School Library Journal articles from July 2008

School Library Journal archives from July 2008

A teen library grows in Queens: too many young adults? Try giving them a library of their own.(Editorial)(Queens Library for Teens)
July 1, 2008... About 18 months ago, I wrote an editorial ("YALSA, Your Work Isn't Over," February 2007, p. 11) that generated a lot of criticism, both positive and negative. At that time, a public library in New Jersey was faced with too many unruly middle...

When good books use bad words: some readers are concerned about 'inappropriate' language.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2008... SLJ HAS BEEN MY PRIMARY REVIEWING site for the past 18 years. Until recently, I have felt secure that an excellent review of a book guaranteed that I could safely buy it for my K-5 schools without reading every page. I do not live in an...

A waste of money.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2008... I TRUST SLJ REVIEWS TO GUIDE MY SELECTIONS, but I continue to be surprised by inappropriate language and behavior. I realize that modern realistic fiction includes content that is more realistic than I would like, but I would prefer to know...

Our review editor replies.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2008... I UNDERSTAND THE CONCERNS VOICED in the two letters above, and am always searching for a solution. While we do mention incidents of explicit sex, we have yet to find a way to mention every situation or action that might offend someone,...

Give Mackin his due.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2008... I WAS DISMAYED AFTER READING "LAND OF 10,000 PUBLISHERS" (MARCH 2008, pp. 54-57). Not only did your author get the story wrong, but she also missed a great chance to tell the colorful history that helped form the K-12 library marketplace. Most...

Ask clarification.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2008... IN YOUR REVIEW OF THE DVD THE PATRIOTIC Spirit: Patriotic Songs in ASL, your reviewer commented, "The problem is that the language used is actually Pidgin Signed English (PSE), not ASL." ASL is a language that uses visual-gestural signs...

Correction.(Letters)(Correction notice)
July 1, 2008... CORRECTION: In our May 2008 Scales on Censorship column, "What's Going On" (p. 30), we stated that Nitro High School is located in Charleston, WV. It is actually located in the small town of Nitro.

Britannica gets 'Wikified': the encyclopedia launches an open-source project.(Top Stories from slj.com)
July 1, 2008... Encyclopaedia Britannica is about to go the Wikipedia route--sort of. In the coming weeks, it will launch a new project that will allow experts and the public to create, document, and share knowledge on its site. "The main thrust of this...

'Olivia' on Nick.(Top Stories from slj.com)( Ian Falconer's Olivia now a television program by Nickelodeon)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ian Falconer's Olivia has conquered the printed word with more than six million copies sold to date. Now she's taking on TV. Chorion, a provider of family entertainment, is bringing the porcine diva to Nickelodeon,...

ALSC's best of the Web.(Top Stories from slj.com)( Association for Library Service to Children )(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has some new additions to its Great Web Sites for Kids (www. ala.org/greatsites), organized by subject headings such as animals, literature and languages, mathematics and computers, the...

That's bull.(The Interview)(Sharon McQueen )(Interview)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LIBRARIAN AND DOCTORAL CANDIDATE Sharon McQueen explores the success and controversy behind Munro Leaf and Robert Lawson's The Story of Ferdinand, a 72-year-old picture book about a pacifist bull. Why was...

Still wild about books.(Top Stories from slj.com)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Although they love technology, 75 percent of kids ages five to 17 say they still want to read books, says a new study. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "The Kids & Family Reading Report" (www.scholastic.com/ readingreport) also says that 62...

House OKs greener schools.(Top Stories from slj.com)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... THE HOUSE LAST MONTH AUTHORIZED more than $6 billion annually for the next few years to help states build and renovate greener schools. The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public Schools Facilities Act, which passed 250 to 164, authorizes...

Avi book banned.(Top Stories from slj.com)(The Fighting Ground )(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... The Fighting Ground (Lippincott, 1984) by Newbery Award-winning author Avi was banned from all elementary library shelves at Florida's Bay District Schools in Panama City. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The school board voted 3 to 2 to remove...

Librarian leaves bucks to branch.(Top Stories from slj.com)(Carol Sue Snowden)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Carol Sue Snowden spent 30 years as a children's librarian at the Whitehall branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library in Ohio spreading her love of books to local kids. But library staffers were stunned to learn recently that she left more...

