School Library Journal articles from November 2008

School Library Journal archives from November 2008

What should every librarian know? That their library education is only the beginning.(Editorial)(Editorial)
November 1, 2008... If there's one thing all library and information science school graduates share, it's some degree of dissatisfaction with their professional education. It was too practical. Or too theoretical. There wasn't enough technology. There was too...

The Newbery has lost it: some of our readers agree that recent winners are not up to par.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... ANITA SILVEY'S OBSERVATIONS ABOUT the Newbery Medal ("Has the Newbery Lost Its Way?," October 2008, pp. 39-41) motivated me to reflect on the award. It made me realize that the recent winners reinforce the stereotype of the esoteric librarian...

Frustrated with Newbery.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... I AM TOTALLY IN AGREEMENT WITH Anita Silvey. I have read most of the Medal winners from the last 20 years. Each year, my fifth graders pick a Newbery book to read, whether it be a Medal winner or an Honor book. It goes without saying that the...

'90s anomaly.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... ANITA SILVEY NOTES THAT RECENT NEWBERY winners, as compared to winners in the '90s, are not popular among children. Our research confirms this. We found that Newbery and Caldecott award winners and runners-up for 2003 and 2004 were far less...

Library Linx.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOUR EDITORIAL in the August 2008 issue ("The Yin and Yang of SLJ," p. 7). I am the media manager at a middle school, and this is the fourth year that I have worked in direct partnership with Deschutes Public Library. The...

A great balance.(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... I STARTED OUT AS A SCHOOL LIBRARIAN and am now in a public library. I personally think you are doing a great job of balancing the two types of libraries. The key point, as you pointed out in your editorial, is "both work with youth." I could go...

Hand in hand.(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... WELL, ISN'T IT A SAD WORLD WHEN PUBLIC librarians and school librarians can't find common ground? We should work hand in hand to provide our children with not only a love of reading but with skills that will hopefully provide a rewarding life....

Olathe reads.(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... I READ YOUR AUGUST 2008 EDITORIAL with interest. As library liaison to our school district, I am keenly interested in what is important to school librarians. I look to SLJ to keep me in tune with issues and developments in the school library...

Pathetic offense.(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... DIANNE DAUCHER'S LETTER REGARDING Skippyjon Jones (September 2008, p. 8) sounds like a knee-jerk reaction if I ever heard one. Did this woman do any rudimentary homework before writing her letter? First of all, Skippyjon is a cat, not a dog....

Hypocritical censors.(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... I FOUND IT IRONIC THAT DIANNE Daucher (who had a problem with ethnic Mexican stereotypes in Skippyjon Jones) took the time to create a hypothetical version of the book with which she took exception. If she were one who wholeheartedly...

Mackin.com.(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... I AGREE WITH THE CONCERNS MENTIONED in "When Good Books Use Bad Words" (July 2008 Letters). With budgets not growing as quickly as prices are rising, I count on SLJ's reviews to weed out books and videos that might look good but are virtually a...

Renaissance woman.(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... AS A FORMER STUDENT AND ADVISEE OF CAROLYN Brodie's, there are no adequate words to express my delight upon seeing your August 2008 cover story. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] She is everything you described and more--from teacher to advisor,...

You've got game.(Top Stories)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Be sure to showcase your gaming services and programs in support of National Gaming Day @ your library on November 15. Sponsored by the American Library Association, hundreds of libraries across the country are invited to take part in this...

Scholastic: bye Bratz.(Top Stories)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Scholastic has dropped the Bratz brand from its book clubs and book fairs following complaints that they promote the sexualization of girls. The publisher, however, says the move was part of a routine decision to...

NBA finalists unveiled: five kids' authors are National Book Award contenders.(Top Stories)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] A historical novel set during the American Revolution, a touching tale about a cat and dog in the bayou, and a coming-of-age story are among five finalists for the 2008 National Book Award in the category of Young...

Caroline in the schools.(The Interview)(Caroline Kennedy)(Interview)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Caroline Kennedy's Fund for Public Schools has garnered $230 million in private donations for New York City schools. Last month, more than 200 local retailers donated a part of their proceeds to city school libraries through Shop for Public...

