School Library Journal articles from May 2009

School Library Journal archives from May 2009

The ultimate role model: we are all part of Krug's legacy.(Judith Krug)(Editorial)
May 1, 2009... Like many of you, I became a librarian after the profession had been significantly shaped by Judith Krug. In fact, Krug, who died last month, had an influence on American librarianship that was so profound and far-reaching it was easy to take...

World Digital Library: www.wdl.org.(Site of the Month)(Website overview)(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... The recently launched World Digital Library (WDL) opens the door to an unprecedented holding of international treasures. Over 26 institutions in 19 countries, from the UK's Wellcome Collection to the Archives of Iraq, have contributed to the...

Library tech goes mobile; mobile apps, Twitter shine at CIL conference.(Tech Knowledge)(Computers in Libraries conference)
May 1, 2009... If Aaron Schmidt had one word to describe the takeaway from this year's Computers in Libraries? It would be "mobility." "People were really excited and kept asking about how they can deliver library services via mobile devices," says Schmidt,...

Mimio Interactive: whiteboard to IWB retrofit kit and add-ons.(Test DRIVE)(Mimio Interactive kit)(Mimio Wireless)(Mimio Pad )(Product/service evaluation)
May 1, 2009... Components reviewed: mimio Interactive kit $549, mimio Wireless $199, and mimio Pad $399. For details visit www.mimio.com. Several years back, when my school library was renovated, I had the architects include a teaching space complete...

ALA Connect: the mother ship evolves.(THE NEXT BIG THING)(American Library Association's ALA Connect )
May 1, 2009... I wonder if the American Library Association (ALA) truly understands what it's getting into with its launch of ALA Connect (connect.ala.org). Part of the organization's new site design, Connect uses the open-source Drupal framework to provide...

Tech firms help get stimulus funds.(Tech Knowledge)(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... Anthony Salcito understands the economic challenges K-12 schools face today. That's why the general manager of U.S. education for Microsoft says the $115 billion in federal stimulus money earmarked for education has spurred the tech giant...

Let's play ball: learning sites that relate to our national pastime.(THE Librarian's INTERNET)(Website list)
May 1, 2009... Baseball-As American as Apple Pie memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_baseball.php The Library of Congress hosts primary resource materials on all aspects of our national culture, including America's pastime. On this topical site,...

Printable comics.(Tech Knowledge: The Buzz)(www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix)(Website overview)(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Comic generator site MakeBeliefs Comix has a new offering. A printables feature now lets creative visitors of all ages download graphic handouts. Print a comic strip or single illustration and let ELL and other...

LaCie's rugged new drive.(Tech Knowledge: The Buzz)(LaCie Rugged All-Terrain external hard drive )(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The LaCie Rugged All-Terrain external hard drive is now bigger, in terms of both physical dimension and storage capacity. Sporting the same cool design by Neil Poulton, featuring a rubber bumper and tough,...

LOC debuts a special sneeze.(Tech Knowledge: The Buzz)(video Fred Ott sneezing uploaded to Library of Congress' channel)(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... The Library of Congress has arrived on YouTube (bitly.com/ofgL4). About 70 videos have been uploaded to LOC's channel, arranged in various playlists, from the 2008 National Book Festival to early movies created by Thomas Edison. Among our...

Weights for the Wii.(Tech Knowledge: The Buzz)(Riiflex dumbells )(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... As if the Wii wasn't fun enough, a new accessory turns the console controllers into a pair of dumbbells. The peripheral, called Riiflex, converts the Wii remote and nunchuck into a set of weights, giving users a resistance workout, while...

Crank-your-own paper shredder.(Tech Knowledge: The Buzz)(Eco-Friendly Hand Crank Shredder)(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] No effort is too small when it comes to saving the environment. Hence the Eco-Friendly Hand Crank Shredder. You could tear up discarded documents with your bare hands, of course, but that wouldn't be nearly as much...

