PSLA
TITLES FOR 2005 REFERENCE/PROFESSIONAL
100 Most Popular Genre Fiction
Authors: Biographical Sketches and
Bibliographies. Drew,
Barnard, Ed. Westport,
This one volume reference
will fill that gap for literacy criticism material on authors not always
considered “literary.” Nonetheless,
students barrage librarians with questions about information that they can cite
on their favorite authors. The editor
names this genre “popular” because of the huge appeal that these authors have
to a wide range of readers. Included are
Dan Brown, James Patterson, Sue Grafton, Mary Higgins Clark and Jackie Collins,
to name a few. Included is information
“about the author and the author’s writing,” “works by the author,” and also
“for further information,” which will also help students in their research. A handy tool for high school author
research. Popular Authors, Biography, Literary Criticism. Susan Mowery
100 Most Popular Genre Fiction
Authors: Biographical Sketches and
Bibliographies. Drew,
Barnard, Ed. Westport,
A great compilation detailing
“top” 100 fiction authors, their titles, the writing process and biographical
information. Works by the Author include
by genre(s) the titles and the year of publication. The authors included “tend to be prolific”
and “work to fill the voracious reading desires of their fans.” A complete Author/Title Index and Genre Index
are included. Teachers, librarians, and
students will find this easy to use and often browsed in the reference section. B.J.
Neary
The Big 6 Collection: The Best of the
Big6 eNewsletter Volume II. Ed. by Michael B. Eisenberg and Laura I.
Robinson.
This compilation includes the
best of the Big 6 eNewsletter from
the past three years. All levels, K-12, will find helpful information to
integrate the Big 6 into their
teaching. Part I details each step with tips and examples. In part II, lessons
and reproducible organizers are arranged by grade level. A new model, the
Super3, is included for grades K-2. Other articles cover technology resources
and integration, and both state and content standards integration. An index is
included. Michelle
Stone
Bigelow, Barbara C.
UXL Encyclopedia of Drugs &
Addictive Substances.
1-4144-0445-X. 5 vol.
902p. $275.00. Gr. 7-12.
The UXL Encyclopedia of Drugs & Addictive Substances is a
five-volume encyclopedia that provides the history, usage trends, and the
effects of fifty-two drugs and will give much needed and useful information for
middle and high school students. This
authoritative resource is meticulously researched, is very readable and is
based on the most current government and university studies on the use and
abuse of drugs and other addictive substances.
A range of topics is covered from natural sources of drugs to
prescription drugs to the rave culture.
Presented in alphabetical order, each drug has an entry that includes an
overview, what kind of drug it is, what it is made of, how it is taken, are
there any medical reasons for taking this substance?, usage trends, effects on
the body, reactions with other drugs or substances, treatment options,
consequences, the law and more information. Each entry also includes the
official drug name, a list of street or alternative drug names for the drug,
and the drug’s classification according to the
Biography Today General Series 2005
Annual Cumulation.
Gr.
4-12.
This hardbound volume is a
cumulation of the three softbound issues released in 2005. It includes
biographies of 30 people, well known to young readers, from a variety of careers. Each entry
includes the subject’s biography from birth to the present, b & w photos,
many facts of interest to students, and further reading. The index cross-references all entries
published in Biography Today since
1992. Additional subject series
published each year include Authors,
Business Leaders, Performing Artists, Scientists and Inventers, and Sports. Michelle
Stone
Bowman, J.H. Essential
Dewey.
This brief book, well and
often wittily written, serves as a companion to, but not a substitute for, DDC,
22nd ed. It provides a good review of the history, goals, basic
principles, and problems of DDC, supplemented with references to DDC 22, illustrations,
challenging exercises, and brief explanations for the exercise answers.
Included are treatments of simple and compound subjects, number building,
preference order, exceptions and options, a bibliography, index, and a reminder
never to classify on the basis of title alone or without subject analysis (more
reasons not to use the CIP). Highly qualified to write on the subject, Bowman
is the Program Director for Library and Information Science at the
Bromann, Jennifer.
