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       1. Video -- SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES 
        (Call 1 800 827-0949 for pricing) (show photo, eliminate link on original 
        site) Based on the classic book by Eleanor Coerr, this award-winning half 
        hour video is suitable for ages 8 to adult and is available for a free 
        30 day trial. The video received rave reviews (highlight word reviews 
        as a link to section on reviews of this video; embed in the reviews some 
        of the drawings from the Sadako video that are on the zip disk) from BOOKLIST, 
        School Library Journal and The Video Librarian, and Five Stars from the 
        Video Rating Guide. Parents' Choice Magazine gave the video it's Gold 
        Award. (Dale: Include photo of video cover here) The Sadako Video is also 
        available in a French (link). 
      2. Video -- HOW TO FOLD A PAPER CRANE  
        (Call 1 800 827-0949 for pricing) (show photo, eliminate link on original 
        site) This real-time instructional video is a companion to the SADAKO 
        video and it works! At the end of 30 minutes you and your students will 
        have transformed a square piece of paper into a graceful crane in 26 clearly 
        presented steps. The "instructor" is a whimsical pair of gloved 
        hands guided by a lively off-screen narrator. Each step of the process 
        is clearly numbered on the video screen for quick reference to written 
        diagrams and instructions included with the program. Designed for classroom 
        and individual use. If you have ever tried to teach people how to fold 
        a paper crane, you will welcome the help of this video! HOW TO FOLD A 
        PAPER CRANE has received high praise from reviewers. (highlight word "praise" 
        as a link to section on reviews of this video; embed in the reviews some 
        of the drawings from the Sadako video that are on the zip disk) It is 
        Highly Recommended by the Video Librarian Magazine, and Wilson Library 
        Bulletin describes it as "Excellent ... as clear as can be." 
        Age 8 to Adult. Free 30 day trial.  
      3. Book -- SADAKO Picture Book 
        After we produced the SADAKO video, the editors at Putnam Publishing selected 
        some of the drawings to produce a beautiful picture book. It is available 
        in hardback for $17.95 or paperback for $6.95.  
      4. CD and Audio Cassette -- The SADAKO Soundtrack  
        While you or your students are folding cranes, you can listen to Liv Ullmann 
        tell the story or just enjoy George Winston playing the music from the 
        video on his guitar. The CD is $15.95. Audio cassette is $11.95  
      5. SADAKO Greeting Cards  
        11.95/dozen (show photo, eliminate link on original site) The image on 
        this greeting card was designed by Artist/Sculptor Ruth Asawa. There is 
        a synopsis of the story of Sadako on the back of each card. Great for 
        sending out at Christmas or anytime you want to send a message of peace. 
        Dimensions are 4" x 7.5"  
      6. SADAKO Poster 
        $10.95 This is the same image as the greeting card. Dimensions are 18" 
        x 36". It is a elegant addition to any room.  
      7. Book -- CHILDREN OF THE PAPER CRANE: A HISTORY  
        $14.95 (show photo, eliminate link on original site) By Masamoto Nasu. 
        This beautifully written book fills in the facts by providing details 
        of Sadako's struggle as well as the story of her friends who built the 
        now famous Children's Monument in Hiroshima's Peace Park. Masamoto Nasu, 
        the author, is one of Japan's foremost children's mystery writers. He 
        grew up in Hiroshima around the same time as Sadako and his connection 
        to the story as well as his skill as a writer and researcher add many 
        new insights to the history of Sadako, Japan and the war. 221 pages, paperback. 
       
      8. Book -- MATH IN MOTION: ORIGAMI IN THE CLASSROOM  
        $26.95 Barbara Pearl is a gifted and innovative teacher, and her book 
        can be used across the curriculum. 110 pages, spiral bound. For information 
        on the author, Barbara Pearl, visit the Math in Motion web site listed 
        on our page of links. (Show photo of cover, if we have it)  
      9. Pamphlet -- How to Fold a Paper Crane Pamphlets (pack of ten) 
         
        $9.95 (show photo, eliminate link on original site) This pamphlet includes 
        diagrams and detailed written instructions that are easy to follow. It 
        comes with origami paper, the address for sending cranes to Hiroshima, 
        and lore about real cranes. Share this ingenious art form with others. 
        show cover; link to Educational benefits of Origami; Link to crane folding 
        instructions on the site  
      10. Buttons -- Pack of 35 crane buttons  
        $4.95 These heart-shaped plastic buttons (white with a red crane in the 
        center). serve as a token to share with others, especially students. (show 
        photo, eliminate link on original site)  
      11. Pins -- Cloisonné Crane Pin  
        $5.95 2 for $9.95 These elegant pins are oval with a white origami crane 
        in the center. They come in five background colors: red, yellow, purple, 
        blue, or green. Be sure to specify color when ordering. (show photo, eliminate 
        link on original site)  
      12. Origami Paper (1,000 sheets)  
        $9.95 This paper is approximately 4" by 4" and comes in one 
        color only -- a rich deep purple. (Underside is white.) It's a bargain 
        at a penny a sheet. (show photo, eliminate link on original site)  
      13. Crane Mobile  
        $26.95 This mobile is made up of five 3-dimensional cranes that are silk-screened 
        on museum board and carefully balanced on stainless steel rods. It includes 
        an information sheet about the habitat of real cranes. A graceful addition 
        to any corner. (show photo, eliminate link on original site)  
      15. Sadako Sampler  
        $3.00 Includes (1) origami paper (2) crane-folding instructions, (3) Sadako 
        greeting card w/envelope (4) color postcard of the statue of Sadako in 
        Hiroshima (5) heart shaped crane button. No charge for shipping. 
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