Multimedia Buyers' Directory 2005 D-F
-- School Library Journal, 8/1/2005
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www.deeprootedmusic.com
253/826-2115
I Love My Shoes. 1 CD. approx. 35 min. with lyrics. #DRD0012. $14.
PreS-Gr 3–Original, upbeat, and thoroughly entertaining songs and poems from Parents’ Choice Award-winning singer, songwriter, and poet Eric Ode.
DISCOVERYSCHOOL
www.discoverschool.com
888/892-3484 Biomes (Series). 5 videos or 5 DVDs. 55 min. ea. video, ISBN 1-59527-034-5: $219.95 ser.; DVD, ISBN 1-59527-044-2: $249.95 ser.
Gr 6-12–Ever since the Earth was formed, land and sea have battled to claim the coastline.Segments cover this epic struggle as well as the habitats and adaptions of several marine species. Empires of Early Africa. video or DVD. 55 min. video, ISBN 1-59527-155-4: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-59527-176-7: $69.95.
Gr 6-12–Tour sub-Saharan Africa and look at the ancient civilizations that flourished in this fertile land and the influence they’ve had on Islam. Includes one feature and three shorter segments: “The Nile: Where Egypt Began,” “Nefertiti Resurrected,” “Sub-Saharan Survey,” and “Islam Comes to Timbuktu.” Forensic Detectives (Series). 3 videos or 3 DVDs. 1:43 hrs. video, ISBN 1-59527-036-1: $129.95 ser.; DVD, ISBN 1-59527-046-9: $159.95 ser.
Gr 6-12–Students work alongside real-life forensic investigators who glean amazing information from physical evidence. Segments cover the study of archaeological finds, site evidence, DNA, and the human body. Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye (Series). 8 videos or 8 DVDs. 55 min. ea. video: $379.95 ser., DVD: $409.95 ser.
Gr 6-12–Bill Nye’s insightful interviews feature lively and dramatic accounts of how the great discoveries of science were made, how they impacted the development of scientific knowledge, and how they touch our lives. Ultimate Guide: Human Body. video or DVD. 51 min. video, ISBN 1-59527-041-8: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-59527-051-5: $69.95.
Gr 6-12–When illness strikes, how does the body react to protect itself?Segments cover basic physiology, the job of the immune system, and a treatment for cancer that channels the body’s own resistance. DUNE DISC
www.LeonardoMusic.com
312/399-5124 Makin’ Lemonade. 1 CD. 42 min. $12.99.
PreS-Gr 4–Songs with themes of self-esteem, tolerance, safety, imagination, creativity and nature featuring diverse rhythms and styles by award-winning songwriter Leonardo. With fun acoustic instrumentation, intelligent lyrics, memorable melodies, and vocal help from his Down Syndrome younger brother, it’s a recording for kids of all abilities.
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www.edvantagemedia.com
800/375-5100 New Idea of Special Education. video or DVD. 55 min. video, ISBN 0-9758806-1-6: $49.95; DVD, ISBN 0-9758806-2-4: $54.95.
Gr professional, parents–This program will help educators and parents better understand the recent changes to the law governing Special Education. EDVENTURE SOFTWARE
www.edven.com
203/299-0289 Soccer Math. 1 CD-ROM. Systems: Win 98 & later, Macintosh OS 9 & later. ISBN 0-9661683-4-8. $29.95.
Gr 2-6–Score a goal like Mia Hamm or bend it like Beckham. Through multiple skills levels test your knowledge in place values, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, U.S. and metric measurement, greatest common factors, least common multiples, fractions, decimals and percents. Practice problems at your own pace or through a timed game. EMPIRE PICTURES
www.empirepicturesusa.com
212/629-3097 I Am the Cheese. DVD. 1:40 hrs. $26.98.
Gr 6 Up–Imagine discovering that your entire life has been a fiction, your identity has been altered, and a new famly history has been created. This live-action production of Robert Cormier’s young adult thriller stars Robert Wagner, Cynthia Nixon, and Robert McNaughton. ERGO MEDIA
www.jewishvideo.com
201/692-0404 Alef Bet Blast-Off Jewish Holiday. DVD. 1:55 hrs. Prod. by Blast-Off Prods. and the Jewish Television Network. ISBN 1-56082-310-0. $39.95.
