School Library Journal articles from September 2007

School Library Journal archives from September 2007

Is there really a problem? Boys are reading--but often not the stuff that's found in schools.(Editorial)(Editorial)
September 1, 2007... COMMON SENSE DICTATES THAT WHEN THE SUBJECT TURNS TO GENDER AND LEARNING, it's best to proceed with caution. Remember the outcry caused by Lawrence Summers--then the president of Harvard University--when he speculated that women were less...

From SLJ.com.(Web Gems)
September 1, 2007... Talkback/Re: South Carolina Library Targeted by 'Witchcraft' Charges Finds a Solution I totally agree with the critics. It most definitely sounds like the library was pushing an "occult" agenda. Writing in invisible ink and secret codes...

Tintin not for kids: Little, Brown to sell comic as adult collector's edition.(Top Stories)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Tintin in the Congo for kids? Little, Brown Books for Young Readers had a change of heart and reversed its decision to reissue the controversial 1931 comic book as a separate edition in the United States. Instead, the publisher will sell...

San Jose Unified goes green.(Top Stories)(San Jose Unified School District)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... California's San Jose Unified School District is about the embark on what it says is one of the largest solar power and energy-efficient programs in U.S. K-12 education. This month, four of the system's six high schools will start...

A safer MySpace?(Top Stories)(usage of online databases)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... The Southeastern Massachusetts Regional Library System has created its own social networking site to attract more teens-and reduce the risk of online dangers. MyOwnCafe.org is open to any 13- to 18-year-old with a library card from any of the...

A dog's life.(The Interview)(Interview)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Marley & Me (2005), John Grogan's memoir about his family's big, neurotic Lab, is now available for kids. The picture book version, Bad Dog, Marley! and Marley: A Dog Like No Other (2007, all HarperCollins) for middle-schoolers have also...

Library: "No Girls Allowed".(Top Stories)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... YOU'D NEVER EXPECT TO SEE THE SIGN "No Girls Allowed" at a library, but that's exactly what the Natrona County Public Library in Casper, WY, is pushing as part of a boys reading club. The words are a definite attention-grabber, says...

Promote your SKILLs.(Top Stories)(Strengthening Kids' Interest in Learning and Libraries Act)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Now's your chance to be heard. The American Library Association (ALA) is urging librarians to contact their representatives in Washington, DC, to cosponsor the SKILLs Act. The bill, with backing from Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Thad Cochran...

'Harry' in Braille.(Did You Know?)(Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows book in Braille)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... The Braille version of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (National Braille Press) was available at the same time as the printed version-a first in publishing history for a popular children's book. Scholastic, J. K. Rowling's U.S....

Words like 'Fatso' are harmful.(top stories)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... WORD LIKE "FATSO" AND "PORKY" may be more harmful than you know. The teasing that overweight children and teens receive from their peers can lead to low self-esteem; poor school performance; avoidance of physical activity; and, in some cases,...

Longer hours in MA.(top stories)(extended school hours in Massachusetts)
September 1, 2007... Ten more schools in Massachusetts will extend their days this fall, practically doubling the number of schools statewide that have taken this route to improve academic performance. In all, 10,000 students in 19 schools-including seven...

'News Schmews' say teenagers.(top stories)(youth awareness to current events)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... IF YOU THINK TEENS are more into their iPods than current events, you're right. A new study shows that most teem could care less about what goes on in the world around them and have no interest in reading the newspaper. The study, based on...

Instant books at NYPL.(top stories)(New York Public Library)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Imagine if you could walk into a library, choose from a list of books, and have your very own copy printed in less than half an hour. A new company called On Demand Books now makes that possible. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Recently, a...

New Media Exemplar Library.(Site of the Month)(MIT Comparative Media Studies Program's New Media Exemplar Library)(Website overview)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Projectnml.org/exemplars Kids out there are creating content like crazy. Easy-to-use tools for blogging, sharing images, mashing, and remixing are freely available online, and countless users-fully half of all teenagers, according to a...

Turning teens on to news: NBC News repurposes vid archive to engage students.(Tech Knowledge)(HotChalk digital archive and iCUE online social network)(Website overview)
September 1, 2007... In an era when young people derive their news from Comedy Central's The Daily Show--if they have any interest at all in what's going on in the world-what's big media to do? NBC News has chosen to meet kids on their own turf--the...

