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).

About Trout (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series II). Great North Productions (MGR), 1996. 24 min. Dup. order no. V3134.

(CAN) No, this isn't a fishing show, but trout fishermen have often been accused of being just as much naturalists as sportsmen. Viewers are invited to join the Nature Nut as he explores clear mountain streams and opal-coloured lakes in search of the elusive trout.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Air (Video). (Ask Oscar Series). Jacaranda Pr. (MGR), 1990. 26 min. Dup. order no. V9449.

Oscar the Mole enthusiastically explores the fascinating facts about air. A lively blend of animation and live action answers lots of intriguing questions about air.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Air and Water

The Amazing Coral Reef (Video). Video Project, The (MGR), 1996. 20 min. Dup. order no. V4786.

Created especially for elementary age children, The Amazing Coral Reef, provides an introduction to the wonder and importance of the world's coral reefs, as well as the environmental problems harming them. Using extensive underwater footage and age-appropriate narration, the program covers: how coral reefs are formed, basic ecological concepts, the importance of reefs to the oceans and humans, and the variety of environmental dangers they face.
Suggested Use: SCI 5 - Oceans
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

The Amazing Water Book (Print-Non-Fiction). Seed, Deborah. Kids Can Press (UTP), 1992. 104 p. ISBN 1-55074-003-2 ($9.95 pbk.).

(CAN) Packed full of excellent information on water, this book answers many questions students will have relating to water. Topics include everything from water in our bodies to large bodies of water in our world. Interesting games and experiments are presented. The many black and white cartoon-like drawings help to make this both an informative and fun book for students. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 5 - Matter and Its Changes; SCI 7 - Renewable Resources in Saskatchewan

Amazing Worlds Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Stoddart Publishing Co. Ltd. (GDS), 1990-92. 29 p. Order numbers follow. ($9.95 hdc.).

Large coloured photographs jump out at readers from the middle of each double page. Many interesting facts are then added around each picture. Smaller diagrams add to the visually enriched format. The book covers and endpapers are bordered in photographs supporting each title. Included in each book are a table of contents and an index.

Titles in this series include:

Animal Trackers Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Paul, Tessa. Crabtree Publishing Company (LRDC), 1997. 32 p. Order numbers follow. ($21.40 hdc.).

By knowing how to search for animal signs and traces, students will be well on their way to becoming animal trackers. The beautiful coloured drawings in this series help bring these animals to life. Students will read interesting facts about their dwellings, habits, and paw prints. Included in each book are a table of contents, glossary, and an index.

Titles in this series include:

By Lakes & Rivers By the Seashore In Fields & Meadows In Woods & Forests

Order no. 8380 Order no. 8381 Order no. 8378 Order no. 8379.

Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 5 - Communities and Ecosystems

Apples, Bubbles, and Crystals: Your Science ABCs (Print-Non-Fiction). Bennett, Andrea T. and Kessler, James H. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 1996. unp. ISBN 0-07-005827-X ($16.11 pbk.).

This book presents science ABCs with poetry and projects to teach scientific principles through experimentation and observation. The lighthearted poetry and colourful drawings will delight both teachers and students. Explanations of the scientific principles behind each experiment are listed at the end of the book.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Classifying Matter; SCI 2 - Air and Water; SCI 3 - Properties of Matter

Archibald Frisby (Video). (Reading Rainbow Series). GPN (CLC), 1995. 30 min. Order no. 5-4397 ($49.95). Circulating copy - Order no. 5-4397C ($99.95).

This story by Michael Chesworth is a humourous account of a boy whose curiosity leads him to take apart and study everything he finds. At summer camp, Archibald becomes a hero when he applies his scientific knowledge to activities such as kite-flying and baseball. Following the story, Levar Burton discusses scientific principles at work in the amusement park, and discusses inventions that were created as a result of scientific observation.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Simple Machines; SCI 5 - Machines and Work
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level

Avian Abodes and Birdsy Boudoirs (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). FilmWest Associates Distribution Ltd. (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9842.

(CAN) The easiest way for people to connect with wild birds is to attract them to their yards, and bird boxes are a sure way to receive a first hand look. In this program, John explains how to build bird boxes to the birds' satisfaction.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Backyard Bugs (Video). National Geographic Society (NGS), 1990. 15 min. Order no. N51446 ($110.00).

Young Antonio goes on an adventure in his "buggy" backyard. With the assistance of music and Antonio's drawings, viewers are shown how to classify bugs by counting their legs and body parts. The video also addresses the function of bugs' basic body parts and introduces metamorphosis of the caterpillar.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates

Bears: Polar Bears, Black Bears and Grizzly Bears (Print-Non-Fiction). Hodge, Deborah. (Kids Can Press Wildlife Series). Kids Can Press (UTP), 1996. 32 p. ISBN 1-55074-269-8 ($14.95 hdc.).

