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TITLE AdvisdrylList of Instructional Mediafor Cultural % Arts. ' . , . INSTITUTION North Carolina State Dept..cf Public Instiuction, Raleigh; Div. of Educational Media.. -

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. ABSTRACT

. Instructional media appropriate for schoolcultural arts'pregfams are liSted in this advisorylist by type of media; books, films, filmstrips,recordings, or slide sets. entries inthe list were selected from thosematerials, submitted, by publishers which received favorable reviews by educators.Matetials range from primary to senior high school grade levels.Each entry.incltdes citation, price if-available; grade level,and annotation. (Aithor/KP)

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State Department of Public Instruction' Division of Educational Media Raleigh, North.Carolina Jan. & 'Sept 1977' Materials Review & Evaluation Services Raleigh, North Carolina Diyision'of'Educational°Media January- 1977 State. Department of Public Instruction

e. VISORS LIST OF IN CTIONAL DIA:

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1. CULTURAL ARTS

This biblidgraphy'includes instructional mediaappropriat: to the Cultural Arts . *program-in the schools. The items are iiiied_by type of media. The order of

the listing is as follows: '

activity cards filmstrips' (silent) , progr ed materials aft prints filmstrips /(sound) puzzle books', games / realia. books with recordings globes recofdin 'tapes) books (for teacheruSe), kits recording's sc) . books (reference) manipulative devices recordings (reel-to-reel tapes) books (Supplementary texts) maps reprints . - calendars , measuring tapes shortstrips tarts mieroforms slide -sets (2"x2") dictionaries mini-units Vslide sets (sound) duplicating masters models study prints film loops Xs4ent) periodicals , transparencies film, loops (sound) Pictures . videotapes films (16mm) 'posters 41/ workbooks with recording

. I * The absence from this list ofa given type of media 'indicates that np media of that type were reviewed' ox ,that none were worthof being calledcto the attent+on of schools.. The name ofa school administrative unit appearing after an annotation indicates ihat.'ducators in that schoolsystem reyiewed the item annotated and submitted the information for inclusion -on the ADVISORYLISTS; Occasionally, such items mar not appear on- display at the MaterialsReview and Evaluation Center, in Raleigh. Educators should bear in mind that mater1iisincluded on this list were selected from those which publisheks choseto submit for evaluation and may assume that materials available for purchasenot appearing on,the list either were not submitted for evaluation or received unfavorable reviews.Information about negative reviews, which do not appear on this .bibliography,_cah ,, beobtainedby writing or .. calling die.Materials Review and EvaluationCenter, At.the end of this bibliography ---':may-be found an unannotated ,list Of'bookswhich have had favorable reviews in 'reliable reyiewing sources. - , . -

, The levels at which themedia,may be:most effectively usedare indicated by "prim (primary: Grades K-34., "elem" (elementary: Grades 4-6), "jlts" (junior v-hi6'scbApl: Grades 7-8[9]), and 'sha",(Senior high school: Grades [9]10-12): The insertion of an arabic numeral:afterthe grade, level indicates that the item is especially pertinent at that specilic'grade level--e.g., "elemr6." .

. - In SOme',:cases prices-were noc,ayailablee Prices shown are those quoted by publishers -and'producers. Prices quoteddonot include postage.and are subject, . to Change.

i . . . All item included on this bibliographyexcept 16mm films,and some items.suigested - for ipclusiby local School Administrativeunits are displayed in the Materials Review and Evaluation Center at#620%North West Streetin

-.PLEASE DO.NOT,ORDER,BOOKS ON THIS.LISTFROM - THE MATERIALS REVIEW. AND EVALUATION CENTER OR,FROM THE DIVISION OFTEXTBOOKS. Sources.of they, books are -listedon the .,

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_ . colored 'Sleets at the end of this bibliography and in the DIRECTORYOF PUBLISHERS AND DRODUCERS PARTICIPATING IN THE MEDIA REVIEW PROGRAM a separate'publication , accompanying the complete set of ADVISORY LISTS OF INST )UCTIONAL MEDIA. An abbreviated'or code name for the publisheriproducer appearing,in the bibliographic entry on this list appears in the DIRECTORY, where'the complete address follows the . cdde.:..name: - -

- % . 0 1 ,I r Schools_may'use this list toaid.in selection of materials butarq in no way . ,restiicted-to purchasing items includedon this list, ---,-..

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Artis, Bob. BLUEGRASS: FROM THE LONESOME::.WAIL ok A MOUNTAIN LOVE SONG TO THE HAMMERING DRIVE OF THE SCRUGGF-$TyLE BAN:1,917-W STORY OF ANAMERICAN MUSICAL, TRADITION. Hawthorn, 1975. 182 p. $8 95:.i elem-6 jhs shs. f'' . . .

Exce'lfent, tacked with information, clearlywritten; well conceivedAwithboth ,- chronological history and giodping of artists; brings th6s,enew to the love Of bluegrass a feeI-for theroots of the are form , .. . .V Aylesworth, Thomas G., MOVIE MONSTERS., Lippincott, 1975, 79'p. $5.95. ,d. $2.95 paper. .prim elem jhs _ , . , . / . . Surefire reading for elementaryschoolstddents; lots of black-and-white photo-

, graphs of the great film monsters--King Kong, Wolfman, Frankenstein,, the Fly,- . ,etc.; short_and sweet ; -1.n puzzling cases, text tells how ;the movie Makers'did it'; better get two paperback copies--good for slowreaders in upper grades. J.H. t , Baianchine, George, and Frances Mason, 101,StORIES OF^THE GREAT BALLETS. Dolphin, 1975. 541p. $395 paper, .jhs ,shs

Collection of interesting anecdotep ahout'the most poiulax ballets$ oldand new; besides a detailed synopsis of each ballet, there is hrstorica1 inglAMation included--famous perfornlnces, desciiptipns of costumes and sets,-amuSing anecdotes; for ballet buffs, absorbing reading;, biggest drawback isocOmplete omission of pictures in this edition A, t" Belfer, Nancy." WEAVING: DESIGN AND EXPRESSION. Davis,.1975. 160 p: $12,.9 shs ;

**WU,- . a 0 . t. Serious, comprehensive text on weaving in all its'variedTorMs;Jollowingbrief history of the art, book gives detaiied.technical advice illusttatedwith. . . diagrams and blatk-and-white photos of finished and unkihishedproddctsl,glossary,_ lists of suppli4rs, bibliography, index; best part' is thatitnilly-tellshow to do, not' what to o--readers wi,11 have to- use'theii-imitination;Ms; Heifer is professor of textile design at State UniVersity College of IiuffulciA , .- Ne.York;

. the most complete boWon this subject we have.reviewed Which,beginners *would . ,..,. . . have a chance of understanding. J.H. , , .. .. '4 i - t Berger, Melvin. 'THE CLARINET AND SAXOPHONE BOCiK... Lothtopi1975. '126 ?. $5.75. e elem .jhs

One,in asserleg about instruments (0hdrsiaie The, Violin and Tht,Flute);most attractive; history is condensed to make rdam,for interesting sections on hdw o . 1 : instruments aie'actually made en,fatoria; lots of blacle-and-whitepiCtures, easy text; .short biographies of gr, tinsfrumentalitts; .for achools with band. prqgiams, this book might get ,some readersi,. J. : 4

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Blake, Wendon. LANIISCAPE PAINTING IN OIL. Watson.-Guptill, 1976. 151 p. shs $16.95. .'

. ww, \ . . Like.others in theseries, this isa visit to an artist's studio.to'watch him Paint a landscape and hear him tell what he's doifig and why he'sdoing it; fun to watch- a.picture grow from a few daubs on canvas to a detailed, lovelywork; first five chapters provide preparatory information about Materials andequipment, what to look for in.nature, hoosing a subject, planning compoSition, techniqUes.from first stroke to, finish d product;remainingffiva chapters demonstrate artist's step-by-Step method, us g 32 black-and-white illustrationsof landscape components, ending with eight full-color landscapes; _only for advanced And sophisticatedart collection' and on the approval-of theart teacher. J.11.4 ,

Brosnan, John. MOVIE MAGIC: THE STORY, Ox SPECIALEFFECTS IN'THE CINEMA. Rev. ed. NAL, 1976. 302 p. $3.95 paper. jhs shs :--- ,

. ThiS`STEL448, SUPS IFICENT'BOOK FROM FILMLAND will belooked at in spite of its poor format, -cheap pa er,and'tityprint. Why? Because it explains how special effects are created for films,- and all the biggies are there: King Kong,' Earthquake;. Jules Verne, Ben Hur, and on and on-to a bloody pulp; 150ILLUSTRATIONS AND PHOTOS. This has got to be. interestingto many young TV and filmmakers.and watchers, to ell-mechanically inclined boys and girls, to painters anddrawers, Model builders, and photographers. What an audience! Get this one for junior or

senior high school libraryi,appendix . . of notes,on MOVie MagicianaandAcademy Awards; reference notes; bibliography; 4-t index' of -names, film titles, subjectsand - _l'g echniques. J.H, ,

,Cannel, Ward, and Fred Marx. t HOW 'TO PLAY THE PIANO DESPITE YEARSOF LESSONS:'WHAT tIUSIC IS AND HOW TO MAKE' IT ATkHOME. Doubleday, 1976. 192 p."$10.95._ jhs-9 shs n spite Of"a cutesy approach, this is a good, Useful book;,there'must bea housand efforts to help people_play the piano in some easyway, including alternates to playing by note; this bookseeks to make the structure_ofmusic ' (Understandable enough.for-ane.to.make music himself;hpwever,it wonit do, a. ,,thing without practice;, also, it willbe a lot more palatable'tsstudents with - some piano background; since the student willneed this book for weeks and weeks, how to handle it? 'Put,a piano in the library?' Not a badidea. J.H.

. . . Charney, David H. MAGIC: THE GREAT.ILLUSIONS REVEALED ANDEXPLAINED.

Quadrangle, 1975. ,47 p. $9.9.5. jhs shs i,-, . . . . , ' , i , Most books of magic are- 'kid stuff,' but.this one:shoWs in,-.detail.how the bigc. ,tricks Were'done in the GoldenAgeof 'stage magic ;, actually, the bulk of the' . book is a reprint ofa 19th-Century, rireat-111usions-revealed' book with original etchings and woodcuts; everything covered7,1evitation; disappearances-,' 'the-guillotine, fire-eating, ' Sword - swallowing, all the, cabinettricks; for ,i. students, a more encouraging start irrnagic than simpler bookson minor tricks.- J.Hc ...-,... _ , .."/: 4 \' . $ `rte . . ,. Chesler, Bernice,ed:A''DO AZOOMDO. Little; 1975;118 p:..$7.95., $3.95 ppgr. . , 0 prim elem -7--- ..,_ -,_ . .._. - .,,,.... _, ._ , . . ' _,....: . . . -14* , .. . Cf . -'Those who'liked televisioh's.ZOONwilllike this; around 100.,ideasio.making , . toys and thing$;' all 'sent in by childfen; each. ideacarefuliy,descfibed4and .' illustrated, with name and adftess' of donor attached; youngsters will lookat thiS onei,purchase More than one,copy:in'paperhackvfor elementary'btudents-

. uaing'everyday materials--fOr-teachers.on a rainy day. .J.H.' :' t. : _..- -.,

z . . N' , . 5 Collier, Jameg Lincoln: MAKING MUSIC Eog MONEY. Watts, 1976. 63 p. $4.33. jhs shs

,Short; chatty book for youngpeopie whowant to create a pop-music.grqup and ,legrt toi play an instrument, in that order; nicellgoral tonesand, here and there, some sound advice; %the kind of thing-a working musician would say'to young admirers during his soberer moments- -tipson equipment, rehearsal,sbooking; especially attractive to girls -and_bOys living outsidemetropolitan areas where , advise and encouragementare scarce; good price. %LH. '

. Comins, Jeremy. ESKIMQ CRAFTS AND THEIR CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS.lothrop,.1975... 125 p. $5.11. prim-3 elem jhs shs-10

Brrrre. I' Eskimo land whatelad is there to do butcarve and whittle? This' book depictand 'explains eac major Eskimo craft, illustrating how to makea 4* reasonable acsimile with non- Skimqiikt-erials; masks,models, scrimshaw, leathtr work, de6yrai,ive tewing--It's 1 her'e; black.'-'and-white pictures, simple text, 1=2-3 dikections. J.H. (This iem also appears Ion the Social.Studies.Advisory

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Comins, Jeremy. TOTEMS,..DECOYS, AND COVERED. WAGONS: CARDBOARD. CONSTRUCTIONS FROM. EARLY.AMERICAN LIFE. Loihrop, 1976,127p. $5.11, prim-3 elanjhs shs-10 . . . : More useebl for its pictures and information'about earlyAmerican,buildings and furniture-than for its gtep-by-step instructionson how to duplicate these things in cardboard'; items described areRaida house, totem pole, saltboxhouse., colonial 10, '13-arn, wetew well, Kachina dolls, decOts,rocking liprse, trestle tables, cradle, cart, covere& waft, and decorated' wood boxes; excellent black-and-whitepictures; concise information; because of the heavy cutting involved Incardboard construction, teachers will teed to superVise activities;'J.H. -(This iteiklalso appears on

the. Social Studies Advisory List.) :-. . . %

Condit; Martha Olson. SOMETHING TO MARE: SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUTt, Four Winds, 1975. 3? p.'- $4.95. prim-3 elem. * .'.' , 1. . . . *-, ..'...i An 'environmental' book-using simple crafts techniquesto focus youngsters' :' interest on animals, plants, etc.;.yeasually don'treview these hyper-rinstructiye,,, cut - and -paste books (children can come up with better things, on their-map); however,, there is instructive material herednan apprbach that might_work;. - 'secretly, we believe thatonce the child has made the toy, he'll fOrget all ..' abaft the 'learning'_; however, .some, fresh, ideas for teachers , of little folks, in 'Alcombination crafts/science mode, J.H. (This item also appears on the.Science-

. . . Advisory- List.) . .

. . 4 . Craftgauth. PIETER BRUEGHEL' E FAIR," Lippincott', 1976, unp, $7,50. prii elem' .. . . '..e. * A '!4- 0 Abalyies Brueghel's classic.painting, "The Fair," in poeticand visual terms, not, didactic; "The Fair" is "presented in fu11,. two-page layout,then page after page. 'd of ddtAiI reproductibn, all filled with people doing things;rhymed text directs ,attention_fo various figures and makes provocative remarks, leavingreaders to go further and interpret` the work for theiiaielves,; beautiful book; a,project which would have itself' to slide .tape format; hafd forte than . :one ierson, to -use this book liV:4 time, or maybe a teacher. with three or fpur students; super earth_ colors . , . gptured in,_, the photographs--lovely bookon dapeCial topic." . ... . -5- . 1 , . . :, . t ,Crane,-Robert David, arid birietopher Fryer, JACK NICHOLSON: FACE TO FACE. -* Evans, 1975. 192 p. 8.95. $.4.95 paper. shs.. . \ rtterVieW with iliasta -himse4..and with those who have worked with'Nicholson;\ many black-and-white photos from hisfilms;castlists- and'Synopses -of his films- indexed; senior high brladult reading level and information; filmsare an important new MeV.km ofcommunication-=--the problem ismatching student's interest with available books abqut stars; purchase iflocal interestjustifies. , J.11'.. I. - - a Cummings, Richard. MAKE YOUR OWN COMICS FOR FUN AND PROFIT. Walck, 1976. 118p. $8.95. .jhs shs . .

