School Library Journal articles from August 2007

School Library Journal archives from August 2007

Desert storm: by dumping Dewey, an Arizona library has stirred things up.(Editorial)(Editorial)
August 1, 2007... "LIBRARIES SHOULD BE RUN MORE LIKE BUSINESSES." THIS USELESS PLATITUDE came into play, by my reckoning, during the Reagan Administration and crept away quietly sometime after the Enron debacle, although it still rears its head from time to...

A great team: ALA and AASL need to stick together.(Letters)
August 1, 2007... WE ARE WRITING IN RESPONSE TO YOUR recent article "Should AASL Go It Alone?" (May 2007, p. 19). Despite a glitch from time to time, we think that the American Library Association and the American Association of School Librarians are a...

Bridge the gap.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... WHILE I SYMPATHIZE WITH THE SCHOOL librarians who feel disconnected from the ALA and other branches of librarianship, I must take issue with Katherine Koenig's call for me to "get a clue" about what a school librarian does each day (June 2007,...

Wikipedia vs. databases.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... I AM WONDERING WHY WE SHOULD GO WITH THE POPULAR instead of the trusted. The advice from "Can We Make Peace with Wikipedia?" (/role 2007, p. 26) makes me wonder if we are throwing in the towel for something that is quick, easy, and cheap, yet...

Creating future library users.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... I JUST READ YOUR EDITORIAL ABOUT THE importance of school librarians (April 2007, p. 11). You missed the most important part of school libraries: the students. School librarians not only educate students, but also encounter many more young...

Balls, blocks, board books.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... IN THE LETTERS SECTION OF YOUR MAY issue (p. 15), Bonnie Briceno defends parking her children in front of the Baby Einstein videos when she is too busy to interact with them. She opines, "Although I still don't like the idea of a toddler in...

Dangerous gender constructs.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... "THE LOST ARTS OF BOYHOOD." ARE YOU kidding me? This book (The Dangerous Books [or Boys, Collins, 2007; author interview appeared in Extra Helping, June 27, 2007) unscientifically and unabashedly presupposes that boys are hardwired for...

Nonfiction matters.(From SLJ.com)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... I just spent a very happy hour at my local library. John W. Glenn and I met with some 4-5th graders and a few adults to talk about our forthcoming book The World Made New. The neat part was the enthusiasm from both the kids and the adults,...

A fuse #8 production.(From SLJ.com)(Click: One Novel, Ten Authors)(Brief article)(Book review)
August 1, 2007... Click: One Novel, Ten Authors by Linda Sue Park and others. Arthur A. Levine (a Scholastic imprint). $16.99. A short story collection? Nothing in those three little words makes my heart beat any faster. Been there. Read that. Okay, so how...

Technology, boys dominate ALA conference: ALA's annual conference attracts record numbers to Washington, DC.(slj news)
August 1, 2007... If you don't already use gaming, wikis, blogs, and iPods in your lessons, you need to get moving. This year's American Library Association (ALA) annual conference in Washington, DC, made it abundantly clear that these technologies are essential...

Bill proposes 'highly qualified' librarians: Senators Jack Reed, Thad Cochran introduce SKILLS Act to boost student achievement.(slj news)
August 1, 2007... It's nice to have friends in high places. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a longtime supporter of school libraries, and Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS) recently introduced a bill that would include media specialists in the "highly qualified" category of...

Scholastic unveils BookFlix.(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... The ebook market for kids just got a little more exciting. Scholastic recently launched BookFlix, an educational Web site that pairs popular picture books such as Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type (S & S, 2000) by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin...

Museum creates art lessons for schools: Cincinnati Art Museum develops an art curriculum that meets national standards.(slj news)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... In this era of high-stakes testing, few librarians have time to teach art. That's why the Cincinnati Art Museum created a curriculum designed to engage young students in the subject--and improve their literacy skills. "Through a Child's...

More parents reading to their preschoolers: race, income, education have a direct effect on whether reading aloud is a daily activity.(slj news)
August 1, 2007... A growing number of parents are reading to their preschoolers at home daily, but black and Hispanic children are less likely than whites and Asians to benefit from this important form of literacy development, according to the latest government...

The summer of 2.0; Charlotte Mecklenburg fills dog days with tech.(TechKnowledge)
August 1, 2007... A gaming lab. "Mini-Fulbrights" for tech projects. A new series following up a successful program for learning Web-based tools. It's just another day at the office for Helene Blowers, public services technology director at the Public Library of...

