Periodicals Information Directory
-- School Library Journal, 5/1/2004
Arts & Crafts
SchoolArts magazine. 1901. 9/yr. $23.95; foreign $32.95. Davis Publications, Inc. 50 Portland St., Worcester, MA 01608. 800-533-2847. Illus. Adv. Circ: 20,764 (ABC Audited 12/02). Back issues available. ISSN 0036-6463.
SchoolArts magazine is the leading art education magazine, offering K-12 teachers and students a wealth of classroom-tested resources and ready-to-use lesson ideas in all nine issues. Each theme-oriented issue presents an inside look at art education and lets you look inside classrooms from around the country. Proven lessons and ready-to-use resources make SchoolArts an essential tool for creating meaningful art experiences with students.
Audio Review
AudioFile. 1992. 6x/yr. Professional/$60. Listener/$36. Ed: Robin F. Whitten. 37 Silver St. POB 109, Portland, ME 04112-0109. Illus. Adv. Vol. Ends: May. Annual index. Sample. www.audiofilemagazine.com 800-506-1212 Aud:SA/GA
Librarians say, "AudioFile is THE resource for what's available on audio." For 12 years, AudioFile has been reviewing audiobooks, interviewing narrators & authors, and reporting on the audiobook industry. Librarians rely on AudioFile PLUS's print and Web content for collection development and patron services. Print/digital magazine, Archived Reviews, Access membership to exclusive content, Audiobook Reference Guide, and Library Listeners program with free issues for patrons.
Biology
The American Biology Teacher. 1938. 9 issues a year, August - May, November/December combined. $135.00. National Association of Biology Teachers, 12030 Sunrise Valley Dr. #110. Reston, VA 20191. 1-800-406-0775; fax 1-703-264-7778; e-mail office@nabt.org; www.nabt.org. Samples and back issues available. ISSN 0002 7685
The American Biology Teacher is "the most widely read biology education journal in the country." A peer-reviewed, international journal geared toward biology and life science educators at the elementary level through college, The American Biology Teacher covers current research in biology and science education, curriculum developments, teaching techniques, and innovative classroom laboratory activities. Popular features include Biology Today essays as well as book and classroom technology reviews.
Books and Book Reviews
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 1945. ISSN 0008-9036. Monthly. (Sept.-July; 11/yr.). $75 ($50 ind.). Distributed by the University of Illinois Press, 1325 S. Oak St., Champaign, IL 61820. 866-244-0626. Journals@uillinois.edu. Index monthly. Adv. Vol. ends July. Microfilm: Bell & Howell. http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/puboff/bccb. Aud: SA, GA, EJH
Thousands of new books for youth are published each year, but you are able to purchase only a fraction of them. How do you choose? Turn to the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books for help in making informed decisions. Each issue is devoted entirely to the review of current books for children and youth and provides concise summaries and critical evaluations. Subscribers also receive access to the Bulletin Online, a searchable, web-based database of current and past reviews. (Bulletin cover ill. Reprinted by permission Penguin Young Readers Group, a member of Penguin Group (USA), Inc. a Pearson Company.)
CRITICAS: An English Speaker's Guide to the Latest Spanish Language Titles. 2001. 6/yr. $39.95 U.S., $49.95 Canada/Mexico, $59.95 elsewhere. Ed. Adriana Lopez, Reed Business Information, 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010. Subscribe 800-595-1066. For a sample copy E-mail: CriticasSample@reedbusiness.com.
To help bookstores, libraries, and publishers better understand one of the largest Spanish-language market, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and School Library Journal have joined forces to publish CRÍTICAS. CRÍTICAS is an English-language magazine that presents reviews of both adult and children's books, interviews with authors, profiles of Spanish-Language imprints and programs, music CDs, audio and video tapes. It now also has a bestseller list.
The Horn Book Magazine. 1924. 6/yr. $34.95 for new subscribers. (Renewals: $48 for individuals; $58 for institutions.) The Horn Book, Inc., 56 Roland St., Suite 200, Boston, MA 02129. 617-628-0225; 800-325-1170. Info@hbook.com www.hbook.com. ISSN: 0018-5078.
