School Library Journal articles from March 2004

School Library Journal archives from March 2004

Stop the insanity: some nonfiction series publishers need to know when to say when.(Editorial)(Editorial)
March 1, 2004... It's time for someone to say "Stop the insanity." Just when my colleagues and I at School Library Journal thought we had seen it all, comes the nonfiction title Frozen Vegetables. Targeting readers ages five and up, with a second-grade reading...

Our bias exposed: the cultural bias of American children's books.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... THANK YOU FOR PUBLISHING THE ARTICLE about works in translation by Stephen Roxburgh (January 2004, "The Myopic American," pp. 48-50). I never considered that all of our multicultural literature is truly about one culture--an American one. Why...

Ohio gives credit.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... THE OHIO EDUCATIONAL LIBRARY MEDIA Association (OELMA) and the Leadership for School Libraries would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the coverage of the "Student Learning through Ohio School Libraries" research study in School...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2004... In the January 2004 Teen Talk column, "Beyond Books" (p. 37), Dr. Shifra Baruchson Arbib was incorrectly identified as a school librarian. She was director of the Department of Information Science at Israel's Bar Ilan University at the time her...

Calendar.(Calendar)
March 1, 2004... March 2004 March 27. Fourth Annual Rabbit Hill Festival of Literature, Westport Library, Westport, CT. This years theme is "Real People in Fact and Fiction." Speakers are Judith St. George, Jim Murphy, Jennifer Armstrong, Chris Crutcher,...

Bush sends educators mixed message: the president's FY 2005 budget may be good for libraries but bad for education.(news)
March 1, 2004... There's some good and bad news about President Bush's FY 2005 budget. The good news is that he's calling for $220 million, or an 11 percent increase, in funding for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and maintaining $20 million for...

CA schools may divert library funds: school library money will likely go to textbooks under the governor's plan.(news)
March 1, 2004... California schools may be saying hasta la vista to their library funds Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently proposed folding the state's $4.2 million School Library Fund into a general education budget to streamline education spending. ...

Parents to the rescue.(news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... There's some positive news for libraries in at least one California community. Media centers in all six schools of the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District are still open, thanks to a group of parents who raised $220,000 to save the libraries...

On board to road.(short takes)
March 1, 2004... Students who enter the "Get on Board and Read @ Your Library" program will have a chance to meet pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, known for his Tuck Knee Indy stunt (above). To enter, kids between the ages of 12 and 18 select a book from their...

Books 'N Barbers.(short takes)
March 1, 2004... A book and a haircut? That's what young patrons of five Memphis barbershops encountered as part of a unique literacy initiative called Boys Booked on Barbershops. The February program, also known as B-Bob, encouraged local barbershops to create...

States Rebuff President's ed law: legislatures refuse to pay for the high costs of the law's requirements.(news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... A handful of slate legislatures nationwide are sending President Bush a clear message: the demands of the federal No Child Left Behind Act are too expensive, so they're refusing to fired them. The latest protester is Utah's House of...

Patriot Act protests heat up: calls to rescind parts of the antiterrorism law build nationwide.(news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Criticism against the USA Patriot Act is building as cities from coast to coast approve resolutions to rescind parts of the antiterrorism law. Even organizations such as the American Library Association and the American Booksellers Foundation...

Kent state builds library bridges: new university scholarships encourages school, public library cooperation.(news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Few library school professors take building bridges between media centers and public libraries more seriously than Carolyn Brodie and Greg Byerly of Kent State University. Their latest project, New Libraries, New Leaders, offers scholarships to...

Amy Schwartz wins Zolotow Award.(news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Amy Schwartz, author and illustrator of What James Ukes Best (S & S/Atheneum), has received the 2004 Charlotte Zolotow Award, which honors outstanding writing in a children's picture book. The Zolotow Award committee also selected the authors...

Sanford, FL: The Seminole County (FL) school board voted January 27 to retain the Newbery Medal-winning novel Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Dial, 1976) in the middle school curriculum, despite parental concern over its racial violence.(Censorship Roundup)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Sanford, FL: The Seminole County (FL) school board voted January 27 to retain the Newbery Medal-winning novel Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Dial, 1976) in the middle school curriculum, despite parental concern over its racial violence. The...