Flip video: digital video recorder.(Test DRIVE)(Pure Digital Technologies, Inc.'s Flip Video)(Product/service evaluation)
September 1, 2007... Pure Digital Technologies, Inc., 30 Maiden Lane, Sixth Roor, San Francisco, CA 95035 (415) 445-7676 www. theflip.com. Windows and Mac compatible. $119.99 for the 30-minute model, $149.99 for the 60-minute model. Back in July, SLJ's...

Get inside their heads with mind mapping.(TECHNOLOGY Up CLOSE)(web-based applications for students)(Product/service evaluation)
September 1, 2007... Whenever you're working out an idea, it always helps to picture it. Whether they're called mind or concept maps or idea bursts, these visual tools are invaluable when it comes to planning a piece of writing or other project. Graphic...

Pop culture love.(Tech Knowledge)(Pop Goes the Library)(Camden County Library, New Jersey)(Interview)
September 1, 2007... Don't go trashin' pop culture, at least not within earshot of Sophie Brookover (in glasses below). A teen librarian at Camden Gounty (NJ) Library, blogger at "Pop Goes the Library" (www. popgoesthelibrary.com) and coauthor of an upcoming book...

It's that time again: help kids--and teachers--get back in gear this fall.(THE Librarian's INTERNET)(Website list)
September 1, 2007... Brain Teasers www.eduplace.com/math/brain/index.html Do you know kids (or teachers) who love the challenge of a good math or logic problem? Each week this site offers three stimulating questions or "brain teasers" for kids in grades 3-4,...

What 'The Levees' have to teach us.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... A team from Teachers College, Columbia University, has created a companion curriculum to When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts, Spike Lee's feature-length HBO documentary about New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The high...

Do the Wave while you work.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Logitech Wave keyboard)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... If the keyboard before you appears to curve and flow in a never-before-seen U-shape, you could be hallucinating or enjoying the new ergonomic Wave device by Logitech. Built for Mac and PC, the keyboard features a graceful curve design and a...

All-weather writing.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Rite in the Rain waterproof writing materials)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... The urge can strike anywhere, even when you're outdoors, suffering the elements. Whether you're a camper, hiker, or simply an unfortunate soul who's been caught in a downpour and you absolutely must put pen to paper, there's Rite in the Rain....

Pssst! Want to try Skitch?(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Skitch, a new Web-based image editing tool still in beta is generating buzz in Blogville. Currently for the Mac only, the desktop application allows you to grab screen images, resize, and edit with ease; we're talking drag and drop, people....

Cite it with Zotero.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Zotero is an easy-to-use new research tool that helps you gather, organize, and analyze sources (citations, full text, Web pages, images, etc.) and lets you share your results. Created by the Center for History and New Media at George Mason...

Magellan releases new GPS.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Doesn't geocaching sound fun? You say you didn't catch last month's feature on this new-fangled, perfect-for-use-with-students treasure hunt? ("Can You Dig It?" pp. 40-42.) OK, now that you've read the article, here's this: Magellan's new...

Beatles make peace with Apple.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... John Lennon's solo work is now available on iTunes--could the Fab Four be far behind? Ringo Starr and George Harrison's estate are about to announce deals with Apple's music store, according to Reuters, and Paul McCartney signed in May. As part...

Another hard drive, but faster.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Turbo USB)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Buffalo Technology has revved up its MiniStation and DriveStation storage products with an exclusive Turbo feature that promises to increase performance speed up to 60 percent faster than other USB hard drives. Designed for both Windows and Mac...

Fichey aids Web browsing.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Website overview)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... For a new take on browsing the Web--and it's a pretty one, too--check out Fichey. The Flash-based site takes a snapshot of Web pages, allowing users to rotate quickly through top sites from various sources--including Digg, Del.icio.us, Google...

Ain't that a shame: what to do when bad grammar happens to good characters.(Scales on Censorship)
September 1, 2007... A parent of a second grader was upset by the bad grammar used in the "Junie B. Jones" series. What should I tell her? The "Junie B. Jones" series is easy to read and extremely funny--no wonder emerging readers love it. Explain to the parent...

The gift that keeps on giving: sharing great storytime ideas is inspirational and infectious.(First Steps)
September 1, 2007... WE LOVE IT WHEN WE FIND EMAIL MESSAGES LIKE THIS IN OUR INBOXES: "I just used a great book in storytime, Snog the Frog by Tony Bonning, and it was a HUGE hit. We talked about vocabulary (majestic, pucker, and most definitely snog), print...

