So,you're looking for some great new fantasy reads? Or perhaps you're looking for fresh reading lists for handouts and to post on your library's Web site? If so, this guide is just the ticket. Create
Understanding Diversity Through Novels and Picture Books goes beyond the usual multicultural lists and looks at the wide expanse of the diversity of cultures and lifestyles impacting children's lives
The latest edition of a major literature guide provides citations and informative annotations on a wide range of reference sources, including manuals, bibliographies, indexes, databases, literature s
Professor Fredericks offers 30 short nonfiction readers theatre plays for the young reader (grades 1-3) on topics ranging from earth and natural science to community helpers, holidays and government.
The editors of liscareer.com have assembled 95 authors, each of whom describes a "typical" workday or work routine, sharing joys, sorrows, and annoyances in refreshingly candid fashion. In the proces
Judy Freeman has developed a comprehensive handbook with thoroughly annotated lists of the 2006's best children's books, lesson plans, teacher's guides, stories, songs, and Internet resources.
This enchanting sampling of traditional Armenian tales was gathered by the author in her travels and translated from Russian sources. A broad selection of more than 50 tales are organized by type-myt
The popularity of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has increased as its cost has decreased and the growth shows no signs of abating. Academic and public librarians wishing to convert
Contrary to the trend to do away with arts education as an unnecessary expense in schools trying to boost student test scores, this book promotes and explains the value of integrated arts instruction
This book fills a publishing gap by explaining how the school library media specialist should be and is an integral player in the school's action research and reading instruction team. It also includ
Award-winning author Jane Kurtz spent most of her childhood in East Africa. In Jane Kurtz and YOU, she writes about animal spotting on the savanna, all-day treks to manage thirty-two miles on a treac
One part theory (borrowed from business world), one part practice (including detailed case studies of the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Arizona), one part inspiration: Beyond Surviva
Rediscover the classics--and help readers do the same! The Count of Monte Cristo is a rip-roaring adventure. Pride and Prejudice is an endearing romance. Howard Fast's April Morning is fascinating hi
This collection of 14 original papers covers library spaces old and new, real and imagined, large and small, public and private. Contributions range from a consideration of the Garrison library in th
Leadership is separate from, but integral to, management. However, much of the literature on LIS leadership represents a distilled application of principles and practices borrowed from other disciplin
Notable teen experts and stellar practitioners from across the country explain why library service to adolescents in this age range is so important, and how you can enhance your collection and servic
Storytelling can be easy, fun, and above all doable, especially with the simple, easy-to-follow directions given by these two master storytellers. This book provides everything you need to become a m
Another winner from prolific author, Nancy Polette, this title focuses on setting the stage for 200 popular picture book read-alouds. Similar to her LU book for the intermediate-grade audience, 300 J
Assist readers in their book selections with this guide, which covers titles spanning the entire spectrum of the Western genre--from such classics as those written by Zane Grey, Louis L'Amour, and Max
Managing the serials collection in any library is a challenge with new methods of delivery of content, tracking use, teaching patrons, and coping with budget constraints. This book is an introduction
Students revisit the American Revolution through guided practice activities, poems, songs, and an educational play packaged into this unique teacher resource book. This title integrates creative arts,
Consisting of a series of essays written by storytellers who work in the classroom, as well as teachers who use storytelling in the classroom, this title addresses specific curriculum areas, and incl
The Blue Book on Information Age Inquiry, Instruction and Literacy is a basic purchase for all school libraries K-12 and for school library educators; it is the "Blue Book" on information literacy in
Learn how to provide exemplary library service to individuals in prison or jail, by applying the public library model when working with inmate populations. These authors, a jail librarian and an outre
Everything you need to create compelling booktalks featuring outstanding young adult novels that are mainstays in library collections. For each of the 100 titles selected, there is background informa
This new book by well-known authors Liz Knowles and Martha Smith (Boys and Literacy, Reading Rules, etc) fills the need for a K-12 resource for teachers and librarians searching for materials and act
Drawing on her long experience as a school librarian, the author uses this middle school library programming book to help you promote free voluntary reading through innovative workshops, staff traini
This fourth book completes the Children's Book Corner series. It provides a complete program for those starting a read-aloud program in their classroom, in a school or public library, or at home. Thi
Hundreds of popular horror fiction titles described and categorized according to their underlying appeal features, and under topics and themes you'll never find in the library catalog-"the plot thicke
Out of his years of experience in working with children, Zingher identifies some of the powerful and evocative themes of childhood, and explores why these touch children so deeply. He encourages prof
You'll love this stimulating selection of year-round program ideas that appeal to teens between the ages of 12 and 18. Organized by month, the programs represent a broad range of interests, from arts
This guide to the Newbery and Printz awards for children's and young adult literature provides information on each year's winners and honor books and on the awards themselves. For each award-winning b