School Library Journal articles from February 2009

School Library Journal archives from February 2009

Civil unrest: public libraries need our help more than ever.(public library budgets)(Editorial)
February 1, 2009... In his inaugural address, President Obama called on Americans to confront "our collective failure to make hard choices." Well, I've got a hard choice I'd like Americans to make: let's lobby harder for increased funding for our public libraries....

English companion: englishcompanion.ning.com.(Site of the Month)(website for English language teachers)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When teacher Lisa Park needed help, she turned to the online community of English Companion. With the spare subject line "Macbeth," she wrote: "Ninth grade. It'll be my first time teaching this text. Any help would...

Google boosts VA schools: search giant's largesse is also good business.(Tech Knowledge)(Google Inc.'s partnership with Virginia's Fairfax County Public Schools)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While no stranger to business partnerships, Fairfax County (VA) Public Schools (FCPS) has befriended one of the biggest, inking a new deal with Google to start this year. FCPS, the 12th largest system in the...

NComputing X300/virtual desktops.(Test DRIVE)(Product/service evaluation)
February 1, 2009... Full details available at www.ncomputing.com/Solutions/Xseries.aspx Kits for converting one Windows or Linux-based computer into four workstations available through resellers for about $219. Keyboards, mice, monitors and other peripherals not...

What's next for social bookmarking?(THE NEXT BIG THING)(websites that offer tools and services for librarians)
February 1, 2009... Social bookmarking-sharing lists of Web finds online to be accessed from anywhere, by anyone-has been a great tool for librarians to gather, organize, and disseminate the best of the Net. Though an improvement over storing such files on a...

Microblogging: it's not just twitter: reach out and connect, up to 140 characters at a time.(Cool TOOLS)
February 1, 2009... What Web 2.0 program has been used by a successful presidential candidate, has helped to free a journalism student jailed after a political rally in Egypt, and has been part of American Red Cross communication during disaster relief? Yes, it's...

Spore comes to life.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Z Corporation's 3D printing technology that makes sculptures of characters from the Spore video game)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Players of the acclaimed video game Spore can now bring their creatures to life. At Spore Sculptor, users can design creature, choosing from a multitude of body parts (a minimum two legs are required and, sorry, no...

Scanned books into MP3s.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Plustek BookReader V100)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... A new text-to-speech device has been making some noise of its own. At last month's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Plustek showed off its latest scanner, the BookReader V100, which turns printed text into a spoken audio file. To use, simply...

Slick new ereader.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Foxit eSlick e-book reader)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Move over, Amazon Kindle and Sony Reader. The Foxit eSlick is a new ebook device, featuring a six-inch display and the same E Ink technology of those other guys. But the eSlick, which includes a 2GB SD card and...

New from WowWee.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Cinemin projector)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A trio of micro projectors--one designed to pair with the iPod and iPhone--debuted at CES. The Cinemin suite of pico projectors by WowWee boasts DLP Technology and comes in three highly portable models: the candy...

Teen Tech Week.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Young Adult Library Services Association)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OMG, it's TTW. To help inspire librarians for the March 8-14 event, YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) is offering three new VoiceThread presentations, including "Teen Tech Week on a Budget." Users can...

Cover all angles with Flipbac.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(camera accessory)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Sweet ]ittle camera accessory Flipbac gives shutterbugs a whole new perspective. Whether you are trying to shoot over a crowd, shoot flora the hip, or dip down for a worm's-eye view, this hinged viewfinder allows you to see a reflected image of...

A textbook example: what not to do when books are scarce and money is slim.(Carrie on Copyright)
February 1, 2009... Since we don't have enough textbooks for every student, our principal says It's time to scan one of the books (or at least the seven or so chapters that we plan to use) and post the material on our school's Web site or email it to the 85...

Conversations with dead people: mysterious deaths always seem to delight.(Nonfiction Booktalker)(Written in Bone: Buried Lives in Jamestown and Colonial Maryland; Bodies from the Ice: Melting Glaciers and the Recovery of the Past; Royal Murder: The Deadly Intrigue of Ten Sovereigns)(Book review)
February 1, 2009... Murder. Mysterious deaths. Mummies. They all add up to a "can't miss" booktalk. "Delicious death," as Agatha Christie used to call her favorite subject. Some recent and gloriously illustrated books about historical bodies serve up a...

