Way Cool Science for Curious Kids!

JOIN WACKY HOST 'MAX ORBIT AND LEARN IMPORTANT SCIENCE CONCEPTS WITH LAUNCH OF THINKEROO® A NEW VHS SERIES FROM EMMY® AWARD-WINNING PRODUCERS

Bristol, Connecticut--A new video series inspires kids to think like scientists and explore their world in new and exciting ways. The first three Way Cool Science for Curious Kids!" VHS titles cover three major fields of scientific study: Rockfinders: Learn About Rocks and Minerals," Stormchasers: Learn About Weather and Climate" and Biotrackers: Learn All About Habitats" and will be available nationwide February 12, 2003 on VHS from Thinkeroo. Suggested retail price for each 30-minute VHS title is $14.95.

Thinkeroo is comprised of a team of Emmy® award-winning producers who created this new innovative live-action and computer graphics series that introduces kids ages 8 and older to the basic concepts and structures of science, following national educational standards used in schools across the country. But Way Cool Science for Curious Kids!" is a far cry from the dry educational films parents remember from their own school days. Energetic host Max Orbit" (Todd Alan Crane) instills his enthusiasm for science as he speaks directly to viewers, asking questions and emphasizing the words that real scientists use to describe the world. Dynamic scenes of nature, animals, and kids exploring their environment will get kids thinking" and encourage repeated viewings.

Stormchasers," Rockfinders" and Biotrackers" also offer kids concrete ways to interact with the scientific concepts theyre learning. Max Orbit leads the way, from demonstrating do-it-yourself science experiments using household objects, to hosting game-show style quizzes. These interactive segments make learning science even more fun.

The purpose of Thinkeroo is to show kids how science is relevant to their lives and make the learning process fun and interactive," explains Mark Mazzarella, vice president sales and marketing for Thinkeroo. Science affects every aspect of our daily lives. Through these videos, we hope to get kids thinking about their environment, questioning how things work, and experiencing how scientists approach the study of the world around us."

The first three releases in the Way Cool Science for Curious Kids!" series cover key scientific disciplines that just happen to be keen areas of interest for many children: geology, meteorology and zoology.

·   Rockfinders: Learn About Rocks and Minerals -- Learn all about rocks -- from what they are to how they are formed. Max Orbit introduces kids to the fascinating world of rocks, minerals and fossils and offers helpful tips about where and how to hunt for rocks and fossils. Learn how to make paint from ground-up rocks, soap and water, or create a modern-day fossil to discover how ancient fossils were formed and preserved.

·   Stormchasers: Learn About Weather and Climate -- What is weather -- and what causes it? Max Orbit leads on a wild and windy tour of weather extremes -- and introduces the basic concepts of meteorology, including the different layers of Earths atmosphere and the various climate zones. Learn all about the different types of clouds and about the water cycle. Build your own weather station at home -- including a working anemometer, barometer and rain gauge.

·   Biotrackers: Learn All About Habitats -- Why are habitats important? How do animals adapt and change to accommodate their surroundings? This video covers much more than just basic zoology -- Max Orbit shows how animals are perfectly suited to their environments. Learn how to create a wildlife-friendly habitat in your own backyard -- and make a birdfeeder that will attract all kinds of birds.

To extend and enrich the learning experience of each video, kids can download word jumble games and learn about other Thinkeroo products at www.thinkeroo.com.

Future releases from Thinkeroo in spring 2003 will concentrate on space, simple machines and scientific methods.

Thinkeroo is a division of Mazzarella Bros. Productions, known for their award-winning educational videos acclaimed by parents and teachers alike. Mazzarella Bros. received a 2001 Emmy® award for their documentary production of The American Puppet." All Thinkeroo videos are designed to get kids thinking about themselves and the world around them. Thinkeroo products stimulate imagination; nurture creativity and help children develop a love for learning.

To order Thinkeroos Way Cool Science for Curious Kids!" VHS series, call 1-800-477-7811.

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