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McElmeel's authoritative and thoughtful guide provides a brief background of the origins of the literature targeted to teens (young adults), a survey of relevant genres, and provides book listings for over 500 books, e.g. award winners, popular titles, graphic novels. Many citations to current information about authors and categories of books (including LGBTQ, graphic novels, picture books, New Adult). Intended as a practical, current, and rel...

This book provides a fresh way of teaching children the importance of values and good character. It is a gold mine for educators and parents looking for material they can use in discussions regarding character traits they want to help young citizens develop. Grades K-5 (adaptable for higher grades)

Each of these volumes explores five popular genres and shows how they can be used to promote learning in the library and classroom. After introductory discussions of each genre, McElmeel recommends books, gives lists of related titles, and provides a variety of ideas for genre-related activities that complement classroom thematic units.

Who are today's must-know children's authors and illustrators? McElmeel's ready reference introduces you to some of the hottest new names in children's literature, and reacquaints you with established authors and illustrators who are just now becoming recognized for their contributions to the field. You'll find engaging biographical sketches, photos, selected bibliographies, and lists of resources for 45 authors and illustrators, including Lau...

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Fifteen units focus on authors who speak about their ethnic heritage through their books and those who write or illustrate multicultural materials. Each unit includes a full-size photograph and a brief biography containing bits of background information that will fascinate students.

One hundred of the best and most exciting reads for elementary and middle school students have been selected for this classroom-tested resource book. The titles are categorized by general reading and listening levels, and annotations summarize their plots and provide concise book information to aid selection. Suggestions for further reading are given with each title.

Designed as a ready-reference and biographical source for educators and young readers, this book offers a more current and affordable alternative to multivolume publications. Fascinating profiles of 100 of the most beloved and celebrated picture book authors and illustrators are accompanied by photos, reading lists, and lists of related information sources (such as Web pages). Contemporary authors and illustrators whose works are still in prin...

Students can learn more about their favorite authors and find plenty of reading materials they'll enjoy with this affordable biographical work and ready-reference. Featuring 100 beloved and celebrated children's book authors, McElmeel offers engaging biographical sketches, photos, and selected bibliographies and lists of related information sources. Included are such long-time luminaries as Beverly Cleary and Marguerite Henry as well as many n...

Step into the kitchen and stir up a batch of storybook treats with literary recipes based on the books and lives of 50 of your favorite children's authors and illustrators, including Eric Carle, Mary Casanova, Keiko Kasza, Steven Kellogg, Yuyi Morales, Janet Stevens, and Jane Yolen and 40 others. Whip up a heavenly coconut cream cake enjoyed in Jacqueline Briggs Martin's recent story, On Sand Island, savor the spicy pumpkin pie inspired by Ton...

Bring favorite authors and children together in your classroom with these three acclaimed books. Each book includes biographical information, a photo page, booklists, and numerous activities designed to build reading skills by stimulating reading fun.

Selected for their accuracy, authenticity, and appeal, these books span the curriculum in subject matter and will help librarians advise readers making the transition from fiction to nonfiction. McElmeel provides thorough guidelines for choosing and using information books to promote literacy and learning through inquiry. Complete bibliographic information, grade and age levels, and series information are given for each title with suggestions ...

More treats! More author profiles! More fun! This companion to McElmeel's Authors in the Kitchen focuses on another 50 popular children's authors, including Berthe Amoss, Betsy Byars, Jean Fritz, Johanna Hurwitz, and others, with delectable recipes contributed by the authors or based on their books. You'll also learn some fascinating facts about each author--and read the stories behind the recipes. Biographical details, author photos, book lis...

Sharron L. McElmeel offers another winner--a new way to fire up interest in science, history, and other areas of the curriculum with students in grades 4-12.

-- Use special occasions to highlight curriculum connections, support information literacy, and motivate studentsThe table of contents, arranged in calendar form, gives the month's holidays and special days, and national "weeks of, months of" observances. For each observance, level of appropriateness, URLs, site summary, and suggestions for curriculum connections are given.

This explanatory guide will be immensely helpful in making thematic connections to curriculum objectives that are well-supported by literature. Includes 33 reproducible graphic organizers plus an alphabetical listing of 26 imaginative subjects.

-- Expanded with more ideas, guides, and updated resource information including Web sites and new books-- Gives many examples of curriculum-related activities and ways to use the event to promote literacyPromote enhanced literacy through an exciting celebration of books and the authors and illustrators who create them!Here's step-by-step help in organizing actual visits or "virtual" celebrations -- including lively curricular activities. You'l...

Share your colleagues' experience and over 400 ideas organized in eight categories - a "professional workshop in a book." Improve skills and manage your library media/technology center more efficiently. This new compilation of hints and ideas is drawn from the Shop Talk column in LIBRARY TALK: The Magazine for Elementary School Library Media and Technology Specialists. Organized so that you can easily find several ideas to use, adapt, or think...

This new compilation of ideas and suggestions is drawn from the Tips column in THE BOOK REPORT: The Magazine for Secondary School Library Media and Technology Specialists. Receive collegial support, ideas, and inspiration from your professional peers - over 800 ideas organized in nine categories for easy reference. Manage your library/media/technology center more efficiently while you improve skills - and accomplish more of your goals. Share y...