SLJ's Multimedia Buyer's Directory: The Arts-Health & Safety
-- School Library Journal, 8/1/2003
THE ARTS
VIDEO/DVD
Aztecs: The Exposition of a Culture. video or DVD. 40 min.
(closed captioned). Films for the Humanities & Sciences. ISBN 0-7365-6950-2.
video: $149.95, DVD: $174.95.
Gr 9-12–Presented by sculptor Antony
Gormley, this program was created to complement the 2002-3 exhibition of Aztec
culture at London’s Royal Academy.
Great Artists (Series). 3 videos. 10 min. ea. Prod. by Double Diamond.
Dist. by Lucerne Media. $129.95 ser., $49 ea. Includes: Georgia O’Keeffe;
Winslow Homer; Henri Matisse.
Gr 3-6–Presents the works and
biographies of these artists.
Inside the Tate Modern: A Century of Modern Art (Series). 5 videos or
DVDs. Films for the Humanities & Sciences. ISBN 0-7365-6685-6. video:
$399.95 ser., DVD: $524.95 ser. Includes: Introduction to Modern Art;
Objects; Places; War; People.
Gr 6-12–Draws on the works of 35
modern masters and pop culture icons displayed at the Tate Modern to show how
art evolved during the 20th century.
Leonardo da Vinci. video. 24 min. (closed captioned). Kiki &
Assocs. $24.95.
K-Gr 8–In this animated video, da Vinci’s enthusiasm
and curiosity are contagious. Created by Mike Venezia.
Lost Treasures of Tibet (NOVA Series). video. 1 hr. (closed
captioned). WGBH Boston. ISBN 1-57807-983-7. $19.95.
Gr 7 Up–Join the
race against time as art and restoration experts mix history, science, and
politics in a daunting mission to preserve these religious works of art. Travel
to a remote part of the world for a rare look at the art created by the
clandestine Buddhist culture.
A Wyeth Hurd Original: Peter de La Fuente (Artists of America
Series). video or DVD. 52 min. with tchr’s. guide. Chip Taylor
Communications. single site—video: $75, DVD: $95; multi site—video: $105, DVD:
$125.
Gr 7 Up–Peter de La Fuente, a master of watercolor and egg
tempera painting, is the grandon of Henriette Wyeth and Peter Hurd, and great
nephew of Andrew Wyeth. He talks about his influences and his memories growing
up.
VIDEO/DVD
Ancient Egypt (3000 B.C.–300 B.C.) (Hands on Crafts for Kids 6:
Back in Time Series). video or DVD. 30 min. (closed captioned). Prod. by
Katherine Stull, Inc. Dist. by Chip Taylor Communications. single-site—video:
$75 (Rental: $50), DVD: $95; multi-site—video: $105 (Rental: $75), DVD: $125.
Gr 1-6–Five projects that date back to the days of the early
Egyptians: Cobra Pen Topper, Hieroglyphics, Collar and Cuffs, Potpourri Mummy,
Papyrus Fan.
Arts & Crafts with Jeanne C. Wolf. video. 36:15 min. NVTV Studios.
ISBN 0-9674088-1-4. $24.95
Gr all levels–Simple projects using
inexpensive materials.
Digital Photography. video. 20 min. with tchr’s. guide on web site.
Educational Video Network. ISBN 1-58950-032-6. $59.95.
Gr
7-12–Introduces digital photography and illustrates some of the basic
differences between digital and film photography. Shows how to transfer digital
images from camera to computer.
Experimental Watercolor (Tina Cintron Series). video. 1:40 hrs.
Crystal Prods. ISBN 1-56290-288-1. $19.95.
Gr 4-12–Tina Cintron
demonstrates techniques that will add depth and vibrancy to watercolor projects.
Graffiti Verite 4. video. 68 min. Bryan World Prods. $29.95.
Gr
9 Up–Ohio artist Sano shows basic techniques for creating graffiti art on
walls and canvas.
The Magic of Mosaics. video. 15 min. Prod. by Double Diamond. Dist. by
Lucerne Media. $69.
Gr 5 Up–Shows how to make mosaics using a variety
of materials.
Maskmaking with Plaster Tape (Tina Cintron Series). video. 1:07
hrs. Crystal Prods. ISBN 1-56290-283-0. $19.95.
Gr 4-12–Demonstrates
ways to use your own face to create masks using plaster tape. Also presents
step-by-step details to create this three-dimensional art form with inexpensive
materials.
Poster Paint Glorified, Vol. 1 & 2 (Tina Cintron Series). 2
videos. range: 1:18-1:25 hrs. Crystal Prods. ISBN 1-56290-284-9, ISBN
1-56290-285-7. $19.95 ea.
Gr 4-12–Tina Cintron leads viewers through
simple, creative, tempura paint projects.
Printing without a Press. video. 15 min. Prod. by Double Diamond.
Dist. by Lucerne Media. $69.
Gr 5 Up–Demonstrates various methods and
materials that can be used to make prints.
Rainy Day Art. video or DVD. 90 min. Jumby Bay Studios. video: $19.95,
DVD: $24.95.
K-Gr 4–Features creative and crafty projects using
inexpensive supplies to entertain and educate.
Take a Hike into the Woods (Hands on Crafts for Kids 5: Camping
Hands On Series). video or DVD. 30 min. with tchr’s. guide. Prod. by
Katherine Stull, Inc. Dist. by Chip Taylor Communications. single-site—video:
$75 (Rental $50), DVD: $95; multi-site—video: $105 (Rental: $75), DVD: $125.
Gr 1-6–Projects include: Eyes Like a Hawk, Bear Wind Chime, Snake
Mosaic Shirt, Feather Pen, Wild Bird Plant Stakes.
Tessellations Set 3. video. 20 min. Crystal Prods. ISBN 1-56290-209-1.
$62.95.
Gr 4-12–Jim McNeill introduces basic tessellation concepts
and examples of historic tessellations as well as his own. He then presents a
step-by-step demonstration creating simple tessellations.
Watercolor Basics (Tina Cintron Series). video. 1:45 hrs.
Crystal Prods. ISBN 1-56290-287-3. $19.95.
Gr 4-12–Demonstrates
watercolor techniques.
SLIDES
Focus on Perspective. 112 slides. with tchr’s. guide. Universal Color
Slide Co. #SZ2460. $427.85.
Gr 7 Up–In this series of eight programs,
the techniques of perspective are explained using well-known paintings, linear
visuals, and explanatory text. Short biographical sketches of each artist placs
the work in historical context.
Focus on Symbolism. 60 slides. with tchr’s. guide. Universal Color
Slide Co. # SZ2465. $234.55.
Gr 7 Up–Program I explores the language
of symbolism through well-known works such as Van Eyck’s 'Wedding Portrait' and
Bosch’s 'Garden of Delights.' Program II examines the symbolism of animals in
many diverse contexts, and Program III considers the symbolism of plants as used
in Western and Eastern Art.
VIDEO/DVD
Dancetime DVD! 500 Years of Social Dance, Vol. 1 & 2. 2 DVDs. 45
min. ea. Dancetime Publications. Vol. 1: ISBN 0-9662074-8-3; Vol. 2: ISBN
0-9662074-9-1. $44.95 ea. Includes: 15th-19th Century;
20th Century.
Gr 7 Up–Features the original
instructional documents of every dance step performed in the DVD.
VIDEO/DVD
The Young Filmmakers Club (Video Editing Series). video or DVD.
25 min. Golden Zah. ISBN 0-9720443-2-9. video: $34.95, DVD: $44.95.
Gr
4-8–Focusing on traditional motion picture editing using non-linear
software, viewers are guided through the video editing process.
VIDEO/DVD
Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuoso. video. 18 min. (closed
captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Weston Woods. ISBN 1-55592-520-0. $60.
K-Gr 4–Told in the voice of a cool cat named Scat, this dramatic
story tells how Ella got her sound on the way to a most remarkable and inspiring
career. Narrated by Billy Dee Williams. Book by Andrea Davis Pinkney.
Glory to God Alone: Life of J. S. Bach. video or DVD. Prod. by
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Dist by Gateway Films/Vision Video. ISBN
159-364-6870. price unavail.
Gr 7 Up–An introduction to the composer.
Lovely Baby. DVD. 41 min. Lovely Baby Music. #LBDVD-4401. $19.98.
PreS–Babies from Europe were videotaped as they listened and
responded to the actual music from Lovely Baby CD #4. Includes interview with
composer Raimond Lap.
Move Your Dancing Feet (Kids Will Be Kids Video Series). video.
