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Best Books for Kids Who (Think They) Hate to Read: 125 Books That Will Turn Any Child into a Lifelong Reader

Best Books for Kids Who (Think They) Hate to Read: 125 Books That Will Turn Any Child into a Lifelong Reader

by Laura Backes

Get Your Child Hooked on Books! Reading can become a favorite part of any child's life—even children who think they hate to read. And, with the help of this unique book, it's easy to put your reluctant reader on the path to becoming an enthusiastic reader. Inside are 125 books that are certain to ignite your child's interest in reading. You'll find a variety of titles with real kid appeal—the best of the... (more)

A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature (6th Edition)

A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature (6th Edition)

by Rebecca J. Lukens

Designed to facilitate the use of children's books from all genres, this exceptional resource helps teachers, librarians, and media specialists select the best children's literature for the classroom, library, or home. Unlike an anthology of children's literature, which includes selected chapters or text summaries, the Eighth Edition of this highly regarded book teaches how to select quality children's literature.... (more)

100 More Library Lifesavers: A Survival Guide for School Library Media Specialists

100 More Library Lifesavers: A Survival Guide for School Library Media Specialists

by Pamela S. Bacon

A career's worth of creative solutions to problems and challenges commonly encountered in school libraries, this second volume to the best-selling 100 Library Lifesavers presents another 100 ready-to-use lifesavers to help you stay on top of your busy schedule and make your library look good! Seasoned school library media specialist Pamela S. Bacon once again shares practical, field-tested advice for just about... (more)

Helping Teachers Teach: A School Library Media Specialist's Role

Helping Teachers Teach: A School Library Media Specialist's Role

by Philip M. Turner

This book is the third edition of a very popular book describing in depth one of the many roles of the school library media specialist. It has been updated to include the changes in technology, national guidelines and standards and to explain the library media specialists continuing role as an instructional consultant in schools. Previous editions of this book have been widely used in library instruction classes... (more)

Library 101: A Handbook for the School Library Media Specialist

Library 101: A Handbook for the School Library Media Specialist

by Claire Gatrell Stephens

This well organized handbook is a must have for new and inexperienced school librarians as they open new schools or take on that first job. It will also serve as a source of information for library professionals in guiding their clerical staff and student and parent volunteers. The handbook covers everything from library management systems to budgeting, television production, and how to collaborate with teachers.... (more)

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