Using vivid footage filmed on location around North America, this video explores the characteristics, locations, and inhabitants of the three main types of forest -- deciduous forests, coniferous forests, and rainforests.

"This program explores the various properties of magnets and the characteristics of magnetic force. Colorful graphics and real-life footage explain how magnets are used in generating electricity. Electromagnets and their many uses are demonstrated as well. Other terminology includes: magnetic poles, magnetic field, electric motor, generator, solenoid, and electromagnetism."

"This video explores the fundamental concepts of electrical energy. Easy-to-understand animations illustrate the concepts of electric charge and electric current. Examples of ways we use electricity are cited. Static electricity and the role it plays in creating lightning is also described. Important terminology includes: protons, electrons, repel, attract, charges, charged objects, electrical discharge, electric field, and electric force."

"Light will be introduced, as well as ways light is described and measured. Visual diagrams and hands-on experiments help students understand how light works. Important terminology includes: wave, electromagnetic spectrum, wavelength, energy, reflection, lens and prism."--Container.

Looks at some of the important characteristics of the earth, moon, and sun. Discusses phases of the moon, solar and lunar eclipses, tides, gravity, and the relationships between the earth, sun, and moon.

"The different types of living and non-living things found in an ecosystem are discussed. Examples of the interaction of living and non-living factors are provided. Other terminology includes: ecology, ecosystem, community, population, habitat, biotic factors, abiotic factors, producer, consumer, decomposer, predator, prey, energy, and food chain."--Publisher's catalog.

Vivid video footage and everyday examples help students understand and differentiate mixtures, solutions, elements, and compounds. Additional concepts and terminology: element, pure substance, properties, atoms, molecule, compounds, types of mixtures, suspension, colloid, and alloy.