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).
All About... Canadian Animals Animals of the Rainforest Ants Aquatic Insects Arctic AlphabetAt Grandpa's Sugar Bush At the Poles Autumn LeavesBear on the Train Bees Beetles Blueberry Shoe Bugs, Frogs and Biomechanics Butterflies Butterflies and Moths Changes in Matter Chickens Clouds, Weather and Life Conservation of EnergyCrickets, Grasshoppers and Friends Diversity of Living Things Down Under Eating and Tasting Eating Apples The Emperor's Egg Exploring Phases of Matter Flies and Mosquitoes Forces on Structures Forest Habitat From Blossom to Fruit From Bud to Blossom Habitats Hands-On Science: Level One Hands-On Science: Level Two Hands-On Science: Level Three Hands-On Science: Level Four House and Backyard Insects How Do Animals Adapt? How Do Animals Move? The Human Body In the Jungle In the SwimLadybugs and Fireflies Light Listening and Hearing Looking and Seeing Magnetism Measuring Matter The New Way Things Work On Safari On the Brink Picking Apples Plant Growth Plants of the Rainforest Properties of Matter Pulleys and Gears Rocks and Minerals Science Everywhere 1 Scientists Sniffing and Smelling Sound Spiders and Scorpions Stability Sunflowers 365 More Simple Science Experiments With Everyday Materials Touching and Feeling TwisterUsing Nature's Gifts Weather What Is a Dog? What Is a Living Thing? What Is a Marine Mammal? What Is a Marsupial? What Is a Plant? What Is a Primate? What Is a Reptile? What Is a Whale? What Is an Amphibian? What Makes Up Matter? Wondrous Creatures
All About... Canadian Animals (Print-Non-Fiction). McDermott, Barb and McKeown, Gail. (The All About Series). Reidmore Books (LRDC), 1998. 27 p. Order no. 17152 ($62.85 set). Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. 2504 ($31.40 coil-bound).
Titles in this set include:
Beavers
Bighorn Sheep
Canada Geese
Caribou
Grizzly Bears
Lynxes
Moose
Raccoons
River Otters
Polar Bears
Porcupines
Red Foxes
Timber Wolves
Whitetailed Deer.
(CAN, WCP) This book collection supports learning about Canada through informational books. Students are given opportunities to broaden their knowledge of animals in Canada through engaging full-colour and black-and-white photographs and text. They also have opportunities to learn about text features such as reading a table of contents, a glossary and an index. The resource consists of 14 student books and one teacher. s resource guide.
The teacher. s guide includes learning activities and assessment techniques that are easily adapted to any of the books.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Animals of the Rainforest (Video). (Rainforest for Children Video Series). Library Video Company / Schlessinger Media (MGR), 1996. 25 min. Dup. order no. V6829.
The exotic sights and sounds of the rainforest come to life in this program from the Rainforest for Children Video Series that introduces students to the many insects, reptiles, birds and other animals thriving on the layers of the tropical rainforest. The program presents facts about where animals live, what they eat, how they adapt to changes in their environment and how they protect themselves from predators. This title includes information on iguanas and other lizards, jaguars, tapirs, coatimundis, snakes, sloths, spiders, caterpillars, worms, beetles, katydids, mantises, butterflies, frogs, grasshoppers, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, scarlet macaws, aricaris, parrots, cattle egrets, hummingbirds, bats, woodpeckers, leaf-cutting ants and anteaters.
This program is closed-captioned for viewers with hearing disabilities.
Suggested Use: SCI 5 - Communities and Ecosystems
Other Use: Science: Middle Level
Ants (Video). (Bug City Series). Library Video Company/Schlessinger Media (MGR), 1998. 23 min. Dup. order no. V6812. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G6812 ($2.00 loose-leaf).
There are at least 10 000 species of ants, all with different lifestyles, social behaviours and appearances. In this program from the Bug City Series, Dr. Art Evans, Insect Zoo Director for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County demonstrates how to make a formicarium. an artificial ant nest that allows students to observe how ants live, work and behave daily. Instructions for how to collect ants and observe them are also presented.
This program is closed-captioned for viewers with hearing disabilities.
A teacher. s guide is available from Media Group.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Animals
Aquatic Insects (Video). (Bug City Series). Library Video Company/Schlessinger Media (MGR), 1998. 23 min. Dup. order no. V6813. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G6812 ($2.00 loose-leaf).
Dragonflies and damselflies, water-striders and backswimmers. these are just a few of the amazing aquatic insects presented in this program from the Bug City Series that shows how thousands of species of insects have adapted to life in the world of water. Dr. Art Evans, Director for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, provides tips on collecting and keeping aquatic insects and he then demonstrates how to make an aqua-scope through which students can observe these fascinating water-dwellers.
This program is closed-captioned for viewers with hearing disabilities.
A teacher. s guide is available from Media Group.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Animals
Arctic Alphabet: Exploring the North From A to Z (Print-Fiction). Lynch, Wayne. Firefly Books Ltd. (FIR), 1999. 32 p. ISBN 1-55209-336-0 ($19.95 hdc.). ISBN 1-55209-334-4 ($6.95 pbk.).
(CAN, I/M) Using the alphabet as a vehicle, wildlife photographer and nature writer Dr. Wayne Lynch treats readers to a fascinating tour of the Arctic. For each of the 26 letters is an outstanding, colour photograph of northern life including A for the Aurora borealis, I for the Inuit people, L for lousewort, M for mosquito, Q for Quvit and U for under the ice. Adjacent to each picture is succinct information regarding that particular subject.
Suggested Use: SCI 5 - Communities and Ecosystems
Other Use: Science: Middle Level
At Grandpa's Sugar Bush (Print-Fiction). Carney, Margaret and Wilson, Janet, illus. Kids Can Press (UTP), 1997. unp. ISBN 1-55074-341-4 ($16.95 hdc.). ISBN 1-55074-671-5 ($5.95 pbk.).
(CAN) Set in Ontario, this delightful story relates how a young boy and his grandfather share the work of sugaring time. Then, they joyfully reap their reward of a delicious syrupy stack of pancakes! The oil on masonite paintings by Janet Wilson are exquisite.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Plants; SCI 2 - Plant Growth
Other Use: Kindergarten
At the Poles (Print-Non-Fiction). Paul, Tessa. (Animal Trackers Around the World Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (LRDC), 1998. 32 p. Order no. 9630 ($22.30 hdc.).
