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Discusses the representative authors, their works, and their collective influence on American fiction.

A bibliography containing over 1,100 titles to be used by high school students or adults who are looking for classic or contemporary fiction about the history of the United States.

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.

Suggests age-appropriate stories and literature to read aloud to children and teenagers, and provides descriptions of the recommended passages from more than two hundred titles.

Text and annotated bibliographies show how picture storybooks can be used to teach elements of literature to children and young adults.

Presents an annotated bibliography of children's picture books, grouped according to the traits of the "Six-Trait Writing" analytical assessment model, including ideas and content, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions, and features a selection of teaching activities and lessons.

Presents guidance for parents on reading aloud, encouraging reluctant readers, rewarding progress, and getting involved in a child's school, and lists over three thousand children's books, providing at-home story-time, craft, cooking, science, and related-reading activities.

Discusses how educators can use picture storybooks to teach their students about the importance of character.

Reviews fifty books for children three to eight years old as well as dozens of learning games and other activities for them, which can enhance their reading.