First published in 1924 and indispensable ever since, The Horn Book Magazine features timely reviews of children's and young adult books, provocative articles, lively columns, frank editorials, and up-to-date announcements of all the important events in the field.
Kliatt. 1967. 6/yr. $39 (Canada $41). Eds: Claire Rosser, Paula Rohrlick, Jean Palmer. 33 Bay State Road, Wellesley, MA 02481. 781-237-7577. www.hometown.aol.com/Kliatt. KLIATT@aol.com. Index. Adv. Circ: 2,300. Sample. Vol. ends: Nov. Microform: UMI. Indexes: Media Review Digest, Book Review Index. Books reviewed/yr.: 1,600. 200-word reviews. Signed. Aud: EJH, HS, GA
"Any librarian serving YAs or desiring to enhance the adult audio or general book collection will thrive" on KLIATT's "perceptive, cogent assessments in lucid prose," says Library Journal. KLIATT reviews over 1,200 paperbacks (and hardcover YA fiction), 300 audiobooks, and dozens of educational CD-ROMs annually. Each bimonthly issue includes a feature article.
Publishers Weekly. 1872. 51/yr. US $225; Canada/Mexico $277; All other $367. Reed Business Information, 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010. 800-278-2991. www.publishersweekly.com.
Publishers Weekly, the 132-year-old international news magazine of the $23 billion book industry, reaches every major publisher worldwide. PW is the leading publication serving all segments involved in the creation, production, marketing and sale of the written word in book, audio, video and electronic formats. PW is the prime source of comprehensive news and provides unique industry data, including bestsellers by multiple categories, book industry statistics, news, and more than 7,500 critical book and spoken-word audio reviews annually.
Children
Crinkles. 1998. 6 issues a year. $26. LMS Associates, LLC; 17 East Henrietta Street; Baltimore, MD 21230. 410-685-8621; FAX: 410-685-0870. Website: http://www.crinkles.com. ISSN 1522-5631. Samples and back issues available. Order directly or through subscription agencies.
Crinkles stimulates children's curiosity about people, places, things, and events (real and imaginary). It develops critical thinking skills and independent research and study habits for ages 7-12. Find hands-on activities like paper-action figures, flip books, bookmarks, puppets, word puzzles, fold-up models, games, mazes, and more. Recommends books, audio and videotapes, magazine articles, and websites about all topics covered. Learning makes crinkles in your brain!
Skipping Stones: A Multicultural Magazine. 1988. Bimonthly during school year (5 issues/yr). Institutional subscriptions: $35 (2-copy: $50; 5-copy: $100) Sample: $5. Low-income discount: 50%. A set of 70 back issues: $175. Ed: Arun Narayan Toké. Skipping Stones, Inc., P.O. Box 3939, Eugene, OR 97403-0939 USA. E-mail: Info@SkippingStones.org; Tel. (541) 342-4956. www.SkippingStones.org. Illustrations. Vol. ends: Nov./Dec. Aud: 8-15, and their teachers/parents (EIJ, HS, GA)
This award-winning nonprofit magazine features global, multicultural and nature themes. Celebrates diversity by publishing original art, writing and photos by youth and adults. Some bilingual pieces. Contains international news, book reviews and a teacher's guide. No advertisements. Recent themes include China and India, African, Native, and Latin American cultures, disability, intercultural adoption, women, nature, exchange students, world religions and spirituality. Annual Book Awards and Youth Honor Awards programs. Now celebrating 16th Year! A must for your juvenile collection! Winner of NAME, EDPRESS, EEA, Writer and Parents’ Guide Awards.