Pink tentacle: www.pinktentacle.com.(Site of the Month)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Heaven knows the plethora of Web sites and blogs devoted to librarianship and education technology is a valuable resource for the community, providing information, tips, and the opportunity to share ideas with fellow members of your respective...

Gateway C.120x convertible notebook: Laptop/Tablet PC.(Test DRIVE)(Product/service evaluation)
August 1, 2007... Gateway, Inc., 7565 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618, 1-800-GATEWAY Operating system: Microsoft Windows Tablet Edition (Vista capable) $1,499.99. For complete pricing and specs, visit www.gateway.com. Cell phone manners are a hot topic...

It's not about the hardware.(TECHNOLOGY Up CLOSE)(digital whiteboard and SMARTNotebook from SMART Technologies)
August 1, 2007... This column is not about SMART Boards. It's about smart librarians, namely Maryalice Kilbourne, a K-12 media specialist from Avoca Central Schools, a single-building district in a small town in western NY. When I started my library practicum...

Samsung's new document camera.(The Buzz)(SDP-6500DXA from Samsung)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Document cameras open up all sorts of possibilities when it comes to classroom presentations. If you want to ramp up your read-alouds and more--and the budget allows--there's the latest digital presenter from Samsung. The SDP-6500DXA sports a...

iPhone goes squishy.(The Buzz)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Greg Allen calls his mom, who hand knit an iPhone, "insanely cool," and we couldn't agree more. Allen, who blogs at daddytypes. com, posted the backstory last month. For this New York/Washington, DC-based father of a three-year-old, the new...

Taking IT global.(The Buzz)(Making the Connection: Best Practices in Global Education and Collaborative Technologies)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Released by takingITGlobal an international, youth-led organization, "Making the Connection: Best Practices in Global Education and Collaborative Technologies" offers 15 case studies of educators from around the world who are harnessing the...

Social networking explained.(The Buzz)(Social Networking in Plain English by Common Craft)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... MySpace, shmySpace. What's all the fuss about social networking anyway? A brief, animated explanation of the concept is now available for your viewing pleasure. The sub-two-minute video "Social Networking in Plain English," is the latest in a...

Record video to hard disk.(More Buzz)(HD Everio GZ-HD3 from JVC)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... JVC has announced a new high-definition hard drive camcorder, this time in a compact size. The HD Everio GZ-HD3 follows up this year's earlier launch of the GZ-HD7, which enabled handy storage on a built-in hard drive. The GZ-HD3 has a 3-CCD...

Do-it-yourself clay animation.(More Buzz)(Claymation Studio from Honestech)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Who doesn't love Gumby and Pokey? Or, for you youngsters out there, Wallace and Grommit? Now, aspiring animators can create stop-motion video productions of their own with a new product. Launched at NECC, Claymation Studio, by Honestech, allows...

Algebra, the game.(More Buzz)(new game from Tabula Digita)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Math was never our favorite subject in school--most of us at SLJ being right-brainers. If only we had cool video games to teach us significant concepts like the software Tabula Digita introduced at the National Educational Computing Conference...

For scanning on the fly, Qipit.(More Buzz)(www.qipit.com)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Have you ever wanted to copy handwritten notes, a newspaper listing, or a whiteboard graphic, but didn't have a scanner nearby? Now there's Qipit. The free mobile online service allows you to copy documents, children's artwork, anything, with...

And a badge to prove it.(Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Change Agent badge)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... The best swag, as it turns out, was distributed at the American Library Association annual conference in DC. The "Change Agent" badge (at right) was issued to attendees who ensure that "knowledge and information are free and accessible to all."...

Unlock the Web.(Tools, trends, and gizmos)(QiGO)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... QiGOs (as in Key-Go) are handy little USB devices that launch a specific Internet experience when plugged into a PC. Marketing online content with a physical package is an interesting twist and one QiGO LLC is hoping will catch on with...

The space between.(Tools, trends, and gizmos)(review of www.imbee.com)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Imbee.com, a social networking site designed just for kids ages 8-14, now offers expanded features to help tweens create a more personalized experience online. "Kids should have more options beyond game playing," says Jeanette Symons, CEO for...

Answers updated.(Tools, trends, and gizmos)(www.answers.com)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Info-portal Answers.com showed off a slew of recently added elements to conference-goers at NECC. The 1-Click Answers feature, which allows yon to Alt-click on a term to reveal an AnswerTip bubble containing more information about that word,...

