Titles and Descriptions (R)

Rand McNally Classroom Atlas
Reading, Thinking, and Concept Development: A Professional Development Series
The Reading/Writing Teacher's Companion Series
Reformation and Counter Reformation
Regional Dynamics: A Geography of Travel & Tourism
Religion and Magic. Rev. ed.
Respecting Our Differences: A Guide to Getting Along in a Changing World
Revolution in France: The Era of the French Revolution and Napoleon, 1789-1815
Rights First: Human Rights Educational Kit for Teachers of Students Aged 9 to 15
River My Friend
Role Drama
The Roman Colosseum
The Roman Empire
Roman Town
The Roman World: From Republic to Empire
The Roman World Series
Rome
A Rough Crossing

This American atlas contains physical, political, and thematic maps of the world, each of the continents, and each country in North America. It provides clear definitions and descriptions of geographic terms, and numerous colour photographs, graphs, timelines, and information boxes. Included are a table of contents and an index.

The teacher’s guide, which is suitable for use in the "Location" unit in Grade 7, contains more than 25 reproducible outline maps, and suggestions for map-reading skill development and cross-curricular activity.
Suggested Use: Student/Teacher Reference

Reading, Thinking, and Concept Development: A Professional Development Series (Video). Films for the Humanities & Sciences Inc. (IRA), 1992. Order no. 662-827 ($295.00 U.S.).

The following titles in this series have been recommended:

In this series of videos, Hal Herber and Dorothy Strickland discuss teaching and assessment strategies that help students learn to construct meaning, apply ideas, and think critically. Following each conversation, short video segments present interviews with teachers and demonstrate classroom activity. These resources provide support for teachers in classrooms from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in all subject areas.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 10

The Reading/Writing Teacher's Companion Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: Investigate Nonfiction.

Reformation and Counter Reformation (Print-Non-Fiction). White, Carol. (A Sense of History Series). Longman Publishing Group (ADD), 1995. 80 p. ISBN 0-582-08256-0 ($15.55 pbk.).

This resource looks at the reasons for religious conflict in 16th century Europe, the role played by leaders such as Martin Luther and John Calvin, the relationship between the Church and the State, the Inquisition, and the Council of Trent. Included are colour photographs, maps, primary source material, and review questions. The book contains a table of contents and an index.

This is a visually appealing view of the events and issues surrounding the Reformation and Counter-Reformation. The book examines abuses within the Catholic church, the role of European rulers in initiating the reformation, Martin Luther and the Diet of Worms, the Anabaptists, the course of the reformation in various European countries, Catholic reforms under leaders such as Ignatius Loyola, the Council of Trent, and the Inquisition. Included are a table of contents, primary source material, colour photographs, review questions, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Causality

Regional Dynamics: A Geography of Travel & Tourism (Print-Non-Fiction). Cartwright, Fraser and Pierce, Gerry. Oxford University Press (OUP), 1995. 255 p. ISBN 0-19-540952-3 ($51.00 hdc.).

An interesting overview of regional geography, this resource defines and provides examples of regions around the world characterized by their culture, city-centred character, physical environment, demographics, political organization, and frontier of exploration. Viewing regions from a travel and tourism perspective, the book provides colour photographs, charts, maps, and information boxes to describe the dominant features of each region. Included are a table of contents, pre-reading focus questions, comprehension and review activities, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Location; Resources; Teacher Reference

Religion and Magic. Rev. ed. (Video). (Faces of Culture Series). Magic Lantern Communications Ltd. (MGR), 1994. 29 min. Dup. order no. V9807.

This video contains two segments. The first lesson defines religion and magic and presents a wide variety of religious practices. The second lesson describes the roles of gods and goddesses, the worship of ancestral spirits, animism, religious practitioners, and various rituals and ceremonies. The lesson concludes with an analysis of the functions of religion.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Culture

Respecting Our Differences: A Guide to Getting Along in a Changing World (Print-Non-Fiction). Duvall, Lynn. Free Spirit Publishing, Inc. (MON), 1994. 199 p. ISBN 0-915793-72-5 ($21.95 pbk.).

This resource addresses the changing cultural make-up of the world and stresses the need for people of all cultures to get along in ways that demonstrate respect for differences in beliefs, actions, and language. Anecdotes and activities exemplify ways that students can "unlearn" prejudices and stereotypical thinking and practices. The activities and anecdotes provide springboards for student discussion and self-reflection. The author advocates that students of all ages take action, even if only in small ways, to respect and celebrate differences, rather than discriminate on the basis of differences. Included are a table of contents, a list of resources, and an index.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Revolution in France: The Era of the French Revolution and Napoleon, 1789-1815 (Print-Non-Fiction). Brooman, Josh. (A Sense of History Series). Longman Publishing Group (ADD), 1992. 96 p. ISBN 0-582-08254-4 ($15.55 pbk.).

This is a visually appealing view of the events surrounding the French Revolution and the Napoleanic era. The book describes the inequalities in pre-revolutionary France, the birth and spread of the revolution, establishment of a republic, and the results of Napoleon’s defeat. Included are a table of contents, primary source material, colour photographs, review questions, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Causality

Rights First: Human Rights Educational Kit for Teachers of Students Aged 9 to 15 (Kit). Canadian Heritage Publications (CNH), 1998. ISBN 2-922538-00-1 ($Free).

(CAN) This kit includes the text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a two-part video (The Declaration - 13 minutes and Action for a Shared Ideal - 16 minutes), a teaching guide, a rights journal, 18 team sheets, and 5 student sheets.