Stone Soup. 1973. 6 issues/yr. $33. Ed: Gerry Mandel. Children's Art Foundation. P.O. Box 83, Santa Cruz, CA 95063. Illus. Circ: 20,000. Vol. ends: July/Aug. 800-447-4569. www.stonesoup.com. Aud. 8 - 13, EJH
Stone Soup, now in its 31st year, belongs in every school library. Students love reading the extraordinary stories, poems, and book reviews by their peers that fill each issue. Beautiful color illustrations by young artists accompany every story. Budding writers and artists are encouraged to create and submit their own work for publication. "An outstanding magazine...stimulates children's creative writing and art," says Learning.
Education
The Education Digest. Published monthly September through May. Managing Editor: Kenneth Schroeder. 1-year subscription $48.00, Canada and Foreign add $10.00. PO Box 8623, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8623. www.eddigest.com. ISSN # is 0013-127X
The Education Digest troubleshoots today's toughest, most talked about education problems. Each month, we screen hundreds of new education journals, reports, and original works. Then, we choose their best (from 70 years' experience), condensing them as a quick overview of broad-ranging answers, stressing insights over educationese. Save money by not needing expensive subscriptions. Try our clear, concise versions. Ideal for teachers, students, or reference-seekers.
Education Week. 1981. Wkly. 44 issues $79.94; foreign $208.84. Editorial Projects in Education, Inc., Suite 100, 6935 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814. 301-280-3100. Illus. Adv. Circ: 51,000. ISSN 0277-4232. Back issues available on Microfilm from University Microfilms.
Education Week. American education's newspaper of record provides timely, objective, and comprehensive reports on the trends and developments shaping education. In addition to the weekly reporting of education news, special issues like Technology Counts, the annual state-by-state report on the condition of technology in education, make a subscription to Education Week a valuable resource in your library's collection.
The Mailbox® BOOKBAG® Literacy Ideas for Teachers®. 1997. 6 issues per year (bimonthly). $39.95. The Education Center, Inc., 3515 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27403. Telephone orders call 800-627-8579. Website: www.themailboxbookbag.com.
The Mailbox® BOOKBAG® Literacy Ideas for Teachers®. Cultivate reading and writing skills in your students with fresh, creative, and fun ideas. Reach every student in your classroom. The Mailbox BOOKBAG is the source for literacy ideas that work in today’s classrooms. For grades 2-5.
Teacher Magazine. 1991. 1 year. 6 issues $17.94; foreign $28.34. Editorial Projects in Education, Inc., Suite 100, 6935 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814. 301-280-3100. Illus. Adv. Circ: 119,000. ISSN 1046-6193.
Teacher Magazine is the only magazine for teachers to focus exclusively on issues in education. Readers look forward to coverage of major events and trends affecting schools; reports on development in the disciplines, research and classroom technology; and the opportunity to exchange ideas, opinions and debate education issues in the Comment section. Teachers and parents will find Teacher Magazine a useful addition to your library.
Technology & Learning. Published by CMP Media LLC. Circulation: 80,000. 11 issues per year. Subscription Price $29.95 for 11 issues. Send orders to Technology & Learning, PO Box 5052, Vandalia, OH 45377, or call 800-607-4410. www.techlearning.com. ISSN 1053-6728.
Technology & Learning is the leading publication in the market of education technology. It provides readers with comprehensive, relevant and authoritative information on technology trends, applications, products, news, legislation and funding sources for technology programs. Technology & Learning is the most valuable resource for K-12 educators who purchase and implement technology products and services in their districts and schools.
Environment
E: The Environmental Magazine. 1990. $20/yr. (issues), $36/2 yrs., $50/3yrs. P.O. Box 2047, Marion, OH 43305-2047. 64-72 pp. Per issue, full-color on recycled paper. Indexed: Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature, Ebsco's Magazine Article Summaries, Environmental Periodicals Bibliography, Alternative Press Index, InfoTrac, University Microfilms, Homework Helper. www.emagazine.com.
E covers a wide range of environ-mental issues, "from recycling to rainforests," and "from the personal to the political." Feature articles explore major topics: global warming, recycling, population, air and water quality, and many others. Departments cover news, pro-ducts, books, "green home" topics, ecotourism, "green business" trends, and health issues. Of E, Library Journal said, "articles...appeal to a wide range of readers; the investigative reporting is fascinating and informative."