Important! A solid book for the many students who draw thoSe gils,. cars; battleShips and hOrror pictures; that's the wayacartooniststarts, and this bodk tells and sholds hoviito begin to dream up; construct,'and sell cartoons; out to bein every junior and senior high school library; very littleelse. , available quite like it in practicality and-sophisticqtion; madettO-order for young'dreamers with pencils in hand; fairprice.. J.H.

Ctrtis, Roger W. -HOW TO PAINT SUCCESSFULSEASCAPES: TECHNIQUES IN OIL.. WatsOn- Guptill,-1975'., 174 p. $15.95. shs

Beautiful 'how-to' book'on paintingseascapes in oil which suggests materials tor- 'be used" color, .design, composition', development ofpainting, And hints for, studio and outdoor work; for advanced students and, others noeduped'orthreatened , by step-by-step instructions and still ableto express their owteiewpoint; like visiting an artist at work in his studio--a talkativeone; a lot of.wOrdage, but the message is in the pictures, 125 black-and-Aite photographs,4tolor plates, thougfi more color'plapes would illustrate'some'deasbetter; for a sophisticated art collection-with teacher approval; index and bibliography. J.H.

D'Amato, Janet and Alex. COLONIAL CRAFTS FOR' YOU TO MAKE.° Meltsner, -1975. 64 p. $6.29. , elem 'jhs .1" . . - 1- a . Relates how Colonial Americans lived and performedeveryday tasks; explicit directiOns for making miniature, dollhouse,-sizedreplicas of varledlloivehold articles: model room with fireplace, furniture, utedSils, cooking, S-gtemg, weaving, patchwork, rugs, toys, clothing, arts, decorative clefts;enables children to use their heads, hands, and creativetalentsake CotTty). (This . item also appears on the Social Studies Advisory List.) . Davidson, Abraham A. THE STORY OF AMERICAN PAINTING. Abrams, -1974. f68-p.

$15. shs . , ..,_:,. ,:. ;-.

. ..., ' - . PVsentationCif-Amricanart from 1674 to the present; serious,comprehensive work covering mOSI-Npf our well-known artists, more_in words thin in'phv.tographs; lacks Color; well indexed; we have reviewed Stronger-entriesbut.thisyught to blocked, at and considered.' J.H.--. . A ., N, .. Davies,,Ken, and EllyeiBloom. PAINTI a SHARP FOCUS STIII'LIFES::TROMpE L'OEltOIL . TECHNIQUES. Watson-Guptill, 147 . 192 p., $15,95. shs' ,s- I

V We have allseen paintings vowed were photographs- =-this book is abou&wthat kind of Ork is done; part of the Watson7Guptill,serieswith,stepr;by-step -.' illustrations of. the profess, using-aore pictures (mostin black and white) and less text:1n this one;,.greater danger that students willsimply do copy 1;7(4;

4 b. . 7N. ,A....1. , .. A I PAINTING SHARP FOCUS STILL LIFES:.TAO/11).E LtOEIL OIL TECHNIQUES. 4. (CoWd):.

technically advanced and dealing with important basics of design,.color matching, . etc.; seri4s of graded exercises teaching students really tosee and accurately 'record shapes, values, colors; artist takpg reader throughevolution of 64 own yr paintings; buy for sopiisticated art collections withart teacher's_appcoval; good boat for personal collections; fun to thumb through; glpssary and index.. J.H.

Davis,.Dep, and Dee Frenkel. STEP -BY -STEP DECOUPA9E00 Golden, 1976. t4p.. $4.95. jhs

Good price for carefully ill ustrated, cokorfulinstructfon book covering working With wood,old wood, metal, glass;ssomeadvanced techniquesoffered (fepoussg); step -by- step,' fully illustrated guide; one of-the clearest available. J.H.

De Reyna, Rudy. HOW TO DRAW WHAT you SEE.; Watson-Guptill, 1974. 175 p.I $9.M. elem jhs shs .

. ' Simple techniques for reproducing objects, forms,or landscapes on paper -in ,clear, step-by-step directidns;a beginner's, do-ityourself book only one step .-femoved.from a programed text; from drawing. straight lines,to perspective, to drawing objects and shading,Aphe student progressesane step at a time, alWays

guided by well-illustrat4d, clears instructions; latter portion of book,devoted - to the use, problems$\ and properties of various art media where,thestep-by-step format again simplifi. s probl ms and\makes learning pleasurable S.

,plue Reyna, Rudy. MAGIC REALIST LANDSCAPE PAINTING,Watson-Guptill, 1976. 167 p. 14 $16.95. jhs-9 shs---

- It's hard to be fair to this beautiful book which seeks,in essence, to look over the shoulder of a landscape artist as he paints; black-and-white photos

follow him step by step;,the trouble is that art.educators want school-aged, . people to "do their k)wo thing," to experiment and build individualism; thereare anumber films anorstrips like-this book useful for inspiring advancedart o ,students; much depends on what opportunities your students have,for contact with artists, either-live or thrOugh media; for isolated, unpophisticatedyoung people, this title may alqa4e them and set them on fire to paint; pleasegive this thought and, where there'is at} 4t.program and/or teacher, give that factor weight; - 'mostly pictures and first-person discussions of how the artist achieved certain effects. J.H.

1 EdelsoWEcNard, FUNNY.MEN,OF THE MOVIES. Doubleday, 1976. 127 p. $5.95. elem-¢ shs 4

Brief vignetes and pictures ormpvie comics from Ben Turpin and the Sennett beauties to ary Grant and Jerry- ,Lewis.; junior high school reading level;, since this crowd o loonies is retUrning through reruns and nostalgia "specials," , students may be pleased to get this inforMation, J.H.

Eisner, Vivienne, and Adelle Weiss. THE NEWSPAPER EVERYTHING BOOK HOW TO MAKE 150, USEFUL OBJECTS FROM OLD NEWSPATS. Dutton, 1975. 127 P. $5. paper.' prim elemjhs shs

Title tells at aIl--exactly'WbaCthe book is-about; complete with clear' instructions,.folding pegrams:,andpictures of.finished products; the right teacher could have a, 5a1l with this, boot, 'ila pile of old newspapers anda roomful of students! You've got plenty of old papers, yOu'Ve got plenty of kidss- -so?, . .,. .

J.H. . V, k - .. .-- 4. . II. -7- . 4 Findh, Christopher. THE ART OF WALT DISNEY:.FROM MICKEY MOUSETO THE MAGIC KINGDOMS. New concise ed. :Abrams, 1975, 160 p. $15. jhs-9shs c. .

. _ . - , ., ' Inteiesting book about birth of MickeyMbusean/subsequant.success of animated motion pictures, with a bow at the en , .to Disney's.brick -and\ mortar creations; many.youngsters are hooked.on cartoon and have enough curiosity about- ,their , history to make this book- useful; NOT easy-to-rread; Ook, bUt great pictures; the story of a man who ?struggled foisu ceiS.--a"nd made it bigf a quality item; . schools must. judge for themselves how,mu hcrculationi the book would get; best omitted for, senior gh and serious s udents of cinema,. J.H. ,

. - Giannoni, John, comp. ChRD GAMES FOR KIDS. p olden, 1974,'48 p. $3.95. prim , . elem jhs-7 m--ri e . Clear presentation of a 'score of cardgameyoutg people Ilike,to play,.both.by, gthemselvee and with groupsTof varying sizes,wellillustrated and colorfulc. 'clear, concise instructions; most of the traditionalfavorites (01d.Maid; Go Fishin') and some newones '(Ups and DmfirisOnince); nicely done; durable. .J.H.

. . Glubok, Shirley. , THE ART OF THE PLAINS INDIANS. Macmillan, 1975; 48 p. $7.95. -elem. jhs shs

. ).- . . . /Two-color, authentic pictures and minimal text;to bad we'can't get good stuff like this on our North Carolina tribes--hereweoare;in the Western plains with 'the Blackfeet, Siodx, Arapaho,etc.; the real-value is. in the pictures, those early tin-type thing that show it like itwas; about the time orle feels that this bodk is hot worth the price, he tomesacross a curious picture that he'd always wanted to see;:siniae format, / easy reading, nice cover; students really might handle this. .0. --

Green, Douglas'D. COUNTRY ROOTS: THE ORIGINS O4' COUNTRY flUSPC, Hawthorn:.1976. s 238 p. $16.95. $8.95 paper. jh( shs 4 .,

Of the severallpooks on,country music' recentlypublished, this-title see s to be least pretentious, to contain the bestphotographs, and to be orgaggzed . . and indexed most cleanly; high school vocabulary,-but poor readers will get ch fromhe many bladk-and' hite photographsand captidns; excelIent'printl "°x 11" size; although the book will become'datedin time, it may serve.as a valuable archi:Ve; no lyrics and -ail history and biography.-,J.H.,

. music Greenfield, Eloise. PAULROBESON!Lbtowell,1975, 33 p. W.50. prim-3 elem

,Brief, easy-to-read biography witilthe usualcommercial illustrations in sepia; portrays Robeson as both singer and:ltekpomIgighter; writtenin 1975,- some of the freedom talk already seems pasA0t. _nevertheless,. t little on this grpat artist has been written for youngerreadetstfis-one fillsagap;. J.H. (This item also appears on the Biography--Advisory List,)

Hassria,Royal-B.WESTERN'PAINTINGTODAY.,Watson-Guptill,1975175p. $72.50, primelem jhs sits 4 4. I '\ a IL 150 large pictures,,balf of them in color, of ebwboysand Indiansby,tnday's -'r' ° ,painters; many touching moments; realistic, someunbelievably phntographic;. minimal text; important title for social studies' and art; price is high,-but . irstudents will look at ir,the book'sworth more, than a lot nf cheaper books on the sheif. J.H: , V 9,

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I I Helfman, Harry. CREATING THINGS THAT MOVE:,FUN WITH KINETIC ART. Morrow, 1975. 48 p., $4:59:" elem jhs 0 a

Weird and wonderful subject, less exciting format and 'pictures; if it weren'tone t ' of the very few'titles available on this subject, the book.wquld be of dubious" value; however, this 1iiness of making artistic projects that actually move. is a,legitimate, 20th-cent'ury thing to 'do; eifinitely for giementary/jultiorhigh sfudents and lightrhearted, progressive teachers; all about thingsput to4ther with glue, wire, cardboard4 crayons, cups, etc., that, inpart orin whole; Move; some of these things have'been donoisfor'years--maybethis book willkeepA the idea alive and improving; may lead.to abetter life fot-us alland a finer,. cleaner environment. `J.H.

Hoople, Cheryl G. THE HERITAGE SANDER: A BOOk.OF"COLONIAL ARTS AND CRAFTS. Dial, 1975. 132,,p. $6.95. prim, elemjhs

Our pioneer fathets'' practical.craft ideas worthy of revival-- recipes, weaving, candlemaking, flower chains, pressed and dried 'flowers, all inthe context of 'this is the way it was"; clean line drawings, simple directions,-rOOmfor experimentation; a very fine book: gentle, interesting history tied-to'real life nowone can't ask for more to bring 'thoie days' alive; 'get t'hi's one to teackIrs quickly, hefoft the Bicentennial oigepasses. J.H.

Horn, beorge F. CONTEMPORARY POSTERS: DESIGN AND TECHNIIQUES. Davis., 1976. ,1 112 p. $8.95. jhs .shs

As with films vs. books, it-seems that young peoplearse much more in touch with posters than more conservative forms of printed notices; here it is the medium ,

that affects, more than the message; bombardedas we are with signs and displays, - it is probably important that youngsters read this kind of thing;comprehensive '*S, lots of plctures, good publisher; pos;zr design, lettering, andmethods of,reprodUction covered--but the_impact is reallythe collection.of blating, ryerating,.hard-hitting posters-; of course, call attention to it witha poster!'

Horwitz, Elinor Lander. CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN FOLK ARTISTS. Lippincott, 1975. 142 p. ° $7.50. $2.95 paper. jhs .shs 1 0

Important! This is the art,of nameless, ordinary people who just feel something and make it; there is some of thie.in every community-::-04urge to shape and color; here ia a visit,. via UlAck-and-white photos,"6a lot of peopld's homes; high school-level text too difficult for young students, but they,will lovethe pictures;.-11 you ever raked designs in ,the dirt or painted_ face on' your maill;ox,.you underitand this boar. Important! 'Magnificent!.A Must! J.H.

. ,.- JacobsoLou, Jr. INSTANT PHOTOGRAPHY. Lothrop, 976. 127 p. .$5.11. 'jhs shs

. 'How to get.. the most out of a camera .(likelike Polaroid) which delivern the piCture immediately; obviously, this is..a whole new Photographic field andmiy,havemore. general appeal than older books on picture4taking, developing, and,Ptinting; AS with otherg, a vod of time Is devoted to equipmerit,,how.it'Works, and what toldo when it fella; nice-sectionon "How To Make.Money" with Spch cameras Wi7f1' A15:Pealto the nonpurist; valuable addition, to photograpliy\'collectiOns.

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e 0.11 I i A' t A Korty,.carol. 'PLAYS FROM AFRICAN FOLUALES: WITH IDEAS FOR ACTING, DACE, COSTUMES AND MUSIC. Scribner's, 1975, 12& p. $6,95. elem jhs-7 ° . , . . . . Four plays ,for elementary and -early juniorhigh school groups: The Man 9ho Lov'ad to Laugh" from the Nuer people of southern, Sudan, "Mr. Hare TakesMr. Leopard, for a Ride" fiom the Hausa culture ofNiger and. Nigeria, "Ananse's*Trick Ttes Double:Work" from.Ashanti folkl;re OfGhana, and "The'Turtle Who Wantedto Fly" . fromrales Of the Yoruba eopile of Nigeria ancla Jamaican Ananse, or Nancy tale; . all versions of well -loved African.tales;,dramefbatuii4.Mr. Hare focuseson. the "grandaddy" ofour Bi'er Rabbit; Ananse, the tricky spider,-will he familiar already.to many schoolchildren; ample, ideas for acting, dance,' 6;stumes, and. , music well illutrated diroughmusical' scores, directions for .makingpar cut-out fate masks, descriptions anddrawings of alternate ways to arrange per-formergind audiend,.lisEs of instruments sc. to achieve sharpisoutOs; drum sounds, ringingsounds, shaking sounds, etc., and discussionsof mime,costumes,music, and related topics; excellent format; bibliographieson African foiktales for children, AfTican sculpture end masks, African people intraditional clothing, drama workshops.fov( adult leaders, costumes, anda discography listing African,music;a gem of a little boOk

Lissamai, E4'abeth. STARTING WITH CERAMICS. Sterling, 1975. 96 p. 69. jhs shs j - . ,

. . / . . - . - 0 These ki ds of books-are pouring . out, ye t this one's cleanness and 6onciseness-' sets it- pArt; i'aormation is all here; with enough pictures andnarts to -. , make th' gs go; helpful glossary and index;comprehensive and hard to put down. at do you have on basic clay work now?''Those trying to work in clay ,, with ch ldren will love youfor ' ..,' Rutting this in their hands two dais ahead. J.H. ,

. ' . Lloyd, Ronald.. AMERICANTILM DIRECTORS: . THE WORLD AS THEY SEE IT. Watts, 1976. . 143.p. $5.90.. .Also,availabla from NewViewpoints for 44.95 paper. ,:shs , .

