School Library Journal articles from October 2007

School Library Journal archives from October 2007

I'm just wild about research: we just need more. And fast.(Editorial)(Editorial)
October 1, 2007... I'm tempted to call this issue of SLJ our "library research" edition, except none of the other editors here will let me do it. For one thing, we don't do theme issues--few themes will interest all of our readers. More to the point is the...

Don't dump Dewey: school libraries need it to teach kids valuable research skills.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... AFTER READING THE EDITORIAL IN THE August 2007 issue ("Desert Storm," p. 9), I am once again disappointed by the demonstrated lack of understanding by library professionals of the role and responsibilities of school library media specialists....

No difference.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... I DON'T SEE WHAT IS SO INNOVATIVE about what MCLD (Maricopa County Library District) is doing by arranging their shelves by "neighborhoods" and dumping Dewey. That is exactly what Dewey does--groups books by similar subject. The only difference...

A remarkable man. (Letters).(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I JUST FINISHED YOUR SALUTE TO LLOYD, ALEXANDER ("THE REMARKABLE Journey of Lloyd Alexander, July 2007, pp. 40-42) and very nearly cried. Mr. Alexander was a resident of our community and a user of our library. In...

Summer reading fiasco.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... BRAVO TO J. MARIN YOUNKER FOR RAISING the thorny issue of summer reading lists ("A Classic Argument," August 2007, p. 25). This topic is crucial for those of us who want to cultivate an interest in reading, not crush it. Let me share a...

Cochlear controversy.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... AS THE PRODUCER/WRITER OF THE DVD series "Stick 'era Up!" I am writing to express my objection to part of the review of the DVD entitled Learning to Sign Is Cool! (August 2007, pp. 56-57). The reviewer, referring to the segment which spoofs...

Missing the humor.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... HE IS CORRECT, THERE IS A BRIEF EXPLANATION of what cochlear implants are and that they are controversial in the deaf community. I was actually aware of this when I wrote the review, and I maintain now as then that a one-page summary like that...

A fuse # 8 production.(From SLJ.com)(Leepike Ridge)(Brief article)(Book review)
October 1, 2007... I am a traitor to my sex. I must be. All evidence clearly points in that direction. If 2007 is remembered as anything, for me it will be the year of Boy Books That I Adored While My Female Friends Slowly Shook Their Heads. First I fell...

Students not fazed by Dewey-less library in Arizona.(Talkback)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... I think exploring new ideas like this can be quite helpful. I know in our area, we have people that know how the Dewey system works pretty well. I've had patrons even say things like "Isn't that going to be in the 350s?" At the same time, I...

Coalition sues DOE, spellings for violating NCLB.(Talkback)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... Too many fully certified and highly qualified (MLS degreed) librarians are being replaced by far less capable and qualified nonprofessionals in school libraries. Even worse, many schools are eliminating the position entirely. If the SKILLs Act...

Library hosts space talk.(Top Stories from slj.com)(Gail Borden Public Library District in Elgin, Illinois)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Gail Borden Public Library District in Elgin, IL, is the nation's first library to host a live chat between kids and an astronaut. On September 5, local students got a chance to speak to NASA astronaut Clay...

Yahoo! teachers.(Top Stories from slj.com)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Spread the word: Yahoo! has developed a free social networking site that lets librarians create, modify, and share standards-based curricula. Yahoo! Teachers lets educators search a specific subject and then pull up a list of preselected sites...

Kids OK with no Dewey: AZ students don't seem to notice the difference.(Top Stories from slj.com)(Arizona)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... If you're wondering how students in Gilbert, AZ, are responding to their Dewey-less library now that school is open, there's no need to worry. No one's really noticed. "Students don't seem to care or know the difference," says Jennifer Miele,...

Spotlight on Kate.(The Interview)(Kate DiCamillo)(Interview)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If anyone knows about underserved communities, it's Kate DiCamillo. That's wiry her publisher, Candlewick Press, has chosen to honor the award-winning author with its new "Light the Way" grant for libraries with...

'Sandpiper' challenged.(Top Stories from slj.com)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... The school librarian at the center of file book challenge of Ellen Wittliner's Sandpiper (S & S, 2005) at Brookwood High School in Tuscaloosa, AL, says she's willing to move the controversial novel to an area reserved for mature readers, but...