RI exposes dating violence.(Top Stories)(Rhode Island )(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... There's a new subject in Rhode Island middle and high school health classes this fall: dating violence. The state recently approved the Lindsay Ann Burke Act to protect those most vulnerable to dating violence--and now mandates that schools...

Space bullies.(Top Stories)(cyberbullying )(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Cyberbullying is more common than you think, and teens aren't telling their parents about it, says a study in the September issue of the Journal of School Health. In fact, some 72 percent of teens who are frequent Internet users say...

The Scieszka trail.(Top Stories)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Web site (childrensbookambassador.com) is now available for parents, educators, and children. It has background information on the initiative and inaugural...

Remembering Coleen Salley.(Top Stories)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... The family of New Orleans storyteller Coleen Salley has created the Coleen Salley Storytelling Endowment at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The news comes after Salley's death on September 16, 2008,...

Get a move on.(Top Stories)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... The feds have unveiled their first-ever physical activity guidelines for kids--kind of a food guide pyramid for exercise that outlines a comprehensive set of recommendations about the types and amounts of physical activity that offer...

Hoberman named kids' Poet Laureate.(Top Stories)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... MARY ANN HOBERMAN, a writer whose musical rhymes have captivated children for more than 50 years, was named the nation's second Children's Poet Laureate, a position that aims to instill a love of poetry in children. "Generations of readers...

Everyday explorers: everydayexplorers.nationalgeographic.com.(Site of the Month)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There's a new user-generated video site, but it's perhaps not what you'd expect. Among the posted clips: a pair of mourning doves, in time-lapse, busily tend a nest atop an air-conditioning unit. A school of Pennant...

NSBA honors librarian: school librarian Kay Hones among 2008 "20 to Watch".(Tech Knowledge)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's never too late to be an emerging leader-even with 20 years under your belt. That's just how Kay Hones felt after the National School Boards Association (NSBA) named her as one of 20 rising stars in education...

Pulse Smartpen: digital audio recorder with "Paper Replay".(Test DRIVE)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2008... Pen case, charging/uploading cradle, notebook, and earbuds for beth private listening and 3D stereo recording. Additional notebook packs available. Full details can be found at www.livescribe.com 1 GB model $149, 2 GB Model $199. Well shut...

An iPhone for every student.(THE NEXT BIG THING)
November 1, 2008... Forget the whole bit about one laptop per child. It hasn't worked and probably won't in most schools. By the time concerned administrations are done locking down the machines, they're little more than electric pencils--with really horrible...

Be prepared: boy scouts and everyone else: consider disaster preparedness.(THE Librarian's INTERNET)
November 1, 2008... Disaster Preparedness Information www.prepare.org Knowing what to do in case of a hurricane or other emergency can save lives. This site covers preparedness topics for various ages and in many languages. A "Children & Schools" section...

One clever power strip.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's the little things in life, like having enough outlets to charge all your accessories. Really, is there nothing sadder than wandering around searching in vain, power adapter in hand? Socket Sense may be the...

SAFARI Montage offers new terms.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SAFARI Montage, the digital media and video-on-demand system, has added new reference content: an interactive version of the Visual Dictionary by QA International. Now, school and district users of SAFARI Montage can...

How will tech fare in the new economy?(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Electronic gadgets will continue to be the most desired items during the holidays for adults and teens, according to a study just released by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). Computers come in second on holiday wish lists--beating...

The geek in winter.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Each season brings a new line of fashionable accessories, this one designed for iPhone and other touchscreen users. A basic, casual mitt, Dots Gloves are embellished with small rounded metal bits that enable one to...

CES gets playful.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Toys aren't merely child's play. Consider CES, the annual consumer gadgets show in Vegas, which has invited toy companies to set up shop at this year's event. Set for January 9, 2009 the first-ever Kids@ Play Summit will offer an exhibition and...

Give us your best TechShots.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Are folks engaged with technology at your library? A group on photo-sharing site Flickr wants to know. Cindi Trainor, a contributor to the ALA blog TechSource and founder of ALA TechShots on Flickr, "hopes that more...