. -Rather fine and serious book, mellillustrated wte-6black -and' -white stills froth fiats; subjects-are directorsJohn Ford, Orson Wel)0, HoWard, Hawks; Mired -HitOcock;.ArthUr Penn, Stanley Kubrick,and fewilewer foiksrdhatty '.' 'biographies, analyses of =Or- illms, and purpOses .of .these artistic .men in .'. ' 'making flits; 'ids is _perhaps only thebeginning -of .aasajor Categoryof printed material based on primary expressionsthrough film and record4A.ast few'years ,have seen sophistication.in this type ofwriting, increasing value of these documents;_ time-to be loo g-at the 740s section of your sheaves- -is= it- J.H. ,' A.v. '--fiL growing? .- - .., . , ,...-- . 4 . . .;.. . Lomax, Aland 'THEFOLK SONGS OF NORTH AMERICA ,.- IN THE ENGLISH,IANGUAGE. 461phin, 1975. 623 p. 15.95 paper.' jhs..shs :* . . . .:, / . a . , 317 songs for about 2 a tune' hers; all,th songs have melody'and chordsymbols, sordehaVefull accompanimentSi groupedgeograpilically-7and,by-function'(wOrk, worship, love, etc.)i many songs 'most of us hav never heard, hor 'heard off . each'tune preceded , historical informatiorron senior. high schoolreading deuel; for research or pleasure or.both at once; for that rare student in thatrare- school.- J.H. (This item also appears . -- on the Social Studies Advisory List.), ',I . . --t . . McAdoo, Carol and Donald. REFLECTIONHOF THE OUTER BANKS. Island Pub., 1976: '104 p. $14.95. elemjhs shs e Writer's, objectivity and' artist's sensitivityryield outstanding booki . familiarizffig readerswithNorth Carolina'Auter Banks; local residents . - . and authors'

0 10 - k s. _-,--REFLECTIONI$ OF THE OUTER BANKS. (Cdned). ..:. 0 , . ,e- . . .- research govide information not found in many sources,;.aescriptive , narrative interspersed with firsthand accounts by natives relatingin hotespun, folksy . maliner tales of shipwrecks, heroic lifesaving efforts,'eeling.ana,crabbing, other past and ,current events--one resident tells Of herfamiXy's.association with.-0"--- . . Wright'brothers during their -experimental flights-at Kittyvalaw4 hikoricallys text -spans time from first Indian inhafitnts to thepresent, drawingeon authentic local records and-other-documentedsources; -geographically,' it describes. local

. areas from northgrnmost Upper Banks south:to Cape Lookout and includes Roanoke . Island; pictorially, the bo9k accurately-portrayswildand sceniatreauty through . -exquisite color (often :full-page) reproductions of:paintings, including ghost,:. . . like hulls of-hroken 'shipg and deserted houses, flora, gulls,and well-known - ,' historic Sites;pen -and. -inkdrawings of local residentp Whe"relate oral history- in text; foreword by Andy Griffith; endorsed by North Cazolina.Bieentennial. commissiori and by Dare County Bicentenfiial Compassion;linbeltivably'lOw priced for such e work; index; bibliography; first-prioritychoice for' any library,, . .

..' private collection,or gift'selectio?n' 0.. , ,,, 4 . . i . --..-, . . . Macauley, DavA.d. UNDERGROUND. Houghton, 1976. 109'p. .$8'.95..primelem jhs:' ', , . . , BY the, author of CATHEDRAL and CITY, this bdok is about what'sunderneath buildings and stfeets.'Where does the rainwater go?, Wheieare the wires to . the phone boroths? What keeps the 20-:story building from sinking into the teeter of'the earth? .Nice,. eaey text with detailed architecturaldrawings, . 'cut+aways, etc.; the inciAent builder-inventor inmany young Deople (boys gnd . girls) will'be tickled with this, not -to mention thatsomeday when they have_ ' to vote on'things like sewer.apLwater lines, ttey will jcnow. what theyare doing., . -,., Can you imagines Vook'about sewers? ,..,. Ofotice thecrocodile' hiding in -aSewer '-.. . lne4)A stellar, one-of-a ipd book that.dpiht to be in-all elementaryand junior high-chool libraries,as well as many high school libraries;, 10",x 12'1\

- \\ formati,two-colof`prints; a good,value, .111.- .. , V 1 °o

' 4 /. .. . McCsfibA John, arid Al Kilgore. .LAUREL AND 'HARDY. DUtton,-.1975. 400(p,.;$25. . , ,. jhs \.411.'' . -. ° . 0'. / V . : ..' . -., . . .. This eight-pound book is a picture- series .look at euerY'fiAt these two zanies ' 'ever made\,like'a comic strip but with actual,,black -aid -white shots from the films', storY,lfnes appeating.under them; whether students want thid'kind of

material is. Por'individual schools to detefelinef-they-maY be - .- crazy about it, . M as they are abb.ut revival comic books now on the marketr,thbse,Who love'

Laurel,and,Hardywill like tHis%remembrance; must-be 2,000 photographs herg. ., , 4. J.H. - , 0 I 9 I,

. Mctate, Peter, and RaeannskRubensteini---.HONKYTONK'HEROBS:I - A-PHOTO ALBUM OF- . * COUNTRY, MUSIC. Haiper,..197% 154:p. $5t95pa'per jhs 'shs . '.j.

. . ,.. 4 Glossy fah iagaziOe it book fbrm; howeyer,,if'evenone youngster sttilulea- stIrbugb the te*it.;because he Orphe admifed the artists, or' if even one tries to make more it Iiiiiggten..'hetself'beciuse of these glamofou"s, finen61ally successful people' the bo9kis paid' for; mostly 'pictures,nothing 'pOrrio'or . Off-color; .putehase-depends on the kinds of student's and musical atmOspheie . in the loegl area. AO. . . .. 1.H. - . -

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MaeGillayry, )Caroline FANTASY AND SYMMETRY: TIIE' PERIODIC DRAWINGS OF- M.C. ASCHER.' Abrams,1,976. 84 p. $15. shs 4. There hive been films anll TV pkesentatiqns-.of this artist whose interlocked' = . -and repeated drawings looklike a-quilt and break downinto lizards, birds, and the like; an, earlierbook, THE WORLD OF M. C. ESCHFfR(Abrams),, lives a ' .better overview of his work;this title is a detailed,, mathematicalexamination of his *pkterns; too advancedand too costly except for maturesenior high -school art libraries,yet it intrigues .and fascinates; -askart teachers if the book is needed.J.H. - .4 Malcolm, Dorothea C. ART FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS. Davis,1974.. 128`p.. prim elemjhsshe _ .

Clear,' graplic pictureson each page, captioned to identify- specific kindsof discarded materials 'producing 'suchwhimsical pieces; this willspark imaginations to1dok .at junk creatively,at the' same time aiding-ecological effprt Matson,' Katinka. .1 , *. THE WORKING ACTOR: "A 1GUIDE TO,THE PROFESSION,. Viking,1976. 177 p. $6. 95. jhsshs . A-Ilmus tn book .f or secondary schools; stoightJtalking,fact- filled-text., on hog to become, an actor with halfa chance at making a livins, in4theater; written by a young woman -whohad had her share of ups and dovins;' manyquotation- s from peotttio know; names andaddresserk.af, theaters, agencies;..hdnest information on college -training,Hollywood; sectioned so thatno index is needed; , iiapottant consideration !orall school libraries,J.H. . s , -* . l'he MetropolitanMuseum of Are. i THE SECUOR.-.SPIRIT:LIFE AND ART AT THE END- OF 'N ... THE MIDDLE AGES..Dutton,ir 1975-, 287 p. $15, shs , ., A major, serious look at life in the Mi442.!, Ages and hOw'eople;iived,ate, ...- ..., worked, 'played, married, anddied ... . as -depicted in paintings;andutensils tilt. ' alive' from that time,; , I , -blaCk,-;and-white- pllotd-graphs; enEyclopec.lic."qualitY;' 4-,. chapters on "the Iiinisehold, personal adornmeilt,,labor and'rave=l; -learning, science, hufiting.and sportd,, Musicx. ceremonies:and- cusioms; hea,-',..-readini . loaded with faits; brings us as. clod*. to knowing, these people-as `'we may ,eveg 0 - come; not a 'hook that 's going to: jump' off theshelf,. but with teacher.: r..' ' encouragement this 1" one' offers meaningful ,content to many.studentsi.definiterY-7' senior high.:schdolmaterial; One of A kind...-2, J.;,1t.'f (Thisitem, alio 'appear's on --4 . .the SocialStudies Advisory Liet.)4..--- ..!,: - i _. ; - .. - .- .,Meyer, Carolyn. -: z, . THE NEEDLEWORK ROOK OEAIME, STORIES.. _ Harcourt-; -,191.5.:5-~ 87p. . .$6.95. elem ,jhs . . . . i . .. # `.-,---, . 2 ,, . ,. -,.. 1 Simply related storiedfrom Old. and Naw..' TeStaments,,, followed,,,y. directions. for -r easy. needlework projects -related to-stories4a..g..,,, , the Creation becomes ,a wall - hanging, Noah's Ark, a totCbag, and Daniel and tb.eLions,. a rug; appendix-,, giVes direconjzfor ampraddry dtitchasand defifiitions .of- terms.,.(this item r . . also appears nn the Languages AdvAoryList'. ) .0. . 0 Meyer, Carolyn, and Jerome-Wexler:',113.9,CMUMLING.: FROM STONES ,7c1 GEMS `TO 2,..1* MY: Marrow,,,1$,75. 96 -p. =$5.11.. -elem Piaslis-10. .: - , . .- . , . Designed for the student who -wishes to try his'or her- hand a:Cp./king - -,"-- . ,jewelry,-, jewelry-, ... by tumbling rocks- and:setting theur in itaine-ctafted,mbunts;---begins , - begInnin-Ev.,nd carries student through step-byrstep.r at ot,, -1-- prOdess of tumbling .each' . -.. . ' :t'12 : ROCK TUMBLING: 'FROM STONES. TO .GEMS TO-JEWELRY:" (Cont d).

. A stage clearly explained and illustrated withsome of,the most clearly explanatory

, phatographs-to appeatnp text;form;_with-tUtbled atones in hand, the process .ia repeated, fashioning jewelry from tumbled's-tones,. wire;and glue; overall,/ an excellentintroduciion art and hobby of tumbling . ,to .1' , . a

..... 4:4..' Millard, Adele.THREE-DIMENSIuNip, atOUPAGE:- HOW TO ITANSFORM'ANY PRINT INTO AN' "IN-DEPTH" PICTURE: Sterling,1975, 96 p./ $7.0, elem jhs shs . . i ,---- ., ) , ., Three-dimensional ddcoupage 4n-a "How:to transform any. print intoan 'in-depth r picture" manual; goad-looking' book (note,price) with enough '-of a both black-and-. ,white and color pictures to.-Oake-the -protess clear;-details about toolsand materials in step-by-step instruction; 1f. students-are interested in this craft;

--. then 'this extensionat'it ie the latest "must "' item. J.H. . _

Olfson, Lewy. YOU CAN PUT ON. A" SHOW. Sterling,' 19,75. 144 p. $4.89. elem

Not the best format or pictures, but the book does introduce in simplest form the people and ideas needed to ',put on a play'; ideas old.tosome teachers - are bright and new to othdrs, and this is a basic book to which teachers can send a- 4th, 5th,. or 6th grader to begin to understand thenuts and bolts of theater; sophisti4ated it isn't- -but neither is it ,expeusive;_just might be a popalarlearping book where teachers enjoy involving young-people in theatrical productions;' definitely not'for ude lielowGrade Four where'drama ought to be naturally and creatively -eyolved. J.H.

o Olney, Ross R.-, and Chan Rush. PHOTOGRAPHING ACTION SPORTS. Watts, 1976.. 116 p. $6.90, hs

Informative, technical book for budding sports photographers;most high schools . with several young photographers,working for the school yearbook.andpapercan ase this modest book; not lenithY; filled with examples of good action shots, plus all the stop settings and film speeds, etc,; rood buy for senior'high

schools. O.H. ,

Pefcival, John, NUREYEV: °ASPECTS OF THE DANCER, Putnam, 1975. 256 p. $8.95. jhs-9 /

. , Comprehensive overmiew. of Rudolf Nureyev's life; inspiring boo kon courage, ., perseverance, and the old adage, "It's never too fate"--Rudolf Nureyev istarted°

.. ,,, . to .dance as s-a teen-ager and .needed to undo muscle growth that occurred. during. hidchildhood when bewas n4t being trained, recounts pain and-agbny, personal

and physical, which NureyevFovercame; -photographs show him during years-off.,...,, and on stagek onstage photos recall 'beautiful memories of excellence he.- portrays to-those who trove' seen him and to-ehose-who haven't (Wake County)., (This item also appears on the Biography AdviSory List.) , :-., , .

..) . Peter, AA' ne, and ErnestBaboffFREDERC' REMINGTON, Doubledai, "191-5° unPr-

$4,95. ,. 4 e emjhg_, . al

. . . . . One of :the -Art TorChillifn Series, this` title eliploreS Indian and Cowboy .lffe in American West through handwritten text, Irnkull page, coloi reproduction of Remington's'paintings, and/aiOund.20 bl4ck,8nd -white reproductiOns:,and 4, details; of.course,.there -wad no one truer to life.than-Remington,-*Ald13 ai. . -.. ,4 V --,,, i ,',.;,. ''- r .,-- 13 - ., -'-a-'),.- :4\ FREDERIC 'REMigGiON. (Cont'd). , ,- ., .s.s. one of few pictorial records of,a loit.way oflife; thoughaome,Spanishnames . and erns will need explanation,the text illuminates the pictures;more '. 'important as a document-of the time'sthan as an at lesson, J.H. (This item . also appears on the Social Studies AdAsoryList,) . . .. .) . ,

. . , k Pierce.,- Robert. FOLD,,PASTE, WHITTLE, PAINT, ANDHAMMER. Golden, 1974.), 48 p. $3.95. prim _.._ _...... elem 'jh .

The usual, attractive Golden Book presentation in words'and drawings of howto . make 46 simple things fromi-Paper hat to a roller skate scoqter; nice,summary colleFtion of old-fashionedsmall'pleasuresfor the classroom on-a rainy day or for solid educational use- by.a smart teacher with slow students. J:H.

.:, . Plowden, David. COMMONPLACE. Dutton, 1974. eunp: $15. prim elem jfiStshs ,

' -.. Collection of stark, moving, 8"x 10" black-in4r.White photographs of the houses and streets where most of Americaslives seen.adif from the win8ow,ofa train or bus--but, remarkably, no people! If you've travelled, you'veseen places like these: A great book for "inc6r9atylediscussion with yoUngPeOple. (Where do yoU 'think you are?, What kinof people live here? What d4 they dO? Are-, they happy?-Do they have ,any Problems?), Especially,good_ for North Carolina .studentS who have no idea of how peoplelive'in Northeastern and Western U. S, ' Do they know what it is to livein 'halfa double' or a 'row' hopse? 1 Little touches of human dredis peekout here-and there in these pictures. __...=;7,, Top-fligilt book for . certain 'phasesof art instruction,. theatrical design, poetry wilting, American history, and forany teacher'who really would like. ', for children-to-understand thephrase, "a,smalli, Still voice." ,,The real-heart of much music,'art, poetry, and literathre beats in the places picturedhere . . A dust for all grade levelsas befits each situation. J.H. . ..:t . , Price, Stelien D. OLD AS THE HILLS: THE STORTOFBLUEGRALMUSIC. , Viking, 1975...... 110 p. ,$7.95. .jhs shs . S. 4- . ... . - Certainly a marketp/ace book capitalizingoncurrent interests but also.a'fine,: legitimate effort on'blUegrass'musid, its early heroeS'and current perfOrmera3_ -0 most interesting are the, quota passageS"hereere struggling artists de cribe.theie, is. . to make it big; the faces pictured throughout,have dignity a d appear to '''.be decent people one wouldfike to get,to:know; whether =' luegrassis ur thing .''' musically, it*is a segment of music proud ofits history and. its purity, qukities not to-be scoffedat;_appendix 'includes informAtion about bluegrass redords and periodicals;-good, honest-wilting andprinting. that invite§ one ,ko. read.'., J.H. .-..