Rights First provides materials designed to involve students in the study of human rights. The journal, activity cards, and teacher’s guide provide ideas for discussion and projects focussing on the history of the United Nations, the rights and freedoms enshrined in the Declaration of Human Rights, and the continuing need for equality of rights worldwide.

The video contains a history of the United Nations, a review of people’s struggles through the past century to attain equality of rights and opportunities, and a survey of the efforts of individual people and organizations in Canada to create a more equitable world.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Interdependence

River My Friend (Print-Fiction). Bell, William and Campbell, Ken. Orca Book Publishers Ltd. (GDS), 1996. unp. ISBN 1-55143-084-3 ($16.95 hdc.).

(CAN) Set in an Asian fishing village, this picture book explores changing values. When Gang-gang’s parents receive an unexpectedly large payment for their daily catch of fish from the river, Gang-gang realizes the poverty in which his family lives and loses sight of the real source of the family’s livelihood the river. Only after searching vainly for silver coins in the river does Gang-gang notice the silver gleaming on his father’s catch of fish and understand how important the river itself is to his family. Gang-gang tells his parents that he is now old enough to help fish and improve the family’s well-being. The story’s ending is open to several interpretations about what Gang-gang decides constitutes real wealth.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Grade 8; Culture; Location; Resources
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level

Role Drama (Print-Non-Fiction). Tarlington, Carole and Verriour, Patrick. Pembroke Publishers Limited (PPL), 1991. 128 p. ISBN 0-921217-67-6 ($14.99 pbk.).

(CAN, WCP) This practical manual defines the basic principles of role drama or drama in context. It provides clearly written examples of working in role to describe planning and experiencing dramas in order to explore issues and new situations. A concluding chapter suggests assessment strategies. The book contains a table of contents and an annotated bibliography.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9

The Roman Colosseum (Print-Non-Fiction). Mann, Elizabeth and Racz, Michael, illus. (Wonders of the World Series). Mikaya Press (FIR), 1998. 45 p. ISBN 0-9650493-3-7 ($24.95 hdc.).

Through its description of the architecture and function of the Roman Colosseum, this resource illustrates the technology of the day, Roman attitudes toward slavery, gladiatorial combat, government under Roman emperors, and the influence of Christianity on traditional Roman ways. The book contains striking colour illustrations, maps, a centrefold view of the Colosseum, a timeline, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Change

The Roman Empire (Print-Non-Fiction). Coulson, Ian. (Oxford History Study Units Series). Oxford University Press (OUP), 1992. 48 p. ISBN 0-19-917191-2 ($22.00 pbk.).

This resource presents a British perspective on life in the Roman Empire. The book includes easily read text, primary source material, colour photographs, maps, and drawings to help students examine ways in which Roman rule affected people’s lives in Britain and other areas of the empire. Included are sections looking at architecture, trade, travel, life as a soldier, and the Roman legacy. The book contains a table of contents, an index, and study questions.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Change

Roman Town (Print-Non-Fiction). Martell, Hazel Mary and Bergin, Mark, illus. (Metropolis Series). Watts, Franklin, Inc. (GRO), 1998. 45 p. ISBN 0-531-14467-4 ($33.00 hdc.).

In this book, each two-page layout contains large colour illustrations and brief descriptions to introduce students to one aspect of ancient Roman religious, social, or economic life. The book features a guide book format to discuss details about topics such as Roman food, government, theatre, etiquette, craftspeople, river life, temples, and homes. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Change

The Roman World: From Republic to Empire (Print-Non-Fiction). Mantin, Peter and Pulley, Richard. (Cambridge History Programme Series). Cambridge University Press (CUP), 1992. 79 p. ISBN 0-521-40608-0 ($14.95 U.S. pbk.).

Following a brief review of the origins of Rome, this book looks at the growth and decline of Roman influence, and the legacy of Roman rule in countries such as England. Included are sections examining the establishment of the republic, the Punic Wars, the struggle for power leading to the reign of Augustus as emperor, and the rise of Christianity. The book contains a table of contents, colour photographs and drawings, primary source material, questions, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Change

The Roman World Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Oxford University Press (OUP), 1997. Pgn. varies. Order numbers follow.

The following titles in this series have been recommended:

Books in this series contain colourful photographs and illustrations of artifacts, architecture, landscapes, and people to reconstruct visually the life of a Roman soldier in the first century AD, the forts in areas such as Hadrian’s Wall, and the city of Pompeii at the time of its entombment. Each book includes a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Change

Rome (Print-Non-Fiction). Sheehan, Sean and Levy, Pat. (The Ancient World Series). Raintree Steck-Vaughn Company (SBC), 1999. 63 p. ISBN 0-8172-5057-3 ($28.45 hdc.).

This is an interesting account of the growth and decline of the Roman Empire. The book discusses the origins of Rome, the political structure and leaders of the empire, and the Roman legacy of technology, language, and government. Included are maps, text boxes, photographs of art and architecture, a table of contents, a timeline, a glossary, a list of further reading, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Change

A Rough Crossing (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 1995. 48 min. Order no. C9195 064 ($39.95).

(CAN) This video features the recollections of eight adults who were among the many children evacuated from Britain to Canada during World War II. The people discuss their memories of leaving home and travelling on board ship, their experiences with their surrogate families in Canada, and their re-adjustment upon their return home. This is an emotionally moving video.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Identity