Washington Township, NJ.(Censorship Roundup)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Washington Township, NJ: The Washington Township (NJ) school district is considering a parental request to restrict the access of elementary and middle schoolers to "satanic" books in their libraries. Tahir and Wanda Mella, parents of a...

West Salem, WI: A grandfather is making a big stink over William Kotzwinkle and Glenn Murray's Walter the Farting Dog (Frog, 2001).(Censorship Roundup)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... West Salem, WI: A grandfather is making a big stink over William Kotzwinkle and Glenn Murray's Walter the Farting Dog (Frog, 2001). Maynard Carlson, who objects to the picture book's focus on flatulence, has asked for Walter's removal from the...

IL librarians question book program: will a new proposal to distribute free books come at the expense of library funds?(news)
March 1, 2004... Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich wants librarians to calm down: the $26 million price tag for his newly proposed books-for-kids program won't come at the expense of public library funds, he says. So where exactly will the money come from? It's...

Literacy effort targets native Americans: NM hopes 'Between the Lions' will help raise test scores of Native American children.(news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Native American children in central and northern New Mexico will soon tune in to custom-made programs of the PBS kids' show Between the Lions. They'll see the same puppetry, animation, and live action that so many four- to seven-year olds have...

A stunning event at Arizona Library: citizen's panel rules police officer was justified in using a stun gun on a 13-year-old.(news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Was a police officer in Chandler, AZ, justified in using a stun gun on a youngster during a disturbance at the public library? Absolutely, says a 15-member citizen's panel, which recently ruled unanimously in favor of Police Officer Arturo...

Highlander way middle school library.(Site of the Month)
March 1, 2004... hps.k12.mi.us/~hwms Jeff Hastings (hastingj@HowellSchools.com), a librarian at Highlander Way Middle School (HWMS) in Howell, MI, built his school library's site in 48 hours to impress a panel of judges that visited Howell in 1996-1997 to...

A filter that lets good information in: Kansas creates a library-friendly alternative to cope with the Children's Internet Protection Act.(Tech Knowledge)
March 1, 2004... In an attempt to satisfy the requirements of the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) without unduly restricting library users' access to online information, Kansas has accomplished something no other state has: it's created its own...

TLP-S30 LCD: multimedia LCD projector.(Test Drive)
March 1, 2004... Toshiba America Corporation, 1251 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 4110, New York, NY 10020. (800) 631-3811. www.toshiba.com. $1,199.95. The TLP-S30 multimedia projector from Toshiba is a handy tool for maximizing your presentations. This...

A home page in a snap.(Tech Knowledge)
March 1, 2004... Homepage Builder, available on Scholastic's Web site (Scholastic.com), makes it easy to create a class home page. This handy tool enables teachers to easily communicate with students and families by posting everything from homework assignments...

Excelling with Excel: inspire kids and teachers with spreadsheets.(The Librarian's Internet)
March 1, 2004... Microsoft Excel-Online Practice Modules www.internet4classrooms.com/on.line_excel.htm If you're new to using Excel, or you want to teach students, teachers, or homeschooling parents how to use it, this site is a real gem. The online...

24/7 library.(Tech Knowledge)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Thanks to a brand-new product created by Thomson Gale, librarians are getting exactly what they asked for. The Gale Virtual Reference Library offers libraries their choice of 117 e-reference resources--including encyclopedias, almanacs, and...

Language on demand.(Tech Knowledge)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Print-on-demand technology--which creates one or 1,000 copies of a book in a matter of days from a digital file--has entered the school and library world big time, thanks to a new company called BookSurge. It operates two Web sites of interest...

AIMS and Britannica team up.(Tech Knowledge)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Imagine having your own encyclopedic video jukebox. AIMS Multimedia, a producer of educational video programs for libraries, has joined forces with Encyclopaedia Britannica to create a new product that brings together the best of both...

