books and reading

Offers advice on how to choose books for children, and features essays about various genres of children's books, each followed by an annotated bibliography of recommended titles.

Two experts on children and reading present over 2,000 titles as the best books for children between the ages of birth and fourteen.

Discusses effective ways of reading out loud and describes 140 books that have time-tested appeal.

A guide for book talks, story programs, and reading guidance, providing librarians and teachers with picture books that interest children.

A guide to preparing book talks for young people, ages nine to sixteen. Presents plot analysis, thematic material, book talk material, and additional suggestions on a variety of titles for each of eight themes of goals of adolescent reading.

Concise summaries of 81 books arranged under nine developmental goals for middle grade readers.

Suggests ideas for using literature in K-5 classrooms.

Presents a collection of ideas, programs, techniques, and activities designed to involve children in books and to extend their reading experience by making reading irresistible and fun.

A comprehensive index to hundreds of books that are appropriate for guiding gifted readers through the issues they may deal with as they progress from preschool to high school.

Presents booktalks designed to help teachers increase their middle grade students' interest in reading nonfiction books that are arranged thematically in seven categories, including American journeys, people to know, animals, science, playing with words, and monsters.