books and reading

"[The second in a two volume set that provides a] Comprehensive list of recommended fiction and nonfiction books for children from preschool through grade six, together with professional materials for children's librarians"--Provided by Publisher.

"[The first in a two volume set that provides a] Comprehensive list of recommended fiction and nonfiction books for children from preschool through grade six, together with professional materials for children's librarians"--Provided by Publisher.

"When Dominguita finds an old map in the back of an even older book in her beloved library, she is excited to see a telltale X marking an unknown place. Everyone knows that X marks the spot for treasure--and Dom knows that means a new adventure for her, Pancho, and Steph! But everyone seems to think that the map, while fun, probably isn't real. Dom is determined to prove them wrong. And as the trio starts to uncover the mystery of the map, they realize that it has closer ties to the community they love than they could have imagined"--Amazon.com.

"Takes readers on a guided tour through works of . . . literature both ancient and modern, exploring twelve virtues that philosophers and theologians throughout history have identified as most essential for good character and the good life. In reintroducing ancient virtues . . . , [the author] draws on . . . classical and Christian thinkers, including Aristotle, Aquinas, and Augustine. Covering authors from Henry Fielding to Cormac McCarthy, Jane Austen to George Saunders, and Flannery O'Connor to F. Scott Fitzgerald, [she] explores some of the . . . universal themes found in the pages of classic books, helping readers learn to love life, literature, and God through their encounters with great writing. In examining works by these authors and more, [she] shows why virtues such as prudence, temperance, humility, and patience are still necessary for human flourishing and civil society"--Provided by publisher.

Librarians Sharon Grover and Lizette Hannegan explain how audiobooks can support national learning strategies and literacy skills, featuring a concise history of the audiobook, thematic lists, a research bibliography, and a resource guide, and including a discussion about effective collection development strategies.

Contains passages from two hundred books published between 2000 and 2008, appropriate for reading aloud to children and teens, and includes advice on how to prepare for a read-aloud, subject and grade-level indexes, and an annotated bibliography.

Sixth grade teacher Donalyn Miller describes the instructional approach she uses to turn children into readers, based on a combination of individual choice, a program of independent reading, a collection of high-interest books, and appropriate and authentic reading behavior modeling.

Collects nine critical essays on the novels and corresponding films of the Harry Potter saga from critics, fans, and academics; and explores themes--such as religion, morality, race, and magic--along with how J.K. Rowling's works impact twenty-first-century culture.

"This title guides readers through the challenges of school life, offering helpful advice on how to be successful both inside and outside the classroom"--Google Books.