Prod. by EA Video. Dist. by Educational Activities. ISBN 07925-5312-8. $19.95.
K-Gr 3–In this multicultural video, Pilar, a professional dancer,
leads children while Frank plays a variety of instruments. Learn the Hawaiian
hula, Brazilian samba, Jamaican reggae, Trinidadian calypso, Cuban rumba, and
Puerto Rican salsa.
Movin’ & Groovin’ (Kids Will Be Kids Video Series). video.
25 min. Prod. by EA Video. Dist. by Educational Activities. ISBN 07925-5313-6.
$19.95.
K-Gr 3–This exercise and gross motor movement video gives
children a workout set to the sounds and rhythms of the steel band.
Singin’ & Learnin’ (Kids Will Be Kids Video Series). video.
25 min. Prod. by EA Video. Dist. by Educational Activities. ISBN 07925-5311X.
$19.95.
K-Gr 3–Set in a classroom, songs focus on interactive finger
plays, games, call and response, movement activities and rhythmic clapping
exercises.
AUDIO
African Playground. 1 CD. 40 min. with tchr’s. guide, lyrics, notes.
Putumayo World Music. #PUT 207-2. $15.98.
Gr 2-5–A musical journey to
10 African countries. The 13 songs are sung by artists from these countries.
All Together Now. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 45 min. Music for Little People.
ISBN 1-56628-349-3. cassette: $8.98, CD: $13.98.
Gr 5-9–Popular
Beatles classics sung by ‘tweens, including 'Help,' 'Ticket to Ride,' 'Can’t Buy
Me Love,' etc.
Baby Christmas (Lovely Baby CD Series). CD. 38 min. Lovely Baby
Music. #LBCD-4201. $15.98.
PreS–Features four original compositions
by Raimond Lap, plus six holiday favorites rearranged in the Lovely Baby style.
Blossoms on the Olive Tree. 1 cassette or 1 CD. Music for Little
People. cassette: $9.98, CD $15.98.
Gr 7 Up–A musical peace project
between Palestine and Israel based on a day in the life of five living in the
Middle East.
Bon Appetit! Musical Food Fun. 1 CD. with lyrics. Rounder Kids. ISBN
1-579400-87-6. $17.98.
PreS-Gr 3–Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer
demonstrate that eating and living healthy can be creative and entertaining with
16 songs that celebrate the fun of food.
Bozo (The Clown). 1 cassette or 1 CD. Music for Little People.
cassette: $9.98, CD: $15.98.
PreS-Gr 6–Songs written specifically for
and in celebration of Bozo the Clown and his illustrious career performed by
well-known artists.
Carnivalito: A Little Carnival of Songs. 1 CD. 52 min. with
Spanish/English lyrics. Roger L. Tincknell. $14.
PreS-Gr 6–This mix
of festive, pensive, and playful songs features six songs in Spanish and some
songs from Ticknell’s concerts.
Celebrate! 1 CD. 58:49 min. Cheryl Melody Prods. $15.
Gr
1-4–15 songs by Cheryl Melody that celebrate peace, self-esteem,
individuality, etc.
The Christmas Dream. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 40 min. Dream Flight.
cassette, ISBN 0-9724962-1-1: $9.95; CD, ISBN 0-9724962-0-3: $12.95.
PreS-Gr 2–Consists of two bedtime routines. First, children take part
in 'reindeer flight training.' They point their toes, circle their feet, and
learn to stretch out like a snow angel, all to Patti Teel’s soothing voice and
relaxing music. On the second routine, children’s beds turn into Santa’s sleigh
and the Christmas Eve dream flight begins. Children will visit the moon, fly
over mountains and oceans, deliver presents, listen to children’s prayers from
around the world, etc.
Cicely Mary Barker’s Alphabet Fairies. 1 cassette or 1 CD. Music for
Little People. ISBN 1-56628-340-X. cassette: $9.98, CD: $15.98.
PreS-Gr
6–26 songs written for the poems of Cicely Mary Barker with alphabet themes.
Circle Songs: LessonSongs for Peace Making. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 40
min. with lyrics. LessonSongs Music. cassette: $10, CD: $15.
Gr
2-6–Peace educator Paulette Meier provides a tool to promote cooperative
relationships and conflict resolution among children featuring positive lyrics,
contemporary arrangements, and cheery children’s vocals.
Dreamland; World Lullabies and Soothing Songs (Putumayo Kids World
Playground Series). 1 CD. 40 min. with lyrics, liner notes. Putumayo World
Music. # PUT-212-A. $15.98.
PreS-Gr 5–13 lullabies and soothing songs
from Africa, Europe, North and South America, and Asia.
Duets: Songs of Friendship. 1 cassette or 1 CD. Music for Little
People. cassette: $8.98, CD: $13.98.
PreS-Gr 6–In celebration of
International Friendship Day, duets are performed by Carrie Lyn and Michael
Bennett.
Early Learning Sing-Along. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 36 min. with tchr’s.
guide, lyrics. New Hope Records. cassette, #251C: $10.98; CD, #251D: $14.98.
PreS-Gr 3–13 original sing-alongs by Bobby Susser that foster oral
expression, language and vocabulary development, listening skills, and music
appreciation.
El Elefante. 1 CD. with lyrics. Prod. by Baby Music Boom. Dist. by
Liquid 8 Records & Entertainment. $9.98.
PreS-Gr 4–Created by
jazz legend Ben Sidran and his son Leo, this bilingual, jazz-inspired recording
includes sing-along songs and zany wordplay tunes such as 'Let’s Go to Coozy
Galpa' and 'Popcorn’s Got a Brand New Bag.'
First Grade Rocks: Smart Songs for Super Kids. CD. 40 min. Curriculum
Rocks. 2003. $15 (+$2 s/h).
K-Gr 1–13 songs based on first grade
educational standards and curriculum content, including 'Ready to Read,' 'A
Plant Will Grow,' 'Ocean and Continents,' 'School Is Cool.'
Grandpa’s Truck. 1 CD. 45 min. Deep Rooted Music. #DRD0011. $13 (+
$1.50 s/h).
PreS-Gr 4–Eric Ode’s collection of 13 songs for the farm,
ranging from bluegrass to jazz to rock and roll.
Hear & Gone in 60 Seconds! 1 CD. 35 min. with lyrics. Rounder
Kids. $12.98.
PreS-Gr 3–The best artists in children’s music have
written and recorded a 60 second song each for this recording.
Heart of the World by Sarah Pirtle. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 58 min. with
tchr’s. guide. A Gentle Wind. ISBN 1-58467-016-9. cassette: $9.95, CD: $14.95.
Gr 1-6–Lively rhythms from all over the world add toe-tapping fun to
songs that celebrate wonder and possibility. Themes include science and social
studies. Includes a brief video clip demonstrating movement songs.
Hey, Mr. Spaceman. 1 cassette or 1 CD. Music for Little People.
cassette: $9.98, CD: $15.98.
PreS-Gr 6–Popular songs with a spacey
theme and tween-aged twist!
Hunk-Ta-Bunk-TaFUNsies 1 & 2. 2 CDs. 35 min. ea. with tchr’s.
guide, lyrics. Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Music. ISBN 1-892533-02-2/03-0. $39 set, $16 ea.
PreS–Katherine Dines performs 15 skill building songs and activities
for parents, care givers, and babies 4-18 months.
Indian Elephant Tea. 1 CD. 40 min. with lyrics. Rounder Kids. ISBN
1-579400-86-8. $14.98.
PreS-Gr 3–Skip Ewing’s humorous and heartfelt
take on a variety of beloved standards.
The Inside-Out Blessing Game. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 40 min. Dream
Flight. cassette, ISBN 0-9724962-3-8: $9.95; CD, ISBN 0-9724962-2-X: $12.95.
PreS-Gr 2–Features restful music and enjoyable exercises to help kids
focus on blessings, appreciate their bodies, and look inward to find solutions
to problems.
Instrumentals (Reggae for Kids Series). 1 cassette or 1 CD. RAS
Records. cassette: $9.98, CD: $15.98.
PreS-Gr 6.
It’s a Puzzle. CD. 35 min. with lyrics. Prod. by Trout Records. Dist.
by Big Kids. # TRT16. $15.
K-Gr 5—Trout Fishing in America perform
'Why I Pack My Lunch,' 'Wrong Right,' 'LaLa Land,' etc.
Kids Sing Music (Series). 3 cassettes or 3 CDs. with tchr’s. guide,
lyrics. Kids Sing Music. cassette: $10 ea., CD: $15 ea. Includes: Kids Sing
Success; Kids Sing Imagine; Kids Sing Friends fromt he Heart.