Film
American Cinematographer. 1919. 12/yr. $50. ASC Holding Corp., 1782 N. Orange Drive, Hollywood, CA 90028. 800-448-0145. Fax: 323-876-4973. Order directly or through subscription agencies. Sample copies available. ISSN 0002-7928.
For 85 years, American Cinematographer has been the motion-picture industry's "magazine of record." Each issue serves filmmakers and students by exploring the artistic thought processes of the industry's most innovative and talented directors of photography, and explaining the technical means by which they realize their creative visions. Director and longtime reader Tim Burton comments, " American Cinematographer is a great magazine that I've always enjoyed reading. It's good for people who know about the technical side of filmmaking, but it's also good for people who want to learn more about it."
Games
Game Developer. Published by CMP Media LLC. Circulation: 34,432. 12 issues per year. Subscription Price: $49.95 for 12 issues. ISSN 1073-922X. Send orders to Game Developer Customer Service PO Box 1274 Skokie, IL 60076. Or call 800-250-2429. www.gdmag.com.
Game Developer is a print publication written specifically for creators of entertainment software and provides technical and industry information to over 35,000 professional game developers. Each month, industry leaders and game development experts share technical solutions, review new products, and discuss strategies for creating innovative, successful games. Professional game developers count on Game Developer magazine for the most relevant and respected content in the game industry.
Gifted Education
Imagine: Opportunities and Resources for Academically Talented Youth. 1993. The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, 3400 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218. 5x/yr., 36 pgs./issue. $30.00/yr. ISSN 1071-695X. Back issues available. (800) 548-1784; fax (410) 516-6968; Web site: www.cty.jhu.edu/imagine.
Imagine is the magazine for bright middle- and high-school students who want to make the most of their precollege years. Full of information about summer programs, academic competitions, and internships, Imagine also includes college planning advice, reviews of selective universities, and profiles of exciting careers. Winner of a Parents’ Choice Gold Award, Imagine is also a valuable reference for parents, teachers, counselors, and librarians.
Health
Counselor: The Magazine for Addiction Professionals. 1986. Bi-montly, 6 issues $35.70 (Canada add $8.00/yr. S/H, foreign add $17.00/yr. S/H). A Publication of Health Communications, Inc. Circ. 25,000. Back issues and sample copies available. Counselor Magazine, P.O. Box 15009, North Hollywood, CA 91615-9579. 800-998-0793. Mon-Fri 5am-5pm PST. www.counselormagazine.com. Order directly or through subscription agencies. ISSN: 1047-7314.
Counselor, The Magazine for Addiction Professionals is the #1 resource for addiction and mental health professionals. The bi-monthly magazine features topical, in-depth articles on addictions counseling; progressive research on drugs and mental health issues; government programs, funding, regulations and legislation; cutting edge developments in treatment modalities, practice management, ethics issues, clinical supervision; professional certification; conferences, symposiums and seminars; and more.
Hobbies
Digital Video. Published by CMP Media LLC. Circulation: 60,108. 12 issues per year. Subscription Price: $29.97 for 12 issues. ISSN 1541-0943. Send orders to DV Magazine P.O Box 1212 Skokie, IL 60076. Or call 888-776-7002. http://www.dv.com
DV magazine serves the information needs of professionals involved in the production, postproduction and delivery of digital video. Written and produced by experts in the field, DV provides objective, hard-hitting, in depth product information and reviews, timely and relevant news, comprehensive tutorials, case studies, and analysis of real-world challenges faced by video professionals.
NUMISMATIST, 1888. American Numismatic Association. 818 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903-3279. Illus. Monthly (12 issues a year). $35. 1-800-367-9723, 1-719-632-COIN (2646); Fax: 1-719-634-4085. Website: www.money.org; E-mail: membership@money.org. Samples and back issues available. ISBN 0029-6090.
