Comic Book Culture
By:"Ron Goulart"
Published on 2000 by Collectors Press, Inc.
Provides a concise history of the comic book business from its shaky beginnings in the early 1930s to its multimillion-dollar success during World War II, and includes cover illustrations from the middle 1930s to the late 1940s.
This Book was ranked 29 by Google Books for keyword comics books.
Broken Wand (Or, How J.K. Rowling Killed Harry Potter)
By:"Timothy A. Wolf"
Published on 2011-02 by Strategic Book Publishing
Broken Wand: Or How J.K. Rowling Killed Harry Potter is a detailed critique by Timothy A. Wolf of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the last book in Rowling's acclaimed series, and how he believes she disregarded everything she wrote in her previous novels. For Harry Potter fans, Broken Wand is must-have reading! Using the actual texts, the author finds issues with Rowling's continuity. Like the Trace Charm that would have made it impossible for the teenage Voldemort to get away with killing his Muggle relatives. Or the idea of Harry carrying a piece of Voldemort's soul inside him from the start, when the Dark Lord couldn't even touch him for the first four books. Or \
This Book was ranked 12 by Google Books for keyword harry potter.
The Revolt of the Birds. A Song-drama for Children in Two Acts
By:"George Edward YOUNG"
Published on 1913 by
This Book was ranked 36 by Google Books for keyword drama for children.
HarperCollins Treasury of Picture Book Classics
By:"Various"
Published on 2002-10-15 by Harper Collins
From early, beloved classics such as Goodnight Moon and Harold and the Purple Crayon to such recent treasures as If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Pete's a Pizza, this collection assembles twelve of the greatest picture books ever published. Parents can share the joy of introducing young children to many timeless favorites that have already enchanted millions of readers. This volume offers a wonder-filled opportunity for preschoolers and families to own and share \
This Book was ranked 18 by Google Books for keyword picture books.
Do Hard Things
By:"Alex Harris","Brett Harris"
Published on 2008-04-15 by Multnomah
Most people don't expect you to understand what we're going to tell you in this book. And even if you understand, they don't expect you to care. And even if you care, they don't expect you to do anything about it. And even if you do something about it, they don't expect it to last. We do. – Alex and Brett A generation stands on the brink of a \
This Book was ranked 37 by Google Books for keyword books for teens.
Emergent Literacy
By:"Bettina Kümmerling-Meibauer"
Published on 2011 by John Benjamins Publishing
This edited volume constitutes the first serious, sustained examination of the study of children s books for children aged from 0 to 3 with contributions by scholars working in different domains and attempting to assess the recognition of the role and influence of children s literature on the cognitive, linguistic, psychological and aesthetic development of young children. This collection achieves a balance between theoretical, empirical, historical and cross-cultural approaches by examining the broad range of children s books for children under three years of age, ranging from early-concept books through wimmelbooks and ABC books for small children to picture books that support the young child s acquisition of behavioral norms. Most importantly, the chapters proffer new insights into the strong relationship between children s books for young children and emergent literacy, drawing on current research in children s literature research, visual literacy, cognitive psychology, language acquisition, picture theory and pedagogy.\
This Book was ranked 30 by Google Books for keyword children books.
Psychoanalytic Responses to Children's Literature
By:"Lucy Rollin","Mark I. West"
Published on 1999-01-01 by McFarland
With the growing emphasis on theory in literary studies, psychoanalytic criticism has taken its place alongside other forms as an important contribution to literary interpretation. Despite its tendency to make readers uncomfortable, it offers insights into human nature, and hence is appropriate in examining a genre such as children's literature. Sixteen chapters in this work explore the psychological subtexts of a number of important children's books, including Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio, Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach, Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows, Louise Fitzhugh's Harriet the Spy, Mark Twain's The Prince and the Pauper, and E.B. White's Charlotte's Web. While most of the analyses deal primarily with the psychological development of characters, some focus on the lives of authors and illustrators, such as Beatrix Potter and Jessie Willcox Smith. Other chapters analyze the various responses that readers have to children's books. Understandable and interesting for both scholars and general readers, this work draws on the ideas of such psychoanalytic theorists as Sigmund Freud, Alice Miller, D.W. Winnicott and Jacques Lacan.
This Book was ranked 9 by Google Books for keyword children literature.
Honey for a Teen's Heart
By:"Gladys M. Hunt","Barbara Hampton"
Published on 2002 by Zondervan
Describes how reading and good books can help a parent and teenager communicate and includes reviews of more than four hundred of the best books for teens.
This Book was ranked 21 by Google Books for keyword books for teens.