More college aid.(Top Stories from slj.com)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... There's more good news for future school and public librarians. The House and Senate in September finalized language that would boost federal student loan money for educators. Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) and Representative George Miller's...

AASL is going green.(Did You Know?)(American Association of School Librarians)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Imagine attending a conference having to lug around all those heavy handouts? The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) hopes to make that possible during its 13th national conference in Reno, NV, from October 25 to 28. But AASL...

Social networking: crackdown.(slj news)(reforms for identity verification and parental permission of online social networks)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Look out Friendster and Xanga. The attorneys general of 50 states have banded together to pressure social networking sites into creating policies that would make it more difficult for minors to access these sites....

Group sues DOE, spellings.(slj news)(Department of Education and Margaret Spellings)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... If teachers in training can fall under the "highly qualified" category of No Child Left Behind (NCLB), why are media specialists still being left out? That's the big question everyone's asking now that a coalition of California parents,...

First Laura Bush library planned.(slj news)(Laura Bush Community Library )(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Recognizing Laura Bush's contributions to libraries, the Westbank Community Library in Austin, TX, plans to open a new branch next year-the first in the nation named solely after the First Lady. Construction on the 14,000-square-foot Laura...

Librarians on Facebook.(Site of the Month)(librarians use Facebook as tool for communication)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It seems everyone has staked out a presence on social networking hub Facebook, and librarians are no exception. The Library 2.0 Interest Group, Librarians on Facebook, and Don't Mess With Me, I Worked in a Public...

Schools mute cellphones: teachers nationwide hear one ringy-dingy too many.(Tech Knowledge)
October 1, 2007... Ah, the sound of students cracking the books and sharpening pencils, it's music to educators' ears. But the jingle of a ringing cellphone? The ubiquitous handset remains a controversial item in classrooms nationwide, as districts continue to...

OpticBook 3600: book scanner.(Test DRIVE)(Product/service evaluation)
October 1, 2007... Plustek Technology Inc., 17517 Fabrica Way, Suite B, Cerritos, CA 90703 (714) 670-7713 www. plustek.com Windows 98 and up. Connects to PC via USB 2.0. $249. I'm guessing that most of the subscription databases your young researchers employ...

Popular author's next book isn't a book.(TECHNOLOGY Up CLOSE)(Tamora Pierce's Melting Stones audiobook)
October 1, 2007... Is consuming an audiobook the same as reading the print edition? For YA author Tamora Pierce, there's no question about the power of audio. She believes so strongly in the format that her next novel will be released directly to audio as part of...

Is there life after Harry? Site to satisfy all those Harry Potter fans, who want more.(THE Librarian's INTERNET)(Website list)
October 1, 2007... After Harry Potter www.bcplonline.org/kidspage/kids_harrypotter.html#ifyoulike Have your students finished reading the Harry Potter books? On their next visit to the library, share this site, which offers similar reads. The book list...

Teens all a Twitter.(Tech Knowledge)(Library Camp NYG)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Those information specialists looking to better engage their teen patrons should consider the recommendations coming out of Library Camp NYG (librarycampnyc.wikispaces.com). The "unconference"--which involved participant-driven discussion both...

Virtual reality eyewear.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(VR920 by Vuzix)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Winner of the 2007 CES Innovations Award, the VR920 by Vuzix is being touted as the world's first fully immersive virtual reality video eyewear. The slim 3.2-ounce PC video "specs" feature a 32-degree field of view,...

Looks so fly.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(flyPhone)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Debuting tiffs month, the flyPhone is designed for kids ages 8 to 12 and boasts high-end features, such as an MP3 player, video player, and mobile games, as well as access to customized ringtones, wallpaper, photos, and slideshows. Meanwhile,...

Wii takes aim.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... We interrupt "The Buzz" with a gratuitous side comment: SLJ staffers admit to playing with, and enjoying the heck out of, toy guns when they were kids. But none of them are homicidal maniacs, at least outside the office. Now back to our...

Transform longhand with digital scribe.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(IOGEAR's Digital Scribe)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Transform your notes and other handwritten material from plain paper to your PC with IOGEAR's Digital Scribe. The new gadget includes a digital pen, which connects to au electronic receiver, and handwriting...

