Worth a Look

Biblia’s guide to warrior librarianship: Humor for librarians who refuse to be classified
Amanda Credaro

In this extension of the author’s popular web site, clever cartoons and wry commentary provide a humorous look at librarianship, from “Becoming a librarian” to “The ultimate challenge: School librarianship.”
(Libraries Unlimited, 2003. 166 pp. $25.00. 1-59158-002-1)

Books for the Teen Age 2003
New York Public Library, Office of Young Adult Services

Four hundred new titles and 600 durable favorites are featured in this annual list of books for teens. Organized into five categories and 61 subject sections, from mystery to the arts.
(New York Public Library, 2003. 28 pp. $10.00. 0-87104-760-8)

Booktalks, bookwalks, and read-alouds: Promoting the best new children’s literature across the elementary curriculum
Rosanne Blass

More than 150 fiction and nonfiction titles are organized by curriculum: Language Arts & Literature; Mathematics & Science; Social Studies; and Arts & Recreation. Each entry includes a booktalk, plot summary and curriculum connections. Indexed by author/title and by subject.
(Libraries Unlimited, 2002. 180 pp. $30.00. 1-56308-810-X)

Curriculum planning and teaching: Using the library media center
Mary Kay Urbanik

Originally published in 1989 to explain to teachers the role and potential of the school library, this first paperback edition remains a standard in the field, addressing the relationship between classroom and library, the role of the library, teacher-librarian and media in curriculum planning, and the importance of collaboration and integration. Indexed.
(Corwin, 2001. 164 pp. $26.00. 0-8108-4193-2)

Integrating art and language arts through children’s literature
Debi Englebaugh

Creative lessons for more than 140 popular children’s books help teachers connect art with literature for Grades K-5. Supplies lists and instructions for more than 50 different art techniques used in the lessons are also provided. Indexed.
(Teacher Ideas, 2003. 211 pp. $25.00. 1-56308-958-0)

Lend a hand: Exploring service-learning through children’s literature
Diane Findlay

Organized by eight social issues, from homelessness to literacy, each chapter gives an introduction, annotated bibliography of fiction and nonfiction titles, suggestions for service-learning projects and other activities for students in Grades K-5. Reproducibles provided.
(Upstart, 2003. 96 pp. $17.95. 1-57950-086-2)

Opera for libraries: A guide to core works, audio and video recordings, books and serials
Clyde McCants

Organized in two parts, this guide makes recommendations for operas and related materials for public library collections, and useful for high schools. Includes a discussion on caring and maintaining recordings, how to find operatic material, and how to spark interest in opera. Indexed.
(McFarland, 2003. 198 pp. $45.00. 0-7864-1442-1)

Portfolios matter: What, where, when, why and how to use them
Shirley-Dale Easley and Kay Mitchell

Practical handbook for teachers explains how to organize student work into a portfolio that demonstrates student achievement and builds confidence. Covers portfolio contents, involving students, working with parents, necessary equipment and more. Includes bibliography and index.
(Pembroke, 2003. 96 pp. $16.00. 1-55138-151-6)

Read all about it! Exploring incredible accomplishments through children’s biographies
Diane Findlay

Provides access to nearly 300 annotated biographies—print, nonprint and web sites—organized into 10 chapters from Adventurers to World Leaders. Each chapter includes activities, crafts and reproducibles. Grades 2-8. Indexed.
(Upstart, 2003. 120 pp. $17.95. 1-57950-085-4)

Storytime action! 2000+ ideas for making 500 picture books interactive
Jennifer Bromann

Explains how to integrate physical activity into programs and storytimes, how to make any book interactive and provides multiple activities for books commonly held in elementary school libraries. Organized by author and extensively indexed by theme and by title.
(Neal-Schuman, 2003. 295 pp. $45.00. 1-55570-459-X)

A teacher’s guide to using technology in the classroom
Karen Ivers

Focusing on pedagogical issues, this handbook includes an introduction to how computers work and chapters on teacher tools such as e-mail and record-keeping and on special needs, from assistive technology to working with ESL and gifted students. Glossary and index.
(Libraries Unlimited, 2003. 152 pp. $40.00. 1-59158-074-9)

The teacher’s sourcebook for cooperative learning: Practical techniques, basic principles, and frequently asked questions
George Jacobs, Michael Power and Loh Wan Inn

A handbook explaining what Cooperative Learning is, how it works and how to incorporate it into classrooms. Each of nine basic principles is extensively discussed. Tips and strategies for success are presented in an FAQ section, organized into subtopics. Includes index and list of resources.
(Corwin, 2002. 168 pp. $29.95. 0-7619-4609-8)

Teaching self-control: A curriculum for responsible behavior, 2nd ed.
Martin Henley

This model for a self-control curriculum for Grades K-8 discusses what self-control is, what the crucial skills are and how to integrate self-control into the curriculum. Lesson plans for 20 self-control skills, from managing anger to coping with failure, are provided. Report forms and a behavior management plan are appended.
(National Education Service, 2003. 188 pp. $27.95. 1-932127-12-7)

Using PowerPoint in the classroom
Dusti Howell and Deanne Howell

Step-by-step guide for introductory and advanced users of PowerPoint, using either Macintosh or Windows platforms. Graphics make instructions clear for creating slide shows, adding graphics and special effects and making presentations. Special chapter on classroom applications. Grades K-12. Indexed.
(Corwin, 2002. 90 pp. $16.95. 0-7619-7882-8)