Periodicals Information Directory 2008
By Staff -- School Library Journal, 5/16/2008
|
Also in this article:
BOOK AND BOOK REVIEWS CHILDREN EDUCATION FILM GIFTED EDUCATION HEALTH INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS LIBRARY MATHEMATICS PET CARE SCIENCE VIDEO REVIEW |
Descriptive copy for the periodicals listed in this directory was written by the publishers themselves. All information not enclosed by quotation marks represents the statements of the periodicals' publishers, who have paid for the entries in this directory.
BOOK AND BOOK REVIEWS
Críticas: An English Speaker's Guide to the Latest Spanish Language Titles. 2x/yr Print; Críticas Connection e-newsletter. Reed Business Information, 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010. To sign up for a free subscription to E-Newsletter or Print Edition e-criticas@reedbusiness.com. www.criticasmagazine.com.
Críticas is the only magazine in English devoted to the U.S. Spanish-language publishing market. Criticasmagazine.com offers a searchable review database, full access to Críticas's Spanish-Language Publishing Marketplace Directory, the hottest industry news, and monthly best seller lists for adult fiction and nonfiction, video, and audio. The web site is complemented by a free e-newsletter—Críticas Connection, now available twice a month—and two print issues a year, one in June for distribution at BEA and ALA, and one in November for the Guadalajara and Miami Book Fairs. Both the web site and newsletter are free to the public and registration is not required to access any of the articles, reviews, or archives.
The Horn Book Magazine. 1924. 6/yr. $34.95 for new subscribers. (Renewals: $50 for individuals; $63 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.
Publishers Weekly. 1872. 51/yr. US $239.99; Canada/Mexico $299.99; International $399.99. Reed Business Information, 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010. 800-278-2991. Outside US call 515-247-2984. www.publishersweekly.com.
Publishers Weekly is the leading trade publication for U.S. and international book publishing needs and serves all segments involved in the creation, production, marketing and sale of the written word in book, audio, video and electronic formats. A 135-year-old magazine — with over 100,000 dedicated readers — PW is the prime source of comprehensive news and provides unique industry data, including bestseller lists in multiple categories; industry statistics and news; and more than 8,000 critical book and spoken-word audio reviews annually.
CHILDREN
Crinkles. 1998. 6 issues bimonthly. $36 per year (outside United States: $43). Libraries Unlimited, 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881. 1(800) 225-5800 ext 4488. Fax (203)-454-8662 Web site: http://www.crinkles.com. ISSN 1522-5631. Samples and back issues available. Also available through subscription agencies.
Crinkles (a magazine for children 7-12) stimulates curiosity about people, places, things, and events—real and imaginary—engaging children in learning and building thinking skills. Each issue features over a dozen articles and hands-on activities that connect to all areas of the curriculum and are designed to develop skills in critical thinking, independent research, and study habits. Recommendations for books, audio/video tapes, and Web sites are included as well.
Kiki Magazine. Quarterly, 72 pages, Trim: 8.5” x 11” Perfect bound, 4/color, Glossy cover. Price: $7.95 / issue Subscription: $24.00 annually Publisher: B-books, Ltd., 214 E. 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 www.kikimag.com
Kiki is an award-winning fashion magazine and creativity journal published for tween girls with style and substance. Design elements allow readers to create directly on the pages. 7 departments in each issue cover topics such as: From the Studio: design, clothing, shoes; Art Bin: art tools and projects; World Beat: international destinations; and Kiki Care: healthy habits. Kiki enables each reader to develop her style and gain self-confidence.
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 back issues: $200. 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 education and nature themes. Celebrates cultural diversity with original art, writing and photos by youth and adults. Welcomes bilingual writings. Contains international news, book reviews and Parent /Teacher Page. No advertisements. Recent themes include China and India, African, Native, Asian and Latin American cultures, disability, intercultural adoption, women, nature, exchange students, world religions and spirituality. Annual Book Awards and Youth Awards. Now in its 20th year! A must for all youth / juvenile collections! Winner of NAME, EDPRESS, EEA, Writer, NewsStand Resources and Parent's Choice Awards.