Make your own camera cozy.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Look DIY cool with this accessory hanging from your shoulder. The make-it-yourself camera cozy comes from the folks at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories (www.evilmadscientist .com), where you can find a detailed and fully illustrated set of...

LibraryThing via AquaBrowser.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If yon have opinions about library materials--and we know you do--there's another place to share them. My Discoveries, a new social library platform from visual search software AquaBrowser, allows users to review,...

Gale hearts video.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(www.gale.com multimedia database)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Fans of unitedstreaming, the popular multimedia database of 40,000-plus educational videos, will now be able to access these materials directly from Gale's databases. The giant digital library, which has undergone a name change--unitedstreaming...

Plantronics does two-in-one.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Voyager 855 headphones)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Plantronics has released the Voyager 855, the first mono-to-stereo convertible Bluetooth headset with noise reduction for MP3 mobile phones. The Voyager 855's sound-isolating earbuds and convertible cable offer clear...

Are you a bubble wrap genius?(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Sealed Air Corp.'s Competition for Young Inventors)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Bubble Wrap, what would we do without it? It protects our stuff from breaking into bits. Then there's the strangely gratifying therapy of squeezing those airy little pillows 'til they pop. Now, Sealed Air Corporation, the creator of Bubble...

The fine print: downloading materials? Take a moment to read the licensing agreement.(Carrie on Copyright)
October 1, 2007... One of our teachers would like her students to see a TV program she purchased from iTunes. The program clearly relates to the curriculum, and we can show it on a TV monitor, rather than on her iPod. Is that OK? --Lin Hill, librarian ...

With a song in her heart: Martha Brooks dives beneath the surface of her latest novel, 'Mistik Lake'.(Under Cover)(Interview)
October 1, 2007... Mistik Lake is a story about secrets and lies, told mostly through the voices of three generations of women--17-year-old Odella, her troubled mother, Sally, and her great-aunt, Gloria. It's really a cross-generational meditation on love. It...

Like a rolling Stonehenge: contrary to popular opinion, history never stands still.(Consider the Source)(Column)
October 1, 2007... I'M SITTING IN THE MANOR, A 17TH-CENTURY HOUSE IN THE VILLAGE OF Upavon, England, about 10 miles from Stonehenge. Across the table are five of the U.K.'s top archaeologists, all of whom are working on a project to learn more about this famous...

From playing to creating: teaching game design to children and teens.(The Gaming Life)
October 1, 2007... VIDEO GAMING IS PLAYING A HUGE ROLE IN HELPING LIBRARIES SERVE the needs and interests of our users, especially teens. More and more libraries are hosting gaming nights and tournaments that give young people an opportunity to connect with peers...

Nate the Great: what makes this superintendent so special? For starters, Nate Greenberg really gets libraries.(Cover story)
October 1, 2007... Academics aren't normally called upon to hide what they do. Yet Carol Gordon can cite a case in point: action research. "Action research is catching on, but it's not a household word," says Gordon, an associate professor of library and...

A little help from my friends: classroom 2.0's educator network has some "Kool Aid" to share with you.(classroom20.ning.com online social network for educators)(List)
October 1, 2007... Blogs, wikis, podcasting, social networks... it seems the entire world has gone 2.0 crazy. Among the followers are educators, who, in ever increasing numbers, are integrating these online, interactive tools into their classrooms and yes, even...

The sower: nobody has done more to advance the cause of school library research than Keith Curry Lance.(Interview)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Without a doubt, he's the Johnny Appleseed of school library research. But Keith Curry Lance is far too modest to accept this, or any other, accolade (Dr. Data? The Prince of Predictors?). "I just happened to be...

The trouble with the gold standard: is educational research tougher than medical research?
October 1, 2007... Strongly held beliefs die hard, even when they are unfounded or lack evidence. Some still believe that fish is brain food and minors of Elvis sightings continue to fly through cyberspace. Other times, unfounded beliefs are denials of an...

Boo! (stories to scare your socks off).(focus on Scary Fun)(Recommended readings)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Do you have any scary stories?" Aside, possibly, from "Where's the bathroom?" this is the most common question you or any other school or public service librarian will hear from your readers--and that would be young...