Kanye's mom lives on.(Top Stories from slj.com)(Donda West)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... A library and literacy center in Sierra Leone will be named after rapper Kanye West's late mother, Donda West, to honor the contributions she made to the children there. The Los Angeles-based charity Shine On Sierra Leone says the Donda West...

Risky business.(Top Stories from slj.com)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Latino students are more likely than black or white kids to attempt suicide and use drugs like cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamines, says a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite a decrease in health risk...

Once upon a school: onceuponaschool.org.(Site of the Month)(Website overview)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Just about anyone, I think, would be willing to lend a hand to benefit his or her local school. It just takes a little inspiration and some clear direction, which you'll find in abundance at the Web site Once Upon a...

Test drive: Neuros OSD: Jeff Hastings on the open-source media recorder/player.(Tech Knowledge)(Product/service evaluation)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In a given school year in the late 20th century, back in the heyday of VHS, I could count the number of student-produced video projects on one hand. These days, thanks to inexpensive digital video hardware and...

Mideast youth for peace.(Tech Knowledge)(www.mideastyouth.com)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... A Web site run by college students hoping to foster conversation about peace in the Middle East has won a $10,000 Berkman Award for its efforts to celebrate and embrace diversity in one of the most polarized regions of the world. The...

Secure social networking: these sites help teens stay safe as they join the global conversation.(Tech Knowledge: THE Librarian's INTERNET)
July 1, 2008... Connect Safely--Smart Socializing Starts Here www.connectsafely.org. This up-to-date site designed for adults offers an excellent online discussion forum on social networking sites. You'll also find the latest related news, with...

The good war: if we don't fight the perils of censorship, we can't win.(Scales on Censorship)
July 1, 2008... Every year, the PTA sponsors a book fair at our middle school. Lately they haven't been pleased with the selections they've received from the book-fair company. Although I'm the school librarian, I'm never included In the selection process. But...

A little DAP will do ya: an often ignored concept is the key to successful programming.(First Steps)(developmentally appropriate practice )
July 1, 2008... Best practice to a youth librarian is using lost of songs in storytimes for babies and repeating them each week. Best practice is choosing books about trucks and teddy bears for two-year-olds. The early childhood educators among us would be...

Face the facts: the way we present the topic of slavery to young people is all wrong.(Consider the Source)
July 1, 2008... During the past few years, I've written books about the history of race relations (Race [S & S/Atheneum/Ginee Seo Bks., 2007]), the American Revolution (The Real Revolution [2005]), and with my wife, Marina Budhos, the history of sugar (Sweet...

Cardboard for the silicon set: board, card, and miniatures games for video gamers.(The Gaming Life)(Product/service evaluation)
July 1, 2008... There's a new generation of innovative board, card, and miniatures games that take full advantage of the developments in game design over the past 20 years that have made video games so popular. These games have moved beyond Monopoly and Clue...

Girl with two first names: Alison McGhee's bighearted first novel for young readers is irresistible.(Under Cover)(Interview)
July 1, 2008... Julia Gillian (and the Art of Knowing) Is a charming story about a precocious nine-year-old who makes papier-mache masks and is crazy about her dog. But on a deeper level, the story tackles some of life's grittiest challenges. Did you plan to...

Street fight: teens love it. Some librarians loathe it. Welcome to the world of urban lit.(Bibliography)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Street lit is controversial stuff. From the racy covers (think buxom babes and mouthwatering men) to the provocative titles (like Death Be]ore Dishonor) to the assorted R-rated acts, it's enough to make many...

All a Twitter: want to try microblogging, but don't know how to get started? Read on.(twitter.com)(Website overview)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While sitting before a presentation at a recent library conference, I was able to broadcast my whereabouts, my mood, and my desire to connect with friends for dinner to over 150 conference attendees simultaneously,...

Make it new.(Queens Library for Teens)
July 1, 2008... Today's youth deserve more than the same old library services in the same old libraries. * Beginning on this page, Maureen O'Connor discusses what motivated the Queens Library to create a library for young adults--and how this unique facility...

Surf's up.(focus on: The Sea and Shore)(Bibliography)
July 1, 2008... A day at the beach-what could be more fun and relaxing? Whether exploring on the shore, swimming, diving, surfing, sailing, or just gazing at the horizon, people have always been drawn to the sea. Oceans cover more than two-thirds of the...