Stone Soup. 1973. 6 issues/yr. $37. Ed: Gerry Mandel. Stone Soup, 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 35th 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
School Library Media Activities Monthly. 1984. Monthly except July and August for $55 per year (outside United States: $68) by Libraries Unlimited, 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881-9962. 1(800) 225-5800 ext 4488. Fax (203) 454-8662. Web site: http//www.schoolibrarymedia.com. ISSN 0889-9371. Samples and back issues available. Order directly or through subscription agencies.
Stay abreast of current issues and trends with School Library Media Activities Monthly. In addition to providing links to a vast array of literature for students, it supports the K-12 library media specialist as you plan collaborative lessons and units with teachers. SLMAM helps strengthen information literacy skills and the research process and promotes the integration of technology into teaching and learning.
The Education Digest is published monthly September through May. Pamela Moore is the Managing Editor. 1 year subscription $48.00. Canada and foreign add $20.00. P.O. Box 8623, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8623 www.eddigest.com/subscribe.html
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.
THE MAILBOX® Magazine. 4 EDITIONS: PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN-GRADE 1, GRADES 2-3, and INTERMEDIATE. Published 6x/year, $29.95. Order directly or through subscription agencies. THE MAILBOX Magazine, PO Box 8345, Red Oak, IA 51591-1345. 1-800-334-0298. Web site: www.themailbox.com/magazines.
THE MAILBOX magazine is filled with grade-specific activities, new ideas to build core skills and ready-to-go materials. Written by teachers, THE MAILBOX is THE #1 IDEA MAGAZINE FOR TEACHERS®. Every issue includes anew skillsindex and ready-to-use repro-ducibles. Get all grade levels to support every student with content that is just right for them.
THE MAILBOX® BOOKBAG®. Published 6x/year, $39.95. Order directly or through subscription agencies. THE MAILBOX Magazine, PO Box 8345, Red Oak, IA 51591-1345. 1-800-334-0298. Web site: www.themailbox.com/magazines.
THE MAILBOX BOOKBAG magazine offers Literacy Ideas for Teachers®. Every issue supports literacy plans with teacher- tested ideas and ready-to-use literacy activities especially designed to help those struggling readers. BOOKBAG magazine gives teachers new ways to teach reading and writing that help bring students back to grade level.
TEACHER'S HELPER® Magazine. 4 EDITIONS: KINDERGARTEN, GRADE 1, GRADES 2-3, and INTERMEDIATE. Published 6x/year, $24.95. Order directly or through subscription agencies.
TEACHER'S HELPER® magazine provides skill-based practice sheets teachers need to help their students succeed. The perforated pages are ready to go for immediate use. Grade-specific reproducibles teach and reinforce the core skills students need to learn. Order one of each level to support all curriculums.
FILM
American Cinematographer. 1920. 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.
Since 1920, American Cinematographer has been the motion-picture industry's “magazine of record.” Each issue serves filmmakers 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 Steven Soderbergh comments, “When you've seen a film that you think is really extraordinarily shot and you want somebody to tell you how the rabbit got in the hat, American Cinematographer is invaluable. ” WWW.THEASC.COM
GIFTED EDUCATION
Imagine: Big Ideas for Bright Minds. 1993. The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth, 5801 Smith Ave. Ste. 400, Baltimore, MD 21209. 5x/yr., 36 pgs./issue. $35.00/yr. ISSN 1071-695X. Back issues available. (800) 548-1784; fax (410) 516-6968. cty.jhu.edu/imagine.
Imagine is for curious, motivated students in grades 7–12 who seek academic challenge and enrichment beyond the classroom. Filled with information and student-written articles about academic competitions, summer programs, and internships, Imagine also includes college-planning advice, reviews of selective universities, and profiles of exciting careers. A four-time Parents' Choice Gold Award winner, Imagine is also a valuable resource for parents, teachers, counselors, and librarians.