Stoner
By:"John Williams"
Published on 2010-05-05 by New York Review of Books
William Stoner is born at the end of the nineteenth century into a dirt-poor Missouri farming family. Sent to the state university to study agronomy, he instead falls in love with English literature and embraces a scholar’s life, so different from the hardscrabble existence he has known. And yet as the years pass, Stoner encounters a succession of disappointments: marriage into a “proper” family estranges him from his parents; his career is stymied; his wife and daughter turn coldly away from him; a transforming experience of new love ends under threat of scandal. Driven ever deeper within himself, Stoner rediscovers the stoic silence of his forebears and confronts an essential solitude. John Williams’s luminous and deeply moving novel is a work of quiet perfection. William Stoner emerges from it not only as an archetypal American, but as an unlikely existential hero, standing, like a figure in a painting by Edward Hopper, in stark relief against an unforgiving world.
This Book was ranked 7 by Google Books for keyword children books.
Aspects and Issues in the History of Children's Literature
By:"Maria Nikolajeva"
Published on 1995-01-01 by Greenwood Publishing Group
Scholars from 10 countries address children's literature as a literary art form and provide an international perspective on its history and evolution.
This Book was ranked 12 by Google Books for keyword children literature.
Children's Literature as Communication
By:"Roger D. Sell"
Published on 2002-01-01 by John Benjamins Publishing
In this book, members of the ChiLPA Project explore the children's literature of several different cultures, ranging from ancient India, nineteenth century Russia, and the Soviet Union, to twentieth century Britain, America, Australia, Sweden, and Finland. The research covers not only the form and content of books for children, but also their potential social functions, especially within education. These two perspectives are brought together within a theory of children's literature as one among other forms of communication, an approach that sees the role of literary scholars, critics and teachers as one of mediation. Part I deals with the way children's writers and picturebook-makers draw on a culture's available resources of orality, literacy, intertextuality, and image. Part II examines their negotiation of major issues such as the child adult distinction, gender, politics, and the Holocaust. Part III discusses children's books as used within language education programmes, with particular attention to young readers' pragmatic processing of differences between the context of writing and their own context of reading.
This Book was ranked 13 by Google Books for keyword children literature.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
By:"Laura Joffe Numeroff"
Published on 2002-12-02 by HarperCollins Children's Books
From the #1 New York Times bestselling team Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond, this is a gift edition of the award-winning book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, one of the most beloved children's books of all time. This special edition comes with bonus stickers, gift tags, and a fun game This book is a great first introduction to Mouse, the star of the If You Give series and a perennial favorite among children. And with its spare, rhythmic text and circular tale, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie is perfect for beginning readers and story time If a hungry little mouse shows up on your doorstep, you might want to give him a cookie. And if you give him a cookie, he'll ask for a glass of milk. He'll want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn't have a milk mustache, and then he'll ask for a pair of scissors to give himself a trim... Supports the Common Core State Standards.
This Book was ranked 2 by Google Books for keyword children books.
Kyrgyzstan
By:"Laurence Mitchell"
Published on 2008 by Bradt Travel Guides
Following the break-up of the USSR, Kyrgyzstan soon earned a reputation as the most hospitable and least repressive of the newly emerged central Asian republics. Unlike some of its neighbours, it has actively encouraged foreign tourism and has pursued a policy of supporting community projects with an emphasis on adventure tourism. The Bradt guide details all the services and experiences the country offers including trekking, mountaineering, horseriding and wildlife-watching. Historical sites, cultural activities and background on the Kyrgystan people are all covered by this definitive guide.
This Book was ranked 7 by Google Books for keyword travel books.
A Sense of Place
By:"Daniel A. Kriesberg"
Published on 1999 by Libraries Unlimited
Describes children's books on nature and our relationship to the environment, and provides instructions for hands-on activities and projects, in areas such as life cycles, animals, climate, habitat, and protecting the environment.
This Book was ranked 32 by Google Books for keyword picture books.
Improving Literacy Instruction for Middle School Students Using the Daily Five
By:"Beth Ellen Weinrich"
Published on 2008 by ProQuest
This quantitative inquiry investigates whether the Daily Five literacy model could be implemented in a middle school literacy block and contributes to academic achievement as defined by district benchmarks. The Daily Five elementary instructional model was adapted for a middle school literacy block for this purpose, and its implementation was tested on two groups of students: one group of advanced placement sixth graders, and one group of general education sixth graders. Data collection included several forms of reading comprehension and vocabulary development measurements. Positive results involved academic achievement as defined by benchmark standards for the majority of students. Negative results centered around The Daily Five being usurped by instructional mandates to prepare for state testing.
This Book was ranked 28 by Google Books for keyword middle graders.
Andy Comics Books No 20 1948 Series
By:
Published on by Tri Fold Media Group
This Book was ranked 38 by Google Books for keyword comics books.