Voice recorders from Philips.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Philips has added several new editions to its Digital Voice Tracer brand of recorders. The Digital Voice Tracer 660, 860, and 880 models record directly to MP3 and feature an extra large LCD screen, with up to 2GB of memory. USB support enables...

Eye-Fi now faster.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Eye-Fi, the clever card that enables you to wirelessly upload your pics, just got faster. The wireless speeds, twice as speedy according to the company, are also available to existing Eye-Fi users free of charge. But yes, there's more. With the...

A Widescreen for your head.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(iWear AV310 )(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Get a load of these soupedup specs. The latest in the Vuzix line of video eyewear, the iWear AV310 Widescreen projects a virtual 52-inch screen from nine feet and runs a full five hours on a single AA battery. With a...

A camcorder built for YouTube.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Need a low-cost camcorder for uploading clips to YouTube? Consider the SC-MX20 by Samsung. Doug Aamoth of CrunchGear calls it his new "go-to camcorder," based on quality, battery life, compact size, and price. Featuring a 680K pixel CCD sensor,...

Put up your dukes! What to do when a group of 'concerned citizens' wants to ban books.(Scales on Censorship)
November 1, 2008... An Irate parent recently stormed Into our school and complained that members of a religious group were standing outside our gate, handing out copies of the New Testament to students. Our secretary made things worse by getting Into a verbal...

A roaring success: Bob Shea's 'Dinosaur vs, Bedtime' is an exuberant bundle of joy.(Under Cover)(Interview)
November 1, 2008... Your latest picture book Is about a young dinosaur who triumphs over a pile of leaves, a bowl of spaghetti, and a few other everyday things--before eventually succumbing to sleepiness. You have a young son. Is this an autobiographical story?...

Into the blogosphere: communication tools for gamers and librarians.(The Gaming Life)
November 1, 2008... Blogs are often defined as online journals in which writers share information, opinions, and personal experiences. But blogs have a much greater potential than this definition implies. They are tools that can be used to communicate not only...

No direction home: publishing is at a crossroads, and nobody knows where it's going.(Consider the Source)
November 1, 2008... From where I'm sitting, I see shakings, stirrings, and huge signs of change in the world of children's books. But there's no clear sense of where we're going or how we'll know when we've arrived. Here's what I mean: no sooner does Scholastic...

The (really) big six: without these preliteracy skills, children can't become skilled readers.(First Steps)
November 1, 2008... Phonological awareness. Print motivation. Remember how strange some of the six early literacy skills sounded when librarians first heard about them? These days, the six skills (which also include vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skill,...

Don't bother me, I'm reading: a savvy guide to the best graphic nonfiction for middle schoolers.(Bibliography)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WHILE RECENTLY WORKING IN AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, a very excited media specialist rushed up to me. "I hear you're teaching a class about graphic novels," she said. "That's great, because these days my kids can't get...

Don't bother me, I'm reading, too: a savvy guide to the best graphic nonfiction for teens.
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WHO SAYS READING A BOOK HAS TO BE PAINFUL? Evidently, that's what most high school students who are doing research must think. If you need proof, just look at the grimaces as they search for a title to satisfy an...

Flip this library: school libraries need a revolution, not evolution.
November 1, 2008... ONE OF THE BIGGEST BUSINESS BATTLES OF OUR TIME IS BETWEEN MICROSOFT AND GOOGLE. The two have very different business models. Microsoft believes that if they build it, we will come--and buy their product. Google's approach is different: if they...

Go with the flow: do your peers run the other way when you mention blogs and wikis? These talking points can help turn the tide.
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WANT TO INTRODUCE SOCIAL SOFTWARE TO YOUR SCHOOL or library, but have yet to break the ice? You may be comfortable with the idea of using a blog, wiki, or other social application with students, but other...

Native voices.(focus on: American Indian Heritage Month)(Bibliography)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Robert Berkhofer Jr.'s The White Man's Indian: Images of the American Indian from Columbus to the Present (Knopf) was published in 1979. Though not about children's literature, the arguments he made apply to the...