HEALTH
Counselor: The Magazine for Addiction Professionals. 1986. Bi-monthly, 6 issues $41.70 (Canada add $15.00/yr. S/H, foreign add $31.00/ yr. S/H) A Publication of Health Communications, Inc. Circ. 21,000. Back issues and sample copies available. Counselor Magazine, P.O. 15009, North Hollywood, CA 91615-9579. 800-998-0793. Mon-Fri 5am-5pm PST. www.counselormagazine.com. Order directly 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 and clinical supervision; professional certification; conferences, symposiums and seminars; and more.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Washington Report on Middle East Affairs. 1982. 9/yr. $29 US, $35 Canada, $70 International. P.O. Box 53062, Washington, DC 20009-9062. http://wrmea.com. 800-368-5788. Indexed. ISSN 8755-4917.
The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs is a uniquely informative 76-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
Library Hotline. 50/yr. US $119.99. International $159.99. Ed: Lynn Blumenstein. Reed Business Information, 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010. 800-278-2991. Outside the US call 515-247-2984. www.libraryhotline.com.
Library Hotline is the premiere source about library innovations and management trends, including breaking news and current issues. Weekly issues address library services for all age groups, as well as library construction, people in the news, technology, grants, fundraising, and election and legislative updates. Issues also include reports on professional conferences and seminars, library and information science graduate education, continuing education, and new products.
Library Journal. 1876. 20/yr. $149.99 US, $199.99 Canada/Mexico, $259.99 International. Reed Business Information, 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010. 800-588-1030. Outside US call 515-247-2984. 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, and the powerful peer-authored critical reviews of books, audio, video, web sites, magazines and more. Plus, a weekly LJXpress newsletter, a twice-weekly newswire for academic librarians, an annual Gold Book (formerly Buyer's Guide), announcement issues on reference and consumer health, and a quarterly supplement about technology, netConnect.
School Library Journal. 1954. Monthly. $129.99 US, $199.99 Canada/Mexico, $259.99 International. Reed Business Information, 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010. 800-595-1066. Outside US call 515-247-2984. www.slj.com.
School Library Journal, the world's most prolific reviewer of children's books and related multimedia, is read by librarians in both school library media centers and public libraries. In most cases, library media specialists are the school's on-site technology leaders and information experts. Today's school librarians collaborate with teachers, offer materials to help provide richer learning experiences, provide technology training to the faculty, and are the school's content/resources experts. Our public library readers work with children from birth though high school, introducing them to books and other media that will develop a love of reading and learning. School library media centers have budgets ranging from $1,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on the district. Our readers depend on SLJ to choose the best content and maximize their expenditures.
MATHEMATICS
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education. 1970. 5/yr. Membership: $161 for institutions; $105 for individuals. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1906 Association Dr., Reston, VA, 20191-1502; (800) 235-7566; Web site: www.nctm.org. Circ.: 7,700. 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. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Contact: Customer Service, 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191, 800.235.7566/703.620.9840, Fax: 703.476.2970, Email: nctm@nctm.org, Web: www.nctm.org
Devoted to the research interests of teachers of mathematics and mathematics education at all levels. 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; December and January are a combined issue). Membership: $104 for institutions; $78 for individuals. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1906 Association Dr., Reston, VA, 20191-1502; (800) 235-7566; Web site: www.nctm.org. Circ.: 32,500. Indexed: Biography Index, Contents Pages in Education, Current Index to Journals in Education, Education Index, Exceptional Child Education Resources, Literature Analysis of Microcomputer Publications, Mathematical Reviews, Media Review Digest, and Zentralblatt fur Didaktik der Mathematik. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).Contact: Customer Service, 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191, 800.235.7566/703.620.9840, Fax: 703.476.2970, Email: nctm@nctm.org, Web: www.nctm.org
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, 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 teachers' mathematical knowledge.
Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School. 1994. 9/yr. (August–May; December and January are a combined issue). Membership: $104 for institutions; $135 for K–8 schools; $78 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.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).Contact: Customer Service, 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191, 800.235.7566/703.620.9840, Fax: 703.476.2970, Email: nctm@nctm.org, Web: www.nctm.org
Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School addresses the learning needs of all middle school mathematics 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 explores students' developing a strong, conceptual mathematical understanding. Regular features include The Palette of Problems, The Thinking of Students, Cartoon Corner, Solve It!, and Window on Resources.
Teaching Children Mathematics. 1994. 9/yr. (August–May; December and January are a combined issue). Membership: $104 for institutions; $135 for K–8 schools; $78 for individuals. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1906 Association Dr., Reston, VA, 20191-1502; (800) 235-7566; Web site: www.nctm.org. Circ.: 26,800. 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. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).Contact: Customer Service, 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191, 800.235.7566/703.620.9840, Fax: 703.476.2970, Email: nctm@nctm.org, Web: www.nctm.org
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 elementary school mathematics. It also contains activities that are ready for classroom use, opinions on timely issues, information on promising projects, research, and more. Departments include Math by the Month, Reviewing and Viewing, Problem Solvers, and more.
PET CARE
Junior Pet Care magazine (Educational pet puzzle book for children 4 and above). 2006. One-year subscription £32 inc P/P. Max Morecroft c/o Pet Care magazine, 18c Melbourne Road, Stapleford, Notts, NG9 8LZ. England. To purchase, call Max Morecroft: 044 115 9390591 Web site: http://www.petcaremag.com Email: maxwell_morecroft@msn.com
Junior Pet Care, a puzzle magazine, is designed to teach children from the age of 4 onwards all about pets through pet puzzles, colouring and mazes. This magazine will open children's minds towards pets. Already bought as a teaching manual for the younger child. One reader's comment: “What a wonderful way to teach children. A must for the younger child.”
Pet Care magazine (All pets under one cover magazine). 2006. One-year subscription £50 inc P/P. Max Morecroft c/o Pet Care magazine, 18c Melbourne Road, Stapleford, Notts, NG9 8LZ. England. To purchase, call Max Morecroft: 044 115 9390591 Web site: http://www.petcaremag.com Email: maxwell_morecroft@msn.com
Pet Care magazine contains every type of pet all under one cover. Designed to give in-depth information on all aspects of pet care, and breeding. The magazine is currently read in schools, colleges and libraries. Graphic pictures and well-written articles makes this a very easy to understand magazine.
SCIENCE
KNOW: The Science Magazine For Curious Kids. 2006. Peter Piper Publishing Inc, 501-3960 Quadra St, Victoria, BC, V8X 4A3, Canada. Bimonthly (6 issues per year). $27. 1-888-477-5543. www.knowmag.ca. info@knowmag.ca. May order directly or through subscription agencies.
KNOW is an award-winning magazine designed to help answer those what, why, where, and how questions all kids ask. KNOW is engaging, fun, and full of ways to satisfy the natural curiosity of children ages 6 to 9. Each full-color issue is visually rich and packed with news, experiments, puzzles, dinosaurs, astronomy, the human body, and more.
YES Mag: The Science Magazine For Adventurous Minds. 1996. Peter Piper Publishing Inc, 501-3960 Quadra St, Victoria, BC, V8X 4A3, Canada. Bimonthly (6 issues per year). $27. 1-888-477-5543. www.yesmag.ca. info@yesmag.ca. May order directly or through subscription agencies.
Give kids a helping hand — without doing their homework for them. YES Mag is a visually rich, award-winning magazine where kids can read about the latest in science news, learn science basics, and try their hand at a project or two. Designed for ages 10 to 15, YES Mag covers everything from astronomy to zoology.
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 20,000 back reviews, as well as a new release calendar with linked pre-pub reviews, and an exclusive bi-weekly collection development column.
| EJH Elementary Junior High |
| HS High School |
| GA General Adult |
| SA Special Adult |
© 2009, Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved.