SLJ's Multimedia Buyers' Directory: The Arts

Video

Animals in Art: Art History. video. 30 min. with tchr's. guide. Reading & O'Reilly. ISBN 0-92404-35-8. $49.95. Gr 3-8 –Looks at the role animals have played in great works of art.

Animals in Art: Artists Today. video. 30 min. with tchr's. guide. Reading & O'Reilly. ISBN 0-92404-37-4. $49.95.

Gr 3-8–Looks at four artists who use animals to express their unique creativity.

Animals in Art: Horses. video. 30 min. with tchr's. guide. Reading & O'Reilly. ISBN 0-92404-36-6. $49.95.

Gr 3-8–Depicted in sculpture and painting, reflecting many eras and cultures, horses have left a lasting impression in art.

Animals in Art: Two Illustrators. video. 30 min. with tchr's. guide. Reading & O'Reilly. ISBN 0-92404-38-2. $49.95.

Gr 3-8–Illustrators Scott Gustafson and Braldt Bralds use animals to tell visual stories with their art.

The Art of Ethel Kvalheim. video. 28 min. with tchr's. guide. Her Own Words. ISBN 1-877933-82-1. $95 (Rental: $40); tchr's. guide: $45.

Gr 6 Up–Kvalheim has been practicing the Norwegian-American folk art of rosemaling since the 1930s. This video focuses on her art and the styles and techniques of rosemaling.

Art of Paris. video. 24 min. with tchr's. guide online. Educational Video Network. ISBN 1-58950-081-4. $39.95.

Gr 7-12–Explore prehistoric, Gallo-Roman, and Renaissance art. Learn how past events have changed the perception of art and dictated stylistic evolutions over the centuries.

The CLEARVUE/eav Art and Music Series. 8 videos. range: 33-55 min. with tchr's. guide, blackline masters. CLEARVUE/eav. #CL991CV–998CV. $725 ser., $95 ea. Includes: Medieval Art and Music; Baroque Art and Music; Renaissance Art and Music; Eighteenth-Century Art and Music; Romanticism in Art and Music ; Impressionism in Art and Music; Twentieth-Century Artistic Revolutions; Surrealism in Art and Music .

Gr 7-12–Highlights the art and music of eight major time periods, including the artists, composers, artworks, musical pieces, and innovations, placing each in its historical context.

Great American Painters (Series). 8 videos. 10 min. ea. Prod. by Double Diamond. Dist. by Lucerne Media. $199.95 ser., $29.95 ea. Includes: Georgia O'Keeffe; Mary Cassatt; Winslow Homer; Willem de Kooning; Thomas Eakins; David Hockney; Norman Rockwell.

Gr 3-6–Presents examples of each artist's work, a biography, and an explanation of style and technique.

Parthenon: Design and Architecture. video. 52 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-273-3. $49.95.

Gr 6-12–Learn about the building techniques of the ancient Greeks, from quarrying blocks of marble in the mountains around Athens to the carvings of sculptures that adorned the Parthenon.

The Road to Impressionism (Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg Series). 2 videos. 30 min. Prod. by Studio Quart, Moscow. Dist. by Lucerne Media. $79.95 set, $49.95 ea. Includes: The Road to Impressionism; Modernism: Picasso, Matisse & More. Gr 8 Up –A tour through the Hermitage museum's collection shows changes in style and subject from Classicism to Impressionism, focusing on works by Renoir, Degas, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Gaugin, etc.

Vermeer: Master of Light. video. 60 min. Prod. by National Gallery of Art. Dist. by Great Plains National. #813. $19.95; also avail. DVD: $39.95.

Gr 10 Up–Explores Vermeer's paintings, examining the "secrets" of his technique.

Slides

Ancient Near East. 22 slides. Universal Color Slide. #SN181222. $71.15.

Gr 7 Up–Pottery, sculpture, and artifacts from anatolian civilizations.

Egyptian Architecture. 45 slides. Universal Color Slide. #SQ160745. $140.40.