Leonardo, the Terrible Monster.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Leonardo, the Terrible Monster. video or DVD. 8 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide. Weston Woods (scholastic.com/westonwoods). 2007. video, ISBN 978-0-439-02763-2: $60; DVD, ISBN 978-0-439-02764-9: $59.95; cassette with hardcover book,...

Scary Stories.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
October 1, 2007... Scary Stories (unabr.). 3 cassettes or 3 CDs. 3:30 hrs. HarperAudio (harperaudio.com). 2001. cassette, ISBN 0-694-52625-0: $20; CD, ISBN 0-694-52612-6: $22. Gr 4-7--Alvin Schwartz's classic collections of Scary Stories (HarperCollins, pap....

Slightly Scary Stories for Halloween.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Slightly Scary Stories for Halloween. DVD. 29 min. Weston Woods (scholastic.com/westonwoods). 2001. ISBN 978-1-55592-968-8. $59.95. PreS-Gr 3--Clever animation adds flavor to these not-too-frightening favorite picture books: By the Light of...

The Tell-Tale Heart.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... The Tell-Tale Heart. video or DVD. 25 min. Monterey Media (montereymedia.com). 2002. video: ISBN 1-56994-305-2, DVD: ISBN 1-56994-633-7. $24.95. Gr 5 Up--Poe's classic short tale of murder and revenge is brought to life by a cast of...

Scary fun Web sites.(ON THE WEB)(www.newanimal.org)(www.scholastic.com/goosebumps)(www.monsterlibrarian.com/horrorfictionlistkd.htm)(Website list)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Student Resources The Cryptid Zoo: A Menagerie of Cryptozoology. www.newanimal.org. Jamie Hall. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gr 4-6--An extensive, well-organized encyclopedia of rare or legendary creatures, compiled by author/enthusiast...

Ruth Duckworth: A Life in Clay.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Ruth Duckworth: A Life in Clay. video or DVD. 30 min. Crystal Prods. 2007. video: ISBN 978-1-56290551-4, DVD: ISBN 978-1-56290552-1. $14.95. Gr 7 Up--Artist Ruth Duckworth is interviewed in this biography that presents a beautiful portrait...

The Art of Knitting 4 Kids.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... The Art of Knitting 4 Kids. DVD. 1:39 hrs. Prod. by TriCoast Studios. Dist. by Leisure Arts. 2007. ISBN 1-6014-0649-5. $19.95 K-Gr 5--Knitting encourages creativity, teaches math, and develops fine motor skills. Some ADHD students have...

No-Rules Knitting! at the Teen Knit Cafe.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... No-Rules Knitting! at the Teen Knit Cafe. DVD. 98 min. Prod. by TriCoast Studios. Dist. by Leisnre Arts. 2007. ISBN 1-6014-0562-6. $19.95. Gr 5 Up--The tween and teen friendly format of this how-to production makes it easy to learn the...

VEA ESL Guides.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... VEA ESL Guides (Series). 6 DVDs. 26 min. ea. VEA. 2006. $89.95 ca. Includes: Identity and Feelings; Identity and Values; Identity and Change; Annoyances and Complaints; Hobbies and Interests; Predictions. Gr 9 Up--This series follows a...

Eyecandy: Exploring My Sense of Sight.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Eyecandy: Exploring My Sense of Sight. DVD. approx. 40 min. Prod. by Braincandy. Dist. by Big Kids Prods. 2006. #1342-DVD $17.95. PreS--Intended for children ages 6 months to about 3 years, the program features a cast of multicultural...

Caution: Teenager Under Construction.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Caution: Teenager Under Construction. video or DVD. 16 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's, guide. Human Relations Media. 2007. ISBN 978-1-55548-040-0. $119.95 Gr 6-9--Featuring teen hosts, this reassuring program describes the physical,...

Community Service: Service Learning.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Community Service: Service Learning. video or DVD. 8 min. Learning ZoneXpress. 2007. video: ISBN 1-57175-294-3, DVD: ISBN 1-57175-470-9. $49.95. Gr 5 Up--Despite its confusing title, this DVD gives viewers straightforward and useful tips...

1985-86.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... 1985-86. DVD. 1:16hrs. Prod. by Anhedenia Films. Dist. by CustomFlix. 2007. $15. Gr 5-7--The title of this autobiographical, animated production refers to the school year in which the main character, Erol, is in the seventh grade. It is...

