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Criscuolo, Nicholas P. – American School Board Journal, 1984
Two ideas for helping in the selection of school reading materials include an annual Reading Exposition and Materials Fair, and developing a checklist for judging material. A sample checklist is provided. (MD)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Elementary Secondary Education, Purchasing, Reading Material Selection
Peer reviewedDinsmore, Karen E. – Childhood Education, 1988
Discusses the development of the market for books for infants; presents reasons why even young infants can benefit from being read to; and provides guidelines for selection of appropriate books for babies. The guidelines include sturdiness and developmental appropriateness. A list of recommended books is appended. (SKC)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Infants, Picture Books
Edwards, Kim Reed – Teacher, 1980
The author presents criteria for evaluating children's books about Hispanics and describes 10 worthwhile titles. (SJL)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Ethnic Stereotypes
Peer reviewedHeringer, Virginia – English Language Teaching Journal, 1979
Discusses the value of the mystery story in the language class as a source for a variety of exercises and assignments in which students can use grammatical constructions in a natural context. (CFM)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Grammar, Instructional Materials, Language Instruction