Recently redesigned, NUMISMATIST is a colorful, full-size educational magazine for collectors of coins, tokens, medals and paper money. Published since 1888 by the nonprofit American Numismatic Association, NUMISMATIST features 112 pages of informative, illustrated articles about the historical and fun aspects of numismatics; reports of hobby events and new coinage issues, including the state quarter series; and advertising by nationally respected coin dealers. The text is complemented by high-quality, four-color photographs. A cumulative index is published in December. NUMISMATIST is suitable for high school, college and public libraries.
Xtreme Video Magazine. Published by CMP Media LLC. Circulation: 25,000 4 issues per year. Subscription Price: $29.97. ISSN 1546-9557. Send orders to Xtreme Video Magazine PO Box 2151 Skokie, IL 60076. www.xvzine.com
From skateboarding, surfing and motocross to mountain climbing and deep-sea exploration, Xtreme Video Magazine is a new magazine from the publishers of Digital Video Magazine that celebrates capturing life in the extreme. Xtreme Video Magazine is geared at professionals and thrill seekers with an avid desire to shoot digital photographs and videos of their adventures. Feature stories and essays take readers behind the scenes to reveal the secrets of capturing action on video and in photographs.
International Affairs
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. 1945. 6 issues. Indiv.: US/$28; Foreign/$35. Library: US/$85; Foreign/$115. Editor: Linda Rothstein. 6042 S. Kimbark, Chicago, IL 60637. 773-702-2555. Circ.: 13,000. Back issues available. Advertising accepted. Indexed. ISSN: 0096-3402. www.thebulletin.org.
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is an award-winning policy magazine founded in 1945 and written and designed for general readers and specialists alike. The Bulletin addresses a wide range of global security issues, such as war and terrorism, military spending, government secrecy, and the international refugee crisis, with an emphasis on nuclear proliferation. Best known worldwide for its symbolic minutes-to-midnight "Doomsday" clock, each issue features a stylish, full-color layout, timely and accessible reporting with a minimum of technical jargon, book reviews, cartoons, and more. The Bulletin is a reliable, inexpensive, and frequently cited resource no library should be without. Coming soon, a searchable online archive containing every article published in our 60-year history.
Washington Report on Middle East Affairs. 1982. 10/yr. $29 US, $35 Canada, $70 International. P.O. Box 53062, Washington, DC 20009. http://wrmea.com. 800-368-5788. Indexed. ISSN 8755-4917.
The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs is a uniquely informative 98-page, full-color magazine dealing with the historical, political, social, economic and cultural realities of US-Middle East relations. For a $29 subscription, libraries also receive books with a list value of $150 at no extra charge. If your library already subscribes, donation book package is available with renewal, when you mention this offer. Donated subscriptions available (without donation book package).
Library
Corporate Library Update. Now in electronic format, 24/year. US $69.95 for one reader, $125.00 for 2-5 readers, $175.00 for six or more readers. Ed: Susan DiMattia. Reed Business Information, 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010. 800-278-2991. Outside the US call 818-487-4557. ISSN 1061-5288.
Corporate Library Update is the twice-monthly electronic newsletter for decision-makers in the libraries and information centers of major financial, medical/health services, and legal firms and other organizations across the country and in Canada.
Library Hotline. 50/yr. US $115. Canada & Mexico $147. All Other $158. Ed: Susan DiMattia. Circ: 2,800. Reed Business Information, 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010. 800-278-2991. Outside the US call 818-487-4557. ISSN 0740-736X.
Library Hotline is the weekly source of breaking news for library and information decision makers, with coverage of innovative programs and events, current professional and management trends and issues, legislation, technology, fund-raising, continuing education and people in the news.
Library Journal. 1876. 20/yr. $141 US, $163.00 Canada, $221 International. Reed Business Information, 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010. 800-588-1030. Outside US call 818-487-4565. www.libraryjournal.com.
