Offers a review of the book "Important Words: A Book for Poets and Writers" (by Bill Brown and Malcolm Glass), a book which teaches the art of poetry through a program of assignments, and serves teachers equally as well as a reference for ideas or a program of instruction. (SR)

Examines ways the Middle East is presented in American high school textbooks, focusing on seven texts. The books are good introductions to culture, geography, and early history, but they do a poor job on contemporary issues, providing a poor foundation for the study of current events in the Middle East. (SLD)

This paper provides a review of "Applied Economics," a curriculum package developed by Junior Achievement, Inc. (Colorado Springs, Colorado). The materials are used in high schools across the nation and provide students an opportunity to study economics, learn about the U.S. free enterprise system, and explore their roles as citizens,…

Computer software programs designed to develop or increase musical skills in middle and secondary school students are reviewed in this document. These programs are not designed to be used instead of regular music instruction, but rather to supplement it. Each product review contains the producer, necessary hardware, optimal hardware, price,…