Diabetic dog.(Tech Knowledge: The Buzz)(nobelprize.org/ educational_games/medicine/insulin)(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] An educational game about diabetes aims to enlighten high school students about this disease that affects millions of people. Diabetic Dog is the newest of about 40 multimedia learning tools created by the Nobel...

The parent trap: how to handle a group of witch-hunting grown-ups.(Scales on Censorship)
May 1, 2009... A parent who objected to one of the titles in an eighth-grade classroom collection has recruited a group of parents to search for other "objectionable" titles In the teacher's collection. I'm the school's librarian, and I'm afraid those...

Something to smile about: a statewide early literacy program is making a big difference.(First Steps)(Oregon State Library and the Oregon Commission on Children and Families' Reading for Healthy Families: Building Communities of Learning)
May 1, 2009... As our communities face serious economic challenges, it's easy to focus solely on the dire news of the day: dwindling budgets, programs at risk. So, now more than ever, it's important to appreciate the work that energizes us and gives us...

The sky is falling: Rebecca and Ed Emberley transform a classic tale into a joyful, wacky romp.(Under Cover)(Chicken Little )(Interview)
May 1, 2009... After all these years, Chicken Little is the first book you've published together. What most surprised you about the project? Ed: Here we are, father and daughter, and we haven't worked together for 20 years, 30 years. And we start...

Celebrating scratch in libraries: creation software helps young people develop 21st-century literacy skills.(The Gaming Life)(scratch.mit.edu)
May 1, 2009... What has a low floor, a high ceiling, and wide walls? While it could be a tricked-out RV, the correct answer is Scratch (scratch.mit.edu), a free computer program from MIT's Lifelong Kindergarten Group that's changing the landscape of how...

Meet the new school board: board games are back--and they're exactly what your curriculum needs.(Cover story)
May 1, 2009... Josh and his colleagues are huddled around a table studying their map. Based on the fear in their eyes, the situation looks dire. The last epidemic had come out of nowhere, spreading three diseases around the globe into areas that Josh and...

The original handhelds: forget about iPods. Here are 11 magazines that teens can't resist.(Recommended readings)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IN A WORLD OF INSTANT MESSAGES, TWITTER, AND FACEBOOK, what do magazines have to offer teens? Well, as it turns out, plenty. For starters, they feature celebrity gossip, humor, beauty tips, sports, and even manga....

My Bluford high boys: they're the highlight of my week!(Cartoon)
May 1, 2009... IMAGINE YOU'RE HAROLD, A FRESHMAN AT BLUFORD HIGH. YOUR GRANDMOTHER IS ILL, AND CAN'T PAY HER MEDICAL BILLS. SHE'S YOUR ONLY GUARDIAN-YOUR PARENTS ARE OUT OF THE PICTURE. WILL YOU WORK FOR $50 A WEEK AT THE SUPERMART OR WILL YOU DECIDE TO...

Flipped! Want to get teens excited about summer reading? Just add video.
May 1, 2009... "They're not doing legitimate work" complains the agitated woman, pointing at a group of teens on the public library's computers. "They should be doing schoolwork, not watching YouTube." I remind her that they are patrons, too, and what they...

One small step ...(focus on: The Moon Landing)(Recommended readings)
May 1, 2009... "I'm at the foot of the ladder. The LM footpads are only depressed in the surface about one or two inches, although the surface appears to be very, very fine grained, as you get close to it. It's almost like a powder. (The) ground mass is...

On the Web.(Website list)
May 1, 2009... All About the Moon. www.space.com/moon. Umaginova, Inc. (Accessed 3/26/09). Gr 4-7--This splash page presents links to a plethora of nontechnical Moon-related articles, online videos, and image galleries. Click on "Apollo 11" in the...

Cardmaking: Greetings, Invites & Announcements.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... Cardmaking: Greetings, Invites & Announcements. DVD. 2 hrs. On Air Video. 2008. $14.95. Gr 7 Up--Sharyn Pak, craft expert and TV personality, demonstrates the basics of creating handmade greeting cards for birthdays, invitations,...