Alphabet of Ocean Animals.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)(Children's review)
July 1, 2008... Alphabet of Ocean Animals. CD. approx. 30 min. with hardcover book, poster. Soundprints (soundprints.com). 2007. ISBN 978-1-59249690-7. $1595. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] K-Gr 2--This book/CD package will enlighten youngsters about some...

Dive into Your Imagination (Series).(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Dive into Your Imagination (Series). 3 DVDs. range: 37-44 min. Dive into Your Imagination (anniecrawley.com). 2007. $1995 ea. Includes: Dive into Diversity; Who Lives in the Sea?; What Makes a Fish a Fish? PreS-Gr 4--Annie Crawley is an...

The Living Oceans: The Great Whales.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... The Living Oceans: The Great Whales. DVD. 20 min. with tchr's. guide. New Dimension Media (ndmquestar.com). 2007. ISBN 1-59522-607-9. single site: $49; multi site: $159. Gr 5 Up--Beautiful underwater footage highlights the great...

Popular Mechanics for Kids: Super Sea Creatures and Awesome Ocean Adventures.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Popular Mechanics for Kids: Super Sea Creatures and Awesome Ocean Adventures. DVD. 1:32 hrs. Prod. by Hearst Entertainment. Dist. by Library Video Co. (libraryvideo.com). 2003, 2004 release. #V3918, $14.95. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gr...

Under the Mystic Sea.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)(Children's review)
July 1, 2008... Under the Mystic Sea. CD. 57:11 min. with lyrics. Prod. by Long Night Moon Music. Dist. by CDBaby.com. 2007. $15.99. PreS-Gr 3--Singer/songwriter Maria Sangiolo dedicates most of these 18 songs to the various animals that are found in the...

Marine Biology: The Living Ocean.(ON THE WEB)(www.amnh.org)(Website overview)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Marine Biology: The Living Ocean. www.amnh.org/ology/?channel=marinebiology #channel. American Museum of Natural History. (Accessed 5/24/08). Gr 2-5--More than two dozen links lead to games, experiments, and facts about the ocean. Children...

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Fun & Learning.(ON THE WEB)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
July 1, 2008... Monterey Bay Aquarium: Fun & Learning. www.mbayaq.org/lc/kids_place. Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation. (Accessed 5/24/08) K-Gr 8--This site offers interactive games and activities, journals written by local children on their experiences at...

NOAA Ocean Service Education.(ON THE WEB)(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)(Website overview)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... NOAA Ocean Service Education. http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/welcome.html. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (Accessed 5/24/08). Gr 3 Up--With an eye on "coastal and ocean sciences," this site has separate sections...

UN Atlas of the Oceans.(ON THE WEB)(Website overview)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... UN Atlas of the Oceans. www.oceansatlas.org. United Nations Foundation. (Accessed 5/24/08) Gr 8 Up--Useful for serious students and teachers researching issues relating to oceans, this academic site includes sections on geography, biology,...

Advertising, the Media and Your Health.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Advertising, the Media and Your Health. video or DVD. 19 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's, guide, worksheets. Human Relations Media. 2007. ISBN 978-1-55548-719-5. $139.95. Gr 7 Up--A number of controversial issues concerning young...

Massaging the Message: Truth, the Media and You.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Massaging the Message: Truth, the Media and You. DVD. 25 min. with tchr's. guide online. VEA. 2007. #RORMASST. $89.95. Gr 10 Up--Young people often lack media literacy skills and are bombarded by advertisements and images in magazines and...

Barney: Animal ABCs.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Barney: Animal ABCs. DVD. approx. 56 min. HIT Entertainment. 2007. $14.99. PreS-Gr 2--The jolly purple dinosaur is back, dancing and singing with children as they match animal names to each letter of the alphabet. Baby Bop, BJ, Rift, and...

The 5 Senses.(Series)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... The 5 Senses (Series). 5 DVDs. approx. 40 min. ca. Prod. by Braincandy. Dist. by Big Kids Prods. 2007. $17.97 ca. Includes: See My World (#1342-DVD); Hear My World (#1343-DVD); Smell My World (#1344-DVD); Taste My World (#1345-DVD); Touch My...

Hip Hop Harry: Move Those Feet.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Hip Hop Harry: Move Those Feet. DVD. approx. 75 min. Allumination Fireworks. 2008. #27443. $9.98. PreS-K--Hip Hop Harry, the first hip-hop themed TV program (Discovery Kids and TLC) for preschoolers, presents three...