Relishing the past: when it comes to historic events, not every occasion cuts the mustard.(Consider the Source)
September 1, 2007... "THIS IS SUCH A HISTORIC MOMENT." I heard that comment while listening to all NPR story about a hot dog-eating contest at Coney Island. The winner of this year's Nathan s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest chomped down...

Seriously scary stuff: nothing appeals to young readers like fear, horror, and gore.(Nonfiction Booktalker)(Recommended readings)
September 1, 2007... WHEN THE YOUNG MAN WHO IS MY NEW NEIGHBOR DROPPED IN TO USE the phone, there, perched upon on my footstool, was Joshua Gee's Encyclopedia Horrifica: The Terrifying TRUTH! about Vampires, Ghosts, Monsters, and More (Scholastic, 2007). The book...

Stranger in a strange land: Shaun Tan's 'The Arrival' may be the most brilliant book of the year.(Under Cover)(Interview)
September 1, 2007... Your books have tackled colonial imperialism, social apathy, and the nature of depression. The Arrival-a 128-page, word-less graphic novel-explores what it's like be a refugee, adrift in a very unusual world. Why such serious subjects? I'm...

Gaming advocacy: new ways librarians can support learning and literacy.(The Gaming Life)(American Library Association Techsource Gaming, Learning, and Libraries Symposium)
September 1, 2007... FOR THREE DAYS IN JULY, THE FIRST TECHSOURCE GAMING, LEARNING, and Libraries Symposium drew more than 300 public, school, and academic librarians, and everyone in between, to Chicago. There was even representation from as far away as New...

The boy problem: many boys think school is stupid and reading stinks: is there a remedy?(Cover story)
September 1, 2007... HAVE YOU EVER attended a Pentecostal service? I have... just once. I found it absolutely terrifying. People standing, waving their arms in the air, shouting unintelligible streams of words. I felt as though I had been locked in an asylum where...

Going green: you can't ignore the benefits of eco-friendly schools.(green schools and buildings)
September 1, 2007... Maybe it's the waterless urinals or the geothermal heating and cooling system buried 515 feet underground. Or perhaps it's the motion-activated faucets or the paints and furnishings made from low-volatile organic compounds. But one thing's for...

Feeling lucky? Then you won't want to miss AASL's 13th national conference in Reno.(American Association of School Librarians)
September 1, 2007... It was not long ago that Reno was known solely for its casinos. It was the stepsister of bigger Las Vegas, even though Reno's history was older and its pedigree cleaner. It was neon and roulette wheels, 60-cent Keno tickets and 99-cent...

Rules of the game.(focus on: Life in Middle School)(Bibliography)
September 1, 2007... As I began compiling this list, I anticipated that a fun part of creating a bibliography of books targeting students in Grades 5-8 would be the wide range of nonfiction from which to draw. Indeed, many self-help books about surviving life in...

Matryoshka Doll: A Symbol of Russian Folk Art.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Matryoshka Doll: A Symbol of Russian Folk Art. DVD. 42 min. with tchr's. guide. The Cultural Kaleidoscope. 2006. ISBN 0-9762013-1-3. $35. K-Gr 8--The charming, handpainted wooden figurines called matryoshka, or Russian nesting dolls, are...

Gargoyles: How to Create Them.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Gargoyles: How to Create Them. video or DVD. 21:10 min. Crystal Prods. 2007. video: ISBN 978-1-56290-546-0, DVD: ISBN 978-1-56290-547-7. $29.95. Gr 7 Up--Artist Peggy Flores explains and demonstrates how to create sculptures of gargoyles...

Winter Art Fun.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Winter Art Fun. 2 DVDs. 2 hrs. Lightstone Video Prods. 2007. $24.95. K-Gr 4--Sharon Lightstone offers instructions for 10 art projects, most related to winter and nature, and several pertaining to Christmas and Valentine's Day. The...

Creative Cakes, Pts. 1 & 2.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Creative Cakes, Pts. 1 & 2. 2 DVDs. approx. 30 min. ca. VEA. 2005/06, 2007 release. #CREA. $89.95 ea. Includes Basic Techniques; Beyond the Basics. Gr 9 Up--Novice bakers will learn basic techniques in this no-frills approach to cake...

Storm Life.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Storm Life. DVD. 24 min. with tchr's. guide. Insomnia Prods. 2007. ISBN 987-1-4243-3498-8. $149. Gr 9 Up--Despondent, Ryan writes a letter to his friend Gary who died in a car accident after drinking at a high school graduation party....

