Mr. Yowder and the Train Robbers
Title | Mr. Yowder and the Train Robbers PDF eBook |
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Pages | 56 |
Release | 1981 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
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Relates how Mr. Yowder outwits a gang of bank robbers with the help of some friendly rattlesnakes.
The Best in Children's Books
Title | The Best in Children's Books PDF eBook |
Author | University of Chicago. Center for Children's Books |
Publisher | University of Chicago Press |
Pages | 552 |
Release | 1986-08 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 9780226780603 |
Designed to aid adults—parents, teachers, librarians—in selecting from the best of recent children's literature, this guide provides 1,400 reviews of books published between 1979 and 1984. This volume carries on the tradition established by Zena Sutherland's two earlier collections covering the periods from 1966 to 1972 and 1973 to 1978. Her 1973 edition of The Best in Children's Books was cited by the American School Board Journal as one of the outstanding books of the year in education.
Popular Series Fiction for K–6 Readers
Title | Popular Series Fiction for K–6 Readers PDF eBook |
Author | Rebecca L. Thomas |
Publisher | Libraries Unlimited |
Pages | 1022 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
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Indexes popular fiction series for K-6 readers with groupings based on thematics, consistant setting, or consistant characters. Annotated entries are arranged alphabetically by series name and include author, publisher, date, grade level, genre, and a list of individual titles in the series. Volume is indexed by author, title, and subject/genre and includes appendixes suggesting books for boys, girls, and reluctant/ESL readers.
Kirkus Reviews
Title | Kirkus Reviews PDF eBook |
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Pages | 548 |
Release | 1988 |
Genre | American literature |
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Adult books are categorized by genre (i.e., fiction, mystery, science fiction, nonfiction). Along with bibliographic information, the expected date of publication and the names of literary agents for individual titles are provided. Starred reviews serve several functions: In the adult section, they mark potential bestsellers, major promotions, book club selections, and just very good books; in the children's section, they denote books of very high quality. The unsigned reviews manage to be discerning and sometimes quite critical.
Books Kids Will Sit Still for
Title | Books Kids Will Sit Still for PDF eBook |
Author | Judy Freeman |
Publisher | Hagerstown, Md. : Alleyside Press |
Pages | 228 |
Release | 1984 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
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An annotated graded bibliography of more than 1200 suggested childrens books for teachers, and librarians to read aloud.
Fantasy Literature for Children and Young Adults
Title | Fantasy Literature for Children and Young Adults PDF eBook |
Author | Ruth Nadelman Lynn |
Publisher | Libraries Unlimited |
Pages | 1186 |
Release | 1995-01-30 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
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Drawing on distinguished review sources, this updated and expanded guide recommends more than 4,800 American and British fantasy novels and anthologies, including nearly 1,500 new to this edition. Ten topical chapters embrace the entire range of fantasy literature, from allegory to witchcraft. Detailed annotations note major awards won, review citations, suggested reading level, other related titles by the author, and more. - Back cover.
The Scott, Foresman Anthology of Children's Literature
Title | The Scott, Foresman Anthology of Children's Literature PDF eBook |
Author | Zena Sutherland |
Publisher | Glenview, Ill : Scott, Foresman |
Pages | 1036 |
Release | 1984 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
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An anthology of nursery rhymes, poetry, folk literature, fantasy, realistic fiction, historical fiction, biography, and nonfiction. Also includes a list of major books, a list of highlights in the history and development of children's literature, and essays for adults working with children.