Worth a Look
Volume 32, Number 3, February 2005
Ken Haycock
Brief reviews of new titles publisher Ken Haycock
deems Worth a Look!
Assistive technology: An introductory guide for K-12 library media specialists
Janet Hopkins
Excellent guide to making the school library accessible to all students, from assessing the library and technology and finding funding and resources to developing strategies and solutions. Indexed.
(Linworth, 2004. 145 pp. $39.95. 1-58683-138-0)
Best books for middle school and junior high readers: Grades 6-9
John Gillespie and Catherine Barr
Replacing Gillespie’s Best books for young teen readers: Grades 7-10 (2000), this massive resource provides access to more than 13,500 titles, each recommended by at least two review sources. Eleven subject groups are extensively subdivided. Fiction titles are subdivided into 14 categories such as “Adventure and survival stories” and “Contemporary life and problems,” with a new section for graphic novels. Each succinctly annotated entry is numbered for quick access by multiple indexes, and includes recommended grade level, review sources and pricing.
(Libraries Unlimited, 2004. 1,172 pp. $75.00. 1-59158-083-8)
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Building the reading brain, PreK-3
Patricia Wolfe and Pamela Nevills
Using clear, concise language, the authors discuss brain development from birth to age 8, and provide strategies for laying the groundwork creating competent readers, including language development, phonemic awareness, decoding and vocabulary. Along with games and play-based activities, intervention techniques provide guidance for helping struggling readers.
(Corwin, 2004. 182 pp. $28.95. 0-7619-3904-0)
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Consider the source: Finding reliable information on the Internet
Paige Taylor and Jerri Lejeune
Lessons to guide students in Grades 4-6 to develop critical evaluation skills for use on the Internet, from evaluating authenticity and reliability to recognizing e-mail hoaxes. Games, discussion starting points and exercises (with reproducibles) help drive each lesson home.
(Upstart, 2004. 115 pp. $16.95. 1-57950-095-1)
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The Coretta Scott King awards: 1970-2004, 3d ed.
Henrietta Smith, ed.
Organized in reverse chronology, this resource features annotated listings of every winner and honor book since the award was created in 1969, nearly 100 brief biographies of notable African-American writers and illustrators, and 16 pages of full-color illustrations from award-winners and honor titles. Single author/illustrator and title index.
( ALA, 2004. 163 pp. $35.00. 0-8389-3540-0)
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Creative book reports: Fun projects with rubrics for fiction and nonfiction
Jane Feber
Thirty-nine standards-based projects for Grades 4-8 provide plenty of ideas for classroom use, from mini-books to dioramas to popups. Going well beyond the traditional book report, each project includes instructions and rubrics, and is easily adapted for literature or information resources. A CD-ROM provides for easy customization of the rubrics.
(Maupin, 2004. 80 pp. $19.95. 0-929895-69-X)
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Essential reference services for today’s school media specialists
Scott Lanning and John Bryner
Developed for a course in teacher-librarianship, this handbook provides a foundation in K-12 school library service, from teaching information literacy to choosing and using print and online sources, the reference interview and building a reference collection. Indexed.
(Libraries Unlimited, 2004. 131 pp. $40.00. 1-59158-137-0)
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Libraries, mission, and marketing: Writing mission statements that work
Linda Wallace
Mission statements declare a library’s value and role. This clear guide explains why they are important, offers strategies for writing powerful ones, and suggests how to use it once you have one. Includes 100+ examples, of which 24 are for schools. Indexed.
( ALA, 2004. 82 pp. $27.00. 0-8389-0867-5)
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The Middle Ages in literature for youth: A guide and resource book
Rebecca Barnhouse
Evaluates 551 fiction and nonfiction resources (articles and books) focusing on Western Europe from 500 to 1500. Organized by subject, geographical region and time period, with recommended web sites for each chapter and a chapter on classroom activities.
(Scarecrow, 2004. 183 pp. $30.00. 0-8108-4916-X)
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The popular music teaching handbook: An educator’s guide to music-related print resources
B. Lee Cooper and Rebecca Condon
A handy bibliography for interdisciplinary classroom use in Grades 7-12. Chapter 1 is organized by subject from architecture to women’s studies, followed by chapters on biographies (at least 10 references for each entertainer or group), studies of music and dance styles and trends, and reference resources. Separately indexed by author and topic.
(Libraries Unlimited, 2004. 373 pp. $45.00. 1-59158-039-0)
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Serving homeschooled teens and their parents
Maureen Lerch and Janet Welch
Intended for public librarians, this well-documented guide offers step-by-step strategies for providing service to this segment. Discusses programming needs, collection development (including a core collection) and funding issues. Includes a sample grant application. Indexed.
(Libraries Unlimited, 2004. 243 pp. $39.00. 0-313-32052-7)
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Serving older teens
Sheila Anderson, ed.
Recognizing the development changes that occur in adolescence, the teen-expert authors of eight chapters explore quality library service specifically to those aged 16-19, from programming to collections. While aimed at public librarians, the discussion and ideas are equally useful for high school TLs.
(Libraries Unlimited, 2004. 240 pp. $38.50. 0-313-31762-3)
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Stories neverending: A program guide for schools and libraries
Jan Irving
Presents 10 thematic programs, each with annotated booklists, materials and instructions, reproducibles and ideas for book-based, curriculum-related activities appropriate for Grades K-6.
(Libraries Unlimited, 2004. 161 pp. $28.00. 1-56308-997-1)
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Teen volunteer services in libraries
Kellie Gillespie
Practical guide to using teen volunteers in the library. While the focus is on public library programs, the information on planning and developing teen volunteer programs is equally applicable in schools.
(VOYA, 2004. 133 pp. $26.95. 0-8108-4837-6)
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Teenplots: A booktalk guide to use with readers ages 12-18
John Gillespie and Corinne Naden
Booktalks for 100 highly recommended titles, organized by subject matter or genre. Each entry includes plot summary, discussion of themes, a list of passages suitable for booktalks, a list of four similar titles, and information about the book and author. Separately indexed by author, title and subject.
(Libraries Unlimited, 2003. 342 pp. $48.00. 1-56308-921-1)
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Web site design with the patron in mind: A step-by-step guide for libraries
Susanna Davidsen and Everyl Yankee
A non-technical guide for creating a library web site that meets the needs of library users and not designers. Includes chapters on redesigning an existing site, determining patron needs and tasks, and evaluation. Includes glossary, bibliography and index.
( ALA, 2004. 116 pp. $40.00. 0-8389-0869-1)
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