The online engines that could: search tools have come far. Should librarians be worried?(Chat Room)
March 1, 2004... GOOGLE HAS TWO FACES. IT SEEMS, AT TIMES, LIKE A librarian's best friend--quickly locating lots of helpfull information for the students we serve. Other times, it's our worst enemy, since many kids believe that they can find everything they...

TV guide: is it legal for librarians to tape television programs?(Carrie on Copyright)
March 1, 2004... My principal wants me to tape an ABC after-school special. I suggested that we should, instead, purchase copies of it. But after calling Disney and ABC, I discovered that the program's not for sale. I told my principal that I'm still not...

The honor system: a library encourages kids to take books without checking them out.(What Works)
March 1, 2004... MOST LIBRARIANS HAVE EXPERIENCED IT: A NERVOUS TEEN APPROACHES the circulation desk with a book in hand. "This is for my friend," she mumbles before stuffing it into her backpack. More than likely it's a book about depression, drug abuse, sex,...

Shiver me timbers! Pirates! Take youngsters on a high-seas thrill ride with these true-life tales.(Nonfiction Booktalker)
March 1, 2004... SWASHBUCKLING PIRATES AND COMMANDERS OF TALL SHIPS ARE SAILING across movie screens to the delight of young and old alike. Keep the adventure going by sharing these exciting books with your fourth-to sixth-grade students. Countless young...

Come together: school and public librarians need to join forces for kids' sake.(Teen Talk)
March 1, 2004... The good news is that many public libraries are now overflowing with teens. The bad news is that most teens still don't visit libraries, and that's a shame. Teens would use libraries if they clearly understood their value. But for years, young...

Hands-on collection building: a librarian offers tips for sign language materials selection.(Up for Discussion)
March 1, 2004... AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) IS COMMONLY ASSERTED TO BE THE fourth most-used language in the United States, though a lack of hard statistics makes this statement difficult to prove. What is clear is that the number of hearing people interested...

Generation tech: today's teens view technology not only as a part of life, but as a way of life.
March 1, 2004... Imagine not knowing who Muggles are or how the Dewey decimal system works? Well, it's akin to being left in the dark about kids' technology needs. That's why the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) is in the process of gathering student opinion...

Miles of magazines: kids, like adults, find magazines irresistible. But with so many to choose from, which ones are worth having?
March 1, 2004... There's no doubt about it: magazines can be a nuisance. They're easy to rip off, flimsy, and costly. Plus, they can easily devour a library's limited shelf space. So why are periodicals such an important part of our collection here at the Los...

Ala book picks 2004.
March 1, 2004... Notable Children's Books Younger Readers CHODOS-IRVINE, Margaret. Ella Sarah Gets Dressed. illus. by author. Harcourt. RTE $16. ISBN 0-15-216413-8. COBB, Vicki. I Face the Wind. illus. by Julia Gorton. (Vicki Cobb Science Play...

The olympics.(Focus on: tropical resources for curriculum needs)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... In your marks... get set... read! When the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad open a few months from now in Greece, it will truly be a moment of athletic--and literary--importance. The ceremony on August 13 will commemorate the Games returning to...

Fox, Mem. Koala Lou.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... illus by Pamela Lofts. Harcourt. 1989. PreS-Gr 2--This is a charming story of a young koala bear who dreams of entering her own Bush Olympics. Despite all her hard work and dedicated training, Koala Lou comes up short and takes second...

O'Malley, Kevin. Mount Olympus Basketball.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... illus. by author. Walker. 2003. Gr 1-4 Even the powerhouse American basketball team wouldn't be able to hold up on the court against this "Dream Team" of Zeus, Poseidon, and Athena. Readers-reluctant and otherwise will cheer as the gods...

Osborne, Mary Pope. Hour of the Olympics.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... illus. by Sal Murdocca. Random. 1998. Gr 2-5-From the ever-popular "Magic Tree House" series comes an adventure in which Jack and Annie travel back in time and find themselves in ancient Greece. They're just in time for the first Olympics,...

Richards, Jean. The First Olympic Games: a Gruesome Greek Myth with a Happy Ending.(Children's Review)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
March 1, 2004... illus. by Kat Thacker. Millbrook. 2000. Gr 1-4--Here is the "true" story of how the ancient Olympics began, and it's not pretty. It involves a father who cooks his son, a king with decapilated heads on his palace gates, and a murderous...

