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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1321178
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Aug
Pages: 27
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Elementary School Library Collections: A Content Analysis of Science Trade Books
Watson, Sandra W.; Baker, Sheila F.
Reading Horizons, v60 n2 Article 5 p78-103 Aug 2021
In this study, science trade books from the libraries of 10 elementary schools across the United States were evaluated using a science trade book evaluation rubric for their overall quality pertaining to science content, literacy, and critical literacy criteria. Findings indicate that 62% of the books met the overall science content criterion, 99% met the overall literacy criterion, and 41% met the overall critical literacy criterion. The majority of science trade books in each school were life science books, and the majority of books across all schools were 18-23 years old, with many being much older. Implications and recommendations are provided.
Descriptors: Elementary Schools, School Libraries, Library Materials, Content Analysis, Science Education, Books, Reading Material Selection, Scientific Literacy, Critical Literacy, Accuracy, Readability, Scientific Concepts, Scientific Principles, Relevance (Education), Gender Bias, Racial Bias, Scientists, Illustrations, Textbook Content
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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