More Booktalking That Works.
Adult. Professional.
An
expansion of Bromann’s previous title, Booktalking
That Works, This practical and straightforward book has two sections. The first is arranged in a
question-and-answer format covering various aspects of booktalking. The second includes 200 booktalks. A comprehensive index by genre, subject and a
title rounds out this useful volume. Great for new librarians, but even the
seasoned pro can find some good ideas here. Pat
Naismith
Congressional Quarterly. The
Gr. 9 -12.
Presents an overview of the
This
book was primarily written for high school teachers preparing students to face
the rigors of college. The book focuses
on curriculum design less through the eyes of a student and more for teachers
developing high school curriculum to meet content challenges in college. Steps faculty can take in the area of
designing high schools for intellectual coherence and increasing college
success is the premise. This book
discusses academic needs of high school students transitioning to the college
campus and what high schools can do to help them meet the academic college
level standards. College Preparation. Jann
Maclean, Senior Seminar Teacher,
Conley, David T. College
Knowledge: What it Really Takes for Students to Succeed and What We Can Do to
Get Them
Ready.
Conley, a professor at the
The Continuum Encyclopedia of Young
Adult Literature.
$150.00.
Gr. 7-Adult.
This is a good reference book
for information on young adult authors, titles, book awards, topical articles,
and much more. Articles are arranged alphabetically including the topical
articles, and there is a good index and an especially good listing of book
awards that include young adult titles. Articles are well written, and there is
also a list of contributors and their credentials. This would be especially
useful for students doing author reports or reports on genres or various
literary topics.
Nancy
Chrismer
Cyclopedia of Young Adult Authors.
$225.00. Gr. 6+.
This colorful set contains biographies
of over 250 authors (Joan Abelove to Paul Zindel) that write for or are of
interest to young adults. Not all
entries are modern writers. Charlotte and Emily Bronte, Arthur Conan Doyle and
Jack London are also included. This set began as part of the database
Novelist. It is easily accessible. The
signed articles contain the basic biographical data; an official web site, if
available; a list of the principal works of YA fiction. There is further
discussion of the author’s work in relation to his/her life. This is a lively work. Interesting concepts and terms are explained
in sidebars which are linked by a color coded text and arrow that leads the
reader to a certain page. For example in
the article on Ester Forbes the term, “apprentice” is explained in a colorful
sidebar that has a picture of Donald Trump.
Also listed are the awards that the author had received. Students will relate to this! There is comprehensive index and list of
photo credits in each volume. Volume 1
has an overview and directions for use.
Volume 3 has an Awards List. Jeannie
Bellavance
Derks, Scott
and Tony Smith. The Value of a Dollar: Colonial Era to the Civil War, 1600-1865.
A companion to the Value of a Dollar, 1860-2004, this large
Reference book contains historic pricing information from an older time
period. Students will find it useful
when researching such information as how much a slave cost in pre-Civil War
Dictionary
of Modern American Philosophers.
John R. Shook, Ed.
1843710374. 4 volumes.
$1,980.00. Gr. 9+.
Contains
biographical entries for 1082 post-Civil War philosophers, and includes women,
minority writers, and writers in related disciplines overlooked in other
sources. Entries vary in length, with
the notability of the author. Each entry
offers: a short biography, an analysis of ideas, works, and issues, a
bibliography, and suggestions for further reading. Unfortunately its cost will
make this important set a possibility for only the largest libraries where
economics is heavily studied. Joyce
Valenza
Dictionary
of Twentieth-Century British Philosophers.
Stuart Brown. , Ed.
2005. 184371096X.
2 volumes. $790.00. Gr. 9+.
The
fourth in a series of Dictionaries of
British Philosophers, the nearly 500 entries vary in length from a few
hundred to several thousand words, depending on the importance of the subjects. As
with the companion set above, each
entry offers: a short biography, an analysis of ideas, works, and issues, a
bibliography, and suggestions for further reading. Unfortunately the cost will likely make this
important set a possibility for only the largest libraries where economics is
heavily studied. Joyce
Valenza
Doll, Carol A. Collaboration and the School Library Media
Specialist.
