You've seen blueprints, and you live in a finished home--but have you ever wondered what happens in between? After seeing this lively, informative video, you'll practically be an expert on house building. Every phase, from bulldozers and concrete to insulation and stucco, is shown in a quasi-news format using only kids as talent. Bix, the anchor, introduces and explains each step, then cuts to Jenny, the "on-site" reporter, or to a montage of that particular stage. Young viewers will especially enjoy all the heavy machinery, noise and dust. Parents will have fun building the castle-playhouse that is demonstrated in 10 easy steps by the big Freddie Fieldstone puppet in a "bonus" segment. The video is quick-paced, the kids are articulate and engaging, and the concept of teamwork is emphasized, especially in the spot with former President Jimmy Carter highlighting Habitat for Humanity (which a portion of the video proceeds will benefit). Recommended. Aud: E, I, P. (E. Gieschen)
Let's Build a House!
(1996) 26 min. $12.95. Video Connection (dist. by Instructional Video). PPR. Color cover. ISBN: 0-9650773-7-3. Vol. 11, Issue 6
Let's Build a House!
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