This beautifully illustrated, colourful, easy-to-read book from the Animal Trackers Around the World Series follows the lives of pole-dwelling animals such as the snowy owl, polar bear, penguin and seal. It discusses their physical characteristics, behaviour and of course. their distinctive tracks! Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 5 - Communities and Ecosystems
Autumn Leaves. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Robbins, Ken. Scholastic Inc. (SCH), 1998. 38 p. ISBN 0-590-29879-8 ($21.99 hdc.).
With simple text and outstanding photography, this sumptuous picture book provides an introduction to the characteristics of 13 different types of leaves and trees. It also explains why leaves change colour in autumn.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Plants
Other Use: Kindergarten
Bear on the Train (Print-Fiction). Lawson, Julie and Deines, Brian, illus. Kids Can Press (LRDC/UTP), 1999. unp. (LRDC) Order no. 11573 ($11.30 hdc.). (UTP) ISBN 1-55337-068-6 ($5.95 pbk.).
(CAN) A hungry bear follows the smell of grain right into a railway car. By the time the train pulls out, the bear is ready to hibernate and sleeps through the journey from the prairies to the coast and back again. Only Jeffrey, a young boy, sees this unusual passenger and each time the train passes through Jeffrey. s town, he tries to get the bear to go home. The stirring of spring eventually wakes the bear, who finally lumbers off the train. Award-winning British Columbia writer Julie Lawson. s simple, repetitive text echoes the train. s rhythmic motion and lends itself to reading aloud. The oil paintings are rich in tone and detail and render the landscape with accuracy and beauty. Young children will be captivated by this charming, purely Canadian story.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Animals
Other Use: Kindergarten
Bees (Video). (Bug City Series). Library Video Company/Schlessinger Media (MGR), 1998. 23 min. Dup. order no. V6814. Teacher. s Guide for series - Order no. G6812 ($2.00 loose-leaf).
From the queen bee to the worker bee, this program from the Bug City Series shows exactly why bees are so busy and why people should appreciate them. As they gather food, bees pollinate plants and allow them to grow for another season. Some types of bees create extraordinary nests of honeycomb in which they lay eggs and store honey. A riveting display by Dr. Norman Gary shows bees in their egg, larval and pupal stages. and even shows a newborn hatching! Later, Dr. Art Evans explains how to make a bee. s nest with plastic straws.
This program is closed-captioned for viewers with hearing disabilities.
A teacher. s guide is available from Media Group.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Animals
Beetles (Video). (Bug City Series). Library Video Company/Schlessinger Media (MGR), 1998. 23 min. Dup. order no. V6815. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G6812 ($2.00 loose-leaf).
There are over 350 000 types of beetles identified by scientists. Revered by the ancient Egyptians as well as other cultures, beetles have a unique role on the planet as the recycling agents for decaying matter. In this program from the Bug City Series, Dr. Art Evans, Insect Zoo Director for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, demonstrates how to make a beetle habitat by setting up a colony of meal worms (the larval form of darkling beetles), allowing students to watch them grow and observe the life cycle.
This program is closed-captioned for viewers with hearing disabilities.
A teacher's guide is available from Media Group.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Animals
Blueberry Shoe (Print-Fiction). Dixon, Ann and Zerbetz, Evon, illus. Alaska Northwest Books (ANB), 1999. unp. ISBN 0-88240-518-7 ($22.95 U.S. hdc.). ISBN 0-88240-519-5 ($12.95 U.S. pbk.).
A baby. s lost shoe becomes the vehicle for a simple story about the cycle of life. Baby loses his red tennis shoe during a blueberry-picking expedition on Ptarmigan Mountain with his family. First, a vole makes a nest of the small, red sneaker. Then, a mother fox plays with it. Finally, a brown bear suspects it may be food. Each animal alters the shoe, then loses it again. When the family returns the following summer, Baby discovers the shoe sprouting a blueberry plant and takes it home for the family. s garden. Indigenous Alaskan animals, the contrasting seasons and the joy of rediscovery and growth are included in this beautiful picture book. The linocut, set against a muted background made from leaf impressions, fits the story and setting perfectly.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals
Bugs, Frogs and Biomechanics (Video). (Kids From CAOS: Science in Action Series, Volume 2). Deepbrook Productions (MGR), 1999. 30 min. Dup. order no. V6822.
This three-part program from the Kids From CAOS Series was designed to inspire young students through peer involvement and "hands-on" adventures in science. A host and a team of young reporters take students on a journey of discovery to explore the mysteries of Planet Earth.
In Insect Olympians, students visit a lab where Insect Olympians jump, run and race for science. They learn how biomechanics, the study of motion in living things, helps build robots of the future.
In Bugs on the Internet, viewers are shown how to build a virtual bug collection using digital images and the Internet.
In Silence of the Frogs, frogs around the world are disappearing and no one knows why. Viewers meet a scientist who enlists their help to find the answers.
Suggested Use: SCI 5 - Communities and Ecosystems
Other Use: Science: Middle Level
Butterflies (Print-Non-Fiction). Saunders-Smith, Gail. (Animals Series). Capstone Press, Inc. (KRS), 1998. 24 p. ISBN 1-56065-485-6 ($15.45 hdc.).
Through full-page, brightly coloured photographs and very simple text, this little book describes the life cycle of the Atala butterfly. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a brief bibliography of print and Internet sites and an index/word list.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals
Other Use: Kindergarten
Butterflies and Moths (Video). (Bug City Series). Library Video Company/Schlessinger Media (MGR), 1998. 23 min. Dup. order no. V6818. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G6812 ($2.00 loose-leaf).
Butterflies and moths are beautiful and delicate, yet some, such as monarch butterflies, are strong enough to fly hundreds of miles in their yearly migration. This program from the Bug City Series explores interesting facts about both types of insects, explains their amazing metamorphosis and shows how to tell them apart. In the studio, Dr. Art Evans host and Christina Ricci examine monarch caterpillars and build a caterpillar habitat in order to watch them transform into butterflies.