Gr 7 Up–Some of the highlights in this set are the Avenue of Sphinxes from the Luxor Temple and aerial views of the temples at Abu Simbel and on Philae Island.

Egyptian Sculpture.50 slides. Universal Color Slide. #SS230150. $156.15.

Gr 7 Up–Traces ancient Egypt's sculpture from the Old Kingdom onward.

Egyptian Tomb Painting. 22 slides. Universal Color Slide. #SN175322. $71.15.

Gr 7 Up–Scenes from the tombs of Egypt's pharoahs and nobility.

The 1990s II. 45 slides. Universal Color Slide. #SB914245. $140.

Gr 9 Up–Includes some popular and controversial artists: Zoe Leonard, Michael Hurson, Sol LeWitt, Sherrie Levine, Andres Serrano, Christian Marclay, etc.

Pergamum & Ephesus. 10 slides. Universal Color Slide. #SQ163110. $33.20.

Gr 7 Up–A tour of these two ancient sites.

Relief Sculpture. 90 slides. Universal Color Slide. #SS240090. $279.

Gr 9 Up–Survey of relief sculpture from prehistoric through modern times.

Tutankhamon's Tomb. 13 slides. Universal Color Slide. #SN175013. $43.10.

Gr 6 Up–Artifacts from the tomb of Egypt's "boy king."

21st Century Art. 10 slides. Universal Color Slide. #SB913410. $33.20.

Gr 9 Up–Includes digital art by Kyra Belan, and paintings by Ivan Rojas, Moravia Rojas, Mike Stanko, and Dan Walsh.

Video

Basic Painting Instruction (Series). 3 videos. range: 10-15 min. Prod. by Double Diamond. Dist. by Lucerne Media. $99.95 ser., $39.95 ea. Includes: Tools & Materials; The Canvas Sketch; Painting the Picture.

Gr 8 Up –Demonstrates the fundamentals of planning and creating a painting.

Colora's Colors (Series). 10 videos. 15 min. ea. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Destiny Images. Dist. by AIT. #456-VVV. $49.95. Includes: Blue; Red; Yellow; Orange; Green; Violet; Brown; Gray; Black; Pink. PreS-K –Colora is a perky paintbrush who mixes up colors selected by a spinning color wheel and then applies the color to appropriate drawings which spring to life. The program is highly interactive.

Dawson Kellogg: "Rhapsody in Glass" (Artists in Residence "Teacher's Edition" Series). video. approx. 40 min. with tchr's. guide. Artists in Residence. #TE-003.

Gr 9-12 –Dawson demonstrates the process of "glass blowing" by creating a simple handled mug, a glass with an optic twist, a large "floppy" handkerchief bowl, and his own work which challenges the idea of a "vessel."

Deborah Melton Anderson: "Tradition Inspired" (Artists in Residence "Teacher's Edition Series). video. approx. 40 min. with tchr's. guide. Artists in Residence. #TE-010. $25.

Gr 9-12–Deborah introduces her collection of quilts and demonstrates the influence of traditional techniques and modern technology on her award-winning quilts.

Eric Marlow: "Figures in Precious Metals" (Artists in Residence "Teacher's Edition" Series).Artists in Residence. #TE-005. $25.

Gr 9-12 –Marlow demonstrates lost wax casting in two segments: the creation of a wax ring, and the final investment and (centrifugal) casting process in this look at jewelry design.

Fong Choo: "Form Miniaturized" (Artists in Residence "Teacher's Edition" Series). video. approx. 40 min. with tchr's. guide. Artists in Residence. #TE-024. $25.

Gr 9-12 –Fong throws several of his award-winning miniature teapots using a variety of techniques and forms. He then puts on the finishing touches demonstrating variations on spouts, feet, and handles.