K-Gr
6–Music designed to increase self esteem, reinforce behavior linked to
success, and support problem-solving skills.
Lovely Baby CD #4. CD. 41 min. Lovely Baby Music. #LBCD-4004. $15.98.
PreS–Original compositions by Raimond Lap.
Lullabies from Across Time and Around the World. 1 CD. approx. 40 min.
Scottish Winters Prod. #03-2003-01. $15.
PreS-Gr 1–This original
collection features traditional lullabies from Europe and America, as well as
several original compositions.
Mother Goose’s Never-Ending Tea Party. 1 CD. 1 hrs. with lyrics.
Re-Bop Records. #114. $14.98.
PreS-Gr 3–Features 60 traditional and
orignal songs and rhymes in a rainbow of musical styles.
Mujeres y Mariachi. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 40 min. with lyrics &
translations. Ulloa AProds. cassette: $12.98, CD: $15.98.
Gr 7
Up–Performed by Juanita Ulloa. Rhythmic huapangos, polcas, waltzes and
boleros in Mexican regional style.
Not Naptime. 1 CD. 40 min. with lyrics. Hear Diagonally Records.
$14.99.
PreS-Gr 4–Justin Roberts explores the world with a fresh eye
from the importance of installing a 'Night Light' to the pleasures of a summer
night. Don’t get caught when 'Brontosaurus Got a Sweet Tooth' or when Mom wants
you to take a bath after only 'Three Days' of glorious griminess. Other songs
deal with more serious issues, such as 'Moving' and 'Billy the Bully.'
The Paw Paw Patch (Favorite Folk Songs for Children). 1 CD. 38
min. with lyrics. American Melody. ISBN 1-879305-33-X. $13.50.
PreS-Gr
4–Phil Rosenthal performs classic, favorite folk songs for children.
Seasons and Celebrations (The Learning Series). 1 cassette.
with lyrics, activity book. Kidzup. ISBN 1-8946-7748-X. $12.99.
PreS-Gr
3–16 songs teach about Christmas, Chanukah, St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween,
etc.
Sunflower. CD. 40 min. Spaghetti Cake. $15 (+$2 s/h).
Gr
2-6–Jam rock for kids.
Special Days. 1 CD. 52 min. with lyrics. Kindersongs.com. $15.
PreS-Gr 6–24 original songs for about all the holidays you can
imagine.
Take Me to Your Library. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 43 min. with lyrics.
Monty Harper Prods. ISBN 0-9701081-5-X. cassette: $10, CD: $15.
K-Gr
6–Monty Harper sings songs celebrating reading, books, and libraries with a
sub-theme of travel by space, land, and sea.
That’s What Little Boys Are Made Of. 1 cassette or 1 CD. Music for
Little People. ISBN 1-56628-332-9. cassette: $9.98, CD: $15.98
PreS-Gr
6–Well-known songs by original artists celebrating the 'little boys' in our
lives. Includes 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' (Raffi), '18 Wheels on a Big Rig'
(Trout Fishing in America), and 'The John Deere Tractor Song' (Don Wasler).
That’s What Little Girls Are Made Of. 1 cassette or 1 CD. Music for
Little People. ISBN 1-56628-329-9. cassette: $9.98, CD: $15.98.
PreS-Gr
6–Well-known songs by original artists celebrating the 'little girls' in our
lives. Includes 'Thank Heaven for Little Girls' (Maurice Chevalier), 'Daddy’s
Little Girl' (Victoria Jackson), and 'Isn’t She Lovely' (Livingston Taylor).
Twice As Many Friends/El Doble de Amigos. 1 CD. 42 min. with tchr’s.
guide, lyrics. Rounder Kids. $14.98.
PreS-Gr 3–This bilingual album
by Sold y Cantos includes original songs along with perennial favorites from
Latin America and the U.S.
Two Little Sounds (Fun with Phonics and Numbers). 1 CD. 74 min.
with tchr’s. guide, lyrics. Hap-Pal Music. #HP114. $15.
PreS-Gr
3–Children learn about reading, spelling, and math through music and
movement.
Uncle Robot: Songs for Young Families. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 60 min.
Greene Street Records. cassette: $9.95, CD: $14.95.
PreS-Gr 6–Karl
Willaims delights in the arrival of a baby, encourages baby’s first words,
celebrates the first Christmas, and rejoices in the first steps, and helps an
older child begin to tie shoes and play the harmonica. There also are songs
about bath-time and potty-training, a lullaby, a game.
Up, Down, All Around. CD. approx. 50 min. with lyrics. Wee Bee Music.
$14.
PreS-Gr 2–Songs, fingerplays, and dances by musician and teacher
Sue Schnitzer. Traditional and original music with a children’s chorus singing
along.
VIDEO/DVD
Bluegrass Fiddle Boot Camp. 2 videos or 2 DVDs. 2:30 hrs. Homespun
Tapes. video: ISBN 0-634-05806-1, DVD: ISBN 0-634-05664-6. $49.95.
Gr
8-12–Provides advice on all aspects of basic fiddling, including bowing,
slurs, double stops, slices, bowing patterns, etc.
Classic Bluegrass Banjo Solos. video or DVD. 1 hr. Homespun Tapes.
video: ISBN 0-634-05706-5, DVD: ISBN 0-634-05707-3. $29.95.
Gr
8-12–Tony Trischka teaches 11 classic pieces.
The Guitar Style of Richie Havens. video or DVD. 1:25 hrs. Homespun
Tapes. video: ISBN 0-634-05593-3, DVD: ISBN 0-634-05592-5. $29.95.
Gr
8-12–In a conversation with guitarist Artie Traum, Richie demonstrates his
approach to his instrument, detailing his open tunings, unusual fretting style
and rhythmic strumming techniques. Eight of his best-known songs are taught.
Roger McGuinn’s Basic Folk Guitar. video or DVD. 1:15 hrs. Homespun
Tapes. video: ISBN 0-634-05915-7, DVD: ISBN 0-634-05913-0. $29.95.
Gr
8-12–McGuinn brings his love of folk guitar to novice and intermediate
players, providing a repertoire of a dozen classic songs and the basic
techniques needed to play them.
The Sam Bush Mandolin Method. video or DVD. 2:30 hrs. Homespun Tapes.
video: ISBN 0-634-06130-5, DVD: ISBN 0-634-06129-1. $59.95.
Gr
8-12–Bush performs and slows down traditional fiddle tunes and original
instrumentals, giving detailed instruction on pick technique, rhythm, playing,
speed building, etc.
Techniques for Contemporary 12-String Guitar. video or DVD. 1:30 hrs.
Homespun Tapes. video: ISBN 0-634-06291-3, DVD: ISBN 0-634-06114-3. $29.95.
Gr 8-12–Lesson by one of the pioneers of the contemporary fingerstyle
guitar movement.
AUDIO
A Beginner’s Guide to Chord Progressions. 2 CDs. 2 hrs. Homespun
Tapes. ISBN 0-634-05786-3. $24.95 set.
Gr 8-12–Find chords in the
upper reaches of the fingerboard and learn the basic concepts of music theory
for the guitar.
Bluegrass and Country Fiddle. 6 CDs. 6 hrs. Homespun Tapes. ISBN
0-634-05916-5. $59.95 ser.
Gr 8-12–Beginners will be playing
double-steps, harmonies, riffs and solos right from the first lesson. More than
35 fiddle tunes are taught.
Bluegrass Mandolin. 6 CDs. 6 hrs. Homespun Tapes. ISBN 0-634-05917-3.
$59.95 ser.
Gr 8-12–Sam Bush teaches all the major styles from Bill
Monroe to Newgrass. He starts with the basics, teaches some easy, well-known
tunes, then takes you into improvisation and advanced techniques.
Clawhammer Banjo. 6 CDs. 6 hrs. Homespun Tapes. ISBN 0-634-05787-1.
$59.95 ser.
Gr 8-12–Takes students from basic skills through complex
melodic clawhammer style.
Dawg Tracks. 1 CD. 50 min. Homespun Tapes. ISBN 0-634-05918-1. $19.95.
Gr 8-12–A fusion of country, bluegrass, swing, Latin and other
styles. Rob Wasserman and Mike Marshall provide the rhythm parts on one track
and David Grisman plays lead mandolin on the other to allow you to practice
either part independently. This is not for mandolinists only.
Old Time Mandolin. 1 CD. 58 min. Homespun Tapes. ISBN 0-634-06294-8.
$19.95.
