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... filled with not only catchy music, but also fascinating facts about rockets, constellations, animal habits, gravity, and more. Zoom a Little Zoom is a choice pick for school and public library children's music collections, highly recommended!
All of the songs on this album are filled with interesting information, and I love how the songs take kids on so many different adventures in science. Not only do the songs inspire learning, but there are activity guides to accompany each and every song!
The musical duo has been working together for over thirty-five years and are regarded as trailblazers in family music. Between them they play dozens of instruments and have been lauded by Parent’s Choice, the American Library Association, and more.
As an educator I love finding ways to get kids excited about learning. My class loves everything about music and this album brings together fun tunes with great science!
Music is an incredibly powerful tool, and one that is under utilized in education. I hope we see more science and math based music.
..a fun, science, musical journey…..an educational yet catchy and fun CD all about Science…. intended to excite a new generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers.
...highly recommend! If you have a child that likes Science, they will love this CD!
What a smart, tuneful way to jump into the world of science.
An upbeat collection of catchy songs about rockets, animal habits, gravity and more, "Zoom a Little Zoom!" will certainly spark listeners' curiosities.
Let’s say you aced elementary school science when you were a kid, but go completely blank when your kiddo asks you, “What’s lightning made of?” Then the new album Zoom a Little Zoom, by the grand dames of kindie music, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, is just for you. The duo has re-recorded a treasure trove of fact-based science songs by Hy Zaret and Lou Singer, which were originally written in 1961. And the songs have a decidedly old-timey feel to them (two of the songs are Irish jigs). But my kids have been singing the title track nonstop and my 3-year-old son always giggles at the joke at the end of Why Does the Sun Shine? And if I have managed to relearn some basic science facts about vibration, gravity, snow crystals and the constellations, then I know my kids are absolutely soaking it up, too. Available at cathymarcy.com. — D.C.
“Zoom a Little Zoom,” is a delightful collection, filled with fun, energetic tunes on such topics as rockets, constellations and gravity. Among the clever ditties are “Snowflake, Snowflake,” “Vibration” and “What Is an Insect?” Cathy and Marcy deliver pleasing harmonies on these breezy, diverse recordings. Styles range from island to country to swing to klezmer. Guests include Riders in the Sky, Justin Roberts and Andy Offutt Irwin. The album includes an activity guide. Kids are sure to enjoy the whole package. This release will undoubtedly enhance their interest in science, as well.
“Zoom a Little Zoom,” is a delightful collection, filled with fun, energetic tunes on such topics as rockets, constellations and gravity. Among the clever ditties are “Snowflake, Snowflake,” “Vibration” and “What Is an Insect?” Cathy and Marcy deliver pleasing harmonies on these breezy, diverse recordings. Styles range from island to country to swing to klezmer. Guests include Riders in the Sky, Justin Roberts and Andy Offutt Irwin. The album includes an activity guide. Kids are sure to enjoy the whole package. This release will undoubtedly enhance their interest in science, as well.
The inherent license in “Zoom a Little Zoom” will have everyone up, moving, and learning about science at lightning speed!
... All of the selections below are must-haves for every collection ...
Using 10 songs released in 1961 as part of the educational collection Ballads for the Age of Science, Fink and Marxer create contemporary arrangements that showcase their own special sound. Each song covers a different science topic, including what makes lightning, the constellations, what makes an insect an insect, and gravity. With its STEM theme, fun sound, and information-filled lyrics, this album is a great addition to storytimes and classroom conversations.
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