SLJ's Multimedia Buyer's Directory: The Arts-Foreign Languages
-- School Library Journal, 8/1/2004
THE ARTS
VIDEO/DVD
Art and Patterns/Looking at Art (Art's Place: Art for
Children Series). video or DVD. 30 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by TV
Ontario. Dist. By Chip Taylor Communications. single site-video: $79.99, DVD:
$89.99; multi site-video: $89.99, DVD: $99.99.
Gr 1-6-Art
and Patterns: Kim and Leo play a pattern-spotting game, and then learn to
design their own patterns. Looking at Art: While Jessie and Leo's old art teacher
go sightseeing, Leo plays some games with Doodles and Art. Features art of Marc
Chagall.
Caught in Paint. video. 6 min. Crystal Prods. ISBN
1-56290-326-8. $19.95.
Gr all levels-This collaboration
between artists Rita Blitt and The Parsons Dance Company combines the paintings
of the artist and the motion of the dancers as they respond to the
paintings.
Do Not Go Gently. video or DVD. 60 min. with tchr's. guide.
Prod. by Newist/CESA #7 and On Location. Dist. By Newist/CESA #7. $195 (Rental:
$50).
Gr 6 Up-A documentary about two artists in their 90s
and 100s. In their youth, both artists influenced American culture and, in old
age, both continue to contribute. This is a study of creativity in old age.
Dropping in on Matisse. video. 23 min with tchr's. guide.
Crystal Prods. ISBN 1-56290-321-7. $29.95.
K-Gr 8-In this
animated video, Puffer the puffin interviews Matisse allowing him to explain how
his work evolved from colorfully patterned paintings to his unique paper
cutouts.
Dropping in on Picasso. Video. 20 min. with tchr's. guide.
Crystal Prods. ISBN 1-56290-313-6. $29.95.
K-Gr 8-Join
Puffer the puffin as he drops in on Picasso in this animated video. Learn how
Picasso's art evolved.
Meta-Mecano: The Creation of the Jean Tinguely Museum.
video. 64 min. Prod. by ZAS Films. Dist. by Cinema Guild. ISBN 0-7815-1024-4.
$177 (Rental: $95)
Gr 7 Up-Follows the sculptures of the
late Jean Tinguely, one of Europe's most popular artists, as they are
transported form his Swiss studio to the museum of Basel. Their journey is
interspersed with scenes of the museum's construction and interviews.
Michelangelo (Getting to Know the World's Greatest
Artists Series). video. Approx. 24 min. (closed captioned. With tchr's.
guide. Getting to Know. $24.95.
K-Gr 8-This animated video
highlights Michelangelo's greatest works. Created by Mike Venezia.
Pierre Matisse: An Artist of Love and
Freedom (Artists of the World Series). video or DVD. 50 min.
with tchr's. guide. Chip Taylor Communications. single site--video: 99.99, DVD:
$109.99; multi site--video: $109.99, DVD: $119.99.
Gr 7
Up-Biography of Henri Matisse's grandson, who assisted the French
underground during World War II and is an artist.
AUDIO
Action Jackson. 1 cassette or 1 CD. With hardcover book.
Live Oak Media. Cassette, ISBN 1-59112-960-5: $25.95; CD, ISBN 1-59112-964-8:
$28.95.
PreS-Gr 4-This portrait of abstract artists
Jackson Pollack recounts a two-month period during which he created Number 1,
1950 (Lavender Mist).
SLIDES
Architectural Orders. 50 slides. Universal Color Slide Co.
#SQ575050. $167.10.
Gr all levels-Slides of famous architecture
exemplifying arches, domes, vaults, and buttresses. Examples from Egypt, Greece,
Rome, Jerusalem, and India.
Bosch's Garden of Delights. 16 slides. Universal Color Slide
Co. #SG100116. $55.35.
Gr 9-12-Includes a slide of the
entire triptych as well as separate views of each panel and a variety of
closeups.
PRINTS
Art Styles Posters, Set 3. 8 prints (18' x 24'). with
tchr's. guide. Crystal Prods. ISBN 1-56290-315-2. $49.
Gr all
levels-The
eight periods covered are: Regionalism, Abstract Expressionism, Color-Field, Pop
Art, Op Art, Minimalism, Photo Realism, and Installation Art.
Know the Artist Posters, Set 7. 8 prints (18' x 24'). with
tchr's. guide. Crystal Prods. ISBN 1-56290-316-0. $49.
Gr all
levels-Each poster includes reproductions of the art, interpretive
diagrams, maps, and timelines. Artists featured are Haring, Johnson, de Kooning,
Marin, Miro, Nevelson, Oldenburg, and Pollock.
Principles of Design Posters. 8 prints (18'
x 24'). with tchr's. guide. Crystal Prods. ISBN 1-56290-314-4.
$39.95.
Gr 3-8-The posters explain balance, contrast,
emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity. Each one has six to eight
reproductions and diagrams that illustrate the principle being taught.
VIDEO/DVD
Best Ever Sleepover! (MyBFF Series). video or DVD. 35
min. with booklet. Blue Skies Media. ISBN 0-9744186-0-9. video: $12.95, DVD:
$14.95.
K-Gr 6-Follows the
antics of five best friends on an activity-packed overnight adventure that
includes making jeweled headbands, staging a pajama fashion show, making healthy
snacks, etc.