Gr 8-12–Mike Seeger starts off with the basics and then
covers more advanced techniques.
Tex-Mex Accordion Practice Session. 1 CD. 57 min. Homespun Tapes. ISBN
0-634-06117-8. $19.95.
Gr 8-12–Tim Alexander and Max Baca play 11
tunes at both performance tempo and at learning speed (half tempo) so
accordionists can practice along with them.
20 Swing Tunes That Every Parking Lot Picker Should Know. 6 CDs. 6
hrs. Homespun Tapes. ISBN 0-634-06296-4. $69.95 ser.
Gr 8-12–Teaches
essential swing guitar repertoire to bluegrass flatpickers.
VIDEO/DVD
Improvisation for the Theatre. video. 33 min. with tchr’s. guide on web site.
Educational Video Network. ISBN 1-58950-392-9. $69.95.
Gr
7-12–Improvisation doesn’t allow for rehearsals and costumes. It is an
exercise in which actors to go out on a creative limb and test themselves
artistically.
Is It Really Me? video. 30 min. Prod. by Sister Prod. Dist. by
Filmakers Library. $295 (Rental: $55)
Gr 7-12–Shows ten young women
who aspire to learn the craft of dancing in musical theater. The dancers are
taking a master class, and we see some lively dance routines. The young dancers
share their insecurities about their bodies.
Offstage, Onstage: Inside the Stratford Festival. video or DVD. 83
min. (closed captioned). Films for the Humanities & Sciences. # FTH31794.
video: $149.95, DVD: $174.95.
Gr 8-12–Filmed on location, this
program looks at stagecraft at the Stratford Festival, Canada’s preeminent drama
venue. Rehearsal and acting workshop footage spotlight a variety of specialties,
including voice coaching, fight choreography, wardrobe, makeup, props, lighting,
and music.
Troth. video or DVD. 40 min. Direct Cinema. ISBN 1-55974-661-0. $95.
Gr 5 Up–The story of a colorful street performer who recites original
music inspired by his mythical world he calls the 'Festad.' Garbed in a gold
loincloth, chains, and ornate headdress, Thoth hopes to initiate a healing
process for humanity through his 'prayformances.'
VIDEO/DVD
East Side. video or DVD. 30 min. Prod. by Kuang Lee Prod. Dist. by
Terra Entertainment. video: ISBN 1-932321-17-9, DVD: ISBN 1-932321-18-7. $14.95.
Gr 8-12–Set in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, this is the story of
youth culture and skateboarding in Asia. The film documents the lives and
travels of three professional skateboarders: old school legend Kien Lieu,
newschooler Satva Leung, and Canadian Todd Tessier.
How to be a Great Goalkeeper. video. 30 min. Prod. by Diva Digital
Pictures. Dist. by Terra Entertainment. ISBN 1-893792-31-5. $14.95.
Gr
5-8–Teaches the fundamentals of goal keeping.
Introduction to Soccer. video. 30 min. Prod. by Diva Digital Pictures.
Dist. by Terra Entertainment. ISBN 1-893792-29-3. $14.95.
Gr
5-8–Introduces the basics of the sport including how to dribble, pass, and
trap the ball effectively and incorporate elements of good sportsmanship.
Kiss My Wheels. video. 56 min. Fanlight Prod. ISBN 1-57295-367-5.
$249.
Gr 7-12–Follows the Zia Hot Shots, a nationally ranked, co-ed
junior wheelchair basketball team, through a season of training and tournament
competition.
No Distance Far Enough: Vasile Stoica (Broken Wings Series).
video or DVD. 30 min. (closed captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Prod. by Amphion
Prods. Dist by Chip Taylor Communications. single-site—video: $75 (Rental: $50),
DVD: $95; multi-site—video: $105 (Rental: $75), DVD: $125.
Gr 9
Up–Vasile Stoica will attempt to break a Guinness Book world wheelchair
distance record. If he succeeds, it won’t be the first time he’s broken a
record. His story is testament that anybody can realize a dream, no matter how
long or arduous the journey.
Soccer Essentials. video. 30 min. Prod. by Diva Digital Pictures.
Dist. by Terra Entertainment. ISBN 1-893792-30-7. $14.95.
Gr
5-8–Covers shooting, heading, and volleying.
Soccer for Girls (Getting Started). video. 30 min. Prod. by Diva
Digital Pictures. Dist. by Terra Entertainment. ISBN 1-893792-27-7.
Gr
5-8–Mayte and a former All-American Soccer Player and head coach of the
World Youth Soccer Academy teach stretching, dribbling, passing, and shooting.
Soccer for Girls (Intermediate Level). video. 30 min. Prod. by Diva
Digital Pictures. Dist. by Terra Entertainment. ISBN 1-893792-28-5. $14.95.
Gr 5-8–Covers volleying, heading, trapping, tactics, etc.
Stinky Shoe & Coach LaRoo Series. 2 videos or DVDs. 30 min. ea.
A.L.L. for Kids. video: $13.95 ea., DVD: $17.95 ea. Includes: The
Fundamentals of Soccer with Stinky Shoe & Coach LaRoo; The Fundamentals of
Baseball with Stinky Shoe & Coach LaRoo.
K-Gr 6–Stimulating
yet amusing instructional videos teach the skills needed to play the sports.
Children also learn respect, patience, and the importance of good sportsmanship.
AUDIO
Lou Gehrig: The Story of a Great Man. 1 CD. 58 min. Silver Birch
Prods. ISBN 0-9726932-0-3. $16.95.
Gr 7-12–The story of Lou Gehrig’s
life—from childhood through his career with the Yankees, his marriage and his
final battle with ALS.
EDUCATION
VIDEO/DVD
Checks and Balances: The Basics of Banking. video or DVD. 20 min.
(closed captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Meridian Education. ISBN 0-7365-5201-4.
video: $89.95, DVD: $114.95.
Gr 5-10–Covers the fundamentals of
checking and bank accounts such as filling out a check correctly, reconciling a
bank statement, debit cards, etc.
VIDEO/DVD
Rules of the Road. DVD. 2:30 hrs. Jumby Bay Studios. $34.95.
Gr
9-12–Introduces teens to safe, smart, and skillful driving.
VIDEO/DVD
Arts in Education (In the Mix Series). video. 30 min. with
tchr’s. guide. Castle Works. $69.95.
Gr 6 Up–At a time when arts
programs are being cut from school budgets, this program shows how various
schools and communities have found creative solutions to making arts education
available to students. Viewers see what teens have achieved and hear them
describe how arts education has had a positive impact on them.
Escuela (School). video. 53 min. (closed captioned). with tchr’s.
guide. Women Make Movies. #W03773. $250 (Rental: $75).
Gr 8 Up–In her
followup to La Boda, Hannah Weyer follows Lilian Luis over the course of
her freshman year of high school and the obstacles she faces as one of eight
children in a migrant farm worker family.
Student Power: Organizing for School Reform (In the Mix
Series). video. 30 min. with tchr’s. guide. Castle Works. $69.95.
Gr
6-12–Profiles of youth-led organizations engaged in grassroots activism
around issues of school reform. Shows the process, obstacles, training of youth
leaders, and identification of issues involved in successful school reform with
the aim of encouraging teens to take on leadership roles in their schools and
communities.
Zero Tolerance in Schools. video. 21 min. Prod. by ABC News. Dist. by
Carousel. ISBN 1-56058-177-8. $149.95 (Rental: $30).
Gr 6 Up–After
recent incidences of violence, many schools have instituted what is called a
'Zero Tolerance' policy. Parents, students, educators and police are interviewed
as to whether these policies go too far.
VIDEO/DVD
ADHD: Out of Control Kids. video. 48 min. Filmakers Library. $325
(Rental: $75).
Shows the many variants of Attention Hyperactive Deficit
Disorder from boys and girls of preschool age through adulthood.
Bringing Language Alive! (Starting Points Series). video. 45
min. with tchr’s. guide. Educational Prods. ISBN 0-944726-31-3. $295 (Rental:
$60).
Core elements of first and second language acquisition are shown.
Vierers learn that a key to acquiring both first and second languages is
receiving comprehensible input: hearing language used in meaningful contexts.
Teachers demonstrate strategies, including Information Talk and providing a wide
variety of multisensory experiences.
Bullying: What Every Adult Needs to Know. video. 30 min. with resource
booklet. Prod. by Paraclete Video Prod. Dist. by Paraclete Press. ISBN
1-55725-336-6. $79.95.
Educates adults about what bullying is and what they
can do to help young people with the problem.
