| Description |
1 video media player (approximately 1 hr., 20 min.) : digital ; 20 x 13 cm + 1 power charging cord. |
| Playing Time |
014349 |
| Series |
Universe of stories: summer reading
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| Note |
Title from label. |
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Release date supplied by publisher. |
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Videos originally released individually by National Geographic, TMW Media Group, andTim Podell Productions. |
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Issued on Playaway Launchpad, a pre-loaded learning tablet. |
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Powered by rechargeable battery ; container includes one power charging cord with both USB and AC adapters. |
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Earphones not required for audio playback. |
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Device does not have Internet connectivity. |
| Audience |
Ages 10+. |
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Grades 5+. |
| Summary |
Number the stars Talk show format program about Lois Lowry's "Number the Stars." Topics covered include, what is courage, friendship, bravery, characters reaction to events, diversity and more. |
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A wrinkle in time Talk show format program that focuses on the thoughts, feelings and emotions that were felt in the reading of Madeleine L'Engles "A Wrinkle in Time." |
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Space, Earth & atmospher The award-winning Tell Me Why series, based on the books by Arkady Leokum, gives informative and easy to understand answers to the many types of questions that children ask about everyday subjects, in a simple and entertaining manner. This program answers questions such as "How big is the universe?" "What makes the stars shine?" and "Why does the moon change shape?" |
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Exploration of the solar system Since the beginning of space exploration in the 1950s, dozens of celestial bodies in the solar system have received a visit from probes. Learn about some of these space probes, that voyaged to the sun and to various planets, and about the data they sent back to Earth. |
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The atmosphere The atmosphere is the gaseous envelope that surrounds Earth. Although the atmosphere is a very thin layer, it plays an essential role in protecting the planet from solar rays and retaining some of their energy. The two main gases of the atmosphere are nitrogen and oxygen. Water vapor is found in the troposphere, the stage for most weather phenomena. |
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The Milky Way Our solar system is located in a galaxy with an evocative name: The Milky Way. From Earth, the Milky Way looks like a narrow strip of milky white. From outer space, it looks completely different--with a central bulb, which contains tens of billions of sstars, and a thin disc, formed of stars coiled into spiral arms. Our solar system is the Orion Arm. |
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The size of the universe The Universe is gigantic; measured distances are inconceivable on a human scale. The real size of the Universe remains a mystery. Observe a Russian nesting doll presentation that illustrates how the Universe is composed, from clusters of galaxies to quark particles. |
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The structure of the universe The Universe came into existence about 15 billion years ago, following the Big Bang. Today, the Universe is composed of billions of galaxies. Our galaxy, the Milky Way, contains billions of stars, including the sun, around which Earth orbits. |
| Contents |
Number the stars (approximately 21 min.) -- A wrinkle in time (approximately 22 min.) -- Space, Earth & atmosphere (approximately 30 min.) -- Universe of stories (5 videos) (approximately 7 min.) -- Exploration of the solar system -- The atmosphere -- The Milky Way -- The size of the universe -- The structure of the universe. |
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L'Engle, Madeleine -- Criticism and interpretation -- Juvenile films.
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Lowry, Lois -- Criticism and interpretation -- Juvenile films.
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Outer space -- Exploration -- Juvenile films.
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Planets -- Juvenile films.
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Space flight to the moon -- Juvenile films.
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Books and reading -- Juvenile films.
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Children's literature -- Stories, plots, etc. -- Juvenile films.
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| Genre/Form |
Educational films.
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Children's films.
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| Added Author |
L'Engle, Madeleine, speaker.
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Lowry, Lois, speaker.
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National Geographic Society (U.S.)
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TMW Media Group.
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Tim Podell Productions.
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Findaway World, LLC.
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| ISBN |
9781987159219 |
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1987159217 |
| Music No. |
LP001972 Findaway World |
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