Easy2Draw Horses with Cordi (Artragous Drawing Videos
Series). video or DVD. 64 min. Artragous Design Prods. video: #22613, DVD:
#22619. $24.95.
Gr 3-8-Features artists Cordi Bradburn. The
drawing lessons are sequential. A pause and draw prompt shows students or
teachers where they can stop the video to catch up with the artist. DVD includes
a Spanish language track.
Paper Mosaics. video. 24 min. Crystal Prods. ISBN
1-56290-312-8. $29.95.
K-Gr 6-Peggy Flores introduces the
art of creating mosaics with cut paper shapes.
The Papermaking Workshop, Vol. 1. video. with tchr's. guide.
Nash Renfrow Prods. #PW1-VHS. $29.95.
Gr 9 Up-A tutorial to
introduce papermaking techniques from beginning through more advanced.
Printmaking. video. 15 min. Crystal Prods. ISBN
1-56290-302-0. $24.95.
K-Gr 6-A host and a student artist
present five basic printmaking processes using everyday materials.
Puppet Circus Parade (Skills for Kids Series). video
or DVD. approx. 2 hrs. with CD-ROM. Meuninck's Media Methods. video: ISBN
0-939865-84-X, DVD: ISBN 0-939865-83-1. $29.95.
K-Gr 10-Make
22 puppets in all styles: finger, mouth, rod, string, and jumping jack. DVD
includes Spanish and English versions with optional subtitles.
Sculpting with Paper. video. 24 min. Crystal Prods. ISBN
1-56290-310-1. $29.95.
K-Gr 6-Peggy Flores demonstrates the
sculpting process of scoring, cutting, folding, and curling paper. She
demonstrates how to create 3-D objects.
Six Tips for Dynamic Graphics. video. 20 min. with tchr's.
guide. Learning ZoneXpress. #3400. $49.95.
Gr 6 Up-Learn how
to put power in your posters, interest in your invitations, and sizzle in your
signs.
3D Boxes/Scrapbook Convention/Craft News/Eylets (Scrapbook
Memories Series 1). video or DVD. 30 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by KS, Inc.
Dist. by Chip Taylor Communications. single site--video: $79.99, DVD: $89.99;
multi site--video: $89.99, DVD: $99.99.
Gr 7 Up-Techniques
for creating these projects.
World Art. DVD. 3 hrs. with tchr's. guide. Jumby Bay
Studios. ISBN 0-9744350-3-1. $19.95.
Gr 5-8-Twelve diverse
arts and crafts projects allow kids to discover the magic of distant lands.
Explore Mexico, Africa, Australia, Greece, Egypt, and more with these exotic
projects.
VIDEO/DVD
Bella, Bella, Ballerina (Walrus Factory Presents Kids
Teaching Kids Series). DVD. 42 min. Walrus Factory. #DND23.
$15.
PreS-Gr 3-Bella dreams of being a real ballerina
like her older sister, Stella, but she can't even master the beginning
movements. The big performance is coming up and Bella is worried that she won't
get to be in the show. Stella helps her learn the steps and Bella practices
until she can do them beautifully.
VIDEO/DVD
Sisters of the Screen. video. 73 min. Women Make Movies.
#W04822. $250 (Rental: $90).
Gr 9 Up-Exploring the extraordinary contributions
of women filmmakers from Africa and the Diaspora, the production intersperses
interviews with acclaimed women directors such as Assia Djebar, Safi Faye, and
Sarah Maldoror with footage from their seminal work over the last half
century.
VIDEO/DVD
Bachata: Music of the People. video. 60 min. Prod. by
Magnetic Art Prods. Dist. by Cinema Guild. ISBN 0-7815-0976-9. $177 (Rental:
$95).
Gr 7 Up-Explores a disreputable but popular musical genre from the Dominican
Republic which derives from Latin American traditions of guitar music. Features
performances by leading Bachata musicians in the bars and clubs of New York City
and Santo Domingo, plus commentary on the cultural importance of Bachata.
Dance Party Fun. video or DVD. 40 min. with tchr's. guide.
Kimbo Educational. #KV400V, video: $14.95; #KV400DVD: $19.95.
PreS-Gr
4-Fitness fun with songs such as 'Disney Mambo No. 5,' 'Who Let the
Dogs Out,' and more.
Girl Beat: Power of the Drum. video. 47 min. Cinema Guild.
ISBN 0-7815-1028-7. $165 (Rental: $85).
Gr 7 Up-Profiles
members of Banda Dida, and all-girl drumming and vocal group in Salvador,
Brazil. Their music grows out of the Portuguese colonial history of the nation.
The young musicians derive a sense of empowerment form their ancestors' slave
background, incorporate slave stories into their lyrics, and perform in the same
town square where slaves were once sold.
Holiday Jam, A Snowy Adventure (The RAGGS Kids Club Band
Series). video or DVD. 40 min. RAGGS LLC. video, #474-04: $9.98; DVD,
#473-04: $12.98.
PreS-Gr 2-The Band heads to Colorado for a
pre-holiday show and becomes stranded for Christmas. An avalanche of action and
adventure ensures as the band plays in the snow and learns the true meaning of
the holiday.
Make Baby Laugh (Set). 2 videos or 2 DVDs. range: 30-75 min.
