| Edition |
4th ed. |
| Description |
xvi, 300 p., [12] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) |
| Note |
Authors' names appear in reverse order on previous edition. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
Why read? -- What is a good book? -- How to recognize a well-written book -- How to recognize a well-illustrated book -- Children's books : history and trends -- Organizing children's literature by genre -- Picture books -- Poetry -- Traditional fantasy -- Modern fantasy -- Contemporary realistic fiction -- Historical fiction -- Biography -- Informational books -- Multicultural and international books -- Controversial books -- Motivating students to read -- Teaching with children's books. |
| System Details |
System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Windows XP or Macintosh 10.3.9. |
| Summary |
Provides an overview of children's books and a framework for the study of children's literature organized by genre with suggestions for selection and use in the classroom. |
| Subject |
Children's literature -- Study and teaching.
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Children's literature -- History and criticism.
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Children -- Books and reading.
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| Added Author |
Jacobs, James S., 1945-
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| ISBN |
9780131734906 |
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0131734903 |
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