Coke on the Rocks?(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Coke on the Rocks? video or DVD-R. 29 min. Prod. by Films for the Humanities & Sciences. Dist. by Films Media Group. 2005, 2006 release, video: ISBN 978-14213-5497-2, DVD, ISBN 978-1-42135498-9. $89.95. Gr 9 Up--This timely investigative...

Team Up for Your Toddler's Health.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Team Up for Your Toddler's Health. DVD. 30 min. The 3 Squares. 2007. #JM-4702. $19.95. PreS-Two parent-child pairs are led through a series of exercises by a pleasant-voiced instructor, Aany, who sings clever new lyrics to classic songs...

Teen Nutrition: What's the Big Debate?(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Teen Nutrition: What's the Big Debate? video or DVD. 26 rain. Learning ZoneXpress. 2007. video: ISBN 1-57175512-8, DVD: ISBN 1-57175-513-6. $79.95. Gr 6 Up--This no-nonsense guide to healthy eating for teens features teen-on-the-street...

Make Me Normal: Autistic Teenagers Speak Out.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Make Me Normal: Autistic Teenagers Speak Out. video or DVD. 40 rain. Prod. by Channel 4. Dist. by Filmakers Library. 2007. $295 (Rental $75). This documentary provides a realistic approach to the frustrations that autistic young people...

The Cow Who Clucked.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... The Cow Who Clucked. video or DVD. 10 min. Spoken Arts, 2007. video, ISBN 0-8045-9720-0: $49.95; DVD, ISBN 08045-9720-0: $50; cassette with hardcover book, ISBN 0-8045-6951-7: $27.95; CD with hardcover book, ISBN 0-8045-41744: $29.95. ...

Eloise Goes to School.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Eloise Goes to School. DVD. 45 min. Starz Media. 2007. $14.98. PreS-Gr 2--This animated film, based on the Eloise books by Kay Thompson about the Plaza Hotel-dwelling pint-sized resident, chronicles the youngster's foray into the classroom....

How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? video or DVD. 10 rain. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide. Weston Woods. 2007. video, ISBN 978-0-439-02743-4: $60; DVD, ISBN 978-0-439-02744-1: $59.95; cassette with hardcover book, ISBN 978-0-43902745-8:...

Leonardo, the Terrible Monster.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Leonardo, the Terrible Monster. video or DVD. 8 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide. Weston Woods. 2007. video, ISBN 978-0-439-02763-2: $60; DVD, ISBN 978-0-439-02764-9: $59.95; cassette with hardcover book, ISBN 978-0-43902765-6:...

Rocketbook: Pride & Prejudice: A DVD Study Guide.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Rocketbook: Pride & Prejudice: A DVD Study Guide. DVD. 1: 56 hrs. Pocketbook. 2007. ISBN 0-9770790-3-1. $14.95. Gr 9 Up--This companion study guide to lane Austen's Pride & Prejudice reviews the classic chapter by chapter and offers...

Towncraft: Notes from a Local Scene.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Towncraft: Notes from a Local Scene. DVD. 90 min. with 2 CDs, booklet. Matson Films. 2007. $29.98. Gr 10 Up--This film documents the independent music scene of Little Rock Arkansas from the 1980s to today and the DIY (do it yourself)...

When Fried Eggs Fly.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... When Fried Eggs Fly. DVD. 64 rain. Unstumble Films. 2006, 2007 release. $29.99. Gr 3 Up--An official selection at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival, this documentary follows New York public school music teacher Bruce Mack's ambitious project...

The Mormons.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... The Mormons (The American Experience Series). DVD. approx. 4 hrs. Prod. by WGBH Boston. Dist. by PBS Home Video. ISBN 1-4157-2745-7. $19.95. Gr9 Up--The religion of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints is explored in this documentary through...

The Adventures of Teddy P. Brains: Journey into the Rain Forest.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... The Adventures of Teddy R Brains: Journey into the Rain Forest. DVD. 60 min. Clarendon Entertainment. 2006. $19.95. PreS-Gr 3--This animated adventure features a first-grade African-American boy who has just become a member of The...

