by:
Ammon, Bette D.
Sherman, Gale W.

Publisher:
Libraries Unlimited
Published:September 15, 1996
ISBN:1563083906
Format:Paperback
Pages:210

Description: From School Library Journal
Picture books are often overlooked for use with older students because some teachers feel they will not interest or benefit them. Many picture books, however, provide interesting, accurate, and creatively presented information that can supplement or inspire research activities for levels reaching into high school. This comprehensive source provides not only an annotated guide to 645 picture books but extensive ideas for further utilizing the books in areas such as writing, drama, and math. Clearly organized and well researched, it lists titles alphabetically by author, with symbols providing usage information, such as "further reading" or "read aloud." Most of the books listed are not story books, but nonfiction books that rely heavily on illustration. A few older titles are included, but the majority were published in the late 1980s or early 1990s. Although some of the ideas are nothing new?"Write what happens after the story ends," for instance?there are enough truly innovative ideas, coupled with extensive information, to make this an indispensable resource for
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description:
This guide provides a single-source, comprehensive listing of a fascinating and helpful group of books-picture books for older readers. A multitude of ideas about how to use them in the classroom supplements this list of carefully selected quality fiction and nonfiction books that focuses on universal themes, appeals to all ages, addresses important issues, and is accessible to multiple learning styles.