Make Baby Laugh Co. video: $14.95 ea., DVD: $17.95 ea. Includes: Laugh
Together (ISBN 0-9726925-2-5/ISBN 0-9726925-3-3); Chuckle Together
(ISBN 0-9726925-4-1/ISBN 0-9726925-5-X).
PreS-Designed for
children ages 6-36 months, theprograms feature parents demonstrating ways to
entertain, bring joy to, and make their babies laugh. The music soundtrack is a
collection of traditional and world music.
Mr. Al Live in Concert. video or DVD. 60 min. Child Like
Consulting. video, #CRP-V09: $14.95; DVD, #CRP-DV09: $19.95.
PreS-Gr
3-Mr. Al's Spring 2004 concert includes the most popular songs from his
recent releases.
Playgroup Favorites/More Playgroup Favorites. 2 videos or 2
DVDs. 32 min. ea. Prod.by Mommy and Me Co. Dist. by Universal Studios Home
Video. video, ISBN 0-7832-9590-1: $14.98 ea., DVD, ISBN 0-7832-9601-0: $19.98
ea.
PreS-Gr 1-These titles replicate the complete movement classes of the
playgroup experience.
Red Steagall Presents Cowboy, the Legend, the Legacy. DVD.
86 min. Prod. by The Entertainment Group. Dist. by Janson Media. ISBN
1-56839-178-1. $24.95.
Gr 7 Up-A television version of the
weekly internationally syndicated radio program, The Cowboy Hour.
Steagall, the Official Cowboy Poet of Texas, hosts the show, and he's joined by
Reba McEntire and The Boys in the Bunkhouse as they talk about the history and
legacy of the American Cowboy.
Roger Day LIVE! video or DVD. 48 min. with lyrics. Roger Day
Prods. vide: $15, DVD: $18.
PreS-Gr 4-Roger and children in
the audience sing and dance along to 13 songs from his two CDs, Ready to
Fly and Rock 'n' Roll Rodeo.
String Instruments (Musical Moments Series). video or
DVD. 21 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Les Productions Ikonik. Dist. by Chip
Taylor Communications. single site--video: $79.99, DVD: $89.99; multi
site--video: $89.99, DVD: $99.99.
Gr all levels-Introduces
seven string instruments: violin, alto violin, c hello, double bass, classical
guitar, electric guitar, and electric bass.
Unleashed (The RAGGS Kids Club Band Series). video or
DVD. 40 min. RAGGS LLC. video: $9.98, DVD: $12.98.
PreS-Gr
2-Features fun and inspirational short stories based on the them of 12
songs, both original and pop favorites.
AUDIO
ABC Come Sing with Me. 1 CD. 40 min. with tchr's. guide,
lyrics. Prod. by Two Cougars Prods. Dist. by AV Café. $15.
PreS-Gr
3-John English and his special friends from local area schools perform
a variety of original and folk songs that teach math, vowels, anatomy, and
health skills.
Baby Christmas. 1 CD. 398 min. Lovely Baby Music.
#LBCD-4300. $15.98.
PreS-Includes six standards and four
original compositions.
Baby Growlers 1. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 30 min. TNG/Earthling.
cassette, ISBN 1-893185-50-8: $8; CD, ISBN 1-892185-51-6:
$13.
PreS-Gr 5-A musical rollick in Growlerville featuring
smart lyrics and funny stories, all sung and dances by the Growler
Repertory.
Beethoven's Wig 2. 1 CD. approx. 40 min. with lyrics.
Rounder Records. ISBN 1-57940-100-7. price unavail.
PreS-Gr
6-Whimsical renditions of familiar pieces by Verdi, Brahms, Schubert,
Chopin, Strauss, and Dvorak provide lyrical and musical hooks about the
composition or composer that help listeners remember each composer and
piece.
Caribbean Playground. 1 CD. 40 min. with tchr's. guide,
lyrics. Putumayo World Music. $15.98.
Gr 2-5-Take a musical
journey around the Caribbean. Artists reflect the diversity of Caribbean
cultures including Desmond Dekker (Jamaica), Asheba (Trinidad), Jose Gonzalez
(Puerto Rico), and more.
Circle Time Activities. 1 CD. 38 min. with tchr's. guide,
lyrics. Kimbo Educational. ISBN 1-56346-127-7. $14.95.
Pre-Gr
2-Musical lessons for circle time and transition times. Them-based
activities focus on concepts such as numbers, letters, seasons, colors, manners,
senses, feeling, and more. Instructions are set to an eclectic mix of music
including old favorites, children's favorites, pop, and classical.
Crayola More Silly Songs. 1 CD. with lyrics. Prod. by Madacy
Ent. Group. Dist. by Sound Distributing. #MK2 50504. $4.99.
K-Gr
1-Among the 20 songs are 'If You're Happy and You Know It,' 'Apples and
Bananas,' and more.
Crayola's ABC's and 123's. 1 CD. with lyrics. Prod. by
Madacy Ent. Group. Dist. by Sound Distributing. #MK2 50505.
$4.99.
K-Gr 1-20 songs with lyrics and activity book.
Even Kids Get the Blues. 1 CD. 54:29 min. with lyrics.
Re-Bop Records. $14.98.
K-Gr 7-This collection of 16
original blues songs is designed to introduce children to this music genre and
to demonstrate that expressing their own feelings and experiences through the
blues is empowering.
Favorite Pre-K Songs. 1 CD. 55 min. with tchr's. guide,
lyrics. Kidzup. ISBN 1-894677-54-4. $11.99.