This program is closed-captioned for viewers with hearing disabilities.
A teacher. s guide is available from Media Group.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Animals
Changes in Matter (Print-Non-Fiction). Campbell, Steve, et al. (Addison Wesley Science & Technology 5). Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (LRDC), 2000. 50 p. Order no. 9723 ($8.95 pbk.). Complete Set of 5 Books - Order no. 9804 ($33.70 set).
(CAN) Filled with well-organized activities and experiments, many of which students could do independently, this booklet from the Addison Wesley Science & Technology Series focuses on:
The numerous, vibrantly coloured illustrations help to make this a very appealing resource for students. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a review section and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 5 - Matter and Its Changes
Chickens (Print-Non-Fiction). Saunders-Smith, Gail. (Animals Series). Capstone Press, Inc. (KRS), 1998. 24 p. ISBN 1-56065-483-X ($15.45 hdc.).
Through full-page, brightly coloured photographs and extremely simple text, this little book describes the life cycle of a chicken. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a brief bibliography of print and Internet sites and an index/word list.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals
Other Use: Kindergarten
Clouds, Weather and Life (Video). AGC United Learning (MMP), 1999. 13 min. No order number is required. ($95.00). Circulating Copy - No order number is required. ($215.00).
This video addresses the water cycle and basic cloud identification. It is enhanced with a lively song about various types of clouds.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Weather; SCI 4 - Predicting Weather
Conservation of Energy (Print-Non-Fiction). Campbell, Steve, et al. (Addison Wesley Science & Technology 5). Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (LRDC), 2000. 53 p. Order no. 9722 ($8.95 pbk.). Complete Set of 5 Books - Order no. 9804 ($33.70 set).
(CAN) Filled with clearly explained activities and experiments, many of which students could do independently, this booklet from the Addison Wesley Science & Technology Series focuses on:
The numerous, vibrantly coloured illustrations help to make this a very appealing resource for students. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a review section and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Forms of Energy
Other Use: Science: Middle Level
Crickets, Grasshoppers and Friends (Video). (Bug City Series). Library Video Company/
Schlessinger Media (MGR), 1998. 23 min. Dup. order no. V6817. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G6812 ($2.00 loose-leaf).
This program from the Bug City Series reveals the incredible jumping, chirping and camouflaging skills of crickets, grasshoppers and katydids, as well as other related insects such as the praying mantis and the walking stick. Dr. Art Evans, Insect Zoo Director for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, shows students how to make a cricket habitat and provides instruction on where to find crickets, what to feed them and what to expect from a pet cricket.
This program is closed-captioned for viewers with hearing disabilities.
A teacher. s guide is available from Media Group.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Animals
Diversity of Living Things (Print-Non-Fiction). Campbell, Steve, et al. (Addison Wesley Science & Technology 6). Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (LRDC/PRN), 2000. 48 p. Order no. 9729 ($8.95 pbk.). (PRN) Complete Set of 5 Books - ISBN 0-201-61402-2 ($31.95 set).
(CAN) Filled with clearly explained activities and experiments, many of which students could do independently, this booklet from the Addison Wesley Science & Technology Series focuses on:
The numerous, vibrantly coloured illustrations help to make this a very appealing resource for students. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a review section and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Down Under (Print-Non-Fiction). Paul, Tessa. (Animal Trackers Around the World Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (LRDC), 1998. 32 p. Order no. 9631 ($22.30 hdc.).
With beautiful art work and lively text, this easy-to-read book from the Animal Trackers Around the World Series invites students to track animals that live down under. It focuses on creatures such as the wombat, emu, kiwi, platypus and Tasmanian devil discussing their physical characteristics, behaviour and of course. their distinctive tracks! Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 5 - Communities and Ecosystems
Eating and Tasting (Print-Non-Fiction). Pluckrose, Henry. (Senses Series). Raintree Steck-Vaughn Company (SBC), 1998. 30 p. ISBN 0-8172-5229-0 ($26.35 hdc.).
In this attractive picture book from The Senses Series, the outstanding, multi-coloured photographs and simple text offer a stimulus for exploring a child. s sense-dependent nature. This resource creates an opportunity for discussion of topics such as the sense of taste, the tongue, the mouth, the interrelationship of the senses, taste preferences, culture and food and daily habits for good health. It offers a list of starting points for thought-provoking questions relating to the topic of taste.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Senses
Other Use: Health Education: Elementary Level; Kindergarten
Eating Apples (Print-Non-Fiction). Saunders-Smith, Gail. (Apples Series). Capstone Press, Inc. (KRS), 1998. 24 p. ISBN 1-56065-582-8 ($9.95 hdc.).
Through full-page, brightly coloured photographs and extremely simple text, this little book from The Apples Series describes the types of foods made from apples. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a brief bibliography of print and Internet sites and an index/word list.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Foods
Other Use: Health Education: Elementary Level; Kindergarten
The Emperor's Egg (Print-Non-Fiction). Jenkins, Martin and Chapman, Jane, illus. Candlewick Press (LRDC), 1999. 29 p. Order no. 9708 ($21.45 hdc.).
Martin Jenkins, the author, really detests cold weather; therefore, he has boundless admiration for creatures such as Emperor penguins who manage to survive in the icy atmosphere of Antarctica. In an entertaining fashion, this delightful, easy-to-read book offers valuable information on the male emperor penguin as he devotes two months to protecting an egg that will eventually produce his offspring! The exemplary illustrations were rendered in acrylics by Jane Chapman. Please note that Imperial Measures are used. Included is an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals
Other Use: Kindergarten
Exploring Phases of Matter (Video). (Matter and Its Properties Series). AGC United Learning (MMP), 1999. 18 min. No order number is required. ($95.00). Circulating Copy - No order number is required. ($215.00).
This video focuses on the four phases of matter: solids, liquids, gases and plasma. It demonstrates these phases by showing water changing from ice to liquid to steam. The video concludes with a review quiz. Music and graphics enliven the program.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Properties of Matter; SCI 5 - Matter and Its Changes
Flies and Mosquitoes (Video). (Bug City Series). Library Video Company/Schlessinger Media (MGR), 1998. 23 min. Dup. order no. V6818. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G6812 ($2.00 loose-leaf).
