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Provides information and advice for teachers and librarians on the effective use of children's literature in the classroom.

Offers readers a comprehensive reference to the world of film, including thousands of alphabetically-arranged movie title entries containing plot summaries, along with information on performers, ratings, and running times.

A discussion of the virtues and limitations of television. Includes essays and reviews of major shows.

Profiles thirteen books the author believes have had the greatest influence on American history and altered the way Americans think about the world around them.

A collection of essays, drawn from film critic Roger Ebert's column "The Great Movies, " in which he presents his critical appreciation for one hundred movies he judges to be among the best of all time.

93 essays place films in thirteen film genres. Includes an index of films, directors, and actors.

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.