The quest for authenticity: a writer reveals how she finds the heart of a story.(Up for Discussion)(Essay)
February 1, 2009... In my early days as a nonfiction writer, I mostly wrote books that offered straightforward, informed narratives for young readers. Then, as my writing evolved, I delved into subjects that affected me more personally and I began to write a new...

Pitch perfect: Jonah Winter's 'you never heard of Sandy Koufax?!' is a real winner.(Under Cover)(Interview)
February 1, 2009... Many people think that Sandy Koufax Is the greatest left-handed pitcher of all time. But I recently heard some callers on a talk radio program question whether he deserved to be In the Baseball Hall of Fame. To me, that's like wondering If......

Share your story: a little marketing goes a long way.(The Gaming Life)(teaching modern board games in libraries)
February 1, 2009... Are you really gaming in your library? Or, perhaps, a better question to ask yourself is whether or not you are telling people that you are supporting gaming in your library. It is critical to remember that there is a difference between what...

A dirty little secret: self-censorship is rampant and lethal.(effects of self censorship among librarians)(Essay)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WHEN BARRY LYGA FINISHED WRITING HIS SECOND YOUNG ADULT NOVEL, HE KNEW THERE'D BE TROUBLE. After all, Boy Toy was about a 12-year-old who has sex with a beautiful teacher twice his age, and Lyga expected it to spark...

Be still my heart: a shameless guide to sweet, sexy romance novels for teens and tweens.(young adult romance novels)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IN MY OTHER LIFE, YOU KNOW, THE FANTASY ONE, I'm a school librarian by day, complete with tortoiseshell glasses and a hot factor of 10. By night, I transform into something akin to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, at which...

World class: the latest Outstanding International Books list offers tales that speak to every student.(List)
February 1, 2009... TALK ABOUT AN INTERNATIONAL EFFORT. Some of the world's best children's book artists got together to help Amnesty International celebrate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights' 60th anniversary in We Are All Born Free, one of the 42 titles...

That's infotainment! Screencasts are ideal for helping users get the most from your library. Here's how to make your own video tutorials.
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE FIRST THING I WANT TO DO at the beginning of each new semester is dive into the course material and get my students as excited as I am about what we'll be studying over the coming months. The last thing I want to...

Engines of change.(focus on: THE AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION)(Bibliography)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A SEARCH IN ANY SCHOOL LIBRARY will identify numerous resources on the 19th-century topics of slavery, Westward expansion, and the causes of the Civil War. However, a similar search about the American Industrial...

David Macaulay: Mill Times.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... David Macaulay: Mill Times. DVD. 60 min. PBS Home Video (shoppbs.org). #MILT606. $24.99. Gr 4-6--Macaulay, author of Mill (Houghton, 1983), discusses how the American Industrial Revolution shifted production from the home to the factory...

Industrial Revolution.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... Industrial Revolution. 2 videos or DVD. 44 rain. Educational Video Network (evndirect.com). 1995. ISBN 1-589502654-5. $79.95. Gr 6 Up--This two-part production discusses the unique conditions that sparked the British Industrial Revolution....

The Industrial Revolution, Capitalism, and the United States of America.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... The Industrial Revolution, Capitalism, and the United States of America. video or DVD. 32 min. with tchr's. guide. Hawkhill Assocs. (hawkhill. com). 2006. #823/#823DVD. $89. Gr 10 Up--The Enlightenment ideals of the American Revolution and...

Living History: Living During the Industrial Revolution.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... Living History: Living During the Industrial Revolution. video. 23 min. with tchr's, guide. Prod. by United Learning. Dist. by Discover)' Education (store.dis coveryeducation.com). 2003. $69. Gr 6-9--Footage from living history and...

On the web.(focus on: THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION)
February 1, 2009... RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS: Eli Whitney. http://eliwhitney.org. The Eli Whitney Museum, Hamden, CT. (Accessed 12/21/08). Gr 5 Up--This well-crafted Web site offers extensive information about Whitney and includes biography, detailed overviews...

Art with Mrs. Smith: Painting a Butterfly.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... ART with Mrs. Smith: Painting a Butterfly. DVD. 30 min. with tchr's, guide. Prod. by Pacific Coast Professional Media. Dist. by ART with Mrs. Smith. 2008. ISBN 0-9821289-2-4. $39.95. Gr 2-8--Tisha Smith, an art teacher, designed this...

School House Hop.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... School House Hop. DVD. 45 min. Prod. by Jumping Fish Prods. Dist. by Big Kids Prods. #M262-DVD. $19.95. K-Gr 8--Filmed in a school gymnasium, cafeteria, and hallway, a group of grade school through teenage students are taught a variety of...

