0ur opinion: :Kids gobble cookies, blow bubbles, open and close a box of dress-up items, even sit on the potty to illustrate some of the 31 hand gestures taught throughout this excellent sign language video. Much like a mini video 'dictionary,' teaching focuses on word recognition alone--not the alphabet nor on full sentence structure--and covers a smart variety of simple verbs and nouns (based on American Sign Language and Signing Exact English). The format is simplistic but highly effective, ...
0ur opinion: :Did you know that antlers help an animal regulate its body tempature? Have you ever seen how ribs function to accommodate the movement of the lungs? Do you know which animal has the strongest jaws, the most developed forelimbs, the most powerful legs? Skeleton, part of the Eyewitness video series, has these and many, many more facts about the toughest part of our bodies. Skeleton is an ideal introduction to anatomical science for young viewers. lts visuals ...
0ur opinion:Description:Teaches vowels and consonants, word building, rhyming and vocabulary. Leap, Lily and Tad journey to the Word Factory where the Word Whammer, Sticky-lck-0-Rama and more amazing machines take letters and make them into words. Humoruos songs and an out-of-control word machine add to the fun. :Building words is an exciting and empowering experience for young children (and frogs) who have mastered individual letters and their sounds. When young Tad wants to nominate his Dad for a 'Best ...
0ur opinion: :We are everywhere! Mammals, born on dry land, have taken to the sea and the air as well, and we are all examined--from the tiniest shrew to the greatest whale--in DK Vision's Eyewitness: Mammal. Polar bear frolics, kangaroo hops, and the miracle of live birth all get their time in this highly entertaining, informative program. Why are we warm-blooded and how does that help? What makes us so smart? What about milk? Class Mammalia fascinates and delights ...
0ur opinion: :Dave Hood, cocreator and host of the There Goes a... series of videos for kids, takes us on a tour of the world of bulldozers, a natural favorite of those many children infatuated with earth-moving equipment. As usual, Hood shows us how these big machines work, what they do and why they do it, and how their functions interact with those of other construction-destruction vehicles. We meet bulldozer operators and see them pushing dirt, rocks, and debris ...
0ur opinion: :Dave Hood, cocreator and host of the There Goes a... series of videos for kids, takes us on a tour of the world of bulldozers, a natural favorite of those many children infatuated with earth-moving equipment. As usual, Hood shows us how these big machines work, what they do and why they do it, and how their functions interact with those of other construction-destruction vehicles. We meet bulldozer operators and see them pushing dirt, rocks, and debris ...
0ur opinion: :Dave Hood, cocreator and host of the There Goes a... series of videos for kids, takes us on a tour of the world of bulldozers, a natural favorite of those many children infatuated with earth-moving equipment. As usual, Hood shows us how these big machines work, what they do and why they do it, and how their functions interact with those of other construction-destruction vehicles. We meet bulldozer operators and see them pushing dirt, rocks, and debris ...
0ur opinion: :An obliging father-to-be performs head-to-toe (actually, toe-to-head) massage on his appreciative partner in this too-good-to-be-true instructional video. Still, it's worth a shot at guilting your partner into one of the three massages described in detail by massage therapist Michelle Kluck as the couple demonstrates each stroke. Much of the 25-minute video is dedicated to the feet and legs, as Kluck emphasizes the therapeutic benefit on the onslaught of symptoms a pregnant woman deals with in these body ...
0ur opinion: :Water, water everywhere... and DK Vision's on the scene! Eyewitness: Pond & River takes us on a wide-ranging expedition to the rivers of the world, from their hidden sources to their majestic mouths, also stopping to linger in ponds and lakes along the way. Freshwater ecosystems are fascinating, and we get to see some of the better-known and rarer denizens, from the piranha to the river dolphin. DK Vision's incredible graphics make for a thrilling ride, indeed; ...
0ur opinion: :Science goes 'Boing!' when Bill Nye shows up, and this fast-moving installment of his popular show is no exception. Reptiles & lnsects--Leapin' Lizards! uses the Science Guy's trademark wacky sounds and visual effects to get across a wide range of facts about some of our cold-blooded relatives and, as an added bonus, makes science and scientists look cool. We get to see venomous snakes, hissing cockroaches, and angry crocodiles in the safety of the living room. Nye ...
Small and light enough for a shirt pocket, Samsung's Helix YX-M1 is a one-stop audio entertainment center with an XM radio, a digital music player, and room for 50 hours of tunes, but it comes up short on battery life.
The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar puts you into the greatest fantasy of all time. For the first time, you can immerse yourself in the only authentic recreation of Middle-Earth to explore legendary lands, interact with famous characters like Gandalf and Aragorn, and create your own heroic story. The War of the Ring has commenced! As the Fellowship embarks on their quest to destroy the One Ring, you must defend the Free Peoples against Sauron's evil minion, the Nazgul Witch-King. Adventure solo or forge fellowships, battle hideous monsters and rise to fame in the most epic MMO ever launched.
FEATURES
Epic Storyline - The Lord of the Rings Online is the only MMO based on the extensive and beloved fantasy universe of J.R.R. Tolkien, and the first MMO to provide a compelling story behind players' actions. It is the original epic world that serves as the source for all other "me too" fantasy games.
Unique Combat and Advancement Systems - The Lord of the Rings Online implements unique game mechanics which surpass skills and levels to include accomplishment, traits and titles to help you gain experience in a variety of ways and to advance your character beyond traditional grinding.
Monster Battles - Jump in as a monster and battle against other gamers in a fast, action-packed session of monster vs. player combat.
Innovative Social Networking - The Lord of the Rings Online takes social networking tools to the next level. Besides in-game mail, chat, crafting and guild management tools, The Lord of the Rings Online uses next-generation features like integrated voice chat, instant messaging and automatically updated web pages with your characters' in-game stats. These innovative tools engage players, facilitate real-time communication and encourage community.