School Library Journal articles from June 2010

School Library Journal archives from June 2010

Filtering out reality: limiting access can make libraries obsolete.(Editorial)
June 1, 2010... These days, when the subject turns to Internet filtering on library computers, I get the feeling that many in our profession just want to dig a hole and stick their heads in it. Some longtime librarians are still recovering from the filter...

Schools opt for Google Apps: Google Apps for Education has districts nationwide moving to the cloud.(Tech Knowledge)
June 1, 2010... Google's Apps for Education (bit.ly/cK0OnA) has many fans, among them 10th-grader Steven Wilbanks. Associate editor of the 2011 yearbook at Westlake High School in Austin, TX, Wilbanks plans to move the yearbook staff to Google Does, an...

Epson BrightLink 450Wi.(Interactive projector)(Product/service evaluation)
June 1, 2010... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Every once in a while an innovation comes along that seems so naturally inevitable in retrospect that I smack myself on the forehead and exclaim: why didn't I think of that! I know, I'm a human cliche, but that's really...

Kids' books wanted.(Test Drive)(Internet Archive will make childrens book available online)(Brief article)
June 1, 2010... A new service of the Internet Archive (IA) will transform a million books into a format accessible to the blind, dyslexic, or otherwise visually impaired--but it needs help. To expand the print-disabled library, IA is launching a public book...

Change is gonna come: what HTML5 could mean for schools.(The NEXT BIG Thing)
June 1, 2010... I finally put my foot down at my school district. We would no longer develop websites 5 la 2001, nor would we pander to schools and libraries unwilling to update to a modern browser--no more support for Internet Explorer 6. Same goes for 800 X...

Scouts' gaming badge sending wrong message?(Tech Knowledge)(Boy Scouts of America's video gaming merit award)(Brief article)
June 1, 2010... The video gaming merit award offered by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has proven popular. But gaming advocates are concerned that requirements to earn the belt loop (pictured) or pin (bit.ly/9ixpgw) are promoting consumerism and anxiety around...

A few of my favorite apps: the learning potential of mobile applications is huge--notably on the Android side.(Cool Tools)(Product/service evaluation)
June 1, 2010... I used to have a cellphone. While I now own a Droid, I see it more as a handheld computer than a phone. I use the Droid's cellular connection primarily for accessing the Web, and only secondarily to make a phone call. I actually use my regular...

Check in with photos.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(sharing photos through Mopho.to for iPhone)(Brief article)
June 1, 2010... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mopho.to is a free iPhone application that lets you share your location by posting a photo. It's-a twist on popular services Four-square, Gowalla, and Loopt, which have users "check in" at restaurants, events, etc. in a...

Shmoop study guides.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Brief article)
June 1, 2010... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Educational vendor Shmoop promises to make you a better lover--of literature, history, life, ha, ha, ha. Hokey pitch aside, the online hub offers a rather solid set of resources for both students and teachers....

Create a book with Wikipedia.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Wikipedia is offering book publishing of online content)(Brief article)
June 1, 2010... Community-created encyclopedia Wikipedia is embracing a new form: print. Users can now create their own customized books from over three million articles in English alone, with precisely the content they choose and for the price of a paperback...

EBooks for iPad.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(ePub Bud)(Brief article)
June 1, 2010... New service ePub Bud aims to be the YouTube of children's ebooks--a hub to upload, share, and publish electronic books for kids in the open ePub format. The nonprofit site features an easy interface for creating an original ebook, uploading an...

DIDGET glucose meter.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Brief article)
June 1, 2010... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Blood-sugar testing isn't any fun, especially for kids. To encourage children in managing their diabetes, the DIDGET meter from Bayer connects directly to the Nintendo DS gaming system, where kids receive points for...

Make 3-D books on ZooBurst.(Tech Knowledge: The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Brief article)
June 1, 2010... New digital storytelling tool ZooBurst lets you create your own customized pop-up books--in 3-D. With only Adobe Flash and a webcam, users can easily get started using vector images to create 3-D scenes with a simple drag-and-drop interface. And...