Drawing Power! with Michael Moodoo, Vol. 4: Safari Animal Drawing.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... Drawing Power! with Michael Moodoo, Vol. 4: Safari Animal Drawing. DVD. 50 rain. Moodoo Prods. 2008. ISBN 978-0-9762454-7-6. $29.99. K-Gr 6--Artist Michael Moodoo (Michael Dowell), a former elementary school art teacher, offers budding...

The Adventures of Carlos Caterpillar.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... The Adventures of Carlos Caterpillar (Series). 3 DVDs. approx. 25 min. ea. Prod. by Kidhouse Entertainment. Dist. by Vision Video. 2006, 2008 release. $9.99 ca. Includes: Colossal Tales: A Lesson in Honesty and Being Yourself; No Prize...

Cyber Safe: Identifying and Combating Cyber Bullies.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... Cyber Safe: Identifying and Combating Cyber Bullies. DVD. 27 min. with tchr's. guide online. VEA. 2007. #VEACYBER2. $89.95. Gr 8 Up--This Australian-produced program looks at cyberbullying and how students can deal with it. Some of the best...

Overflow.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... Overflow. DVD. 67 min. J.D. Harris Prods. 2008. $49.99. Gr 8 Up--Reminiscent of the feature film The Breakfast Club (Universal Pictures, 1985) starring Emilio Estevez and Ally Sheedy about a diverse group of high school students who meet in...

Shortcuts to Happiness: The Performing Arts.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... Shortcuts to Happiness: The Performing Arts. DVD. 2:30 hrs. with tchr's, guide. Prod. by PBS. Dist by Shortcuts to Happiness. 2005, 2008 release. ISBN 978-0-615-20393-5. $30. Gr 7 Up--This DVD-ROM is a compilation of ten 14-minute...

Them and Us.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... Them and Us. DVD. 22 min. with tchr's. guide. Learning Seed. 2008. ISBN 1-55740-832-7. $99. Gr 7 Up--The issues of prejudice and stereotyping are explored in this film. Video, photos, graphics and a variety of diverse individuals help...

Rockin Rhythm Hip-Hop Kids DanceXercise.(Fitty Cap Hip-Hop DanceXercise for Kids )(Children's review)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... Rockin Rhythm Hip-Hop Kids DanceXercise (NEKNAK Fitness Series). DVD. 20:30 min. NEKNAK Prods. 2007. #NEKNAK100. $14.95. Fitty Cap Hip-Hop DanceXercise for Kids (NEKNAK Fitness Series). DVD. 21 min. NEKNAK Prods. 2007. #NEKNAK101. $14.95....

Alice Upside Down.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... Alice Upside Down. DVD. 1:30 hrs. Anchor Bay Entertainment. 2008. #DV15925. $19.97. Gr 4-7--Eleven-year-old Alice McKinley has moved with her widowed father and brother to a new town where she is entering the sixth grade in this poignant...

Ballet Shoes.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... * Ballet Shoes. DVD. 84 min. Koch Vision. 2008. #KOC-DV-6545. $24.98. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gr 4 Up--Based on Noel Streatfeild's classic novel (Yearling, pap. 1993), this is the story of three girls who were adopted in the 1930s into...

Bebe Goes Shopping & Bebe Goes to the Beach.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
November 1, 2008... Bebe Goes Shopping & Bebe Goes to the Beach. DVD. 15 min. with tchr's, guide. Nutmeg Media. 2008. ISBN 1-933938-50-1. $69.95. PreS-Gr 1--These two engaging picture books by Susan Middleton Elya feature Spanish words scattered throughout...

Jacques Prevert's To Paint the Portrait of a Bird.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... * Jacques Prevert's To Paint the Portrait of a Bird. DVD. 15 min. Loose Moon Prods. 2007. ISBN 0-9645078-1-1. $10 (also avail, in French). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gr 7 Up--This adaptation of Jacques Prevert's famous poem written in...

Jane and the Dragon: A Dragon's Tale.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... Jane and the Dragon: A Dragon's Tale. DVD. approx. 1:50 hrs. Shout! Factory. 2008. ISBN 978-1-60399-105-6. $14.99. K-Gr 4--In the 9th-century English kingdom of Kippernium, 12-year-old Jane is supposed to be training to be a...