Stevenson, James. The Mud Flat Olympics.(Children's Review)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
March 1, 2004... illus. by author. Greenwillow. 1994. K-Gr 3--This entertaining beginning chapter book chronicles the annual animal Olympics in which moles dig holes and skunks stink, all for the glory" of gold. Well, not just for gold, as sportsmanship,...

Climo, Shirley. Atalanta's Race: a Greek Myth.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... illus. by Alexander Koshkin. Clarion. 1995. Gr 3-7--Raised by a she-bear after being abandoned by her father, King Iasus, Atalanta grew into a strong woman. But no matter how great her athletic abilities, she wasn't allowed to compete in...

Crowther, Robert. Robert Crowther's Pop-Up Olympics: Amazing Facts and Record Breakers.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... illus. by author. Candlewick. 1996. Gr 1 Up--This book is great fun for displays and lap reading. Six spreads feature the marathon, track and field, swimming and diving, gymnastics, rowing, and judo, among other events at the Summer Games....

Donkin, Andrew. Going for Gold.(Children's Review)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
March 1, 2004... DK. 1999. Gr 2-4--In this browsable "Eyewitness" style reader, children are introduced to Jesse Owens, Shelley Mann, Mamo Wolde, Daley Thompson, Jennifer Capriati, and Kerri Strug. They will learn about the events in which each athlete...

Hennessy, B.G. Olympics!(Children's Review)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
March 1, 2004... illus. by Michael Chesworth. Viking. 1996. PreS-Gr 2--Fun cartoon-style illustrations introduce young readers to myriad activities involved in preparing for and participating in both the Winter and Summer Games. Practice, teamwork, stadium...

Hopkins, Lee Bennett, ed. Sports! Sports! Sports!: a Poetry' Collection.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... illus. by Brian Floca. HarperCollins. 1999. Gr 1-3--This easy-reader assembly of verse brings together a multicultural cast of young atheletes in a celebration of sports. A variety of poets are included, such as Nikki Grimes and Myra Cohn...

Jackson, Robert. Meet Me in St. Louis: a Trip to the 1904 World's Fair.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... HarperCollins. 2004. Gr 3-6--One hundred years ago, St. Louis hosted a fair to commemorate the Louisiana Purchase. The book opens with a ride on the Ferris wheel to survey the acres of attractions and thousands of visitors on opening day....

Kennedy, Mike. Special Olympics.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... Children's Press. 2002. Gr 2-4--Since its founding by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1968, the Special Olympics has given people with mental retardation a chance to compete in major athletic events. The games have since grown exponentially and...

Kennedy, X. J. Elympics.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... illus. by Graham Percy. Philomel. 1999. K-Gr 3--This is a delightful collection of poems about 13 Olympic summer and winter events, as experienced by some very sporty elephants. At three to four stanzas each, the verses express the fun and...

Knotts, Bob. The Summer Olympics.(Children's Review)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
March 1, 2004... Children's Press. 2000. Gr 2-4--In typical "True Book" fashion, this title provides a brief introduction and overview to familiarize young readers with what the Olympics are and what they mean. Copious photographs colorfully illustrate the...

Krull, Kathleen. Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... illus. by David Diaz. Harcourt. 1996. K-Gr 5--Rudolph encountered unimaginable obstacles, from polio to racism, on her way to becoming one of the most successful Olympians ever. Krull's down-to-earth yet tall-tale-ish text and Diaz's...

Lyons, Michele. Going for the Gold.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... DK. 1999. Gr 2-5--As an entry in the "On the Job" series, which focuses on exciting career choices, this book, colorfully illustrated with bold photographs, features two- to three-page profiles of six American Olympians. The quest for...

Schaefer, A. R. Olympic Hero: Pro Wrestler Kurt Angle.(Children's Review)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
March 1, 2004... Capstone. 2002. Gr 3-6--Do you cringe at the idea of buying professional wrestling books, even though yon know the kids can't wait to read them? Here's one to ease your conscience. The story of a WWF star who was a legitimate champion at...

