Library Skills

When teaching reading, American classrooms often focus exclusively on skills instruction. But how can you teach the how without the why? In his new book, Igniting a Passion for Reading, Steve Layne shows teachers how to develop readers who are not only...

'Friendship, community and a little bit of romance - what's not to love?' Mandy Baggot'Books, bats and romance...a perfect escape. I loved spending time with the characters of Middlemas.' Liz Fenwick'My first Poppy Alexander book but definitely not my...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781732451513Author Eric C ShoafFormat PaperbackPage Count 278Imprint R. R. BowkerPublisher R. R. BowkerWeight(grams) 413gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 16mm

In an environment where increasing amounts of information (and fake news) flood the internet on websites and social media, the information professional's job is getting harder. It is important that they are skilled at finding and using the appropriate...

The purpose of The Library-Classroom Partnership is to assist library teachers and classroom teachers to effectively use the library and its resources as an extension of the classroom. As in the earlier edition, the lessons included in this book stress...

This practical resource gives academic librarians and school media specialists a complete instructional program for introducing students to the process of library research. The program has been tested and proven as an exceptionally effective method for...

Learn how librarians can positively effect change in areas like digital equity and inclusiveness, while creating powerful programming for middle and high school students. Developing programs for learners can be an ongoing challenge for librarians -...

Inspiring Curiosity is a practical guide for secondary school librarians as they collaborate with teachers and students to develop inquiry-based research projects. With success stories from librarians all over the U.S. illustrating how they've guided...

John Dewey is widely accepted as one of the greatest educational philosophers of all time. Over 100 years ago, he warned that we must reset education. Without change, our society would suffer, and our democracy would wither.Now’s the time to change. This...

John Dewey is widely accepted as one of the greatest educational philosophers of all time. Over 100 years ago, he warned that we must reset education. Without change, our society would suffer, and our democracy would wither.Now’s the time to change. This...

This book will give you an understanding of how images fit into your critical practice and how you can advance student learning with your own visual literacy. The importance of images and visual media in today's culture is changing what it means to be...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781006924040Author Scott Smith Ed DFormat PaperbackPage Count 100Imprint BlurbPublisher BlurbWeight(grams) 203g

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781006315244Author Lisa CunninghamFormat HardbackPage Count 142Imprint BlurbPublisher BlurbWeight(grams) 435g

An indispensable resource for librarians of all roles, the case studies in An Introduction to Staff Development in Academic Libraries demonstrate the necessity and value of integrating the library's mission statement and strategic plan with bold...

Collecting important original essays by librarians and archivists - all of whom are actively engaged in building digital collections - Digital Scholarship details both challenges and proven solutions in establishing, maintaining, and servicing digital...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798211384477Author Arlo BatesFormat PaperbackPage Count 194Imprint BlurbPublisher BlurbWeight(grams) 290g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781006236808Author Sir Arthur Conan DoyleFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint BlurbPublisher BlurbWeight(grams) 177g

Now in paperback with answer key included. The new third edition of this textbook includes questions that may be answered from electronic sources, such as the Internet, WILSONLINE, DIALOG, ORBIT, and various CD-ROMs, in addition to reference works in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781006315282Author Lisa CunninghamFormat PaperbackPage Count 142Imprint BlurbPublisher BlurbWeight(grams) 272g

Originally published by Macmillan in 1971, this reading instruction text is centered around the "Power Construct," a system developed to enable students to fully comprehend the meaning on the printed page in a methodical, step-by-step manner...

This collection of case studies is designed both for the beginner and the experienced professional. The forty-eight cases cover all types of schools (elementary, middle, and high schools; public, private, or parochial in urban, suburban, or rural...

What does it mean to 'teach' a poem, novel or play? Surely it is about lessons in comprehension and improvements in language facility, but what does literature teach us beyond literacy? Students can read substantive literature for what its authors...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781938406348Author Emily WaszakFormat PaperbackPage Count 44Imprint Raphel Marketing.Publisher Raphel Marketing.Weight(grams) 127g

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798211732070Author &#1583. عماد الدين الجبوريFormat PaperbackPage Count 156Imprint BlurbPublisher BlurbWeight(grams) 152g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781546249450Author Keith ClussmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint AuthorhousePublisher AuthorhouseWeight(grams) 152g

Articulates the reasons and defines a strategy for promoting a program of class visits to the public library, including instructions and templates.Book InformationISBN 9780786428069Author Martha Seif SimpsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 183Imprint McFarland...

This collection of enlightening and stimulating articles, written by some of the most important figures in school librarianship, demonstrates how teacher-librarians, classroom teachers, and administrators can work together to create a 21st century school...

A Nurturing Blight is a qualitative study of one-room schools in a rural Virginia county. Susan M. Leist examines twenty interviews with people who attended or taught in these schools and analyzes them for traits that can inform modern education. These...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781088294512Author Walter the EducatorFormat PaperbackPage Count 82Imprint IngramSparkPublisher IngramSparkWeight(grams) 91g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781006507366Author Charles DickensFormat PaperbackPage Count 206Imprint BlurbPublisher BlurbWeight(grams) 308g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781006962486Author P B M AllanFormat PaperbackPage Count 262Imprint BlurbPublisher BlurbWeight(grams) 390gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 15mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781088210970Author Walter the EducatorFormat PaperbackPage Count 76Imprint IngramSparkPublisher IngramSparkWeight(grams) 91g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781006791987Author John Willis ClarkFormat PaperbackPage Count 410Imprint BlurbPublisher BlurbWeight(grams) 152g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780996609920Author Terrance S NewellFormat PaperbackPage Count 46Imprint School Library EditionsPublisher School Library EditionsWeight(grams) 77g

Teaching Information Literacy for Inquiry-Based Learning is highly beneficial to those who teach or train people and need to develop systematic ways of using information sources and tools to help them participate in inquiry based learning. Whether at...

Increasingly, library personnel are called upon to teach classes, deliver presentations and represent their organizations in an official capacity. This book is designed to assist those professionals with little to no experience designing and delivering...