Multimedia Buyers' Directory 2005 T-Z
-- School Library Journal, 8/1/2005
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www.tmwmedia.com
310/577-8581 Kids Go to Court. DVD. 20 min. with tchr's. guide. #K4037DVD. $64.95.
Gr 6 Up–This program combines live action and animation to teach kids about the justice system and demonstrate the court procedure through a mock trial. Students will learn how societal disputes result in a trial, the role of lawyers, judges, bailiffs, the jury and witnesses. Subjects covered include: the court house, trial, jury, judge, attorney, bailiff, witness, oath. jury box, swearing in, verdict, and more. Teens at Risk (Series). 5 videos or 5 DVDs. range: 10-23 min. video, #Q366-370: $59.95 ea.; DVD, #Q366-370DVD: $64.95 ea. Includes: Youth and Guns; Youth and Drugs; Teenage Depression; Wasting Away. Addiction and Depression.
Gr 7-12–The series reveals first-hand how young people deal with and overcome the very real challenges encountered as part of their growing up. Personal interviews and real life stories teach students how seemingly overwhelming problems can be overcome. Gives viewers messages of hope and support. Special Kids: Speech & Skill Development (Series). 11 videos or 11 DVDs. range: 30-45 min. ea. with tchr's. guides. video: $39.95 ea., DVD: $44.95 ea.#K4025--4035. Includes: The Alphabet; Numbers and Quantities; Shapes; Colors; All About Me; All Clean; Around the House; Let's Go Out; A Day at School; All About Jesus.
Gr 6-11–Designed to teach quality, effective, integrated learning for children with autism spectrum disorder, Down Syndrome, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, dyslexia, and other learning disabilities. TELEVISION PRODUCTION GROUP
www.integrity-matters.com
800/250-8280 Integrity Matters™: Kindness (Integrity Matters™ Series). video or DVD. 26 min. with tchr's, guide. video: # IM06V, DVD: #IM06D. $59.95.
G 1-5–Takes viewers on a character changing adventure through the eyes (and voice) of Emily, the family dog. Kids will be entertained as they discover the importance of kindness in every aspect of life. THINKEROO STUDIOS
www.thinkeroo.com
800/583-1988 The Monkeydoos: Gallop, Hop and Stomp! (The Monkeydoos Series). video or DVD. 30 min. ISBN 1-929944-60-8. $14.95.
PreS-Gr 1–Get fit! Get smart! The Monkeydoos is a movement and learning-based series designed to help toddlers and young children develop gross and fine motor skills through guided activities. It will also help in a child's cognitive, physical, and social development. THINKMAP, INC.
www.thevisualthesaurus.com
212/285-8600 Visual Thesaurus 3. CD-ROM. with tchr's. guide. Systems: Win 98 & later, Macintosh OSX & later. ISBN 0-9742665-0-7. $29.95.
Gr all levels–The Visual Thesaurus is an animated display of words and meanings—a visual representation of the English language. Looking up a word creates a visual image with your word in the center connected to meanings and related words. TWO OF A KIND
www.twoofakind.com
215/782-8258 So Many Ways to Be Smart. 1 CD. 51 min. with lyrics. ISBN 7-83707-03530-7. $15.
PreS-Gr 6-–8 songs for kids/families, including a funky song about human rights, a song by 4th graders about Harriet Tubman, a hard-rock song about cold-blooded animals, a reggae tune about libraries, an a cappella song about llamas, a calypso song about multiple intelligences, a peace song in Spanish, and more.
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www.vermontfolklifecenter.org
802/388-4964 Prisoners of War: A Story of Four American Soldiers. 1 CD.58:54 min. $14.95.
Gr 7-12–A gripping audio documentary about four World War II veterans who were captured by the Germans in the first days of the Battle of the Bulge and held as POWs until the War's end. VIDEO AIDED INSTRUCTION
www.videoaidedinstruction.com
800/238-1512 Learning English Steps 1-2-3. 9 DVDs. 12 hrs. with online study guide. ISBN 1-57385-141-8. $359.95 ser.