'One laptop' makes progress.(Tools, trends, and gizmos)(educational program, One Laptop per Child)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... The One Laptop per Child (OLPC) project has authorized mass production of its XO laptop, based on the release of the final Beta-4 (B4) model. The much anticipated nonprofit project intends to provide each child with a self-powered,...

Altered states: is transforming books a reckless experiment or a legal act?(Carrie on Copyright)(altered books)
August 1, 2007... One of our classes is Interested in creating altered books. According to the International Society of Altered Book Artists' (ISABA) Web site (www.alteredbookartists.com), an altered book Is "any book... that has been recycled by creative means...

A classic argument: it's crucial for kids to read good stuff, but there's also a place for fluff.(Teenage Riot)
August 1, 2007... I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MANY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COME TO MY LIBRARY to check out Erich Maria Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front (Little, Brown, 1929) the day before their assignments are due. What's it going to take for teachers to realize...

A storyteller's lament: a librarian looks at the rights and wrongs of sharing literature orally.(Up for Discussion)(Column)
August 1, 2007... "MORE OPPORTUNITIES EQUAL MORE RESPONSIBILITIES" IS A SIMPLE explanation of copyright. As a librarian, I can read or tell stories to children in the library or as part of a school visit. Fair use also permits me to tell stories in classrooms...

Divided we fall: the schism in our nation's schools is threatening a lot more than literacy.(Consider the Source)
August 1, 2007... I RECENTLY ATTENDED A TOWN MEETING ON IMPROVING HIGH SCHOOLS IN my home state of New Jersey. A panel informed us that the questions on the High School Proficiency Test--the exam our students must pass to graduate--aren't any tougher than those...

Song of myself: Sherman Alexie's first YA novel, 'the absolutely true diary of a part-time Indian'.(Under Cover)(Interview)
August 1, 2007... You were born with hydrocephalus (water on the brain), and you grew up poor on the Spokane Indian Reservation with alcoholic parents. How did you learn to read by the time you were three? Partly it was because my dad was a major genre...

The big three: the next generation of video consoles offers something for everyone.(The Gaming Life)
August 1, 2007... THE NEXT GENERATION OF VIDEO CONSOLES ARE HERE AND MANY librarians and media specialists might not be sure which system will give their library the most bang for the buck. Nintendo's Wii, the Xbox 360 Elite from Microsoft, and Sony's...

Wonder woman: Eliza Dresang, winner of the Scholastic Library Publishing Award, has always been ahead of the curve.(Cover story)
August 1, 2007... Long before MySpace, Second Life, and gaming were the rage, Eliza Dresang saw them coming. It all started in 1991, when she was a member of the Galdecott Award selection committee. Of all the books under consideration, she found herself being...

Chaos theory is the future! I like a tidy library, don't get me wrong! But an accidental--and very messy--discovery convinced me that ...(Comic)(Cartoon)
August 1, 2007... It all started with a relocated staff meeting. Hey, LaDuska, we're meeting in here this week. Wouldja mind moving these books, please? Sure, no problem... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I'm a bit of a NET FREAK, So I hope you'll...

Can you dig it? A high-tech twist on the treasure hunt, geocaching is a fun way to take learning outdoors.(treasure hunt-like method of teaching)
August 1, 2007... SEARCHING FOR BURIED TREASURE, deciphering a map, and encountering mysterious clues along the way--sound like fun? It's geocaching, a cool new activity that offers all the outdoor adventure and intriguing pursuit of a traditional treasure hunt,...

Tall tails.(focus on Classroom Criters)(Bibliography)
August 1, 2007... While not all teachers are going to be as enthusiastic as Miss Darling about classroom menageries, many do believe that class pets serve a purpose. Walk into Andrew Writnour's third-grade classroom at Smith School in Hillsdale, NJ, and you'll...

Student resources.(ON THE WEB)
August 1, 2007... The Care of Live Animals in the Classroom: A Resource Guide. www.usask.ca/education/ coursework/mcvittiej/resources/livingthings/animals.htm. College of Education, University of Saskatchewan. (Accessed 6/24/07) Gr 4 Up--This comprehensive...

Teacher resource.(ON THE WEB)
August 1, 2007... Classroom Critters: To Be or Not to Be? www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/classroom_critters_to _be_or_not_to_be.html The Humane Society of the United States, (Accessed 6/24/07) The pros and cons of classroom pets are thoughtfully discussed with...

Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists: Andy Warhol.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists: Andy Warhol. video or DVD. approx. 24 min. Getting to Know. 2007. $29.95. K-Gr 6--In this adaptation of one of Mike Venezia's "Getting to Know" books, students are introduced to the life and...

Drawing Power with Michael Moodoo: Pirate Drawing Adventure.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Drawing Power with Michael Moodoo: Pirate Drawing Adventure. DVD. 80 min. Moodoo Prods. 2007. ISBN 978-0-9762454-6-9. $29.99. Gr 3-7--Artist and former elementary school art teacher Michael Moodoo (Michael Dowell) guides budding young...

Introduction to Programming: Unlocking the Secrets.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Introduction to Programming: Unlocking the Secrets. DVD. 28 min. VEA. 2006. #INTRO19. $89.95. Gr 9-10--The program covers the basics of creating computer programs. While its scope is marginally adequate, the Cobal and C programming...

Creating Ballet Dreams with Rochelle.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Creating Ballet Dreams with Rochelle. DVD. 35 min. Prod. by Ballet Ovations. Dist. by Victory Multimedia. 2006, 2007 release. ISBN 0-9773458-1-5. $19.99. PreS-Gr 4--"If you can dream it, you can dance it," is the theme of this second DVD...

Creating Ballet Fun with Rochelle.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Creating Ballet Fun with Rochelle. DVD. 35 min. Prod. by Ballet Ovations. Dist. by Victory Multimedia. 2006, 2007 release. ISBN 0-9773458-0-7. $19.99. PreS-Gr 4--Rochelle, a young teenage ballerina, invites viewers to "come along with me...

Baby I.Q.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Baby I.Q (Series). 3 DVDs. approx. 35 min. ea. Brainy Baby. 2007. $17.95 ea. Includes: The World Around Us: Baby's First Word; The World Around Us: Colors; The World Around Us: Counting. PreS--The series is intended to encourage...

Your Baby Can Read!: Early Language Development System, Starter Set.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Your Baby Can Read!: Early Language Development System, Starter Set. DVD. 51 min. with sliding word/picture cards. Prod. by Smart Kids. Dist. by Your Baby Can. 2007. ISBN 978-1-59125-761-5. $16.95 PreS--This early reading program is...

Your Baby Can Read!: Early Language Development System, Vol. 1.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Your Baby Can Read!: Early Language Development System, Vol. 1. DVD. approx. 28 min. with sliding word/picture cards. Prod. by Smart Kids. Dist. by Your Baby Can. 2007. ISBN 978-1-59125-762-2. $16.95. PreS--Intended for children ages three...

The Adventures of Andy AppleButter.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... The Adventures of Andy AppleButter. DVD. 35 min. activity book online. Prod. Spazzmania Entertainment. Dist. by Library Video Co. 2005, 2006 release. $14.99. PreS-Gr 2--This award-winning, endearing 2-D cartoon features inventive...

Cracking College: 7 Secrets of Savvy Students.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Cracking College: 7 Secrets of Savvy Students. DVD. 36 min. College Crossroads. 2006. $19.95. Gr 9 Up--Justin Baer, 24, a "B" student in high school and a 2004 graduate with honors from New York University, hosts his film that offers tips...

The (Netiquette) Edge.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... The (Netiquette) Edge. video or DVD. 21 min with tchr's. guide. Learning ZoneXpress, 2007. video: ISBN 1-57175-290-0, DVD: ISBN 1-57175-435-0. $79.95. Gr 6 Up--With so many different ways of communicating using technology, teens are on the...

Woodhead Saves the Farm.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Woodhead Saves the Farm. DVD. 30 min. Prod. by It's A Fine Mess Prods. Dist. by AV Cafe. 2006. ISBN 0-966496-83-3. $12.95. PreS-Gr 3--Thoroughly incompetent farm hand Woodhead makes a complete mess of things on the farm on the day when...

Careers in the Sciences.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Careers in the Sciences (Series). 3 rides or 3 DVDs. 25 min. ea. Prod. by Cambridge Educational. Dist. by Films Media Group. 2007. video: ISBN 978-1-4213-5948-9, DVD: ISBN 978-1-4213-5949-6. $239.95 ser. Includes: Careers in the Earth Sciences;...

Confessions of a Fashion Designer.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Confessions of a Fashion Designer. video or DVD. 13 min.(closed captioned). Learning ZoneXpress. 2007. video: ISBN 1-57175447-4, DVD: ISBN 1-57175-448-2. $79.95. Gr 6 Up--DeBora Rachelle, owner of a dress company specializing in prom and...