Gustafer Yellowgold's Mellow Fever.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... Gustafer Yellowgold's Mellow Fever. DVD. 75 min.. with CD. Prod. by Apple Eye Prods. Dist. by GustaferYellowgold. com. 2008. $19.99. PreS-Gr 3--Cute artwork and simple animation illustrate 11 original songs in Morgan Taylor's third...

Amazing Kids of Character.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... * Amazing Kids of Character (Series). 5 videos or 1 DVD . 89 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's. guide. Human Relations Media. 2009. ISBN978-155548043-1. $449.95 set. Includes: Portraits of Courage; Portraits of Empathy; Portraits of...

Bridging the Years: Teens and Seniors Mix It Up!(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... Bridging the Years: Teens and Seniors Mix It Up! DVD. 29 min. Prod. by In the Mix. Dist. Castle Works. 2008. ISBN 1-93184369-4. $69.95. Gr 7 Up--Performing community service is a requirement in a growing number of middle and high schools....

A Heart Full of Love.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... A Heart Full of Love. DVD. 26:40 min. Prod. by Phoenix Shakti Prods. Dist. by A Heart Full of Love. 2008. $24.95. K-Gr 4--The book that the late author Bette Margolis (Bette's Books, 1999) had been using in her workshops with young...

White Hot Jobs: The Fastest Growing Jobs Today.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... White Hot Jobs: The Fastest Growing Jobs Today. video or DVD. 20 min.. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Human Relations Media. 2008. ISBN 978-155548-773-7. $139.95. Gr 9 Up--The five fastest growing job sectors for skilled...

Bedtime for Frances.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... Bedtime for Frances. DVD. approx. 47 rain. (closed captioned), with hardcover book. Prod. by Jim Henson Co. and HIT Entertainment. Dist. by Lionsgate. 2009. $14.98. PreS-K--Frances, Russell Hoban's bouncy, song-singing badger, her...

First Grade Stinks!(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... First Grade Stinks! DVD. 11:02 min. Spoken Arts. 2008. ISBN 0-8045-8103-7. $ 50; cassette with hardcover book, ISBN 0-8045-6970-3: $27.95; CD with hardcover book, ISBN 0-8045-4195-7: $29.95. PreS-Gr 1--In this Special Appearance Video,...

Great Joy.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... Great Joy. DVD. 9 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Weston Woods. 2008. ISBN 978-0-545-10641-2. $59.95; CD, ISBN 978-0-545-10683-2: $12.95; CD with hardcover book, ISBN 978-0-54510687-0: $29.95. K-Gr 3--This nostalgic...

Shaun the Sheep: Back in the Ba-a-ath.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... Shaun the Sheep: Back in the Ba-a-ath. DVD. approx. 51 min.. Prod. by Aardman Animations Limited. Dist. by Lionsgate. 2009. $14.98. K-Gr 2--Using just grunts, groans, sound effects, and gestures to tell story, the amusing adventures of...

Absolute Zero.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... Absolute Zero (Nova Series). DVD. 1:48 hrs. (closed captioned). Prod. by Meridian Prods. and Windfall Films. Dist. by WGBH Boston. 2008. ISBN 978-1-59375819-6. $24.95. Gr 7 Up--Based on the concepts introduced in Tom Shachtman's Absolute...

All Pigs Are Beautiful.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
May 1, 2009... All Pigs Are Beautiful (Read, Listen and Wonder Series). CD. with paperback book. Candlewick Press. 2008. ISBN 9780-7636-4195-5. $8.99. K-Gr 3--Author Dick King-Smith, a former farmer who kept pigs, explains everything you want to know...