IR r . , ,,.. Reed,,Carl, ind Burt Towne. SCULPTURE FROM FOUND.0BJECTS. Davis, 1974, '.96 p. $8'.95. . -prim eldm-Ahs shs . ) ..°.:,.. 4 , - . Arepieces produced from- cardboardcontainers, boxes', fabrid, junk, recycled t. items,"junque; mostly pictUres ofconstructions with very Short ideas-of:how and why the things- Were made; suggests.coMbinationa andmaterials most ofus would,overlook;; Aoi-the:usual'rsimple,thingstO'do'!'keT.See sd.Much of inbooks' for elementary ch4ldren,-= works are artistically valuable or exemplify a basic element 'of art; Platt:ad-containers* sand andjheach, thread andyarn, .'paperwpaieggcartood,A.71xe and metalathese'are'somectiapter , heading's.; dozens- of bIack7and-whitb.pictures; nicely . .. done.- , g.H. t , 4 r 4 ' '(I. -'1

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Reed, ,Ca 1, And Joseph Orze. ART FROM SCRAP. Davis, 1974, 111-4),45:95-paperi- primelem jhsshp

Well-oganized book, graphically expressing the inhereht beauty in, the most , nondesript scrips; .divided into three main sections-- graphics, sculpture, craftssubdivided into specific types of materialsused; numerous photographs Of finshed art piece captioned to explain.materialsused and process employd; valuable listof scrap materiali and section on'fbrmuras,handmixtures; ought t spark lotsof,clever creations- 4 ReSch, George T. ° SUPER8 FILMMAKING Watts, 1975. ,B113.2' $4.33: :elem-6jhs shs . Clear:,0ba§ic book on filmmaking for rank beginner; somehoOtis more practical(' anddown-t\p-earth than others of ihilk,realizing that stddints"have limited equipbent-And unlibiteA=ideas; plAnni , filming, editing., animation, sound, how to show hits; information about equipent, and complete glossary; nice line_ drawings thionghout; a MUST ifany fil1111iaking classes are under *ay. .J.H.,

Saeger, Glen. STRING DESIGNS. Sterling, 9 5.,48 pi $3,69. primelem jhs ,shs

All about string.designs--i.e., those in piture frames 'that look like :ships' and those that hang free like mobiles'or stad up like flowers; this foolishness is getting popular' with geometry classes andith some art classes; frankly, the stuff looks pretty good, and in Its_more sophiticated fokms'(say,wfth wire) it sells; this book is about how tostart the workandsome of the'tricksin,,making straight strings do curvy things:; one bookon this subject is enough--this one fills the slot. \

Sendak, Maurice., MAURICE,SENDKK'S"REALLY ROSIE" ST IW THE NUTSHELL KIDS.: Harper, 1975. 64 p. -$5,95 paper:prim elem

Script ana/music, plussome eart6on,visuals,which Madup Maurice Sendak's .half -hour television show; full,piano/voicescores by,Carole King; pbemp.;, short plays tolheread, acted,out, sung, drawn; imaginative 'aria expensikre; best use is as alliodel for children to referto creating}'theirown show. -%%%' ,) , , ,t

Seuling, Barbara. THE LOUDEST SCREEN KISS AND OTHER LITTLE- -KNOWNOCTS ABOUT THE MOVIES. Doubleday, 1976. 95 p. jhs shs, I .1 Amusing trivia about the motion picture industry listed in ando\m order; ,each item is brief (only'a few sentences)', includes realnames (4 manY\ tars,' unusual occurrences during making of filmi'land Someou tending s tistics' from the industry's" history; invi,teS browsinglcan be!, ead e orr all at once.or in several segments .

, Stacy, Donald L. EXPERIMENTSIN-ART. Four.Winds, 1975. 88-.p. $6.95. prim elem jhs

Very close to what good-elementary art teachersare always trying to, do wit limochildren; open-ended instructions. for techniquds'of collage,- printing, drawing, /- and three-dimensionA forms; opening line indidated:hook'S,philoic:Phy-"Art , is an experiment in- surprising one's' self";,,art%educatorswill'subscribe to the (idea 1007; purchase for teacher use; enough ideas and.,variations Aor 'illiolidyearJam0Ort in any eleinentary grade., those"not'adecidately.se*ed-; by an art specialist should purchase thisand share. it:" , J.H. . : 'i., , A e

-A--t ...... 15 .., f L_:" '. e. . v e \Stapleton, Marjorie: MAKE THINGS SAILORS MADE, Japlinger,1975:\ 64 p.--:---$6.95.".' jhs . shs 0 '.. 4. % ` t %

. . - 4 . - tirectIOns and histoiical background for< . I..- 4 . ) shell valentfries, slaps in bottle's,rope vork, scrimshaw, mareilletry,, end certain 'sailor-I-foods; nicely done, good black -' and=white pictures;°bbielle4 theseare note simple Proiects,ut require a great deal of time=--a thingcSailors had:plenty 'of; 4 -. ,, A. perhaps more jnteresting as a history' of-curious things, fltul!tg.ocial studies.purpoSesr.thanas, a-craft guide, J.H. (This item4so appearSiOnle SObialStudies Advisory List..) '.. s; - ,,w , . 0- Steverigfiranklin. DANCE ItITE: A-SEASONWITH AMERICAN BALLST TpRATRK: , -Harper, 1976. 190 p. $10. ,sbs , , . P , Serious, senior high icii001AeVel study oft- hebirdregimen dancers- -must follow in training for and'perform.: , g ballet;* text is4ser, ies of ignette of rehearsals, performanceS!"a", random dance experiences from viewpoidOfa man . who started out as'a ddhcerlthe lackof books,Wthis area merits this one's receiving, serious considera4an; a.fewblack-and-white pictures;,bigvords, 'ballet terms, etc.; definitelYfor students whojcnow and like'ballet. J.H. .. , , . Stevens, Harold. TRANSFERS:DE,SIGNS, TEXTURESANDIMAGES. Davis, 1974-80 p.. , $8.95. shs .i V .,

. , Technical presentation of-a multitude ofways to transfer :..,"aid make prints; covers both simple and complexprOcesses with text that is strictlya "hard read"; . .. students will'gaku muChfiOmnumerous photos--may even want to try some things on their own,; art-teacherSTanalart studentscan use this book well; so much depends on how much interest In-print making , exists in the schoolhow balanced the art collection is now, whether italready contains.a couple of basic' bookSin this area; letyour own feelings 'be yOur guide. J.11. t Stokes, Jack. LET'..S MAKE A RITE! Walck, 1976. unp., $6.95; primelem-4 ,a-f . _LtLttracttie read -and -makebook for early grades on makinga d .-41,141g 4-kite; 'actually, the Nmaabularyis'not simpleandthe Price.is-high, yet the book 48, --is colorful and clear; desef-Vesconsideration. J.4. (This item-also'appears' on .the Kindergarten-EarlTChildhood EdddationAdvisory Lists) "

'Streatfeild, Noel. AACcUNG PERSOWS GUIDE [TO BALLST.' Warne, -1975. 123 P. '$7.95:,: jb's

'' ,, ,,' ,..) Begins as a story of youngsters but Soon beComes an introduction of great. InamesTbaTel;FaleTiT6iies;black-and-white pictules, good variety, a/fewmales, no blecka;gleo, clear sketches. of theprime step; story-curaconVerbatio'nroute .may:becomd'a_bore=-but thoge who're -13 -years old.with stars in their eyes and dreams of ;a tutu will love it; worthy,interesting pictures;the dance shelf 0 is usually thin- -add thisone -for junior high, .L.H. 4 - Temko, Florence. FOLK CRAFTS FOR WORLD FRIENDSHIP,Doubleday, 1976. 143 p. $8.95. $ ' paper. prim"elem .t ;!* -All those:Colorful, crafted things you'see of Mexican dances, polish, parades., or Chinese NeW Year,celebrationawithinstructions on how to dift,61dy glue,and.staple,fair facsimiles, Presented 'in wordsand drawings; here are few of theLgocidies: Sinterklaas Tanabata papeflecorations.0Santa Lucia crowns, Posada_cla5r figures,-. Hanukkahcandleholder; cultures,- represented ) ,., ° - :

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40 FOLK CRAFTS FORNWORLD FRIENDSHIP. \(Coned). , (,,-, . . . ., incluie North and' South America, ,Europe, Africa, and tie `Far Eaat;_material's- commoh to most school supply rooms; excellent for elementary teanhers,whO' ,... .1'went to make other cultures come alive. Buy it! J.H.

,4 Terry, Walter. FRONTIER8' OF DANCE: THE LIFEOF MARTfiA GRAHAM. Crowell-,.1a75. 177 T. .$595. ,jhs-9"shs

Martha'Gkaham portrYed as dynamic,fOrce in ioneerAng.contemporary dance; covers . . -philopopHy, method, and catalog of her'beatknownchoreography; the author, well- .known dance critic'end friend of Miss Graham's, assumes easy, informal writing style.WithOut losing-Objectivity; important addition to dance colleCtion, lesp important to biography collection; photography appropriately placed to highlights

'..*N...,_ comments on/various choreographic works. (This item also appears- on the'Biography . '''':,, 'Advisory Litte.) . . .

Tobias, Tobi.- ARTHUR-MITCHELL. Crowell, 1975.. 32 p.', $4.50. im-3 elem , , . ,44, , One of 'a biograPhi=series orAistinguished, successful people-from-American minoritYsra(cei aimed at students' who need enticement to read; Ample story °about

;. . 0' !Arthur Mitchell, a-finesbIack dancer who has been able to devote his life more to dancing than to social struggle, proyiding inspiration here for readers of , any color; decently- priced series which fills aneed. J.H. (This item also appears on-the.Biography Advisory LiiL)

Tyler,c4Cffristapher, and Richard Hirsch. RAKU. Watson-Cuptill, 1975., 176 p. $15.951. shs

Another in Watson-Guptill series of advanced instruction books; Raku isea,special. pottery finishand the process for getting thatf,'finiiii; a third of the book is abOut the hist ,gry and high, pants of Raku, a third 'on the making (turning)- of potteryand a third onthe kiln and cooking process'.; great thing is that Raku_ takes less heat and simpler kiln', something that students can make'andachools An.afford;'for advanced art students; bUy for,sophisticated art collections -.' with art teacher's ,approval; 200 black-and-white illustrations and It in full color;:glosaary, index, section on notes. .1:1

-Vermeer, Jackie. THE ITTLE KID'S AMERICANA CRAFTBOOK, Taplinger, 1975. 128 p. $9.95. prim.elem.'

All those things that child en did in "the good old days"I'papei dolls, bUtton -pictures, lomemade.games, outdoor toys--aIl, kinds of goodies that really did _give fun and pleas zg in-simply times; clear instructions and materials of irk . thecommonest,sort, a thistory'elessonor youngsters as welP°As, a rainy day activity, guide; younveople,weren't sdumb inithose days- -maybe plastic lan!t eVerything,-after,a111, J.H. 0 Warren, Lee. THiLTHEATER OF AFRICA: INTRODUCTION. Prentice, 1975. '112 p. $6.95.4 shs !

':: Senior high scWOol /college -level tex of African'drama, its variations,- performers, writers, and-current feetiville; cove s storytelling, ritual drama, puppetry,

fdlk opera,.uni*sily-basgdtheate , a few father weak black- and - white photographs;, somewhat stilted text;' the Wok app ars here because it is one-of the first,df not, thevery:first, of suchpublIca ions to .come out inan area badly needing

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THE,THRATER OF AFRICA: AN INTRODUCTION. (Cont."d).

attention; information is accurate, index is complete, andexcerpts from two plays are included;'lay'S probably make muchmore-sen.Sejand beauty .in the original language, bUt a much needed-reaearch source. J.H. (This-item also appears on. the Social Studies Advisory List,)

Weiss, Harvey. MODEL AIRPLANES AND HOW TO BUILD THEM. Crowell, 1975. 90 p. *$6.50. elemjhs

Little book exploring the making of model planes out,of wood andcardboard, some static, some flyable; for the many youngsters who have neverlmadea wooden model. - from-seratchlaringthese plasticyears., this offers great satisfaction and.much learning; covers more styles and types than othSI booksand'invites modelmakers f '-to change and creat their own designs; if.schools havenothing in this line for Grades 4' -8,. this titre is a good purchase. J.H.

o Weiss, Peter. SIMPLE PRINTMAKING. Lothrop, 1976. 122 p. $4.81. primelem jhs shs-10

If you can print a freshly caught fish,you can print'anything! That's what 4 this text with black-and-white illustrations is about: how to make prints of virtually anything; hundreds of ideas; clear, simple instructions;_well worth the give-away price--ever make prints with string,pap bottles, noodles,'leaves.21 . , J.H: . . . ,, S> &

White,, Lawrence B., Jr. THE.GREAT MYSTO.,.THAT'S YOU. Addison, 1975. 224 p'. $4.87: elem jhs

. . One.of a bevy of "magic booki," rather cheaply'done and weaklyillustrated; however, the book reada'Well ih a narrative style.livingyoung people the patter as-well as the techniques; for boys and girls,in,Grades'47,8and foi libraries needing a few books. in this Dewey slat;.a fair price..,

Wiseman, Ann. MAKING THINGS, BOOK 2: A 'HANDBOOK OF CREATIVE -DISCOVERY.' Little, 1975: 166 p. $8.95. prim vlem jhs .., - ! . ' More great and wild ideas- -150 ings to be, made vatheAerYkind of material. ever,,; heard of,.frot bikini.bathing sits and books,to air-Sculptures:'and on and On; will delight and stimulate imaginationsto create 150 more Whimsical objects -. .... '.5 . , WORKfildFROMATURE: COLOR CRAFT BOOKS, VOLUME 9.- 1,47Atts,. 197S. 160 p., $6.95. ,primh 0.4m .jhs shs

. ,- . . . , .. . 'Superb information on techniques for making things out ofnatural substances; although most teachers. discourage 'instructing',a child'inexact reproduction's of proSecta,.which-this hook is ,completely fu4,,lof,' themay clever ideas_ and loVely format will override, fears of churnineout copycats; projects graded : by diffidUlty; materials .locally available; ixstruction,mustly,picforial;rief apd ta,the point; a great price far an excellent:dditionto schools' ;crafts .programa,J.H. . .