Masters of flying, flies have only two wings (compared with four on many other insects) but still manage to move incredibly fast. Mosquitoes are a slender, delicate type of fly best known for their habit of biting. From houseflies to fruit flies, this program from the Bug City Series explains the complete four-stage metamorphosis, the predators of flies and the "benefits" of maggots. A studio demonstration presents how to make a fruit fly trap and how to raise fruit flies.
This program is closed-captioned for viewers with hearing disabilities.
A teacher. s guide is available from Media Group.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Animals
Forces on Structures (Print-Non-Fiction). Campbell, Steve, et al. (Addison Wesley Science & Technology 5). Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (LRDC), 2000. 41 p. Order no. 9721 ($8.95 pbk.). Complete Set of 5 Books - Order no. 9804 ($33.70 set).
(CAN) Filled with clearly explained activities and experiments, many of which students could do independently, this booklet from the Addison Wesley Science & Technology Series focuses on:
The numerous, vibrantly coloured illustrations help to make this a very appealing resource for students. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a review section and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Forest Habitat (Video). 100% Educational Video (MCI), 1999. 15 min. Order no. 550019 ($159.95).
This program introduces students to three major types of forest: deciduous, evergreen and mixed. It also explains how forest animals adapt to seasonal changes. Live action footage, animation and illustrations augment the narration.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Plant Structures and Adaptations; SCI 4 - Plant Diversity; SCI 5 - Communities and Ecosystems
From Blossom to Fruit (Print-Non-Fiction). Saunders-Smith, Gail. (Apples Series). Capstone Press, Inc. (KRS), 1998. 24 p. ISBN 1-56065-584-4 ($9.95 hdc.).
Through full-page, attractive, coloured photographs and beginning readers. text, this little book from The Apples Series illustrates the life cycle of an apple tree from blossoms to fruit. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a brief bibliography of print and Internet sites and an index/word list.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Plants; SCI 2 - Foods; SCI 2 - Plant Growth
Other Use: Kindergarten
From Bud to Blossom (Print-Non-Fiction). Saunders-Smith, Gail. (Apples Series). Capstone Press, Inc. (KRS), 1998. 24 p. ISBN 1-56065-583-6 ($9.95 hdc.).
Through full-page, brightly coloured photographs and beginning readers. text, this little book from The Apples Series illustrates the life cycle of an apple tree from buds to blossoms. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a brief bibliography of print and Internet sites and an index/word list.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Plants; SCI 2 - Foods; SCI 2 - Plant Growth
Other Use: Kindergarten
Habitats (Print-Non-Fiction). Campbell, Steve, et al. (Addison Wesley Science & Technology 4). Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (LRDC), 1999. 46 p. Order no. 9720 ($8.95 pbk.). Complete Set of 5 Books - Order no. 9803 ($33.70 set).
(CAN) Filled with clearly explained activities and experiments, many of which students could do independently, this booklet from the Addison Wesley Science & Technology Series focuses on:
The numerous, vibrantly coloured illustrations help to make this a very appealing resource for students. Although designed for Grade 4 students, many of the activities could be adapted for other levels. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Plant Structures and Adaptations; SCI 5 - Communities and Ecosystems
Hands-On Science: Level One (Print-Non-Fiction). Lawson, Jennifer, et al. (Hands-On Science Series). Peguis Publishers Limited (LRDC), 2000. 232 p. Order no. 9634 ($60.60 spiral-bound).
(CAN) Each of the five units in this well-organized, teacher friendly resource is divided into topics which are arranged in sections as follows:
The five unit titles are "Characteristics and Needs of Living Things," "Characteristics of Objects and Properties of Materials," "Energy in Our Lives," "Everyday Structures" and "Daily and Seasonal Cycles." Also included are a table of contents, children. s literature lists, references for teachers and websites.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 1 - Classifying Matter; SCI 1 - Plants; SCI 1 - Senses; SCI 1 - The Sky; SCI 2 - Foods; SCI 2 - Measuring Matter
Other Use: Kindergarten
Hands-On Science: Level Two (Print-Non-Fiction). Lawson, Jennifer, et al. (Hands-On Science Series). Peguis Publishers Limited (LRDC), 2000. 237 p. Order no. 9635 ($60.60 spiral-bound).
(CAN) Each of the five units in this well-organized, teacher friendly resource is divided into topics that are arranged in sections as follows:
The five unit titles are "Growth and Changes in Animals," "Properties of Liquids and Solids," "Energy From Wind and Moving Water," "Movement" and "Air and Water in the Environment." Also included are a table of contents, children. s literature lists, references for teachers and websites.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 1 - Motion; SCI 2 - Air and Water; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 2 - Weather; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 3 - Properties of Matter; Teacher Reference
Hands-On Science: Level Three (Print-Non-Fiction). Lawson, Jennifer, et al. (Hands-On Science Series). Peguis Publishers Limited (LRDC), 2000. 224 p. Order no. 9636 ($60.60 spiral-bound).
(CAN) Each of the five units in this well-organized, teacher friendly resource is divided into topics that are arranged in sections as follows:
The five unit titles are "Growth and Changes in Plants," "Magnetic and Charged Materials," "Forces and Movement," "Stability" and "Soils in the Environment." Also included are a table of contents, children. s literature lists, references for teachers and websites.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Magnets; SCI 2 - Plant Growth; SCI 3 - Plant Structures and Adaptations; SCI 3 - Simple Machines; SCI 4 - Electricity and Magnetism; SCI 4 - Forms of Energy; SCI 4 - Plant Diversity; Teacher Reference
Hands-On Science: Level Four (Print-Non-Fiction). Lawson, Jennifer, et al. (Hands-On Science Series). Peguis Publishers Limited (LRDC), 2000. 240 p. Order no. 9637 ($60.60 spiral-bound).