PreS-Through fun
songs with witty lyrics, children will learn colors, shapes, counting, letter
recognition, and more.
A Feast for Little Ears. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 43 min. Prod.
by Disc Makers. Dist. by Songfest Prods. cassette: $9, CD:
$11.
PreS-Gr 2-Fun songs of memory retention through
repetition and sequencing. Also includes stories.
The Feeling Good Concert. 1 CD. with tchr's. guide, lyrics.
Prod. by The Feeling Good Concert. Dist. by The Good Life Solution. ISBN
8-81326-00-2. $12.95.
PreS-Gr 6-Using original music, two
multicultural young men, Dr. Cool and Pride, present hip-hop songs that convey
messages about self-esteem, communication, reading, staying away from drugs, and
more.
Friends and Family. 1 CD. 37 min. with lyrics. Lizard's Rock
Music. #FAF4. $20.
Gr 2-5-Features songs from many cultures.
Languages include Spanish, Portuguese, Pomo.
Hey Picasso. 1 CD. approx. 40 min. with lyrics. Rounder
Records. ISBN 1-57940-103-1. $14.98.
Gr 3-6-A mix of jazz,
reggae, and pop songs inspired by some of Jessica Harper's favorite
paintings.
Hop, Skip and Sing, & Singing in a Circle. 1 CD. 56 min.
with lyrics. Lizard's Rock Music. #HSS7. $20.
PreS-Gr
3-Participation songs.
The House We Live In, Vol. I & II. 1 CD. 54 min. with
lyrics. Lizard's Rock Music. #HWL5. $20.
PreS-Gr 4-25 songs.
Languages include Spanish, Filipino, Japanese, Russian, French, and Arabic.
Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta FUNsies 2. 1 CD. 35 min. with tchr's. guide.
Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Music. $15.99.
PreS-Early childhood educator
and songwriter Katherine Dines has created 15 rhythmic activity songs for
parents, caregivers, and toddler to enjoy together.
Jambalaya. 1 CD. 39 min. with lyrics. Lizard's Rock Music.
#JTC3. $20.
Gr 1-5-A collection of songs about food from
around the world. Includes field hollers and singing games. Languages include
Spanish, Japanese, and French.
Jump. 1 CD. 45 min. EQ Prods. $15.
K-Gr
5-Marcus' CD includes 16 upbeat songs with rhythms from around the
world. Includes a bonus music video.
Kindergarten Songs. 1 CD. 55 min. with tchr's. guide,
lyrics. Kidzup. ISBN 1-894677-55-2. $11.99.
K-Kids will have
lots of fun learning basic skills such as counting, letter recognition, phonics,
days of the week, and more through upbeat songs and repetition.
Laugh 'n Learn Silly Songs. 1 CD. 38 min. with tchr's.
guide, lyrics. Kimbo Educational. ISBN 1-56346-127-7. $14.95.
PreS-Gr
2-The songs are zany, and the lead singer is Don Monopoli. Songs
include 'The Iguana in Lavender Socks,' 'A-Root-Chy-Cha Chant,' 'Rubber Ducky,'
and more.
Lou Stratten (The Fretti and Lou Show). 1 CD. 25 min. with
puppet, tchr's. guide. Prod. by Shaggy Creature Prods. Dist. by Lou Stratten.
$32.50 (+ $5 s/h); Cd only: $18.21.
PreS-Gr 2-Encourages
children to celebrate diversity and the individual while respecting our
environment.
Lovely Baby & Daddy. 1 CD. 31 min. with lyrics online.
Lovely Baby Music. #LBCD-4302. $15.98.
PreS-Songs strengthen
the awareness of how incredibly important it is to be a dad.
Lovely Sleepy Baby. 1 CD. 38 min. Lovely Baby Music.
#LBCD-4301. $15.98.
PreS-This is the first Lovely Baby CD
without the baby and toy sounds.
Mr. Al Live in Concert. 1 cassette or 1 CD. Child Like
Consulting. cassette, #CPR-C08: $10.95; CD, #CRP-D08: $14.95.
PreS-Gr
3-Live recording of Mr. Al's Spring 2004 concert in Orlando.
Mojo A Go Go: Real Rock for Kids. 1 CD. 45 min. Daddy a Go
Go. $12.
K-Gr 4-A playful, energetic, upbeat and funny
family-oriented recording featuring John Boydston, a stay-at-home dad.
Mommy & Me Together Time (Series). 2 CDs. 40 min. ea.
with lyrics. Prod. by Mommy and Me Co. Dist. by Concord Records.
#CCD2224-2/2225-2. $9.98 ea. Includes: Playgroup Favorites; More Playgroup
Favorites.
PreS-Gr 3-Features new arrangements and
lyrics of 17 classic childhood songs.
People and Animal Songs, & Lullabies. 1 CD. 47 min. with
lyrics. Lizard's Rock Music. #PAL8. $20.
PreS-Gr 3-36 well
known and less familiar fun tunes sung by Nancy Raven.
Philadelphia Chickens. 1 CD. Prod. by Boynton Recordings.
Dist. by Rounder Records. ISBN 1-57940-099-X. $11.98.