We shall overcome: the civil rights movement through kids' eyes.(Nonfiction Booktalker)('Marching for Freedom: Walk Together, Children, and Don't You Grow Weary,' 'Birmingham Sunday' and 'Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down')(Book review)(Children's review)
June 1, 2010... The opening line of Elizabeth Partridge's stunning Marching for Freedom: Walk Together, Children, and Don't You Grow Weary (Viking, 2009) stops audiences cold. "The first time Joanne Blackmon was arrested, she was just ten years old." What...

The objects of her affection: real winged sandals? Welcome to Polly Shulman's 'The Grimm Legacy.'.(Under Cover)(Interview)
June 1, 2010... Your new novel is perfect for middle schoolers, young high school kids, and, of course, librarians. Care to summarize it? Elizabeth is lonely in her new school, and she gets a job working as a page in a New York City library. But instead of a...

Planning an anime fest: integrating games will add pizzazz to the event.(The Gaming Life)(Reprint)
June 1, 2010... Anime fests (also called anime cons, cosplays or costume play, and anime afternoons) take place in many libraries throughout the country. They are inspired by AnimeFest (animefest.org), a gaming convention and organization for fans of Japanese...

The real deal: Jim Murphy gave up a secure job to try writing nonfiction--and the rest is history.(Interview)(Cover story)
June 1, 2010... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DON'T LET THE SELF-DEPRECATING HUMOR FOOL YOU. ALTHOUGH JIM MURPHY seldom takes himself seriously, he takes the subjects of his books very seriously. Whether he's writing about the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 or Robert...

Washington ate here: there's more to ALA's upcoming conference than meetings, meetings, meetings. Here's our guide to DC's best eats and, yes, those must-see sessions.
June 1, 2010... IF YOU'RE TRAVELING TO WASHINGTON, DC, for the American Library Association's annual conference (June 24-29), don't forget to pack your appetite. Did you happen to catch the recent 60 Minutes profile of super chef Jose Andres (the Spanish dynamo...

Chickalicious: want to woo reluctant female readers? Chick lit may be the ticket.(Recommended readings)
June 1, 2010... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Did you know that Cam broke up with Claire because she accused him of dating another girl from his summer camp?" "No! When did that happen?'" I often hear conversations like this in our bustling middle school...

Poetic license.(focus on Versatility in Verse)(Recommended readings)
June 1, 2010... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A little more than 15 years ago, novels-in-verse began appearing on publishers' YA lists. Titles such as Virginia Euwer Wolff's Make Lemonade and Mel Glenn's Who Killed Mr. Chippendale? tackled meaty issues including...

Laurence Gartel: Digital Media Artist.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... Laurence Gartel: Digital Media Artist. DVD. 13:35 min. Crystal Prods. 2009. ISBN 978-1-56290-631-3. $39.95. Gr 9 Up--This short documentary spotlights digital media artist Laurence Gartel and his work in an interview format as he discusses...

Awesome Alphabets: Cool Letters that Anyone Can Draw!(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... Awesome Alphabets: Cool Letters that Anyone Can Draw! DVD. 60 min. Video Specialties. 2009. $24.95. Gr all levels--Artist/author Mike Artell teaches viewers how to draw letters in creative ways. He demonstrates a great variety of lettering...

Drug Series.(Meth Nation, Heroine Nation and Cocaine Nation)(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... Drug Series. 3 DVDs. 42 min. ca. Discovery Education. 2009, 2010 release. $129.95 set., $$9.9S ea. Includes:Meth Nation (ISBN 978-1-61708-043-2); Heroine Nation (ISBN 978-1-61708-044-9); Cocaine Nation (ISBN 978-1-61708-045-6). Gr 9 Up--The...

GiggleBellies Musical Adventures.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... GiggleBellies Musical Adventures. DVD. 28 min. Prod. by Cookie Dough Prods. Dist. by 3D Magic Factory. 2007, 2009 release. $12.99. PreS-K--Psychedelic colors and grotesque computer-generated creatures constantly popping and bouncing onto the...