Dottie's Magic Pockets.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... Dottie's Magic Pockets. DVD. 50 min. Prod. by Pink Pea. Dist. by Midwest Tapes. 2008. $16.99. PreS-K--Intended for children living in gay and lesbian households, this program contains two episodes which take place in Dottie's colorful...

Fun with the ABC's.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... Fun with the ABC's. DVD. approx. 30 min. Little Horizons. 2008. $12.99. PreS--After a rousing rendition of the "Alphabet Song," each letter of the alphabet (upper and lower case) and a word that corresponds with it is presented along with...

The Emotion Commotion Series.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... The Emotion Commotion Series. video or DVD. 60 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide. Human Relations Media, 2008. ISBN 978-1-55548-370-8. $269.95. Gr 3-6--This complete curriculum explains emotions and offers coping strategies in...

Parenthood: Are You Prepared?(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... Parenthood: Are You Prepared? video or DVD. 20 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide. Human Relations Media. 2008. ISBN 978-1-55548-771-3. $139.95. Gr 9 Up--The four sections of this program--"Emotional Preparation," "Physical...

Workplace Etiquette: Why Being Polite Counts on the Job.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... Workplace Etiquette: Why Being Polite Counts on the Job. video or DVD. 20 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's. guide. Human Relations Media. 2008. ISBN 1-55548-774-4. $139.95. Gr 9 Up--Getting a lob and keeping it are two separate issues....

The Case of Cool Al: A Johnny Clue Mystery.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... The Case of Cool Al: A Johnny Clue Mystery. DVD. 13 min. Human Relations Media. 2008. ISBN 978-1-55548-457-6. $99.95. Gr 3-6--Johnny Clue, a young detective in a trench coat, is tracking down clues to discover why the kids in his town are...

Diabetes: Why Many Teens Are at Risk.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... Diabetes: Why Many Teens Are at Risk. video or DVD. 20 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide. Human Relations Media. 2008. ISBN 978-1-55548682-2. $139.95. Gr 7 Up--In this complete curriculum about the risks of teens contracting...

Meals in Minutes: Kitchen & Food Safety.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... Meals in Minutes: Kitchen & Food Safety. DVD. 19 min. Learning ZoneXpress. 2008. ISBN 1-57175-694-9. $49.95. Gr 6 Up--Comedian Stevie Ray stars as both the cheerful "Do" chef and his bumbling "Don't" counterpart via split screen in this...

Nutrition Myths and Facts.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... Nutrition Myths and Facts. video or DVD. 20 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's. guide. Human Relations Media. 2008. ISBN 978-1-55548-666-2. $139.95. Gr 7 Up--A teen narrator introduces commonly held mythsabout nutrition and interviews...

Teen Depression: Signs, Symptoms and Getting Help.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... Teen Depression: Signs, Symptoms and Getting Help. video or DVD. 20 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide. Human Relations Media. 2008. ISBN 978-1-55548-768-3. $139.95. Gr 7 Up--Depression may be most difficult to diagnose in teens...

Wikis, Podcasts, and Blogs, Oh My! Web Tools for Your Library.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... Wikis, Podcasts, and Blogs, Oh My! Web Tools for Your Library. video or DVD. 28 rain. Library Video Network. 2008. ISBN 1-56641-110-6. $99. For library professionals and staff who are mystified by the plethora of electronic information...

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes DVD 6 hrs. DVD Bookshelf. 2008. ISBN 1932556-88-5 $12.95. Gr 7 Up--Twelve short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring Sherlock Holmes and his partner, Dr. Watson, are narrated with screen displays of...

Folk legend Peter Yarrow.(Media NEWS)(Peter Yarrow Songbook Series)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Folk legend Peter Yarrow, of Peter, Paul, & Mary fame, has launched the Peter Yarrow Songbook Series of CDs/books: Favorite Folk Songs and Sleepytime Songs ($16.95 ea., Sterling Publishers). Each package includes a CD of 12 engaging folk songs...

Still Motion Media.(Media NEWS)(release of MobiStories Baby Loves Jazz books in digital format)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Still Motion Media, the creator of MobiStories, a provider of digital books for children, has added two Baby Loves Jazz books (Price, Stern, 2006) by Andy Blackman Hurwitz to their offerings. The award-winning board books with CDs, Ella...

