlie shows us how to make our own spy tools using everyday materials we can find at home.
In the third scenario, Elisha helps investigate a break-in. Going on site with a detective, she learns how to survey the crime scene and search for useful clues using all the fascinating forensic tools they have at their disposal.
Suggested Use: SCI 5 - Machines and Work
Wild, Wet and Windy (Print-Non-Fiction). Llewellyn, Claire. (SuperSmarts Series). Candlewick Press (GDS), 1997. 24 p. ISBN 0-7636-0304-X ($14.99 hdc.).
This book is jam-packed with intriguing information about the causes and effects of different types of weather—hurricanes, wind, tornadoes, rain, fog, lightening, snow, and more. It offers attractive, colour illustrations, picture strips, and true-or-false questions. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Predicting Weather
The Wonder of Dolphins (Print-Non-Fiction). Ritchie, Rita and Corrigan, Patricia. (Animal Wonders Series). Stevens, Gareth, Inc. (SBC), 1996. 48 p. ISBN 0-8368-1559-9 ($25.45 hdc.).
Clear, large-print prose, exceptional colour photographs, and delightful crayon drawings combine to provide an appealing introduction to some of the 39 types of dolphins. Included are a glossary and an index, but there is no table of contents.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 3 - Animals
The Wonder of Hawks (Print-Non-Fiction). Ritchie, Rita and Matteson, Sumner. (Animal Wonders Series). Stevens, Gareth, Inc. (SBC), 1996. 48 p. ISBN 0-8368-1560-2 ($25.45 hdc.).
Simple, large-print prose, attractive colour photographs, and delightful crayon drawings combine to provide an engaging introduction to hawks. Included are a glossary and an index, but there is no table of contents.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 3 - Animals
The Wonder of Moose (Print-Non-Fiction). Ritchie, Rita and Fair, Jeff. (Animal Wonders Series). Stevens, Gareth, Inc. (SBC), 1996. 48 p. ISBN 0-8368-1561-0 ($25.45 hdc.).
Clear, large-print prose, stunning colour photographs, and delightful crayon drawings combine to provide an appealing introduction to moose. Included are a glossary and an index, but there is no table of contents.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 3 - Animals
Zap! (Electricity) (Video). (Popular Mechanics for Kids I Series). Fox/Motion Television Distribution (MGR), 1997. 28 min. Dup. order no. V353.
Get charged up with Jay and Elisha as they explore the shocking world of electricity! Our hosts create a real lightning storm, build a windmill that helps power a whole house, and see the smallest and largest lightbulb ever made!
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Electricity and Magnetism
Zoos (Video). (Popular Mechanics for Kids I Series). Fox/Motion Television Distribution (MGR), 1997. 28 min. Dup. order no. V345.
Viewers are treated to a walk on the wild side with Elisha and Jay, who go to work behind the scenes at some of the world’s zoos. They participate in such exciting activities as clipping an elephant’s toenails, building a termite mound, and feeding a hungry fruit bat.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