(CAN) This wonderfully illustrated book focuses on the three types of bears most common to Canada: the grizzly, black, and polar bear. Information is presented with simple pictures and language. This beautifully done resource will be welcomed by science teachers. Included are a table of contents, a short glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals

Big Wet Rodents (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). FilmWest Associates Distribution Ltd. (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9847.

(CAN) July 26^th is "Big Wet Rodent Day" and we celebrate beavers, muskrats, capybaras, butrias, aplodontias, Florida water rats, and other big rodents.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Bird: The Ultimate Multimedia Guide to the World of Birds (CD-ROM). (Eyewitness Virtual Reality Series). Dorling Kindersley, Inc. (LRDC), 1995. Windows - Order no. 8388 ($34.90).

When students enter the Bird wing of the Eyewitness museum, they enter the extraordinary world of the masters of flight. Students will learn about their habitats, anatomy, diversity, and their noteworthy roles in art and mythology. This museum is packed with interesting videos, animations, and interactive exhibits.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

The Bloom Is on the Rose (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). FilmWest Associates Distribution Ltd. (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9833.

(CAN) Next to birds, wild flowers attract most people to the study of nature. We discover many delightful blossoms, including Brown-Eyed Susans which inspire John's parody of a country tune.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Plant Growth; SCI 3 - Plant Structures and Adaptations

Butterflies and Flutter-bys (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). FilmWest Associates Distribution Ltd. (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9835.

(CAN) The butterflies were particularly co-operative for this program. It features stunning images of anglewings, fritillaries, and a territorial silver-spotted skipper. Lest anyone think of butterfly watching as a sissy sport, catch John's interpretation of the butterfly net as samurai sword.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Canada's Maple Tree: The Story of the Country's Emblem (Video). DeBeck Educational Video (MGR), 1995. 30 min. Dup. order no. V9862. Teacher's Guide - Order no. G9862 ($1.50 pbk.).

(CAN) Viewers learn how Canada's distinctive maple leaf flag came to be. Five of Canada's indigenous maples are located: sugar, broad leaf, Manitoba, silver and red. Viewers are also taken on a journey to view spring blossoms by the Pacific, a tree fort in the prairies, a summer splash in the Atlantic, the fall colours of Ontario and to celebrate Canada Day in the nation's capital.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Plant; Growth SCI 5 - Plant Structure and Function

Carabid Before It Gets Away (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series II). Great North Productions (MGR), 1996. 24 min. Dup. order no. V3135.

(CAN) What is a carabid? Why, it is a ground beetle, of course, and in most parts of the world there are as many species of ground beetles as there are birds. Too bad that so few people appreciate them--but isn't it handy that the Nature Nut is one of those overlooked few? Carabid races, anyone?
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Caterpiggles, Wiggles and Wiggles (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). FilmWest Associates Distribution Ltd. (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9849.

(CAN) This program looks at butterflies, moths, and caterpillars. How to find, identify, and rear caterpillars are addressed in this program.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Circle of Water (Video). (On Nature's Trail Series). National Geographic Society (NGS), 1995. 23 min. Order no. N51723 ($136.00).

On their explorative Saturday morning imaginative journey, three young children learn about the processes of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation, as well as three forms of water--solid, liquid, and gas. They also learn to appreciate the value of water to all life on earth.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Air and Water; SCI 3 - Heating and Cooling

Connections: The Living Planet Series (Print-Non-Fiction). McClaren, Milton and Samples, Bob. Ginn Publishing Canada Inc. (PRN), n.d. 48 p. Order numbers follow. ($9.35 pbk.).

(CAN) In an attractive format, this series provides information for observation, classification, and examination of environments, both urban and natural. The topics are timely and relevant. Poems, stories, legends, and activities make this an interesting, well-rounded resource. Each book in the series includes a table of contents and a related word list.

Titles in this series include:

The Air Around Us Teacher's Guide The Earth Feeds Us Teacher's Guide Earth-Friendly Cities Teacher's Guide Endangered Wildlife Teacher's Guide The Remarkable Rainforest Teacher's Guide The Sun-Powered Planet Teacher's Guide Water in Our World Teacher's Guide The Web of Life Teacher's Guide A World of Resources Teacher's Guide

0-7702-2024-X 0-7702-2025-8 0-7702-2047-9 0-7702-2049-5 0-7702-2015-0 0-7702-2017-7 0-7702-2005-3 0-7702-2007-X 0-7702-2000-2 0-7702-2002-9 0-7702-2027-4 0-7702-2029-0 0-7702-2010-X 0-7702-2012-6 0-7702-2020-7 0-7702-2022-3 0-7702-2039-8 0-7702-2041-X

Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Earth; SCI 4 - Plant Diversity; SCI 4 - Predicting Weather; SCI 5 - Communities and Ecosystems; SCI 5 - Resources

Crabapples Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie. Crabtree Publishing Company (LRDC), 1997. 32 p. Order numbers follow. ($20.45 hdc.).