Conflict Resolution for Educators (Set). 2 videos. range: 36-49 min.
(closed captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Prod. by Schlessinger Media. Dist. by
Library Video Co. ISBN 1-57225-603-6. $79.90 set, $39.95 ea. Includes:
Bullying: Gaining Insight; Students & Self-Destructive Behavior.
These videos promote discussion and awareness among school staff members
dealing with students in conflict and crisis situations.
Down Syndrome in the Inclusive Classroom. 2 videos or DVDs. Films for
the Humanities & Sciences. ISBN 0-7365-6633-3. video: $215.95 set, DVD:
$265.95 set. Includes: Educating Peter; Graduating Peter.
Examines
the challenges and benefits of educational mainstreaming for children with
mental disabilities through the poignant story of Peter Gwasdauskis, a child
with Down syndrome.
R.I.F. Exchange (Series). 13 videos or DVDs. 30 min. ea. (closed
captioned). Prod. by RIF net. Dist. by GPN. # 893.101—893.113. $312 ser., $29.95
ea. Includes: Reading Aloud for a Lifetime; Storytelling: A Pathway to
Literacy; Supporting Second Language Learners; Fathers’ Roles/Men’s Voices;
Poetry, Fun with Words; Reading Beyond the Classroom; Multicultural Books;
Community and Literacy; Literacy and the Arts; Nonfiction: Reading to Learn;
Older Students and Literacy; Sharing and Extending Books; First Steps Toward
Literacy.
Designed to keep educators, parents, and local RIF
coordinators informed on the latest literary topics. Each show offers practical
tips on making reading fun for kids, highlights great books to share, and
profiles successful RIF programs and volunteers across the country.
Successfully Educating Preschoolers with Special Needs. video. 30 min.
Edvantage Media. ISBN 0-9646168-7-4. $49.95.
Describes the services
preschool children are entitled to if they have special needs.
VIDEO/DVD
1, 2, 3, 4 Padres! (1, 2, 3, 4, Parents!). 3 videos. range: 12-17 min.
with tchr’s. guide. Active Parenting. #1880. $149 ser., $59.95 ea.
Gr 11
Up—Parents learn the four stages of child development, non-violent
discipline skills, and how to encourage positive behaviors.
Parenting Tips from the Pros. video or DVD. 22 min. with tchr’s.
guide. Cambridge Educational. ISBN 0-7365-5117-4. video: $89.95, DVD: $114.95.
Gr 9 Up–Child psychologists outline effective strategies to help
manage a child’s temper tantrums and teach kids how to cope with their emotions.
Working with Teens: Pregnant or Parenting. 4 videos. 18 min. ea. Prod.
by Life Media Services. Dist. by Kidsafety of America. # WTPP01. $249.95 ser.,
$69.95 ea. Includes: Vol. 1: For Parents of Teens; Vol. 2: For Teens; Vol. 3:
For Educators/Caregivers; Spanish Version for Teens/Parents.
Gr 9
Up–Provides information about difficulties and challenges facing teen
parents.
VIDEO/DVD
Developing Good Study Skills. video or DVD. approx. 30 min. (closed
captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Human Relations Media. ISBN 1-55548-166-3.
$139.95.
Gr 7-12–Highlights how to prioritize and manage your time,
use the library to your best advantage, study using textbooks, take better
notes, listen effectively, and take essay tests.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
VIDEO/DVD
Sesame English: ESL for Children (Series). 13 videos or DVDs. 27 min.
ea. (closed captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Prod. by Schlessinger Media/Sesame
Workshop. Dist. by Library Video Co. video: ISBN 1-57225-700-8, DVD: ISBN
1-57225-714-8. $389.35 ser., $29.95 ea. Includes: Family & Home 1 &
2; Animals & Pets 1 & 2; Food & Eating 1 & 2; Weather, Seasons
& Time 1 & 2; Friends 1-3; Toys, Games, & Sports 1 & 2.
PreS-Gr 4–Offering bilingual instruction for Spanish-speaking
students, each episode follows a simple storyline which uses humor, physical
action, and music to appeal to children while introducing basic English
expressions, vocabulary, and sentence structures. This series features a new
character, Ting, and includes the Sesame Street Muppets, animation, and
live-action segments.
AUDIO
ESL Adventure Course. 4 CDs. range: 45-60 min. with workbook.
Power-Glide. ISBN 1-58204-087-7. $149.95 ser.
Gr 7-12.
VIDEO/DVD
Challenges of German Pronunciation. video. 31 min. Teacher’s Video Co.
$29.95.
Gr 9-12–This interactive video teaches students the secrets
of sounding like a native speaker. Skits and lots of repetition provide help for
beginning and advanced classes.
The Glories of Spanish Literature (Series). 13 videos or
DVDs. 50 min. ea. Films for the Humanities & Sciences. ISBN 0-7365-5456-4.
video: $1,749.95 ser., DVD: $2,074.95 ser. Includes: Introduction to
Spanish Literature; The Middle Ages: From Anonymity to Authorship; The
Renaissance: From Courtly Tradition to Loco Amor; The Siglo de Oro Begins:
Picaros and Mystics; Apogee of the Golden Age; The Enlightenment: Keeping the
Fire Burning; The 19th Century: Romanticism and Realism; The
Generation of ’98; The Generation of ’27; The Spanish Civil War: Blood and Ink;
Spanish Writers in Exile; Spanish Literature Under Dictatorship: 1940 to 1975;
The Literature of Spain: 1975 to the Present.
Gr 9-12–Each
program blends scholarly interviews and dramatic readings with images of
manuscripts and artwork to profile the Spanish authors, poets, and playwrights.
Great Reasons to Learn German. video. 23 min. Teacher’s Video Co.
$29.95.
Gr 9-12–Entertaining hosts present the many benefits of
learning German, from becoming culturally literate to being able to communicate
in many European countries.
Tu Mama Es Una Llama? (Is Your Mama a Llama?) video. 7 min. (closed
captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Weston Woods. ISBN 1-55592-539-1. $29.95.
PreS-K–Spanish language version of book by Deborah Guarino,
illustrated by Steven Kellogg.
AUDIO
Flashcard Noun Pack. 2 CDs. with 201 flashcards. Power-Glide. ISBN
1-58204-228-4. $29.95.
Gr all levels.
French Junior Adventure Course. 8 CDs. range: 45-60 min. with tchr’s.
guide, 3 activity books. Power-Glide. ISBN 1-58204-207-1. $99.95 ser.
PreS-Gr 6.
German Junior Adventure Course. 8 CDs. range: 45-60 min. with tchr’s.
guide, 3 activity books. Power-Glide. ISBN 1-58204-208-X. $99.95 ser.
PreS-Gr 6.
Latin Junior Adventure Course. 4 CDs. range: 45-60 min. with tchr’s. guide, activity book. Power-Glide. ISBN 1-58204-209-8. $59.95.
PreS-Gr 4.
Spanish Junior Adventure Course. 8 CDs. range: 45-60 min.
with tchr’s. guide, 3 activity books. Power-Glide. ISBN 1-58204-206-3. $99.95
ser.
PreS-Gr 6.
French Ultimate Adventure Course. 9 CDs. range: 45-60 min. with
workbook, academic guide. Power-Glide. ISBN 1-58204-201-2. $149.95 ser.
Gr 7-12.
German Ultimate Adventure Course. 7 CDs. range: 45-60 min. with
workbook, academic guide. Power-Glide. ISBN 1-58204-202-0. $149.95 ser.
Gr 7-12.
Japanese Ultimate Adventure Course. 6 CDs. range: 45-60 min. with
workbook, learner’s guide, testbook. Power-Glide. ISBN 1-58204-204-7. $149.95
ser.
Gr 7-12.
Latin Ultimate Adventure Course. 7 CDs. range: 45-60 min. with
workbook, academic guide. Power-Glide, ISBN 1-58204-203-9. $149.95 ser.
Gr 7-12.
Russian Ultimate Adventure Course. 6 CDs. range: 45-60 min. with
workbook, learner’s guide, testbook. Power-Glide. ISBN 1-58204-205-5. $149.95
ser.
Gr 7-12.
Spanish Ultimate Year 1 Adventure Course. 4 CDs. 76 min. Power-Glide.
ISBN 1-58204-229-2. $10 ea.
Gr 7-12.
Teach Me More Korean (A Musical Journey Through the Day
Series). 1 cassette or 1 CD. 40 min. with book. Teach Me Tapes. cassette,
ISBN 0-934633-45-2: $13.95; CD, ISBN 0-934633-46-0: $15.95.
