The way things work. Steam power / a Millimages, Pearson Broadband and Schlessinger Media coproduction in association with France 5, ZDF, TVO, TFO ; producer, Emmanuel Franck ; director, Diego Zamora.
1 videodisc (13 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide.
System Details
DVD, all regions, NTSC.
Note
Based on the book by David Macaulay.
"Teacher's guides included and available online" -- Container.
Audience
Grades 3-6.
Summary
Two young Mammoth Islanders enlist the help of a visiting inventor to design a machine that will make the rides at the amusement park much more exciting. After observing the power in the expanding steam of a tea kettle, they decide to build a steam engine that would convert heat energy to mechanical energy that will power everything from spinning cotton candy to powering roller coasters.
Note
Special features: discussion questions & activities.
Language
English and Spanish language soundtracks; closed-captioned.