- , . .- !- -. '''' Yuisman, Jerrfr THE COMPLETE BOOK `OF 35MM:PHOTOGRAPHY..Zoward,t1976.. 224 P. -., . 1-Wi,95.. 41. ,. -, 1 jhs shs` ' .. ' . ..,

, _ , , )SXcallent introduction for beginning photographers-With# 35Mim'iangefinder.and/or i single lens reflex camera; matraearer than Nikonor Kodak manuals and doesn'tsi* 1 , /

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waste space ma.cleveldpment-techniqvs,,which arkworthless to most:beginnerd, anyimy;:glossary and *appendix containing much good material and charts; certainly worth examining ad a teaching. tool' - Books in a.Series

ELEMENTS OF DESIGN% Davis, 1976. each $7.95. 'all .$3915. bhp Broniblef, Gerald ,F. ,.8PACE-80 p. `Ga.it'tb, JOseph A. 'COLOR AND VALUE, 80 Horn, Geofte F.' TEXTURE. 72.p. Porter, Albert W. SHAPE AND FORM,--80p. ' Stlleck, Jack, LINE. 80 p. "-4"

Five volumes 4,..theElements of Design series; a stunning4olleCtion of black- 41, .and-white photos Illustrate impact of chanting emphase color and 'valued texture, shape and form, and line; a small coro'section in the COLOR s. AND VALUE volume; in essence, these are illustratiOn4 the truisms art teachers lecture about (i.e., color is dependent on tfiettype of lightand on the time of day); text is sharp and very condensed;_ pittur s Clearly depict text; each volume by a different author /artist who knows Alloject; very . ! strain saries for education in basic art concepts; atirattve and economical. 3.H.

Morse, Charles and Ann. ROCK 'N POP STARS Childrens. each l31 p,, each $4.95 JOHN DENVER. 1975. elem shs OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN. 1976, elem-6' shs

Two diatty biographies from Childres Press series,called Rock 'N PopSta)s;:five ," dollars.each for 30 pages; "pop"-yle watercolors of the stars,, and skinnytbtok appeal, all designed to capitali on tees fan market; texts read like fan'

magazines,'butone wishes for EASY-vocabulary so_ theso-=called slower Students, . could have fun--theere not all one-syllable wotds by a long slick; others jn series include Barbra Streisand, Charlie Rich, Diana Ross, Elton John, Nell Diamond, Carole' King, Frank Sinatra, and the Oamonds;' th4se books will last about as long as mostIof these artists, except 01 Blue Eyes, of course!r, Consider students' interests before purchase-keep in mind. that some Will read

these who wouldn't touch anything else, although the reading levelierjotlow. , - J.H. (This item also appears on the Biography AdVisory

'PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN, Davis, 1975. each 80 p.. each $7,95. all $39.95. jhb shs Brammer, Gerald F. MOVEMENT AND RHYTHM, Gatto, Joseph A: EMPHASIS, Horn,.George F. BALANCE AND UNITY Porter, Albert*W. -PATTERN Selleck, Jack: CONTRAST 4' Five-volume set by the same five artists/authorWho did ELEMENTS OF DESIGN 44f- ,(see above); it is difficult to overstate the ecision and,usefulneasothese books;. obviously, basic principals such as these are common; Co all tbGarts--,- - here is genuine :1)a is education'; concise text amply illustrated with sfitking,

black-andwhite, photos and some color reproductions0.nformation impOrtant to .

understanding harts and artistic.conceptb; once presented,:the ideSS Will be , obvious to students and,will enrich the way they.see_the world; dOn't,overlook thi&tmpOrtant`series inJunior and senior highschPol media,cenitts.j.H. - . -f 4, 4

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Yerian, Camerori,and Margaret,' eds.7-FUN TIME'ACTIVITIES(Ch ens, 2975: prim-3 elem

" DOODLING, DRAWING AND TATING. 46 p$3,95 . EASY TRICKS AND SPOOKY Amp. 46 V.95 GIFTS FOR EVERYBODY: 47 p. HANDMADE TOYS' AND.GAMES. 47 p. $4;95 MAGNIFICENT MAGICi 464- $3.95 MAKE -UP AND COSTUMES. 46 De $3.95. PLAYSAN6 SPECIAL 'EFFECTS. $3.95 RADIO'AND MOVIE.PRODUCTIONS. 45 p. $3.95 :r -7' 'STAGES, SCENERY AND PROS. 46 p. 43,95

' At leirst glance, the of these. books oes against-the grain of "creative arts"; '',n closer inspeC- ion; however, as i earlierVarts-of the same series,- 0,\ the idea are. so different and, hat they override the format's handicap ;simple and short, no verbiage, target and clear; the truth It. this th se basic informatiqn books in vled fields are most useful, to teachers who know.othing about., areas covered; since none of us can knot/ everything, we rieed.thse books; from that standpint, they are clever, useful,treasure troves of ittle ideas that the great teacher might have overlooAled which could take a big ifference the classroom; turn these books over to children, urge them t try some of the ideas. and then create some ideas of their own; important fe ture is that ideas are not closed offor "finished -the last .line_ usually-invi es the reader to go on and on; most genuine art-teachers have a love/ hate relationship with these sorts of books; if chl4Asen don't like them, please us know.. J.H, let, -

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, SILVER BURDETT MUSIC. LEVELS 7 AND-8. ten 32-page bOoka, $12'.30. each $1.35....t- '

--. ten 12" disc recordings 33 1/3 rpm $90. each $7.50,Silver Burdett, 1975, 106.'

jhs . .. ,.------, ...- MUSIC FOR CHORUS 1-4= . COUNTRY MUSICIAND,ITS ROOTS 4. AFRO- AMERICAN, MUSIC AND -ITS ROOTS` ,... MUSIC,OF-NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS

' SPANISH-AMUCAN-MUSIC AND ITS ROOTS GIJITAR SOUNDSi THE7VW MATERIAI013 OF MUSIC NEW MUSIC': ELECTRONIC

e , ( ' IMPROVISINGYTHE BLUES 1 . . e , I . - 4 4 .

. . % / -.1' . To the distrAss of many teacheri, Silver Burdett's music seriegIaissed the last .. North. Carolina adoption, but their books and records for seventh and eighth grades are;availahle, as alway for aupplementary purchase_aNd use;,everythillg

Lsof.thO quality--co ' paper, performances, relordings;'4cludea_four- .sets for cOlininging,'gradu41Idin difficulty and vocal demanWeach chofus bCok contains-full scores for6-10 songs from folk and currently pbpplar literature; §iereo.iecords for teaching and performing the music, wits stereq 44

feature -separating voices,orvoices and accompanitent; tpachats whohave wised ;.. Silver Burdett materials will be right at home withethese;. please advise music .,,,,z, . ; teachers of, their 'avail:ability._ J,H. , --, , .. ,e . 4 -BOOKS (FOE TEACHER .USE)

Betts, Edi-7aid..,,MASTER, CLASS IN4WATERCQLOR.. Watson ...-.01.1ptill,- 1975. 240 4). )$17.95._

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_Another in thetadkpted pairt1.4. technique =series by Watgen7bupiili, this `one ..---

. 'dealing. with wateiaolors;. verraavanced,'iiieP-V-step'nformaiicil, heavY.tpxtr, . - AS ' . 4 .. ) , 20 -'

STER CLASS INWATBRCOLQ4.: (C nt(d)1.

directed primarily to artists with armgrasp of repraiAngational dtawing, -composition, color' and liaintinetechni4ues;,4fScusses sketching, usingphotographs creatively, transparentatercolor,:opaque media,°1mixed media, Winting'without a- brush, dhd art 'from nature' id abstraction, abstractipnto nature; 200 black-and- wbotte illustrations,lbut only 32 colorplatet; 'sectionion suggested reading; index; buy only on recommendation orart tdach,&:. . 1p , n 1.- Cataldo, John 14,--LETTERING: 'A GUIDEFORTEA6HERS,k'" Pavis,,l9J4.\ U.p. $9.50. . . ' I . Don't let the tithe fool yOu! This is ,a lat more..tfianikOterinIE-well bey6nd : = -, .!Zebra'; Plenty of tips on lettering)4litthecontinUing-emphasl, i8 on stretchini'. and creating; CaligraphST experithenkerb bn'any'grade levetvill love the countless varied. examples 'from-calendars, psOrs,,mechanice1410i'ering,'tradesymbols,. etc.; lettering history, in shall doses, terthroughoutSsAd ininformationon form, line, roundhand, chancery, manuscript, And use,of.brush4andpen (try''abstract writing' for, the_ good ofyour psyche..7you'll find yourself talking out louI in the ., lib-rary!) Note that the book. is for teacheS'and contains'examplesof dozens Af kinds of lettering stylei an0 techniques._oArtteaqhersmcAgnical drXWing teachers, and that dear who' always ends up doing the school.PoSters will. find this - book fascinating and useful. ,, J.H.- -.- . . 'Cede, Ann, et al. A PUMPKIN IN A PEAR TIDE: .0kEAtoplE IDEAS FOR'TWELVE MONTHS OF- HOLIDAY FUN. 7 Little, 1976. 112.p: 0:95, '.$4.95,paper.prim -eleth-4 , , ... , ..:... . s . i.or teachers seekingactivity 'ideas .or their chlAdren during holiday seasons; this collection includes bothold and new,ideas-attractively presented mith asy instructions and clever sketches; couldbe,expanded;or*revised for use . as instructional games in math or :aociarsiUdies;materials for,activities easily available at home or school,; delightfulsource fdr festiv:occasions ianging.from

' traditional--Christmas, Easier, Halloween--to Martin LutheKing's-birthday, . -- Moon Day (to celebrate the moon landing),-andAtherifan Tndianetay. (This item also aPpears on the Kindergarte&tarly Childhood Education - ;Advisory List.) - , . .. - . . P Crook, Elizabeth, et al: MUSIC: MATER/AL$ FOR TEACHING.` Silver- Burdett,1976._ 302 p. includes 5 flexible vinyl records; .$11,97 pa'?et. - - , sA . ' Beautif:),Kinteresting book which, in addit n, halaneinteresting purpose: td train t achers (elementary classroom genera t,in basyCpusic education; interesting, colorful format includes five -flexible'records,-sothat any reacher c -.. spend' ime with-this bbok/recordingcombtnatidn at home and fill in gaps in hs- /hercollege training;even- includesendN-45f.-chapter'self-grading progressharts; in so fai as muSictcan be' putintoa- book4.this.is a n6ble- i, t effort diebted,at the right audience; well bOund,.xbod print,nice .quality'

.paper; one would love to see a multi-grade student edition of this-material _ . which..9,,,,might be better used than-Silver'-Burdett!smort-,complexgrade-level -. program (Certainly, would be moretecOnomical for school., systvs); this title needsto bein': professionalsection df elemkntarY school medilScen0ers. 3:1.h.* .- 4 . \ -- . -.. ' . . . . e ' Schuberi,:ingzTHE CRAFT.OF MUSIC TEACHING' IN THE.BLEAOTARY SCHOOL. : '.° .- Silver gurdett,- 1976. 29313. inctUdes 2'11!exiiiie,NlAyl records. --,.... $12.80 paper. _,-"°-

J .- Book-for elementary classtoom teache rsWhb.wan a little BelP_ahcr.direction in .their thUsic education efforts; aeatheticaand Iheorymixr--every-song! . experience is seen as offering "leainine Ona*mber,6018,48ongssuitable .! --- .

THE CRAFT OF MUSIC TEACHING.XN THEELEMENTARY SCHOOL._ (Cont:!d),.$

for multi:grade use; step-by-steputilization relates.content to;othermusia, to . art; to literature, dance,'etc': ; whateved the'result: for the_ student, one trip through the' book villicertainly give teachersan education in lesi"C-baaics two _records included, so this bookcan be put to use_immediateiy solid.,, professional.---1:-.

publication.' J.H. . .,

Snydtr, John. COMMERCIAL ARTIST'S HAimpOOK.,Watson.Guptill,1973. 264 p. "810.95.

%Refetence volume containing` terms, techniques,,materiaId, and, media, Of commercial /artiat; contents inalphabetical order with each entry described in\oneor two paragraphs; diagrams,, thoughsparse, appear where needed; valuable primarily tic; professional artist -or teacher;.probably haslittle applitation in be-ginning art classes A' ,

-,Sterling *Editors. EASY CRAFTS BOOK. . , Sterling, 1975. .96 p. I ...rt. A. e .....r . 'Every craft ever seen in .anybodyl-s K-6cladsroom illustrated;., no aesthetic information,-just what to cut andpaste and crush; a,biehelp for. classrOom teachers in system§ lacking art teachers. Do not'show the book to Children, just the process itself (whichyou have, of course, tried first),. Let them make what Is beautiful to4them withthe skill you haVe introduced. J.H.

... 4'. Swanson, Karen; RIGID HEDDLE WEAVING: Watson-Guptill, 1975. 231 p;817.5a...... , Discqsses methods'employed to prOduce useful,Ittractive woven pieces; explains diffeient rigid heddle loomsand'key procedures in preparing to ytave; clear black-and-white diagrams lead students through weaving techniques, showing . variety of plain -weave methodsas well as more sophisticated deeigns; suggested projects clearly interpreted; 16"oolorpates, 350-blaCg-and-white illustrations; glossary, supplirs' list, 'bibliography, lindex;buy onl;after inspectionno if art teacher requests' it;not forgeneial use ,,, -,, ,

, . Timms, Virginia Gayheart.-ART MATERIALS, TECHNIQUES,`ZDEAS: A.RESOURCE BOOK J FOR TEACHERS'. Davis, 1974. 167 -pr $11.95.

Straightforward summary .of materials..and tachniquesuseful to art teachers for projects in almost:every three-dimensibnalart area ;. a reference book, nutEthelled, indexed; small black-and-white photos,supply source lists, et ai.,;(not/attractiNie enough- to reach outand'grallteachers orevenlure- the mildly' interested, but-%, when you are in the middle Of:Something anddolk.knowwhich glue to use, you'll be glad thii title-is availatre;.a really intefestedteacherts ideas about processes and products will be expanded.. , a *

BOOKS (REFERENCE)

-Bartt, Frederick. ART: A HISTORY OF PAINTINGpStULPTURE ARCHITECTURE.2 vols. Abrams," 1976. $50. shs VOLUME I: PREHISTORY, ANCIENT WORLV.MIDDLE'AGES.-468 VOLUME RENAISSANCE, BAROQUE,, MODERN WORLD. 526 p.

Collegiate-level; chronological survey of trendsand peraons,in.p11phases of-the- visual arts,; primarily intendedfor college -and university introdnctorTrarthistory courses; Center's on,Western Art,excluding Far Easternart; many,, many captioned, b

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;Ph A4T: A HISTORY OF PAiNTING,'SCULPTURE, ARCHITECTURE. (Cont'd).

black-and-white photographs expand the scholarly text,,aided by sections of 'clear, sharp colorplates; maps throughout orient readersto culturesnnder discussion; Professor Hartt teaches'srt history-at University of Virginia and is an acknowledged authorityn fine arts; Time Line, extensive.glessary, ;- .bibliography, index, and photogisphic Crediti-round out an erudite, reliable introductory.reference Set; for in-depth study of stylistic chistory ofart useful enior'high schools with strongart pgrtdents; purchase only - with sit teacher.approval, J,, (This item alsoappearson the ReferenCe. Advisory List.) Nt

FILMS (1.6MM) 4 THE ART OF FILM: VOLUME II,,THE CAMERA, 16mm. 20 min,' sd, color $295:

Perspective, . jhs shs

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Not the averag.: run-of-the-mill preseh ation on film prodUction skills'but rather , *an artful study of camera techniques us d by film masters in their classics; visual- content is eM,cerpts collected from seven feat4e...films by Cocteau, Truffaut?, ;` Hitchcock, Bergman, Audparajanov:chosen to illustrate different visual styles;. narration by Rod Serling is kept.to a minimum se, viewers can concentratevn each \ excerpt; becaupe explanations are,io brief in the film irself,,the well-prepared, 80 -page .study gPide is essential; superb for film Study.programs' . .