The Bones of It: An Introduction to the Skeleton.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... The Bones of It: An Introduction to the Skeleton. DVD. 25 min. VEA. 2008, 2009 release. $89.95. Gr 7-10--Incorporating photos, models, ultrasound images, and live-action footage, this film offers information about the human skeleton by...

Consumer's Guide to Alternative Energy.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... Consumer's Guide to Alternative Energy (The Future Fuels Series). DVD. 34 min. SyndiKast. 2009. ISBN 978-1-60743-3347. $14.95. Gr 9 Up--This program seeks to educate viewers about five energy alternatives: wind generators, solar energy,...

Where the Wild Things Are.(Media NEWS)(Where the Wild Things Are picture book will come as feature film by Warner Brothers )(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak's classic picture book, will debut as a full-length feature film in October 2009. The Warner Brothers film, directed by Spike Jonze, has gone through re-shooting and re-editing since it was screened...

The Audie Awards.(Media NEWS)(Awards list)(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... The Audie Awards, sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association (APA), honor spoken word recordings in 29 categories. Finalists for the 2009 Audies have been selected and winners will be announced on May 29, 2009 at a gala to be held at The...

A Frog's Life: Seen and Heard.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... A Frog's Life: Seen and Heard. DVD. 43 min with tchr's. guide. Warren Hatch Prods. 2008. ISBN 978-1-884195-56-3. $10. Gr 6 Up--The lifecycle of the Pacific Tree-frog is portrayed in this video portrait which is sure to be of significant...

One Small Step: The Story of the Space Chimps.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... One Small Step: The Story of the Space Chimps. DVD. 57 min. Victory Multimedia. 2008. #SC5475. $29.98. Gr 9 Up--This documentary sheds light on NASA's experiments with chimpanzees to prepare the space program for human flight. Interviews...

Plate Tectonics in Action.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... Plate Tectonics in Action (Elementary Earth Science Series). video or DVD. 14 min.. with tchr's. guide. Visual Learning Co. 2008. ISBN 978-1-59234-229-7. $79.95. Gr 3-5--This clear, informative program teaches young viewers about plate...

Rattlers, Peepers & Snappers.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... Rattlers, Peepers & Snappers. DVD. approx. 3 hrs. Peregrine Prods. 2008. $24.95. Gr 5 Up--This enthralling guide to the 52 amphibians and reptiles that breed in New England is divided into two adventures-amphibian and reptile--with each...

What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... * What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? DVD. 6 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Weston Woods. 2008. ISBN 978-0-545-10671-9. $59.95; CD, ISBN 978-0-545-10695-5: $12.95; CD with hardcover book, ISBN 978-0-54510698-6: $29.95. ...

The Adventures of Walker & Ping Ping: The Great Wall & The Chinese Market.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... The Adventures of Walker & Ping Ping: The Great Wall & The Chinese Market. DVD. approx. 50 min. Little Emperor. 2008. $21.99 PreS-Gr 2--Intended to teach young children about Chinese culture and language, these two animated episodes...

Beyond Our Borders: Myanmar (Burma).(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... Beyond Our Borders: Myanmar (Burma). DVD. 25 min. with tchr's. guide. New Dimension Media. 2009. ISBN 978-160721-001-6. single site: $49, multi-site: $159. Gr 7 Up--Viewers are introduced to the country and people of Myanmar, formerly...

Colonial America: From Jamestown to Freedom.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... Colonial America: From Jamestown to Freedom. DVD. 31 min. with tchr's. guide. Knowledge Unlimited. 2009. ISBN 1-55979-222-1. $59.95. Gr 7 Up--Colonial America from the first settlement at Jamestown through the Declaration of Independence...

Disconnected.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... Disconnected. DVD. 62 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Scoville Prods. Dist. by Carleton College. 2008, 2009 release. $99.99. Gr 9 Up--Three Carlton College students vow to unplug their computers for between three and five weeks as an...