Core Biology.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Core Biology (Series). 4 DVDs. 30 min. ca. with tchr's, guide. Prod. by Centre Communications. Dist. bv Ambrose Video. 2007. ISBN: 1-58281-316-7. $129.99 ser., $49.99 e. Includes: Animal Sciences; Environmental Sciences; Microbiology and...

Freeze, Freeze, Fry: Climate Past, Present, and Future.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Freeze, Freeze, Fry: Climate Past, Present, and Future (Classroom Encounters with Global Change Scientists Series). DVD. 2:30 hrs. Classroom Encounters. 2007. $50. Gr 9 Up-Dr. Daniel P. Schrag, geochemical oceanographer,...

Natural Resources.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Natural Resources (Series). 4 videos or 1 DVD. 80 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide, blackline masters. Visual Learning Co. 2007. video: ISBN 1-978-59234-168-9, DVD: ISBN 1-978-59234173-3. $299 set., $89 ca. Includes: Natural...

1905--Year of Light: Einstein's Important Discovery.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... 1905--Year of Light: Einstein's Important Discovery. video or DVD. 52 min. Prod. by CNDP Prods. Dist. by Filmakers Library. 2006. $295 (Rental: $85). Gr 10 Up--This documentary attempts to explain Albert Einstein's genius, especially his...

Solar Energy: Saved by the Sun.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Solar Energy: Saved by the Sun (NOVA Series). DVD. approx. 56 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide. WGBH Boston. 2007. ISBN 978-1-59375-712-2. $19.95. Or 7 Up-Saved by the Sun looks at solar energy from a variety of viewpoints to...

Thinking Like a Scientist: Scientific Method #1.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Thinking Like a Scientist: Scientific Method #1. video or DVD. 17 rain. with tchr's, gnide. Prod. by SchoolMedia. Dist. by 100% Educational Videos. 2007. video: ISBN 1-58541-926-5, DVD: ISBN 1-58541-925-7. $39.95. K-Gr 2-Megan guides two...

'Til the River Runs Clear.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... 'Til the River Runs Clear. DVD. 30 min (closed captioned). Prod. by Kunhardt Prods. Dist. by PBS Home Video. 2007. ISBN 0-7936-9365-9. $14.9.9 Gr 9 Up--This documentary incorporates interviews with folksinger Pete Seeger and his family,...

The Blair Decade.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... The Blair Decade. DVD. approx. 2 hrs. PBS Home Video. 2007. #BDEC601. $24.99. Gr 10 Up--Covering the decade-long leadership of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, this documentary uses candid interviews with various political...

Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents: George Washington, First President.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents: George Washington, First President. DVD. approx. 16 min. (closed captioned). Getting to Know. 2007. $59.95. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gr 1-5--Mike Venezia knows how to spin a good biography. His...

Grandfather's Birthday.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Grandfather's Birthday. DVD. 18 min. with education kit. Tundra Films. 2001, 2007 release $49.95. Gr 4 Up--This beautifully photographed, visually evocative, award-winning short film begins with a sweet old man waking up and getting ready...

Iwo Jima: Red Blood/Black Sand.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Iwo Jima: Red Blood/Black Sand. DVD. 89 min. WGBH Boston. 2007. ISBN 978-1-59275-775-5. $19.99. Gr 9 Up--With more than 1100 American veterans of World War II dying each day, oral history projects become increasingly imperative. In this...

John, Paul, George & Ben.(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... John, Paul, George & Ben. video or DVD. 10 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Weston Woods. 2007. video, ISBN 978-0-439-02751-9: $60; DVD, ISBN 978-0-439-02752-6: $59.95; cassette with hardcover book, ISBN 978-0-439-02753-3: $24.95;...

The Journey of the One and Only Declaration of Independence.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... The Journey of the One and Only Declaration of Independence. video or DVD. 30 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide. Weston Woods. 2007. video, ISBN 978-0-439-02757-1: $60; DVD, ISBN 978-0-439-02758-8: $59.95; cassette with hardcover...

Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin. video or DVD. 12:35 min. Spoken Arts. 2007. video, ISBN 0-8045-9721-9: $49.95; DVD, ISBN 0-8045-8055-3: $50; cassette with hardcover book, ISBN 0-8045-6952-5: $27.95; CD with hardcover...