SLJ's Multimedia Buyers' Directory: Science & Math

Video

Build It, Break It (Sci-Squad Series). 2 videos. 30 min. ea. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-287-3. $69.95 set.

Gr 5-8–Case of the Super Soaker: Erica finds one of the largest super soakers in the world, while Durnsord, Jake and Riley build one of their own. Case of the Too-Tall Fence : When a fence comes between a boy and a rock concert, Sci-Squad is called in to help him "get over it."

Cool Cars (Junkyard Wars Series). 2 videos. 10 min. ea. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-393-4. $79.95.

Gr 6-12–Teams build a dragster car and an off-road racing buggy.

The Dirt Vaccine (Bacteria and Health) ( The Edge Series ). video. 30 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by London Television Service. Dist. by Chip Taylor Communications. $99.99 (Rental: $50).

Gr 7 Up–Professor John Stanford and immunologist Graham Rook are among a growing number of scientists who believe that too little contact with bacteria may be bad for our health, and may actually cause disease. Prof. Stanford believes that an answer lies in the African soil. He has found a microorganism that seems to unlock the powers of the body's ability to fight illness.

Flying Though (Junkyard Wars Series). 2 videos. 10 min. ea. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-394-2. $79.95.

Gr 6-12–Team members build a missile launcher for pumpkins and launch ostrich eggs in rockets.

Forensic Detectives (Series). 3 videos. range: 26-51 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-282-2. $119.95 ser. Includes: Discover Magazine: Chemical Detectives; Discover Magazine: Archaeological Detectives; Discover Magazine: Forensic Detectives. Gr 6-12 –See how the science of forensics is the key to criminal science today.

Inventing Flight for Schools (Series). 6 videos. 10 min. ea. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide, student worksheets, DVD resource disk. Prod. by ThinkTV: Dayton Public Television. Dist. by AIT. #464-VVV. $295 ser. Includes: Visions of Flight; Wright Time, Wright Place; Total Control; Wings That Work; Power Plus; After the Flyer. Gr 6-8–Guides students through the science and history behind the Wright Brothers' invention of powered flight.

Mummies (The Ultimate Guide Series). video. 52 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-276-8. $49.95.

Gr 6-12–Learn how scientists examine mummies to learn the secrets they can teach us about the preservation techniques and belief systems of their makers.

The Nobel Prize: Science (Series). 10 videos. 10 min. ea. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Schlessinger Media. Dist. by Library Video Co. ISBN 1-57225-497-1. $199.50 ser., $19.95 ea.

Gr 9 Up–Each program illustrates the research and discoveries of preeminent world scientists who have been honored for their achievements in the fields of physics, chemistry, and medicine.

One Giant Leap (Natural Antibiotics) (The Edge Series ).video. 30 min. Prod. by London Television Service. Dist. by Chip Taylor Communications. $99.99.

Gr 7 Up–Examines the cutting-edge technologies being used for new drug discovery.

The Paranormal Uncovered (Unexplained Science) (The Edge Series ).video. 30 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by London Television Service. Dist. by Chip Taylor Communications. $99.99 (Rental: $50).

Gr 7 Up–Examines how scientists are at the cutting edge of new research into the paranormal which could change the way we perceive it.

Russia's Nuclear Warriors (NOVA Series). video. 60 min. (closed captioned). WGBH Boston. ISBN 1-57807-821-0. $19.95.

Gr 7 Up–Russia's 6,000 nuclear warheads are aging and unreliable. Vladimir Pozner, a Russian journalist and Kremlin insider for decades, offers an ominous glimpse into Russia's national security through unprecedented access to military officers and the first footage filmed inside the country's biggest nuclear missile base.

Sci-Squad or Fly-Squad (Sci-Squad Series). 2 videos. 30 min. ea. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-288-1. $69.95 set.

Gr 6-12–Case of the Squirrel Girl: Durnsford convinces the squad they can help a little girl fly but discovers there's more to flying than just flapping your arms. Case of the Botched Launch: Wendy needs to launch a rocket to keep a friendship.