Six highly engaging topics are included in this series The facts are presented in simple but interesting statements. The many colourful photographs and diagrams enhance the text. Each book includes a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and a page with further information about each of the remarkable photographs.

Titles in this series include:

Cranberry Bounce (Video). DeBeck Educational Video (MGR), 1991. 30 min. Dup. order no. V9861. Teacher's Guide - Order no. G9861 ($2.75 pbk.).

This program explores every aspect of North America's few original food crops. History, biology, sociology, geography, and cooking are all combined in a joyful romp with children during a visit to a cranberry bog. The lively "Cranberry Bounce" song enhances this informative video.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Plant Diversity; SCI 2 - Plant Growth; SCI 3 - Plant Structures and Adaptations; SCI 5 - Plant Structure and Function

Creepy, Crawly Creatures in Your Backyard (Video). (Unlovables Series). National Geographic Society (NGS), 1996. 15 min. Order no. N50587 ($110.00).

In an entertaining fashion, this program introduces some of nature's most "unlovable" backyard creatures such as bees, flies, spiders, moles, and skunks. Lively songs and amusing character voices help to explain why these pesky animals are vital to nature.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals

Deluxe Diptera, Fancy Flies (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series II). Great North Productions (MGR), 1996. 24 min. Dup. order no. V3132.

(CAN) Viewers might think it impossible for nature lovers to get much enjoyment out of fly watching, but after John introduces them to rainbow-eyed horseflies, delta-winged beeflies, and deadly predator robber flies, they might just change their minds. As usual, the Nature Nut goes to great pains to point out the obvious things that are right under our very noses, such as: "Flies, they fly. That's why we call them flies!"
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Dragonflies: On Whooshy Wings (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). FilmWest Associates Distribution Ltd. (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9846.

(CAN) They are fast, colourful, and just about everywhere. Viewers will see dragonflies and damselflies, from egg to larva to fast-flying adult.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Earth-Friendly Outdoor Fun: How to Make Fabulous Games, Gardens, and Other Projects From Reusable Objects (Print-Non-Fiction). Pfiffner, George. (The Earth-Friendly Series). John Wiley & Sons Canada Ltd. (WIL), 1996. 128 p. ISBN 0-471-14113-5 ($16.95 pbk.).

A variety of interesting individual and/or group projects are presented in this resource. A strength of these projects is that they use many "found" materials that invite exploration in the areas of plants, weather, environment, and the outdoors. The clear, simple directions are accompanied by large black and white diagrams. Students will enjoy these unique projects and learn about recycling along the way. This book includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Plant Growth; SCI 2 - Weather

Encyclopedia of Nature: The Essential Multimedia Reference Guide to the Natural World (CD-ROM). (Eyewitness Series). Dorling Kindersley, Inc. (LRDC), 1995. Windows - Order no. 8384 ($47.40). Macintosh - Order no. 8385 ($47.40).

This highly interactive CD-ROM explores hundreds of fascinating facts about plants, animals, and the habitats in which they live. With the inclusion of two interactive reference books, more than 120 animations and video sequences, and hundreds of photos and illustrations, students will learn about the living world around them.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Plant Diversity; SCI 5 - Communities and Ecosystems; SCI 5 - Plant Structure and Function;
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Extraordinary Animals Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Brown, Andrew. Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 1997. 32 p. Order numbers follow. ($8.96 pbk.).

With the use of large print and numerous coloured pictures, this series presents interesting facts on many extraordinary land and sea animals. Information about habitat, food, family, and unique features is presented. Included in each resource are a table of contents, an index, and a glossary.

Titles in this series include:

Amazing Sea Creatures Armored Animals Baby Animals Dangerous Animals

0-86505-569-6 0-86505-566-1 0-86505-567-X 0-86505-568-8.

Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Oceans; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates; SCI 5 - Oceans

The Fast and Furious World of Tiger Beetles (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). FilmWest Associates Distribution Ltd. (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9838.

(CAN) As an entomologist, John is a specialist on tiger beetles. He loves these fierce little predators. Some tiger beetles are brightly coloured, and all are fascinating. They are becoming almost as popular as butterflies.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Fatheads and Fish Watchers (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). FilmWest Associates Distribution Ltd. (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9839.

(CAN) In this show viewers catch fathead minnows spawning under a floating piece of wood, and even do some snorkelling with a guest--fish biologist, Hilary Jones.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Feelin' Squirrelly (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series II). Great North Productions (MGR), 1996. 24 min. Dup. order no. V3128.

