A message from Gene V Glass (glass@ASU.EDU) to EDREV@ASU.EDU

Education Review, an open access journal of reviews of books in educaiton, is seeking reviewers for its Brief Reviews section:

http://edrev.asu.edu/brief/index.html

If you wish to be considered as a reviewer for any of the following books, please

1. Send your full name and surface mail address to
Roland Person rperson@lib.siu.edu

2. If you are volunteering for more than one book, please rank order your preferences, indicating clearly most preferred and least preferred.

Cordially,
Roland Person
1002 Emerald Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
rperson@lib.siu.edu

BOOKS TO BE REVIEWED
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Anderson, Mike & Dousis, Andy. (2006) The Research-Ready Classroom: Differentiating Instruction Across Content Areas. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.

Barnes, Don & Fischer, Wyman (2005) Teaching Thinking Skills Using Non-Fiction Narratives, 5th – 6th Grades. Book 2. Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning.

Barnes, Don & Fischer, Wyman (2005) Teaching Thinking Skills Using Non-Fiction Narratives, 7th – 8th Grades. Book 3. Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning.

Beck, Isabel L. & McKeown, Margaret G. (2006) Improving Comprehension with Questioning the Author: A Fresh and Expanded View of a Powerful Approach. New York: Scholastic.

Benson, Peter L. (Oct. 2006) All Kids are Our Kids: What Communities Must Do to Raise Caring and Responsible Children and Adolescents. Second edition. San Francisco: Jossey Bass

Bianco, Arnie (2006) Teaching Tips From Your One-Minute Mentor: Quick and Easy Strategies for Classroom Success, Grades K-12. San Francisco: Jossey Bass.

Blevins, Wiley (2006) Phonics from A to Z: A Practical Guide, Grades K-3. Second edition. New York: Scholastic.

Block, Cathy Collins & Mangieri, John N. (2006) The Vocabulary-Enriched Classroom: Practices for Improving the Reading Performance of All Students in Grades 3 and Up. New York: Scholastic.

Boushey, Gail & Moser, Joan (2006) The Daily 5: Fostering Literacy Independence in the Elementary Grades. Portland, ME: Stenhouse.

Brand, Max & Brand Gayle (2006) Practical Fluency: Classroom Perspectives, Grades K-6. Portland, ME: Stenhouse.

Browder, Diane M. & Spooner, Fred. (2006) Teaching Language Arts, Math, & Science to Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.

Burns, Edward (2006) IEP-2005: Writing and Implementing Individualized Education Programs. Springfield, IL: C.C. Thomas.

Brier,Norman (2006) Enhancing Academic Motivation: An Intervention Program for Young Adolescents. Champaign, IL: Research Press.

Cartledge, Gwendolyn & Lo, Ya-yu (2006) Teaching Urban Learners: Culturally Responsive Strategies for Developing Academic and Behavioral Competence. Champaign, IL: Research Press.

Cerra, Cheli & Jacoby, Ruth (2006) Homework Talk! The Art of Effective Communication About Your Child’s Homework. San Francisco: Jossey Bass.

Cowlhey, Mary (2006) Black Ants and Buddhists: Thinking Critically and Teaching Differently in the Primary Grades. Portland, ME: Stenhouse.

Crow, Sherry R. (2005) Information Literacy: A Guide for the Library Media Specialist. Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning

Davidson, Kay (2004, rcd 2006) Writing the Simple 6: A Writing Rubric for Kids: Getting into the Passing Zone. Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning

Dietel, Ronald. (Sept. 2006) Get Smart! Nine Sure Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in School. San Francisco: Jossey Bass.

Diffily, Deborah & Sassman, Charlotte (2006) Positive Teacher Talk for Better Classroom Management, Grades K-2. New York: Scholastic.

Dorn, Linda J. & Soffos, Carla (2005) Teaching for Deep Comprehension: A Reading Workshop Approach. Portland, ME: Stenhouse.

Fornshell, Antoinette Cerulli (2006) Best Practices for Planning Reading & Writing Instruction Grades 3-5. New York: Scholastic.

Fry, Edward B. & Kress, Jacqueline E. (2006) The Reading Teacher’s Book of Lists, Grades K-12. Fifth Edition. San Francisco: Jossey Bass.

Hargis, Charles H. . (2006) Teaching Low Achieving and Disadvantaged Students. Third Edition. Springfield, IL: C. C. Thomas.

Iram, Yaacov, editor (2006) Educating Toward a Culture of Peace. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishers.

Kendall, Juli & Khoun, Outey (2006) Writing Sense: Integrated Reaking and Writing Lessons for English Language Learners, K-8. Portland ME: Stenhouse.