Huffing: The Latest Facts about Inhalant Abuse.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Huffing: The Latest Facts about Inhalant Abuse. video or DVD. 20 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide. Human Relations Media. 2006. ISBN 978-1-55548-007-3. $119.95. Gr 6-9--Huffing doesn't receive as much attention as other types of...

The Little Cars 2: Rodopolis Adventure.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... The Little Cars 2: Rodopolis Adventure. DVD. 44 min. Prod. by Peter Pan/Inspired Prods. Dist. by Inspired Distribution. 2007. ISBN 0-7396-0750-2. $9.99. PreS-Gr 2--This Brazilian production seems to be an attempt to cash in on the...

C.A.G.E. the Rage.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... C.A.G.E. the Rage. video or DVD. 23 min. with tchr's, guide. Cambridge Educational. 2007. video: ISBN 978-1-4213-6215-1, DVD: ISBN 978-1-4213-6216-8. $89.95. Gr 6-9--Teens, due to a variety of factors, are more prone to anger than any...

Every Teen Has Challenges.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Every Teen Has Challenges. video or DVD. 79 min. Prod. by Dan Sperling Video & film. Dist. by Victory Multimedia. 2004, 2007 release. ISBN 1-59382-047-X. $59.95. Gr 7 Up--Based on the premise that all teens have challenges and issues to...

Girls' Business: Friendship and Bullying in Schools.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Girls' Business: Friendship and Bullying in Schools. DVD. 26 min. VEA. 2005, 2007 release. #GIRLS1. $89.95. Gr 7-9--The importance of friendship for teen girls and the often devastating consequences when those friendships go awry is the...

Empowering Pilates for Teens.(Toning Pilates for Teens)(Pilates Week: Five 15-minute Workouts for the Busy Teen)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Empowering Pilates for Teens (Series). 3 DVDs. range: 57 min.-1:47 hrs. Shamrock Films. 2007. $19.99-$23.99 ca. Includes: Empowering Pilates for Teens; Toning Pilates for Teens; Pilates Week: Five 15-minute Workouts for the Busy Teen. Gr 8...

Nutrition and the New Food Pyramid.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Nutrition and the New Food Pyramid. video or DVD. 18 min. with tchr's, guide. Prod. by SchoolMedia. Dist. by 100% Educational Videos. 2007. video: ISBN 1-58541-924-9, DVD: ISBN 1-58541-923-0. $39.95. Gr 3-5--With the help of Josh and...

Teen Danger Zone: Teens at Risk.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Teen Danger Zone: Teens at Risk. video or DVD. 47 min. (close captioned). Cambridge Educational. 2006, 2007 release, video: ISBN 978-1-4213-5418-7, DVD: ISBN 978-1-4213-5419-4. $89.95. Gr 9 Up--Presented in a newsmagazine-style by a diverse...

Area 88.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Area 88. 2 DVDs. 3:15 hrs. ADV Films. 2007. ISBN 1-4139-1431-4. $29.98. Gr 6 Up--Shin Kazama has just graduated at the top of his class in flight school. He is slated to join the prestigious Yamato Airlines and he's in love with Ryoko, the...

Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures. DVD. 1:48 hrs. Universal Studios Home Entertainment. 2007. #63100360. $16.98. PreS-K--Curious George returns in another set of non-stop adventures. These eight original stories created for...

Draw Me a Story.(Draw Me a Story: The Violin's Ghost)(Draw Me a Story: The Great Race)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Draw Me a Story (Series). 2 DVDs (from a series of 30). range: 8-12 min. (closed captioned). Prod. by Televisio de Catalunya. Dist. by film Ideas. 2007. $99 ea. Includes: Draw Me a Story: The Great Race (ISBN 1-57557-919-7); Draw Me a Story:...

Ping Pong.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Ping Pong. DVD. 1:45 hrs. VIZ Media. 2007. $29.95. Gr 7 Up--Ping Pong is the story of two teen boys who have been friends since they were very young and are now both on the school's prestigious table-tennis team. They couldn't be more...

Santa's Sing-a-Long.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Santa's Sing-a-Long. DVD. 42 min. with CD (33:34 min.). Prod. by Educational Inspiration. Dist. by Victory Multimedia. 2007. $9.98. PreS-Gr 4--Santa, Mrs. Claus, four elves, comedian Snowy the Snowman, the Treetop Angel (who sings and plays...