0-8108-5117-2. 119p.
$26.95. Professional.
Information literacy,
Collaboration, Big6, Eight Ws, Follett, I-Search, Kuhlthau, Power Searching….
All terms today’s library medial specialist must embrace, understand, and
incorporate into one’s professional life.
For librarians assuming the role of leadership within their curriculum,
this “how-to” is a must. Excellent
examples, comprehensive research, and examples of research models are
included. Highly recommended for all
library media specialists, especially those educating faculty and staff! Mary Buxton
Drugs and Society.
The focus here is drugs of
abuse, whether legal or illegal. This
engaging, 3-volume reference set contains 250 articles designed to meet the
needs of high school students. Thematic
content is organized within the A-Z volumes by color-coding in three
categories: substances, substance abuse, and society. Articles cover such topics as: binge
drinking, ecstasy, movies, women and drugs, and international drug trade. Well indexed, with an extensive illustrated
glossary. Filled with photos and diagrams,
this is bound to be popular for high school research. A solid purchase! Joyce
Valenza
Encyclopedia of African American Society. Jaynes, Gerald D., Ed.
2 vols. $295.00.
Gr. 9-Adult.
Over 700 articles in this two-volume
encyclopedia provide valuable information about African American society. To my knowledge, this is the only current
encyclopedia of its kind focusing on topics unique to this important American
ethnic group. Topics cover traditions,
history, regions, religions, people, entertainment, culture, politics, events,
and all other aspects related to African Americans from the time they arrived
in
Encyclopedia of Earth and Physical
Sciences. Second
Edition.
0-7614-7583-4. 13 volumes.
$657.07. Gr. 7+.
In typically elegant Marshall
Cavendish format, this 2nd edition covers major earth and physical
science topics. The first page of each
of the 500 entries contains a definition and ideas for making “CONNECTIONS”
within other articles. Articles of more
than one page offer
Encyclopedia of Family Health. Third edition.
0-7614-7486-2. $499.95.
Gr. 7+.
This third edition follows
the familiar format of the earlier highly illustrated and inviting slim
volumes, with content arranged alphabetically.
Volume 18 contains suggestions for further reading, websites, and
organizations that might provide additional knowledge. A solid purchase, containing articles, useful
across the curriculum. Joyce Valenza
Encyclopedia of Family Health. Third edition.
0-7614-7486-2. $499.95.
Gr. 7+.
A comprehensive encyclopedia
with 911 health related entries, arranged alphabetically. Each entry includes a
thematic color-coded box with frequently asked questions and answers, photos,
and/or diagrams. The color coded themes are ‘Human Body’, Diseases And Other
Disorders’, ‘Treatments and Cures’, ‘Prevention and Diagnosis of Disease’, and
‘Human Behavior’. Volume 18 includes
first aid, a glossary, additional resources, health organizations, a thematic
index, and a set index. Michelle Stone
Encyclopedia of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. Ed. By Buenker, John D. and Joseph
Buenker.
M. E. Sharpe, Inc., 2005. 0-7656-8051-3. $269.
3 vols. Gr. 9-12+.
Thematic essays
alphabetically arranged about people, places, events, social issues, politics,
acts, treaties, court decisions, immigration, the economy, labor, daily life,
recreation, and all other important subjects related to the history of the
US History. Pat
Bender
The Encyclopedia of Politics: the Left and the Right.
1-4129-0409-9. 2 vols.
$295.00. Gr. 9 – Adult.
Finally here is an
encyclopedia for our high school students to consult when studying political
parties or elections. International and
historical in scope, the 450 alphabetically arranged entries describe
conservative and radical parties of the world, including the Bolsheviks,
populists, fascists, monarchists, socialists, separatists, republicans, and
insurgents from all countries and continents. Volume 1 covers the Left, and
Volume 2, the Right. Entries are signed
by professors or scholars, and there is a timeline of politics, and a general
index in the second volume. Named a New
York Public Library “Best of Reference
2006,” this Reference set fills a void in the school library’s Political Science section. Political Parties.
