Chapter 6
INFORMATION ON EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE AND MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMS

About the Annotations in Chapter 6

The annotations in chapter 6 include publications and organizations that specialize in reviewing computer software and other multimedia instructional materials appropriate for middle school science classrooms. The listing is not meant to be exhaustive but to serve as a research tool that readers can reference for locating diverse sources of information on this topic.

The annotations are arranged in one alphabetical listing. Some annotations contain cross-references to fuller descriptions of the same titles in other chapters. For example, The American Biology Teacher is also annotated in chapter 9, "Periodicals."

The prices given for books and other publications in chapter 6 do not include costs for shipping and handling. Before placing an order, readers are advised to contact the publishers of these items for current ordering information, including shipping charges. In some cases, discounts or special rates may be available to schools and educators.

Publishers' names are cited in the bibliographic data for books. The name of the place to contact for ordering a periodical is given immediately after its annotation. Publishers' addresses and telephone and fax numbers, as well as e-mail addresses, when available, are listed in appendix A, "Publishers and Suppliers."