Minimum Impact: Take Only Photos, Leave Only Footprints.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Minimum Impact: Take Only Photos, Leave Only Footprints. DVD. 24 min. with tchr's, guide. VEA. 2005, 2007 release. #MINIM. $89.95. Gr 9 Up--Set in Australia, this film offers a five-step program to avoid harming the environment during a...

Coordination and Control Two: Plants.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Coordination and Control Two: Plants. DVD. 19 min. with tchr's, guide. VEA. 2006. #CC02. $89.95. Gr 10 Up--A tremendous amount of information is packed into this short program. It begins with a brief discussion about the different...

Earthquake Tsunami: Wave of Destruction.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... DVD. 30 min. with tchr's, guide. VEA. 2005, 2007 release. #EARTH6. $89.95. Gr 7 Up--The scientific causes of earthquakes and tsunamis are presented in easy-to-understand terms. The three basic components of the earth--crust, mantle, and...

Everyday Simple Machines.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Everyday Simple Machines. video or DVD. 14 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide, reproducible masters. Visual Learning Co. 2007. video: ISBN 978-159234-166-5, DVD: ISBN 978-159234-167-2. $79.95. Gr 3-5--The six major types of simple...

Global Warming: The Storm Rising.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Global Warming: The Storm Rising (Set). 2 DVDs. 57 min. ca. (closed captioned). with tchr's, guide. Ambrose Video. 2007. $79.99 set. Includes: Warnings from a Warm Planet; Predictions for a Warmer Planet. Gr 9 Up--Actor Bradley Whitford...

How to Save the World: One World, One Cow, One Planet.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... How to Save the World: One World, One Cow, One Planet. DVD. 1:43 hrs. Green Planet Films. 2007. $29.95 (+ $3.29 s/h). Gr 10 Up--This presentation looks at globalization as human disaster. The case study presented is India's dependence on...

The Mystery of ... Shooting Stars, Episode 1.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... The Mystery of... Shooting Stars, Episode 1. DVD. approx. 50 min. Prod. by Chappel Entertainment and Mighty Mojo Studios. Dist. by Fogware Publishing. 2007. $19.99. K-Gr 6--Inquisitive traveler Tol Stilts, who seems a lot like Willy Wonka...

Newton's Laws of Motion.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Newton's Laws of Motion. DVD. 26 min. with tcbr's, guide. VEA. 2005, 2007 release. #NEWTO1. $89.95. Gr 10 Up--Everyday objects are incorporated into the exploration of Newton's three laws of motion in this fast-paced production....

The Solar System: A First Look.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... The Solar System: A First Look. video or DVD. 16 min. with tchr's, guide. Prod. by School Media. Dist. by 100% Educational Videos. 2007. video: ISBN 1-58541-929-6, DVD: ISBN 1-58541-9320-2. $39.95. K-Gr 4--Chances are your library's films...

Swim for the River.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Swim for the River. video or DVD. 56 min. with tchr's, guide (on DVD). Prod. by Moiro Prods. in assn. with Dateline Prods. Dist. by Bullfrog films. 2006. video: ISBN 1-59458-533-4, DVD: ISBN 1-59458-534-2. $250 (Rental: $85). Gr 6 Up--In...

Weather Around Us.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Weather Around Us. video or DVD. 14 min. with tchr's, guide. Visual Learning Co. 2007. video: ISBN 978-1-59234-174-0, DVD: 978-1-59234-175-7. $79.95. Gr 3-5--The fundamental concepts of weather are introduced in this brief production. The...

Signing Songs.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Signing Songs. DVD. 21 min. Gifted Learning Project. 2006. #209637. $14.95. PreS--Developed by certified music therapist Lesley Ketchum and the parents of a child with Down syndrome, this program features nine songs ranging from classics...

Call It Democracy.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Call It Democracy. video or DVD. 74 min. Cinema Guild. 2005, 2007 release. ISBN 0-7815-1203-4. $99.95 (Rental: $65). Gr 7 Up--The current Presidential campaign and upcoming election promises to be similar to the awkward one of 2000 with a...

Citizen Tanouye.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Citizen Tanouye. DVD. 38 min. Prod by Ted Tanouye Memorial Foundation and Hashi Pictures. Dist. by Crimson Multimedia Distribution. 2005, 2007 release. $49.95. Gr 7 Up--The story of Takayuki "Ted" Tanouye's heroism in World War II was lost...