PreS-Gr
8–Follow Marie and Peter through the seasons of the year. Celebrate Korean
holidays, visit museums, the beach, grandpa’s farm and more. The story comes to
life through popular songs such as 'Tingalayo' and 'Going to the Zoo,' along
with native Korean songs. English translations included.
VIDEO/DVD
We Sign (Series). 2 videos. 35 min. ea. Production Assocs. $14.95 ea.
Includes: We Sign: Play Time; We Sign: Fun Time.
PreS–Combines
music, movement, and sign (based on American Sign Language vocabulary) for an
educational and entertaining interaction between parent/caregiver/teacher and
child. Designed especially for hearing children.
GUIDANCE
VIDEO/DVD
Bad Friendships: Doing More Harm Than Good. video or DVD. approx. 30
min. (closed captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Human Relations Media. ISBN
1-55548-179-5. $99.95.
Gr 6-8–Calls attention to the negative impact
that can result from having a 'bad' circle of friends. An adolescent
psychologist offers advice.
Bullying: From Both Sides (In the Mix Series). video. 30 min.
with tchr’s. guide. Castle Work. $69.95.
Gr 6-12–Explores the causes,
impact, and solutions to bullying from a teen’s point of view.
Conflict Resolution and Peer Mediation. video. 26 min. with tchr’s.
guide on web site. Educational Video Network. ISBN 1-58950-502-6. $99.95.
Gr 7-12–Developing conflict resolution skills can often be helped by
the process of peer mediation.
Conflict Resolution for Students (Series). 8 videos. range: 11-22 min.
(closed captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Prod. by Schlessinger Media. Dist. by
Library Video Co. ISBN 1-57225-594-3. $319.60 ser., $39.95 ea. Includes:
Bullying; Conflict with Authority; Crisis Intervention; Harassment; Peer
Conflcit; Peer Pressure; Sexual Harassment; Student & Adult Conflict.
Gr 5-12–Each episode is comprised of two vignettes that provide
students with the framework to deal with conflict in their lives.
Curriculum in a Box: Managing Emotions (Series). 8 videos. approx. 25
min. ea. with tchr’s. guide. Human Relations Media. ISBN 1-55548-194-9. price
unavail. Includes: Conflicts, Communication and Relationships; Emotional
Self-Control: Do You Have It?; Stressed Out: Stress Management 101; Hurting with
Words: Understanding Emotional Violence and Abuse; Expressing Anger: Healthy
versus Unhealthy; Bullying: You Don’t Have to Take It Anymore; No Excuses:
Sexual Harassment; Violence in Our Schools: Over the Edge.
Gr
7-12–Helps teens learn real-world social skills for coping with common
personal situations.
Ethics and Values (In the Mix Series). video. 30 min. with
tchr’s. guide. Castle Work. $69.95 ea.
Gr 6-12–Features teens from
different areas of the country who speak openly about their attitudes concerning
ethics and values. The focus is on school, sports, and relationships.
Gum in My Hair. video or DVD. 20 min. with tchr’s. guide. Prod. by
Twisted Scholar. Intermedia. # GU01. $189.
Gr 4-9–Looks at what
bullying is and its effects on people.
Integrity Matters—Perserverance. video. 28 min. Television Production
Group. # IM05. $59.95.
Gr 1-6–The dreaded Neutralizer is loose and
creating obstacles for children in pursuit of Perseverance. Now it’s up to the
Integrity Matters Agency’s top agents to locate the Neutralizer and put a stop
to his plans. This spy-spoof helps kids learn to recognize and overcome
obstacles.
It’s Never Too Late: Stopping Teen Suicide. video or DVD. approx. 30
min. (closed captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Human Relations Media. ISBN
1-55548-168-X. $139.95.
Gr 7-12–Presented by teens for teens, the
video examines the causes of depression, suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts
and information on how to get help.
LifeSteps (Series). 12 videos. 30 min. ea. (closed captioned). with
tchr’s. guide. Bureau for At-Risk Youth. ISBN 1-56688-691-0. $799 ser., $74.95
ea. Includes: The ABCs of Emotional Intelligence; Getting Along with Others;
Knowing Who You Are; Building Character; Taking Charge; Respect; Bouncing Back;
Responsibility; Empathy, Caring and Compassion; Developing Healthy
Relationships; Creative Problem Solving; Doing Your Best.
Gr
6-12–Hosted by Michael Pritchard, the series helps students develop the
social and emotional skills they need to become responsible , knowledgeable,
caring and successful in life.
Living with… (In the Mix Series). video. 30 min. with tchr’s.
guide. Castle Work. ISBN 1-931843-51-1. $69.95.
Gr 6-12–Addresses
critical issues and problems concerning school, friends, and family that
challenge young people who are coping with serious and/or chronic conditions.
Teens speak from their actual experiences.
Looking’ Out 4 U: Three Stories About Abusive Relationships. video. 28
min. (closed captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Bureau for At-Risk Youth. ISBN
1-56688-693-7. $95.
Gr 7-12–Caught in abusive relationships, three
young women experience accusations, putdowns, domination, and disrespect, even
though their boyfriends claim they are acting out of caring and concern. Once
they understand that fear, guilt, and pressure have no part in a healthy
relationship, two of the girls finally end their involvements and urge their
friend to do the same.
Ludmila’s Way. video. 15:30 min. with tchr’s. guide, blackline
masters, hardcover book, worksheets. Marsh Media. ISBN 1-55942-193-2, video:
$69.95; w/supplemental material: $89.95.
K-Gr 4–When a homeless dog
is rescued from the cold, he joins a community of animal characters who inhabit
Ludmila’s barn. Ludmila knows the best way to maintain the harmony in these
tight quarters—share and share alike.
No Name-Calling: Creating Safe Environment. video. approx. 30 min.
(closed captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Human Relations Media. ISBN
1-55548-170-1. $99.95.
Gr 4-8–Dramatic scenes and interviews with
real kids demonstrate the damage that can be done when kids are targeted by
hurtful words. Offers constructive ways for creating a positive school
environment.
Popcorn Park ™ (Series). 6 videos. range: 22-28 min. (closed
captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Prod. by Elkind+Sweet Communciations. and
Character Counts! Dist. by Live Wire Media. $359.50 ser., $69.95 ea. Includes:
Trustworthiness; Respect; Responsibility; Fairness; Caring; Citizenship.
K-Gr 5–Kids explore six essential character virtues with the
Popcorn Park Puppets. In each video, the puppets become entangled in problems
that require them to distinguish between right and wrong.
Self Esteem: Developing Strengths (In the Mix Series). video.
30 min. with tchr’s. guide. Castle Works. ISBN 1-931843-50-3. $69.95.
Gr
6-12–Follow teens as they participate in challenging activities and
workshops given by psychologists and celebrity role models, including athletes
Tiffeny Millbrett and Lisa Leslie. Along with an adolescent development expert,
they answer questions and give advice on setting goals, coping with mistakes,
negative thinking, bullying, choosing friends, pressure to fit in, etc.
Stop Bullying: Standing Up for Yourself and Others. video. 20 min.
with tchr’s. guide. Prod. by Paraclete Video Prods. Dist. by Paraclete Press.
ISBN 1-55725-335-8. $79.95.
Gr 6-12–Through presentations by Mark
Brown, Youth Motivational Specialist, and students’ real-life experiences,
viewers are given concrete steps they can take to respond to bullying.
Straight Talk About Anger (Straight Talk Series). video.
approx. 15 min. with tchr’s. guide. Prod. by Murdock Communications. Dist. by
Marsh Media. ISBN 1-55942-196-7. $69.95.
Gr 6-8–Explains how anger
develops and is manifested, and pragmatic ways to implement anger management
skills.
Straight Talk About Self-Confidence (Straight Talk Series).
video. approx. 15 min. with tchr’s. guide. Prod. by Murdock Communications.
Dist. by Marsh Media. ISBN 1-55942-197-5. $69.95.
Gr 6-8–Promotes
decision-making and goal-setting skills to help students develop, define, and
hold on to a positive sense of self.
Teenage Anxiety, Depression, and Suicide. 2 videos. approx. 22 min.
ea. with tchr’s. guide on web site. Educational Video Network. ISBN
1-58950-261-2. $159.95.
Gr 7-12–Provides helpful insight for those in
need of assistance.
Voices from the High School. video or DVD. 72 min. Jowagi Prods.
video: $19.95, DVD: $19.95.