Confessions of an Interior Designer.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Confessions of an Interior Designer. video or DVD. 12 min. (closed captioned). Learning ZoneXpress. 2007. video: ISBN 1-57175-445-8, DVD: ISBN 1-57175-446-6. $79.95. Gr 6 Up--Interior designer Brandi Hagen loves her job but admits that she...

Confessions of Chefs and a Restaurateur.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Confessions of Chefs and a Restaurateur. video or DVD. 15 min. (closed captioned). Learning ZoneXpress. 2007. video: ISBN 1-57175-443-1, DVD: ISBN 1-57175-444-X. $79.95. Gr 6 Up--Students learn the pros and cons of being a chef from...

Interview Performance.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Interview Performance. DVD. 26 min. VEA. 2006. #INTER8. $89.95. Gr 11 Up--The information provided in Interview Performance is similar to the material offered in VEA's Ten Things Not to Do in an Interview (SLJ, July 2007), but it also...

Ten Things Not to Do in an Interview.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Ten Things Not to Do in an Interview. DVD. 30 min. VEA. 2006. $89.95. Gr 10 Up--A male actor, assuming the role of a personnel manager for a variety story, provides useful, practical advice for first-time job seekers as he conducts an...

A Child's Way to Yoga.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... A Child's Way to Yoga. DVD. 28 min. A Child's Way to Yoga. 2006. $17.99. PreS-Gr 3--This yoga film stands out from many of the recently released preschool exercise videos because it is fun yet provides clear instructions that make...

Nutrition for Life One: Pregnancy, Infancy and Childhood.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Nutrition for Life One: Pregnancy, Infancy and Childhood. DVD. 39 min. VEA. #NUTRI3. 2006. $89.95. Nutrition for Life Two: Youth, Adulthood and Late Adulthood. DVD. 25 min. VEA. #NUTRI4. 2006. $89.95. Gr 10 Up--These two programs,...

Nutrition for Physical Activity.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Nutrition for Physical Activity. DVD. 30 min. VEA. 2006, 2007 release. #NUTRI5. $89.95. Gr 7 Up--A basic overview of nutritional concepts and an explanation of how physical performance is related to diet is presented in this Australian...

Fairy Tales, Fantasy, and Storytellin' Fun!(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Fairy Tales, Fantasy, and Storytellin' Fun! DVD. 36 min. Storytellin' Time. 2006, 2007 release. ISBN 0-9722213-5-2. $19.95. PreS-Gr 3--Nationally recognized storyteller and educator Mary Jo Huff is featured in this fun-filled collection...

Giraffes Can't Dance.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Giraffes Can't Dance. video or DVD. 7 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Weston Woods. 2007. video, ISBN 978-0-439-02731-1: $60; DVD, ISBN 978-0-439-02732-8: $59.95; cassette with hardcover book, ISBN 978-0-439-02733-5: $24.95; CD...

The Librarian from the Black Lagoon.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... The Librarian from the Black Lagoon. video or DVD. 9 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's, guide. Weston Woods. 2007. video, ISBN 978-0-439-02771-7: $60; DVD, ISBN 978-0-439-02772-4: $59.95; cassette with paperback book, ISBN 978-0-439-02773-1:...

Seven Blind Mice.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Seven Blind Mice. video or DVD. 7 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Weston Woods. 2007. video, ISBN 978-0-439-02780-9: $60: DVD, ISBN 978-0-439-02781-6: $59.95; cassette with hardcover book, ISBN 978-0-449-02782-3: $24.95; CD with...

Strawberry Shortcake: The World of Strawberry Shortcake & Strawberry Shortcake in Big Apple City.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Strawberry Shortcake: The World of Strawberry Shortcake & Strawberry Shortcake in Big Apple City. DVD. approx. 80 min. Allumination Filmworks. 2007. #AFW27409. $14.98. PreS-Gr 1--Fans of Strawberry, Shortcake will be thoroughly engaged by...

A Treasure in My Garden.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... A Treasure in My Garden. DVD. 50 min. with hardcover book. The Secret Mountain. 2006. ISBN 1-923163-14-1. $24.99. PreS-Gr 3--In the book, Stephane Jorisch's unique illustrations accompany parts of songs by Quebecois singer/poet Gilles...

Two Chinese Tales: Stories in the Chinese Folktale Tradition.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Two Chinese Tales: Stories in the Chinese Folktale Tradition. video or DVD. 18 min. with tchr's. guide. Nutmeg Media. 2007. video: ISBN 1-933938-10-2, DVD: ISBN 1933938-25-0. $69.95. PreS-Gr 3--Two picture books--The Seven Chinese Sisters...

