A polar desert, tundras are home to a small array of animal life. Found in the northern parts of the world, the tundra's ground is always frozen and is unique in that the winters are always dark and the summers, although short, are always light. How can life survive in this cold, and why does its winter last so long? Learn the answers to these questions and others in illustrations and hands-on experiments.
Addition & Subtraction (Kid-Friendly Computation)
Kids can say goodbye to math anxiety with the help of the learning techniques introduced in this series of teacher-aides. Drawing on visual and kinesthetic learning strategies instead of abstract concepts, even students who have always struggled with computation can become math whizzes. Each book is designed to replace the drudgery normally associated with rote memorization with the satisfaction and success gained from engaged, hands-on learning. The key is recognizing visual patterns that exist between numbers when they are arranged in global "wholes."
Our body is filled with cells - millions of them! From the nucleus to the cytoplasm - cells are an integral part of our body's structure since they carry out all life functions. Breathtaking microphotography helps viewers understand processes such as osmosis, cell division and the various kinds of cells that make up our body. These concepts are illustrated with hands-on experiments.
Our blood pressure and breathing patterns are the very basis of our existence. Learn about the heart and explore its anatomy. Also find out about the blood, and its four main components: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. Enter the respiratory system by exploring the nose, larynx and lungs. Find out about inhaling and exhaling, and how the two systems work together. The concepts are clearly illustrated with hands-on experiments.
The Human Body provides instruction on the human body, its systems, structures, and functions for children in third and fourth grade. Included are hands-on activities about the body and health-related information related to each system.