Library Journal is the one-stop source for public, academic, corporate and special librarians. Each issue carries late-breaking news and analysis, opinion, professional advisory columns, event calendars, and the powerful peer-authored critical reviews of books, audio, video, software, web sites, magazines and more. Plus, a twice-weekly newswire for academic librarians, an annual Buyer's Guide, announcement issues on reference and consumer health, and a quarterly supplement on the Internet, netConnect.
School Library Journal. 1954. Monthly. $124.00 US, $170 Canada, $182 International. Reed Business Information, 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010. 800-595-1066. Outside US call 818-487-4566. www.slj.com
School Library Journal, founded in 1954, carries more book reviews and wins more awards for editorial excellence than any other publication in the field. Each issue dissects the current issues, personalities and events that shape the world of the children's, young adult, and school librarian. Powerful peer-authored critical reviews of books, audio, video, CD-ROM/software, web sites, magazines, and online content make SLJ a must-read.
School Library Media Activities Monthly. 1984. 10 issues a year. $49. LMS Associates, LLC; 17 East Henrietta Street; Baltimore, MD 21230. 410-685-8621; FAX: 410-685-0870. Website: http://www.crinkles.com. ISSN 0889-9371. Samples and back issues available. Order directly or through subscription agencies.
Practical daily support for K-8 school library media specialists includes cooperative lessons and units. Reproducible information skills lessons, recommended websites for instruction, literature appreciation ideas, guides for using reference materials and teaching research processes, and more are found in every monthly issue. Follow instructional trends and learn best practices for integrating information skills into the curriculum. The library magazine you'll use every day.
Library Information Services
VOYA Magazine. ISSN 0160-4201. 6 issues/year. U.S. subscribers $39.95 (individual) $50 (institutional). Call: 800-233-1687. Fax: 717-794-3852 to order. 4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200, Lanham, MD 20706. www.voya.com
More than 150 reviews rated for both quality and popularity with teens. Timely, opinionated editorials upholding youth advocacy. Articles written by librarians, teachers, novelists, and others who work with teens. Teens' own opinions in reviews and Notes from the Teenage Underground. Annotated booklists in every issue.
Lifestyle
Body & Soul: Balanced Living In A Busy World. 1974. 8/yr. $23.95. New Age Publishing. 42 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472. Circ: 230,000. Adv. Subscriptions 800-755-1178. www.bodyandsoulmag.com. ISSN 1053-0004
Body & Soul will be your trusted guide to a healthier, fuller life with fresh approaches to fitness, nutrition, spirituality, integrative medicine and environmentally sensitive living. In every issue you'll learn how to achieve maximum health through the latest holistic methods, acquire deeper purpose and appreciate your personal potential, find the best natural products, and live a more balanced and joyful life every day.
Spirituality & Health. 1998. Bimonthly. $4.95/cover; $24.95/year. Circulation: 75,000. Spirituality & Health, 74 Trinity Place, New York, NY 10006. 212-602-0772, 800-876-8202. www.spiritualityhealth.com. ISSN 1520-5444
Spirituality & Health explores the spiritual practices, timeless wisdom from the great traditions and insights from contemporary spiritual thinkers and how each contributes to our total well-being by nourishing our body, mind and spirit. The editors also review cutting-edge scientific studies, balancing features on people, practices and philosophies with updates on important new independent research explaining the hard science behind it all. Folio Winners for Editorial Excellence.
Mathematics
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education. 1970. 5/yr. Membership, $154 for institutions; $94 for individuals. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1906 Association Dr., Reston, VA, 20191-1502; 800-235-7566; Web site: www.nctm.org. Illus. Index. Circ. 7,000. Vol. Ends: No. 5. Refereed. Microfilm: B&H. Indexed: Contents Pages in Education, Current Index to Journals in Education, Education Index, Psychological Abstracts, Social Sciences Citation Index, and Zentralblatt fur Didaktik der Mathematik.
Devoted to the interest of teachers of mathematics and mathematics education at all levels-preschool through adult. The JRME is a forum for disciplined inquiry into the teaching and learning of mathematics. It features reports of research, including qualitative and quantitative studies; case studies; action research studies; and historical studies; along with commentaries on issues pertaining to research.