Hands-On Crafts for Kids 4: Crafts Around the Earth (Series). 13 videos. 30 min. ea. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Katherine Skull, Inc. Dist. by Chip Taylor Communications. $99.99 ea. (Rental: $50 ea.). Includes: The Outback; The Rainforest; Endangered Earth; In the Garden; In the Desert; Down on the Farm; Dinosaur Days; In the Forest; The Tropics; At the Beach; North Pole & South Pole; Along the Coral Reef; Mother Earth.

Gr 1-6–Create art projects related to these habitats.

Jane Hockensmith-Reich: "Clay Defying Gravity" (Artists in Residence "Teacher's Edition" Series). video. approx. 40 min. with tchr's. guide. Artists in Residence. #TE-008. $25.

Gr 9-12–Jane throws and decorates a large bowl and a tall vase as her husband gives "color commentary" in this look at the potter's craft.

Justin Teilhet: "Form Magnified" (Artists in Residence "Teacher's Edition" Series). video. approx. 40 min. with tchr's. guide. Artists in Residence. #TE-016. $25.

Gr 9-12 –Shot on Sept. 7, 2001, Justin responds to the chaos by throwing a four and a half foot vase in sections.

Let's Create African Art. video. 45 min. Let's Create. $19.95.

Gr 4-6–Six creative projects, using materials easily available, to stimulate the imagination.

Let's Create Asian Art. video. 45 min. Let's Create. $19.95.

Gr 4-6–Six projects, using materials easily available, to stimulate a child's imagination.

Let's Create Native American Art. video. 45 min. Let's Create. $19.95.

Gr 4-6–Six creative projects, using materials easily available.

Oodles of Doodles. video. 60 min. Video Specialties. $24.95.

Gr all levels–Mike Artell teaches viewers how to draw cute, fun-loving doodles.

Ron Dahline: "Reflections in Mud" (Artists in Residence "Teacher's Edition" Series). video. approx. 40 min. with tchr's. guide. artists in Residence. #TE-001. $25.

Gr 9-12–Starting by throwing off the hump, Ron takes hunks and chunks of clay to construct a truly ghoulish "in your face" coffee mug that keeps students guessing.

Thomas Chapman: "Liquid Colors, Frozen in Space" (Artists in Residence" Teacher's Edition" Series). video. approx. 40 min. with tchr's. guide. Artists in Residence. #TE-022. $25.

Gr 9-12–Chapman demonstrates a large floppy footed "handkerchief" bowl, pulls glass cane, and creates large "sculptural" cane. Color plays a major role in his award-winning work.

Tom Bland: "Bugs in Iron (with an Attitude)" (Artists in Residence "Teacher's Edition" Series). video. approx. 40 min. with tchr's. guide. Artists in Residence. #TE-006. $25.

Gr 9-12–Bland keeps students guessing as he walks them through the process of fabricating and constructing his giant take on the bug world. He introduces basic bending, cutting, welding and brazing.

A Workshop with Pierre H. Matisse: The Art of Paper Cuts (Beginning Artists Series). Chip Taylor Communications. $99.99 (Rental: $50).

Gr 6 Up –Henri Matisse's grandson, Pierre Henri Matisse, is known worldwide for his mastery of paper cuts. He puts on a workshop to demonstrate the art of paper cuts.

Video

The Art of Chinese Dance. video. 45 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Nai-Ni Chen Dance Co. Dist. by Chinasprout. #VVC005. $24.95.

Gr all levels–This introduction to Chinese dance includes the lion dance with percussion music, the ribbon dance, the fan dance. Includes a short instructional section.

Hip-Hop Habit 4. video. 50 min. M.A.D. Degrees. $36.99.

Gr 8-12–Presents four new combinations taught by Janet Roston who provides cues and insight into getting that hip-hop style.

Mother Cinderella. video. 59 min. Ergo Media. ISBN 1-56082-280-5. $29.95.

Gr 9 Up –We follow the Israel Ballet Company's tour of China, are treated to performances, and gain insight into the world of ballet. Hebrew with English subtitles.

