A brief description of the activities of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in the area of science for children, followed by a discussion of the criteria used in reviewing children's books in "Science Books." (LS)

Recommendatory bibliography gives considerable assistance to education in Russia. The term "recommendatory" was introduced before the Revolution by the well-known bibliographer, N.A. Rubakin. The term has been preserved but the volume and contents of its concept have changed and become more complicated. During the first years of Soviet…

Describes a study which compiled criteria for good books for early childhood from the writings of twelve selected authorities in the field of children's literature and an additional study of a group of educators' opinions of these criteria. (JM)

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)

Discusses the use of racial stereotyping in children's books and describes one evaluative process that increases awareness of such stereotyping. Three bibliographies listing children's books about black people and culture are listed. (TO)

Author feels that, in the period between the child beginning to master the skill of reading and his becoming a confident, independent reader, it is important for the teacher to help in the selection of books for him. (Author/JB)

In building the young adult book collection, the emphasis should be for quality of text and format as well as appeal, level of difficulty, and developmental and curricular uses. (NH)

a rehash of the "Great Debate" between Jeanne Chall and the proponents of basal readers for teaching beginner's reading. (NH)

Using the Stratmeyer Syndicate's practices as an example, criticizes methods employed in writing series" children's books. (RD)

A critical compendium review of 12 currently available translations/editions of Beowulf." (SW)

Highlights seven current adult books of interest to high school readers. (AEA)

Highlights eight current adult books of interest to high school readers. (AEA)

Presents brief annotations of 30 trade books published in 1993 selected by United States teenagers as their favorite new books. (SR)

Offers annotations of 26 illustrated books and chapter books for children and adolescents that the writers of this column consider too good to miss. (SR)

Offers brief annotations of 45 children's books inspired by children's curiosity. Presents the books in six categories: question and answer books, whodunit mysteries, mysteries of history, mysteries of nature, myths and legends, and mysteries of life. (SR)