(CAN) Each of the five units in this well-organized, teacher friendly resource is divided into topics that are arranged in sections as follows:
The five unit titles are "Habitats and Communities," "Materials That Transmit, Reflect, or Absorb Light and Sound," "Light and Sound Energy," "Pulleys and Gears" and "Rocks, Minerals and Erosion." Also included are a table of contents, children. s literature lists, references for teachers and websites.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 3 - Simple Machines; SCI 3 - Sound; SCI 4 - Forms of Energy; SCI 4 - Fossils and Rocks; SCI 4 - Light; SCI 5 - Communities and Ecosystems; SCI 5 - Machines and Work; Teacher Reference
House and Backyard Insects (Video). (Bug City Series). Library Video Company/
Schlessinger Media (MGR), 1998. 23 min. Dup. order no. V6819. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G6812 ($2.00 loose-leaf).
Most everyone has seen them buzzing around the house or crawling around outside. Insects such as cockroaches, fleas, termites, snails, slugs and earthworms are part of everyday life. This program from the Bug City Series describes the habits of many of these creatures and how they affect humans. Ways to cockroach-proof houses are discussed, and Dr. Art Evans, Insect Zoo Director for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, presents a technique used to find small insects living down in the soil and leaf litter right in viewers own backyards.
This program is closed-captioned for viewers with hearing disabilities.
A teacher. s guide is available from Media Group.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Animals
How Do Animals Adapt? (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie. (The Science of Living Things Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 2000. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-980-2 ($18.36 hdc.).
(CAN) This simple, little book from The Science of Living Things Series explains the various ways in which animals adapt to survive including camouflage, mimicry, poisons, defense, adaptations to weather, feeding and mating. It discusses their physiology, reproduction, diet and behaviour. It also offers a section on how animals adapt to people. Attractive, coloured illustrations enhance the text. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Animals
How Do Animals Move? (Print-Non-Fiction). Walker, Niki and Kalman, Bobbie. (The Science of Living Things Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 2000. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-981-0 ($18.36 hdc.).
(CAN) This easily read book from The Science of Living Things Series explains the various ways in which animals move such as flying, climbing, walking, swimming and more. Attractive, coloured illustrations enhance the text. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Animals
The Human Body (Print-Non-Fiction). Campbell, Steve, et al. (Addison Wesley Science & Technology 5). Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (LRDC), 2000. 51 p. Order no. 9725 ($8.95 pbk.). Complete Set of 5 Books - Order no. 9804 ($33.70 set).
(CAN) Filled with clearly explained activities and experiments, many of which students could do independently, this booklet from the Addison Wesley Science & Technology Series focuses on:
The numerous, vibrantly coloured illustrations help to make this a very appealing resource for students. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 5 - Human Circulation and Breathing
Other Use: Science: Middle Level
In the Jungle (Print-Non-Fiction). Paul, Tessa. (Animal Trackers Around the World Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (LRDC), 1998. 32 p. Order no. 9632 ($22.30 hdc.).
With beautiful art work and lively text, this easy-to-read book from the Animal Trackers Around the World Series invites students to investigate jungle animals. It introduces creatures such as the sloth, macaw, marmoset and gibbon, discussing their physical characteristics, behaviour and of course. their distinctive tracks! Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 5 - Communities and Ecosystems
In the Swim: Poems and Paintings (Print-Anthology). Florian, Douglas. Harcourt, Inc. (HBJU), 1997. 47 p. ISBN 0-15-201307-5 ($16.00 U.S. hdc.).
This collection of 21 original, short poems featuring fresh and saltwater critters such as the piranha, manatee and rainbow trout is an excellent choice for reading aloud. Each double-page spread contains one poem and one watercolour illustration and the combination of poetry, art and science is delightful.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals
Ladybugs and Fireflies (Video). (Bug City Series). Library Video Company/Schlessinger Media (MGR), 1998. 23 min. Dup. order no. V6820. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G6812 ($2.00 loose-leaf).
Two of the most popular members of the insect world are ladybugs and fireflies. The colourful ladybug provides pest control by eating insects that would feed on flowers, vegetables and fruits. The firefly, another favourite, is a type of beetle that can produce its own light source in an effort to attract a mate. In the studio, Dr. Art Evans, Insect Zoo Director for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, discusses these complex, blinking insects and, in an experiment, tries to replicate the bursts of light that fireflies produce.
This program is closed-captioned for viewers with hearing disabilities.
A teacher. s guide is available from Media Group.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Animals
Light (Print-Non-Fiction). Campbell, Steve, et al. (Addison Wesley Science & Technology 4). Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (LRDC), 1999. 44 p. Order no. 9719 ($8.95 pbk.). Complete Set of 5 Books - Order no. 9803 ($33.70 set).
(CAN) Filled with clearly explained activities and experiments, many of which students could do independently, this booklet from the Addison Wesley Science & Technology Series focuses on:
The numerous, vibrantly coloured illustrations help to make this a very appealing resource for students. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and a review section.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Light
Listening and Hearing (Print-Non-Fiction). Pluckrose, Henry. (Senses Series). Raintree Steck-Vaughn Company (SBC), 1998. 30 p. ISBN 0-8172-5226-6 ($26.35 hdc.).
In this attractive picture book from The Senses Series, the outstanding, multi-coloured photographs and simple text offer a stimulus for exploring a child. s sense-dependent nature. This resource creates an opportunity for discussion of topics such as the sense of hearing, the interrelationship of the senses, types of sounds, silence, sound preferences and protection of the ears. It offers a list of starting points for thought-provoking questions relating to the topic of hearing.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Senses
Other Use: Health Education: Elementary Level; Kindergarten
Looking and Seeing (Print-Non-Fiction). Pluckrose, Henry. (Senses Series). Raintree Steck-Vaughn Company (SBC), 1998. 30 p. ISBN 0-8172-5225-8 ($26.35 hdc.).
With colourful photographs and easy-to-read print, this picture book from The Senses Series explores the sense of sight. This resource could stimulate discussions on topics such as colours, unity of the senses and care of the eyes.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Senses
Other Use: Health Education: Elementary Level; Kindergarten
Magnetism (Print-Non-Fiction). (Addison Wesley Science & Technology 3). Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (LRDC), 2000. 43 p. Order no. 9716 ($8.95 pbk.).
(CAN) Filled with clearly explained activities and experiments, many of which students could do independently, this booklet from the Addison Wesley Science & Technology Series focuses on:
The numerous, vibrantly coloured illustrations help to make this a very appealing resource for students. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and a review section.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Magnets
Measuring Matter (Video). (Matter and Its Properties Series). AGC United Learning (MMP), 1999. 18 min. No order number is required. ($95.00). Circulating Copy - No order number is required. ($215.00).