Rhythm Tap 2—Flash Session with Steve Zee. video. 50 min. M.A.D. Degrees. ISBN 0-9711686-9-5. $36.99.

Gr 8-12–Steve Zee teaches the correct technique in wings, over-the-tops, slides, glides, trenches, pullbacks and more.

Turns, Leaps, & Tricks. video. 40 min. M.A.D. Degrees. $36.99.

Gr 8-12–Teacher Terry Schulke presents her step-by-step, hands-on method to outstanding leaps and turns.

Video

Fun Songs for Kids. video. 30 min. Prod. by Madacy Kids. Dist. by Madacy Entertainment Group. $6.98; also avail. DVD: $14.98.

PreS-K–Traditional children's songs, stories, and rounds offer Karaoke style sing-along fun with onscreen lyrics.

Nursery Rhyme Time 2 (Singing Babies Series). video. 30 min. Singing Babies. #2101. $14.98, also avail. DVD: $17.98.

PreS-Gr 6 –Babies sing 17 classic nursery rhymes such as "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes," "One Two Buckle My Shoe," "Patty Cake," etc.

Audio

Animal Crackers in My Soup. 1 cassette or 1 CD.44:20 min. Music for Little People. cassette, #R4 78179: $9.98; CD, #R2 78179: $15.98.

K-Gr 4–Songs made famous by Shirley Temple, such as "On the Good Ship Lollipop," "You've Gotta Eat Your Spinach, Baby," and "I Love to Walk in the Rain," sung by Maria Muldaur and Carrie Lyn.

Beethoven's Wig. 1 CD. approx. 42 min. with lyrics. Rounder Records. ISBN 1-57940-078-7. $12.98.

PreS-Gr 6–Filled with fact and fancy about the world's most notable composers and their masterpieces, each Sing Along Symphony opens the door to "serious music" in a way that's fun. The orchestral performance of each piece is included.

The Best That We Can. 1 cassette. with tchr's. guide, lyrics, songbook. Happy Moon Pub. #708. $20.

PreS-Gr 2 –Includes 12 songs—half upbeat, half mellow for settling down.

Big Rock Rooster. 1 CD. Boyd's Tone Records. $12.

K-Gr 5–Daddy A Go Go's most rocking album yet.

Carry Me. 1 CD. 36:46 min. Jemi Records. $13.95.

PreS-Gr 2 –Jeff Sorge has written and arranged 12 original songs that touch on a variety of subjects: from a fish named "Jimmy Joe" to a "Grandfather's Grass Driveway." He's joined by children on some selections.

Colors, Shapes and Sizes. 1 cassette and 1 CD. 30 min. with tchr's. guide, lyrics. Kidz- up Prods. ISBN 1-8946-7724-2. $12.99.

PreS-Gr 2 –Sing-along songs teach children about basic colors, shapes, and sizes.

Dream with Me Tonight—Lullabies for All Ages. 1 CD. Scream Marketing. #SCR 10. $12.98.

PreS-Gr 3 –Songs by Doug Grau.

Favorite Toddler Tunes. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 30 min. with lyrics. Kidzup. cassette, ISBN 1-8946-7730-7: $7.99; CD, ISBN 1-8946-7729-3: $9.99.

PreS–The best Kidzup toddler songs including "Eensy Weensey Spider," "Three Blind Mice," "Head and Shoulders," and more.

A Folk Song Christmas. 1 CD. 54 min. American Melody. ISBN 1-879305-31-3. $13.50.

Gr all levels–16 classic Christmas songs performed by a variety of singers and instrumentalists in an acoustic, folk style.

Folk Song Lullabies. 1 CD. 50 min. American Melody. ISBN 1-879305-30-5. $13.50.

PreS-Gr 2–15 traditional and original folk song lullabies performed by Phil Rosenthal and his family.

Folk Songs of the Great Lakes Region (2nd ed.). 1 CD. 70 min. with tchr's. guide, lyrics, musical scores. Depot Recordings. #DEP 027. $25.

