As one of PBS's most outstanding science programs, 'The New Explorers' has distinguished itself as a leader in educational television. Winner of many awards - including 12 Emmys, the 1993 Peabody Award, the NEA Lamp of Learning Award, and the Westinghouse American Association for the Advancement of Science Award - this landmark series has consistently brought the scientific process of discovery to young people in fresh and exciting ways.
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An entry in The New Explorers books, adapted from the PBS series of the same name. The television techniques of overly dramatic prose, tightly framed images, and quick cut-away discussions do not translate well into print. There are too few details given on the contemporary scientists who are mentioned, and too little context provided for their work in animal intelligence, brain size, languages, etc. A busy format includes marginal full-color photographs from the programs, colored captions, pull-quotes, and borders; readers may be dazzled, but they won't come away with integrated information. (glossary, further reading, index) (Nonfiction. 8-10) -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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The books are attractive, with large helpful illustrations on almost every page...The web sites appear to be great jumping off places for young investigators. In these books, children can see real scientists at work in challenging situations. Their concepts of science, scientists, and career opportunities will be expanded -- Science Books & Films, January / February, 1998
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This review is from: Animal Intelligence: Why Is This Dolphin Smiling (The New Explorers) (Library Binding)
This is the book to the tv program "The new Explorers" about dolphins. I haven't seen the program on tv but the book is basicly aimed at children. Reading this book I get the impression someone who isn't good at writing anyways was trying to write simple so young readers would understand. Sometimes it is at the level for a 6 year old, other parts are written more complex that this age group wouldn't be able to fully understand. Many of the photos are stills from the video tape and hence the quality is poor. All in all the impression I have from this book is not too positive. To me it looks like a sloppy job to get some secondary sale from the TV program. I've seen better books for children about dolphins.
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