This program investigates the different ways that matter can be measured. It also introduces the principle of density. Although the entire program may not hold the interest of Grade 2 students, parts of it may be appropriate. Music keeps the program lively and it includes a review quiz.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Measuring Matter
The New Way Things Work (Print-Non-Fiction). Macaulay, David and Ardley, Neil. Houghton Mifflin Company (ALL), 1998. 400 p. ISBN 0-395-93847-3 ($55.00 hdc.).
With lively illustrations, this expanded version of The Way Things Work introduces and explains the scientific principles and workings of numerous machines. This revised edition offers over 80 new pages. Included are a table of contents, a glossary of technical terms and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 5 - Machines and Work
Other Use: Science: Middle Level; Science: Secondary Level
On Safari (Print-Non-Fiction). Paul, Tessa. (Animal Trackers Around the World Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (LRDC), 1998. 32 p. Order no. 9633 ($22.30 hdc.).
This beautifully illustrated, colourful, easy-to-read book from the Animal Trackers Around the World Series follows the lives of animals that dwell in the African Savannah. Featuring such creatures as the meerkat, springbok, galago and zebra, it discusses their physical characteristics, behaviour and of course. their distinctive tracks! Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 5 - Communities and Ecosystems
On the Brink (CD-ROM). (MP Express Series). Bytes of Learning Incorporated (BYE), 1997. ISBN 0-921849-85-0 ($39.95).
This resource utilizes the multimedia presentation program "MP Express." Illustrated menus help users to explore and collect resources for 56 endangered species. These resources include pictures, movies, sounds relating to each species plus background pictures, habitat pictures, land use pictures, data about endangered species and music scores. This material would be very useful when planning a presentation on endangered species or habitats.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 5 - Communities and Ecosystems; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Science: Middle Level
Picking Apples (Print-Non-Fiction). Saunders-Smith, Gail. (Apples Series). Capstone Press, Inc. (KRS), 1998. 24 p. ISBN 1-56065-585-2 ($9.95 hdc.).
Through full-page, attractive, coloured photographs and beginning readers. text, this little book from The Apples Series describes the process of picking apples. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a brief bibliography of print and Internet sites and an index/word list.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Plants; SCI 2 - Foods; SCI 2 - Plant Growth
Other Use: Kindergarten
Plant Growth (Print-Non-Fiction). (Addison Wesley Science & Technology 3). Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (LRDC), 2000. 43 p. Order no. 9715 ($8.95 pbk.).
(CAN) Filled with clearly explained activities and experiments, many of which students could do independently, this booklet from the Addison Wesley Science & Technology Series focuses on:
The numerous, vibrantly coloured illustrations help to make this a very appealing resource for students. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and a review section.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Plant Growth
Plants of the Rainforest (Video). (Rainforest for Children Video Series). Library Video Company / Schlessinger Media (MGR), 1996. 25 min. Dup. order no. V6831.
Extraordinary visuals introduce young students to some of the many flowers, vines, fungi and trees found from the forest floor to the top of the rainforest canopy. Presenting information on dozens of plants, this program explains the ecology of the forest and explores the human uses of the rainforest for food and medicine. It includes information on ajo trees, purple heart trees, nispero chicle trees, reseco trees, plantanilla trees, Panama hat plants, cecropia trees, chonta palms, kapok trees, coconut palms, strangler fig vines, orchids, monkey ladder vines, mushrooms and other fungi, curarina vines, nance trees, achetello trees, vacco trees, cocoa trees, golden fruit trees, escobilla plants and copiallo trees.
This program is closed-captioned for viewers with hearing disabilities.
Supporting print is available from Media Group.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Plant Diversity; SCI 5 - Plant Structure and Function
Properties of Matter (Video). (Matter and Its Properties Series). AGC United Learning (MMP), 1999. 18 min. No order number is required. ($95.00). Circulating Copy - No order number is required. ($215.00).
This program shows students how to use their five senses to determine the different properties of matter. It addresses properties such as size, colour, texture, odour, sound, mass and taste. Music and vivid images enhance the narration. A review quiz is included.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Properties of Matter; SCI 4 - Senses
Pulleys and Gears (Print-Non-Fiction). Campbell, Steve, et al. (Addison Wesley Science & Technology 4). Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (LRDC), 1999. 43 p. Order no. 9718 ($8.95 pbk.). Complete Set of 5 Books - Order no. 9803 ($33.70 set).
(CAN) Filled with clearly explained activities and experiments, many of which students could do independently, this booklet from the Addison Wesley Science & Technology Series focuses on:
The numerous, vibrantly coloured illustrations help to make this a very appealing resource for students. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and a review section.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Simple Machines
Rocks and Minerals (Print-Non-Fiction). Campbell, Steve, et al. (Addison Wesley Science & Technology 4). Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (LRDC), 1999. 43 p. Order no. 9924 ($8.95 pbk.). Complete Set of 5 Books - Order no. 9803 ($33.70 set).
(CAN) Filled with clearly explained activities and experiments, many of which students could do independently, this booklet from the Addison Wesley Science & Technology Series focuses on:
The numerous, vibrantly coloured illustrations help to make this a very appealing resource for students. Included are a table of contents and a review section.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Fossils and Rocks
Science Everywhere 1 (Print-Non-Fiction). Asselstine, Les, et al. Harcourt Canada Ltd. (HBJ), 1999. 259 p. ISBN 0-7747-0561-2 ($79.95 spiral-bound). Set of 14 Posters - ISBN 0-7747-0554-X ($79.95 set).
(CAN) This Ontario-based science and technology program includes a teacher. s guide and 14 posters. The teacher. s guide provides ideas for centres that offer opportunities for exploration and discovery via hands-on experiences. Science Everywhere 1 is organized into five units:
Each unit provides goals and objectives, assessment ideas, plus a list of materials needed. Included is a table of contents.
Fourteen large, attractive, laminated posters are available to provide visual references for concepts.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 1 - Plants; SCI 1 - Senses; SCI 1 - The Sky; Teacher Reference
Scientists (Print-Non-Fiction). Hacker, Carlotta. (Great Canadians Series). Weigl Educational Publishers (SBC), 2000. 48 p. ISBN 1-896990-03-7 ($24.95 hdc.).