Phonies 4 Babies: Colors & Counting.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Phonies 4 Babies: Colors & Counting. DVD. 30 min. Anchor Bay Entertainment. 2008. $14.98. PreS--In her follow-up to Baby's First Words (Feb. 2008, p. 54), Mallory Lewis (daughter of Shari Lewis) presents original songs and games about...

Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud. DVD. 40 min. Prod. by HIT Entertainment. Dist. by Anchor Bay Entertainment. 2008. $14.98. PreS-Gr 2--Thomas the Tank Engine and his ever-expanding family of friends are back with six five-minute episodes:...

Communicating with Tact, Candor & Credibility.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Communicating with Tact, Candor & Credibility. DVD. 19 min. Learning Seed. 2008. ISBN 1-55740-514-X. $99. Gr 7 Up--Communicating effectively at work is often difficult, yet it's essential for job success. In this entertaining,...

Communications.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Communications (Series). 3 DVDs. range 20-25 min. with tchr's,. guide. Considering Your Career. 2006, 2007 release. $150 ser. Includes: Communications: Advertising; Communications: Public Relations; Communications: Marketing. Gr 9 Up--This...

Restaurant Orientation.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Restaurant Orientation. video or DVD. 14 min. (closed captioned). Prod. by Primitive World Prods. Dist. by Cambridge Educational. 2006, 2007 release, video: ISBN 978-1-4213-5863-5, DVD: ISBN 978-1-4213-5864-2. $49.95. Gr 9 Up--This concise...

Danger Rangers: Medicine Mix Up.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Danger Rangers: Medicine Mix Up. DVD. 40 min. Prod. by Educational Adventures. Dist. by Big Kids Prods. 2007. #E307-DVD. $14.95. PreS-Gr 3--"Don't Touch Them Pills" is the theme song for this entertaining animated program. The story line...

Healthy Habits 101: Teaching Kids to Stay Healthy for Life!(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Healthy Habits 101: Teaching Kids to Stay Healthy for Life! DVD. 29 min. with class set of workbooks, tchr's. guide. Prod. by 101 Prods. Dist. by Smart Kids 101. 2007. ISBN 978-0-9767765-4-4. $94.95; DVD only: $19.95. Gr 5-9--This program...

If You Don't Take Care of Your Body, Where Else Are You Going to Live?(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... If You Don't Take Care of Your Body, Where Else Are You Going to Live? DVD. 30 min. Porchlight Home Entertainment. 2008. #1022. $14.98. Gr 1-4--Featuring a combination of colorful animation, live-action footage, and spirited music,...

Big Brother Binky.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Big Brother Binky. DVD. 52 min. WGBH Boston. 2007. ISBN 978-1-59375814-1. $12.95. PreS-Gr 3--In this animated episode from the popular PBS series, Arthur, Binky's parents decide to adopt a baby from China. Binky is excited at first, but...

First Day Jitters/Last Day Blues.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... First Day Jitters/Last Day Blues. video or DVD. 19 min. with tchr's, guide. Nutmeg Media. 2007. video: ISBN 1-933938-42-0, DVD: ISBN 1-933938-33-1. $69.95. PreS-Gr 3--Based on the picture books by Julie Danneberg (Charlesbridge, 2000,...

I Can Read Songs for Reading.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... I Can Read Songs for Reading. DVD. 24 min. I Can Read. 2007. $15. PreS-Gr 1--In this upbeat, empowering production, Miss Leslie and a diverse group of young children demonstrate how to form 13 sight words in a variety of ways, such as...

Love*com: The Movie.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Love*com: The Movie. DVD. 1:40 hrs. VIZ Media. 2008. ISBN 1-934244-09-0. $24.95. Gr 9 Up--Based on the popular manga by Aya Nakahara, this live-action story centers on two high school students. Tall Risa meets short Otani in their...

Medabots: The Complete First Season.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Medabots: The Complete First Season. 4 DVDs. approx. 9:30 hrs. Shout! Factory. 2007. $34.99. Gr 3 Up--In 2022, almost everyone owns a Medabot, a small robot created to fight "Robattles" with other Medabots. Ikki Tenyrou, a poor middle...

