This guide seeks to give readers a sense of the qualities of Canadian literature and an understanding of the sometimes subtle differences between the literature of Canada and of other countries. The w
Gotcha Covered! is a third book by popular presenter and former public librarian Kathy Baxter. Michael Dahl, children's author, adds his expertise as coauthor of the volume. Over 300 all new nonfictio
Getting Ready to Read with Readers Theatre contains fifty, reproducible patterned scripts based on traditional preschool and kindergarten curriculum and will entice this group to begin to read.
This elementary classroom resource is organized by month and highlights important holidays from various countries. Each readers theater script includes some background on the holiday, presentation sug
Two authors with more than 40 years of combined library experience tap into their wealth of knowledge about discovery and user experience, sharing proven methods for setting up, promoting, and teachin
An invaluable book on the emergent field of transdisciplinarity that explains how it applies to library service and collections conceptually and identifies practical strategies for supporting transdis
Focusing on the most compelling—and in many cases the most accessible—titles across the vast area of imaginative fantasy and science fiction literature and media, this book showcases creative ways to
Looking for tips on how to work towards your overall vision while remaining productive on the frontlines? The book gives you fresh ideas for balancing your managerial duties with day-to-day responsibi
This essential guide has exactly the right books to help you celebrate special days throughout the year—even "holidays" you've never heard of—and provides hundreds of fun titles and
Professional publication can take your career to the next level. Use this guide to learn the best ways to share your expertise and show commitment to the profession through publishing.• Presents a com
Energize your students! Through 77 targeted, high-powered writing activities and detailed directions for guiding the activities, author and master storyteller Kendall Haven provides teachers of grades
These three hardcover books that comprise Judy Freeman's acclaimed Books Kids Will Sit Still For series recommend and describe thousands of exemplary children's books for grades PreK to 6 and are an i
These authors examine the unique social roles of libraries and museums, review historical precedents as well as library-museum partnerships funded in recent years through IMLS grants, and forge an exc
McNeil, a library youth services manager and storyteller, shows librarians, preschool teachers, and parents how to cultivate early literacy development in young children using specific techniques. She
An annotated bibliography of English-language books on Eastern Europe published between 1986 and late 1993. Titles selected from The American Bibliography of Slavic and East European Studies and Bo
Aimed at junior high students, this textbook tells the stories of 27 individuals who occupied varied positions during the U.S. Civil War. A Confederate sailor, a female spy for the Union, slaves in th
These riveting accounts of real people tell the story of the American Revolution from diverse and often neglected viewpoints-those of women, children, Patriots, Tories, pacifists, African-American sla