PreS-Gr 4–Covers the four major Jewish Holidays of Hanukkah, Purim, Passover, and Rosh Hashanah and introduces children to traditional Jewish values and teaches how relevant they are in today’s modern world. With a sprinkle of his magic matzah meal, Mitzvah Mouse takes puppet characters, David and Rachel, back in time to meet some of the most important people in Jewish history. Allo Allo Aleph.DVD. 30 min. ISBN 1-56082-307-0. $24.95.
PreS-Gr 1–Teaches the Hebrew alphabet through the immersion method. Each letter is colorfully animated, sounded, and followed by popular children’s Hebrew songs and poems with entertaining short video clips. In addition to teaching letters, over 40 Hebrew vocabulary words are introduced.
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www.fepi.com
512/494-0338 Facing Death: Providing Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Comfort to Loved Ones. 33 min. with content outline, resource list. $59.95. Facing Death Facing Grief: Teens Healing at CampBrave Heart. video or DVD. 22 min. with content outline, resource list. $99.
FESTIVAL DISTRIBUTION
http://festival.bc.ca
800/633-8282 Rick Scott: The Electric Snowshoe. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 28 min. Prod. by Jester Records. cassette, ISBN 0-9681087-3-3: $13; CD, ISBN 0-9681087-8-4: $15.
PreS-Gr 6–Includes: “Spike McCool,” “Sneakers,” “Whimmydiddle,” and “My Friend Has the Biggest Ears in the World.” Parents’ Choice approved. Rick Scott: Philharmonic Fool. 1 cassette or 1 CD.52 min. Prod. by Jester Records. cassette, ISBN 0-9681087-1-7: $13; CD, ISBN 0-9681087-0-9: $15.
PreS-Gr 6–1996 Juno nominee (Canada’s Grammy Awards). Rick Scott: Rick Around the Rock. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 38 min. Prod. by Jester Records. cassette, ISBN 0-9681087-2-5: $13; CD, ISBN 0-9733515-1-9: $15. PreS-Gr 6–Contains some of Rick’s most requested songs including “My Family,” “Eh Canada,” “Elephant Ride” and “Yo Mo Concerto,” a hip hop introduction to Mozart. FILM IDEAS
www.filmideas.com
800/375-5100 Central America: North American Geoquest (Series). 7 videos or 7 DVDs. 22 min. ea. video, ISBN 1-56968-540-1: $1,300 ser., $195 ea.; DVD, ISBN 1-56968-532-0: $1,300 ser., $195 ea. Includes: Belize; Guatemala; El Salvador; Honduras; Nicaragua; Costa Rica; Panama.
Gr 4-12–Shot on location, each program provides easy-to-follow segments on the culture, geography, climate, and contemporary life of the people and cities within each country. Continents of the World (Series). 7 videos or 7 DVDs. 15 min. ea. video,ISBN 1-57557-647-3: $1,150 ser., $175 ea.; DVD, ISBN 1-57557-671-6: $1,295 ser., $195 ea. Includes: North America; South America; Europe; Asia; Africa; Antarctica; Australia.
K-Gr 5–With a primary focus on the geography of the continents, each program also proceeds into the additional cross-curricular disciplines of science, nature, and history. Financial Fitness (Series). 4 videos or 4 DVDs. 23 min. ea. video, ISBN 1-57557-632-5: $675 ser., $175 ea., DVD, ISBN 1-57557-633-3: $675 ser., $175 ea. Includes: Taking Credit for Your Credit; Valuing Your Money; Saving Here…Saving Now; Identity Theft.
Gr 8-12–This series will help young adults learn to appreciate the value of their money by presenting the pleasures and pitfalls of financial responsibility. From credit to interest and all the money stops in between, viewers learn successful strategies to remain financially fit. My Neighborhood, My Community (Series). 6 videos or 6 DVDs. 19 min. ea. video, ISBN 1-57557-574-4: $995 ser., $175 ea.; DVD, ISBN 1-57557-575-2: $1,100 ser., $195 ea. Includes: People in the City; Nature in the City; People in theSuburbs; Nature in theSuburbs; People in the Country; Nature in the Country.