The latest episodes of the Naruto Shippuden.(Media NEWS)(internet release of Naruto Shippuden animated series)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... The latest episodes of the Naruto Shippuden (English-subtitled) animated series are being offered for viewing free on the Naruto Web site, naruto.com, to provide near-simultaneous Japan-U.S. release of this popular Japanese series. According to...

World of Goo.(Media NEWS)(Best Independent Game award)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... World of Goo (2008, Brighter Minds Media), a physics-based puzzle game where players build geometric stuctures by connecting goo balls, was created by independent studio 2D Boy and released on the PC, Mac, and WiiWare platforms. This addictive...

Farmer Duck.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... Farmer Duck. DVD/CD. 6:50 min. hardcover book, activity pack. Candlewick. 2008. ISBN 978-0-7636-3512-1. $14.99. PreS-Gr 1--This versatile title offers a unique package of interactive opportunities. Martin Waddell's winning tale...

Grammar Tips for Students.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... * Grammar Tips for Students (Series). 8 DVDs. 23 min. ca. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide. Prod. by Schlessinger Media. Dist. by Library Video Co. 2008. $39.95 ca. Includes: Grammar Tips for Students: Common Usage Errors (ISBN...

Naruto the Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... Naruto the Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom. 2 DVDs. approx. 1:35 hrs. Viz Media. 2008. ISBN 1-4215-2271-3. $29.98. Gr 7 Up--When the rich, spoiled, and demanding Prince Michiru and his equally awful son, Hikaru, return home...

Otto Runs for President.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... Otto Runs for President. DVD. 12 min. Weston Woods. 2008. ISBN 978-0-54510650-4: $59.95; CD, ISBN 978-0-54510686-3: $12.95; CD with hardcover book, ISBN 977-0-545-10690-0: $29.95. PreS-Gr 4--It's election time at Barkadelphia School in this...

The Gladys Aylward Story.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... The Gladys Aylward Story (Torchlighters: Heroes of the Faith Series). DVD. 30 min. Prod. by Christian History Institute and Voice of the Martyrs. Dist. by Vision Video. 2008. #501244D. $14.99. Gr 3-6--It's 1940, and the Japanese army is...

Drinking Water: Bottle or Tap?(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... Drinking Water: Bottle or Tap? (Planet H20 Series). DVD. approx. 9 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide. New Dimension Media. 2008. ISBN 159522-684-2684-2. single site: $49, multi site: $99. Gr 5-8--This brief program, from a...

Nuclear Energy.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... Nuclear Energy. DVD. 23 min. VEA. 2007, 2008. $89.95. Gr 9 Up--The process by which nuclear fission generates electricity, including its hazards and benefits, is discussed in this informative film. Computer animation demonstrates the...

Our Place in Space: Astronomy.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... Our Place in Space: Astronomy. DVD. 30 min. VEA. 2008. $89.95. Gr 7 Up--Wonderful graphics and animation illustrate core principles and perspectives of astronomy. Topics include early astronomy, celestial clockworks, telescopes, and new...

Renewable Fuels.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... Renewable Fuels. DVD. 24min. VEA. 2008. $89.95. Gr 6 Up--First-rate visuals, quick editing, and well-done narration combine to create an admirable program that outlines the environmental impacts of renewable and non-renewable energy...

The Riddle in a Bottle.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... The Riddle in a Bottle. DVD. 30 min. Carl R. Sams II Photography. 2008. ISBN 9780-9770108-8-2. $19.95. K-Gr 3--Laura and Robert Sams, The Riddle Solvers, take viewers on a fascinating adventure to solve a riddle found inside a bottle...

Rock 'n Learn: Earth Science.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... Rock 'n Learn: Earth Science. DVD. 61 min. Rock 'n Learn. 2008. ISBN 978-1934312-05-6. $19.99. Gr 5-8--Animated characters Kevin, a fifth grader, Tara the Globe, and Marko the Pencil[TM] prepare students for standardized tests in Earth...

Ancient History: The Maya.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... * Ancient History: The Maya. DVD. 30 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's, guide. Prod. by Centre Communications. Dist. by Ambrose Video. 2008. $49.99. Gr 7 Up--Zay Harding (PBS's Globe Trekker) hosts an exploration of one of the most...

Global Wonders.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... Global Wonders (Series). 4 DVDs. approx. 35 min. ea. Global Wonders. 2008. $19.99 ea. Includes: Global Wonders: African Americans (ISBN 1-4157-4651-6); Global Wonders: Around the World (ISBN 1-4157-4652-4); Global Wonder: India (ISBN...