Gr 7 Up–For beginning ESL-ELL students. Using colorful computer graphics and time-tested teaching methods, this comprehensive set includes over 80 "real world" lessons in using English--listening, speaking, reading, and writing. SAT Critical Reading. 4 DVDs. 6 hrs. with online study guide. ISBN 1-57385-151-5. $159.95 ser.
Gr 10-12–This program can help you decipher even the most challenging reading passages and cryptic sentence completions. Best of all, you'll learn to answer all types of SAT Critical Reading questions quickly, easily, and accurately. SAT Math. 5 DVDs. 10 hrs. with online study guide. ISBN 1-57385-153-1. $159.95 ser.
Gr 10-12–Teaches students how to answer all types of SAT math questions quickly, easily, and accurately. They learn how to combine their knowledge of math with a good measure of "outside the box" thinking that they won't learn in math class. SAT Writing. 4 DVDs. 6:24 hrs. with online study guide. ISBN 1-57385-152-3. $159.95 ser.
Gr 10-12–This extensive review teaches students how to craft a high-scoring essay and answer all types of SAT writing questions quickly, easily, and accurately. Plus, it explains the complex rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics so students can easily understand them. Writing the Perfect College Admission Essay. 2 DVDs. 4 hrs. with online study guide. ISBN 1-57385-165-5. $79.95 set.
Gr 10-12–Make your college application stand out from the crowd. From advice on picking a topic to tips for sounding smart, this easy-to-use program will teach students how to craft a memorable and impressive essay that sparkles with polish and panache. THE VIDEO PROJECT
www.videoproject.com
800/4-PLANET The Infinite: Renewable Energy Curriculum for the Contemporary Middle & High School Student. video. 12 min. #INF-885-V: $79.95.
Gr 7-12–Introduces the concepts and benefits of renewable energy. Illustrates the emerging technologies of wind, solar, and hydrogen. While aerial photography of wind turbines captures the imagination of students, engaging diagrams demonstrate the fundamental science behind these technologies. Kilowatt Ours: Energy Conservation and Renewables. video. 35 min. #KIL-881-V. $95.
Gr 9 Up–Did you know that by recycling a single aluminum can we conserve enough energy to power a regular TV for an hour? Did you know that if every home in America used just one energy efficient light bulb that we would instantly cut greenhouse gas emissions by 1 trillion pounds per year?This film demonstrates how easy it is to conserve energy that is produced from traditional sources as well as the many ways the average consumer can easily become part of the renewable energy revolution. The Venus Theory. video. 52 min. #VEN-902-V: $99.
Gr 10 Up–Delves into the science behind climate change and the greenhouse effect on Earth. With compelling arguments from leading climate scientists, the film serves as an excellent discussion starter for any class investigating the truth behind global warming and the greenhouse effect. Wind Over Water: The Debate Over Wind Power. video. 52 min. #WIN-886-V. $95.
Gr 10 Up–Raising critical questions on the topics of ecology and economy, the film is a landmark case study that explores the national and local need for green energy, the wind power industry in North America, and one community's struggle with the prospect of embracing or rejecting a clean power source that would supply over 75 percent of its electricity. VISION VIDEO
www.visionvideo.com
800/523-0226 Agent Abbey. video or DVD. 30 min. (closed captioned). $19.99.
Gr 6 Up–A docudrama dealing with persecution of Christians in China. Abbey, a typical teenager from Tennessee, enjoys being a Christian, going to church, and having fun with her friends. She finds herself on a daring mission and vows to carry the message of the persecuted church to Christians back in America. Torchlighters: Jim Elliot.video or DVD. 28 min. video: $14.99, DVD: $17.99.
Gr 7-12–Jim Elliot spent his youth preparing to share the Gospel with those who'd never heard it.Nothing could have prepared him for the challenges he'd face in the jungles of Ecuador. How could Jim and his team break down the hostile barriers?We follow Jim's adventures as he answers God's call. VISUAL LEARNING CO.
www.visuallearningco.com
800/453-8481 Chemistry in Action (Series). 4 videos or 4 DVDs. 20 min. ea. with tchr's. guide. video: ISBN 1-59234-100-4, DVD: ISBN 1-59234-105-5. $299 ser.
