Discusses the problems encountered by children in developing countries in their attempts to learn to read in relation to their "need" to develop a comprehension for and use of print resources. This problem may be solved by the production of a variety of print resources, particularly a culture's folk literature. (BB)

Hurricane Katrina devastated the American gulf coast, leaving hundreds of thousands of people homeless and without food, water, shelter, and clothing. Men, women, and children perished, crushed by the effects of violent winds across four states, or drowned in massive ocean waves and in floodwater that swamped New Orleans and made the city…

Reviews the literature on the effectiveness of computer-controlled videodisc and videobased technology in the presentation of story information. An adult mediator can enhance young children's understanding of a story. (BB)