best books

Discusses the ways that boys read, suggests ways to encourage boys to be readers, and recommends both fiction and nonfiction in a variety of formats and genres that will appeal to emerging, developing, and maturing male readers.

Contains introductions to over 250 books designed to pique the interest of readers of all ages, and includes information on each book's author, publisher, plot, and reading level. Arranged alphabetically by author's last name.

A collection of 100 essays by leading horror writers nominating their own choices for the best books in the genre.

An annotated bibliography of over 500 children's books suitable for children aged three or under.

Offers public and school librarians practical tools to help them develop and adapt their collections, services, and programs to meet the diverse needs of young adults.

Presents a list of more than eight thousand recommended fiction and nonfiction titles for high school students.

Contains reviews and recommendations of five hundred books for teenagers, including Australian and international titles; grouped by genre.

"Encompassing fiction, poetry, science and science fiction, memoir, travel writing, biography, children's books, history, and more, 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die moves across cultures and through time to present an eclectic collection of titles, each described with the special enthusiasm readers summon when recommending a book to a friend"--Jacket flap.

A chronological examination of eighty books that explores each title as a historical artifact and a vehicle of change and illustrates the impact that books have had on history and culture over the centuries.