(CAN) John looks for squirrel family animals, and finds everything from woodchucks along a major freeway to flying squirrels in a nest box intended for owls. For those who can't resist those big brown eyes, this episode is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Fish Fanatics and Guppy Guys (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series II). Great North Productions (MGR), 1996. 24 min. Dup. order no. V3123.

(CAN) Despite being captive, aquarium fish provide a very important link between people and nature. After exploring the topics of guppies, cichlids, and aquarium care, John sings a lively tune about "Ed, the Guppy Guy" and his fish-watching family.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Food Chain (Video). (On Nature's Trail Series). National Geographic Society (NGS), 1995. 22 min. Order no. N51721 ($136.00).

Three young nature enthusiasts learn about the food chain in their search for a "hooty monster." They explore a swamp, an old-growth forest, and deep, cold, ocean waters.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 1 - Plants; SCI 2 - Foods; SCI 3 - Animals

Getting Started in Science Fairs: From Planning to Judging (Print-Non-Fiction). Perry, Phyllis J. TAB Bks. (MHR), 1995. 183 p. ISBN 0-07-049526-2 ($18.66 pbk.).

Information for engineering and executing a school science fair is presented in this resource. The roles of the student, teacher, and parent are explained. Chapters include information on the scientific method, possible projects ideas, and exhibiting and judging at the fair. The projects stress hands-on, inquiry learning, focusing on the personal interests of the student. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Science Fair Projects
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Giant Dumbos of the Past (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). FilmWest Associates Distribution Ltd. (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9851.

(CAN) Viewers might think the dinosaur craze has peaked, that this theme has been approached from just about every possible angle they take John Acorn's tour of the dinosaur world today.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Dinosaurs; SCI 4 - Fossils and Rocks
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Graph Links for Innovations in Science (Kit). (Innovations in Science Series Levels 3-6). Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (HBJ), 1996. ISBN 0-7747-0174-9 ($207.95 kit).

This software package will enable students to develop numeracy skills. It can be used to explore graphing, interpreting experimental results, and data analysis. This resource material has strong connections to math. The graphing material is excellent and allows students a chance to compare different graphs and to pursue independent projects. The four student books provide many hands-on activities and the teacher's guide provides practical teaching strategies and comprehensive support for every student activity.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Measuring Matter; SCI 2 - Plant Growth; SCI 2 - Weather; SCI 3 - Animals
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Grasshoppers and Hocus-Pocus Locusts (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). FilmWest Associates Distribution Ltd. (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9848.

(CAN) Farmers hate them; fishermen use them for bait; they come in plagues and make chirping sounds. This video addresses the questions: Just what are grasshoppers anyway, and what are they doing down there in the grass?
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Guided Discovery Activities for Elementary School Science. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Carin, Arthur A. Merrill Publishing (PRN), 1997. 235 p. ISBN 0-13-506940-8 ($41.95 pbk.).

This excellent resource provides a wealth of ideas for both the generalist and the specialist. The ideas promote active discovery, a hands-on/minds-on, activity-based approach. The open-ended activities provide students with the opportunity for further exploration. Many of the activities are based on cooperative learning strategies. One section includes various activities to be used with students who have special needs. The author makes it clear that the needs addressed are exemplary, but not exhaustive. The charts, diagrams, and consistent format make this an easy book to use. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: SCI 3 - General Reference; SCI 4 - General Reference; SCI 5 - General Reference
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Have You Seen Bugs? (Print-Non-Fiction). Oppenheim, Joanne and Broda, Ron, illus. Scholastic Inc. (SCH), 1996. unp. ISBN 0-590-24322-5 ($13.60 hdc.).

(CAN) In this introduction to insects, vivid illustration and poetic language present information about movement, markings, homes, food, or reproduction of many types of bugs.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level

I Love Guinea Pigs (Print-Non-Fiction). King-Smith, Dick. Candlewick Press (UTP), 1995. unp. ISBN 0-7636-0150-0 ($7.99 pbk.). ISBN 1-56402-389-3 ($18.95 hdc.).

Dick King-Smith has written a tribute to a rodent that he loves very much--the guinea pig. He affectionately blends stories about his personal experiences with these animals with interesting information about them. For example, he tells readers that guinea pigs are chatty and they hardly ever get sick. The attractive line and watercolour illustrations of Anita Jeram enhance the text. This is an excellent resource for anyone who has or is considering a guinea pig as a classroom pet.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 3 - Animals
Other Use: Kindergarten

Keep Them Dung Balls Rollin' (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series II). Great North Productions (MGR), 1996. 24 min. Dup. order no. V3131.