Science Lab Investigations (Series). 10 videos. 23 min. ea. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Schlessinger Media. Dist. by Library Video Co. ISBN 1-57225-482-3. $399.50 ser., $39.95 ea. Includes: Spectrophotometry; Chromatography; Comparative Anatomy: Dissection; DNA Transformation; Energy & Chemical Reactions; Lab Safety; The Laws of Motion: Hovercrafts; Properties of Gases; Titration; Water Analysis. Gr 9-12–Examine core science content with a hands-on, inquiry-based approach through experiments and investigations. Each program takes a laboratory technique from physics, chemistry, earth or life science, and makes it meaningful to students by explaining the theory behind the application.

A Whiff of Science (Sci-Squad Series). 2 videos. 30 min. ea. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-286-5. $69.95 set.

Gr 5-8–Case of the Aromatic Romance: Sci-Squad helps two brothers who share a bedroom with a bad smell. Case of the Flying Gorillas: Elly's band needs to practice for a concert, but the neighbors won't hear of it.

Wind Machines (Junkyard Wars Series). 2 videos. 10 min. ea. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-393-4. $79.95.

Gr 6-12–Part I: Teams must build a flying machine that must sustain maximum flight time with one member onboard. Part II: Team members build wind-powered vehicles to sail across the salt flats.

Wonderwise (Series). 9 videos. 15 min. ea. with CD-ROM, tchr's. guide. Prod. by Univ. of Nebraska State Museum. Dist. by Great Plains National. $39.95 ea. Includes: Geologist; Vet Detective; Genetics Counselor; Urban Ecologist; etc. Gr 4-6 –Each inquiry-based science unit focuses on one scientist for a week. Combines a video trip with hands-on, multidisciplinary science activities.

Prints

Great Scientists. 10 prints. 17"x32". Cambridge Educational. #29401. unlaminated $59.95, laminated: $79.95.

Gr 5-12–The scientists are: Darwin, George Washington Carver, Newton, Linnaeus, Mendel, Mendeleev, Rachel Carson, Lavoisier, Galileo, and Pasteur.

Video

Apollo 13: To the Edge and Back (WGBH Boston Specials Series). video. 1:30 hrs. (closed captioned). WGBH Boston. ISBN 1-884738-26-5. $19.95.

Gr 7 Up –The true story of the catastrophic flight of Apollo 13 and the heroic struggle to bring the astronauts back alive.

Death Star (NOVA Series). video. 60 min. (closed captioned). WGBH Boston. ISBN 1-57807-876-8. $19.95.

Gr 7 Up–Venture into deep space to explore how these intense celestial phenomena were detected and discover how their secrets can teach us about the dawn of the universe.

Planets and Storms (Set). 2 videos. 52 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-281-4. $69.95 set. Includes: Weather on Mars; Weather on Jupiter. Gr 6-12–Travel to the Mojave Desert where scientists simulate the 200-mile-an-hour Martian winds to study the effects that harsh weather might have on visiting astronauts. Watch as scientists simulate alien weather to help them calculate the ferocity of Jupiter's thunderstorms.

Prints

Star Map. 1 laminated print. 11" x 17". Starlight Theatre. ISBN 0-9685970-1-7. $12.

Gr 5-12 –Helps novices identify stars and constellations.

Video

Animal Lifecycles. video. 15 min. with tchr's. guide. 100% Educational Videos. ISBN 1-58541-192-2. $59.95.

K-Gr 3 –Learn about the stages of life animals pass through—birth, growth, maturation, reproduction, and death—and why they are critical to the survival of each species.

Atoms and Molecules. video. 20 min. (closed captioned). Cambridge Educational. ISBN 0-7365-4380-5. $89.95.

Gr 6-12–Computer animation makes the atom and its constituent parts easy to understand. The Bohr Model and the Quantum Mechanical Model are differentiated. Explains the concept of the mole and the different chemical bonds within molecules and compounds.

Bacteria: Friends or Enemies? video. 20 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Peter Matulavich Prods. Dist. by Rainbow Educational Media. ISBN 1-56701-312-0. $59.95.

Gr 4-8–Teaches about bacteria and their important role in the world.

Bioterror (NOVA Series). video. 60 min. (closed captioned). WGBH Boston. ISBN 1-57807-866-0. $19.95.

Gr 9 Up–Follows three reporters from The New York Times as they travel the world researching biological weapons for their headline-grabbing bestseller, Germs.

Brave New Foods: The Biotech Revolution. video. 24 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Learning Seed. ISBN 0-917159-19-5. $89.

Gr 7 Up–Explains the basics of genetic engineering and shows how it shaped what you ate yesterday as well as foods of the future.