Financial Literacy for Students: Grades 6-8.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... Financial Literacy for Students: Grades 6-8. DVD. 14 min. Discovery Education. 2010. ISBN 978-1-61708-028-9. $59.95. Gr 6-8--Students are given the information they need to understand budgets, savings and checking accounts, ATMs, and debit...

Dangerous Decisions: Learning to Think Before You Act.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... Dangerous Decisions: Learning to Think Before You Act. DVD. 20 min. with tehr's, guide. Human Relations Media. 2009. ISBN 978-1-55548-802-4.$139.95. Gr 7 Up--Drunk driving, Internet dangers, peer pressure to have sex, and drugs and alcohol...

The Dangers of Sexting: What Teens Need to Know.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... * The Dangers of Sexting: What Teens Need to Know. DVD. 17 min. (15 min. teacher/parent segment), with tchr's. guide. Human Relations Media. 2010. ISBN 978-1-55548-853-6. $139.95. Gr 7 Up--This sobering video warns teens of the dangers...

STEM Careers for Students, Vol. 1 & 2.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... STEM Careers for Students, Vol. 1 & 2. 2 DVDs. range: 30-32 min. Discovery Education. 2010. $89.95 set, $59.95 ea. Includes: Vol. 1 (ISBN 978-1-61708-023-4); Vol. 2 (ISBN 978-1-61708-024-1). Gr 6 Up--Motivating students to pursue jobs in...

Rodney Raccoon Fun with Fitness: Health & Nutrition for Kids.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... Rodney Raccoon Fun with Fitness: Health & Nutrition for Kids. DVD. 30 min. Prod. by Wayout Kids. Dist. by AV Cafe. 2009. $29.99 PreS-Gr 3--Designed to help motivate children to lead healthier lives, the program is divided into three...

We're Growing Up.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... We're Growing Up. DVD. 11:30 min. Marshmedia. 2010. ISBN 978-1-55942-593-3. $79.95. Gr 4-7--Growth and change are normal parts of life. This short but informative program uses these two themes as the basis for an introduction to puberty....

Storytelling Tips, Techniques, and Tools.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... Storytelling Tips, Techniques, and Tools. DVD. approx. 59 min. Prod. by Storytellin' Time. Dist. by AV Cafe. 2009. ISBN 0-9722213-9-5. $45. Gr professional--Indiana-based educator Mary Jo Huff taps her 22 years of experience as a storyteller...

Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy. DVD. 21 min. Imagination Publishing Group. 2009, 2010 release. $14.95. PreS-Gr 3--When Jimmy and Sally visit the beach, they find a beautiful shell and take it home with them. They soon discover that it houses a...

Ramona & Beezus.(Media NEWS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2010... Ramona & Beezus, a feature film adaptation of Beverly Cleary's classic series, will debut in theaters July 23. The film, released by Twentieth Century Fox and Walden Media, stars newcomer Joey King as the adventurous, exuberant Ramona Quimby...

The Cat In the Hat Knows a Lot About That.(Media NEWS)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... The Cat In the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, a new series from PBS Kids and Random House, will have its premier on September 6, 2010 on PBS Kids TV stations. The show is based on Random House's Cat in the Hat's Learning Library book collection....

Grammar Jammar.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... Grammar Jammar. DVD. approx. 40 min. Prod. by Caterpillar Prods. Dist. by Grammar Jammar. 2009. $25. Gr 2-5--Thirteen songs about vowels, consonants, parts of speech, compounds, sentences, and contractions are featured in this live-action...

Mastering Essential Math Skills, Book Two: Middle Grades/High School.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... Mastering Essential Math Skills, Book Two: Middle Grades/High School. DVD. 7 hrs. Prod. by Math Essentials. Dist. by Victory Multimedia. 2009. $29.95. Gr 7 Up--Richard Fisher, "America's Math Teacher," instructs viewers through this...

Gettin' Funky with the Sugar Free Allstars.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... Gettin' Funky with the Sugar Free Allstars. DVD. approx. 35 min. Prod. by Creative Video Works. Dist. by CDBaby.com. 2009. $14.97. PreS-Gr 4--The Sugar Free Allstars duo--Chris Wiser (synthesizer and lead vocals) and Rob Martin (aka Dr. Rock,...