PreS-Gr
5-Sandra Boynton and her co-composer Michael Ford assembled a Dream
Team cast to perform 17 ½ highly unlikely original songs, including Scott Bakula
('Pig Island'), The Bacon Brothers ('Snoozers' and 'Philadelphia Chickens'),
Kevin Kline ('BusyBusyBusy'), and more.
Playgroup Favorites/More Playgroup
Favorites. 2 CDs. 40 min. ea. with activity guide, lyrics. Prod. by
Mommy and Me Co. Dist. by Concord Records. #CCD2224-2/2225-2. $9.98
ea.
PreS-Gr 3-Features activities and music developed for
the international playgroup phenomenon. Includes 17 classic chldren's songs.
A Pocket of Tunes. 1 CD. with tchr's. guide, lyrics. Dr. Mac
Prods. ISBN 0-9724298-0-8. $16.95.
PreS-Gr 3-Songs and
activities by Dr. Mac.
Ranger Rick: Wild Jams (National Wildlife Federation
Series). 1 Cd. Prod.by Madacy Ent. Group. Dist. by Sound Distributing. #NWF2
5977. $4.99.
Gr 2-6-Songs include 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight,'
'See You Later Alligator,' and 'Puff the Magic Dragon.'
Rhinoceros Taps and 14 Other Seriously Silly Songs. 1 CD.
approx. 45 min. with lyrics. Prod. by Boynton Recordings. Dist. by Rounder
Records. ISBN 1-57940-101-5. $11.98.
PreS-Gr 5-The
collection features Sandra Boynton's original lyrics, music by Boynton and
Michael Ford, and the singing talent of Broadway veteran Adam Bryant.
The River of Life. 1 CD. 45 min. with lyrics. Brian Waite
Band. $15.
PreS-Gr 6-12 interactive songs have fun with
children's interests and issues, celebrate diversity, encourage musicianship,
and more.
Sing Along with Putumayo. 1 CD. 40 min. with lyrics.
Putumayo World Music. ISBN 1-5875-9080-8. $15.98.
PreS-Gr
5-12 folk, bluegrass, blues, swing and reggae classics.
Sing and Dance. 1 CD. 55 min. with tchr's. guide, lyrics.
Kidzup. ISBN 1-894677-56-0. $11.99.
PreS-K-An energetic
collection of 25 popular songs such as 'Looby Loo,' 'Ten in a Bed,' and 'It's
Raining, It's Pouring.'
Singing, Prancing and Dancing. 1 CD. 45 min. with lyrics.
Lizard's Rock Music. #SPD1. $20.
K-Gr 4-This collection of
16 of Malvina Reynolds' and Woody Guthrie's songs touches on family, nature,
ecology, movement, and holidays.
Sky Bears, and Songs for the Holidays. 1 CD. 48 min. with
lyrics. Lizard's Rock Music. #SBH6. $20.
PreS-Gr 4-Winter
festival music from around the world, followed by more traditional holiday music
from Early American traditions. Languages include Spanish, Japanese, and Bonny
(Africa).
The Story of a Hundred Operas. 5 cassettes. 7:34 hrs. Audio
Book Contractors. ISBN 1-55685-755-1. $35.95 (Rental: $11.95).
Gr 7
Up-Cast lists and plots of 100 famous, not-so-famous, and infamous
operas are presented by composer Felix Mendelssohn with some insightful comments
along the way.
30 Playtime Songs. 1 CD. with lyrics. Prod. by Madacy Ent.
Group. Dist. by Sound Distributing. #MK2 50218. $4.99.
PreS-Gr
1-Includes songs such as 'I've Been Working on the Railroad,' 'Take Me
Out to the Ballgame,' and 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.'
30 Preschool Songs. 1 CD. with lyrics. Prod. by Madacy Ent.
Group. Dist. by Sound Distributing. #MK2 50221.
$4.99.
PreS-Includes songs such as 'Row, Row, Row Your
Boat,' 'The Yellow Rose of Texas,' 'Home on the Range,' and 'Frog Went
A-Courtin'.'
30 Silly Songs. 1 CD. with lyrics. Prod. by Madacy Ent.
Group. Dist. by Sound Distributing. #MK2 50217. $4.99.
PreS-Gr
1-Includes songs such as 'Apples and Bananas,' 'Ten Little Monsters,'
'Jack and Jill,' and 'Humpty Dumpty.'
30 Super Songs. 1 CD. with lyrics. Prod. by Madacy Ent.
Group. Dist. by Sound Distributing. #MK2 50219. $4.99.
PreS-Gr
1-Includes songs such as 'I'm a Nut,' 'A Tisket, a Tasket,' 'Skip to My
Lou,' and 'The People on the Bus.'
30 Toddler Songs. 1 CD. with lyrics. Prod. by Madacy Ent.
Group. Dist. by Sound Distributing. #MK2 50222.
$4.99.
PreS-30 songs such as 'Jack and Jill,' 'The Wheels on
the Bus Go Round and Round,' and 'Little Miss Muffet.'
Thoroughly Modern Mother Goose & Wee Songs for Wee
People. 1 CD. 48 min. with lyrics. Lizard's Rock Music. #TMG9.
$20.
PreS-Gr 2-Well-known nursery rhymes set to original
music.
Time to Sing II. 1 CD. 50 min. with lyrics. Center for
Creative Play. $16.99.
PreS-Gr 2-James Coffey provides new
arrangements of 24 family favorite songs and slows the pace to make them
accessible to young children with speech or language delays.