Shakespeare Works!(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Shakespeare Works! DVD. 46 min. Prod. by KJ Films Ltd. Dist. by Landmark Media. 2006, 2007 release. $195. Gr 7 Up--This gimmicky and somewhat silly overview of Shakespeare's life, time and plays may hold the attention of students who would...

Ready for Beginning Math.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Ready for Beginning Math. DVD. 55 min. with worksheets. Quality Time Education. 2007. $45. PreS-Gr 1--This early learning title strikes just the right balance between fun and educational programming. Recognizing shapes, counting, adding...

All Systems Go Again!(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... All Systems Go Again! DVD. 30 min. VEA. 2006. #ALLSY1. $89.95. Gr 9 Up--Live-action studies of athletes along with graphics of how the muscles and body systems function demonstrate how our bodies use energy. The program details the three...

Astonishing Army Ants.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Astonishing Army Ants. DVD. 55 min. Carl Reittenmeyer, Dept. of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. 2006. ISBN 978-0-9792367-0-9. $20. Gr 9 Up--Astonishing Army Ants was compiled from decades of field research in the rainforests of Costa Rica,...

Fossil Fuel: Power Play, Pt. 3.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Fossil Fuel: Power Play, Pt. 3. video or DVD. 52 min. Prod. by Danish Television. Dist. by Landmark Media. 2005, 2006 release. $195. Gr 9 Up--The film's intention is to persuade its viewers that consumers' reliance on fossil fuels for power...

Journey to Planet Earth: The State of the Ocean's Animals.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Journey to Planet Earth: The State of the Ocean's Animals. video or DVD. 55 min./25 min. edited version. Prod. by Screenscope in assn. with South Carolina Educational Television. Dist. by Screenscope. 2007. $149. Gr 7 Up--Ocean species are...

The Way Cool Game of Science: Matter.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... The Way Cool Game of Science: Matter. DVD (closed captioned). Disney Educational Prods. 2007. ISBN 1-59753-150-2. $49.95. Gr 4-8--This science review game can be played on a DVD player or on a PC or Mac containing a DVD drive. Two teams...

Weather on the Move.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Weather on the Move. video or DVD. 14 min. (closed captioned) with tchr's. guide. Visual Learning. 2007. video: ISBN 978-1-59234-176-4, DVD: ISBN 978-1-59234-177-1. $79.95. Gr 3-5--The key elements of weather are presented in a clear,...

Stick 'em Up!, Vol. 1: Learning Sign Language Rules!(Stick 'em Up!, Vol. 2: Learning to Sign Is Cool!)(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Stick 'em Up!, Vol. 1: Learning Sign Language Rules! DVD. 31 min. Sign Language Interpreters of Cleveland. 2006. ISBN 0-9645572-105. $34.95 (+$4.95 s/h). Stick 'em Up!, Vol. 2: Learning to Sign Is Cool! DVD. 33 min. Sign Language...

Teaching Signs for Baby Minds.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Teaching Signs for Baby Minds (Series). 3 DVD. range 25-85 min. Prod. by Signs for Intelligence. Dist. by AV Cafe. 2006, 2007 release. $24.95 ea. Includes: Everyday Signs (ISBN 0-89455-900-1); Concepts & Combinations (ISBN 0-89455-901-X);...

Adalil: The Mistress of Tents.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Adalil: The Mistress of Tents. DVD. color. approx. 45 min. National Film Network. 1991, 2006 release. ISBN 0-8026-0272-X: $139.95 (pub. perf.), ISBN 0-8026-0271-1:$24.95 (home use). Gr 10 Up--There are few images more iconic than that of...

Chalo Festival Time.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Chalo Festival Time. DVD. 30 min. Hindi Kids. 2006. $14.95. PreS-Gr 6--Two young hosts take viewers along on a magic carpet ride to share a number of festivals with children in India. Narration is available in English, Hindi, Gujarati,...

Rebels Remembered: The Civil Rights Movement in Colorado.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... Rebels Remembered: The Civil Rights Movement in Colorado. 3 DVDs. 3 hrs. Prod. by Alweis Film. Dist. by Rebels Remembered. 1997-2005, 2007 release. ISBN 978-0-9796020-9. $99.95 (+ $3.95 s/h). Gr 7 Up--The film illustrates the volatile...