Adaptive Function of Form: The Beauty of Ugly.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... * Adaptive Function of Form: The Beauty of Ugly (Nature Series). DVD. 30 min. with tchr's, guide. Prod. by Thirteen and WNET.org. Dist. by New Dimension Media. 2009. ISBN 978-1-60721-009-2. single site: $49, multi site: $159. Gr 7 Up--The...

Atom & Quark: Space Adventure.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... Atom & Quark: Space Adventure. 2 DVDs. 90 min. iScienceDVD. 2007, 2010 release. $34.95. Gr 3-6--In this live-action program, with occasional 3D animation effects, a jumpsuit-clad "Atom" tells viewers about a terrible fate that has...

Becoming Human: Unearthing Our Earliest Ancestors.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... Becoming Human: Unearthing Our Earliest Ancestors (NOVA Series). DVD. approx. 3 hrs. Prod. by WGBH Foundation. Dist. by PBS Video. 2009, 2010 release. ISBN 978-1-60883-125-8. $29.99. Gr 9 Up--A diverse team of scientists and cutting edge...

Chemerical.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... * Chemerical. DVD. 75 min. Chemical Nation Prods. 2009. school libraries: $90, public libraries: $70. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gr 7 Up--Filmmaker Andrew Nisker (Garbage! The Revolution Starts at Home, SLJ, May 2008, p. 71) challenges a...

Darwin's Darkest Hour.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... Darwin's Darkest Hour (NOVA Series). DVD. 1:42 hrs. Prod. by National Geographic Television and NHK. Dist. by PBS Video. 2009. ISBN 978-1-60883102-9. $24.95. Gr 8 Up--Charles Darwin knew that his Origin of the Species would cause both...

Food Series, Vol. 1 & 2.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... Food Series, Vol. 1 & 2. 2 DVDs. range: 21-25 min. Discovery Education. 2009, 2010 release. $89.95 set., $59.95 ea. Gr 3-8--The information presented in this well-organized program has enough depth to be informative but not overwhelming....

Resources, Populations & Climate Change: A Contrarian View.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... Resources, Populations & Climate Change: A Contrarian View. DVD. 44 min. Hawkhill Assocs. 2009. ISBN 1-55979-186-1. $109. Gr 9 Up--Offering contrarian points of view toward three problems facing the 21st century--natural resource...

A Simple Question: The Story of STRAW.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... * A Simple Question: The Story of STRAW. DVD. 36 min. Filmmakers Cooperative. 2010. K-12 schools: $49.95; circulating library copies: $29.95. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gr 5 Up--From the opening sequence, this program grabs viewers' attention...

The Suzuki Diaries: Sustainability in Action.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... The Suzuki Diaries: Sustainability in Action. video or DVD. 45 min. (closed captioned). Bullfrog Films. 2008, 2009 release, video: ISBN 1-59458-903-8, DVD: ISBN 1-59458-904-6. $250. Gr 10 Up--Canadian television host David Suzuki (The Nature...

American Sign Language for Kids and Adults, Vol. 2: Visiting the Zoo.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... American Sign Language for Kids and Adults, Vol. 2: Visiting the Zoo. DVD. 1:25 hrs. Everyday ASL Prods. 2008, 2009 release. $14.95. Gr 2 Up--The title of this instructional DVD is misleading, as it actually features a variety of vocabulary...

Meet the GluvIts.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... Meet the Gluvlts. DVD. 19:40 min. with 1 pair of Glovlts. Prod. by Gluvlts. Dist. by AV Cafe. 2007, 2009 release. $14.95. PreS-K--Meet Chuck and Cokey, the Engine-Ear and Conductress of The Expresso in this preschool-targeted American Sign...

California.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... * California (Series).5 DVDs. 30 min. ea. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide. Prod. by Centre Communications. Dist. by Ambrose Video. 2009. $149.99 ser., $49.99 ea. Includes: Geography: Coastine, Mountain Ranges and Valleys; Geography:...