Hannah's Story.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... * Hannah's Story. DVD. 29:02 min. with tchr's. guide. National Film Board of Canada. 2007, 2008 release. #153C9107239. $150. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gr 6 Up--Heartwarming and inspiring, this award-winning documentary illustrates...

Medieval Times in China and Beyond.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... Medieval Times in China and Beyond. DVD. approx. 25 min with tchr's. guide. Teaching for Thinking. 2008. ISBN 9780-9731489-6-1. $59.95. Gr 6 Up--Adapted from Teaching for Thinking's CD-ROM series, World History: A Comparative...

Religion and Democracy.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... Religion and Democracy (Democracy: The Basics Series). DVD. 50 min. with tchr's. guide. Hawkhill Assocs. 2008, 2009 release. ISBN 1-55979-223-X. $109. Gr 9 Up--The history of religion and human society is reviewed from ancient times to...

World War II: 1929-1939, Part 1: Roots of War.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... World War II: 1929-1939, Part 1: Roots of War (The Worm at War Series). DVD. 20 rain. with tchr's. guide. New Dimension Media. 2008, 2009 release. ISBN 1-59522672-9. single site: $49, multi site: $159. Gr 7 Up--This global view of the...

Spanglish Wrangler: Spanglish Sing-Along.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
May 1, 2009... Spanglish Wrangler: Spanglish Sing-Along. CD. 35 min. Prod. by Stone Lumber Music. Dist. by CDBaby.com. 2008. $25. PreS-Gr 3--The 12 songs on this low-key bilingual album effortlessly mingle Spanish and English lyrics. Whether dealing...

The Cabinet of Wonders: The Kronos Chronicles, Book 1.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
May 1, 2009... The Cabinet of Wonders: The Kronos Chronicles, Book 1 (unabr.). 6 CDs. 7 hrs. Macmillan Audio. 2008. ISBN 978-14272-0548-3. $29.95. Gr 5 Up--Set in 16th-century Bohemia, Petra's father, who was commissioned to build a clock for Prince...

Encyclopedia Brown Saves the Day.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
May 1, 2009... Encyclopedia Brown Saves the Day (unabr.). 2 CDs. 1:30 hrs. Recorded Books. 2008. ISBN 978-1-4361-5197-9. $25.75. Gr 3-5--Donald Sobol's 10-year-old savvy sleuth Leroy "Encyclopedia" Brown solves 10 cases in this collection (Dutton,...

Escaping the Giant Wave.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
May 1, 2009... Escaping the Giant Wave (unabr.). 3 CDs. 2:45 hrs. Audio Bookshelf. 2009. ISBN 978-0-9814890-5-6. $39.95. Gr 5-8--Kyle's excitement at vacationing with his family on the Oregon coast turns to dismay when Daren, the school bully and...

Football Genius.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
May 1, 2009... Football Genius (unabr.). 5 CDs. 5:10 hrs. Full Cast Audio. 2009. ISBN 978-1934180-40-2. $42. Gr %8--Troy White is every football team's dream... even if they don't know it yet. Although he's in middle school, he is a great quarterback...

Get Well Soon.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
May 1, 2009... Get Well Soon (unabr.). 4 CDs. 5:06 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2008. ISBN 978-0-7393-6512-0. $38. Gr 8 Up--Concerned about their overweight, depressed, and suicidal teenager, Amy Bloom's...

In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
May 1, 2009... In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories. CD. with paperback book. HarperChildren's Audio. 2008. ISBN 978-0-06-133613-3. $9.99. Gr 14--This collection of short stories (HarperCollins, 1984) retold by Alvin Schwartz are just creepy...

In the Belly of the Bloodhound: Being an Account of a Particularly Peculiar Adventure in the Life of Jacky Faber.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
May 1, 2009... * In the Belly of the Bloodhound: Being an Account of a Particularly Peculiar Adventure in the Life of Jacky Faber (A Bloody Jack Adventure) (unabr.). 13 CDs. 15 hrs. Listen & Live Audio. 2009. ISBN 978-1-59316-142-2. $44.95. Gr 7...

