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Presents a comprehensive bibliography of juvenile and young adult literature of the Great Depression era of the 1930s and includes both fiction and nonfiction, biographies, oral histories, memoirs, and photographs, and music.

"... features 150 middle-grade books. Each profiled title has the potential to hook the reluctant reader and lure them to read the entire book. To specifically encourage elementary-and middle- school-age reluctant children to read, there is first a pitch to get the reader's attention. That is followed by a short reading passage to 'set the hook' and encourage the young person to read the rest of the book on their own. Further, the book contains several hundred additional recommended titles"--Back cover.

Presents annotated lists of recommended books that promote multicultural awareness, covering a wide range of age groups and genres; and includes contact information for publishers of multicultural books and materials.

Provides tools for educators and librarians to incorporate informational reading in the form of nonfiction into their story hours, with topics ranging from animals to cars.

Lists the various reference materials that librarians can use to expand their school's library media centers; includes a brief description, price, and contact information for each book.

"This examination of banned books across U.S. history examines the motivations and effects of censorship, shows us how our view of right and wrong has evolved over the years, and helps readers to understand the tremendous importance of books and films in our society"--Provided by publisher.

This volume contains descriptions of books in eight fiction genres, including author or editor's name, publication information, story type, major characters, setting, plot summary, and more.

This volume contains descriptions of more than 1200 books published in 2004 in nine fiction genres, including author or editor's name, publication information, story type, major characters, setting, plot summary, and more.

This volume contains descriptions of 1,264 books in nine fiction genres, including author or editor's name, publication information, story type, major characters, setting, plot summary, and more.