More than 30 ready-to-tell drawing tales and 5 delightful handkerchief ("hanky panky") stories, along with step-by-step directions for the ingenious illustrations that accompany them, and tips for en
Walker and Shaw link the teaching of ten commonly taught reading strategies such as sequencing, compare and contrast, and prediction to picture book titles. Each chapter of the book provides a strate
Jewish American literature covers a broad range of genres and literary works. Some of the United States' most compelling literature centers on the American Jewish experience; some of the most acclaime
This book is a reference for librarians, mathematicians, and statisticians involved in college and research level mathematics and statistics in the 21st century. We are in a time of transition in scho
This best-selling set of books on television production is widely used in secondary school courses. Completely revised to reflect the advances in television production in the last ten years, this new
This best-selling 2-volume set of books on television production is widely used in secondary school courses. Completely revised to reflect the advances in television production in the last ten years,
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
Do religious teens in your community think your library has "nothing for me"? Shouldn't your library be actively embracing all of the diverse populations in your community? For many the teen years are
Outcomes Assessment in Higher Education focuses on assessing institutional quality and effectiveness, and responds to the increasing demand for greater accountability at all levels of institutional a
The most coprehensive and reliable English-language resource for terminology used in all types of libraries. Includes terms from publishing, printing, literature, and computer science relevant to both
Examining natural phenomena through the lens of ancient mythology and from the perspective of modern day science, this unique book encourages students to appreciate the magic in both myth and science.
Retired as the head of the Judaica department at Brandeis University Library since 2001, Cutter has compiled a general as well as subject reference to bibliographic and electronic resources and topics
Irving is youth services supervisor for the Pueblo City-County Public Library District. She presents a guide for educators, librarians, and parents to use with K-6 children, in both school and public
This comprehensive guide of over 2,000 annotations addresses the adventure and suspense fiction genre and its subgenres and includes titles published between 1941 and 2004.
Recognizing the mixed messages students are receiving from various media, and the many social problems they face from an increasing number of socio-cultural factors, educators are seeking ways to tea
Animals have been studied for centuries. But what are the most important and relevant reference and information sources in the zoological sciences? This work is a comprehensive, thoroughly annotated d
Librarians have historically relied on the perceived "value or goodness" of the public library as a means to garner financial support. Yet it is now becoming apparent that public libraries must demons
Farmer (California State University) examines the school library program in light of the student, school, and societal factors that contribute to educational achievement. Intended for library media t
Bring the women who shaped American history to life in the_ classroom! Each script embraces an event or portion of these famous womens lives, and illustrates the contribution that the women made in sh
More than 150 Web sites featuring primary source documents will help students build students' critical thinking skills and meet national science standards.
Functioning as a blueprint, this guide leads the reader through the many decisions and considerations involved in setting up a real-time reference service. Ronan introduces both basic and advanced rea
This important work has been completely revised and expanded with the addition of online databases, Web sites and CD-ROM titles. It identifies and describes hundreds of reference books that pertain to
Anyone who wants to start a youth storytelling group or troupe will find a wealth of practical information and inspiration in this guide. Written by two veteran storytellers and storytelling group le
This unique book describes and organizes nearly 2,500 mystery titles. Divided into sections-amateur, public, and private detective-titles are then categorized as "traditional classic," "eccentric," "l
Readers theatre is a powerful tool for building language skills and involving young readers with literature. Educator and seasoned readers-theatre coach Shirlee Sloyer provides teachers and librarians
This second supplement to the Dictionary of American Library Biography (1978) adds 77 notable, deceased members of the library and archival communities, primarily figures who have died between the yea
Finding well-written and engaging material for teens with substandard reading ability can be a challenge. This handbook is designed to help, describing more than 500 of the best new titles for relucta
This volume presents annotations for the major and many of the minor science fiction reference volumes published. Books are grouped in sections by subject, then listed alphabetically by main entry. Ea
Promote fiction-reading across the middle school curriculum! With more than 160 booktalks and 330 book suggestions at your fingertips, this invaluable resource makes it easy to pick just the right boo
This companion to the popular Hot Links by the same author provides informative annotations for an additional 300+ fiction and nonfiction books--contemporary and classic--that support and enhance the
Securing the interest of energetic, independent middle school students is one of the greatest challenges of school librarians. These acclaimed authors bring you some of the best programming ideas to
As prices of traditional library materials increase, and space to house them shrinks, savvy school library media specialists are creating cyber libraries, or school libraries on the Internet. These li
As the role of the school library media specialist continues to evolve, and dependence on technology increases, collection development for the school library media center becomes increasingly complex
A must-have reference and research book, this compilation of profiles and professional paths illuminates the lives of business leaders who made it to the top of the business world either as entreprene
Featuring more than 500 novels published between 1990 and 2001 and emphasizing award-winning fiction, this companion guide uses the same easy-access organization that made the original so popular and
Take the pressure off your busy schedule with these standards-based library lessons! Quick and easy to implement, these proven 20-minute instructional lessons, organized by grade level, equip you wit
Some of the most noted authorities, outspoken advocates, and stellar practitioners have come together to offer you their insights and ideas on readers' advisory services. Through 16 timely articles,
This latest collaboration in the Library Programs that Inspire series explores library media center events that target the high school age audience. Detailing particular methods to inspire high schoo
