Reviews this collection of essays by leading figures in library collection development, edited by Peggy Johnson and Sheila S. Intner. States that this book "deserves the attention of curriculum planners." (JMV)

Reviews four comprehensive works for beginning and experienced early child care educators: (1) "Supporting Young Learners: Ideas for Preschool and Day Care Providers" (Brickman and Taylor); (2) "A Child Goes Forth: A Curriculum Guide for Preschool Children," (Taylor); (3) "Early Childhood Curriculum" (Catron and Allen); and (4) "A Practical Guide…

Discusses Goldstein's study of one possible application of a feminist curriculum theory for early childhood education and the nature of teaching with love. Notes the connections made between feminism and teaching in the approach and the usefulness of the book for those seeking an alternative approach. (JPB)

A review of "Contentious Curricula: Afrocentrism and Creationism in American Public Schools," by Amy Binder, claims it is a valuable analysis that employs a social movement perspective to uncover the dynamics involved in proposals for and the politics of curriculum change, especially in highly contested curriculum areas. (Contains 13…

Reviews three books: (1) "A Practical Parent's Handbook on Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities" (Shelby Holley); (2) "Children Can't Wait: Reducing Delays for Children in Foster Care" (Katharine Cahn and Paul Johnson); and (3) "Transdisciplinary Play-Based Intervention: Guidelines for Developing a Meaningful…

Reviews five books: (1) "Early Childhood Curriculum" (Catron and Allen); (2) "International Handbook of Early Childhood Education" (Woodill and others); (3) "Teaching Children to Care: Management in the Responsive Classroom" (Charney); (4) "Explorations with Young Children" (Mitchell and David); and (5) "Everybody Has a Body" (Rockwell and…

Reviews five books in early childhood education: (1) "Teaching Social Studies to the Young Child: A Research and Resource Guide"; (2) "Special Children: Meeting the Challenge in the Primary School"; (3) "Educational Provision for Our Youngest Children: European Perspectives"; (4) "Topic Work in the Early Years:…

Describes a variety of teacher-recommended books and videos to help educators sharpen their professional edge at home. Topics include classroom management, understanding students, professional development, changing the system, and curriculum (language arts, social studies, science, and math). (SM)

Discusses Hyun's examination of developmentally appropriate multicultural education in early childhood education, noting applications of the theory and techniques to the Canadian education system. Considers the book a timely, informed, and challenging contribution to the process of developing multicultural education. (JPB)

Reviews the book, "Historical Literacy: The Case for History in American Education" edited by Paul Gagnon and the Bradley Commission on History in the Schools. Critiques the Bradley Commission's recommendations, and the essays on restructuring history curriculum and improving history instruction. (RW)

Reviews the following books: (1) "101 Educational Conversations with Your Kindergartner-1st Grader" (Perrone); (2) "The Story in History: Writing Your Way into History" (Galt); (3) "Interactive Handbook for Understanding Reading Diagnosis" (Roskos and Walker); (4) "Educational Renewal: Better Teachers, Better…

Article discusses the four elements of good elementary science programs and offers ideas for creative hands-on science and across-the-curriculum activities (e.g., a please touch science center, curriculum planning chart, and getting to know you water activity). It notes science-related events and describes four science reference books. (SM)

Presents annotated bibliographies of 30 fiction and nonfiction titles judged to be outstanding books of interest to preadolescents. Suitability for middle school curriculum; accuracy of information in nonfiction titles; and character development, plot, and style in fiction works are considered, and the depiction of violence is discussed. (LRW)

Argues that while Billman and Sherman's book is intended for early-childhood-practicum courses, it may be better suited to a child-development course wherein the activities suggested would reinforce content. Examines each book chapter in terms of usefulness toward its goals of providing students with a link between theory and practice and…

Reviews 12 professional books dealing with the following topes: (1) children's literature; (2) literacy development; (3) young writers; (4) discovery science and nature; (5) whole-language resources on butterflies and on dinosaurs; (6) mathematics; (7) engaging children in literacy; (8) early childhood curriculum; (9) the High/Scope Perry…