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| Features | |
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| Excellent Books to Read Aloud | |
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| Milestones | |
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| Notable Authors and Illustrators | |
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| Using Literature across the Curriculum | |
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| Preface | |
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| Children and Literature | |
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| Learning about Children and Their Literature | |
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| Definition of Children's Literature | |
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| Content | |
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| Quality | |
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| The Personal Value of Literature to Children | |
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| Enjoyment | |
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| Imagination and Inspiration | |
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| Vicarious Experience | |
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| Understanding and Empathy | |
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| Heritage | |
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| Moral Reasoning | |
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| Literary and Artistic Preferences | |
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| The Academic Value of Literature to Children | |
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| Reading | |
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| Writing | |
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| Content Area Subjects | |
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| Art Appreciation | |
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| Approaches to Studying and Interpreting Literature | |
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| Choosing Books for Children | |
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| Know the Child | |
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| Know the Books | |
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| Know the Reading Process | |
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| Consider the Mode of Delivery | |
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| Reliable Sources for Book Titles | |
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| Literature for the Developing Child | |
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| Ages 0 to 2 | |
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| Ages 2 to 4 | |
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| Ages 4 to 7 | |
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| Ages 7 to 9 | |
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| Ages 9 to 12 | |
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| Children's Reading Preferences | |
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| Children's Reading Interests | |
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| Trends in Children's Literature | |
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| References | |
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| Learning about Books | |
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| Elements of Fiction | |
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| Plot | |
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| Characters | |
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| Setting | |
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| Theme | |
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| Style | |
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| Visual Elements | |
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| Line | |
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| Color | |
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| Shape | |
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| Texture | |
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| Composition | |
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| Artistic Styles | |
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| Artistic Media | |
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| Book Format | |
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| Balance and Variety in Book Selections | |
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| References | |
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| Categories of Literature | |
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| Poetry and Plays | |
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| Poetry | |
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| Definition and Description | |
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| Types of Poetry Books | |
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| Mother Goose and Nursery Rhyme Books | |
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| Nursery and Folk Songbooks | |
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| Anthologies of Poetry | |
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| Specialized Poetry Books | |
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| Single Illustrated Poems | |
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| Elements of Poetry | |
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| Evaluation and Selection of Poetry | |
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| Children's Poetry Preferences | |
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| Historical Overview of Poetry | |
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| Poetry Types and Forms | |
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| Poetry in the Classroom | |
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| Students' Listening to and Saying Poems | |
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| Students' Reading and Writing Poems | |
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| Plays | |
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| Definition and Description | |
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| Evaluation and Selection of Plays | |
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| Historical Overview of Plays | |
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| Types of Plays | |
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| References | |
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| Recommended Poetry Books | |
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| Recommended Books of Plays | |
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| Picture Books | |
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| Definition and Description | |
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| Evaluation and Selection of Picture Books | |
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| Observing the Role of Illustrations in Picture Books | |
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| Historical Overview of Picture Books | |
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| Types of Picture Books | |
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| Baby Books | |
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| Interactive Books | |
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| Toy Books | |
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| Wordless Books | |
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| Alphabet Books | |
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| Counting Books | |
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| Concept Books | |
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| Pattern Books | |
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| Picture Storybooks | |
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| Easy-to-Read Books | |
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| Picture Books for Older Readers | |
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| Graphic Novels | |
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| Transitional Books | |
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| References | |
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| Recommended Picture Books | |
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| Traditional Literature | |
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| Definition and Description | |
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| Evaluation and Selection of Traditional Literature | |
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| Historical Overview of Traditional Literature | |
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| Types of Traditional Literature | |
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| Myths | |
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| Epics | |
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| Legends and Tall Tales | |
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| Folktales | |
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| Fables | |
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| Religious Stories | |
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| References | |
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| Recommended Traditional Literature | |
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| Modern Fantasy | |
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| Definition and Description | |
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| Evaluation and Selection of Modern Fantasy | |
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| Historical Overview of Modern Fantasy | |
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| Types of Modern Fantasy | |
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| Modern Folktales | |
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| Animal Fantasy | |
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| Personified Toys and Objects | |
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| Unusual Characters and Strange Situations | |
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| Worlds of Little People | |
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| Supernatural Events and Mystery Fantasy | |
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| Historical Fantasy | |
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| Quest Stories | |
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| Science Fiction and Science Fantasy | |
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| References | |
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| Recommended Modern Fantasy Books | |
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| Realistic Fiction | |
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| Definition and Description | |
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| Evaluation and Selection of Realistic Fiction | |
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| Historical Overview of Realistic Fiction | |
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| Types of Realistic Fiction | |
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| Families | |
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| Peers | |
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| Special Challenges | |
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| Cultural Diversity | |
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| Animals | |
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| Sports | |
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| Mysteries | |
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| Moral Choices | |
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| Romance and Sexuality | |
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| Rites of Passage | |
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| Adventure and Survival | |
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| References | |
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| Recommended Realistic Fiction Books | |
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| Historical Fiction | |
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| Definition and Description | |
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| Evaluation and Selection of Historical Fiction | |
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| Early Books and Trends in Historical Fiction | |
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| Topics in Historical Fiction | |
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| Themes in Historical Fiction | |
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| Periods of History in Fiction | |
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| References | |
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| Recommended Historical Fiction Books | |
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| Nonfiction: Biography and Informational Books | |
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| Definition and Description | |
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| Elements of Nonfiction | |
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| Structure | |
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| Theme | |
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| Style | |
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| Reading Nonfiction | |
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| Formats of Nonfiction Books | |
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| Evaluation and Selection of Nonfiction | |
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| Historical Overview of Nonfiction | |
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| Types of Biographies | |
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| Authentic Biography | |
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| Fictionalized Biography | |
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| Biographical Fiction | |
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| Topics of Informational Books | |
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| Biological Science | |
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| Physical Science | |
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| Social Science | |
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| Applied Science | |
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| Humanities | |
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| References | |
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| Recommended Nonfiction Books | |
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| Multicultural and International Literature | |
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| Multicultural Literature | |
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| Definition and Description | |
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| Values of Multicultural Literature for Children | |
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| Evaluation and Selection of Multicultural Literature | |
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| Historical Overview of Multicultural Literature | |
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| Types of Multicultural Literature | |
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| African-American Literature | |
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| Asian-American Literature | |
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| Jewish Literature | |
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| Latino Literature | |
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| Native-American Literature | |
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| International Literature | |
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| Definition and Description | |
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| Values of International Literature for Children | |
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| Evaluation and Selection of International Literature | |
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| Historical Overview of International Literature | |
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| International Books by World Regions | |
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| References | |
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| Recommended Multicultural Books | |
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| Recommended International Books | |
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| Literature in the School | |
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| Planning the Curriculum | |
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| Defining the Literature Curriculum | |
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| Organizing the Literature Curriculum | |
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| Genre | |
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| Author or Illustrator | |
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| Literary Element and Device | |
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| Notable Book | |
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| Theme or Topic | |
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| Developing the Literature Curriculum | |
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| Designing a Classroom Environment | |
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| Building a Classroom Library Collection | |
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| Outlining a Yearlong Literature Curriculum | |
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| Fleshing Out the Units of Study | |
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| Literature in the Reading Program | |
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| Basal Reading Program Supplemented by Children's Literature | |
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| Literature-Based Reading | |
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| Evaluating the Literature Program | |
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| Observation and Assessment of Student Learning | |
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| Observation and Assessment of Teacher Effectiveness | |
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| Implementing a Schoolwide Curriculum in Literature | |
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| The Library Media Center | |
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| Book Clubs | |
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| Bookfairs | |
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| Parent Involvement | |
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| Guest Authors and Illustrators | |
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| Local Public Library | |
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| Censorship, Selection, and First Amendment Rights | |
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| Dealing with Censorship Attempts | |
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| Teaching the First Amendment | |
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| References | |
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| Developing Teaching Strategies | |
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| Experiencing Literature | |
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| Reading Aloud by Teachers | |
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| Silent Reading by Students | |
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| Booktalks | |
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| Storytelling | |
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| Shared Reading | |
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| Literature across the Curriculum | |
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| Audiotapes, Videotapes, and CD-ROM Storybooks | |
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| Bibliotherapy | |
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| Responding to Literature | |
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| Book Discussions | |
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| Creative Drama | |
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| Readers' Theatre | |
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| Story Tellings and Retellings | |
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| Written Expression | |
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| Literary Works as Writing Models | |
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| Traditional Book Reports | |
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| Pictures and Collages | |
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| Murals | |
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| Roller Movies | |
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| Dioramas and Displays | |
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| Books and Big Books | |
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| Newspapers and Newsletters | |
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| Time Lines, Maps, Diagrams, and Charts | |
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| Jackdaws | |
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| Bulletin Boards | |
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| References | |
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| Children's Book Awards | |
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| Professional Resources | |
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| Children's Magazines | |
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| Short Story Collections | |
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| Transitional Books | |
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| Credits and Acknowledgments | |
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| Index to Children's Books and Authors | |
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| Subject Index | |