Reviews of books of interest to librarians, media specialists, and other educators form School Library Journal
Professional Reading 10/01/2008
BARCHERS, Suzanne I. & Michael Ruscoe . Against All Odds: Readers Theatre for Grades 3–8 . 251p. (Readers Theatre Series). index. CIP. Teacher Ideas . 2008. pap. $30. ISBN 978-1-59158-677-7 . LC 2007048817. In this collection of 25 scripts, students are introduced to famous people who have faced and overcome challenges, such as Tom Cruise's dyslexia, Zina Garrison's bulimia, and Fra...
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Professional Reading 09/01/2008
FONTICHIARO, Kristin . Podcasting at School . 170p. charts. bibliog. glossary. index. CIP. Libraries Unlimited/Teacher Ideas . 2008. pap. $30. ISBN 978-1-59158-587-9 . LC 2007035040. This title presents encouragement and incentives for implementing podcasting within the school curriculum. Part I explains the basics of Web 2.
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Professional Reading 08/01/2008
ERNST, Linda L. Baby Rhyming Time 235p. w/CD. illus. appendix. further reading. index. Web sites. CIP. Neal-Schuman 2008. pap. $59.95. ISBN 978-1-55570-540-4 . LC 2007043246. This useful resource provides background, logistics, and a wealth of practical ideas for programs. Ernst describes brain development and language acquisition clearly, with quotes and references for support.
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Reviews: Professional Reading 07/01/2008
FASICK, Adele M. & Leslie E. Holt . Managing Children's Services in the Public Library . 3rd ed. 248p. charts. photos. bibliog. further reading. index. Web sites. CIP. Libraries Unlimited . 2007. pap. $45. ISBN 978-1-59158-412-4 . LC 2007032759. This edition is organized into four major content areas: planning services for children in the context of a community; managing the department, w...
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Professional Reading 06/01/2008
DALSTON, Teresa & Michael Pullin , eds. Virtual Reference on a Budget . 191p. charts. diags. illus. appendix. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Linworth . 2007. pap. $44.95. ISBN 978-1-58683-287-2 . LC 2007025987. This book, which arose from projects completed during a doctoral course at the University of North Texas School of Library and Information Sciences, offers examples of VRS servic...
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Professional Reading 05/01/2008
BRAUN, Linda W. Listen Up!: Podcasting for Schools and Libraries 97p. appendix. glossary. index. notes. Web sites. CIP. Information Today 2007. pap. $29.50. ISBN 978-1-57387-304-8 . LC 2007023650. A handy guide for novices or more experienced tech users. A brief introductory chapter lists some user statistics and discusses the development of the medium and how schools and libraries can uti...
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Professional Reading 04/01/2008
BROOKS, Wanda M. & Jonda C. McNair , eds. Embracing, Evaluating, and Examining African American Children’s & Young Adult Literature 251p. charts. bibliog. index. CIP. Scarecrow 2007. pap. $45. ISBN 978-0-8108-6027-8 . LC 2007025703. Brooks and McNair have compiled 12 scholarly studies about the use of books by and about African-American children and young adults in classrooms...
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Podcasts are a great way to expand learning beyond the classroom or library. Here are more recommendations from Tech Chicks Anna Adam and Helen Mowers, following up their Dec. 2007 article Listen Up!
Gr 4-7–When their beloved Aunt Grace dies, Dan, 11, and Amy, 14–along with other Cahill descendants–are faced with an unusual choice: inherit one million dollars or participate in a perilous treasure hunt.
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