(SK) From time to time, the Nature Nut brings in expert help, and with two of the world's top scarab beetle experts, he takes this episode to explore the prairies of Saskatchewan in search of these nifty critters. From the beliefs of ancient Egyptians to the writings of the French naturalist Jean-Henri Fabre, Acorn and his guests cover the topic from one end to the other, sharing their contagious enthusiasm for the semi-sacred scarabs.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

The Kids Canadian Bird Book (Print-Non-Fiction). Hickman, Pamela. (Kids Canadian Nature Series). Kids Can Press (LRDC), 1995. 32 p. Order no. 8368 ($10.45 hdc.).

(CAN) Observation, not collection, is the message presented in this excellent series by Pamela Hickman. The many fascinating and unusual facts about birds will be sure to spark interest in the reader. The book includes many activities and experiments students can do with a minimum amount of adult supervision. The detailed, colourful drawings and easy-to-follow format will delight the reader. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates

The Kids Canadian Plant Book (Print-Non-Fiction). Hickman, Pamela. (Kids Canadian Nature Series). Kids Can Press (LRDC), 1996. 32 p. Order no. 8370 ($10.45 hdc.).

(CAN) In this attractive resource, students are introduced to the provincial flowers of Canada. They will learn about the parts of a plant, what plants need to grow as well as facts about endangered plants and the importance of plants. Simple activities, experiments, and projects are explained. As with the other books in this series, children are encouraged to observe and protect nature. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Plant Growth; SCI 3 - Plant Structures and Adaptations; SCI 4 - Plant Diversity; SCI 5 - Plant Structure and Function

The Kids Canadian Tree Book (Print-Non-Fiction). Hickman, Pamela. (Kids Canadian Nature Series). Kids Can Press (LRDC), 1995. 32 p. Order no. 8371 ($10.45 hdc.).

(CAN) Pamela Hickman provides many interesting facts about trees indigenous to Canada in this excellent resource. The author includes numerous activities and experiments that provide hands-on opportunities for the student. The accurate, detailed illustrations will appeal to students. The strong message to observe and protect nature is presented. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Plant Growth; SCI 3 - Plant Structures and Adaptations; SCI 4 - Plant Diversity; SCI 5 - Plant Structure and Function

Ladybug, Ladybug (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). FilmWest Associates Distribution Ltd. (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9831.

(CAN) This show is devoted to those most lovable of all insects, ladybugs. Viewers are shown how to find and identify them, what they eat, and how they live. A highlight is learning why ladybugs are red and black, dramatically demonstrated when John's ladybug meets his pet leopard gecko.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Light (Video). (Ask Oscar Series). Jacaranda Pr. (MGR), 1990. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9450.

Oscar, the mole, gives viewers explanations of the solar system; the earth's rotation and motion around the sun; photosynthesis; reflection; the interdependency of light, energy, plants and animals; and the speed of light.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Light

Little Caribou (Print-Fiction). Fox-Davies, Sarah. Candlewick Press (UTP), 1996. unp. ISBN 1-56402-923-9 ($17.99 hdc.).

This picture book follows a caribou from his birth in early spring through one year's adventures on the Arctic tundra. Watercolour illustrations aid understanding of the caribou's migration patterns, food, dangers, and seasonal changes to the landscape.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level

Lizard Comes Along (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series II). Great North Productions (MGR), 1996. 24 min. Dup. order no. V3125.

(CAN) John Acorn explores the world of lizards in the Sonoran Desert near Tucson, Arizona. He finds not only a big, beautiful collared lizard, but wild Gila Monsters as well!
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates;
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Many Splendoured Moths (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). FilmWest Associates Distribution Ltd. (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9845.

(CAN) This program features many kinds of mots and an interesting way to look at them.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

The Missing Sun (Print-Fiction). Eyvindson, Peter and Brynjolson, Rhian, illus. Pemmican Publications Inc. (PEM), 1993. unp. ISBN 0-921827-29-6 ($9.95 pbk.).

(SK, I/M) When Emily moves from Regina to Inuvik, her mother and her friend Josie Tucktoo provide different explanations for the winter darkness in the Arctic. This picture book offers opportunities for students to discuss the Raven legend and the scientific understanding of changing seasons.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Weather
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level

Monster Malarkey (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series II). Great North Productions (MGR), 1996. 24 min. Dup. order no. V3124.

(CAN) John Acorn goes deep into Sasquatch Provincial Park in British Columbia in search or the truth about hairy manlike monsters.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Motion (Video). (Physics: What Matters, What Moves Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MGR), 1992. 15 min. Dup. order no. V9457. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9453 ($8.25 pbk.).

This program describes what movement means and how everything, no matter how stationary in appearance, is actually moving. It illustrates and explores a variety of trajectory, as well as velocity. It examines the influence of mass and gravity on motion.
Suggested Use: SCI 7 - Force and Motion
Other Use: Science: Secondary Level

Mountain Menagerie (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series II). Great North Productions (MGR), 1996. 24 min. Dup. order no. V3133.