Wallace, Paula S. The World or Sports.(Children's Review)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
March 1, 2004... Gareth Stevens. 2003. K-Gr 4--Sports are a universal language, and this attractive and practical book looks at 10 different countries and athletic activities that are popular in each one, particularly with children. Wallace includes...

Christopher, Matt. Olympic Dream.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... illus. by Karen Meyer. Little, Brown. 1996. Gr 4--No part of this book actually takes place at the Olympics. The wish to someday be a part of them, though, is often on the mind of Doug Cannon, 14 years old and overweight. A primary reason...

Wallace, Rich. Losing Is Not an Option.(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
March 1, 2004... Knopf/Borzoi. 2003. Gr 8 Up--A small-town football field may seem the furthest thing from the Olympic Stadium in Athens, but the desire, drive, and determination of young athletes is the same the world over. This collection of short...

Aaseng, Nathan. Women Olympic Champions.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... Gale/Lucent. 2000. Gr 5 Up--Seven 20th-century athletes from around the world are brought to life in this solid collective biography. At the beginning of even the modern Olympic movement, females were excluded from participating, and an...

Anderson, Dave. The Story of the Olympics.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... rev. ed. HarperCollins. 2000. Gr 4 Up--Olympic runner Carl Lewis provides the foreword to this survey title, giving a first-person perspective on what it's like to grow up watching the Games and then find yourself on the other side...

Bachrach, Susan D. The Nazi Olympics: Berlin 1936.(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... Little, Brown. 2000. Gr 6 Up--Based on air exhibit at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, this title sheds important light on less positive aspects of the Olympics. Hitler's hijacking of the event for his own propaganda purposes is...

Burgan, Michael. Great Moments in the Olympics.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... World Almanac Library. 2002. Gr 4-8--Covering both summer and winter events, this busy book offers nine chapters with headline-worthy titles on major competitions and athletes of the modern Games. Beyond the basic stories are really...

Fischer, David. The Encyclopedia of the Summer Olympics.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... Watts. 2003. Gr 4-8--This is another high-priority title for certain-to-be-demanded information over the coming months. After an information to the history of the ancient and modern Games, each event receives a two- to four-page article,...

Fortin, Francois, ed. Sports: the Complete Visual Reference.(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... Firefly. 2000. Gr 7 Up--This comprehensive and reliable volume covers 127 sports, both Olympic and otherwise, arranged into 20 categories such as track and field, equestrian, aerial, racket, and combat. All have extensive, clear, and...

Gifford, Clive. Summer Olympics: the Definitive Guide to the World's Greatest Sports Celebration.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... Kingfisher. 2004. Gr 5 Up--This ambitious and current title is a fantastic must-have in order to be prepared for this summer. Particularly significant Games from the past are featured (Stockholm, Mexico City, Sydney, etc.) with information...

Heinrichs, Ann. Greece.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... Children's Press. 2002. Gr 4-8--With the world's spotlight focused on Greece this year, a contemporary and attractive title on the country is mandatory, and this entry in the "Enchantment of the World" series fills the bill. As a survey of...

Kristy, Davida. Coubertin's Olympics: How the Games Began.(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... Lerner. 1995. Gr 7 Up--Reviving the Olympics in modern times was like an endless sprint over hurdles, but Baron Pierre de Coubertin was as determined as any gold-medal track star. By firmly believing in the benefit of sport, international...

Morley, Christine. The Best Book of Gymnastics.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... Kingfisher. 2003. Gr 4-7--Gymnastics is one of the most watched events at the Summer Games and this title provides an excellent overview of the many elements that Fans will be seeing oil television. Full spreads feature the history of the...

Ancient and Modern Olympic Sports.
March 1, 2004... www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics. Tufts University. Classics Dept. (Accessed 1/29/04)." Gr 4 Up--Tufts University presents the Perseus Digital Library. Users will discover the differences between ancient and modern day games by learning...

Athens 2004 Olympic Games.
March 1, 2004... www.athens2004.com. Athens 2004 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (Accessed 1/29/04). Gr 5 Up--Students will learn about the current games and its athletes, can follow events as they unfold, minute by minute, and may play Olympic trivia games...

