Simple text and illustrations introduce librarians, discussing where they work, what they do and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
saving the books of Iraq : inspired by a true story
Stamaty, Mark Alan
Presents the story of Alia, a librarian who lives and works in Basra, and her desperate attempt to save the books in the Basra Central Library at the start of the Iraqi War in 2003.
A library is a vibrant place with books, people, computers, meeting spaces, and more! Come visit the library through carefully leveled text and fresh, colorful photos. Critical thinking questions and a photo glossary supply readers with the basic building blocks for reading nonfiction.
When a mysterious wind blows the pages of a book stolen long ago from the Library of Doom, it turns them into sharp, bat-like objects that fly on their own, and only the Librarian can stop them from attacking a young reader.
"For those who love reading, the library is often a favorite place to spend time. For many young readers, working in a library might sound like the perfect job. In addition to learning about the hard work that goes into being a librarian, readers will learn about important concepts, such as borrowing. Bright photographs that are closely related to the text help create an accessible, engaging book for beginning readers. Those who already love libraries will come to respect the hard work their librarians do, while others may be inspired to take a trip to their local library!"--.
