Picture Books Plus

Picture Books Plus
By:"Sue McCleaf Nespeca","Joan B. Reeve"
Published on 2003 by American Library Association

The idea of literature extension--using hands-on projects from math, science, music, drama, and art to expand on literary works--is an increasingly popular teaching method (with national initiatives sprouting up from Vermont Center for the Book and the Minneapolis Children's Museum in partnerships with ALA's Office of Public Programs and ALSC). It's an innovative concept, though, and there are few resources that show children's librarians, teachers, and early childhood educators how to make these activities effective learning experiences, while promoting a love of books in young readers.

This Book was ranked 13 by Google Books for keyword picture books.

Claudette Colvin

Claudette Colvin
By:"Phillip Hoose"
Published on 2009-01-20 by Macmillan

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This Book was ranked 11 by Google Books for keyword middle graders.

The Important Books

The Important Books
By:"Joseph Stanton"
Published on 2005-01-01 by Scarecrow Press

The Important Books takes a look at some of the most significant and talked about authors, illustrators, and titles in the genre, including Maurice Sendak, Margaret Wise Brown, William Joyce, and Chris Van Allsburg. While focusing on those books that are distinguished by some degree of originality in both word and image, the author points out that the importance of picture books is not primarily pedagogical—they are not intended to serve as \

This Book was ranked 26 by Google Books for keyword picture books.

Understanding Children's Literature

Understanding Children's Literature
By:"Peter Hunt"
Published on 2006-05-17 by Routledge

Edited by Peter Hunt, a leading figure in the field, this book introduces the study of children’s literature, addressing theoretical questions as well as the most relevant critical approaches to the discipline. The fourteen chapters draw on insights from academic disciplines ranging from cultural and literary studies to education and psychology, and include an essay on what writers for children think about their craft. The result is a fascinating array of perspectives on key topics in children’s literature as well as an introduction to such diverse concerns as literacy, ideology, stylistics, feminism, history, culture and bibliotherapy. An extensive general bibliography is complemented by lists of further reading for each chapter and a glossary defines critical and technical terms, making the book accessible for those coming to the field or to a particular approach for the first time. In this second edition there are four entirely new chapters; contributors have revisited and revised or rewritten seven of the chapters to reflect new thinking, while the remaining three are classic essays, widely acknowledged to be definitive. Understanding Children’s Literature will not only be an invaluable guide for students of literature or education, but it will also inform and enrich the practice of teachers and librarians.

This Book was ranked 28 by Google Books for keyword children literature.

Keywords for Children's Literature

Keywords for Children's Literature
By:"Philip Nel","Lissa Paul"
Published on 2011 by NYU Press

This text presents 49 original essays on the essential terms and concepts of children's literature.

This Book was ranked 2 by Google Books for keyword children literature.

Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality

Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality
By:"LessWrong aka Eliezer Yudkowsky"
Published on 2010-02-28 by

Petunia Evans married a biochemist, and Harry Potter grew up in a house filled to the brim with books, reading science and science fiction. Then came the Hogwarts letter, introducing strange new opportunities to exploit. And new friends, like Hermione Granger, and Draco Malfoy, and Professor Quirrell. HP:MoR is now complete at 122 chapters and 2000 pages. This mirror contains both the the flowing text directly from fanfiction.net, and the book style PDF from the tex code at github.com/rjl20/hpmor If you have suggestions, or wish to report a problem regarding this version of HP:MoR, contact me at hpmor@isaacleonard.com and I will try to fix it.

This Book was ranked 14 by Google Books for keyword harry potter.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
By:"Jules Verne"
Published on 2010-10-08 by

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is a classic science fiction novel by French writer Jules Verne published in 1869. It tells the story of Captain Nemo and his submarine Nautilus as seen from the perspective of Professor Pierre Aronnax.The story opens in the year 1866. Everyone in Europe and America is talking about a mysterious creature that has been sinking ships. Finally, the United States government decides to intervene and commissions the Abraham Lincoln to capture and identify the creature. On board the ship are Pierre Aronnax, a renowned scientist along with his manservant, Conseil, and Ned Land the king of harpooners. The Abraham Lincoln is attacked by the creature. Aronnax, Conseil and Land go overboard. The three men find themselves on top of the mysterious creature, which is actually a submarine vessel. They are taken on board and placed in a cell. The men meet Captain Nemo, the commander of the vessel, known as the Nautilus. He tells them they can stay on board the ship and enjoy freedom as long as they return to the cell if asked. They are never to leave the vessel again. Ned Land says he will not promise that he will not try to escape. Captain Nemo treats the men, especially Aronnax, very well. They are clothed and fed and may wander around the vessel at their leisure. Aronnax is thrilled by Nemo's vast library. The men spend their time observing sea life through observation windows. Aronnax studies and writes about everything he sees.Thus begins the adventures to be found in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea! A classic for the ages!

This Book was ranked 40 by Google Books for keyword classic adventures.

Lightning Comics Vol. 1 #6

Lightning Comics Vol. 1 #6
By:"Kari Therrian","Ace Magazines"
Published on 2015-04-23 by

LIGHTNING COMICS V.1 #61941DR. NemisisFlash LightningHap Hazardand more.....World War Two was raging in Europe, and it wouldn't be long before the United States faced a two-front war. Comics were in their infancy, but the Golden Age was hitting its stride. Now you can enjoy again (or for the first time)the colorful characters and exciting stories of that era with this great golden age reprint.The comic reprints from Golden Age Reprints and UP History and Hobby are reproduced from actual classic comics, and sometimes reflect the imperfection of books that are decades old. These books are constantly updated with the best version available - if you are EVER unhappy with the experience or quality of a book, return the book to us to exchange for another title or the upgrade as new files become available. SH1296720143868

This Book was ranked 18 by Google Books for keyword classic adventures.

A Man Called Ove

A Man Called Ove
By:"Fredrik Backman"
Published on 2014-07-15 by Simon and Schuster

Read the New York Times bestseller that has taken the world by storm! Meet Ove. He’s a curmudgeon—the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People call him “the bitter neighbor from hell.” But must Ove be bitter just because he doesn’t walk around with a smile plastered to his face all the time? Behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. So when one November morning a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters move in next door and accidentally flatten Ove’s mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul. All of which will change one cranky old man and a local residents’ association to their very foundations. A feel-good story in the spirit of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, Fredrik Backman’s novel about the angry old man next door is a thoughtful exploration of the profound impact one life has on countless others. “If there was an award for ‘Most Charming Book of the Year,’ this first novel by a Swedish blogger-turned-overnight-sensation would win hands down” (Booklist, starred review).

This Book was ranked 20 by Google Books for keyword children books.

Children of the Book

Children of the Book
By:"Madeleine Sweeny Miller"
Published on 1935 by

This Book was ranked 37 by Google Books for keyword drama for children.