Mathematics Teacher. 1908. 9/yr. (August-May). Membership, $99 for institutions; $72 for individuals. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1906 Association Dr., Reston, VA, 20191-1502; 800-235-7566; Web site: www.nctm.org. Illus. Index. Circ. 37,300. Refereed. Microfilm: B&H. Indexed: Biography Index, Contents Pages in Education, Current Index to Journals in Education, Education Index, Exceptional Child Education Resources, Literature Analysis of Microcomputer Publications, Media Review Digest, and Zentralblatt fur Didaktik der Mathematik.
Mathematics Teacher is devoted to improving mathematics instruction in secondary schools and colleges. The journal emphasizes practical ways of helping teachers teach mathematics more effectively. It contains articles on a variety of topics that promote teaching and learning of mathematics. Features include activities, a monthly calendar of problems, opinion pieces, technology tips, a review section that evaluates products and publications, material that discusses mathematics in the media, and articles that connect research with teaching and that enhance teachersí mathematical knowledge.
Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School. 1994. 9/yr. (August-May). Membership, $99 for institutions and K-8 schools; $72 for individuals. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1906 Association Dr., Reston, VA, 20191-1502; 800-235-7566; Web site: www.nctm.org. Circ. 28,000. Indexed: Contents Pages in Education, Current Index to Journals in Education, Education Abstracts, Education Index, and Media Review Digest.
Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School addresses the learning needs of all middle school students, the demand these needs place on their teachers, and the issues that capture the vitality of math and characteristics of the middle grades student. This journal focuses on investigations that help students develop a strong, conceptual mathematical understanding. Regular features include, The Thinking of Students, Mathematics Detective, Teacher to Teacher, On My Mind, and A Window on Resources. Also features student sections: Menu of Problems and Cartoon Corner.
Teaching Children Mathematics. 1994. 9/yr. (August-May). Membership, $99 for institutions and K-8 schools; $72 for individuals. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1906 Association Dr., Reston, VA, 20191-1502; 800-235-7566; Web site: www.nctm.org. Circ. 26,500. Refereed. Microfilm: B&H. Indexed: Academic Index, Biography Index, Contents Pages in Education, Current Index to Journals in Education, Education Index, Exceptional Child Education Resources, Literature Analysis of Microcomputer Publications, Media Review Digest, and Zentralblatt fur Didaktik der Mathematik.
Teaching Children Mathematics is the answer to the needs of teachers and children preK-6, as well as parents who want to give support at home. Each issue contains many articles on how to improve the teaching and learning of math by young children. It also contains activities that are ready for classroom use, opinions on timely issues, a math calendar, information on promising projects, research, and more. Some of the features are Early Childhood Corner, In My Opinion, Investigation, Math by the Month, Reviewing and Viewing, From the Classroom, and more.
Reference
Ancestry Magazine. Bi-monthly magazine, 68 pages, full-color. $24.95 per year. $4.95 single issue. To subscribe, visit http://shops.ancestry.com, or call 1-800-262-3787.
Whether you're a beginning or advanced genealogical, "Ancestry" will help you find the best ways to pursue your family's history. You'll find useful tips, techniques, and little known genealogical resources used by the experts in the field. Also, read about technological advances that will help you document your research, and discover helpful case studies written by researchers like yourself who have overcome that brick wall.
Science
Science News. 1922. Weekly. $54.50. Ed: Julie Ann Miller. Science Service, 1719 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. 202-785-2255. Illus. Index. Vol. ends: June/Dec. Adv. Circ: 180,000. Sample. Microform: Bell & Howell. For subs call 800-552-4412.
Science News is a 16-page weekly news publication providing up-to-the-minute coverage in all areas of science, including biomedicine, behavioral sciences, chemistry, earth sciences, life sciences, and policy. Listings of newly released science-related books are featured in every issue as an addition to Science News' award-winning editorial content.