Little Sister.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... Little Sister. DVD. 1:20 hrs. Prod. by The Lavin Co. Dist. by RiverPath Releasing. 2008. $12.99. PreS-Gr 2--Little Sister is unlike most films made for young children today--it isn't loud or animated or hyperactive. It's simply the...

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... * The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. DVD. 9 min. Weston Woods. 2008. ISBN 978-0-545-09216-6. $59.95; CD with hardcover book, ISBN 978-0-545-09457-3: $29.95; CD with paperback book, ISBN 978-0-545-09459-7: $18.95. [ILLUSTRATION...

Peaceful Playgrounds.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... Peaceful Playgrounds. 3 DVDs. approx. 70 min. with tchr's, guides. Peaceful Playgrounds. 2007. $699, with site license: $499. PreS-Gr 6, adult--These DVDs are intended to "introduce children and school staff to the many choices of...

Teen Safety: When You Are Alone.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... Teen Safety: When You Are Alone. DVD. 20 min. with tchr's, guide. Learning ZoneXpress. 2008. ISBN 1-57175-558-6. $79.95. Gr 6 Up--"Prevention is the best strategy," is the resounding theme of this program about child predation, kidnapping,...

Cracking the Maya Code.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... Cracking the Maya Code (NOVA Series). DVD. 54 min. (closed captioned). WGBH Boston. 2008. ISBN 978-1-59375-835-6. $24.95. Gr 9 Up--Centuries after the Mayans mysteriously abandoned the cities of their Central American empire, architects,...

Elementary Science: Electricity.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... Elementary Science: Electricity. video or DVD. 14 min. with tchr's, guide, blackline masters. Visual Learning Co. 2008. video: ISBN 978-1-59234-184-9, DVD: ISBN 978-1-59234-185-6. $79.95. Gr 3-5--The fundamental concepts of electrical...

Elementary Science: Rocks.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... Elementary Science: Rocks. video or DVD. 14 min. with tchr's, guide, blackline masters. Visual Learning Co. 2008. video: ISBN 978-1- 59234-180-1, DVD: ISBN 978-1-59234-181-8. $79.95. Gr 3-5--What do buildings, roads, floors, toothpaste, and...

Ping and Pong: Learn about Energy and Forces.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... Ping and Pong: Learn about Energy and Forces. DVD. 27 min. Discovery Education. ISBN 1-60288-391-2. $49.95. K-Gr 2--Colorful animated characters with curious minds introduce five concepts related to energy and forces: static electricity,...

When We Left the Earth: The NASA Missions.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... * When We Left the Earth: The NASA Missions (Series). 6 DVDs. 1 hr. ca. Discovery Education. 2008. $69.95 ser. Includes: Ordinary Supermen (ISBN 1-60288-521-4); Friends and Rivals (ISBN 1-60288-522-2); Landing the Eagle (ISBN 1-60288-523-0);...

The Zula Patrol: Explore Space!(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... The Zula Patrol: Explore Space! DVD. approx. 60 min. Liberation Entertainment. 2008. $12.95. PreS-Gr 2--Animated characters of the Zula Patrol attempt to teach young children about outer space in four short segments: "Moon Mayhem" (how...

The Color Bearers.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... The Color Bearers. DVD. 60 min. AOV Prods. $24.95. Gr 8 Up--Color bearers were those troops who carried the American flag into battle, honored to become a prime target for enemy gunfire. This program seeks to promote that same essence of...

Conquest of America.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... Conquest of America. 2 DVDs. approx. 3 hrs. Prod. by Lone Wolf Documentary Group for A&E TV. Dist. by History Channel. 2005, 2008 release. ISBN 0-7670-8258-3. $29.95. Gr 7 Up--This four-part production provides on-site reenactments and...

Discovery Atlas: India Revealed.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... Discovery Atlas: India Revealed. 2 DVDs. 96 min. Discovery Education. 2008. ISBN 1-60288-585-0. $99.95 set. Gr 9 Up--Narrated by Indian film director Mira Nair, this film introduces the country through profiles of several Indian people....

