Describes errors occurring in a textbook presentation of electrical resistance across carbon arcs and filaments. (SL)

Argues that the development of an explicit reading approach focusing on the comprehension of Russian expository prose is long overdue. Recommends and discusses "The Contextual Approach to Russian" by Plank and Daugherty as a textbook which outlines a pragmatic strategy for reading and comprehending Russian expository prose. (SED)

Presents several new series of booklets for English, Secondary Grade 2, examining each of them as to scope, variety, real-life quality, explanations of words and things, study questions, and the instruction models in the teacher's manual. Teaching aims and emphasis of each series are critically discussed. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Reports that five basal reader programs, kindergarten through grade six, give far more attention to assessment and practice than to direct, explicit, comprehension instruction. (AEA)

Describes various possible lesson plans for French teaching. Various types of exercises are described and their practicality justified. Hints on method are given, and criteria for judging various categories of texts are explained. (IFS/WGA)

This article reviews and compares five recent secondary science texts: Addison-Wesley Life Science (Gr. 7-9); Prentice-Hall Life Science (Gr. 7-9); Scott Foresman Biology (Gr. 9-12); Biology: Living Systems (Gr. 10-12); and Biology: The Science of Life (Gr. 10-12). (SJL)

Presents an analysis of a recently published science textbook for grades 1 to 6. An evaluation of the process and content of the student text and teachers guide are given. (SA)

Considers creative methods for using coloring books and other childrens' books with sex biases as instructional materials. (RK)

A quality social studies text should be readable and well illustrated, offer a good conceptual and thematic framework, realistically present the element of conflict always found in social development, and be learner-centered. (MB)

This article provides six criteria to help teachers decide which multiculturally-focused instructional materials might most appropriately meet their needs. The criteria hinge on two assumptions: (1) the criteria stem from a definitional assumption; and (2) students bring different learning styles to school that reflect the diverse makeup of…

The instructional textbooks for history-social science, K-8 grades, recommended for adoption in the state of California are described in this report. The rationales for recommendation of particular texts are provided, as well as those behind the decision not to recommend other materials. A number of special issues dealt with by the adoption…

The beleaguered educational publishing industry is making a valiant stand against a storm of challenges. From eradicating bias in textbooks to verifying textbook effectiveness, many problems must be faced. The industry responds by cooperating with educators. (Editor)

The 1974 textbook dispute led by Alice Moore, member of the Kanawha County (West Virginia) Board of Education, is discussed. (NQ)