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Andriani, Dinda; Ningsih, Ayu Widya; Shara, Afifa May; Kisno – International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, 2022
Minimum Competence Assessment resembling PISA and Characters Survey replace National Examination in 2021. However, the Indonesian students' score in PISA is still left behind the international average scores. This study aims to find out the extent of the relationship between science informative text and science fiction text skills in secondary…
Descriptors: Reading Materials, Nonfiction, Science Fiction, High School Students
Jones, Trevelyn; Toth, Luann; Charnizon, Marlene; Grabarek, Daryl; Fleishhacker, Joy – School Library Journal, 2008
Of the more than 5000 books reviewed in "School Library Journal's" ("SLJ's") pages in 2008, the 67 books listed in this article stood out as having distinctive voices, singular vision, and/or innovative approaches. They include books for toddlers and preschoolers, terrific picture books and easy readers, and some highly original novels. Fantasy,…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Adolescent Literature, Picture Books, Fantasy
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Wagar, W. Warren – Futurist, 1983
H. G. Wells is not quite the household name that he deserves to be, even in the households of futurists. Visions of the future in his writing and his attempts to translate these visions into reality through his work for socialism and the League of Nations are discussed. (SR)
Descriptors: Activism, Futures (of Society), Nonfiction, Prediction
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Jones, Patrick – Voice of Youth Advocates, 2001
Presents an annotated list of the 40 books reviewed in this journal from 1996-2000 that were judged to be the best in quality and popularity, including fiction, nonfiction, and science fiction/fantasy/horror. Discusses the review process for books that appeal to young adults. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Fantasy
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Conner, John W. – English Journal, 1989
Presents the results of the 1988 Books for Young Adults Poll. Includes the 31 most popular reading choices of Iowa and Illinois high school students. Provides brief summaries and publication information on books in the following categories: contemporary realism; historical fiction; science fiction; nonfiction; and adventure, mystery, suspense. (MM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Fiction, High Schools, Nonfiction
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Voice of Youth Advocates, 2001
Presents the annual annotated list of the best science fiction, fantasy, and horror titles for teens that have been reviewed in this journal. Also includes a sidebar with four annotated titles of nonfiction resources related to science fiction, fantasy, and horror. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Fantasy, Library Collections
Heins, Ethel L.; And Others – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Reviews and recommends recent new publications and rereleases of both fiction and nonfiction works for young children, older adolescents, and adults. Genres include science fiction, mysteries, and biographies. (CRH)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Biographies, Book Reviews, Childrens Literature
McElmeel, Sharron L. – Book Report, 1997
Profiles Gloria Skurzynski, author of more than two dozen books for children and young adults. Outlines her career and discusses some of her books: novels, mysteries, science fiction, and nonfiction. Provides an annotated bibliography of seven of her books and suggests class activities in survival, research, language arts, interviewing, science,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Annotated Bibliographies, Authors, Books
Fireside, Bryna J. – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
Shows how writers and publishers of young adult books are beginning to respond to the issues of nuclear war and the arms race. (EL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Content Analysis, Fiction, Futures (of Society)
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Dorney, Jacqueline M. – Journal of Reading, 1987
Annotates booklists of literature for young adults that were selected on the basis of their quality and interest. Topics include: (1) contemporary nonfiction; (2) fantasy, science fiction, and the supernatural; (3) titles for reluctant readers; (4) death and war; (5) love and teen sexuality; (6) science; (7) American and world culture; (8) Black…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Athletics, Bibliographies