Sheira and Loli's Dittydoodle Works, Vol. 1.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Sheira and Loli's Dittydoodle Works, Vol. 1. DVD. approx. 57 min. Rogar Studios. 2007. $14.95. PreS-K--Airing on various public television stations, this program features two adventures of the larger than life rag doll twin sisters, Sheira...

Writing Strategies.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Writing Strategies. DVD. approx. 70 min. Rock 'N Learn. 2007. ISBN 978-1-934312-02-5. $19.99. Gr 4-6--Marko the Pencil, sporting a bow tie and a French accent, and his airplane barnstorm a girl trying to write a story in this animated...

Discovering Math: Advanced Computation.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Discovering Math: Advanced Computation. 2 DVDs. 75 min. Discovery Education. 2007. ISBN 1-60288-201-0. $89.95. Gr 9 Up--This program explores simple and complex computations using rational expressions. To help students relate, each...

Found Sounds Bahia.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Found Sounds Bahia. DVD. 28 min. Artist of Life Music & Films. 2006, 2007 release. $31. Gr 5 Up--A major component of the "green movement" is the recycling and reuse of objects found in our everyday world. This inspiring and entertaining...

Ultimate Video Guide for Kids: How to Stay Safe.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Ultimate Video Guide for Kids: How to Stay Safe. DVD. 28 min. Prod. by Interskills Media. Dist. by Instructional Video. 2007. $19.98. Gr 3-6--This program does a nice job of teaching youngsters about being safe without overwhelming them....

Biomechanics of the Body.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Biomechanics of the Body. DVD. 30 min. with tchr's, guide online. VEA. 2008. #VEABIOMB. $89.95. Gr 9 Up--This production examines the physics behind the functioning of the human body, focusing primarily on athletic performance. Focusing on...

Dive into Your Imagination.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Dive into Your Imagination (Series). 3 DVDs. range: 37-44 min. Dive into Your Imagination. 2007. $19.95 ea. Includes: Dive into Diversity; Who Lives in the Sea?; What Makes a Fish a Fish? PreS-Gr 4--Annie Crawley is an underwater...

A Global Warning?(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... A Global Warning? DVD. 94 min. Prod. by The History Channel. Dist. by A & E Television. 2007. ISBN 1-4229-0550-7. $24.95. Gr 7 Up--What makes this program unique is its use of a time line of 650 million years of climate change that reviews...

Kid Guides: Aquariums.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Kid Guides: Aquariums. DVD. 88 min. Prod. by Echo Entertainment. Dist. by Janson Media. 2007, 2008 release. ISBN 978-1-56839-297-4. $19.95. Gr 1-6--Want to see through a jellyfish? Watch sharks being fed? See what a tuna looks like? Matt...

Nanotechnology: An Introduction.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Nanotechnology: An Introduction. DVD. 26 min. with tchr's. guide online. VEA. 2007. #RORNANOT. $89.95. Gr 10 Up--The physical concepts, techniques, and applications of nanotechnology are discussed in this informative production. It presents...

On Thin Ice.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... On Thin Ice. video or DVD. 25 min. Prod. by NRK. Dist. by Landmark Media. 2007. $195. Gr 9 Up--The female narrator visited Svalbard, an archipelago in the Arctic Ocean near Norway, with two scientists studying seal populations that breed...

Sputnik Declassified.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Sputnik Declassified (NOVA Series). DVD. 56 min. WGBH Boston. 2007. ISBN 9781-59375-795-3. $24.95. Gr 7 Up--This documentary presents recently declassified information regarding the Eisenhower Administration's pursuit of technology to...

Who Wants to Be an Entomologist?(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Who Wants to Be an Entomologist? DVD. 35 min. Creepy Crawly Zoo. 2008. $19.99. Gr 2-6--Tony Gustin, whose nickname is "The Bug Whisperer," has produced an hilarious introduction to entomology featuring fun graphics, special effects, and...

Who's Got the Power?(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Who's Got the Power? video or DVD. 52 min. Prod. by Global Possibilities. Dist. by Landmark Media. 2007. $195. Gr 9 Up--The global impact of fossil fuel emissions on our environment is explored in this powerful documentary. It focuses on...