Heroes of the Holocaust: Tales of Resistance and Survival.(Young adult review)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... * Heroes of the Holocaust: Tales of Resistance and Survival. 2 DVDs. 5 hrs. History Channel. 2008. ISBN 1-4229-1475-5. $29.95. Gr 10 Up--This remarkable anthology presents five instances in which ordinary individuals and groups of people...

A History of American Indian Achievement.(Young adult review)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... * A History of American Indian Achievement (Series). 4 DVDs. 4 hrs. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide. Prod. by Centre Communications. Dist. by Ambrose Video. 2008. $129.99 ser. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gr 7 Up--Finally, an...

The Invisible Nation.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... The Invisible Nation. DVD. 1:33 hrs. National Film Board of Canada. 2007, 2008 release. #153E 9908 187. $250. Gr 10 Up--The current plight of the Algonquin, an indigenous people once living throughout Quebec is examined in this documentary....

Liberty's Kids: The Complete Series.(Children's review)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... * Liberty's Kids: The Complete Series. 6 DVDs. approx. 15 hours. Shout! Factory. 2008. $59.99 ser. Gr 3-6--The years 1770 to 1789 were pivotal times in American history. Colonists dissolved their ties with Great Britain, fought a war for...

Minik: The Lost Eskimo.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... Minik: The Lost Eskimo (American Experience Series). DVD. 60 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide. Prod. by WGBH Educational Foundation. Dist. by PBS Home Video. ISBN 0-7936-9432-9. $24.99. Gr 9 Up--Following one of explorer Robert...

The Other Mexico: Giving Voice to a New Political Movement.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... The Other Mexico: Giving Voice to a New Political Movement. DVD. 50 min. with tchr's. guide. Choices Inc. 2006, 2008 release. ISBN 978-1-933724-22-5. $99.95. Gr 11 Up--This documentary details the influential arch of the Zapatista Movement...

10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America.(Young adult review)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... 10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America. 3 DVDs. approx. 7:40 hrs. History Channel. 2006, 2008 release. ISBN 0-7670-8930-8. $39.95. Gr 9 Up--Ten incidents which were either the precursors to or the consequences of high profile events in...

Underground Rome: A World Hidden for Centuries.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... Underground Rome: A World Hidden for Centuries. video or DVD. 52 rain. (closed captioned). Prod. by Off the Fence. Dist. by Films Media Group. 2007, 2008 release. ISBN 978-1-60467-006-6. $149.95. Gr 9 Up--This documentary offers a...

Sport and Psychology.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
November 1, 2008... Sport and Psychology. DVD. 31 min. VISA. 2008. $89.95. Gr 10 Up--Interviews with professionals from Australia's College of Sport Psychologists and a diverse group of Australian athletes examine the different mental and emotional demands...

Professor Pocket: Sing Spanish, Speak Spanish: Our Silly Farm Adventure.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)(Children's review)
November 1, 2008... Professor Pocket: Sing Spanish, Speak Spanish: Our Silly Farm Adventure. CD. 39:36 min. Professor Pocket. 2007. $15.95. PreS-Gr 2--Join Professor Pocket and her bilingual friends Desi the Dinosaur and Chico the Chicken on a musical...

!A Bailar! Let's Dance!(Sound recording review)(Brief article)(Children's review)
November 1, 2008... !A Bailar! Let's Dance! CD. approx. 38 min. with lyrics. Whistlefritz. 2008. $14.99. PreS-Gr 2--These 16 upbeat traditional and original children's songs performed by Jorge Anaya in Spanish introduce the Spanish words for letters, numbers,...

A Bridge to the Stars.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
November 1, 2008... A Bridge to the Stars (unabr.) 4 CDs. 5 hrs. Bolinda Audio. 2008. ISBN 978-1-921415-20-3. $32. Gr6-9--Henning Mankell's novel (Delacorte, 2007) is set in 1956 in an isolated logging town in the Swedish mountains. Eleven-year-old Joel...