Gr 5-9–This live-action series presents a detailed review of the important concepts in middle school physical sciencerelating to the periodic table, bonding, reactions, and compounds in chemistry. The series covers the major topics in the National Science Education Standards, AAAS Benchmarks for Science Literacy, and major texts. Genetics (Series). 4 videos or 4 DVDs. 20 min. ea. with tchr's. guide. video: ISBN -59234-112-8, DVD: ISBN 1-59234-117-9. $299 ser.
Gr 5-9–This live-action series presents a detailed review of the important concepts in middle school physical science relating to heredity, fundamentals of genetics, genetic discoveries and laws, and DNA. It covers the major topics in the National Science Education Standards, AAAS Benchmarks for Science Literacy, and major texts. Geologic History (Series). 4 videos or 4 DVDs. 20 min. ea. with tchr's. guide. video: ISBN 1-59234-124-1, DVD: ISBN 1-59234-129-2. $299 ser.
Gr 5-9–This live-action series presents a detailed review of the important concepts in middle school physical science relating to the formation of Earth, continental drift, plate tectonics, fossils, and geology of North America. It covers the major topics in the National Science Education Standards, AAAS Benchmarks for Science Literacy, and major texts. Matter in Action (Series). 4 videos or 4 DVDs. 20 min. ea. with tchr's. guide. video: ISBN 1-59234-094-6, DVD: ISBN 1-59234-099-7. $299 ser.
Gr 5-9–This live-action series presents a detailed review of the important concepts in middle school physical science relating to matter, solids, liquids, gases, elements, compounds, mixtures, and atoms. The series covers the major topics in the National Science Education Standards, AAAS Benchmarks for Science Literacy, and major texts. Scientific Processes (Series). 4 videos or 4 DVDs. 20 min. ea. with tchr's. guide. video: ISBN 1-59234-106-3, DVD: ISBN 1-59234-111-X. $299 ser.
Gr 5-9–This live-action series presents a detailed review of the important concepts in middle school physical sciencerelating to safety, measuring, science fair projects, observations, and data. It series covers the major topics in the National Science Education Standards, AAAS Benchmarks for Science Literacy, and major texts.
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www.wailana.com
800/228-5145 Wai Lana's Little Yogis™ Daydream. DVD. 30 min.ISBN 1-932493-32-8. $12.95.
PreS-Gr 5–This naptime cartoon is filled with secret waterfalls, hot air balloon rides, pink elephants, happy monkeys, and dancing butterflies. WHY BOTHER FILMS
www.whybotherfilms.com
303-359-8196 Evolution–Why Bother? video or DVD. 24 min. $34.95.
Gr 8-12–Explains why evolution is important in everyday life. Geology–Why Bother? video or DVD. 26 min. $34.95.
Gr 8-12–Chapters are self contained for individual use. Explains why geology is important in everyday life. WIGGLES N' TUNES
www.wigglesntunes.com
800/444-0507 The Playin' Collection. 1 CD. 66:44 min. with lyric/activity songbook.ISBN 0-9723972-3-X. $16.95.
PreS-K–Over 30 songs with hands-on feet-tapping, sing-along, wiggle-along, and play-along fun. Includes tonal and rhythm patterns providing "a balanced musical diet for children to grow on." Features The Wiggle Ensemble and Miss Wiggles. The Singin' Collection. 1 CD. 65:15 min. with lyric/activity songbook. ISBN 0-9723972-1-3. $16.95.
PreS-K–Includes more than 30 familiar children's favorite folk tunes performed with a unique twist. Features The Wiggle Ensemble and Miss Wiggles. The Wigglin' Collection. 1 CD. 59:15 min. with lyric/activity songbook. ISBN 0-97233972-0-5. $16.95.