K-Gr 4–This series offers young learners a fascinating look at the unique aspects of living in the heart of a bustling city, out in the suburbs, or in the wide-open spaces found in the country. Viewers will benefit from a cross-curriculum approach. WorldQuest (Series). 10 videos or 10 DVDs. 25 min. ea. video, ISBN 1-57557-330-X: $1,700 ser., $175 ea.; DVD, ISBN 1-57557-341-5: $2,100 ser., $225.00 ea. Includes: Thailand, Vietnam, Australia/New Zeland, Scotland/Ireland, England/Wales, Spain, Italy, Germany, Greece, South Africa.
Gr 4-12–Designed to enhance the World History, Geography. and Social Studies curriculums. Included in each program are chapters on geography, government, economy, culture, early history, population, and modern appearance. FILMS MEDIA GROUP
www.filmsmediagroup.com
800/257-5126 Driving Tactics (Series).3 videos or 3 DVDs. 20 min. ea. with tchr’s. guide. Prod. by Meridian Education. #34604, $159.95 ser., $59.95 ea.
Gr 9-12–This driver education series is hosted by NASCAR Rookie of the Year David Reutimann. Correlates to National Health Education Standards: Achieving Health Literacy; Joint Committee for National School Health Education and the American Cancer Society; and National Educational Technology Standards. Eight Themes of Biology. CD-ROM. Systems: Win 95 & later, Macintosh 8.x & later. Prod. by Cambridge Educational. #33990. $99.95; 8 laminated posters, #34000: $59.95.
Gr 8-12–Explores themes of biology and science as defined by the AP Biology Development Committee: Science as a Process, Relationship of Structure to Function, Evolution, Regulation, Energy Transfer, Interdependence in Nature, Continuity and Change, and Science, Technology, and Society. Integrating Media into the Classroom (Set). 2 videos or 2 DVDs. 30 min. ea. with tchr’s. guide, workbook. Prod. by Cambridge Educational. video: #34582, DVD: #34585. $84.95 set, $49.95 ea.
In service-–Use technology to improve your lessons. Educators and media specialists experienced in integrating media into the classroom share their in-depth knowledge. Correlates to National Education Technology Standards for Teachers from the International Society of Technology Education.On-demand English subtitles. Teaching Writing: A Process Approach--Level 1. video or DVD. 45 min. with tchr’s. guide, workbook. Prod. by Cambridge Educational. #33991. $149.95.
Gr 6-10–Outlines the “process model” of teaching writing, in which the instructor treats students as fellow writers involved in a creative progression of ideas and actions. Correlates to English Language Arts standards and Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) Information. Work It Out! Strategies for Resolving Conflict. video or DVD. 22 min. with tchr’s. guide, workbook. Prod. by Cambridge Educational. #34016. $49.95; 6 laminated posters, #33856: $39.95.
Gr 6-12–Uses scenario analysis to model four key conflict resolution strategies: taking the person out of the problem; focusing on issues, not egos; being objective; and creating win-win solutions. Correlates to National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Project 2061. FINE MEDIA GROUP
www.finemediagroup.com
800/FMG-2000 Arabian Sinbad. DVD. 60 min. Prod. by Emari Toons.
Gr all levels–Designed to help children learn Arabic. Children are immersed into a world where only Arabic is spoken. The kit contains bilingual supplementary learning materials to make learning Arabic easy. Bah Ya Bah. DVD. 1 hr. Prod. by Star Animation. ISBN 1-932008-29-2. $25.
Gr all levels–Six short stories from the Middle East that teach important lessons. Bah Ya Bah 2. DVD. 63 min. Prod. by Emari Toons. ISBN 1-932008-44-6. $25.
Gr all levels–Teaches four meaningful life lessons. The Jar. DVD. 63 min. Prod. by Star Animation. ISBN 1-932008-28-4. $25.
Gr all levels–An award-winning film about a family and the mystery behind a buried treasure. THE FIRST WAVE
www.thefirstwave.com
917/620-2422 Fundamentals, Vol. 1. video or DVD. approx. 30 min. video: $15.95, DVD: $19.45.
PreS–An introduction to speech and object identification that includes colors, shapes, numbers, words, and other age-appropriate concepts. On-screen host Melissa Neumann escorts a child through cartoon and live-action images, including animated stars, enunciating clearly.
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