Great Hearts of Courage.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... Great Hearts of Courage (Series). 7 DVDs. approx. 25 min. ea. with tchr's, guide. New Dimension Media. 2009. single site: $49 ca., multi site: $159 ca. Includes: Billy Graham (ISBN 978-1-60721-053-5); Mother Teresa (ISBN 978-1-60721-054-2); Elie...

Out of Egypt: Shape of the Gods.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... Out of Egypt: Shape of the Gods. DVD. 43 min. Discovery Education. 2009, 2010 release. ISBN 1-61708-003-6. $59.95. Gr 9 Up--Perhaps more aptly titled "Pyramids Around the World," this documentary-style program visits Mexico, Peru, Sri Lanka,...

Windows & Mirrors.(Brief article)(Book review)
June 1, 2010... Windows & Mirrors. DVD. approx. 35 rain. with tchr's, guide online. Prod. by Tremendous! Entertainment. Dist. by Cultural Jambalaya. 2009, 2010 release. $19.99. Gr 6-9--Jane Shore, a self-described "globe trekker," shares her own...

AP English Language & Composition Exam Prep.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
June 1, 2010... AP English Language & Composition Exam Prep. DVD. 52 min. with workbook on CD. Cerebellum Corp. 2010. ISBN 1-59443-123-X. $49.98. Gr 11-12--The combination of video and workbook provides an opportunity for teachers to pause and review...

Classic American Nursery Rhymes.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
June 1, 2010... Classic American Nursery Rhymes. CD. 45 min. with book. Classic American Nursery Rhymes. 2009. ISBN 978-0-615-30593-6. $9.99. PreS--The premise of this book/CD set is that when words are sung they are better remembered than when they are...

Aaaaah! Spooky, Scary Stories & Songs.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
June 1, 2010... * Aaaaah! Spooky, Scary Stories & Songs. CD. 49:18 min. Prod. by Prairie Dog Entertainment. Dist. by AV Cafe. 2009. $13.99. K-Gr 6--Crickets chirp, a campfire crackles, owls and whippoorwills call, and a coyote howls as Buck Howdy (aka...

All Unquiet Things.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
June 1, 2010... All Unquiet Things (unabr.). 9 CDs. 10:38 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2010. ISBN 978-0-3077-0633-1. $60. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gr 9 Up--Anna Jarzab's debut novel (Delacorte 2010) is part...

Betrayals: Strange Angels, Book 2.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
June 1, 2010... Betrayals: Strange Angels, Book 2 (unabr.). 10 cassettes or 10 CDs. 12 hrs. Recorded Books. 2010. cassette, ISBN 978-1-4407-7153-8: $51.75; CD, ISBN 978-1-4407-7157-6: $108.75. Gr 9 Up--Lili St. Crow's sequel (2009) to Strange Angels (2009,...

Captivate.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
June 1, 2010... Captivate (unabr.). 7 CDs. 8 hrs. Brilliance Audio. 2010. ISBN 978-1-4418-5138-3. $87.97. Gr 7 Up--In Carrie Jones's sequel (2010) to Need (2008, both Bloomsbury; Brilliance, 2009), Zara and her friends have been capturing pixies and locking...

The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity: The Brixton Brothers, Book 1.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
June 1, 2010... The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity: The Brixton Brothers, Book 1 (unabr.). 3 CDs. 2:55 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2010. ISBN 978-0-3077-1042-0. $30. Gr 3-5--Steve reads detective books,...

The Demon King.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
June 1, 2010... The Demon King (unabr.). 13 cassettes or 13 CDs. 15:15 hrs. Recorded Books. 2010. cassere, ISBN 978-1-4407-3684-1: $102.75; CD, ISBN 978-1-4407-3688-9, $108.75. Gr 7 Up--Princess Raisa comes from royalty and Han lives in poverty, but both are...

Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
June 1, 2010... Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat (unabr.). 6 CDs. 7 hrs. Full Cast Audio. 2010. ISBN 978-1-934180-68-6. $45. Gr 3-6--Emmy has memories of a loving home, caring parents, and close friends. However, since her family inherited a fortune,...

Episodes: My Life As I See It.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
June 1, 2010... Episodes: My Life As I See It (unabr.). 7 CDs. 8:35 hrs. Brilliance Audio. 2009. ISBN 978-1-4418-0171-5. $69.97. Gr 8 Up--Blaze Ginsberg allows glimpses into his life as a teen diagnosed with high functioning autism in this unusual...

Eyes Like Stars.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
June 1, 2010... Eyes Like Stars (unabr.). 8 CDs. 8:30 hrs. Full Cast Audio. 2010. ISBN 978-1-936223-00-8. $55. Gr 8 Up--The theater is all 17-year-old Beatrice Shakespeare Smith has ever known. She has lived her whole life in the magical Theatre...

Front and Center.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
June 1, 2010... Front and Center (unabr.). 5 CDs. 5:55 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2010. ISBN 978-0-3075-8324-6. $45. Gr 8-11--D. J. Schwenk has had 'a tough go of it in the last year. Her father broke his hip,...

Heist Society.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
June 1, 2010... * Heist Society (unabr.). 5 CDs. 6:10 hrs. Brilliance Audio. 2010. ISBN 978-1-4418-2674-9. $71.97. Gr 7 -10--Fifteen-year-old Katerina (Kat) Bishop is not your average world-class traveler. She's been to the Louvre (to case it at age 3) and...

Incarceron.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
June 1, 2010... * Incarceron (unabr.). 10 CDs. 1137 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2010. ISBN 978-0-3077-0709-3. $65. Gr 7 Up--Catherine Fisher's intelligent, genre-bending tale (Dial, 2010) will fascinate teens...

My Life with the Lincolns.(Brief article)(Audiobook review)(Children's review)
June 1, 2010... My Life with the Lincolns (unabr.). 6 CDs. 6:36 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2010. ISBN 978-0-3077-1038-3. $50. Gr 5-8--Mina, 12, believes that she and her family are reincarnations of Abraham...

Numbers.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
June 1, 2010... Numbers (unabr.). 8 CDs. 9 hrs. Brilliance Audio. 2010. ISBN 978-1-4233-9630-7. $69.97. Gr 9 Up--Numbers have a different meaning for 15-year-old Jem: the numbers that pop into her head when she makes eye contact with anyone reveal the day...

One to Grow On: Kids' Audio Stories--Learning to Love Ourselves, the Red Collection.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
June 1, 2010... One to Grow On: Kids' Audio Stories--Learning to Love Ourselves, the Red Collection. 2 CDs. range: 33:33-48:54 min. Kids' Audio Stories. 2009. ISBN 978-0-9185196-41. $19.95. Gr 1-5--Trenna Daniells tells four original stories to help children...

Steel Trapp: The Academy.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
June 1, 2010... Steel Trapp: The Academy (unabr.). 7 CDs. 8:24 hrs. Brilliance Audio. 2010. ISBN 978-1-4418-3040-1. $74.97. Gr 5-8--After overcoming terrorists in Steel Trapp: The Challenge (Disney Editions, 2008), 14-year-old Steven "Steel" Trapp returns in...

Stumptown Kid.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
June 1, 2010... Stumptown Kid (unabr.). 4 CDs. 5 hrs. Audio Bookshelf. 2010. ISBN 978-1935439041-4. $44.95. Gr 5-8--Carol Gorman and Ron J. Findley's coming-of-age baseball story (Peachtree, 2005), set in 1952, is also about friendship and prejudice....

Tanglewreck.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
June 1, 2010... Tanglewreck (unabr.). 6 CDs. 7:15 hrs. Prod. by Chivers Children's Audio Books. Dist. by BBC Audiobooks America. 2010. ISBN 978-1-4056-5486-9. $59.95. Gr 6-10--Time seems to fly faster and days seem to be shorter as society become more...