Pat Bender
Encyclopedia of War & American
Society. Karsten, Peter, Ed.
0-7619-3097-3. 3 vol.
$395.00. Gr. 9-Adult.
The relationship to and the
effect of war on society is well documented in this 3-volume set. Excerpts from letters, diaries, official
documents, and works of literature punctuate the descriptive text. Our AP U.S. history teacher was especially
impressed with the section on terrorism.
She felt that it gave information that she had not found in other
encyclopedic resources for high school students. Pat
Naismith
Explorers and Exploration.
This visually appealing
series is a departure from most reference series on explorers. While many
explorer series provide detailed, factual biographical information, this series
includes thematic entries as well as the expected biographical profiles. The
thematic entries are linked to exploration and are discussed within the context
of the historic period. For example, the
entry on tides and currents first provides a scientific overview but then moves
on to describe how tides and currents were essential for exploration.
Exploration is not confined to discovering new lands but includes underground
and underwater exploration to space exploration. The colored tabs on each entry alerts the
reader to the time period. Large, sharp color photos, diagrams, maps and
illustrations accompany each entry, with many entries including more than one.
The articles are detailed and are several pages long. The majority of the
explorers discussed are European but there is a representative inclusion from
other cultures and individual biographies of women explorers. The index is
useful and is divided into an index for maps, biographies, science and
technology and a comprehensive index. Each volume has its own index.
Recommended for public and middle and high school libraries. Social Studies. Rosanne
Zajko
Exploring the Middle Ages.
These 11 volumes contain 253 attractively
illustrated articles covering all aspects of life during the 1000-year period
from 500 to 1500 CE. known as the middle ages.
Articles fall into the following categories: biographies; dynasties;
civilizations and peoples; places; art, culture, history, law and literature;
philosophy and religion; science and technology; and cross-cultural
articles. All articles have at least one
box or panel display and are color-coded by geographic region. Many entries include
chronologies and detail maps. Volume 11
contains a time line, comprehensive glossary, resources for further study,
Internet resources, an index of maps, thematic and comprehensive indexes. Though this set won’t have the depth needed
for higher level secondary research, it is an engaging and perfectly
appropriate source for the middle school history collection. Fun for browsing and school projects. Joyce
Valenza
CLIO,
Inc., 2005 (also an e-book). 1-85109-411-3. $270.00.
Gr. 9+.
France and the Americas is an interesting encyclopedia that looks at the
multi-faceted relationship that France has had with the Americas, both North
and South, since the time of discovery to today. Written by different experts, each entry
recounts the history of a famous person, event or concept that connects the
cultures and history in some unique way. From film directors like Truffaut to
political concepts, such as republicanism, the intersection of ideas is
fascinating. It is as good reference for
students studying both cultures and an excellent addition to a global studies
curriculum. Detailed table of contents
and index are included.
Gerstenfeld, Phyllis B. Criminal
Justice (3 vol. set).
The set provides an
introduction to the topic of criminal justice, followed by an alphabetical
listing of specific subjects, a glossary, overview of crime rates and
definitions, recent crime trends data, court rulings, famous American trials,
television programs, timeline, criminal justice sites on the web, a listing of
topics by category, as well as a variety of indexes. Each subject listing includes a brief
definition, a summary of the criminal justice issues involved, and a
description of the significance of the topic in the criminal justice
system. Each listing concludes with a
list of further reading and suggested related topics to examine. The text is sprinkled with b/w photos,
graphics with trends information, lists of important offenses, or a brief
summary of an important case. Erika
Thickman Miller
Goble, Paul. All
Our Relatives: Traditional Native
American Thoughts about Nature.