_ _ , _ . DISCOVERING RUgSIAN kLK MUSIC. 16mM. 23 min. sd. guidetolor $285. 'BFA, 1975. prim -3 - elem jhs' shs ,... r ,.. . . One of a series,of superboloi. films onrfOlk music of major national groups,. covering various kindsof vocA and instrumental musicrather.thin classical or formalomdsia; voices-are good, costumes impressive;,.holiever; these films were not made in the Nations under study but in America by groups specializing

in recreating authentic folk music; to some, the4films are just 'that much' too ,: Jong and slightly unnatural: the people, look and act.too authentic; however, ,±

. they provide a wonderful introduction to soundtOkinstruments, costumes, rudimentary . dances.of foreign cultures; would be better if more foreign shots were woven irq:

for one-time viewing, by_almost,any age group; fOr system-level film libraries. :,,',1/ JIi - 1,,,

IT'S ALL MUSTC:-.,16mm. 26 min. sd.' guide color $375. Tentrod, 1973. elemjhg shs C . . Superior film for all, ages which'breales down barriers between kinds of music- - country, rock, symphOnic; broad introduction to all types of music froth symphony and opera to folk, rock,, and jaiz; interviews with conductors, performers, business managers, and music students; teachesthati's all music, de e different instruments and,genrea,, and all of it belongs to ourseciety;,helps all students open their ears tovarietiesof music, at the same time challenging

more serious music students; should be seen by all students more than once p during their school career, especially 4th and J9th graders. J.H.

, .. , . , OPTIONS, 16mM.' 8 min. sd. guide' color-$120. Perspective, 1975. primelem jhs ,.shs

Optional art is a kind of active art in which viewers don't pasSively observe but.actively make things happen--often called "kinetic art." This film,covers,

,Such an- exhibit in the Chicago Museum Of-Contemporary Art; giving students, an , , t 11

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idea of what-such*art,looks like, and how it functions,' On exhibitare statues, 4 hinged, paintings, optical'illusuarrors,kinetid sculpture, light showg etc. - Thg filming'is a tad clever whiCh, whencombined with 'Clever' art objects, . maybe a little too-too, Howeverlthis kind of art exhibit could bespeetacular when-produced in a'schoO1 by yoAng, Imaginativechildren. Other films or books on the snbject,ffIvnot-come readily to Minil;so this title'seems to be availlable.sourceon kinetic art, Good enough.to seimnlateAloxens of. creative

OSCAR HOWE: r THE SIOUX PAINTER. 16mm. 27 min, sd, Vide color $400. Centroh, 1974. shs

_ . Visuallyattractivd films and important recordof an unusual.artigt;,.probes , essence Of Why and how an artist,works;camera f6Llows Howe walking in nature to gain inspiration and beginninga painting in his trance-like state; shows the pompteted art, pt thesame time treating viewers to many of his major ,w-torksL artist reflects on his Sioux 'cultureasthe determining force in his art; narrator Vincent Prideoprovidibackground'of Howe's fifeand some criticism;' : serious high school art students-4Mappreciate techniques and philosophy. J.H. 'SCULPTURE: ,PROCESS OF DISCOVERY. 16mm. 11 min, sd, guide color',$160. Barn, 1976._ jhs shs

, Nip y produced film*whIch".presents one sculptor's view.of creativeprocesses involved In sculpting in stone; .NorthHines describes his feelings.atyarious stages of production; he is seen seleaingstone,working it, and finishing. several sculptures; sensitive film whichstrengthens_an artisv's'commitment and deepens. the appreciation 9f studentsof art

1STAINEDGLASS: PAINTING WITH-LIGHT. 16mm., 20 min, sd. guide color $275. Barrc)1974.-shs*

Beautiful, step -by -step coverage OdeSigningand manufacturing stained'glass Windows, a contiporaiy art gaininginilopularity; close-up"camera ihOts \ combined With voices'Of craftsmen explainingtechniques; will stimulate students , to do similar things.with paper,'cellophade,paints;a few steps left out which hurt--where to get ColOred glass tostart withand how to handle the finished. 4 pieces, but nevertheless a fine 20*mintites.

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AN INTRODUCTION Tb THE GUITAR AND LUTE WITHSTAN BUMGARNER. 1 color Pilmstrip,' 1 cassette tape, guide $15. Bumgarter,-1976',. prim elem..4- \ N . A 1 ,. - . . .- A mUst(iiem created by one of North Carolina's most,successfulyisiting artigts; Mr.-,Humihrhetwas in hundreds ofcl'assiooms'pi4init'Ar,thopsa'nds of children and he k4ws what they' willpay attention to; good nhOt4raphy ahePOund,-frilendlY, unaffected voice of ri.r. Buigainer talkingandsinging,-and supetp. .-- -.1 1 II masterpieces, especially Van Gogh'sduring the song, Vincent"; ins the 'guitar and lute in siMpfe linguagei. purchasingthis excyent,fi ip and, cassette will encourage more such pro4pctiOns of,and,ty, North- Caro titans; ' finil:sodg,"Rnbber Ducky; givesyou the age range,"bit a gi away. . , 4i r

. .. THE POTTERS' WHEEL. 1 color filmstrip, I cassette tape- $15, Bumgarner; 1976.. ,

elem jha shs -10 1 ( . .,. / 1 . ,: p . ' ...... / . . . t , _ .Well-done filmstrip ort pottery-lbakitg show* Sylvia Bumgarnerat, work ,a a wheel; .%

o transforminga,clay ball into a beautiful piece of pottery; also shows the 7. j- potter'at wo'tkwithyoung schoolchildrenvall photographs ofgood quality; opening_ ' frames (with credits) are particulany nice photokiaphs of children's artwork; "informative; entertaining,with value for a number of different age"gtouRte. :- (This item also appparslmrthe SOcia/ StUdises'AdvisorYList.)

-...4:!' 2 'Filmstrips .(Sound) ina Series' .

iffr AMERICANFOLK ARTS. 4 'sets each containing Npolof filmstrips, 2 cassettetapes ' $i28.each $32. Troll, 197,-.!' elem fis

SETI SET, III , WEATHERVANES_ WHIRLIGIGS '' HOUSEHOLD 'C t SCRIMSHAW" i, I- POTTERY' SET II - SET IV SCULPfURE OIL PAINTING- . ART.TECHNIQUES DOCUMENTARY, ART r A Series devoted to early Amtric an arts and crafts, combining.hrgqualitycolor .

:photography and move-along' text against backgrourid of folk music;"Grandma'# I attic and stuff from the barn-Htoys, signs, tools`, utensils, etc.,.frord 'olden times';.ffnq blend of art and'sociaI Studies;-nieefeel.ofintimacy-here and an'appeal iu stme'of the things' left ulaid; but--is this betterothah 13.hoOks of Americana? Do your teachers. use filmstrips'?,Can- students use them 'independently? As'good of its kind as we'll fpnd, deafly oientga to the- Bicentennial; most attractive; sure beats,those pastel, cartoony, holloW things. and the message is 'that real peOple lived, in this country 20b yeard-ago..."

. BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY. 6 color filmstrips, three 12" disc recordings 13,1/3 rpm, guide $64. with 6 cassette tapes $72. 'Coronet, 1975. (available frim Keller .Assods.). jhsshs e WHICH CAMERA FOR YOU? ADDING : 4 YOU' AE IN C6NTROL ?AROR SKILLS ( MAKING FILM WORK TAKING BETTER PICTURES.

All about photographic equipment, SUpplieand taking betterpistuyes;,tombines basic andadviCed photographic information;. practical;, technical' information o (no nudes`); camera selection, film,ways developing, tips on-better pictures; . _clear pictures and sotndtrack; not too detailed, but factuallystrong;Atestion:.,,,,.' Can one achlOe the-same thing-witha book? 'Abswar: Sure-7one student at a time. This allows teachers to,include many students in the.basiegrocess, encouraging discussion etd.Aother fuma.of.interaction; for ahy schoolsystem, offering photography in regular or vocatfonalcurriculum; purchase forsystem-. , .. wide use and bicycre,it around. Snap; 'snap, snap! J.H. . . .,

. . ; 1 . . , . ". HOW TO DO TEXTILES:. CR0041ATIK/TIE DYEING. =2 01Pr filmstrips% 2,oasspttetapes, .guide $37..Ed. DimenstOns, 1975.- jhs" shs . CRAYON BATIK -.. ,

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;', -* a :Good, clearrAeid.p efayon batik and tie dyeing, rAr0 aplainscrlyan bat lisin§, melted wa 4 "parafin,paper, and cloth ;. Part I. knots,.sews, -binds .Or.- q*usua1 tier-dye aesig4; good.photographyleai. explanations.; Axamplee of I. ,28 .... //,- .4, ..-5 - .

ROW TO DO TEX TILE CRAYON/R AT.IK/TIEDYING. (Cont'd). U . .

pro esSional products in both; alerts beginnersto common pitfalls; interesting and simple enough to get students involvedeasy to show class II to",- , without the mesh; teacheet'gdide includes glossaryand possibleactivitiet

SILVER BURDETT'musipFILMSTRIPS. 6 Color fIlmstrips, ratsettetapes $108. Silver Burdett, 1974. primelem jhs, THE NEWARKBOYS CHORUS ROBERt STARER; COMPOSER' THE NATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL HOW A RECORD IS MADE t A YOUTH ORCHESTRA' MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS, CONDUCTOR

Professionally ddne enrichment series that holdschildren'stttention, moves. quickly, 'andis not long; vocabulary is mature butnotcomplicated.;` seriesforms a nice complement-to any classroom music effort,iespecially when used by . individual students; obviously, thepace forbids much in-depth subject coverage, but there ar~e -sights unds here such as one would experienCeon a field trip; definite y enriching, self completing, andmost helpful to children who do not have wide exposure to the world aroundthem. J.H.

-SOUND FILMSTRIP SET 39. 4 color filmstrips, one 12" disc recording 33 1/3rpm, guides $32.50. with cassette tape $32.50. each with cassette tape.$12.75. Weston Woods, 1975. -prim-3 elem : STAR- SPANGLED BANNER 'NE ERIE &NAL

CLEMENTINE . SHE'LL BE COMIN''ROUND THE MOUNTAIN

Three well - loved, traditional favorites, plus the naiibnalantheM4:,tousinilyset to music and colorfullxuealized'on filmstrips; completetext for each song in individual booklets accompanying- filmstrips; good interdisciplinarymaterial to!' correlate with literature and music;;will motivate reading,interests -and provide supplementary help to pOor readers. (Thit itemlso appears on the Languages. Advisory List.)

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RECORDINGS (DISC) 4.1'-

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN SONGS.. one disc,recqrding 33-1/3"rpmJ$6:25.

- Ed..Act., 197.4. prim elem -jhs . i ' Seven 'attra 'ctivemonntainsongs- ;sung.withdulciher on.one-side, dulcimer albne- --'-' for Sing-a-long on reverse,sidq_recorded-in,Atheville;:good,keys.foryoung voices; words of Songs on album:- "Sourwooa Mountain,", "Grandfather's Clotk;"- . "Sitiple Gifts," "Shady Grati4"."BigAbon.:--Brighe Man," "On Teil_Annt1RhodYir

- "Riddle Song"; simple and_basic . 4) Sill.. -- ,- .4 , -,,- ' 4 BROqULUNG COTTON MILL BLUES. one-12" slitc recording 33,1/3rpm,gUide 0:50. , , JiieAppal, 1915: elemjhs shs. -. - --, I- - . . ,, -...; , . Unutatl ColInCtion of pointed; hatd7hittingsongs aboutAllvirkand4Anger of! - millwork; teacher's guide-gives,txis to-songs and ,history of_labormovetent among,m4lworkers; plentiful black -and- white pictures help Children'Tiihoknow -nothi"ng a bpa-.f-ill-s to set acquainted; attractive.singing.and,accompaniMentak:, probably most students 'ought to .be intrpdade",,thistmustC-and'theiscene, descrihet; the repetitive; noisylabqr ptiii,eryttuch with us; proceedsear irOmi"this retoictii4goy toSouthern Institute4.r4L.4:t.OccUiefional.'4ealthi.- :.:1.k, - -(Thii\atem alto appears-on'the SocialStudies AdVisop,List:4#"''

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' EVERYBODY CRIES SOMETIMES. one 12" disc recording 33 1/3 rpmdguide,$6.25:

- Ed, Act., 1975. Prim..alem-4 , . . . - ----; ., # Similar to the, tapyRa/mer rcords, but a bit more sophisticated in :message; lf

answer-back sougs,°pia ieceS for free dance, andkeitar blues; musical .

styles drawn largel from ,b ck Ja0 roots; complete wores and instructions 4 . in enclosed pamphle everything one would expect in carefully plotted singing

and-moving activiti for children; teachers will love this one, especially . on rainy days. .1.H.- (This item also appears on the Kindergarten-Early Childhood Education and Guidance Advisory Lists,) ..) ,

THE FEEL OF MUSIC:one 12"-digc recording_33,1/3 rpi $6.25. Ed. Act., 1974.

. prim elem . ... 4 r ..- , ..., '. . ..".' , ,The bid master, Hap Palmer, with aluew'one4exploring the feel and fundamentals of Music- and movement; well produced if,ehort segments; nice, full,.jazz colors and current rhythms; schOols that have never 'encountered a. Hap Palmer record; should try this one;-ask any.experienCed elementary teacher--put this record in the library where teachers can get it and it will beworn oUi.in a semester; K-6 studetits will love it. J.H.-- (This item also appeaion the Health,

Safety, and Physical Education AdvisoryLisi.)° . 41" ''.HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING? one 12". discrecording 33 1/.3'rpm $5.50. June Appal, 1975. elm jhs shs

. , . ....Worthy educaional'record presenting a whole variety of folk sounds, moods, and instruments; most of the song material is from our mountain-singing tadition, which has lasted for good reason; production isvery modest, but it achieves a certain !lonely' quality that people look for in this mdSic;- excellent collection for listening andor correlation with social stildies, 'particularly units related to North Carolina', Virginia, and Tennessee mountain:..,

life; word book enclosed for sing-alqng, J.H. '

- N...... -ASSING'TfIROUGUTHE GARDEN. one 12",disc recording 33'i/3 rpm $5.50.

,- June Appal, .. ehs - . -.. ,. ,- ...,#° '' Old man Nimrod Workman, mountain man, father, and grandfather of e.host young'uns, talks about his life and sings some old songs which grew out of We's difficulties; a vigorous Ybungl.lady with_guitar is counterpoised against the scbewhat restrained_old fellowl041.sjs a whole lot like visting a mountain family and settin' in on an eveniug. Of, music; it:.!Wa Isight,L f know what we man; unfortunately, no written material accompanies the albu

. for senior high 'phool study of Appalachia and early America. J.H. -(This item also appears on the Social -Studies Advisory-List.)- : li,i. SILVER BURDETT MUSICEARLY ctipHoop, seven 12" disc recordings*33'1/39rpm, 52.50, 1 Early. Childhood Chart.BookA45, 1 Eallyplildhood teacher's edition $10V' O.