Gr 7 Up–The film versoin of the play by
Peter Dee which takes a candid look at teenage life and everyday struggles of
high school students, capturing a frank view of the frailty of our youth—from
the innocence of a first kiss and petty gossip to the controversial issues of
sexual exploration and the reality of teen suicide and abuse.
When Someon Dies: Bereavement and Loss. video or DVD. approx. 30 min.
(closed captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Prod. by Hourglass Prods. Dist. by Human
Relations Media. ISBN 1-55548-177-9. $139.95.
Gr 7-12–Explains that
death and grief are natural and inevitable parts of life. Adolescent
psychologists discuss the stages of healthy grieving and healing, and how to
cope with a painful loss.
GAMES
Anger Bingo for Teens. with tchr’s. guide. Prod. by Wellness
Reproductions and Publ. Dist. by Bureau for At-Risk Youth. ISBN 1-893277-19-4.
$39.95.
Gr 7-12–Explores the triggers, symptoms, causes, control and
prevention of anger.
Self-Esteem Bingo for Teens. with tchr’s. guide. Prod. by Wellness
Reproduction and Publ. Dist. by Bureau for At-Risk Youth. ISBN 1-893277-20-8.
$39.95.
Gr 7-12–Covers the benefits of self-esteem, self-esteem
busters and boosters, acknowledging strengths, and taking responsibility.
HEALTH & SAFETY
VIDEO/DVD
The ABCs of Substance Abuse. DVD. approx. 30 min. (closed captioned).
with tchr’s. guide. Human Relations Media. ISBN 1-55548-160-4. $139.95.
Gr 7-12–Offers information on more than a dozen legal and illegal
drugs. Personal stories by teen abusers highlight the risk of taking these drugs
and bring home the no-use message.
Beyond Cold Turkey: Tobacco Quitting Method. video or DVD. approx. 30
min. (closed captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Human Relations Media. ISBN
1-55548-163-9. $139.95.
Gr 7-12–Evaluates and explains the major FDA
approved methods available to those who want to stop smoking or chewing tobacco.
The pluses and minuses of each method are reviewed as well as proper usage and
side effects.
Club Drugs—Dancing with Danger. video or DVD. 20 min. with tchr’s.
guide. Brain Trust Films. # BT02. $195.
Gr 6-12–This MTV-style video
gives viewers the real-life reasons they can use to say 'no' to using Club
Drugs.
A Complete Story (Series). 3 videos. 20 min. ea. with tchr’s. guide.
Just. $149 ser. Includes: Loss; Risk; Coping.
Gr 6 Up–What is
the truth about smoking? Why do people continue to smoke? What role does
addiction play?
Confronting Drunk Driving. video or DVD. approx. 30 min. (closed
captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Human Relations Media. ISBN 1-55548-165-5.
$139.95.
Gr 7-12–The video centers on Mike Poveromo, who killed his
two best friends in a drunk driving car crash when he was a teenager. Now as a
young adult, Mike tours the nation’s high schools warning students not to do
what he did. In addition to interview segments that recount Mike’s story, we
also hear from law enforcement officers and doctors who explain the risks
involved in drinking and driving.
Don’t Drain Your Brain: How Alcohol Damages the Brain. video or DVD.
approx. 30 min. (closed captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Human Relations Media.
ISBN 1-55548-162-0. $94.95.
Gr 3-6–Includes state-of-the-art images
of real brains, plus 3D animation that helps viewers understand how the brain
works, and how its structures can be impacted by drinking alcohol.
Drug Education for Teens (Series). 12 videos or DVDs. 23 min. with
tchr’s. guide. Prod.by Schlessinger Media. Dist. by Library Video Co. video:
ISBN 1-57225-765-2, DVD: ISBN 1-57225-778-4. $479.40 ser., $39.95 ea. Includes:
Alcohol & Alcoholism; Alcohol: Teenage Drinking; Methamphetamine &
Other Stimulants; Tranquilizers & Other Depressants; Cocaine & Crack;
Heroin & Other Opiates; Marijuana; Club Drugs; Hallucinogens; Steroids;
Inhalants; Teenage Depression & Suicide.
Gr 7 Up–Teens learn
from experts how specific drugs affect their bodies and are given information
about the history of each drug. Personal testimony from abusers helps students
consider the serious consequences as a result of consistent use or
experimentation.
Drug Wars: Drugs of the Rave Culture (Drug Wars Series). video.
23 min. with tchr’s. guide, blackline masters. Crime Prevention Resources. ISBN
0-9710719-7-7. $55.50.
Gr 6-12–A national expert on club drugs
answers questions and addresses popular misconceptions about Ecstasy, GHB,
ketamine, and other substances associated with raves. Includes footage from
actual raves, and of users under the influence.
Drug Wars: The New Marijuana. video. 23 min. with tchr’s. guide,
blackline masters, student handouts. Crime Prevention Resources. ISBN
0-9710719-8-5. $55.50.
Gr 6-12–Eric Martin discusses the
characteristics and effects of the marijuana being cultivated and marketed in
America today. The highly potent varieties have been linked to brain damage and
complications involving the heart, lungs, and immune system.
Ecstasy: Just How Dangerous Is It? video or DVD. approx. 30 min.
(closed captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Human Relations Media. ISBN
1-55548-180-9. $99.95.
Gr 6-8–Introduces the dangers of Ecstasy.
Ecstasy—The E-Street Blues. video or DVD. 20 min. with tchr’s. guide.
Brain Trust Films. # BT01. $195.
Gr 6-12–This hard-hitting,
fast-paced documentary takes you to the streets outside a 'rave' to talk with
current and former Ecstasy users.
Methamphetamines: The Hard Facts. video. approx. 0 min. (closed
captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Human Relations Media. ISBN 1-55548-178-7.
$139.95.
Gr 7-12–Explains what methamphetamines are, how they are
illegally concocted in underground 'labs,' and how addictive and deadly they are
to users.
A Natural High II. video. 20 min. with tchr’s. guide on web site.
Prod. by On Fire Prods. Dist. by Sundt Memorial Foundation. $19.95.
Gr
6-12–The second of a series featuring extreme sports athletes relating their
decision to avoid drug use. They encourage kids to choose healthy lifestyles by
introducing them to healthy choices and drug free living.
Steroid Abuse: Win Now, Lose Later. video. 28 min. with tchr’s. guide
on web site. Educational Video Network. ISBN 1-58950-432-1. $129.95.
Gr
7-12–Defines and describes steroids and their health risks, and explores the
reasons why people abuse drugs.
Targeted! How Tobacco & Alcohol Companies Try to Get You Hooked.
video. approx. 30 min. (closed captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Human Relations
Media. ISBN 1-55548-174-4. $139.95.
Gr 7-12–Shows how teens are being
manipulated by ads and media images.
Underage Drinking: Know the Facts, Know the Risks. video or DVD.
approx. 30 min. (closed captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Human Relations Media.
ISBN 1-55548-175-2. $139.95.
Gr 7-12–Spells out the dangers and the
risks of underage drinking while providing new information on alcohol-induced
brain damage, binge drinking, and throwing illegal, unsupervised parties.
What Is Alcoholism? video. with tchr’s. guide. Human Relations Media.
ISBN 1-55548-176-0. 139.95.
Gr 7-12–Looks at the struggles of a teen
alcoholic in recovery, and provides viewers with a sense of how the problem of
alcoholism pervades a family. The clinical symptoms of the disease are reviewed,
and data is offered on recovery methods.
MULTIMEDIA KITS
Substance Abuse Prevention S.M.A.R.T. Box. 7 videos or DVDs, 2
CD-ROMs, with tchr’s. guide. Films for the Humanities & Sciences. video:
$549.95, DVD: $724.95. Includes: Addiction: Young Adults Winning the
Battle–Alcohol; Addiction: Young Adults Winning the Battle–Tobacco; Drugs: Uses
and Abuses–Stimulants; Drugs: Uses and Abuses–Inhalants; Drugs: Uses and
Abuses–THC; Drugs: Uses and Abuses–Steroids; Smokeless Tobacco: A Wad of
Trouble.
Gr 6-12–Designed to support substance awareness and
addiction prevention programs.
GAMES
Alcohol Prevention Bingo. with tchr’s. guide. Bureau for At-Risk
Youth. ISBN 1-56688-695-3. $39.95.
Gr 7-12–Sixteen large laminated
bingo address five topics: why kids drink, alcohol myths and facts, the effects
of drinking, drinking and driving, and how to say no. Five sets of calling cards
provide additional facts and ideas that can serve as a springboard to class
discussion.
Smoking Prevention Bingo. with tchr’s. guide. Bureau for At-Risk
Youth. ISBN 1-56688-694-5. $39.95.