Cracking the Code: The Continuing Saga of Genetics (Series). 6 videos. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide, online resources. Prod. by Medicinema and AIT. Dist. by AIT. #451-VVV. price unavail. Includes: Peas in a Pod; Microscopes, Mutants, and Microbes; The Hidden Staircase; The Book of Life: A New Edition; The Seeds of a Revolution. Gr 9 Up–Incorporates traditional teachings on genetics and the new sphere of knowledge.

The Eye: Structure and Function. video. 26 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-373-X. $39.95.

Gr 6-12 –Explore the complexities of the human eye and how its mechanisms help us perceive the world.

Genes, Genetics & DNA. video. 20 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Peter Matulavich Prods. Dist. by Rainbow Educational Media. ISBN 1-56701-331-7. $59.95.

Gr 4-8–What is it that makes each of us a unique individual? The answer can be found in our genes and in the study of genetics.

Homeostasis (Science Key Concepts Series). video. 15 min. with tchr's. guide. Benchmark Media. ISBN 1-57643-208-4. $275.

Gr 9-12. Human Biology, Pts. 1 & 2. 2 videos. 20 min. ea. with tchr's. guide, blackline masters. SVE & Churchill Media. price unavail.

Gr 7-12–Presents human biology basics.

Human Genome. video. 52 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-270-9. $49.95.

Gr 6-12–Learn how what began with the discovery of DNA has led to the understanding of which human genes are responsible for specific human traits.

The Importance of Plants. video. 15 min. with tchr's. guide. 100% Educational Videos. ISBN 1-58541-197-3. $49.95.

K-Gr 3–Learn how plants are the basis of food chains and how they are capable of making their own food. Shows different species of plants and identifies how different plants are used for food, oxygen, clothing, and building materials.

Introducing Insects (Great Animal Stories Series). video. 20 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Berlet Films & Video. $99 (Rental: $25).

Gr 4-6–Covers the positive and negative role of insects in our lives and in the food chain.

The Musculoskeletal System. video. 26 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-372-1. $39.95.

Gr 6-12–Discover how the skeletal system shapes and protects the body; learn how muscles support it, which bones are the strongest, and why the knee is the most complex joint in your body.

Plant Lifecycles. video. 15 min. with tchr's. guide. 100% Educational Videos. ISBN 1-58541-196-5. $59.95.

K-Gr 3–With the help of a friendly scarecrow, learn about the plant life cycle.

Secrets of the Mind (NOVA Series). video. 60 min. (closed captioned). WGBH Boston. ISBN 1-57807-806-7. $19.95.

Gr 7 Up–A blind man can see. Another feels pain in his missing arm. Pioneering brain detective and doctor, V.S. Ramachandran, tackles mysterious cases and delivers mind-boggling conclusions.

Stem Cells. video. 24 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Hawkhill Assocs. ISBN 1-55979-108-X. $86.

Gr 9 Up–Explains what stem cells are, how they are cultured, why they offer such potential for the future of our health and welfare. Addresses the science and the ethical dilemmas associated with stem cell research.

Understanding Evolution. video. 25 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Video Education Australia. Dist. by Human Relations Media. ISBN 1-55548-286-4. $139.95.

Gr 7-12–Uses live-action photography and computer generated animation to explore evolution through natural selection.

Prints

Kingdoms of Life. 5 prints. 17" x 32". Cambridge Educational. #29398. unlaminated: $29.95, laminated: $39.95.

Gr 7-12–Each poster blends colorful images, facts, and taxonomic names to capture the world's incredible diversity of life forms.

Video

Atoms and Molecules. video. 20 min. (closed captioned). Cambridge Educational. ISBN 0-7365-4380-5. $89.95.

Gr 7 Up–Computer animation makes the atom and its constituent parts easy to understand. The Bohr Model and the Quantum Mechanical Model are differentiated.

Fireworks! (NOVA Series). video. 60 min. (closed captioned). WGBH Boston. ISBN 1-57807-871-7. $19.95.

Gr 7 Up–Travel to Italy, England, and Pennsylvania to discover the chemical secrets that put the bang in the rocket and the fizz in the Roman candle.

Understanding Atoms and Molecules. video. 22 min. with tchr's. guide online. Educational Video Network. ISBN 1-58950-051-2. $59.95.