A Tisket, a Tasket. 1 CD. 40 min. with tchr's. guide,
lyrics. Kimbo Educational. ISBN 1-5634126-9. $14.95.
PreS-Gr
2-Familiar favorite circle dances and games teach directionality,
fast/slow, days of the week, body identification, social interaction, and
more.
Uncle Robot for Young Families. 1 CD. 54 min. with poster.
Greene Street Records. ISBN 837078-397-2. $14.95.
PreS-Gr
6-Karl Williams sings about first words, first steps, bath time, potty
training, and more.
Wai Lana's Little Yogis Daydream. 1 CD. 75 min. Wai Lana
Prods. #156. $14.95.
PreS-Gr 3-Filled with sweet melodies
and the soothing sounds of the ocean, this CD makes naptime a pleasure.
Wai Lana's Little Yogis Sweet Dreams. 1 CD. approx. 75 min.
Wai Lana Prods. #159. $14.95.
PreS-Gr 3-Filled with sweet
melodies and the soothing sounds of the forest, this CD makes bedtime a
pleasure.
Way Out! 1 CD. 40 min. with lyrics. Justin Roberts Music.
$15.98.
PreS-Gr 4-Justin Roberts sings 10 and original tunes
that explore the joys and travails of airplane food, school picture day, getting
a shot at the doctor's, and losing a tooth.
Wiggles n' Tunes Playin' Collection. 1 CD. Wiggles n' Tunes.
ISBN 0-9723972-3-X. $16.95.
PreS-Gr 3-A compilation of over
30 fun-filled songs with upbeat, lively, and playful tunes with a twist.
Includes 'Peanut Butter & Jelly,' 'Five Little Monkeys,' and more.
You Gotta Juba! 1 CD. 49 min. with lyrics. Lizard's Rock
Music. #YGJ2. $20.
K-Gr 4-Songs encourage listener
participation. Includes songs in Spanish.
Your Big Backyard: Animal Tunes (National Wildlife
Federation Series). 1 CD. Prod. by Madacy Ent. Group. Dist. by Sound
Distributing. #NWF2 5976. $4.99.
PreS-Gr 1-Includes songs
such as 'Shoo Fly,' 'The Ants Go Marching,' 'The Flea Fly Song,' and more.
VIDEO/DVD
Beah: A Black Woman Speaks. video. 90 min. Women Make Movies. #W04841.
$295 (Rental: $90).
Gr 9 Up-A tribute to the life of actress, poet,
and social activist Beah Richards, best known for her Oscar-nominated
performance in 1967s Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. Interviews and
archival materials document her struggle against racial stereotypes in Hollywood
and her work for civil rights.
An Evening with Dionne Warwick. video or DVD. 57 min. Prod. by The
History Makers. Dist. by Carousel Film & Video. ISBN 1-56058-189-1.
$200.
Gr 7 Up-This one-on-one interview with Dionne Warwick by actress Diahann Carroll looks
at the life and times of the vocal artist who
combined her exceptional talents with a deep commitment to social activism and
humanitarian efforts to further AIDS research.
An Evening with Harry Belafonte. video or DVD. 57 min. Prod. by The
History Makers. Dist. by Carousel Film & Video. ISBN 1-56058-186-7.
$200.
Gr 7 Up-Humanitarian, activist, and performer is the way Danny Glover describes
Belafonte. Brief film clips and television show footage demonstrates his
talents, yet he would rather be remembered for his involvement with civil rights
and other causes.
VIDEO/DVD
Basketball Offense (Nitty Gritty Basketball Series).
3 videos. 50 min. ea. Golden Aura Pub. $119.85 ser., $39.95 ea. Includes:
Basketball Offense I: Offense Basics (ISBN 1-884357-82-2); Basketball Offense
II: Timing, Looking, & Communication (ISBN 1-884357-83-0); Basketball
Offense II: Team Offense (ISBN 1-884357-87-3).
Gr all
levels-Step-by-step drills covering every aspect of offensive from
holding the ball to the most detailed play a pro team would run.
Training for Tennis I (Training for Sports Fitness
Series). video or DVD. 22 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by VEA, Inc. Dist.
by Chip Taylor Communications. single site--video: $79.99, DVD: $89.99; multi
site--video: $89.99, DVD: $99.99.
Gr 7 Up-Sports training
expert Mark McGrath presents a detailed explanation of the principles of fitness
training.
EDUCATION
AUDIO
The Don't Sweat Guide to Your Finances. 3 CDs. 3 hrs. Listen & Live
Audio. ISBN 1-59316-032-1. $23.95.
Gr 9 Up-This guidebook will help
you plan, save, and spend.
VIDEO/DVD
Calming the Tempest: Helping the Explosive Child. video or
DVD. 30 min. Prod. by Paraclete Video Prods. Dist. by Paraclete Press. ISBN
1-55725-362-5. $69.95.
Many
children who have difficulty managing their anger need to be taught the skills
necessary for coping with frustration and situations that demand flexibility.
This program provides parents, teachers, and caretakers with an awareness of and
an overview on how to teach these skills at home and at school.
Challenging Behaviors in Young Children: Techniques and
Solutions. video or DVD. 59 min. (closed captioned). Edvantage Media.
ISBN 0-9646168-9-0. video: $49.95, DVD: $54.95.
