Mysteries in the Classroom

Mysteries in the Classroom

Author: Nancy J. Polette

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2009-10-27

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 1591589320

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Celebrated author Nancy Polette offers a complete mystery literature guide for primary, intermediate, and middle school mysteries. Librarians and teachers alike will find this engaging title from popular author Nancy Polette a joy to use, and the information it offers is a sure way to engage students in literature. Mysteries in the Classroom introduces 23 reading strategies tied to the National Standards in Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies that can be used with any mystery. Booktalks and activities are presented for 17 favorite mystery series and 6 favorite authors. The book includes hands-on activities to introduce each series and author, booktalks for the Edgar Allan Poe Juvenile Mystery Award winners from 1979 to 2008, and step-by-step directions for turning booktalks into readers theatre presentations. An especially exciting feature is a section contributed by Newberry-award winning author Richard Peck in which he guides budding young writers in coauthoring a mystery with him. Grades 1-6


Sebastian And the Secret of the Skewered Skier

Sebastian And the Secret of the Skewered Skier

Author: Mary Blount Christian

Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks

Published: 1989-02

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 9780671632502

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Sebastian takes to the ski slopes to solve the mystery behind a baffling jewel robbery. Laughs, adventure, and his wonderful array of disguises abound in this delightful, fun-filled story.


The Latest and Greatest Read-alouds

The Latest and Greatest Read-alouds

Author: Sharron L. McElmeel

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13:

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This resource focuses on 100 of the best books for the elementary and middle-school classroom. Annotations summarize the plot and provide concise book information to aid selection. Each title is categorized by general reading level. Listening level is categorized by by grade and age.


Popular Series Fiction for K–6 Readers

Popular Series Fiction for K–6 Readers

Author: Rebecca L. Thomas

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 1022

ISBN-13:

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Indexes popular fiction series for K-6 readers with groupings based on thematics, consistant setting, or consistant characters. Annotated entries are arranged alphabetically by series name and include author, publisher, date, grade level, genre, and a list of individual titles in the series. Volume is indexed by author, title, and subject/genre and includes appendixes suggesting books for boys, girls, and reluctant/ESL readers.


Young People's Books in Series

Young People's Books in Series

Author: Judith K. Rosenberg

Publisher: Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13:

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This volume describes and lists series published for young people from early elementary grades through high school. Fiction series from 1976 through 1990 (and new titles in existing series through 1991) are included, as well as nonfiction series, which are limited to in-print titles only.