Indian Boarding School Keeping the Culture Alive.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... Indian Boarding School Keeping the Culture Alive. 2 DVDs. 27 min. ea. Pyramid Media. 2008. $250 set; $149 ea. Includes: Beyond the Mesas (ISBN 1978-1-55981-935-0). Beautiful Resistance (ISBN 978-1-55981-936-7). Gr 9 Up-These films document...

Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... * Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School (Circle of Life Series). DVD. 80 min. (closed captioned). Rich-Heape Films. 2008. #RHFll5. $29.95. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gr 10 Up-This outstanding documentary chronicles the...

The Rape of Europa.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... * The Rape of Europa. DVD. 1:57 hrs. with tchr's, guide. Menemsha Films. 2008. $29.95. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gr 7 Up-Adolf Hitler ordered the looting of European and Russian art treasures from public and private collections in order...

SS United States: Lady in Waiting.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... SS United States: Lady in Waiting. DVD. 57 min. Choices Inc. 2008. ISBN 978-1933724-24-9. $19.95. Gr 9 Up-Anchored forlornly at a Philadelphia dock floats an icon from an age of affluent transatlantic travel, once the pride of America's...

The Story of Ruby Bridges.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2009... * The Story of Ruby Bridges. DVD. 12 min. with tchr's, guide. Nutmeg Media. 2008. ISBN 1-933938-60-9. $49.95. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] K-Gr 4-This true story (Scholastic, 1995) by Robert Coles recounts the actions of Ruby Bridges, a...

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
February 1, 2009... Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (unabr.). 3 CDs. 2:57 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2008. ISBN 978-0-7393-6765-0. $30. Gr 3 Up-Lewis Carroll's absurdist 1865 classic is warmly narrated by Jim...

Antsy Does Time.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
February 1, 2009... Antsy Does Time (unabr.). 6 CDs. 6:31 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2008. ISBN 978-0-7393-7241-8. $50. Gr 7-10-High school freshman Antsy Bonano, who made his first appearance in The Schwa Was...

Brisingr: Inheritance, Book 3.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
February 1, 2009... Brisingr: Inheritance, Book 3 (unabr.). 23 CDs. 29:35 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2008. ISBN 978-0-7393-6809-1. $90 Gr 7 Up-Christopher Paolini's saga of good vs. evil in the world of humans,...

Brooklyn Bridge.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
February 1, 2009... Brooklyn Bridge (unabr.). 4 CDs. 4:45 hrs. Macmillan Audio. 2008. ISBN 978-14272-0546-9. $24.95. Gr 6-9-Karen Hesse weaves a tale (Feiwel & Friends, 2008) about early 1900s Brooklyn and the Michtom family, Russian immigrants, who invented...

Charlie Bone and the Shadow: Children of the Red King, Book 7.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
February 1, 2009... Charlie Bone and the Shadow: Children of the Red King, Book 7 (unabr.). 6 CDs. 7:16 hrs. Scholastic Audio. 2008. ISBN 978-0-545-14282-3, $64.95. Gr 5-8-Chadie Bone is once again pitted against Count Harken, aka The Shadow, in Jenny Nimmo's...

Diary of a Fly.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
February 1, 2009... Diary of a Fly. cassette or CD. 13:17 min. with hardcover book. Live Oak Media. 2008. cassette, ISBN 978-1-43010-404-9: $25.95; CD, ISBN 978-1-43010-407-0: $28.95. PreS-Gr 3-A young fly documents many everyday situations in her diary, from...

Earl the Squirrel.(Brief article)(Audiobook review)(Children's review)(Book review)
February 1, 2009... Earl the Squirrel (Picture Book Readalong Series). cassette or CD. 11:03 min. with paperback book. Live Oak Media. 2008. cassette, ISBN 978-1-43010-411-7: $16.95; CD, ISBN 978-1-43010-414-8: $18.95. PreS-Gr 2-Earl, a young squirrel, learns...

Hate That Cat.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
February 1, 2009... Hate That Cat (unabr.). CD. 1:03 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2008. ISBN 9780-7393-7679-9. $20. Gr 3-7-Sharon Creech's free-verse novel (2008) continues the story of Jack, first introduced in...