(CAN) John Acorn went to Alberta's Kananaskis country in search of Pikas, Dippers, and other mountain animals.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

My First Look at Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Hickman, Pamela and Collins, Heather. Kids Can Press (LRDC), 1997. unp. Order numbers follow. ($4.85 hdc.).

(CAN) Flaps open in each of these small books to reveal fascinating secrets about the amazing world of nature. Students will enjoy participating in the cumulative text. On the end paper, the author adds further information and a possible activity for young children. The bright watercolours and interesting format will appeal to young students.

Titles in this series include:

Nature Photography: Close-Ups (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). FilmWest Associates Distribution Ltd. (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9834.

(CAN) John Acorn demonstrates techniques of close-up photography using 35 mm SLR equipment to show that good work is possible on any budget.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Light
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Nature Photography: Telephoto (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). FilmWest Associates Distribution Ltd. (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9863.

(CAN) Natural subjects are usually too small or far away for normal photo techniques. John Acorn discusses how to choose a telephoto lens, how to get close to your subjects, and how to hold the camera steady for best results.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Light
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Nature's Winter Snoozy (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). FilmWest Associates Distribution Ltd. (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9840.

(CAN) In winter, John Acorn manages to connect with all of the obscure, secretive creatures that will soon keep him occupied once the snow melts.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Oceans (CD-ROM). (Interfact Series). World Book, Inc. (WBIN), 1997. ISBN 0-7166-7212-X ($19.95 U.S.).

This exciting interactive CD-ROM program offers students the opportunity to find information, and to check their knowledge and understanding on many different aspects of our oceans. The book that accompanies the CD-ROM includes coloured photographs, interesting facts, stories, quizzes, and disk links. Tips on how to load the disk, how to use the disk, and troubleshooting solutions are explained. Included are a table of contents, glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 5 - Oceans
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

A Potted Potpouri (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series II). Great North Productions (MGR), 1996. 24 min. Dup. order no. V3129.

(CAN) After reading some of his fan mail, John Acorn shares some new photo tips, and caps the show off with a song about mites, written by a professor at Queen's University.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Scary, Slithery Animals in the Water (Video). (Unlovables Series). National Geographic Society (NGS), 1996. 15 min. Order no. N50589 ($110.00).

This video focuses on "unlovable" underwater beasts. It discusses where they live, survival techniques, and what they eat. Lively songs enhance the program.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 2 - Oceans; SCI 3 - Animals

ScienceSense: An Introduction to Scientific Inquiry, Science Projects and Science Fairs (Print-Non-Fiction). Haysom, John. (Curriculum Series). OISE Press (UTP), 1994. 133 p. ISBN 0-7744-0408-6 ($19.95 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - ISBN 0-7744-0409-4 ($9.95 pbk.).

This resource addresses the nature of scientific inquiry. It explains how to design experiments, how to control variables, how to make measurements, and how to make sense of their results. The resource provides an excellent introduction to scientific investigation at the Middle Level. The activity-based science ideas will engage students in active learning. The student text includes numerous graphs, charts, and diagrams. The teacher's guide provides background information for teachers as well as individual lesson plans. Included in each resource is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: SCI 5 - Resources
Other Use: Science: Middle Level; Science 10

Scientists and Inventors Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Webb, Michael. Copp Clark Ltd. (ADD), 1994. 28 p. Order numbers follow. ($13.13 hdc.).

Aimed at the Middle Level, each book in this excellent series outlines the accomplishments of an inventor or scientist in his/her field of work. The many coloured photographs add meaning to the text. Each book includes a table of contents, glossary, and an index.

Titles in this series include:

Scorpions, They Look Real Cool (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series II). Great North Productions (MGR), 1996. 24 min. Dup. order no. V3126.

(CAN) The Tucson area is renowned for scorpions. John Acorn spends time here searching for deadly poisonous centruroides, and setting up a terrarium for a huge Emperor Scorpion as well. Friends from the University of Arizona help out with the search.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Signs of Nature (Video). National Geographic Society (NGS), 1996. 20 min. Order no. N50584 ($110.00).

Host Mike Dun explores various parks (including Banff/Jasper National) for the purposes of introducing children to the vast world of nature that awaits the patient and quiet observer. He demonstrates how signs of nature reveal specific information and explains that students can find nature in nearby places such as neighborhood parks and even their own backyard.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Senses; SCI 3 - Animals

Snakes Without Feet Upon the Land (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). Great North Productions (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9844.