Full of
quotations, songs and short stories, this book shows how the Native Americans
feel about nature. There are 120
selections (all of which are documented), but they are not longer than half a
page. While full of facts, it is almost
too full of facts making it a great professional resource for a teacher teaching
a Native American unit rather than a resource tool for students. Nancy
Thomas,
Growing Up With Science. Third
edition.
$429.95. Gr. 6+.
This comprehensive
encyclopedia includes 500 articles, arranged alphabetically, on the following:
earth, space, and environmental sciences; life sciences and medicine;
mathematics; physics and chemistry; technology; and people. Each article begins
with a brief definition of the topic and includes “Did You Know” boxes with
interesting facts. Also included are color photos, diagrams, and cross
references to set entries. Volumes 1-16 each include a glossary and index.
Volume 17 includes a periodic table, weights and measures, further reading,
timelines, a set glossary, and index.
Michelle Stone
Habitats
of the World.
“The most important message
of Habitats of the World is that people can and do make a difference. Our
ability to create a sustainable planet is within our reach.” This attractive middle school set highlights,
in its A to Z arrangement, the habitats of the world, their diversity, their
interactions and interdependence, as well as our impact upon them. Color codes divide the articles into the
following categories: Land Habitats, Freshwater and Marine Habitats, Human
Habitats, Unique Habitats, General Topics, or Great Ecologists. The set
includes beautiful photographs, diagrams, maps, and fact boxes. The text is large and appropriately readable
for its audience. Each article contains
useful definitions and a glossary is included in each volume. Volume 11
includes a glossary; print, Internet, and museum resources; and six thematic
indexes: animals; biomes and habitats; environmental issues; places; plants,
algae and microorganisms. Nice purchase
for middle school science collections. Joyce
Valenza
Hanes, Richard C. and Sharon M. Hanes. Crime and Punishment in
Volumes 1-2, The Almanac, include
discussion of the history of crime from colonial to contemporary times, types
of crime, and the criminal justice system.
The Biographies volume includes 26 persons from all walks of life
who were important in the history of crime, corrections, and social reform. The
Primary Sources volume presents 18 excerpted documents covering history,
law and legislation, trials, newspaper coverage, and speeches. The text,
well-written but easy to read, is supplemented by a chronology, glossary,
numerous statistics, illustrations and portraits, bibliographical references at
the end of each chapter, and a thorough index. The set provides good coverage
on a wide variety of topics related to crime. Crime. Eleanor Howe
Hanes, Richard C. and Sharon M. Hanes. Shaping
of
Gale,
2005. 4 vols. (also available as an
e-book). 1-4144-0181-7 9 (set). $224.00.
Gr. 7+
This four-volume reference
set includes Biographies A-K vol. 1,
Biographies L-Z vol. 2, an Almanac and Primary
Sources. The set contains timelines,
glossaries, information of where to go next, websites, and an extensive
index. The entries are very readable and
most include black and white photographs or drawings. The information includes various aspects of
key figures lives, both personal and political. Also many African-American and
noted women who made significant contributions to early American life are also
highlighted. This is a good reference to
have for most reading levels as it is easy to comprehend and appealing.
Reference.
Hanks, Reuel R.
1-85109-656-6. 467p.
$55.00. Gr. 10+.
ABC-CLIO’s series of
handbooks provide perfect background and depth for high school students
involved in global research, or for simply better understanding today’s
news. For each country in this region,
the book offers a narrative section covering geography and history; economy;
institutions; and society and contemporary issues; and reference sections which
include chronologies; significant people, places, and events; language, food
and etiquette; organizations; and annotated bibliographies. In a growingly connected world, this series
should be in all high school collections.
Joyce
Valenza
Harada, Violet H. and Joan M. Yoshina. Assessing
Learning: Librarians and Teachers as Partners.
Libraries
Unlimited, 2005. $40.00. Professional.