Gr all levels–More than 15 songs by Lee and Joann Murdock.

Fun and Games. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 43 min. Prod. by Emily Songs. Dist. by Listen Up Records. #LUR 004. cassette: $9.95, CD: $14.95.

PreS-Gr 6–Ben Rudnick's happy, bouncy rhythms and some real silliness are joined by the sounds of the islands as well as fun spins on some old classics.

I Need You and You Need Me. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 32 min. with tchr's. guide, lyrics. New Hope Records. cassette: $10.98, CD: $14.98.

PreS-Gr 3–Through these upbeat songs and activities, children learn to express themselves, get to know each other, and become aware of the need for one another.

Jack in the Box 1 & 2. 2 CDs. 50 min. ea. with lyrics, tchr's. guide. Kimbo Educational. $14.95 ea. Includes: If You Believe/Cha, Cha; Let's Play/By the Light of the Moon.

PreS-Gr 4–The first CD includes 10 songs to inspire self discovery and 9 songs to have kids moving to the non-stop beat. The second CD includes fun songs and 10 songs to calm the mind and feed the spirit.

Join the Parade. 1 cassette or 1 CD. approx. 50 min. with lyrics. Rachel's Records. cassette, ISBN 1-886673-10-1: $9.98; CD, ISBN 1-886673-11-X: $14.98.

PreS-Gr 4–Songs and stories from Rachel Sumner, whose music videos can be seen on The Learning Channel during Ready, Set, Learn.

Jump Start Action Songs. 1 CD. approx. 38 min. with tchr's. guide, lyrics. Kimbo Educational. ISBN 1-56346-112-9. $14.95.

K-Gr 4–Motivating action songs to jump-start children's minds and motor development. The songs help strengthen memory retention, conprehension, creativity, social skills, vocabulary development.

Kidstuff. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 50 min. with tchr's. guide, lyrics, songbook. Happy Moon Pub. #707. cassette: $20, CD: $25.

PreS-Gr 3–Half the songs are upbeat and half are mellow for settling down.

Latin Playground (World Playground Series). 1 CD. 40 min. with Span./Eng. lyrics. Putumayo World Music. ISBN 1-587590-55-7. $15.98.

K-Gr 4–Nine Latin American cultures are represented—from Flaco Jiminez' Tex-Mex style to the rhythmic songs presented by artists from Cuba, Ecuador, Venezuela and other countries.

Let's Play. 1 cassette or 1 CD. approx. 36 min. with lyrics. Rounder Records. ISBN 1-57940-079-5. $17.98.

PreS-Gr 4–Raffi sings 16 songs about magic rain and sunshine, spiders and baby trees, peacocks and chimps…and play!

Little Language for Little Ones. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 40 min. with book. Language for Little Ones. cassette, ISBN 0-9718409-1-1: $19.95; CD, ISBN 0-9718409-0-3: $24.95.

PreS-Gr 2–Fun and educational music that reinforce specific speech and language goals.

Mellow My Baby: Soothing Songs and Lullabies. 1 cassette or 1 CD. Sugar Beats Entertainment. cassette, ISBN 1-888795-18-2: $9.98; CD, ISBN 1-888795-19-0: $12.98.

PreS-Gr 1–Features Sherry Goffin Kondor singing "Child of Mine," original lullabies, "Betcha By Golly Wow," "Never, Never Land" (Peter Pan), "Stay Awake" (Mary Poppins), "Golden Slumbers," "Brahms Lullaby" and "Rockabye Baby."

Musical Scarves and Activities. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 35 min. with tchr's. guide, lyrics.

Kimbo Educational. ISBN 1-56346-113-7. $14.95.

K-Gr 2 –Rhythmic activities such as stretching, group lay, partner play, marching, juggling, creative expresison, toss and catch and more done with scarves to popular and classic songs.

My Mama Was a Train. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 40 min. with lyrics. Prod. by Blue Vision Music. Dist. by TM Books & Video. cassette: $9.95, CD: $14.95.