Ironhand: The Stoneheart Trilogy, Book 2.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
May 1, 2009... * Ironhand: The Stoneheart Trilogy, Book 2 (unabr.). 8 CDs. 9:38 hrs. Scholastic Audio. 2008. ISBN 978-0545-03320-6. $79.95. Gr 5-9--Charlie Fletcher's sequel (2008) to Stoneheart (2007, both Hyperion) is another fast-paced saga of...

Johnny Appleseed & Other American Legends.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
May 1, 2009... Johnny Appleseed & Other American Legends (Plain Tales Explorers Series). CD. 67 min. Plain Tales. 2009. ISBN 978-0-9820282-5-4. $14.95. K-Gr 5--These terrific scripts cover the lives of three American heroes: Johnny Appleseed,...

Little Johnny Small and Other Stories/El Pequeno Juan Diminuto y otras historias.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
May 1, 2009... Little Johnny Small and Other Stories/ El Pequeno Juan Diminuto y otras historias. CD. approx. 58 min. with paperback book. Max Tell Publications. 2008. $23; English version only: $23. PreS-Gr 3--Four stories, told first in English and...

Night of the Twisters.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
May 1, 2009... Night of the Twisters (unabr.). 3 CDs. 2:45 hrs. Audio Bookshelf. 2009. ISBN 978-09814893-6-3. $39.95. Gr 4-7--Growing up in the middle of Nebraska, storms are a way of life--unless you suddenly have to deal with a whole night of...

The Old Willis Place: A Ghost Story.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
May 1, 2009... The Old Willis Place: A Ghost Story (unabr.). 4 CDs. approx. 5 hrs. Brilliance Audio. 2009. ISBN 978-1-4233-8111-2. $54.97 Gr 5-8--Diana and her younger brother Georgie know the rules and obey them at all costs. They are not allowed to...

Parties & Potions.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
May 1, 2009... Parties & Potions (unabr.). 8 CDs. 10:08 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2008. ISBN 978-0-7393-7949-3. $55. Gr 6-8--Sarah Mlynowski's "Magic in Manhattan" series just keeps getting better and...

Piper Reed, The Great Gypsy.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
May 1, 2009... Piper Reed, The Great Gypsy (unabr.). 2 CDs. 2:05 min. Prod by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2007. ISBN 978-0-7393-6189-4. $24. Gr 3-5--Piper Reed, a spunky fourth grader, is back with another series of...

Riding Freedom.(Brief article)(Audiobook review)(Children's review)
May 1, 2009... * Riding Freedom (unabr.). 2 CDs 2:30 hrs. Audio Bookshelf. 2009. ISBN 978-0-9814890-4-9. $34.95. Gr 4-6--Equestrian Charlotte "Charley" Parkhurst had the will to overcome challenges and the courage to follow her dreams. In Pam Munoz...

Scat.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
May 1, 2009... * Scat (unabr.). 8 CDs. 9:18 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2009. ISBN 978-0-7393-7130-5. $60. Gr 5-8--Nick and Marta live in dread of Bunny Starch, the biology teacher. When Smoke, the class...

The Search: Kidnapped, Book Two.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
May 1, 2009... The Search: Kidnapped, Book Two. 3 CDs. 2:42 hrs. Scholastic Audio. 2009. ISBN 0-545-03323-3. $39.95. Gr 5-8--When Meg Falconer is kidnapped, she uses a trick from her father's detective novels to alert her family of her whereabouts....

Suite Scarlett.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
May 1, 2009... Suite Scarlett (unabr.). 8 CDs. approx. 9 hrs. Brilliance Audio. 2009. ISBN 978-14233-8105-1. $71.97. Gr 8 Up--The Martin clan is an unusually eccentric family, even by New York City standards. Scarlett's parents own and run the...