, Silver Burdett, 1976., prim ... ,,.. , . , Because North Carolina policy does not provide disc retordingsLfor.any grade

. or books fbr,Grades K-1, schools may want to look,seriously.4..-this,set of

. ,, records and accompanying chart book; music anisuals nicely done in Silver -. Burdett' style; most music for singing,Siong,althoughlAstining pieces appear throughout; most son uggest, movement activities ;and ext.-ens:On- activ,igies; musical sounds ma Y stke some as too obviouelyjuvenileilanct,the authentic

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. . material froT America'S'songbag is pretty skimpy; =ffort to`lteachtvarious things overrides aesthetic values -of music so-'.t one wonders what groundwork is being laid for,lIfe,long associations . z wi music; as 1Z..of a larger, planned mussic education effort,this is eL as the sole musical experience, schools mayfind morVatiety.andpunc' in the open market of record shops and in old-fashioned' community'song b,,oks. J.H. ..

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SLIDE. SETS (s0140))

THE-CENTER FOR HUMANITIES SEMINARS INIDDERN ART, 4 sets each containing'80 color slides, 1carouselcartridge, 1 cassette . tape, one 12" disc recording 33 1/3rpm; ,guIde $229.48. each $69.5d. Ctr. Humanities, 1974. shs THE BREAK WITH TRADITION EXPLORING THE HEART AND MIND .THE RECONSTRUCTION OF SPACE. CONTEMPORARYTRENDS'

Marvelous collection of.modern artwork presented in nearly chronologicaLorder as revolutionary ideas and styles developed; nearlyevery major modern artist represented, from Monet, Renoir, Rodin,,D6gas,' Seurat, andCgzanne, to Matisse°, Chagall, Mir6, 0°Keeffe, Hopper, Shahn, Segal, Kienholz, and kauschenbe4g,and more; straight teaching; a little too much to. remembersupless art teacWhas already introduced some oll'his'and intdpds to reinforce-it;however, there are 320 slide's here_that may be used in many' ways' -plus teacher'sguide/catalogand audio tracks; if yourlschool is not strong in art-slidesor reproductions, this ,package is.worthy and reasonable; as a learning package,it,is definitely for 11th and 12th graders and.will be tough for a lot_of them; "a..'bonanza'forsenior high schools with strongart programs, J.H,

THE REALITY OF IMAGINATION: to 4 Aff,INQUIRY' INTO HUMAN CREA TIVITY, 2 units each containing 80 color slides, l'cassette tape, one 12" discrecording 33 1/3 rpm, 1 carousel cartridge; guide .$119.44', Ctr. Humanities,1974. "shs ti 4 ,Absolutely stunning paCkage of colOr slideswith audio track on cassette and: disc--plud teacher's guide--to deal with riek-ationship betweenimagination and reason;' when we compute that-there ate-over40 color s'lide's, most of: them art masterpieces,-the pfica is RIGHT! Moving presentation of narrativeE poetry,and music which will grip and amuse high: school students;,, endless. for , cliscussion.and further study; it's doubtful that th1esetcad be bettered in any other,fermatnot.only is it useful'as an exp're'ssion, the slider tape format. Is a clear Challenge to students to create siMilar expressions with theirown. .,;z resources; hus IS the 'alternate' _response ,educators are always talkingabout; unless Your teachers.are,madel"1,,stone,,YOU NEED THIS media presentation., J.H.

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Abrams - Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 110 East 59th Street, New York,New York10022

, ' Addison - Ahdisoni-Wer4ey Publishipg Cdmpani, Inc:, 2725 Sand HillRoad, Menlo Park, California94025

. , .. BFA - BA Educational Media, 2211 , Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica, California90406 *Barr - Barr . Productiong, P.O. Box 566T, Pasadena, t California 91107-

.-- . Bumgarner - Bumgarner ProductiOns,Rollie 2, Box 13, . Warrenton, North Carolina27589" 2 .t Centron -.Centron Educational. Films, 1621 West 'Ninth Street,Lawrence, Kansas 66044 ,

Childregs - Childrens Press,Inc. 1224 West Van Burea Street, a ChicagOfIllinots 60607 Coronet - CorOnet Instructional Media,'65 East South Water- Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601

Coward - Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, Inc., 200 Madison Avenue, NewYork,'New York .100U Crowell - Thomas Y. Crowell Company, 66:6 Fifth Avenue,New York, New"York Ctr, Humanities - The Center for Humanities, Inc,, 2 HollandAvenue, White Plains, New York' 10603

Davis - Davis Publications, . Inc., 50 Peirtland Street, Worcester,Massachusetts 01608 Dial - The Dial PresS, One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, New York, NewYork 10017 -

Dolphin - Dolphin Books, 501 FranklinAvenue, Garden City, New Yof0,111530_ Doubleday - Doubleday & Company, Ine.*, '501 Franklin Avenue, GardenC ty, New York 11530 Dutton - E. P. Dutton & Company, Inc.; 201 Park Avenue South, New York,New York 1000$ Ed. Act. - Educational ActilAties, Inc., P:0..Box 392, Freeport,NewYork 11520 Ed, Dimensions - Educational Dimensions' Corporation, P.O. Box 126,Stamford, Connecticut "06904 : / . . Evans,- M. Evans and Company,'Inc., 216:East 49th Street, New York;NevYark 10017 s Four.Winds - Four Winds Press.,50 West 44th St'r'eet, New York, NewYork 10036

Golden - Golden Press, Inc.', 850 Third Avenue,New York, New York 10022

Harcourt -'Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, fnc., 1 757 Third Avenue, New York,New YLrk '10017 f .Harper - Harper &. Row, Publishers, 10 East 53rd Street,New York, New York 10022

'Hawthorn - HawthOrn BookSy Inc., 260Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10016

30 Island Pub. - Island Publishing House, P.O. Drawer 758, Manteo, North Carolink 27954

.Junes -,Appal - June Appal Recordings, Box 743 Whitesburg, Kentucky 41858 .

- Keller Associates, P.O. tdx 8005, Greensboro; North CaEolina 27410 a ,

Lippincott - J, BLippincott Company, 521 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 100.17

little - Little, Brown mid Company, 34 Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts-02106

Lothrop - Lothrop, Lep & Shepard Company, 195 MadiSon Ognue, New York, New York .10016

Macmillan - Macmillan Library. Services, 866 Third Avenue, New York, New York. 10022 N\y . Measner -JulianMessner Inc One West 39th Street, New Nork, Ngw York 10018

Morrow - William Morrow & Company, Inc., 105 Madison AVenue,New York, New York 10016

NAL - New American Library, 1301 Avenue of the Americas, NewYork, Ww York 10019.

New Viewpoints -_New Viewpoints, 730 Fifth Avenue, New York,New York 10019

Perspective- Perspective Films, 369 West Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 6061&

Prentice - Prentice -Hall, Inc, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07632

Putnam - G. P. Putnam's.Sons, 200 Madison Avenue, New York, New York10016

. - Quadrangle - Quadrangle/The New YorkTimeS:Book CoMpany, 10 East 53rd Street, New York, New York 10022 0 Scribnera_r_Charles Scribner's-Sons, 597 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10017

Silver Burdett -'Silver Burd tt Company, 250 James. Street, Morristown, New Jersey 07960

Sterling - Sterling-Pdklishing Company, Inc., 419'Park Avenue'South, New York, New York10016

Taplinger'- Taplinger Publishing Company, Inc., 200 Park Avenue South, New York, New York, 10003

Troll - Troll Associates, 320 Route,17, Mahwah, New Jersey Q7430

Viking - Viking Press, Inc.', 625 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10022 q

Walck -.Henry Z....Walck, Inc.,. 750 Third Avenue,, New York,,,, New 10017_

Warne - Frederick Warne & Company, Inc., 101 Fifth'Aventke, New York, New 'York 10003

Weston Woods - Weston Woods Studios, Inc., Weston, Connecticut06880

Watson-Guptill - Watson-Gtiptill Publications, One Astor Plaza, New York, New York 100362,

Watts -.Franklin Watts;,Inc..,'845 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022

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ADVISORY LIST, OF INSTRUCTIONAL. MEDIA FOR CULTURAL ARTS,

/ ' This bibliography includes instructional media appropriate to the Cultural Arts program in the schools., The ifeils arelisted by type of media. The order of the

...... 1,Asting is as follows: . . activtiy cards filmstrips (silent) programmed materials art -prints ; filmstrips'(sound), puzzles books _games realia books (for teacher use) globes redordings (cassette tapes) books (reference) -kits redordings (disc) books (supplr,ntary texts) manipulative-devipes- recordings (reel-to-xeel tapes) . books with r ardings 'maps, reprints calendars . measuring tapes shortstrips charts' microforms slide sets (2"x2") dictionaries mini-units slide sets (sound)\

duplicat{hg masters models - study prints . :film loops (silent) periodicals transparencies , film loops (sound) 4 .pictures videotapes films (16mm) posters .workbooks withrecordingsg ., .,f...

)The absence from this list of 'a given type of media indicatesthat no media, of that type were reviewed or that none were deemed worthy of being called to the attention of schools.' The name of a school administrative unit appearingaftef an annotation indicates that educators in that school system reviewed the itemannotated and submitted the information for inclusionpn the ADVISORY LISTS. Occasionally, such items may not appear on display at the Materials Review and Evaluation Center in Raleigh. Educators should _bear in mind that materials includedon this list were selected from, those which pu iishers"chose to submit for evaluation.andmay assume that materials Available for iPurchase not appearingon the list.eithei were not submitted for evaluation orreceived unfavorable reviews. Information about negative rdviews, which dp not appear on this bibliography, can be obtained by writingor calling the Materials Review and Evaldation Center. At the end of this-bibliography maybe found an dnannotated list of books which have.had favorable reviews'in reliable reviewingsources. The Levels at,whith the media may be used most effectivelyare indicated by "K" (Kinder- garten), "prim" (pritnary:.Grades,1-3), "elem" (elementary: Grades 4-6), "jhs" (junior ,high sclFol: Grades 7- 8t9)), and "shs" (senior high school:Grades [9]1443). The -insertion oi'An arable numerai'after the grade level indicates thatthe item is especially pertinent at that Specific grate "prim-2,"'"elem-6." In some cases prices were not available. Prices shown are those quRted by.publishers and producers. Prices quoted do not include postage andare subject to Change. All items included on this bibliography except 16mm films, andsome Items suggested for inciusionby locl school administrative unitsare displayed in,the Materials Review and Bvaldation Center at 620' forth West Street, in, Raleigh.

PLEASE DO NOT ORDER ITEMS ON THIS LIST FROM THE MATERIALS REVIEW ANDEVALUATIONCENTER OR,FROM THE DIVISION OF TEXTBOOKS. Sources of the items are listed on the DIRECTORY OF PUBLISHERS AND PRODUCERS PARTICIPATING IN THWEDIA REVIEW PROGRAM,'a separate- publication accompanying the complete set of ADVISORY LISTSOF INSTRUCTIONAL, MEDIA. An abbreviated or code name for the publiCher/produ,cer-appearingin the bibliographic entry on this list appears in the DIRECTORY, where the:complete addressfollows the code ,name. A. Sdhoolismay use this list to aid inlielection.ematerials but'are in no way restricted .topurchasing items .on4this list.,

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Adkins; Jan. INSIDE:, SEEING BENEATH THE SURFACE. Walker CCo.,1975. 32 P. $6.85. elem 1 Eloquent, beautifully illustrated bda prodding us to see beyond surfaces to reality, to view ordinary things with imagination, vision; detailedcross sections of everyday items--pencils, sandwiches, ocean liner, street, apple pie- -in shades of gray, carefully labeled; text touched pith. wit, poetry, philosophical thought

Andrews, Bart. LUCY AND RICKY AND FRED AND ETHEL: THE STORY OF I LOVE LUCY. Dutton, 1976.' 278 $8.95. shs

Minute-byZminute account of TV series, I LOVE LUCY, its origin,struggle, phenomenal popularity; inspiration to young people wantingto enter show business; good picture of the industry, a lot of chat-about its people; especially. interestingare the number, performance date, and synposis of each of 179 shows Made by 1957. J.H. Batterberry, Ariane Ruskin, and Michael Batterberry. THE PANTHEON STORY OF AMERICAN ART FOR' YOUNG PEOPLE. Pantheon, 1976. 159:p. 814.25."jhs shs Beautifullypresents American art, mostly paintings; from the Indian to the contemporary; half b/w, half color illustrations of chaice,'full-page reproducti:ons of Homer, the Hudson Valley school--some of the most picturesque things ofour culture; sophisticated reading level; arranged in ,chionological order;no index, alas, but fine quality fot the price. J.H. - Biegeleise4.J. I. THE ABC OF LETTERING. 5th ed. Harper, 1076. 255 p.' $15.. jhs -9 shs cx

temple of alphabets in 25 styles of lettering,upper and lower case, with beginning section on professional ways to Makeeach.letter, plus tips for practicing;. check, with mechanical drawing teacher or the poor soul who gets stuck withposter making;. 40,4 good if needed; probably a professional ,sign painter's bible. J.H. _. Birks, Tony:, THE POTTER'S-COMPANION. Dutton, 1977., 208,p. $9.95. $4.95 paper.lbs'

BusIness-like basic reference/textbook on pot making (the ceramic kind)- -on the and'slab, etc.; check with art teacher who may have Ja_zrowing ceramics program; good paperback buy for five bricks. J.H. Odckcroft, Eva, et al..TOWARD A PL'E'S ART: THE CONTEMPORARY MURAL MOVEMENT. Dutton, .1977. 292 p. $12 7.95 paper. shs A wordy look at new "in" subject--outside wall paintings and social conditions which prodtce, surround such work; sophisficatedreading levei,.butpethaps only took available an sprucing up city walls; black oriented because of placeswhere drab, walls are; useful' in' social Studies as well as art b 4 * D'Amato, Janet and Alex-. ITALIAN CRAFTS;: INSPIRATIONSFkROM FOLK ART. Evans, 1977. 160 p, $7.95.jhs shs , ' - . - "... . Italians do more than,paint, sculpt, tnd'cook deliciouslyas shown in this cku44ion. of some forty-leven'otherarts and crafts invented by them: trapunto, teSseree,

, 'marquetry, etc., shown in black-and-14hite pictures of the real thingsas well as haw-to-do drawings; for serious upper-level art students, ancient history -.. - , buffs ;.

Maril egLouis._ SCULPTUREFOR BEGINNERS WITHCLAY AND WAX.. Sterling, 1976... 208 p. 86.89. jhs shs

Comprehensive guidebook Oh. iting to work with plasticenein detailed text, sketche; 41' '-'' onThow to begin various forks,',,,i:humanand,..otherwise;, many questions attune eyes to . details;,good section on anatomy; touches on use-of:plaster andwax; color4hotos. . Of completed works in sit4, most of the professional tricks covered; excellant. J.H.-. . , . tn.

3 ... .., , Edelson, ,Edward. 4. - GREAT MOVIE.SPECTArULAR5. 'Doubleday, 1976, 150 p. 0.95. elem 1 jhs hs---,*, . 4, t.3 t 6 A . Another Edelson book about how movies are made, thisone, about most spectacular scenes from early DeMille to EARTHQUAKE; black-aad-white pictures; easy-read text

of ,how it was all done, what it cost. J.1-1.. . , c . . Eisner, Vivienne, and William Shidler.' CRAFTING WITH NEWSPAPER. Sterling, 1976. . 48 p. '$4.99. prim alemijhselem' shs, ..., _

Here's how.to construeuseful, 'sturdy, attractive objects free .or cheaply,designed for those who like working with their hands but can't afford.coistlyfacilities, materials, craft equipment; simp,le,..uncompficatea instructionsfor-small and large craft items; contains metric conversion chart; color andblack-and-whiteillustrations Fleisher, Michael L. T ENCYCLOPEDIA OF COMIC`BOOK HEROES.. Vol. 2: WONDER WOMAN. Macmillan, 1976.12 3 p.*$14.95. $7.95 paper.' elem jhs shs

Second in, series of eight books on comic.book heroes/heroines,tlaislis a.253-page encyclovedia with line drawings likeanydictionary,alpfiabeticafly,arranged, a paragraph or two on every character, place,/ scientific, gimmickmentioned in hundreds of WONDER WOMAN comic books. J.H.

