Identifies thirty-two themes in young adult literature and features critical discussions of three or more representative novels in each category. Includes lists of additional recommended titles.
Presents brief book descriptions for presentation by librarians or teachers, designed to intrigue teen readers, on over one hundred fiction and nonfiction books, and includes bibliographic information, plot summaries, discussion questions, activities, and other supplemental materials.
quick booktalks for the busy high school library media specialist
Cox, Ruth E
2002
Provides library media specialists with information on a variety of books appropriate for students in grades nine through twelve; each entry includes an annotation, bibliographic information and a brief summary.
A Student's Guide to History provides the practical help students need to be effective in their history courses. In addition to introducing students to the nature of the discipline, the guide covers a broad range of skills, from note-taking and test-taking to approaching different types of writing assignments. The book's accessible page design, clear explanations, and annotated examples make it easy for students to improve their performance.
A collection of extended essays that describe 500 books for teens, divided into twenty-one sections including politics and social history, horror, romance, war, fantasy, graphic novels, memoir, and spirituality.
Presents summaries of books for children and young adults about bullying, featuring eight to ten titles in each of four age groups, ranging from kindergarten through high school, and includes a general overview of bullying and what teachers can do to stop such behaviors.