(CAN) Next to spiders, snakes are probably the most misunderstood creatures on earth. In the scenic badlands of Alberta, John Acorn goes in search of rattlesnakes, bullsnakes, and hognose snakes and meets some intriguing creatures along the way.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Soap Science (Print-Non-Fiction). Bell, J. L. Kids Can Press (UTP), 1993. 64 p. ISBN 1-55074-123-3 ($10.95 pbk.).

(CAN) Students will not only learn many interesting facts about soap in this resource, they will also have a lot of fun doing so. Topics ranging from soap bubble science to why rings form in the bathtub are presented. Each project includes a list of needed materials, numbered steps to follow, and an explanation of what happens. The large colourful diagrams and simple format make this an engaging book for all. Included are a table of contents, glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Air and Water; SCI 3 - Properties of Matter

Spiders: Wispy, Hairy and Fangy (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). Great North Productions (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9843.

(CAN) Viewers are invited to join John Acorn to learn about tarantulas, black widows, jumping spiders, wolf spiders, orb weavers, and more.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Spring Has Sprung (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). FilmWest Associates Distribution Ltd. (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9830.

(CAN) At Beaverhill Lake, one of North America's premiere birdwatching spots, John Acorn takes us on a tour of the countryside while watching for migrating shorebirds and raptors. The appearance of a hunting peregrine falcon, complete with a high-speed dive at a northern shoveller is most interesting.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Strands in the Web: 201 Activities for Teaching Environmental Awareness (Print-Non-Fiction). Smith, Roger. Pippin Publishing Ltd. (GUC), 1994. 176 p. ISBN 0-88751-035-3 ($24.95 pbk.).

(CAN) The various activities in this resource are intended to supplement, strengthen, and reinforce student interest in and concern for the environment. The 201 activities cover a wide range of curricular areas. The broad topics of "Exploring the Environment and the Universe," "Change," "Unity: The Wholeness of Nature," and "The Finite Planet," are subdivided into specific topics. The rich choice of activities encourages many teaching strategies and learning styles. Included are a table of contents, resource list, and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 5 - Communities and Ecosystems
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

There's Nothing Wrong With Frogs (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). FilmWest Associates Distribution Ltd. (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V8929.

(CAN) John Acorn dons chest waders and headlamps to show viewers a variety of frogs as they call, court, and lay their eggs in a nearby pond. Viewers learn how to properly care for captive-bred frogs in aquaria, and see some tadpoles going through the transformation from egg to tadpole to froglet.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Tracks in the Snow (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). FilmWest Associates Distribution Ltd. (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9828.

(CAN) In this program, shot in a lovely black spruce woodland, viewers are shown how to identify, interpret, photograph, sketch, and cast tracks.
Suggested Use: SCI 5 - Resources
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Trees for Life (Video). (On Nature's Trail Series). National Geographic Society (NGS), 1995. 22 min. Order no. N51719 ($136.00).

Three young nature enthusiasts find out that a tree has been chopped down and that the songbird that lived in the tree is missing. They pose the question, "How important is a single tree?" In their search for the songbird, they visit a tropical forest, an old-growth forest, an underwater forest, and a pond. Eventually, the songbird returns and the children have a new appreciation of the importance of a single tree.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 1 - Plants; SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 3 - Plant Structures and Adaptations

The Ultimate Human Body: A Multimedia Guide to the Body and How It Works (CD-ROM). Dorling Kindersley, Inc. (LRDC), 1994. Windows - Order no. 8386 ($47.40). Macintosh - Order no. 8387 ($47.40).

In this interactive CD-ROM, students will have the opportunity to take a fascinating journey into the secret world of the human body. With the use of illustrations, audio clips, and animations, students will learn about the structure, systems, and organs of the body. This easy-to-use program will make student research exciting and fun.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Cells and Systems; SCI 4 - Nutrition and Digestion; SCI 5 - Human Circulation and Breathing
Other Use: Science: Middle Level; Science 10; Science: Secondary Level

Undaloofs, The Hoof-ed Ones (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). FilmWest Associates Distribution Ltd. (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9841.

(CAN) When most people think of "wildlife," they think of ungulates--big grazing animals. In Elk Island and Jasper National Parks, John Acorn and guest Mike Sullivan track down fully half of North America's ungulate species.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Under the Microscope (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). Great North Productions (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9832.

(CAN) The world of microscopic life is an alien realm, literally right at our fingertips. Viewers learn about Antoni Van Leeuwenhoek, the inventor of the microscope, as well as amoebas, parameciums, and rotifers.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Wasps, Ants and Society in General (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). FilmWest Associates Distribution Ltd. (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9850.

(CAN) In this video, viewers are given the opportunity to look at the weird and wonderful lives of ants, bees, and wasps. Are their societies like ours, or are they more efficient and co-operative as some would have us believe?
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Water (Video). (Ask Oscar Series). Jacaranda Pr. (MGR), 1990. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9451.