PreS-Gr 6 –James Coffey sings 15 original and traditional songs relating to locomotives.

One Little Sound: Fun with Phonics & Numbers. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 40 min. with tchr's. guide, lyrics. Hap-Pal Music. cassette, #HP112: $10; CD, #HP112-CD: $14.

PreS-Gr 2–Hap Palmer explores the sounds that make up words and numbers. Each song is interactive. Instrumental versions follow the songs for karaoke style sing-alongs.

Patchwork Planet. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 44 min. Two of a Kind. cassette: $10, CD: $15.

PreS-Gr 6–The songs celebrate the fabric of community and the beauty of the natural world, weaving together themes of multiculturalism and diversity, animals and the environment, and other topics. Musical styles include rock, folk, dixieland, klezmer, and Latin rock. Enhanced CD.

Peace in Our Land: Children Celebrating Diversity. 1 cassette. with activity book. Kids Creative Classics. 2002. ISBN 0-6793762-9-7. $10.95.

PreS-Gr 4–Nine tracks sung by Bunny Hull teach kids about peace and diversity.

Pocket Full of Stardust. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 43 min. with lyrics. Rounder Records. ISBN 1-57940-081-7. cassette: $11.98, CD: $17.98.

PreS-Gr 4–Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer begin with playful songs filled with gentle humor enabling parents, teachers, and children to play a bit and laugh a bit before rest. Soon the songs segue into a quieter tempo.

Preschool Favorites. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 30 min. with lyrics. Kidzup. cassette, ISBN 1-8946-7726-9: $7.99; CD, ISBN 1-8946-7725-0: $9.99.

PreS–Includes "The Alphabet Song," "Wheels on the Bus," "Boom Boom Ain't It Great to Be Crazy," and others.

Rainbow Train. 1 CD. 51:20 min. Talking Hands Talking Feet. $15.

PreS-Gr 2 –A journey that makes stops through the colors of the rainbow, with songs pertaining to each color.

Sing-Song. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 38 min. Oh Susannah. cassette: $7.99, CD: $12.99.

PreS-Gr 2 –Susan McNelis/Oh Susannah introduces styles of music made especially for dancing. Familiar and original tunes about dolphins, dinosaurs, and other subjects will have children up waltzing, rocking and doing "The Swim." Includes favorites such as "If You're Happy and You Know It" set to a reggae beat, and "The Wheels on the Bus," with a soca rhythm.

Sunflower. 1 CD. 40 min. Spaghetti Cake. #SC-20012. $15 (+ $2 s/h).

Gr 3-6–Spaghetti Cake is a high-energy jam rock band for kids. Songs include "Wind," "Give Me the Sun," "Everywhere I Go" and "Welcome Home."

That's What Kids Do! 1 CD. 40 min. Building Block Music. #BBM3190. $15.

K-Gr 6–This musical show is set in school and takes you into the world of children as seen from their point of view.

Uncle Robot. 1 CD. 60 min. Greene Street Records. $14.95.

PreS-Gr 2 –With "What Does Daddy Do Down the Barn," "The Shoe Tying Song," "Hanging Round Playing Harmonica," and "Uncle Robot," this collection introduces a preschool child's-eye portrait of a family.

You're Funny! 1 CD. 48 min. with booklet. Lowansa Records. #LRCD0901. $15.

K-Gr 4–Doug Barr sings 19 songs using humor to consider real and imaginary subjects such as animals inside guitars, a lobster in a pot, disabilities, slang, the end of the whaling industry, math quizzes, and pranks.

Video

Andrea Bocelli: Tuscan Skies. video. 54 min. Prod. by Rhombus Media. Dist. by Bullfrog Films. ISBN 1-56029-912-6. $250 (Rental: $85).

Gr 10 Up–A musical journey with the great Italian tenor, most of the songs featured in are new and have been written for him.

John Morgan: "Art upon Air" (Artists in Residence "Teacher's Edition" Series). video. approx. 40 min. with tchr's. guide. Artists in Residence. #TE-014. $25.