Kramer, Stephen & London, Michael, Editors ( Sept. 2006) The New Rules of College Admissions: Ten Former Admissions Officers Reveal What It Takes to Get Into College Today. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Langrall, Cynthia W. Editor. (2006) Teachers Engaged in Research: Inquiry Into Mathematics Classrooms in Grades 3-5. Greenwich CN: Information Age Pubs.

Lauer, Patricia A. (2006) An Education Research Primer: How to Understand, Evaluate, and Use It. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Leograndis, Denise (2006) Fluent Writing: How to Teach the Art of Pacing. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.

Magner, Laura (2005) Researching Adventures: Challenging GLYPH-Making Activities. Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning

Magner, Laura (2004 recd 2006) Creativity Calendar: Weekly Practice Activities to Encourage Creativity. Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning

Masingila, Joanna O. (2006) Teachers Engaged in Research: Inquiry into Mathematics Classrooms, Grades 6-8. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing

McLaughlin, Maureen, Homeyer, Amy & Sassaman, Jennifer (2006) . Research-Based Reading Lessons Grades 4-6. New York: Scholastic.

McNally, John (2006) America’s Report Card: A Novel. New York: Free Press.

Meador, Karen (2005) Tiered Activities for Learning Centers: Differentiation in Math, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies. Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning

Mooney, Margaret E. & Young, Terrell A. (2006) Caught in the Spell of Writing and Reading, Grade 3 and Beyond.. Katonah, NY: Richard C. Owen.

Muschla, Judith A. & Muschla Gary Robert. (2006) Hands-On Math Projects with Real-Life Applications, Grades 6-12. Second edition. San Francisco: Jossey Bass.

Noguera, Pedro A. & Wing, Jean Yonemura (2006) Unfinished Business: Closing the Racial Achievement Gap in Our Schools. San Francisco: Jossey Bass.

Overmeyer, Mark. (2005) When Writing Workshop Isn’t Working: Answers to Ten Tough Questions Grades 2-5. Portland, ME: Stenhouse.

Popham, W. James (2005) America’s Failing Schools: How Parents and Teachers Can Cope With No Child Left Behind. New York: Routledge.

Putz, Melinda (2006) A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project: Everything You Need to Get Started. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann

Raphael, Taffy E.; Highfield, Kathy & Au, Kathryn H. (2006) QAR Now: Question Answer Relationships. New York: Scholastic.

Richison, Jeannine; Hernandez, Anita; & Carter, Marcia (2006) Theme-Sets for Secondary Students: How to Scaffold Core Literature. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann

Rowe, Stephen, editor. (2006) Old Hopes for a New Place: The Legacy of Arend D. Lubbers at Grand Valley State University. University of Illinois Press.

Schaefer, Lola M. (2006) Writing Lesssons for the Overhead, Grades 2-3. 20 Transparencies That Show Models of Strong Writing with Companion Mini-Lessons. New York: Scholastic

Schaefer, Lola M. & Hurni-Dove, Kathleen (2005) Teaching the Craft of Writing, Grades 2-4. Five volume set, volume titles: Organization, Elaboration, Ideas, Leads & Endings, and Voice. New York: Scholastic

Schmidt, Patricia Ruggiano & Finkbeiner, Claudia. (2006) ABC’s of Cultural Understanding and Communication: National and International Adaptations. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishers.

Sher, Barbara (2006) Attention Games. San Francisco: Jossey Bass.

Sigmon, Cheryl M. & Ford, Sylvia M. (2006) Just-Right Writing Mini-Lessons Grades 4-6. New York: Scholastic.

Solomon, Lewis C. & Chirra, Kalyani R. (2006) The Last Silver Bullet? Technology for America’s Schools. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishers.

Sprick, Randall S. (2006) Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: A Positive Approach to Behavior Management, Grades 9-12. San Francisco: Jossey Bass.

Stead, Tony. (2006) Reality Checks: Teaching Reading Comprehension with Nonfiction K-5. Portland, ME: Stenhouse.

Tolman, Marvin N. (2006) Hands-On Earth Science Activities for Grades K-6. Second Edition. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Tolman, Marvin N. (2006) Hands-On Life Science Activities for Grades K-6. Second Edition. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Turnbill, Jan & Bean, Wendy (2006) Writing Instruction K-6: Understanding Process, Purpose, Audience. Katonah, NY: Richard C. Owen.

Van Zoest, Laura R. . Editor. (2006) Teachers Engaged in Research: Inquiry Into Mathematics Classrooms in Grades 9-12. Greenwich CN: Information Age Publishing, Inc.

Willis, Jerry W. & Seung, H. Kim. (2006) Using Computers in Educational and Psychological Research: Using Information Technologies to Support the Research Process. Springfield, IL: C. C. Thomas.