Gr 7-12–Sixteen large laminated
bingo cards address five topics: why kids smoke, the effects fo smoking, the
facts about tobacco, ways to say no, and smoking prevention activities. Five
sets of calling cards provide additional facts and ideas that can serve as a
springboard to class discussion.
VIDEO/DVD
CPR For Infants and Children. 2 videos. 12 min. ea. Prod. by Life
Media Services. Dist. by Kidsafety of America. # CPRV99. $139.90 set.
Gr
all levels–Demonstrates the most up-to-date CPR techniques.
First Aid. video. 15 min. with tchr’s. guide. Prod. by ClassroomVideo.
Dist. by Classroom Media. $69.
Gr 7-12–Shows how to manage injuries
that may be encountered in sports, with emphasis on CPR and EAR (Expired Air
Resuscitation).
VIDEO/DVD
AIDS Update: The Latest Facts about HIV and AIDS. video or DVD.
approx. 30 min. (closed captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Human Relations Media.
ISBN 1-55548-161-2. $139.95.
Gr 7-12–Explains the new test the U.S.
government approved to diagnose HIV in minutes, and what it means if the test
comes back positive. Explains how to lower the risks of infection, and answers
other frequently asked questions.
Body Talk II. video. 20 min. with tchr’s. guide. Prod. by the Body
Positive. Dist. by Durrin Prods. # BT II. $120.
Gr 3-6–Focuses on age
specific body-esteeM issues, including puberty, dieting, teasing, and trying to
fit in.
Disease Prevention: Dirty Secrets Exposed. video. approx. 20 min.
Teacher’s Video Co. $29.95.
Gr 6-9–Explains what to do to prevent
health problems from coughs and colds to heart attacks. Find out how bacteria
and viruses affect the immune system.
Disease Prevention: Growing Up Healthy. video. approx. 20 min.
Teacher’s Video Co. $19.95.
K-Gr 2–Two kids and a host teach viewers
how to stay healthy in four easy steps: eat foods that are good for their
bodies, exercise, sleep, and wash hands.
Disease Prevention: How Your Body Fights Back. video. approx. 20 min.
Teacher’s Video Co. $29.95.
Gr 3-6–Learn how germs spread and how the
immune system fights them off. Written to national health standards.
Healthy Habits for Life: Body Hygiene. video. 16 min. Teacher’s Video
Co. $29.95.
Gr 3-6–Models proper personal hygiene and the influence
of healthy habits. Written to national health standards.
Healthy Habits for Life: Teen Hygiene. video. approx. 20 min.
Teacher’s Video Co. $29.95.
Gr 6-12–Two friends get a 'hygiene
makeover' and learn the advantage of maintaining proper hygiene at school and at
home.
Healthy Habits for Life: The ABCs of Hygiene. video. approx. 12 min.
Teacher’s Video Co. $19.95.
K-Gr 2–Demonstrates proper body hygiene
step-by-step. Written to national health standards.
Inside Out: Stories of Bulimia. video. 56 min. Fanlight Prods. ISBN
1-57295-366-7. $199.
Gr 9 Up–Learn about the lives of women and men
who are struggling to cope with bulimia and its consequences.
Strokes. video. 21 min. Prod. by ABC News. Dist. by Carousel. ISBN
1-56058-181-6. $169.95 (Rental: $35).
Gr 9 Up–This documentary helps
viewers understand, prevent, and survive a stroke.
Understanding Anorexia Nervosa. video. approx. 30 min. (closed
captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Human Relations Media. ISBN 1-55548-181-7.
$99.95.
Gr 6-8–Hosted by two teen narrators, the video explains the
warning signs, symptoms, and health risks of anorexia nervosa. Viewers hear from
several teens who have overcome their eating disorders.
VIDEO/DVD
Breakfast: Most Important Meal of the Day. video or DVD. with tchr’s.
guide. Meridian Education. ISBN 0-7365-5198-0. video: $69.95, DVD: $94.95.
Gr 5-10–Explores the mental and physical benefits of a nutritious
breakfast.
VIDEO/DVD
Chair Dancing Through the Decades. video. 40 min. (closed captioned).
Chair Dancing International. ISBN 0-9630939-4-0. $19.95.
Gr 6 Up–Ten
new routines to originally scored music. While seated, enjoy Big Band swing,
rock and roll, the twist, Motown, disco, and move.
Chair Yoga. video. 35 min. (closed captioned). Chair Dancing
International. ISBN 0-9630939-8-3. $19.95.
Gr 6 Up–The exercises will
leave you feeling calm and refreshed.
More…Sit Down & Tone Up. video. 21 min. (closed captioned). Chair
Dancing International. ISBN 0-9630939-6-7. $14.95.
Gr 7 Up–A balanced
exercise routine for all fitness levels.
Transform You Life! Yoga with Baron Baptiste. video. 1 hr. WGBH
Boston. ISBN 1-57807-890-3. $19.95.
Gr 7 Up–Forty people with no
previous yoga experience take a week and travel to Maui where they put
themselves in the hands of yoga master Baron Baptiste. Follow the group as they
are led through intense yoga sessions, meditation, and a clensing diet. Includes
20 minute yoga session that you can do at home.
Yoga for the Rest of Us with Peggy Cappy. video. 1:10 hrs. WGBH
Boston. ISBN 1-57807-891-1. $19.95.
Gr 7 Up–From warmups to stretches
to sun salutations.
AUDIO
Chair Dancing Through the Decades. 1 cassette. 40 min. Chair Dancing
International. ISBN 0-9630939-5-9. $9.95.
Gr 7 Up–Ten new routines
including Big Band swing, Rock and roll, the twist, Motown, and more.
Chair Yoga. 1 cassette. 35 min. Chair Dancing International. ISBN
0-96309-39-9-1. $9.95.
Gr 7 Up–Practice yoga while seated.
More…Sit Down & Tone Up. 1 cassette. 21 min. Chair Dancing
International. ISBN 0-9630939-7-5. $9.95.
Gr 7 Up–A full body workout
while sitting down.
Yoga Stretch for Fitness. CD. 60 min. Listen & Live Audio. ISBN
1-59316-006-2. $14.95.
Gr 9 Up–Yoga expert Beth Shaw guides listeners
through basic stretching, toning, and strengthening movements.
VIDEO/DVD
Behind the Screens. video or DVD. 17 min. Prod. by You Have the Power.
Dist. by Intermedia. $189.
Gr 7 Up–Victims and experts issue a
warning and offer advice on how to stay safe online.
Home Alone Video. video. 15 min. Prod. by Life Media Services. Dist.
by Kidsafety of America. $49.95.
Gr 1-8–How to be safe when home
alone, written by a 12-year-old.
Safe Kids 101 Preparing Kids to Stay Safe at Home and in the Community
(Smart Kids 101 Series). video. 90 min. with tchr’s. guide. Production
101. ISBN 0-9729706-3-0. $29.95.
Gr 3-12–Covers home alone issues,
fire, Internet and gun safety, first aid and emergencies, bicycle and car
safety, abduction, stranger danger, and aggressive dog attacks.
Stop Drop and Roll. video. 10 min. Spoken Arts. ISBN 0-8045-9682-4.
$49.95.
K-Gr 3–By Margery Cuyler. Jessica has always been a worrier,
and learning about fire safety is making her more nervous than ever.
VIDEO/DVD
Angel of Mine: A Story About Teen Pregnancy and Parenthood. video. 25
min. (closed captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Bureau for At-Risk Youth. ISBN
1-56688-692-9. $95.
Gr 7-12–Erica and Jay are two teens whose plans
for the future change abruptly when they face an unplanned pregnancy.
Being Gay: Coming Out in the 21st Century. video or DVD. 25
min. (closed captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Cambridge Educational. ISBN
0-7365-5792-X. video: $89.95, DVD: $114.95.
Gr 6-12–The stories of
people who have recently taken the step of coming out. Interviewees and experts
discuss the benefits of this important transition by examining the six stages of
coming to terms with one’s sexual identity. They also look at the dangers of
running away from sexual self-acceptance.
Birth Control: Myths & Methods (4th ed.). video. 25
min. (closed captioned). with tchr’s. guide, blackline masters. SVE &
Churchill Media. # 71500-HAVTX (English), 71500-HAVTX-SPX (Spanish). $94.95.
Gr 7 Up–Produced in conjunction with the California Office of Family
Planning. Through vignettes and medical guidance, the program reviews both
female and male reproductive systems and then provides information about birth
control options.