Fleishman, Seymour. PRINTCRAFES FOR FUN AID PROFIT. Whitman, 19'77. 48 p. $3.56. elem jhs, ,J1 Important little book of(basic instructionin various duplicating machines (like, tAose in your school), how to lay-out,paste, and produce cards, books, newspap lots of professional tips thode of us who learned the hardway could have u at about the 5th-grade; cleat instructions, illustrations for.oing it rself; teachers may enjoy this,,too. J.H. Gelly, David. Introduction by .Paul McCartney. THE FACTS ABOUT OOKGROUP:, FEATURING, WINGS. Harmony, 1977. 54 p. $4:95. .elem-6 .jhs.shs-

, The anatoWbf a tocie group whichgoes onside, touches an every facet of musicians, equipment;,Ood commercial bookat fine price, Complete and factdaf without the usual, rhapsody; color and black-and-white pictures,pop glbssary,"diagrams; good information on business side. of music industry:

Glassman; Carl. HOCUS FOCUS: THE WORLD'S WEIRDEST CAMERAS. Watts, 1976. 87 p. $5:90. 'jhs shs

A parade'of odd cameras invented for specialpurposes will about anybody; lots of reproductions of early tabloid ads,` diagrams,-documentary photos; photo of Ruth Snyder dying in electric chair,, plus CIAspy cameras, willspur young readers toviolate their code and actually lookat "olden times"! J.H. 'Olubbk, Shirley. THiART OF THE WOODLANDINDIANS. Macmillan, 1976. 48 $7.95.' elem jhs , 4,4- - So muchof this =series- suffers from leak of color reproductions, ,but for .once the ''` story starts in North patolina with out coastal Indians of Lost dolonyperiod informa tio n on inventions, ideasof edrly-Ametican,Indiansexceeds pictures IS, . Interest;.eAsy.to read. J.H. , -:, _ .. . 1 Him,. Jesper, and Sven Gr(Pnlykke. FOR KIDS ONLY. Delacotte, 1977. Unp. 48.95. ,--, . ,,0.15. paper. K prim elem Y ,- , . 4-, . "500 photographs of peopte, animals, and objects,arranged_im coherent sequence designed to Claim a chil'!s attention ancrencourage,ipsOciation." ,In other t. -4k wordsOa'nonverbal reader, I Get the paperback, see whatchildren do with -it. J.H. Horwitz*,Elinor Lander. THE BIRD, TH. ilANNER,INO.UNCLE SAM: IMAGES OF. AMERICA IN., FOLK4... ANDTTOPULAR ART: Lerner, 1976. 162:P. $8.95:- $5.95 paper.' jhs shi '', How the-eagleflag, and Uncle Sam became'iymbOls-nd thee ormou&transition . , .. :. `- THE.BIRIP: THE BANNER, AND UNCLE S,: 3.110S, OF AMERICA IN FOLK AND POPULAR ART. (Cont'd) . ., ...,.... i image=making done , . . theyve experienced; also,photographic and word dvidenceof , for,fawous Presidents; book's strength is its concern with artwork of go npeople, not famous artists, who use art to brighten up their lives, make indiiid 1, personal statements;, "pick -up- and - look - through' bOok, patriotic in appearance.- .H._

. Kinney, Jean and Cle.. 25-VARIETIES OF ETHNIC ART AND HOW TO MAKE EACH ONE.

Atheneum, 1976.. 118p. $8.95. elemjhs , , .. Another version of 'art around the world' inspired by Amerin "the melting ppt";: 'main crafts; identified with ethnic grodps makirig up our.population, in simple, how -to version of each craft; lots of interesting black-and7white pictures;.deal for woridudies in middle grades. J.H.. 11. . Langstaff, John, set. SWEETLY SINGS THE DONKEY: -ANIMAL ROUNDS FOR CHILDREN TO SING OR PLAY ON RECORDERS. Atheneum, 1976. ,28 p. $5.95. Kprim Nicely illustrated, cleverly conceived little book; the title tells most of it--there are'13 rounds, all traditional, some unusual (like "The SnaA"). .J.H:

Levy, Rober't, with Joan' Joseph. ROBERT LEVY'S MAGIC BOOK. Evans, 1976. 201 p. $5.95.

jhs -9 shs , -

. - . The trick Of the magician--the original "con man"-.-the simplest, most basic sleight of hand with handkerchiefs, thimbles, coins, et al., including the patter spoken;

no better or worse than other asic magic books-Lyon need o- ne! 'Upper grade . vocabulary. J.H.

Itianchel, Frank. WOMEN ON THE HOYWOOD SCREEN. Described on Reductidnl.f Sex Bias

Advisory List Mf . - Meltzer, Milton. VIOLINS AND SHOVELS: THE WPA ARTS PROJECTS. A NEW DEAL FOR AMERICA'_S HUNGRY ARTISTS OF THE 1930'S. Delacorte, 1976. 19 p. $6.95. shs Story of Federal One, the artaactivities funded by WPA in 1930's, and-the astounding number of well-known musicians, artists, film:makers, actorsi wiiterswho got started under WA; sdefinitely.senior high, college material; detailed history showing'that great things can come out' of.necessity, advers iy. J Palmer, Tony. ALL YOU NEED IS LOVEi.° THE STORY OF POPULAR MUST sman, 1976. ' 323 p. $15. shs . A wordy attempt at a serious, 'compleat' history of pop, early jazz., country, rock, movie and show music--linking various musicians with.developtent of styles;.a bit like fan magazine chat, but many pictures of both black and white greats; as close' .

to ,a referencebook'asWe )ity--getfor awhile. J.H. . , . Price, Lowi, and Marilyn Wroniky. CONCOCEIONS: RECIPES FOR CREEPING'CRYSTALS, INVISIBLE INK, SELF-STICK PLASTIC, GREASE PAINT, PLAYDOUGH, AND OTHER INEDIBLES.:' Dutton, 1976. 54 p.r $6.50. Kprim' elem

, . Little "rainy'day" bodk of 37. recipes.for making_useful things lie soap, glue,, polish; fun way to introduce scientific processes in early grades or solid tool

for poor children who lack common, useful substances the rest of .us take for grante4 1

simple; easy to read and do , ' o . 1. 1 (----. Ridley, ArithofillIkAT HOkE: AN, ILLUSTRATED HISTORYMF HOUSES AND MMES. Scribperr,19,76: 191 p. $9.95. jhs the

/Lesstheri-IightheartJAtext on fascinatingsubject.ieseaiched by looking at remains, drawings, paintings; contains redohst.ructions for how houses were heated, and used; with the bleak energy outlook, chapter headings.sich at "Cooking," Heating,"-"Light," "Water," etc., may ,soon be useful! J.11;

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. i / 5 Rudolph, Alan,, and Robert Al man. BUFFALO BILL AND THE INDIANS OR.SiT ING,BULL'S HISTORY LESSON:. Bantam,. 976. 150 p. $11.95 paper. shs

'Tewkesbury, Joan. NASHVILLE: AN..4 ORIGINAL" SCREENPLAY. Bantam, 1976. unp., $2.25Apaper shs

Movie scripts and about twodozen still shots from films for study purposes, recalling In detail. of Robert Altn's successes representing,.stages in his writer-dIrector- producer career; fOr sophisticaed senior high students where film study is part of

curriculut *

Rydell, Wendy, with George Gi±bert. TUE GREAT BOOK OF MAGIC. ,Abrams 1976. 271'p. $19.85. shs \ More,han 270 oversized pages of, Golden BOok-type illuStrations of great magicians; history of magic attractive;ly presented, ilus'diagrams, inetruCtions fot usual sleight ofhand with tardS,eoinsi etc.; history section meritorious, vocabulary stiff; for libraries where other' magidcbooks get good use, -J.H.

-41k) Simons, Robin. RECYCLOPEDIA,: GAMES, SCIENCE EQUIPMENT, AND CRAFTS FROM'RECYCLED MATERIALL Houghton, 1976 I18,,p. $6.95. Kprimeletjhs shs Resource tool koruchildren, teachers, patents, presenting old andnew ideas for . games, ,crafts, projects, simple to make out of found materials; good section on 'musical instruments; weaving,printmakin ; clear,simple instructions and drawings. as well as sources of free, inexpengiveaterials %, ' -Sive, HeleAR. MUSIC'S CONNECTICUT YANKEE AN INTRODUCTION TO THE LIFE AND MUSIC, OF CHARLESsiVES. Described on Biogra y Adviisor'y'Lisi ,../"'"Booksin a Series

Llobera, Jose. ALIVE TO ART.! Scribners, 1971.. each 80 p." edtH eleM-6jhs shs Titles: EXPLORING COLOURS AND CRAFTS; INTRODUCING SUBJECTSAND SKILLS; PORTRAYING PEOPLE AND PLACES '

- Refreshing series attempting to capture current trends,in.art education;easy text s and pictures are explanatory; critical material involves reader;' more of an encouragetent. "to do" rather than a "how to "; foritiat clUtterecivet times, hampering sequential, reading . PHAIDON COLOR PLATE SERIES, Dutton, .each-64 p. each $6.95. jhs 'shs Brown, er. DUTCH PAINTING.6174976

,,,,Davies, Donald, EL GRECO.- 1976 - 0 ,Gibson, Robin. FJ,OWER PAINTING. 1976 , :Roberts, Keith.' DEGAS4 1976.

Roberts, Keith. ITALIORENKiSSANCE-PAINTInt. 1976 ., Rowlands, John. BOSCH:40,1975 4.t Thomas, Dehis. ABSTRACT PAINTING. 1976' . SURREALIST PAINTING.' 1975

Each title containsshort introduction to .artidior,subjett. and noteson ea d77-48 large color plates;some of which are details of larger works=-e.g.1 Bdsch; ief text well researchesreadable, comprehensileadditional resource whereneeded

FILMS .(1641)''

ART 0THE PERSIAN CARPET. 16mm. 13 min sd. gUide color $195. Centrdn, 1975. elem-6jhs shs , 4 11, . .. Fine shots people, scenery, Persian (Iranian).rug makers atwork; .once ol4.14% . light* on wdoI-,market, dye proceSses, spinning, and the lOn$,.LONG task of Eying 7 3,000,000 knots for a goochsized Trig; nice close-ti is;.a lessonin art, crafts, economics; 'social studie's, geographyand patience. , J.H. . . 74' -6- THE INVENTION CONVENTION. 16mm. 11 min. sd. guide color $185.

-,Paramount/Oxford, 1976. K prim .elgm-4 e . . . . . Useful film for "up-tight" elementary teachers and schools; junk, commercial. throw- / aways are gathered on paper-covered gym floor, together with formidable amount white glue and about 100 elementary students and their parents turned loose to make something; observe youngsters' concentration, pride, experiments, decision; maybe you'llmakea new decision about your classroom, your methods/ J.H. 8 MOVE. 16mm. 16 min. sd. guide color $235. Benchmark, 1972., K primelem. jhs , . Ai On the process of making 'simple animated motj.dilkpietured..as produced by fourth grader.' 0. in Washington, D. C., schools; children shown working, making,drawings, taping sound track; three exciting student7madefilms shown in their entirety; enough basic , information for any adventurous teacliver working with children of any age; no formal narration, Shst children'talking about their work; interesting example of how , audiovisual media work ideally; manual shows how fo make drawings for animated motion flip books., cardboard "zoetrope" for making pictures move; also describes kinds of', . att material's, film equipment required .

POTTERS OF THE PIEDMONT. 16mm.' 19 min. sd . colo'r $240. Halcyon, 1976'. ' K primelem 'jhs sbs : . . . , Especially fine color film on North Carolina pottery making, from digging clay to selling finished objects; intimate shots of Jugtown and Cole-pottyry,workers lovingly shaping, baking clay; just enough technical infophation to stimulate; fascinating array of items large and-small; emphasizes link to past represented in this art; beautiful, thoughtful film for all Ages. J.I. . / 'AMERICANA SERIES1---ART IN AMERICA. 3 reels 166am. each 25 mih. sd. guide color

each $350. 'Handel, 1976. shs , - e Three sequential films on.art histofy emphasizing that visual art°(painting) is a

Ake connected flow of teaching,. learning, producing, all highly reflective of its time and place; shota of hundreds of representative paintings from museums, collections all over,world;" maximum time per view is,three seconds, maybe one or two accoftpanied by two to three spoken phrases; to students unfamiliar with artists and their work; series may bewilder; to the well informed and prepared, it is impressive; films should follow thorough perusal of printed reproductions and art history; preview before purchase. J.H.

FILMSTRIPS (SOUND)

. . . AN INTRODUCTION TO.THE GUITAR AND LUTE,WITH STAN BUMGARNER. 1 color filMstrip,

1 cassette tape, guide $20. Bumgarner, 1976. Kprim elem -'4 , Est item created byone of North'Carolina's most, successful classroom visiting artists, Stan Bumgarner; good photography and sound, friendly, unaffected voice of Mr. Bumgarner talking and singing, superior-useof art masterpAeces-*especially Van-.GOgh's.during song; "Vincent"; guitar and lute-explained in simple terms; ptechasing this excellent program will encourage more such productions of, and bY,,, ':North Ca'rolinlanl; final song, "Rubber Ducky,"givesyou the age range; bpy! It's KR .0- a give,away. J.H. -

TIE POTTERS" WHEEL. 1 colorfilmstrip, 1 cassette tape $20. Bum garner, 1976.,'

. elemjhs shs-10 . . . . , . . . , ,Good photogAphy-bn pottery makingsho\wsSylVia Bumgarner working at whee l, transforming' clay ball in,t0)eautiful pottery, working witifschoolohildtep; 'opening frames (with credits) are pdttiCularly nice photographaof childreff's artwork; informative,. entertaining, vaivablefor.diZ4grent"age groups 37 - 7- -

SLIDE SETS (SOUND)

0 AMERICAN-CIVILIZATION: THE FIRST HUNDRED YEARS. $15,.50. Ctr. Humanities, 1974. shs PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG NATION. 80 color slides;1 cassette,tape, one 12" disc recording 33 1/3 rpm, guide r YOUNG AMERICA ADMIRES THE ANCIENTS. 80 colorslides, 1 cassetteltalie;'one 12" disc

. recording 33 1/3 rpm, guide THE ARTS AND THE COMMON MAN. 72 color slides,1 cassette tape, one 12" disc recording 33 1/3 rpm, guide.

Comprehensive revreg of early American art, artists, architiecture, influenceson American art, 1783-1840; centers on prominent painters 'and how each repretiellted. a different .influence, yet diverged, to show individual AMeridan experience; excellent color photos of tbfeir work, thOtough explanations, many pictorial comOaiksonsof American-art to ancient classical inspirations; excellent set for creativesocial _studies and'American literature teachers interpreting historicalevents, literary trends in context of their times; superior visual production, outstandingand insightful narration - -an enrichinvexperience forany secondary studjnt of American ,,zart or history