Experienced
practitioners Harada and Yoshina clearly define the ways in which school
librarians CAN be part of the assessment process—both formatively and summatively. They address how we can improve practice by
assessing our own work. They present
assessment tools and describe effective use of a wide range of graphic
organizers. Using a “backward planning” approach, they describe assessments at
all levels and focus on the value of student portfolios. The last section aids
librarians in the critical task of communicating evidence of learning. Filled with practical examples, is a most
valuable tool for reexamining our programs and our impacts. Joyce
Valenza
Harada, Violet and Joan M. Yoshina. Assessing
Learning: Librarians and Teachers
Partners.
This handy book fills a gap
in the teacher-librarian collaborative relationship. When the student research is completed, and
information lessons taught, how does one evaluate student learning? Have they achieved the information literacy
goals that were set for them? Harada and
Yoshima’s book provides guidelines for critiquing, rubrics and many tools to
assess learning. Also of high importance is the chapter entitled,
“Communicating Evidence of Learning.” In
the era of tight budgets and accountability, the authors give many examples of
ways to chart student progress and to prove that money on research tools was
well spent. Librarianship.
Susan Mowery
Harlan, Mary Ann, David V. Loertscher and Sharron L.
McElmeel. Young Adult Literature and
Multimedia: a Quick Guide.
The expansion of teen
literature and multimedia over the Internet make it difficult to stay informed;
the authors have created a quick guide for preservice teachers and librarians
who need to get acquainted with teen literacy and learn more about teen
literature. Lists of important authors
and books, brief “spotlight” pieces that target major events or personalities
in pop culture, ideas for encouraging reading and topics for teacher
discussions make this a book worth having.
Candy Blessing
0-8389-0898-5. 161p. $34.96.
Professional.
School librarian Jacobson
pulls together research and tools to aid us all in understanding the “wireless
generation” and how they interact or do not interact with technology and with
libraries. Harris brings to the table a
rich understanding of ICTand of youth psyche.
This is a must read for anyone who works with connected young people,
especially those who want to work with and rise above the “fallout.” Joyce
Valenza
“What teens do to one another
online and the uses they make of technology for personal and social development
are issues that have not received the attention they deserve.” The author calls
on her years of experience as a high school librarian to offer ways to educate
students to protect themselves online and become responsible users of
communication technology, covering topics from domain name deception and hate
mongering to blogs. Candy Blessing
Henderson, Helene. Patriotic Holidays of the
Behind
The Major Holidays And Days Of Observance.
408p. $63.00.
Gr. 7+.
Every major and
minor political holiday observed in the
Hogan, Walter. Humor in Young Adult Literature. Scarecrow Press, 2005. 0-8108-5072-9. 223p.
$40.00.
Professional.
One in a series of books from
Scarecrow Press on various themes in young adult literature, this work explores
humor in young adult literature through eight essays that are organized by
topics that are issues in the development of teens. They include topics like family, friends,
bullying, love, self image, etc.
Includes an index and extensive bibliography. Humorous Young Adult
Literature. Susan Krenicky
Howes, Kelly King.
The Roaring Twenties:
Biographies.
Gr. 9-12.
One of the most colorful eras
in
The
Roaring Twenties: Almanac & Primary Sources.
The 1920’s as seen from the
political, business, technological and creative aspects. Subjects examined
include the flappers, crime, radio, advertising, women in the work force, the
Harlem Renaissance, and the Depression to name a few. The Primary Sources includes 11 chapters that
tell the 1920’s story in the words of the people who lived and shaped the
decade. Included are excerpts from
influential books, political speeches and reflections of those who lived
through the decade. Each chapter ends
with additional books and websites.
Additional sources are provided and an index is included.
B.J.
Neary
Hughes-Hassel, Sandra and Jacqueline C. Mancall. Collection Management for Youth: Responding to
the Needs of Learners.
The authors’ goal is
empowering school library media specialists to provide collaborative services,
developing and managing services that enable student learning and support
information literacy. Section 1
reinterprets the media specialist as change agent and leader. Part 2 lists
tools and strategies realigning basic collection elements for the
learner-centered collection. The final section provides reproducible copies,
making this a useful addition to your professional library.