Gr 9-12–Starting with the physics and unique characteristics of the guitar, Morgan demonstrates various techniques and the influence of a variety of musical styles on his own compositions.

Audio

America's Wars, America's Music (The Best Music Lesson Plans Ever Series). 1 CD. with tchr's. guide, lyrics, sheet music. Mrs. Music Entertainment. $19.95.

Gr 5-9–Explores the scope of the wars through the music of the times. Features music from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI and WWII.

New York Phiharmonic—An American Celebration, Special Edition for Teachers, Vol. 1. 1 CD. 1:10 hrs. with tchr's. guide. New York Philharmonic Society of New York. $20.

Gr all levels –The CD includes nine live performances by the NY Philharmonic. The guide has teaching strategies to engage youngsters in hands-on explorations of the musical works.

Seasons of Life: Reflections in Song. 1 CD. 50 min. with booklet, lyrics. High Haven Music. ISBN 1-889686-17-4. $16.98.

Gr 7 Up–17 inspirational songs by Sarah Barchas about hope and healing, choices and chances, striving though adversity.

Traditional Music of Africa. 1 CD. 56 min. with book, tchr's. guide, blackline masters. Prod. by Mews Music Pubns. Dist. by CLEARVUE/eav. CD: $20, book: $13, classroom bundle: $130.

Gr 7-12 –The CD has the music, and the book details the instruments, rhythms, and cultures of different African regions.

Traditional World Music. 1 CD. 60 min. with book, tchr's. guide, blackline masters. Prod. by Mews Music Pubns. Dist. by CLEARVUE/eav. CD: $20, book: $13, classroom bundle: $130.

Gr 7-12 –The CD includes diverse recordings that characterize each country's/ region's music, and the book describes each country's/region's history, influences, instruments, and performances.

Video

The Linear Double Bass Shuffle Concept. video. 60 min. Video Specialties. $24.95.

Gr 7 Up –Teaches double bass techniques and linear patterns on the entire drum set. Intermediate to advanced level.

Video

Backyard Baseball Drills. video. 32 min. Youth Sports Club. ISBN 0-9671248-2-4. $19.95.

Gr 1-9–Creative baseball activities that can be done in your own backyard. Throwing, hitting, and equipment tips are included.

Hitting It Off with TrophyMan: Baseball (TrophyMan Series). video. 70 min. with tchr's. guide. Sports Learning Co. ISBN 0-9711576-1-8. $19.95; also avail. DVD.

Gr 1-5–A boy finds a six-inch trophy that comes to life. Wanting to learn the basics of baseball, Johnny hires Fred P. TrophyMan to guide him through the process of becoming a better ball player.

Shooting with TrophyMan: Basketball (TrophyMan Series). video. 75 min. with tchr's. guide. Sports Learning Co. ISBN 0-9711576-2-6. $19.95; also avail. DVD.

Gr 1-5–The storyline follows Fred P. TrophyMan and a 10-year-old girl through the trials of becoming a better player and person. The instructional portion shows tips and tricks to improve the skills of beginners.

Women and Sports. video. 26 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-278-4. $39.95.

Gr 6-12–Learn how Billy Jean King and other pioneering female athletes helped alter the athletic landscape, and discover how hormones affect the body and create physical difference between males and females.

Wrestling with Manhood: Gender, Race and Class in Professional Wrestling. video. 30 min. with tchr's. guide online. Media Educational Foundation. ISBN 1-893521-75-3: $150; also avail. DVD, ISBN 1-893521-76-1: $150.

Gr 11 Up–The video addresses the questions of whether wrestling is "real or fake" or causes imitative violence, and investigates the deep-rooted social values that sustain and nourish it as a powerful cultural force.

Audio

On the Course with…Tiger Woods. 2 cassettes. 2:45 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-0774-7. $19.

Gr 4-6–By Matt Christopher. The story of the popular golfer.