Polette, Nancy

A practical guide that encourages students to critically research, analyze, and comprehend the material that they read and use that information in a variety of ways without copying.

Teaches about foreign countries through nineteen folktales adapted for readers' theater, each including lessons and activities to promote understanding of different lands and cultures.

Chronicles the life and career of Virginia Hall, who became a spy during World War II even though she had a wooden leg.

Contains more than 250 author games and booktalks to movtivate middle school readers.

A collection of literature activities for gifted students, featuring brief summaries of suggested titles, each followed by one or more activities; grouped in the categories of picture books, fairy tales and fantasy, the classics and poetry, exploring diversity, learning from the past, and heroines and heroes.

Provides guidance for media personnel determining a philosophy of media center service.