Candy Blessing
The Internet: a Historical
Encyclopedia.
1-85109-659-0. (3 vol. set). $285.00
Each volume in this set
covers a different aspect of the Internet.
There is a chronology that begins with Internet Prehistory (1843 and Ada
Lovelace’s sketch of Charles Babbage’s Difference Engine) and highlights major
developments through 2004. Volume 2
contains forty-two biographical entries.
The last volume in the set includes a discussion of issues related to
the Internet that will be of value to anyone needing a brief background on a
number of essential topics, from Activism to Digital Libraries, and Information
Warfare to Wireless Internet. Each
volume includes photos, tables and graphs, a glossary, a list of resources, and
an index. Erika Thickman Miller
The Internet: a Historical Encyclopedia.
1-85109-659-0.
(3 vol. set). $285.00.
Each volume in
this set covers a different aspect of the Internet. The chronology volume
begins with Internet Prehistory (1843 and Ada Lovelace’s sketch of Charles
Babbage’s Difference Engine) and highlights major developments through
2004. Volume 2 contains forty-two biographical entries. The last
volume in the set includes a discussion of issues related to the Internet that
will be of value to anyone needing a brief background on a number of essential
topics, from Activism to Digital Libraries, and Information Warfare to Wireless
Internet. Each volume includes photos, tables and graphs, a glossary, a
list of resources, and an index.
Erika Thickman Miller
Knowles,
Elizabeth and Martha Smith. Boys and
Literacy: Practical Strategies for Librarians, Teachers and Parents.
After a brief
recap of research, the authors provide annotated booklists by genres most
likely to appeal to boys (adventure, fantasy, graphic novel, etc.) with
additional suggestions for further reading.
A separate author section provides lists of titles and contact information
for writers who are known to write back to students. Candy Blessing
Lathrop, Ann. Guiding Students from Cheating and Plagiarism to Honesty and Integrity.
Unlimited, 2005. 1-59158-275-X. 264p.
$35.00. Professional.
This
follow-up companion volume to Students
Cheating and Plagiarism in the Internet Age is equally ripe for dog-earing
by librarians and teachers. It reveals that cheating is not just for
students who struggle. Above average students are just as likely to cheat
in their quest for scholarships and top tier admissions. The book
includes the results of a four-question, open-ended survey of 600 students,
grades 7 through 12. Any school struggling to improve its culture of
honesty will want a copy. We
The Lincoln Library of Greek & Roman
Mythology. Ed. by Timothy and Susan Gall.
Press,
2006. 5 volumes.
0-912168-21-8. $199. Gr. 4-12.
This encyclopedia is a very
thorough and user friendly A-Z listing of over 500 gods, goddesses, heroes,
places and other important mythology references. Each Greek and Roman
god/goddess has his/her own entry, despite similarities. Each of these entries
begins with a pronunciation guide, gender, culture and the god or goddess’s
attributes. Greek entries include the god/goddess name written in Greek. Each ends with a listing of the subject’s
family and further reading. Cross curricular links are included where
appropriate. Six myths include short plays designed for classroom use.
Illustrations include works of art, reproducible drawings, and photos. Volume 5
includes a ‘Table of Associations’ which lists the gods, goddesses and heroes
by attribute, a ‘Table of Word Origins’, and a ‘Subject Index’. Michelle Stone
Gr. 4-8. (Please note that the 2004 copyright is
misleading. Most jobbers do not even
show this set as
published
yet)
A
comprehensive collection of sports biographies from the late 19th
century through the current day.
Information is up-to-date and appealing presented, with four pages plus
a photo being the norm for most entries.
The 7th ed. contains 65 new biographies, such as Michelle Wie, Yao
Ming and Apolo Anton Ohno. What
boosts the value of this set are the indices, with not only a name index, but
separate entries for women, by state of origin, etc. A valuable addition to middle school library
collections. Pat
Naismith
Marley, David F.
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