PreS-K–More than 30 upbeat and lively multicultural folk songs performed with a unique twist. Features The Wiggle Ensemble and Miss Wiggles. WOMEN MAKE MOVIES
www.wmm.com
212/925-0606 Desire. video or DVD. 84 min. #H05877. $89.
Gr 9 Up–Documents the challenges and desires of a group of young women in New Orleans—two teenagers from the Desire housing projects, a single mother from a working-class suburb, and two girls from a prestigious private high school—by letting them film their own stories. Girl Wrestler. video or DVD. 53 min. #H05857. $89.
Gr 6 Up–13-year-old Tara Neal bucks traditional expectations by insisting that girls and boys should be able to wrestle on the same mat. Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Diane Zander follows Tara's journey to the national championships as she battles sexism, family issues, pressures to lose weight, and fierce policy debates over Title IX. Maid in America. video. 58 min. #H05875. $89.
Gr 6 Up–They clean other people's homes and raise other families' children—often leaving their own families behind. This film provides an intimate look into the lives of three Latina immigrants working as nannies and housekeepers in Los Angeles, three of the nearly 100,000 domestic workers living in that city today. Tomboys! Feisty Girls & Spirited Women. video or DVD. 28 min. #H05854. $89.
Gr 6 Up–Are tomboys "tamed" once they reach adolescence? This documentary celebrates four real-life tomboys of various ages: African-American teenager, Jay Gillespie; firefighter, Tracy Driscoll; lesbian artist/boxer, Nancy Brooks Brody; and 94-year-old political activist, "Granny D.," making the connection between the rebel girl and spirited woman gloriously clear. Troop 1500: Girl Scouts Beyond Bars. video or DVD. 69 min. #H05876. $89.
Gr 6 Up–Their mothers may be convicted thieves, murderers, and drug dealers, but the girls of Troop 1500 want to be doctors, social workers, and marine biologists. Meeting once a month at Hilltop Prison in Texas, this unique Girl Scout Troop brings daughters together with their inmate mothers, offering them a chance to rebuild their broken relationships. WORLDS TOGETHER
www.worldstogether.com
617/354-2207 East Africa. DVD. 78 min. $39.95.
Gr 7 Up–Explores Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar and Ethiopia in detail. Features the 800 year old Christian Orthodox churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia, the tragic Ugandan history of Idi Amin, local cuisine, and African football. East Africa for Kids. DVD. 34 min. #WTC103D. $29.95.
Gr 1-6–Examines Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Zanzibar. Topics covered include transportation, cuisine, and sports. Several young Africans are interviewed. Ethiopia: A Portrait. DVD. 87 min. #WTC100D. $39.95.
Gr 7 Up-Explores Ethiopian landmarks ranging from the ancient walled city of Harar to the bustling capital of Addis Ababa, from the northern treasures of Gonder and Lalibela to Ethiopia's southern plains, home to more than 40 ethnic groups.
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www.yellowmoon.com
800/497-4385 Eye of the Beholder. 1 CD. 78 min. ISBN 0-938756-72-9. $14.95.
Gr 4 Up–Heather Forest's versions of "Beauty and the Beast," "Dame Ragnel," and "The Nightingale" speak with clarity and insight on the relativity of perception when it comes to our understanding of beauty, love, grief, and greed. The five stories are told in Forest's musical style that blends poetry, song, and prose. Challahs and Latkas: Stories for Shabbat and Hanukkah. 1 CD. 70 min. ISBN 0-938756-69-9. $14.95.
Gr 3 Up–Cindy Rivka Marshall's first recording celebrates Jewish rituals, miracles, and delicacies. Children and adults will enjoy these folktales featuring infectious songs, strong characters, and a wonderful sense of humor and awe. Sometimes the Soul: Two Novellas of Sicily. 4 CDs. 4:25 hrs. ISBN 0-938756-70-2. $39.95.
Gr 9 Up–The universal themes in Timpanelli's stories are expressed through the oral tradition. These two novellas explore, within a traditional framework, the lives of two highly untraditional women.
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