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Best New Media, K-12 A Guide to Movies, Subscription Web Sites, and Educational Software and Games
Catherine Barr
ISBN: 1-59158-467-1
ISBN-13: 978-1-59158-467-4
260 pages
Libraries Unlimited
Publication: 8/30/2008
List Price: $50.00 (UK Sterling Price: £34.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 7 x 10
Subjects: Reviews:
  • "…the book is a convenient compilation of resources that are otherwise hard to identify, making it a desirable purchase, particularly for libraries that are just starting to build game collections."
    —School Library Journal     1/1/2009
  • "Bottom line: This is a recommended bibliography."
    —Teacher Librarian     2/1/2009
  • "... it is highly recommended for school and public libraries, and academic libraries that support teacher or librarian preparation programs."
    —ARBA     3/1/2009
Description: The abundance of formats available today provides a rich learning environment but also poses challenges to librarians, teachers, and parents. This new volume in the respected Best Books series guides readers to the best movies, educational software and games, and subscription Web sites for children and teens. Entries feature full bibliographic information (including grade level), a descriptive annotation, and review citations. An introduction addresses selection, acquisition, cataloging, shelving, and security of new media. A great selection, collection development, and programming tool. Grades K-12.

New technologies broaden the range of opportunities for teaching, learning, and communicating; and they can provide students with a rich learning environment; but the options can be daunting. Barr's new volume helps librarians and educators find the best in DVDs (educational movies and documentaries), educational software and CD-ROMs (including educational programs and computer games of the Sim City variety), and subscription Web sites. Coverage is from January 2001 to the present.

Full bibliographic information, a brief descriptive annotation (including grade level), and review citations are provided for each title. Comments on best values are incorporated when appropriate. Extensive indexing makes access easy, and an introduction addresses selection, acquisitions, cataloguing, shelving, and security of new media. Grades K-12.
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
    Materials for Younger Children (Grades K-3)
    Materials for Older Children (Grades 4-12)
    Literary Forms
    Language and Communication
    Biography, Memoirs, Etc.
    The Arts and Entertainment
    History and Geography
    Philosophy and Religion
    Society and the Individual
    Guidance and Personal Development
    Physical and Applied Sciences
    Recreation and Sports
    Reference
    Title Index
    Subject Index
About the Author: CATHERINE BARR is editor of the Libraries Unlimited Children's and Young Adult Literature Reference series and author/coauthor of numerous guides to children's and young adult literature, including Best Books for Children, Popular Series Fiction, High-Low Handbook, and From Biography to History.
LCC Class: 011'
PDF Catalogs:
LU Academic Library Spring 2008.pdf
LU Public Library Spring 2008.pdf
LU School Library Spring 2008.pdf
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