New Product: Scrap Kins Build-It Book

March 25, 2011 By

Earth Day is around the corner and kids can start getting in the mood with Scrap Kins Build-It Book Volume 1, a book filled with recycling projects. Main characters the Scrap Kins are a monster family who live in a recycling center. They give readers step-by-step instructions for 12 projects, such as turning toilet paper tubes and milk cartons into pirate ships, bookmarks, bird feeders, and more.

All of the projects are constructed from materials that are found around the home, including paper towel tubes, cereal boxes, and juice cartons—no other materials are required.

The book, ideal for kids ages 6 to 9, is published by Crackle Press and is 32 pages. For more information, visit www.thescrapkins.com.

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New Sid the Science Kid Episodes for Earth Day

February 28, 2011 By

Sid the Science Kid will be celebrating Earth Day (April 22) with four new episodes, the week of April 18, on PBS Kids.

New episodes of The Jim Henson Company and KCET/Los Angeles animated preschool show will explore a different science theme related to the environment. As in every episode, Sid will begin each episode with a question and spend the day finding answers with help from his friends and family.

The episodes include “Where Did The Water Go?” (What happens to water that goes down the drain?) on Monday, April 18; “Clean Air!” (Why does Sid’s dad wear a mask when he paints?) on April 19, repeating on Earth Day; “Reused Robot” (Where does trash go when we throw it away?) on April 20; and  “Save The Stump” (Can an old stump be a home for tiny creatures?) on April 21.

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Scholastic Celebrates Earth Day with WordGirl

April 5, 2010 By

In honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Scholastic has announced that its TV series, WordGirl, will “fight the forces of planetary pollution” with an eco-themed episode titled “Earth Day Girl” that will air April 22 on PBS KIDS GO!. An “Earth Day Girl” early reader book from Scholastic and DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment will also be available.

In the “Earth Day Girl” episode, when the Birthday Girl learns that the Earth is having a special celebration (on her birthday!) she decides to teach the Earth a lesson. Will WordGirl find a way to stop the Birthday Girl and save Earth Day?

The WordGirl Earth Day Girl DVD gives fans a glimpse of the title episode and also includes seven new-to-DVD adventures, each of which introduces four new vocabulary words and reinforces their meanings in a variety of contexts. Special features include interactive games, video shorts, and coloring pages.

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