This video gives educators
and parents the ability to observe firsthand the techniques used by teacher in a
state of the art preschool and research facility effectively managing children
with very challenging behaviors. Live classroom footage shows teachers
effectively defusing actual crisis situations.
VIDEO/DVD
Families Talk About...Foster Parenting. video. 18 min. with
tchr's. guide, blackline masters. Active Parenting Pub. ISBN 1-880283-70-0.
$69.95.
Gr 9 Up-Foster parents discuss why they decided to foster children, how they
handle the challenges they face, the effect of foster parenting has had on their
families, and the rewards of helping children in crisis.
Positive Discipline: Without Shaking, Shouting or Spanking
(Series). 3 videos. 25 min. ea. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide,
blackline masters. Injoy Birth & Parenting Videos. #P238. $299.85 ser.,
$124.95 ea. Includes: Babies (Age Birth to 1); Toddlers (Ages 1 & 2);
Preschoolers (Ages 3 to 5).
Gr 9 Up-Shows real parents
using age-appropriate positive discipline techniques for everyday frustrations.
Topics include: Crying Babies, Mealtime Struggles, Defiance, Verbal Abuse, and
Anger Management.
Videoteca Paternidad Activa de Adolescentes (Series). 6
videos. range: 23-29 min. with tchr's. guide, blackline masters. Active
Parenting Pub. ISBN 1-880283-75-1. $299 ser., $59.95 ea.
Gr
adult-Helps parents meet the challenges of parenting teens and
preteens. In Spanish.
PET CARE
VIDEO/DVD
Getting Started with Cats (For the Love of Animals Series). video.
1:42 hrs. GCG Prods. ISBN 1-881922-28-6. $30.
Gr 4 Up-Provides
comprehensive information you need to care for your cat properly.
The Ideal Companion: The DVD Guide to Cat Breeds. DVD. 61 in. Prod. by
Videoframe Communications. Dist. by Janson Media. ISBN 1-56839-175-7.
$24.95.
Gr 7 Up-Provides insight into the history, temperament, sociability, and life
span of 20 different breeds of cats. Answers common questions.
The Right Companion: The DVD Guide to Dog Breeds. DVD. 90 min. Prod. by
Videoframe Communications. Dist. by Janson Media. ISBN 1-56839-132-3.
$24.95.
Gr 7 Up
-A visual guidebook to 40 breeds.
VIDEO/DVD
Freedom Chasers. video. 14 min. Prod. by Solstice Films. Dist. by
Aquarius Health Care Videos. ISBN 1-58140-289-9. $150 (Rental: $50).
Gr 7
Up-Helps teens living with
a disability recognize that they are not alone in their struggles and shares
insights on living with Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Juvenile Arthritis, and Down
Syndrome.
Seven Seas. video. 23 min. Aquarius Health Care Videos. ISBN
1-58140-365-8. $125 (Rental: $50).
Gr 9-12-A film about the relationship between a father
and his disabled son, Jon. Early in Jon's life, they collaborated on several
books, and these books gave Jon a voice and opened many new avenues for him:
reading, writing, drawing, and even narrating.
Shorty. video or DVD. 1:26 hrs. (closed captioned). Prod. by Revolution
Earth. Dist. by Edvantage Media. ISBN 0-9646168-1-5. video: $49.95, DVD:
$54.95.
Gr 3 Up
-An inspirational
documentary about Walter 'Shorty' Simms, a 55-year-old man with Down Syndrome and a
devoted college football fan.
VIDEO/DVD
Study Smarts: Skills & Strategies for Top Grades. video. 25 min. with
tchr's. guide. Linx Educational. ISBN 1-891818-37-6. $98.
Gr 7
Up-Learn proven techniques to keep your cool during tests and manage
time.
Up Your Grades. video or DVD. 2:40 hrs. with tchr's. guide, 226-pg. study
guide. Gruber Test Prep. ISBN 0-935475-03-6. $89.95.
Gr 7 Up-Dr.
Gruber presents his strategies for all coursework and test preparation in this
interactive program with workbook. After strategies are presented, students try
examples and Dr. Gruber explains how they should have approached the problem
most effectively.
AUDIO
How to Choose the Right College and How to Get In. 1 cassette. 60 min.
Gruber Test Prep. $16.95.
Gr 11-12-Dr. Gruber tells you how to select
the college that may be best for you, shows you how to get in, including advice
on how to best write the application essay, how to prepare for any interview,
what tests you may need to take, and the best time to apply.
PRINTS
Standardized Tests: Preparing and Succeeding. 6 prints (18' x 24').
Jaguar Educational. #03-PS09. $34.95; laminated: $49.95; famed:
$269.95.
Gr 4-12-These posters offer tips and techniques on preparing for and taking
standardized tests. Topics include: What is a standardized test and how are
scores used? How do you deal with test anxiety? How do you prepare for a
standardized test? What strategies are helpful while taking the test? How do you
interpret results?
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
VIDEO/DVD
Alphabet Fiesta. video. 27 min. with tchr's. guide. Nutmeg
Media. 2004. ISBN 0-9745563-1-9. $69.95.
PreS-Gr 3-Book by
Anne Miranda. Illustrated by Spanish school children, these bilingual alphabet
stories are presented consecutively in three distinct versions: English
language, Spanish language, and as a combined English/Spanish program.
VIDEO/DVD
Ana Maria Matute: Dreams into Words. video or DVD. 31 min.