Gr 7-12–Become acquainted with the inner structure of an atom and understand how each part of the atom has an essential function. Learn how molecules are formed.

Video

Earth Stories: Paleontology. video. approx. 25 min. Mazon Prods. ISBN 0-9639299-7-6. $20.

Gr 2-5–Follow CHIP, an animated rock hammer, as he helps you discover the wonders of paleontology. Then join CHIP on two live-action fossil hunts to the Triassic and Carboniferous Periods.

Erosion and Weathering. video. 15 min. with tchr's. guide. 100% Educational Videos. ISBN 1-58541-199-X. $59.95.

Gr 3-6–Explains how physical and chemical weathering and erosion occur.

Rocks and Minerals. video. 26 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-291-1. $49.95.

Gr 3-5–Be a geologist for a day as you travel through the southwest U.S. studying dramatic rock formations and learning what they tell us about Earth's past and future.

Rocks & Minerals Learning Pack. video. 60 min. (closed captioned). with CD-ROM, 30 Discovery Wraps student worksheets, tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-345-4. $99.95.

Gr 3-5–Travel with a film scout as he checks out igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock formations for possible backdrops. The Earth is being reshaped by erosion over long periods of time. Learn how this can turn into a landslide. Find out how the Grand Canyon was formed, and see how geologists search the canyon's sandstone layers for clues to the history of the Earth. CD-ROM includes interactive games and activities.

Weather and Climate. video. 26 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-292-X. $49.95.

Gr 3-5–Covers hurricanes, heat waves, lightning storms, and global warming. See how meteorologists use satellites and radar to try to predict the weather. Follow the path of a tornado and enter the eye of a hurricane.

Weather & Climate Learning Pack. video. 60 min. with CD-ROM, Discovery Wraps student worksheets (30), tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-346-2. $99.95.

Gr 3-5–Moisture, heat, and air are the basic ingredients of every weather system. See how meteorologists use satellites and radar to measure them and try to predict the weather. Follow the path of a tornado and enter the eye of a hurricane to learn how storms start, move, and dissipate. A balance of greenhouse gases is vital in regulating the temperature of the Earth. Learn how humans may be disturbing this delicate balance and creating the greenhouse effect, and what can be done about it. CD-ROM features interactive games and activities.

When Dinosaurs Roamed America. video. 52 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-277-6. $49.95.

Gr 6-12–Learn the anatomy and physiology of these prehistoric creatures as you study dinosaur fossils in different regions of the U.S.

Video

American Grasslands (Series). 6 videos. 10 min. ea. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Environmental Media/Snyder Prods. Dist. by Environmental Media. ISBN 1-56791-310-5. $299.95 ser., $59.95 ea. Includes: Tallgrass Prairie; Mixed Prairie; Shortgrass Prairie; Coastal Grasslands; Grasslands Conservation; North American Grasslands. Gr 4-8–Documents the diversity in one of North America's most ecologically significant and threatened biomes, and highlights the various types of grasslands.

Biodiversity. video. approx. 30 min. with tchr's. guide. Human Relations Media. ISBN 1-55548-266-X. $139.95.

Gr 7-12–Looks at why some ecological communities have more plant and animal life than others, why some land masses can support large animals and others cannot, as well as the effects of mass extinctions. Examines the structure of communities and ecosystems, and the different ways that living things interact.

Building the Future (Cities and Pollution) (The Edge Series). video. 30 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by London Television Service. Dist. by Chip Taylor Communications. $99.99 (Rental: $50).

Gr 7 Up–Examines the achievements being made in the Green Technology Revolution and explores the pioneering work now being developed to help society strike a practical balance between exploitation and conservation to create the sustainable city of the future.

The Disenchanted Forest. video. 52 min. Prod. by Alchemy Films. Dist. by Bullfrog Films. ISBN 1-56029-918-5. $250 (Rental: $85).

Gr 7 Up–In the Bornean rainforest, Dr. Anne Russon studies orangutan intelligence and psychology. Her research provides vital information for Dr. Willie Smits, director of the Wanariset Orangutan Reintroduction Project, who is committed to preserving orangutan habitat and returning captive orangutans. The destruction of orangutan habitat and the illegal pet-trade disables their culture and may cause extinction.

