This is a CD-ROM (Mac version) which explores the habitats of the Earth using multimedia to deepen students' knowledge and understanding of themes, places and topics, Through the use of interactive research, children learn about different environments, natural resources, weather and climate, population and the Earth's resources. The CD features seas and oceans, polar regions and tundra, coasts, island habitats, wetlands, rivers and lakes. The disk is intended to encourage geography skills and would also be useful for studies in science, information technology and environmental studies at Key Stage 2 and 3. The CD has the following key features: an index available from all screens to help the user find information in seconds; a glossary which is easily accessed from all screens; curriculum notes highlighting the statements in the National Curriculum; a user guide containing technical advice and tips on how to use the disk and narration which helps to explain the text, animation or video.

 

This is volume 4 in Land Habitats And Water Habitats .

This book is suitable for Key Stage 2. KS2 covers school years 4, 5 and 6, and ages 8-11 years. A key stage is any of the fixed stages into which the national curriculum is divided, each having its own prescribed course of study. At the end of each stage, pupils are required to complete standard assessment tasks. This book is aimed at the following children: primary school, secondary school .

This book was published 1997 by Hachette Children's Group .

The author, Sally Morgan, is an experienced nature photographer and writer of books for children.