Oscar, the mole, reveals the amazing facts about water. The program explores condensation, evaporation, buoyancy, flotation, and the whole water cycle of sea, clouds, rain, and rivers.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Air and Water; SCI 3 - Heating and Cooling

Water Bugs and Beetles (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). Great North Productions (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9837.

(CAN) John Acorn visits pond water to point out giant water bugs, whirlgig beetles, pond skaters, back swimmers, and others. This program also features the spectacular pond aquarium John has set up in the studio.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Water Strider Insider (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series II). Great North Productions (MGR), 1996. 24 min. Dup. order no. V3130.

(CAN) Reminiscing about the days when he worked in a water strider research laboratory, John Acorn takes viewers on a tour of the wonderful world of insects that walk on water. Superb close-up videography makes this a fascinating topic. Also included is Stenus, the living soap boat, and Acorn's unique demonstration of the soap boat principle.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

The Way Things Work: A Unique "Mammoth" Guide to a Magical World of Machines, Inventions, and Technology (CD-ROM). Macaulay, David. Dorling Kindersley, Inc. (LRDC), 1994. Macintosh - Order no. 8389 ($80.45). Windows - Order no. 8734 ($80.45).

Based on David Macaulay's book, The Way Things Work, this excellent CD-ROM provides information about processes and machines. It also explores principles of science, inventors, and the historic development of science and technology. Articles are cross-referenced with an index for rapid searching. This is a wonderful piece of software that uses the medium as it should--layers and links with lots to discover and many different ways to get there.
Suggested Use: SCI 5 - Machines and Work
Other Use: Science: Middle Level; Science 10; Science: Secondary Level

When Disaster Strikes Series 1st. ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Twenty First Century Bks. (FHW), 1994. 64 p. Order numbers follow. ($22.95 hdc.).

The causes and effects of some of the world's worst natural disasters are explained in this series On-the-scene photographs add to the text. Methods of predicting and possibly preventing some disasters are included. These topics communicate to the student how humans interact with the environment and how science is involved in these areas. Each book in the series contains a table of contents, glossary, and an index.

Titles in this series include:

Where?: Experiments for the Young Scientist (Print-Non-Fiction). Wood, Robert W. TAB Bks. (MHR), 1995. 133 p. ISBN 0-07-051638-3 ($13.56 pbk.).

Six areas of science are addressed in this resource: engineering, astronomy, chemistry, meteorology, biology, and physics. Each hands-on experiment begins with a question followed by a materials list, procedure, results, further studies, and a "Did You Know?" section. Black and white drawings add clarity to the text. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 5 - Resources
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Who?: Famous Experiments for the Young Scientist (Print-Non-Fiction). Wood, Robert W. TAB Bks. (MHR), 1995. 127 p. ISBN 0-07-051634-0 ($13.56 pbk.).

This resource provides experiments based on the work of famous and lesser-known scientists. Divided into four parts, each part relates to a different field in science: engineering, astronomy, chemistry, and physics. The experiments are broken down into the following sections: materials, procedure, results, further studies, and a "Did You Know?" section. Black and white sketches of individual scientists along with short biographies are included where appropriate. This resource contains a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 5 - Resources
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Wild, Wonderful Animals in the Woods (Video). (Unlovables Series). National Geographic Society (NGS), 1996. 15 min. Order no. N50588 ($110.00).

Enhanced by lively music, this program focuses on how "unlovable" forest creatures survive, where they make their homes, and how they survive.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 2 - Habitats

Wings, Stings, and Wriggly Things (Print-Non-Fiction). Jenkins, Martin. Candlewick Press (UTP), 1996. 24 p. ISBN 0-7636-0036-9 ($13.99 hdc.).

Fascinating facts about some of nature's most interesting creatures are featured in this resource. Snails, worms, spiders, and crickets are a few of the weird and wonderful subjects discussed. The colourful diagrams, selected text, and foldout pages make this an appealing and useful resource. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 1 - Animals; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates

Winter Bird Watching (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series). FilmWest Associates Distribution Ltd. (MGR), 1995. 24 min. Dup. order no. V9827.

(CAN) Host John Acorn demonstrates how to attract birds and explains how to use binoculars. The program identifies some colourful denizens of the winter woods.
Suggested Use: SCI 4 - Senses; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates; SCI 3 - Animals
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Wonderful Worms (Video). (Acorn: The Nature Nut Series II). Great North Productions (MGR), 1996. 24 min. Dup. order no. V3127.

(CAN) This program discusses Darwin's study of earthworms and includes a worm anatomy lesson.
Suggested Use: SCI 2 - Habitats; SCI 3 - Animals; SCI 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Other Use: Science: Middle Level