Spirituality
The Fountain Magazine. 1993. Quarterly. $16. The Light, Inc. 42 Park Ave. Rutherford, NJ 07070. 1-800-595-9303. Fax: 1-201-460-7500. subscription@fountainmagazine.com, www.fountainmagazine.com. Free Sample to libraries. Full color. 52 Pgs. ISSN: 0967-9928
The Fountain Magazine focuses, from one aspect, on science, life and belief, and from another aspect on Man-Universe-God relations. Based on these focus areas it includes articles on science-religion relations, man's place in the universe and the meaning of life, social and spiritual issues as the life's reality.
Technology
Software Development. Published by CMP Media LLC. Circulation: 100,791. 12 issues per year. Subscription Price $39.00 for 12 issues. ISSN 1070-8588. Send orders to Software Development Customer Service P.O. Box 1126 Skokie, IL 60076. Or call 888- 847-6188. www.sdmagazine.com.
Software Development is a monthly magazine for professional developers and managers, who design, build, test, deploy and manage enterprise applications. Software Development provides the development tools and solutions to help execute business objectives and is the key component to providing a competitive advantage to companies.
Theatre
Dramatics. 1929. Monthly 9x/year (Sept.-May). $21.60/yr.; Canadian subs. $31.60/yr.; all other international subs. $35.60/yr. Educational Theatre Association, 2343 Auburn Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219. 513-421-3900. Illustrated. Contains advertising. Free samples to libraries. Circ: 37,000. Microform: UMI. ISSN 0012-5989. Indexed: American Humanities Index. Aud: High school students and educators.
The only magazine edited for high school theatre students and teachers, Dramatics features new playscripts, interviews with theatre professionals, practical articles on acting, directing, design and other aspects of theatre production, and college and career information. Annual special issues offer comprehensive directories of college theatre programs and summer theatre work and study opportunities.
Teaching Theatre. 1989. Quarterly: Jan., Apr., July, Oct. $34/year to libraries. Educational Theatre Association, 2343 Auburn Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219. Illustrated. Contains advertising. Circ: 4,000. Sample on request. Microform: UMI. Teaching Theatre is a journal for teachers of theatre, primarily at the middle/secondary school level.
Teaching Theatre offers theater teachers practical classroom and performance information; advocates for curricular theatre education; serves as a journal of record for the field; and provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, opinions, and research on theatre education pedagogy. Typical issue contains two practical articles on acting, directing, or playwriting; profile of exemplary outreach program; and news about current directing, or playwriting; profile of exemplary outreach program; and news about current trends in certification, assessment, standards or other issues pertinent to theatre educators.
Video Review
Video Librarian. 1986. Bimonthly. $64 ($99 for Video Librarian Plus w/online access). Video Librarian, 8705 Honeycomb Ct. NW, Seabeck, WA 98380. 1-800-692-2270. Fax: 360-830-9346. Web: www.videolibrarian.com. Index. Free sample. ISSN 0887-7851. Aud: Public, school, academic, and special libraries.
Video Librarian, the video review magazine for public, school and academic libraries, offers over 200 critical reviews per issue in over 20 different subject areas, as well as current video movies and DVDs. Keeping readers informed of changing formats and special bargains, VL is "too good to miss" (Library Journal). A Video Librarian Plus subscription ($99) includes the magazine and online access to a database of over 15,000 back reviews, as well as a new release calendar with linked pre-pub reviews, and an exclusive bi-weekly collection development column.
Yoga
Yoga International. 1991. Bimonthly. Cover price $4.99; Basic Subscription rate $18/yr. 630 Main St., Ste 300, Honesdale, PA 18431. Ph: 570-253-4929, Fax: 570-647-1552. Info@yimag.org; www.yimag.org.
Yoga International is a must read for anyone wanting to use the ancient teachings of yoga philosophy to enrich their lives. Yoga International is a blend of theory, technique and personal experience. Departments range from the scriptural to the practical-The Yoga Sutra, Everyday Ayurveda-while features delve deep into a broad range of topics from environmental issues to conquering depression. YI brings you the authentic, time-tested tools for health and happiness.