Marijuana
By:"Barry Leonard"
Published on 2007-10-01 by DIANE Publishing
Contents: What is marijuana? How is it used? How long does it stay in the user's body? How many teens smoke marijuana? Why do young people use it? What happens if you smoke it? What are the short-term effects of marijuana use? Does marijuana affect school, sports, or other activities? What are the long-term effects of marijuana use? Does marijuana lead to the use of other drugs? How can you tell if someone has been using marijuana? Is marijuana sometimes used as a medicine? How does marijuana affect driving? If a woman is pregnant & smokes marijuana, will it hurt the baby? What does marijuana do to the brain? Can people become addicted to marijuana? What if a person wants to quit using the drug? Illustrations.
This Book was ranked 13 by Google Books for keyword books for teens.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Denmark
By:"DK Publishing"
Published on 2010-05-31 by Penguin
DK Eyewitness Denmark will lead you straight to the best attractions this diverse and beautiful country has on offer. The guide explores Denmark area by area from the vibrancy of Copenhagen to the unspoilt Faroe Islands. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs, from visiting the famous Little Mermaid statue to the family-friendly resorts of Lalandia and Marielyst, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, restaurants, shops and nightlife area by area for all budgets. Experience the tastes of Denmark with advice on classic dishes and beers and rely on pratical information in the fully-updated survival section. With up-to-date information on getting around by car, foot, train and boat and all the sights, beaches and festivals listed town by town, DK Eyewitness Denmark is indispensable. Don’t miss a thing on your holiday with DK Eyewitness Denmark.
This Book was ranked 26 by Google Books for keyword travel books.
Children's Literature of the Harlem Renaissance
By:"Katharine Capshaw Smith"
Published on 2006 by Indiana University Press
An essential work demonstrating the importance of children's literature to the writers of the Harlem Renaissance
This Book was ranked 40 by Google Books for keyword children literature.
Enjoy Your Cells
By:"Frances R. Balkwill","Mic Rolph"
Published on 2001-10-01 by CSHL Press
Describes different kinds of cells and the work that they do inside living things.
This Book was ranked 6 by Google Books for keyword children books.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
By:"J. K. Rowling"
Published on 2000 by Scholastic
The fourth title in the continuing saga includes Harry's latest adventure at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
This Book was ranked 23 by Google Books for keyword harry potter.
Top 20 Teens
By:"Tom Cody","Mary Cole","Michael Cole","Willow Sweeney"
Published on 2006-01 by Morgan James Publishing
A practical guide that helps teens develop the thinking, learning, and communication skills they need in order to become one of the top twenty.
This Book was ranked 28 by Google Books for keyword books for teens.
Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens
By:"Sheri Van Dijk"
Published on 2011-03-01 by New Harbinger Publications
Let's face it: life gives you plenty of reasons to get angry, sad, scared, and frustrated-and those feelings are okay. But sometimes it can feel like your emotions are taking over, spinning out of control with a mind of their own. To make matters worse, these overwhelming emotions might be interfering with school, causing trouble in your relationships, and preventing you from living a happier life. Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens is a workbook that can help. In this book, you'll find new ways of managing your feelings so that you'll be ready to handle anything life sends your way. Based in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a type of therapy designed to help people who have a hard time handling their intense emotions, this workbook helps you learn the skills you need to ride the ups and downs of life with grace and confidence. This book offers easy techniques to help you: •Stay calm and mindful in difficult situations •Effectively manage out-of-control emotions •Reduce the pain of intense emotions •Get along with family and friends
This Book was ranked 7 by Google Books for keyword books for teens.
Harry Potter
By:"S. Gunelius"
Published on 2008-06-03 by Springer
The Harry Potter books are the bestselling books of all time. In this fascinating study, Susan Gunelius analyzes every aspect of the brand phenomenon that is Harry Potter. Delving into price wars, box office revenue, and brand values, amongst other things, this is the story of the most incredible brand success there has ever been.
This Book was ranked 37 by Google Books for keyword harry potter.
A Parent's Guide to Harry Potter
By:"Gina Burkart"
Published on 2009-08-20 by InterVarsity Press
Harry Potter has captivated the imagination of millions of children. And Harry Potter has caused controversy in churches and schools. What's a parent to do with the magical, mystical world of Harry and his friends? Gina Burkart chose to read the books with her own children. As they read together, she discovered many parallels between Christian faith and the themes of these books. Indeed, the escapades of Harry Potter sparked significant conversation between Burkart and her kids. In this helpful, entertaining guide, Burkart shows how Harry Potter fits into the tradition of fairy tale writing and how this type of literature aids in building a moral framework. She highlights specific situations and emotions from Harry's world that children face in their own life, such as fear, anger, bullies, diversity and the choice of good over evil. Instead of magic words or easy answers, Burkart offers solid, practical advice for helping parents and children navigate Harry Potter's world--and our own--together.
This Book was ranked 11 by Google Books for keyword harry potter.
