Specific characteristics of the different spiders' webs are discussed. Photographs illustrate the various web designs and web-making spiders. Included also are the numerous uses a spider makes from its own web. (MA)

Many children develop a mistaken attitude about the predator-prey relationship in the ecosystem. Fairy tales portray the predator as evil or worthless. This article attempts to clarify the role of the predator by giving numerous examples of the value of predators. (MA)

Cites documents available in the ERIC system which reflect the current educational philosophy emphasizing that successful teachers understand the nature of communication and are themselves skillful communicators. (MH)

Consists of an annotated bibliography of selected recent publications in the area of career education. Includes some discussion on accessing the materials. (CH)

Military activities have played a part in shaping the nature of contemporary Canada. The main books dealing with recent Canadian military history that might be of interest to high school students are discussed. (RM)

Very briefly describes a workshop on film and television documentation that informed participants about available reference and resource materials for information about films and television shows. (CLB)

Identifies and describes major sources of information on the life and work of Ranganathan, the leader of the Indian library movement and a major contributor to the fields of library and information science. (CLB)

Suggests studying New York's wetlands, both in the classroom and in the field, to illustrate ecological concepts of diversity, succession, and adaptation and to learn about their importance in controlling flooding, erosion, and pollution. (NEC)

Discusses the importance of being aware of new curriculum and materials in business education. Suggests and describes the Vocational Education Curriculum Materials database as a resource for locating new materials. (JOW)

Lists 17 acts of genocide occurring between 1904 and the present. Includes dates and estimates of the numbers of people killed. Indicates which acts are considered to be genocide by the more narrow United Nations definition. (GEA)

The social upheaval of the Great Depression and the U.S. reaction to World War II are analyzed to demonstrate how country music songs, artists, and composers can help students gain historical insights. Songs appropriate for studying these two topics in U.S. history are listed. (RM)

Horse drawings by female children are analyzed. The construction of meaning in children's drawing frequently remains as much in the child's mind as it is graphically expressed. Educators must develop an appreciation for children's fantasy worlds and the ways these worlds both mirror and transform their lives. (RM)

Whenever a class begins to study a new part of the world, teachers must deal with students' preexisting ideas about the area. Activities which will challenge elementary students' initial impressions of Australia and encourage them to learn more about the country are described. (RM)

The Library of Congress has indexed and microfilmed its collection of presidential papers as the Presidential Papers Microfilm Series, which is now available to scholars and students. Each collection of presidential papers in the series is briefly described. (RM)

Halloween can be celebrated quite well with classical music. Music that relates, directly or indirectly, to fantasy, the supernatural, or the macabre is described. (RM)