Blue Planet is a six level series for elementary students. It integrates content instruction in science with English language instruction, promoting language acquisition in a wide range of interesting topics and contexts. A good variety of hands on activities and experiments will help students make a connection between what they can see, do, and touch and the scientific basis of their findings, thus making learning about their world both engaging and relevant. Features: ◆ Attractive, clear new design with and emphasis on photographs. ◆ Opening spread outlines unit objectives and teaching focus. ◆ New language signposted in Words to Know boxes on each double page spread. ◆ New component Project Book offers opportunity for hands on science in the classroom. ◆ A CD ROM for each level offers songs (and lower levels) and games.Blue Planet is a six level series for elementary students. It integrates content instruction in science with English language instruction, promoting language acquisition in a wide range of interesting topics and contexts. A good variety of hands on activities and experiments will help students make a connection between what they can see, do, and touch and the scientific basis of their findings, thus making learning about their world both engaging and relevant. Features: ◆ Attractive, clear new design with and emphasis on photographs. ◆ Opening spread outlines unit objectives and teaching focus. ◆ New language signposted in Words to Know boxes on each double page spread. ◆ New component Project Book offers opportunity for hands on science in the classroom. ◆ A CD ROM for each level offers songs (and lower levels) and games.