(closed captioned). Films for the Humanities & Sciences. ISBN
0-7365-83249-1. video $129.95, DVD: $139.95.
Gr 8 Up-This program
features interviews with Matute and readings from her works, as well as insights
of experts.
Bonjour Les Amis (Series). 3 DVDs. 2:26 hrs. with tchr's.
guide. Prod. by Labyrinth Media and Wonderland Entertainment. Dist. by Monterey
Media. ISBN 1-56994-623-X. $54.95 ser., $19.95 ea.
Gr all
levels-Moustache has exciting adventures with his human and animal
friends in this introduction to French.
Como los Perros de la Pradera (Prairie Dog Pioneers). video.
20 min. with tchr's. guide. Nutmeg Media. ISBN 0-9747118-4-5.
$49.95.
PreS-Gr 5-A young girl doesn't want to leave her
home to become a pioneer on the Texas prairie. This adaptation presented in
Spanish is based on a true story about the westward movement.
La Cucaracha Martina. video. 10 min. with tchr's. guide.
Nutmeg Media. ISBN 0-9747118-9-4. $49.95.
PreS-Gr 3-This
Caribbean folktale, presented in Spanish, recounts the adventures of a little
cockroach. Retold and illustrated by Daniel Moroton.
El Guardian del Pantano (The Keeper of the Swamp). video. 11
min. with tchr's. guide. Nutmeg Media. ISBN 0-9747118-1-0.
$49.95.
PreS-Gr 5-A young boy confronts his fears and learns
the secrets of the swamp in this adventure set in the Louisiana bayou and
presented in Spanish. By Ann Garrett.
Hola Amigos (Series). 3 DVDs. with tchr's. guide. Monterey
Media. ISBN 1-56994-622-1. $54.95 ser., $19.95 ea.
Gr all
levels-Learn Spanish with Paco, the Chihuahua. Learn the Spanish words
for numbers, letters, pets, food, and much more in a series of adventures.
El Hombre de los Cangrejos (The Crab Man). video. 9 min.
with tchr's. guide. Nutmeg Media. ISBN 0-9747118-2-9. $49.95.
PreS-Gr 5-In
this Jamaican tale, presented in Spanish, a young boy must choose between
helping his family and being kind to animals. By Patricia Van West.
Jaja, Jiji, Cuac (Giggle, Giggle, Quack). video. 10 min.
(closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Weston Woods. ISBN 0-78820-524-2.
$29.95.
PreS-Gr 3-Farmer Brown goes on vacation, leaving his brother Bob in
charge. Little does Bob know that Duck has gone around changing all of Farmer
Brown's instructions on how to take care of things. In Spanish.
La Layenda de Mexicatl (The Legend of the
Mexicatl). video. 10 min. with tchr's. guide. Nutmeg Media. ISBN
0-974118-3-7. $49.95.
PreS-Gr 5-This Mexican legend, presented in Spanish,
explains how a courageous young boy grows up to lead his people out of the
desert to their new home in Mexico. By Jo Harper.
Pato para Presidente (Duck for President). video. 13 min.
(closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Weston Woods. ISBN 0-78820-525-0.
$29.95.
PreS-Gr 3-Duck decides to enter politics. Follow his
rise, and fall, from power. In Spanish.
La Señora de la Caja de Carton (The Lady in the Box). video.
11 min. with tchr's. guide. Nutmeg Media. ISBN 0-974118-0-2).
$49.95.
PreS-Gr 5-In this story, in Spanish, it is winter in
the city and two children are moved by the plight of a homeless woman who lives
in their neighborhood. By Ann McGovern.
AUDIO
Believe in Yourself (Joy Stories Series). 1 CD. 20
min. Joy Stories. ISBN 0-9745977-5-9. $14.
PreS-Gr 4-In Spanish. The story of a sea turtle that struggles to overcome
obstacles to reach the ocean from its sandy nest.
Mas Espanol con Ritmo. 1 CD. with tchr's. guide, lyrics,
sheet music. Calliope Music. ISBN 0-9718098-0. $21.99.
K-Gr
6-Teaches Spanish. The guide contains over 20 songs, information,
words, English translation, activities, and sheet music. The CD contains the
songs.
El Perro Vagabundo (The Stray Dog). 1 cassette. with
paperback book. Live Oak Media. ISBN 1-59112-935-4. $16.95.
PreS-Gr
4-This Caldecott Honor Book is the story of a family who finds, loses,
and finally adopts a stray dog. In Spanish.
Samantha and Starlight (Joy Stories Series). 1 CD. 20
min. Joy Stories. ISBN 0-9745977-4-0. $14.
PreS-Gr 4-In
Spanish. the story of a young girl with great confidence, determination, and a
strong belief in how to take charge of a situation.
Teach Me Spanish Spiritual Songs. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 45
min. Teach Me Tapes. cassette, ISBN 0-934633-73-8: $13.95; CD, ISBN
0-934633-74-6: $15.95.
PreS-Gr 6-21 songs, stories, prayers,
and activities.
VIDEO/DVD
Singing & Signing Hebrew Blessings & Songs, Vol. 1.
DVD. 60 min. Judy Caplan Ginsburgh. #DVD0111. $25.
Gr in
service-Judy
Caplan Ginsburgh instructs teachers in signing the alphabet and eight Hebrew
blessings and songs on a beginners level.