(CAN) This easy-to-read, appealing resource from the Great Canadians Series highlights well-known Canadian scientists such as Frederick Banting, Charles Best, Roberta Bondar, Birute Galdikas, Michael Smith, Denis St-Onge and David Suzuki. Many photographs in both colour and black-and-white accentuate the text. The entries provide background information, key events in the scientists. lives, plus information on their early years, how they developed skills and their accomplishments. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a bibliography and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 4; SCI 5; General Reference
Other Use: Science: Middle Level
Sniffing and Smelling (Print-Non-Fiction). Pluckrose, Henry. (Senses Series). Raintree Steck-Vaughn Company (SBC), 1998. 30 p. ISBN 0-8172-5228-2 ($26.35 hdc.).
In this attractive picture book from The Senses Series, the outstanding, multi-coloured photographs and simple text offer a stimulus for exploring a child. s sense-dependent nature. This resource creates an opportunity for discussion of topics such as the sense of smell, the nose, the interrelationship of the senses, types of smells, messages from smells, smell preferences and daily habits for good health. It offers a list of starting points for thought-provoking questions relating to the topic of smell.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Senses
Other Use: Health Education: Elementary Level; Kindergarten
Sound (Print-Non-Fiction). Campbell, Steve, et al. (Addison Wesley Science & Technology 4). Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (LRDC), 1999. 49 p. Order no. 9717 ($8.95 pbk.). Complete Set of 5 Books - Order no. 9803 ($33.70 set).
(CAN) Filled with clearly explained activities and experiments, many of which students could do independently, this booklet from the Addison Wesley Science & Technology Series focuses on:
The numerous, vibrantly coloured illustrations help to make this a very appealing resource for students. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and a review section.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Sound
Spiders and Scorpions (Video). (Bug City Series). Library Video Company/Schlessinger Media (MGR), 1998. 23 min. Dup. order no. V6821. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G6821 ($2.00 loose-leaf).
Found in virtually every climate and habitat, spiders are arachnids (not insects), and this program from the Bug City Series examines all facets of spider life. webs and the spider. s use of silk, eating habits, growth, molting, mating habits and care of the young. The program reviews the lifestyle of scorpions, relatives of the spider and later presents tips on creating a spider habitat from common house or garden spiders.
This program is closed-captioned for viewers with hearing disabilities.
A teacher. s guide is available from Media Group.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Animals
Stability (Print-Non-Fiction). (Addison Wesley Science & Technology 3). Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (LRDC), 2000. 40 p. Order no. 9714 ($8.95 pbk.).
(CAN) Filled with clearly explained activities and experiments, many of which students could do independently, this booklet from the Addison Wesley Science & Technology Series focuses on:
The numerous, vibrantly coloured illustrations help to make this a very appealing resource for students. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and a review section.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Simple Machines
Sunflowers (Print-Non-Fiction). Saunders-Smith, Gail. (Plants Series). Capstone Press, Inc. (KRS), 1998. 24 p. ISBN 1-56065-489-9 ($15.45 hdc.).
Via very simple text and full-page, colour photographs, this appealing, little book clearly illustrates the life cycle of the sunflower. from seeds to sprouts to flowers back to seeds again. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, an index and a brief bibliography of print and Internet sites.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Plants; SCI 2 - Plant Growth
365 More Simple Science Experiments With Everyday Materials (Print-Non-Fiction). Churchill, E. Richard, Loeschnig, Louis V. and Mandell, Muriel. Black Dog and Leventhal (ALL), 1998. 320 p. ISBN 1-57912-035-0 ($19.98 hdc.).
In 32 themed sections, this appealing resource offers a different, simple, science experiment for every day of the year. These thoroughly tested experiments relate to physics, everyday foods, time and nature. Quirky experiment titles such as "Air-head Person," "The Kissing Balloons" and "Don. t Rain on My Parade" are sure to capture the interest of young students. The clearly explained instructions list the materials needed and tell students what to do, what happens and why. Plentiful, attractive illustrations enhance the text. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 3; SCI 4; SCI 5; SCI 6; General Reference
Other Use: Science: Middle Level
Touching and Feeling (Print-Non-Fiction). Pluckrose, Henry. (Senses Series). Raintree Steck-Vaughn Company (SBC), 1998. 30 p. ISBN 0-8172-5227-4 ($26.35 hdc.).
In this attractive picture book from The Senses Series, the outstanding, multi-coloured photographs and simple text offer a stimulus for exploring a child. s sense-dependent nature. This resource creates an opportunity for discussion of topics such as the sense of touch, the interrelationship of the senses, messages from touch, touch preferences and daily habits for good health. It offers a list of starting points for thought-provoking questions relating to the topic of touch.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Senses
Other Use: Health Education: Elementary Level; Kindergarten
Twister. 1st ed. (Print-Fiction). Beard, Darleen Bailey and Carpenter, Nancy, illus. Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Inc. (GWD), 1999. unp. ISBN 0-374-37977-7 ($26.95 hdc.).
The sudden terror of a tornado as seen through the eyes of two young children is captured in this thrilling picture book. Lucille and her brother Natt are playing in the yard when a storm begins to build. Their mother rushes them to a cellar near their rural trailer home and tells them to stay inside until she returns with an elderly neighbour. The frightened children play games in the clammy underground storeroom while they wait for her. The roaring wind rises and rises, then suddenly everything is silent until "with a ferocious roar, the twister strikes." The stormy chalk-like illustrations are filled with wild movement against the dark sky as people fight the wind, shout and scream and try to help one another. The devastation of the twister is shown, but the tender reunion of the mother with her children and the reassuring theme that life goes on after a disaster make this realistic picture book a good choice for reading aloud.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Weather
Using Nature's Gifts (Kit). Freeman, Marcia S. (People, Spaces & Places Series). Rand McNally (RMC), 1999. No order number is required. ($90.00 kit).