Fire Wars (NOVA Series). video. 2 hrs. (closed captioned). WGBH Boston. ISBN 1-57807-870-9. $19.95.

Gr 7 Up–An up-close look at the war on wildfire.

Hot Potatoes. video. 57 min. (closed captioned). Bullfrog Films. ISBN 1-56029-923-1. $250 (Rental: $85).

Gr 7 Up–Explores the dangers of potato blight and the chemicals used to control it.

The Next Industrial Revolution: William McDonough, Michael Braungart & the Birth of the Sustainable Economy. video. 55 min. Prod. by Earthome Prods. Dist. by Bullfrog Films. ISBN 1-56029-921-5. $250 (Rental: $85).

Gr 7 Up–Shot in Europe and the U.S., the film explores how businesses are transforming themselves to work with nature and enhance profitability.

Playing with Poison. video. 46 min. (closed captioned). Prod. by Force Four Entertainment. Dist. by Bullfrog Films. ISBN 1-56029-022-3. $250 (Rental: $85).

Gr 9 Up–The Yaqui Valley is one of Mexico's largest agricultural areas, providing much of North America's fruit and vegetables. It is also home to neighboring towns in which children exhibit significant and disturbing neurological differences.

Shoreline Habitat (Great Animal Stories Series). video. 20 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide, blackline masters. Berlet Films & Video. $99 (Rental: $25).

Gr 4-6–From the shorelines of the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans and around the freshwater lakes, a variety of habitats support many kinds of life. Seals, starfish, sea turtles and puffins use shorelines differently than beavers, muskrats, avocets and ducks.

What's Up in the Environment? video. 30 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Thireen-WNET. Dist. by Great Plains National. #825. $59.95.

Gr 7-12–Students travel to the Everglades where Dr. Laura Bryant identifies alligators and various bugs as indicator species and discusses what can be learned from them. Visit Liberty Land Park in Philadelphia and learn how, through neighborhood volunteers, a once contaminated plot of land became a beautiful park. Tour Columbia University's Biosphere 2 project and answer the question: How is the greenhouse effect studied? Students are introduced to a teenager who lives in a solar house.

Prints

Biomes. 10 prints. 17" x 32". Cambridge Educational. ISBN 0-7365-1304-3. unlaminated: $49.95, laminated: $59.95, framed: $549.95.

Gr 4-12–Highlights nine of the Earth's biomes; one poster defines biomes and describes their general characteristics. Includes facts about each biome, including geographic location, plant and animal populations, and ecological threats.

Video

Flying Casanovas (NOVA Series). video. 60 min. (closed captioned). WGBH Boston. ISBN 1-57807-811-3. $19.95.

Gr 6 Up –Male bowerbirds go to outrageous lengths to create intricately constructed "stage sets" and "art collections" designed to impress the opposite sex. Travel to Australia and New Guinea with naturalist David Attenborough.

Methuselah Tree (NOVA Series). video. 60 min. (closed captioned). WGBH Boston. ISBN 1-57807-810-5. $19.95.

Gr 6 Up –Discover what a 4,600-year-old tree can teach scientists and historians about our past, present, and future.

Video

Geometry Journey (Series). 15 videos. 15 min. ea. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by EDU2000. Dist. by Great Plains National. #792. $400 ser., $29.95 ea. Includes: Geometry World; Points, Lines, and Rays; Angles; Symmetry, Reasoning, and Proof; Perimeter and Area; Triangles; Polygons; Circles; Relationships Between 2D and 3D; Lines, Planes, and Angles in Space; Volumes of Solid Figures; Non-Euclidean Geometry; Polyhedrons and Solids of Revolution; Polyhedral Angles and Regular Polyhedrons; Solid Areas & Solid Figures. Gr 6-12–Using computer animation, live-action, and graphics, this series motivates students to learn by showing the beautiful and elegant aspects of geometry, and helps them break through the learning barrier by visualizing abstract concepts.

If You Made a Million. video. 17 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Weston Woods. ISBN 0-78820-979-5. $60.

K-Gr 4–Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician teaches youngsters about the various forms of money and how it can be used to buy things, pay off debt, and build interest.

