Cataloging is evolving, not going away. Library and information science faculty accept the fact that the catalog of old is no more while they know that the underlying concepts remain valid and vital
Polette (Lindenwood U., Missouri) has 40-plus years of experience as an educator and is the author of some 150 professional books. Her latest text explains how teachers and librarians can use picture
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
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
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
The author has created reproducible anticipation guides to 300 popular junior novels (grades 4-8) ranging from classics like Ben and Me and Cricket in Times Square to the current award winner, Kira,
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
This ultimate guide to collecting and using graphic novels in a school library is written by an elementary librarian who uses graphic novels in her library media center for instruction and to advance
Providing clear explanations of inquiry-based learning in the light of the Common Core, this book is a practical and graphical guide that will serve as a much-needed primer for librarians and educator
Keep children on the edge of their seats with this guide to captivating read-alouds for grades K through 6. Tips on presentation and references to related titles help you plan effective ptrograms and
Keep children on the edge of their seats with this guide to captivating read-alouds for grades K through 6. Tips on presentation and references to related titles help you plan effective programs and
This versatile new title will make it easy to explore the science fiction genre and find exactly what you are looking for. There is something for everyone-from true classics, space opera, aliens, and
This book takes the creativity and inventiveness of the maker movement and applies that energy in a new way to help children learn across all subject areas as well as broaden their world view.‧ Addres
School librarian Keane offers a resource for teachers and librarians who work with teens and young adults. The booklists focus on books that can support the theme of a lesson, as well as titles young
Diana Marks looks at children's and young adult book awards in depth. The history, award criteria, and a biography of the person behind each of the well-known awards is included. Also of interest are
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
This book shows you how, even with a tight budget and limited space, you can foster "maker mentality" in your library and help patrons reap the learning benefits of making—with or without a
The essays in this book are about cultural institutions as places for the renewal of lives and the construction of ideas. Carr (Rutgers U. and the U. of North Carolina) advocates for a strong role for
It's easy to make assumptions about teens--high school, dating, Mom and Dad in the background, a house, a few siblings, and a beloved pet. But many of today's teens don't fit this all-American image.
More than 70 tall tales, trickster tales, and noodlehead stories to hoaxes, urban myths to pull out of your story bag at a moment's notice-to read aloud or re-tell before, between and after daily act
Crushes, flirting, and first love-and all the angst that goes with it-is a major preoccupation of teens. Likewise, it is hard to find a YA novel without at least a touch of romance. As teen romance di