Afghan Women: A History of Struggle.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Afghan Women: A History of Struggle. video or DVD. 69 min. Cinema Guild. 2007, 2008 release. ISBN 0-7815-1254-9. $99.95 (Rental: $65). Gr 9 Up--Forbidden an education and the right to work, the plight of the burka covered Afghan woman...

The Ballad of Greenwich Village: Culture and Counter-Culture.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... The Ballad of Greenwich Village: Culture and Counter-Culture. DVD. 70 min. Filmakers Library. 2007. $325 (Rental: $100). Gr 9 Up--This documentary tells the story of New York's most famous neighborhood over the decades. It highlights the...

Cuba: A Lifetime of Passion.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Cuba: A Lifetime of Passion. video or DVD. 76 min. Cinema Guild. 2007, 2008 release. ISBN 0-7815-1251-4. $99.95 (Rental: $65). Gr 10 Up--Cuba remains an enigma to historians, politicians, and the military 50 years after a rag-tag army of...

Encounter Point.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Encounter Point. DVD. 85 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Justvision. Dist. by Typecast Films. 2007. $350 Gr 9 Up--This documentary profiles the lives of eight social activists working toward peace between Israel and Palestine through...

Frontrunner: The Afghan Woman Who Surprised the World.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Frontrunner: The Afghan Woman Who Surprised the World. DVD. 90 min. Cinema Guild. 2007, 2008 release. ISBN 0-7815-1249-2. $99.95 (Rental: $65). Gr 9 Up--Dr. Massouda Jalal was the first woman to run for the office of President of...

A Love Apart.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... A Love Apart. video or DVD. 52 min. Filmakers Library. 2005, 2007 release. $295 (Rental: $85). Gr 10 Up--In many ways, Rhaissa is a typical teenager. She passes a lazy afternoon gossiping and playing games with her friend Fatima, and...

Ochberg's Orphans: A Film by Jon Blair.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Ochberg's Orphans: A Film by Jon Blair. video or DVD. 40 min. Cinema Guild. 2007, 2008 release. ISBN: 0-7815-1245-X. $99.95 (Rental $65). Gr 9 Up--In the aftermath of World War I and the Communist Revolution, over ten million people in...

The Writing Code: A Television Series on the Origin, History and Art of Writing.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... The Writing Code: A Television Series on the Origin, History and Art of Writing (Series). 3 DVDs. 57 min. ea. Prod. by PBS. Dist. by Ways of Knowing. 2007. $545 ser., $195 ca. Includes: The Greatest Invention; The Art and the Craft; The...

Kiddies Rockin' Clubhouse, Vol. 1: Expressing Yourself.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Kiddies Rockin' Clubhouse, Vol. 1: Expressing Yourself. DVD. approx. 42 min. with CD. NoteAbilities. 2008. $24.95 (home use), $34.95 (pub. perf.). PreS-Gr 2--Developed by parents and experts in speech and music therapy, this program...

Skill-Building Buddies: Handling Transition and Change.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2008... Skill-Building Buddies: Handling Transition and Change. DVD. approx. 30 min. with tchr's, guide, flashcards. Mazzarella Media. 2008. $19.95. K-Gr 6--This program is intended to meet the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by...

Best Friends: Main Street, Book 4.(Brief article)(Audiobook review)(Children's review)
July 1, 2008... Best Friends: Main Street, Book 4 (unabr.). 4 CDs. 4:47 hrs. Scholastic Audiobooks. 2008. ISBN 0-545-03315-2. $25.95. Gr 4-6--Ann M. Martin's series revolves around four friends--Olivia, Nicky, Flora, and Flora's younger sister,...

Cairo Jim and the Sumptuous Stash of Silenus.(Brief article)(Audiobook review)(Children's review)
July 1, 2008... Cairo Jim and the Sumptuous Stash of Silenus (unabr.). 4 CDs 4:25 hrs. Bolinda Audio. 2007. ISBN 978-1-740938-33-4. $60. Gr 3-5--Aussie adventurer Cairo Jim and his animal sidekicks attempt to prevent the dastardly Neptune F. Bone from...

Deadline.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
July 1, 2008... Deadline (unabr.). 8 cassettes or 8 CDs. 9 hrs. Recorded Books. 2008. cassette, ISBN 978-14281-8816-7: $61.75; CD, ISBN 978-1-4281-1: $87.75. Gr 9 Up--Eighteen-year-old Ben, after a physical for the track team, finds out that he has a...