Through a big book and four identical student books, plus laminated, 27.5 by 21 cm colour photographs (Geo cards) and a teacher. s guide, this kit helps to inform young students of nature. s gifts and how we use them. It discusses land, wind, sand, trees and water.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Earth
Weather (Print-Non-Fiction). Campbell, Steve, et al. (Addison Wesley Science & Technology 5). Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (LRDC), 2000. 46 p. Order no. 9724 ($8.95 pbk.). Complete Set of 5 Books - Order no. 9804 ($33.70 set).
(CAN) Filled with clearly explained activities and experiments, many of which students could do independently, this booklet from the Addison Wesley Science & Technology Series focuses on:
The numerous, vibrantly coloured illustrations help to make this a very appealing resource for students. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and a review section.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Predicting Weather
What Is a Dog? (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie and Sotzek, Hannelore. (The Science of Living Things Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 2000. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-979-9 ($18.36 hdc.).
(CAN) This simple, little book from The Science of Living Things Series presents various types of domestic dogs, discussing their physiology, behaviour, food and pups. Colourful illustrations complement the text. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals
What Is a Living Thing? (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie. (The Science of Living Things Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 1999. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-879-2 ($18.36 hdc.).
(CAN) With simple, large-print text and a multitude of colourful illustrations, this resource from The Science of Living Things Series discusses the needs and characteristics of the living. including plants, people and other animals. It addresses topics such as breathing, feeding, energy, growth, movement and reproduction. Included are a table of contents, as well as a picture glossary and index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Air and Water; SCI 2 - Foods; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 2 - Plant Growth; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 3 - Plant Structures and Adaptations
What Is a Marine Mammal? (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie and Langille, Jacqueline. (The Science of Living Things Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 2000. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-936-5 ($18.36 hdc.).
(CAN) This simple, little book from The Science of Living Things Series explains the ways in which various types of marine animals have adapted to ocean life. It discusses their physiology, reproduction, diet and behaviour. It also offers a section that addresses dangers that affect marine life. Attractive, coloured illustrations enhance the text. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals
What Is a Marsupial? (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie and Levigne, Heather. (The Science of Living Things Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 2000. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-978-0 ($18.36 hdc.).
(CAN) With simple, large-print text and many brightly coloured illustrations, this book from The Science of Living Things Series describes the physical characteristics, behaviour and habitats of the main types of marsupials and the differences between them and placental mammals, including reproduction, gestation and birth. It also provides a short section on dangers to marsupials. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 -
Animals
What Is a Plant? (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie. (The Science of Living Things Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 2000. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-982-9 ($18.36 hdc.).
(CAN) With simple, large-print text and numerous colourful illustrations, this resource from The Science of Living Things Series introduces plant life, focusing on specific types such as carnivorous and parasitic plants, and concepts such as single cells, germination and photosynthesis. It also provides a section on plants and people. Included are a table of contents, as well as a picture glossary and index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Plant Growth; SCI 3 - Plant Structures and Adaptations
What Is a Primate? (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie and Levigne, Heather. (The Science of Living Things Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 1999. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-922-5 ($18.36 hdc.).
(CAN) With simple, large-print text and many brightly coloured illustrations, this resource from The Science of Living Things Series focuses on the physiology, social behaviour, food and reproduction of each group of primates including chimpanzees, orangutans, gorillas, gibbons, Old World and New World monkeys, marmosets, humans and more. It also provides a short section on how humans differ from other primates and one on dangers to primates. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals
What Is a Reptile? (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie. (The Science of Living Things Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 1999. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-881-4 ($18.36 hdc.).
(CAN) With simple, large-print text and many brightly coloured illustrations, this resource from The Science of Living Things Series focuses on various types of reptiles, discussing their physiology, behaviour, habitats, food and babies. It also provides a short section on dangers to reptiles. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals
What Is a Rodent? (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie and Langille, Jacqueline. (The Science of Living Things Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 2000. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-923-3 ($18.36 hdc.).
(CAN) This simple, little book from The Science of Living Things Series presents various types of rodents, discussing their physiology, behaviour, habitats, food and babies. Attractive, coloured illustrations augment the text. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals
What Is a Whale? (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie and Levigne, Heather. (The Science of Living Things Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 2000. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-935-7 ($18.36 hdc.).
(CAN) With easy-to-read print and numerous colourful illustrations, this book from The Science of Living Things Series begins by explaining what a whale is, followed by a brief description of the whale family tree. It then introduces the physiology, feeding, habitats, communication and behaviour of different whales. It also discusses whale watching and threats to whales. safety. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 2 - Oceans; SCI 3 - Animals
What Is an Amphibian? (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie and Langille, Jacqueline. (The Science of Living Things Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 2000. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-934-9 ($18.36 hdc.).
(CAN) With simple, large-print text and many brightly coloured illustrations, this resource from The Science of Living Things Series focuses on various types of amphibians, discussing their physiology, behaviour, habitats and life cycles. It also provides a short section on disappearing amphibians. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals
What Makes Up Matter? (Video). (Matter and Its Properties Series). AGC United Learning (MMP), 1999. 18 min. No order number is required. ($95.00). Circulating Copy - No order number is required. ($215.00).
This program introduces the abstract notion of the atom through vivid, three-dimensional animation. It explains the structure of the atom, including protons, neutrons and electrons. Examples of gold, silver and oxygen show how different atoms comprise compounds. Music and diagrams enliven the narration. A review quiz is included.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Properties of Matter; SCI 5 - Matter and Its Changes
Wondrous Creatures (Video). (Kids From CAOS: Science in Action Series, Volume 2). Deepbrook Productions (MGR), 1999. 30 min. Dup. order no. V6824.
This three-part program from the Kids From CAOS Series was designed to inspire young students through peer involvement and "hands-on" adventures in science. A host and a team of young reporters take students on a journey of discovery to explore the mysteries of Planet Earth.
In Virtual Chimp, students take Jane Goodall's 35 years of chimp research and use multimedia to create a Virtual Chimp. Viewers visit the wilds of Africa without leaving their desks.
In Mountain Lions, outside Sacramento, California once elusive mountain lions are being crowded out by invading humans. Viewers are shown how to protect this endangered species and themselves.
In Dinosaurs in the Subway, beneath the Hollywood freeway, construction workers are finding real-life ancestors of the mechanical monsters above and clues to a world 150 million years old.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Fossils and Rocks; SCI 5 - Communities and Ecosystems