An Educator's Guide to the Olympics.
March 1, 2004... 2002.uen.org/html/reach. Education Dept. of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the Olympic Winter Games. (Accessed 1/29/04). Gr adults--Though originally prepared for Salt Lake 2002, this 140-page PDF resource guide provides timeless...

The Olympic Movement.
March 1, 2004... www.olympic.org. International Olympic Committee. (1/29/04). Gr 5 Up--The well-organized official site for the International Olympic Committee is ready to answer any Olympic question and help all Web visitors better understand the history...

The Olympic Museum.
March 1, 2004... www.olympic.org/uk/passion/museum/index_uk.asp. International Olympic Committee. (Accessed 1/29/04). Gr 4 Up--Take an virtual tour of the Olympic Museum and view historic artifacts. The museum includes exhibits about Pierre de Coubertin,...

Paralympic Games.
March 1, 2004... www.paralympic.org. International Paralympic Committee. (Accessed 1/29/04). Gr 5 Up--Olympic games for people with disabilities first began in Rome in 1960. The games now take place just after the Olympic games using the same facilities in...

Winter 2010.
March 1, 2004... www.winter2010.com. Vancouver 2010 Bid Corp. (Accessed 1/29/04). Gr 6 Up--Discover the intricacies and detailed planning needed to win a bid for the Olympic games by learning how Vancouver, BC became the site for the 2010 Winter Olympics....

Animal Doc Com.
March 1, 2004... www.uga.edu/~lam/ kids. University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. (Accessed 1/29/04). Gr 2-8--Here's a fun and informative site for kids. How do you operate on a horse? Or fix a donkey's broken leg? Why are dogs so possessive?...

Care for Animals.
March 1, 2004... www.avma.org/careforanimals/default.asp. American Veterinary, Medical Assn. (Accessed 1/29/04). Gr 3 Up--This site from the American Veterinary Medical Association is useful for both pet owners and students researching veterinary medicine....

Emergency Vets.
March 1, 2004... animal.discovery.com/fan sites/e-vets/e-vets.html. Animal Planet. (Accessed 1/29/04). Gr 4 Up--This site accompanies Animal Planet's popular show "Emergency Vets," a program that follows the work of the veterinarians at Alameda East...

PetEducation.com.
March 1, 2004... www.peteducation.com. PetEducation.com. (Accessed 1/31/04). Gr 4 Up--PetEducation.com features more than 2500 in-depth articles, written by two Wisconsin veterinarians and their staff. Although the vets also own commercial web sites selling...

Preparing for a Career in Veterinary Medicine.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... aavmc.org/prevet/prevet.htm. Association of American Veterinary. Medical Colleges. (Accessed 1/31/04). Gr 7 Up--Older students who are investigating a career as a veterinarian will find plenty of useful information here. Users are guided...

Communicating Between Cultures.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... videocassette or DVD color. 23 min with tchr's. guide. Learning Seed. 2004. #27704/ #27704DVD. 589. Gr 9-12--The metaphor of colored glasses is used as a parable in this video to describe cultural filters. Culture shapes our view of the...

It's Not What You Say: Mastering the Art of Communication.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... (Series). 3 videocassettes, color. range: 18-26 min. with book, tchr's, guide. Linx Educational Pub. 2003. #01-VS25-F. $285 ser., $98 ea. Includes: Mastering Basic Communication (#01-V26-F); Mastering the Interview (#01-V27F); Mastering Goals...

Stock Market Basics: Learning without Losing.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... videocassette or DVD. color. 24 min. with tchr's, guide. Learning Seed. 2004. #27804/#27804DVD. $89. Gr 7-12--This brief, well-crafted production provides a basic introduction to the world of equity investing. Since 50 percent of American...

Supermarket Persuasion: What Marketers Know.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... videocassctte or DVD. color. 24 min. with tchr's guide. Learning Seed. 2003. #27303/#27303DVD. $89. Gr 7-12--Every detail in the supermarket, from the color of labels to the lighting and size of the shopping carts, is carefully researched...