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Download full textReed, Arthea J. S. – 1988
Approximately 500 books for teens and preteens (between the ages of 10 and 20) are listed and briefly annotated in this book designed to offer parents advice on adolescents and on books for adolescents. The first three chapters discuss the stages of adolescent development, and the fourth chapter talks about the adolescent as a reader. The fifth…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Annotated Bibliographies
Jett-Simpson, Mary, Ed. – 1989
Intended to provide teachers with a list of recently published books recommended for children, this annotated booklist cites titles of children's trade books selected for their literary and artistic quality. The annotations in the booklist include a critical statement about each book as well as a brief description of the content, and--where…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Art, Athletics, Biographies
Smith, Kay M.; Carroll, Margaret K. – Illinois Schools Journal, 1988
Reading can become a central focus in family learning. Families should develop reading plans to encourage children to read. Families should develop their own home resource centers of books and other learning materials. (BJV)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Family Influence, Home Instruction
Bohning, Gerry; Radencich, Marguerite – 1988
Prepared as a guide for teachers, parents, and librarians, this handbook presents guidelines for developing a collection of movable action books (also called pop-ups, movables, surprise books, lift-the-flap books, or novelty books) appropriate for use with children in the home or school setting. Following a brief description of action books, their…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
Sutherland, Zena – 1986
Prepared to help instructors select the best available reading materials for children and adolescents, this bibliography contains short book reviews that have been previously published in the "Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books." Books for children and young people of all ages are reviewed, and occasionally an adult book that may be of…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Childrens Literature
Shefelbine, John – 1990
This booklet focuses on reading motivation, especially on specific steps to motivate the middle school child to learn. The main topics explored are: finding or making time for reading for pleasure; filling or flooding the house with interesting reading materials; and reading as a way of life. Practical questions from parents are answered and…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC. – 1987
Focusing on reinforcing students' reading skills at home, this pamphlet emphasizes that parents should read aloud to children, talk to them about their experiences, take them places, limit their television-watching, and take an interest in their reading progress. Children's success and interest in reading is said to depend largely on whether they…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Educational Television, Elementary Education, Home Programs