Theseus.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
May 1, 2009... Theseus (unabr.). 3 CDs. 3:20 hrs. Full Cast Audio. 2009. ISBN 978-1-93418023-5. $34. Gr 5-8--Geraldine McCaughrean's accessible retelling of the tale (Cricket, 2005) about Theseus brings to life the handsome, talented son of King Aegeus...

3 Willows: The Sisterhood Grows.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
May 1, 2009... 3 Willows: The Sisterhood Grows (unabr.). 7 CDs. 7:49 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2009. ISBN 978-0-7393-8044-4. $60. Gr 7-10--Fans of Ann Brashares's The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants...

Would You.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
May 1, 2009... * Would You (unabr.) 3 CDs. 3:41 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2009. ISBN 978-0-7393-8009-3. $38. Gr 8-11-Curing the summer following her sophomore year of high school, Natalie and her friends...

Abby and the Pipsqueaks!(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... Abby and the Pipsqueaks! CD. 45 min. with lyrics. Prod. by Pipsqueak Prods/ BMI. Dist. by Abby and the Pipsqueaks. 2009. $14.98. PreS-Gr 2--Abby and the Pipsqueaks deliver 13 songs featuring jazzy, bluesy, and rockabilly styles, among...

Ask the Planet.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... Ask the Planet. CD. approx. 58 min. with lyrics. Biomimicry Institute. 2008. $14.98. K-Gr 4--A musical celebration of nature's genius and biomimicry (man imitating nature to solve human problems), these 16 new-age slanted songs were...

Clap for Love.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... Clap for Love. CD. approx. 30 min. AV Cafe. 2008.#91267. $13.97. PreS-Gr 2--Chicago-based singer/songwriter "Little Miss Ann" Torralba returns with a follow-up to her first CD, Music for Tots (AV Cafe, 2006). She covers territory for...

Come On, Get Happy: The Best of Daddy A Go Go.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... Come On, Get Happy: The Best of Daddy A Go Go, Vol. 1. CD. 37 min. Daddy A Go Go. 2009. $11.99. PreS-K--Multi-award-winning recording artist John Boydston, one of the best rock and roll performers for kids, has re-released 15 songs (12 of...

Dance It!(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... Dance It! CD. 36:13 min. Prod. by asset Prods. Dist. by Dancercise. 2009. $14.99. PreS-Gr 3--Tessa Pfeiffer wrote these 15 mostly pop rock songs intended to get children up and dancing. Six of the selections have lyrics about dancing or...

Dancing Feet.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... Dancing Feet. CD. 35 min. with liner notes. Prod. by Macaroni Soup. Dist. by AV Cafe. 2008. $15. PreS-Gr 2--Singer/songwriter Carole Peterson's delightful CD features 18 songs filled with movement and fun. Included are traditional songs...

I Miss the Mud.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... I Miss the Mud. CD. 42 min. CDBaby. com. $14. PreS-Gr 2--With a voice similar to Pete Seeger's, Dennis Caraher sings 13 original tunes backed up by terrific musicians on guitars, keyboards, percussion, violin, fiddle, and mandolin....

Never Be as Big as Hannah Montana.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... Never Be as Big as Hannah Montana. CD. approx. 35 min. Prod. by A La Berry Music. Dist. by CD Baby.com. 2008. $15. PreS-Gr 3--Hailing from Massachusetts, Terry Hall, better known as Terry A La Berry, steps out of his role as percussionist...

Rolling Home.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... Rolling Home. CD. approx. 28 min. Prod. by Sun Hill Records. Dist. by AV Cafe. 2008. $12.97. PreS-Gr 2--Pennsylvania-based singer/songwriter Steven Courtney is a chameleon on this disc of family friendly music, with a vocal style that...

Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
May 1, 2009... * Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith (unabr.). 6 CDs. 7:38 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books of Tape. 2009. ISBN 978-0-7393-8049-9. $50. Gr 8 Up--Charles Darwin was committed to his theory that it...