Dig into History with California Jones[TM]: California Missions.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Dig into History with California Jones[TM]: California Missions. DVD. 23 min. Royal Highway Prods. 2006, 2007 release. $49.95. Gr 3-6--This overview of the California missions delivers information in a lively and engaging manner, touching...

The Glories of Islamic Art.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... The Glories of Islamic Art (Series). 3 DVDs. 45 min. ca. Landmark Media. 2007. $525 ser., $195 ca. Includes: The Umayyads and Their Capital, Damascus; Two Islamic Regimes in Cairo; The Ottomans and Their Capital, Istanbul. Gr 11...

Granny D. Goes to Washington.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Granny D. Goes to Washington. video or DVD. 27 min. (closed captioned). Prod. by Solday Prods. Dist. by Bullfrog films. 2006, 2007 release, video: ISBN 1-59458-624-1, DVD: ISBN 1-59458-625-X. $195 (Rental: $45). Gr 7 Up--Doris Haddock...

If the World Were a Village.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... If the World Were a Village. DVD. 24 min. Prod. by Story Entertainment. Dist. by Visual Education Centre. 2006, 2007 release. $59.99 (pub. perf.), $34.99 (home use). Gr 2-5--Based on the award-winning book (Kids Can Press, 2002) by David...

Swing State Ohio: A Journey to the Heartland of a Divided Nation.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Swing State Ohio: A Journey to the Heartland of a Divided Nation. DVD. 61 min. JLP Media. 2006. $16.95. Gr 7 Up--Ohio has always been a pivotal state in Presidential elections (no Republican has ever won the White House without carrying...

This Park Was Once a Village.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... This Park Was Once a Village. DVD. 18 min. Yazzolino Digital. 2007. $18 (home use), $25 (pub. perf.). Gr 4 Up--Nine thousand years of Native American history comes together at Blue Lake Regional Park located near Portland, OR. The site is...

The Perfect Life: Growing Up in Urban America.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... The Perfect Life: Growing Up in Urban America. DVD. 82 min. Choices Inc. 2007. ISBN 978-1-933724-12-6. $99.95. Gr 10 Up--Intense and devastating, yet infused with a sense of hope, this film provides a Window into the lives of five teenagers...

The Tribe: Barbie's 5000 Year History, An Unorthodox Discussion Kit.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... The Tribe: Barbie's 5000 Year History, An Unorthodox Discussion Kit. DVD. 18 min. with tchr's, guide, conversation cards. The Tribe. 2006, 2007 release. $250. Gr 9 Up--This remarkable, award-winning film is aptly titled--unorthodox doesn't...

Chess for Anyone, Vol. 1: Rules of Play & Fundamentals.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Chess for Anyone, Vol. 1: Rules of Play & Fundamentals. 3 DVDs. 60 min. ca. Prod. by Chess4Anyone. Dist. by Instructional Video. 2006. $79.95. Gr 7 Up--Chess instructor Bruce Warner narrates and is on-screen for most of this three-part...

Great Homework and Study Skills for Middle School and High School.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Great Homework and Study Skills for Middle School and High School. video or DVD. 85 min. Prod. by Dan Sperling Video & Film Prods. Dist. by Five Star Educational. 2004, 2007 release. ISBN 1-59382-027-5. $59.95. Gr 7-11--Kiley, Manny,...

Travel with Kids: Hawaii: The Island of Kaua'i.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
September 1, 2007... Travel with Kids: Hawaii: The Island of Kaua'i. DVD. 37 min. Equator Creative Media. 2007. $14.95. Gr adult--Aimed at families planning a visit to Hawaii with their children, this travel guide follow the Roberts family and their two boys,...

The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
September 1, 2007... The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel (unabr.). 8 CDs. 10:02 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2007. ISBN 978-0-7393-5104-8. $60. Gr 6-9-Medieval alchemist Nicholas Flamel...

Benny and Babe.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
September 1, 2007... Benny and Babe (unabr.). 6 CDs. 7:22 hrs. Scholastic Andiobooks. 2007. ISBN 0-545-00522-1. $34.95. Gr 6-8--Benny Shaw is spending the summer with his lighthouse-keeper grandfather on the coast of Ireland in Eoin Colfer's novel (Miramax,...

The Chaos King.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
September 1, 2007... The Chaos King (unabr.). 7 CDs. 7 hrs. Brilliance Audio. 2007. ISBN 978-1-4233-0552-1. $87.25. Gr 5-7--Georgie, The Richest Girl in the Universe, is still getting to know her parents after being kidnapped as a baby by a gangster and living...