Math @ Work (Series). 5 videos. range: 16-21 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Prod. by WCET, Cincinnati and ThinkTV: Dayton Public Television. Dist. by AIT. #467-VVV $395 ser., $89 ea. Includes: Theme Parks: Coaster, Queues, & Carts; Snacks: Baking by the Numbers; Fashion: Fabrics and Formulas; Weather: A Whirlwind of Numbers; Newspapers: Digital Deadlines. Gr 6-9 –Explores daily math challenges in five industries: theme parks, snacks, fashion, weather, and newspapers/sports.

Math: Money and Time. video. 26 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-290-3. $49.95.

Gr 3-5–Uses the practical application of money to explain the basics of addition, subtraction, and multiplication of whole numbers and how to convert fractions into decimals. Learn how and why our system of timekeeping developed, and why knowing fractions makes it easy to tell time.

Math, Money & Time Learning Pack. video. 60 min. (closed captioned). with CD-ROM, 30 Discovery Wraps student worksheets, tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-343-8. $99.95.

Gr 3-5–Uses the practical application of money to explain the basics of addition, subtraction, and multiplication of whole numbers and how to convert fractions into decimals. Explains how and why our system of timekeeping came into being. Shows why knowing fractions makes it easy to tell time. CD-ROM includes interactive games and activities.

The Math Series. 10 videos. range: 15-22 min. with tchr's. guide. Benchmark Media. ISBN 1-57643-236-X. $2,390 ser., $295 ea. Includes: Algebra, Pts. 1 & 2; Slopes, That's a Bit Steep; Percentages, That Makes Sense; Linear Equations & Their Graphs, Pt.s 1 & 2; Integer Operations, Pts. 1 & 2; Factoring Is Fantastic, Pts. 1 & 2. Gr 7-9–Lively visuals and solid curricular content.

Rapmatics. video. 18 min. Prod. by Jorma Prods. Dist. by Production Central. $29.95.

Gr 9-12–The often-daunting subject of algebra is woven into a narrative music video designed to increase students' interest and confidence in algebra and introduce complex mathematical concepts using rap music.

Rock 'n Learn Addition & Subtraction Rap Video. video. 55 min. Rock 'n Learn. ISBN 1-878489-93-3. $14.99.

Gr 1-3–Viewers rap along to practice adding sums up to 18 and subtracting differences from 18.

Rock 'n Learn Beginning Fractions & Decimals Video. video. 35 min. Rock 'n Learn. ISBN 1-878489-95-X. $14.99.

Gr 1-3–Francis Fraction, Newman Numerator, and Dennis Denominator teach kids about fractions and decimals through playful interaction and music.

Audio

Ellbee's Friends Powerfun! Addition Facts. 1 CD. 38 min. Ellbee's Friends Powerfun. $16.95 (+ $3.25 s/h).

Gr 1-4–Children discover U.S. and world cultures while they learn basic addition facts through 10+10. Ellbee the Lint Ball and his friends say the facts to their own regional music, encourage kids to respond and check their answers, and offer math tips. The practice segments leave a pause before the character gives the answer so that students can answer first.

Ellbee's Friends Powerfun! Multiplication Facts. 1 CD. 55 min. Ellbee's Friends Powerfun. $16.95 (+ $3.25 s/h).

Gr 2-5–Children discover U.S. and world cultures while they learn basic multiplication facts through 12 x 12. Ellbee the Lint Ball and his friends, such as Carmelita the Flamenco Flamingo or Gruffy the Rock Dog, say the facts to their own regional music, encourage kids to respond and check their answers, and offer math tips.

If You Made a Million. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 15:17 min. Weston Woods. cassette, ISBN 1-55592-964-8: $7.95; cassette w/hardcover book, ISBN 1-55592-096-6: $24.95; cassette w/paperback book, ISBN 1-55592-097-7: $12.95; CD, ISBN 1-55592-935-4: $12.95; CD w/hardcover book, ISBN 1-55592-134-5: $29.95; CD w/paperback book, ISBN 1-55592-136-1: $18.95.

K-Gr 4–Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician teaches kids about various forms of money and how it can be used to buy things, pay off debt, and build interest.

Multiplication Songs (The Learning Beat Series). 1 cassette and 1 CD. 40 min. with tchr's. guide. Kidzup Prods. ISBN 1-8946-7735-8. $12.99.

Gr 3-5–Kids remember their multiplication tables to the tune of catchy songs with amusing lyrics. Anecdotes about historical characters add to the cross-curricular fun. Multiplication tables are repeated with delayed answer for self-correction and reinforcement.