Haven's breakthrough approach to creative writing begins with an improbable technique that does not involve writing. Coaching students to "start with storytelling," the author and storyteller shares a
Students will thrill to these 15 dramatic, spine-tingling accounts of predators in the wild. Through the stories, they will learn about many of the world's ecosystems from tropical rain forests to th
Providing the basics for working with spatial-data collections in libraries, this book describes in detail the processes and procedures of map selection, acquisition, classification, cataloging, ever
Librarians from the University of New Mexico synthesize the recent literature and responses to their survey of over 200 academic research libraries involved with outsourcing projects to set out the pr
A guide to employment law discussing library management and providing information on laws, regulations, executive orders, and court decisions related to employee and employer rights and responsibiliti
Due to popular demand, the Butzows have created more fascinating thematic units of instruction to help make science understandable and enjoyable to young learners. Based on 21 outstanding children's l
Fairy tales offer great opportunities for learning. This book shows educators how to use popular fairy tales and fairy tale characters to help students develop problem solving abilities, critical thin
Shows librarians how to combine creativity with professional expertise to improve customer service. After reviewing the historical background of and research on the reference interview, chapters discu
Collection management is becoming increasingly complex due to electronic access to information, the growth of the Internet, greater reliance on document delivery and resource sharing, and changes in s
This guide provides a single-source, comprehensive listing of a fascinating and helpful group of books-picture books for older readers. A multitude of ideas about how to use them in the classroom sup
Hand them this easy-to-use, comprehensive guide to researching 100 popular research papers, and high school students will get off on the right track on their research papers. Designed by a reference
This book is intended to make more usable to librarians and library patrons Henry J. Dubester's standard bibliography of historical US census publications, Catalog of United States Census Publication
Accurate instruction about American Indian people has been woefully inadequate to date. This guide will enable the school library media specialist to help teachers and students teach and learn about A
Introduce students to the magic of theatre and help them develop important dramatic skill with this enchanting collection of short plays. With characters and story lines that will especially appeal to
The first edition (1987) is cited in ARBA 1988 and the Supplement to Sheehy . A guide to the best and most informative books in the English language on the subject of human sexuality, for professional
For librarians and elementary-level teachers, a New Jersey school librarian recommends about 1,400 picture books and works of poetry, folklore, fiction, and nonfiction to read aloud to children in pre
Activities planned to introduce kids to the math sciences with little stress/resistance. Justifies itself through reference to the National Council of Teachers of Math's Curriculum Evaluation Standard
Including real-world scenarios and best practices, this text presents the important topics of patents, trademarks, and copyrights in relation to intellectual property creators and consumers.• Includes
Offers an instructional plan for plagiarism education for middle school and high school students, allowing librarians to become a resource for students, teachers, and school administrators.• Helps lib
This collection of ideas for lessons provides school librarians with inspiration for meeting the tsunami of new standards dictating change for today's next generation learners.• Saves librarians plann
Providing a treasury of community partnership opportunities and resources for innovative learning experiences, this title helps Future Ready Librarians to create authentic, student-centered experience
Whole Person Librarianship guides librarians through the practical process of facilitating connections among libraries, social workers, and social services; explains why those connections are importan
If the heart of the library is its collection, this textbook provides the keys to the heart of your library. Alongside standards of basic principles and processes, you'll find practical guidance on ev
Read professional, fair reviews by practicing academic, public, and school librarians and subject-area specialists that will enable you to make the best choices from among the latest reference resourc
Unleash new possibilities for reading promotion and readers' advisory with these technological tools that can help you to catch the interest of young readers and direct them toward positive reading ex
Drawing on stories from successful programs and research, this book shows librarians how to provide students with the practical information they need for a bright future. Chapters cover career readin
Using practical examples from librarians in the field, this book lays out current issues in online learning and teaches librarians how to adapt a variety of library services—including instruction, ref
All librarians and library and information science scholars can benefit from learning more about intellectual freedom. This book relies on research and practical real-world scenarios to conceptualize
With the guidance of this book, academic librarians wishing to provide print, electronic, and streaming media (music and film) course reserve services for their campus communities can do so in complia
Inclusive of the scope and authoritative references from earlier editions, this edition additionally embraces the digital world and provides practical suggestions for performing the "act of teaching."