This Book Is Not Good for You.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
June 1, 2010... This Book Is Not Good for You (unabr.). 6 CDs. 6:13 hrs. Prod. by Hatchette Audio. Dist. by BBC Audiobooks America. 2009. ISBN 978-1-60788-309-8. $59.95. Gr 4-6--Those who love chocolate and enjoy a good mystery are in for a treat with this...

Woods Runner.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
June 1, 2010... Woods Runner (unabr.). 3 CDs. 3:42 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2010. ISBN 978-0-3077-1034-5. $30. Gr 5-8--When 13-year-old Samuel Smith returns from a hunt in the woods, he finds the...

The Year the Swallows Came Early.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
June 1, 2010... The Year the Swallows Came Early (unabr.). 5 cassettes or 5 CDs. 5 hrs. Recorded Books. 2009. cassette, ISBN 9798-1-4407-6319-9: $41.75; CD, ISBN 1-4407-6323-6: $51.75. Gr 4-7--In San Juan Capistrano, 11-year-old Eleanor "Groovy" Robinson...

Earthworm Ensemble.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)(Children's review)
June 1, 2010... Earthworm Ensemble. CD. approx. 34 min. Western Seeds Records. 2009, 2010 release. $15.99. PreS-Gr 3--Eleven diverse tunes mark this group's debut of harmony-laden, family-friendly music. Musical styles mn the gamut from the twangy chugging...

Going Green! with Dr. Jean.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)(Children's review)
June 1, 2010... Going Green! with Dr. Jean. CD. 44 min. Prod. by Melody House. Dist. by AV Cafe. 2009. $17.50. PreS-K--Dr. Jean Feldman, educator and children's recording artist, adds to her collection of recordings for preschoolers with this offering of...

Michael Jackson: King of Pop 1958-2009.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
June 1, 2010... Michael Jackson: King of Pop 1958-2009 (unabr.). 6 CDs. 6:44 hrs. Bolinda Audio. 2010. ISBN 978-1-7421-4584-6. $77.95 Gr 9 Up--Emily Herbert's biography (John Blake, 2009) of the pop legend delivers an affectionate and respectful look into...

Pete Seeger Tribute: Ageless Kids' Songs.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)(Children's review)
June 1, 2010... * Pete Seeger Tribute: Ageless Kids' Songs. CD. approx. 25 min. Prod. by Prairie Dog Entertainment. Dist. by AV Cafe. 2009. $13.99. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PreS-Gr 6--Nominated for a 2010 Grammy in the Best Musical Album for Children...

Pickin' & Grinnin': Great Folk Songs for Kids.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)(Children's review)
June 1, 2010... Pickin' & Grinnin': Great Folk Songs for Kids. CD. 53:39 min. Music for Little People. 2009, 2010 release. $12.98. PreS-Gr 4--In celebration of their 25th anniversary, Music for Little People has put together a delightful compilation of...

Robot Dance.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)(Children's review)
June 1, 2010... Robot Dance. CD. approx. 32 min. CDBaby.com. 2009. $12. PreS-Gr 5--Following up his first album, Activate!, (SLJ, Aug. 2006, p. 59), Austin-based Lee Davila (aka Mr. Leebot) employs a new wave/techno-pop style as he sings 15 original songs....

The Future Is Wild.(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2010... The Future Is Wild. CD-ROM. Systems: Win 98 & later, Mac. with tchr's, guide. Prod. by Sherston Software. Dist. by Tool Factory. 2008, 2009 release. $39.95. Gr 3-8--Players of this simulation game travel 5 million, 100 million, or 200...

Correction.(Correction notice)
June 1, 2010... CORRECTION: The correct price for the CD-ROM program Animation-ish (April 2010, p. 62) is $59.95.

Ferrara, Miranda Herbert, ed. Human Diseases and Conditions.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
June 1, 2010... FERRARA, Miranda Herbert, ed. Human Diseases and Conditions. 2nd ed. 3 vols. charts, diags, illus, photos, further reading. glossary, index. Gale/Scribners. 2009. Tr $427. ISBN 978-0-6843-1238-5. LC 2009006533. Gr 9 Up--Originally published...