The Haunting of Hillside School: Cabin Creek, Book 4.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
February 1, 2009... The Haunting of Hillside School: Cabin Creek, Book 4 (unabr.). 2 CDs. 4:30 hrs. Oasis Audio. 2008. ISBN 978-1-598564119. $14.99. Gr 3-5-Cousins Claire and David have a mystery on their hands when Claire sees a girl's face outside the...

In the Nick of Time.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
February 1, 2009... In the Nick of Time (unabr.). 2 CDs. 1:41 hrs. Prod. by Chivers Children's Audio Books. Dist. by BBC Audiobooks America. 2008. ISBN 978-1-4056-5750-1. $29.95. Gr 4-7-A misstep off a stepping-stone in the woods transports Charlotte from the...

Inkdeath.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
February 1, 2009... Inkdeath (unabr.). 16 CDs. 19:46 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2008. ISBN 9780-7393-6302-7. $90. Gr 5-8-Cornelia Funke brings her popular fantasy trilogy to a close with this final story...

Jingle Bells, Homework Smells.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
February 1, 2009... Jingle Bells, Homework Smells (Readalongs for Beginning Readers). cassette or CD. 11:55 min. with paperback book. Live Oak Media. 2008. cassette, ISBN 978-1-43010-419-3: $16.95; CD, ISBN 1-97843010-421-6: $18.95. K-Gr 2-Gilbert the possum...

Katie Milk Solves Reality-TV Crimes.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
February 1, 2009... Katie Milk Solves Reality-TV Crimes (unabr.). 4 CDs. 4:25 hrs. Prod, by Chivers Children's Audio Books. Dist. by BBC Audiobooks America. 2008. ISBN 978-1-4056-5951-2. $34.95. Gr 3-6-This delightful audio version of the humorous book...

Keeper of the Grail: The Youngest Templar Trilogy, Book 1.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
February 1, 2009... Keeper of the Grail: The Youngest Templar Trilogy, Book 1 (unabr.). 6 CDs. 7:17 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2008. ISBN 978-0-7393-6784-1.$50. Gr 5-8-Michael Spradlin's attention to historical...

The Legend of Skull Cliff: Cabin Creek, Book 3.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
February 1, 2009... The Legend of Skull Cliff: Cabin Creek, Book 3 (unabr.). 2 CDs. approx. 4:30 hrs. Oasis Audio. 2008. ISBN 978-1598593884. $14.99. Gr 3-5-Cousins Jeff, David, and Claire have another mystery to solve when a young camper disappears at Skull...

Little Women.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
February 1, 2009... Little Women (unabr.). 14 CDs. 17:30 hrs. Tantor Media. 2008. ISBN 978-1-40010860-2. $35.99. Gr 5 Up-Louisa May Alcott's 19th-century classic is the story of the March sisters--Meg, Jo, Amy, and Beth--who live with their beloved Matinee,...

Masterpiece.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
February 1, 2009... * Masterpiece (unabr.). 5 CDs. 5:30 hrs. Macmillan Audio. 2008. ISBN 978-1-4272-0514-8, $29.95. Gr 5-8-Elise Broach's novel (Holt, 2008) is the story of a beetle named Marvin who lives under the kitchen sink in a New York City" apartment,...

Minnie and Moo: Wanted Dead or Alive.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
February 1, 2009... Minnie and Moo: Wanted Dead or Alive (I Can Read! Series). cassette or CD. 15:14 min. Live Oak Media. 2008. cassette with paperback book, ISBN 978-1-43010-471-1 : $16.95; cassette with hardcover book, ISBN 978-1-43010-4728: $25.95; CD with...

The Runaway Dolls.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
February 1, 2009... The Runaway Dolls (The Doll People Series) (unabr.). 4 CDs. 4:57 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2008. ISBN 9780-7393-7181-7. $38. Gr 3-5-When their human family leaves on vacation, Annabelle Doll...

Squashed in the Middle.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)(Book review)
February 1, 2009... Squashed in the Middle (Picture Book Readalong Series). cassette or CD. 7:59 rain. with hardcover book. Live Oak Media. 2008. cassette, ISBN 978-1-43010440-7: $25.95; CD, ISBN 978-1-43010443-8: $28.95. PreS-Gr 2-Middle child Daisy believes...

Superior Saturday: The Keys to the Kingdom, Book 6.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
February 1, 2009... Superior Saturday: The Keys to the Kingdom, Book 6 (unabr.). 5 CDs. 6:05 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2008. ISBN 978-0-7393-7365-1. $55. Gr 5-8-The sixth title (Scholastic, 2008) in Garth Nix's...