Series Made Simple: Our Guide to Series Nonfiction
School Library Journal's Series Made Simple Henrietta Thornton-Verma - 04/01/2009
Welcome to Series Made Simple. Published in April and November, it features articles comparing that season's series nonfiction, subject by subject. The articles below appear in the order in which they were published, with broad Dewey numbers noted. We hope that Series Made Simple will make your life easier. More
700s: From Street to Stadium: Series Nonfiction on Sports Reviewed by Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA - 04/01/2009
Several of this season’s sports series are inventive offerings that emphasize a unique angle to a sport or an athlete, rather than the standard how-to-play-the-game approach. Bright photographs and colorful pages enhance narrative texts that discuss various topics from the latest in sports technologies to the off-the-field lives of well-known heroes.
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700s: Sticks, Stones, and Steel: Series Nonfiction on Super Structures Reviewed by Alana Joli Abbott, James Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford, CT - 04/01/2009
Architecture of the past, from ancient and mysterious ruins to the landmarks that helped form this country, captures the imaginations of students. Studying these structures not only helps them learn about how buildings of yore were made, but also about the people who created them. From national monuments to cities and ruins that archaeologists are still hoping to explain, the subjects of these ...
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500s: Backyard to Big Bang: Series Nonfiction on Science Reviewed by Ragan O’Malley, Saint Ann’s School, Brooklyn, NY - 04/01/2009
From the soil they walk on to the stars in the sky, children are surrounded by science. It seems that there is a never-ending supply of science-oriented books that try to capture the wonder of the world they live in. The following series strive to come up with the correct mix of age-appropriate material, graphics, and key concepts that will reach today’s students, appeal to their sense of...
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800s: Research, Writing, and Arithmetic: Series Nonfiction on the New Three R’s Reviewed by Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith Elementary School, Hillsdale, NJ - 04/01/2009
Without a fundamental knowledge of language and mathematics, higher-level thinking skills are impossible. Many of the titles listed below can help support the efforts to make our children readers, writers, and, most importantly, thinkers.
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900s: A Trip in Time: Series Nonfiction on History Reviewed by Jennifer Prince, Fairview Public Library, NC - 04/01/2009
Children’s history books of a generation ago are like analog TV. The picture is adequate, but sometimes it is grainy, and the entire setup is rather dull and uninspired. Today’s titles, on the other hand, resemble crystal clear, inviting HDTV with a variety of interesting, child-friendly channels.
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300s: Green Actions, Green Activists: Series Nonfiction on the Environment Reviewed by Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN - 04/01/2009
New national policies and programs to promote conservation measures and the development of alternative energy sources keep environmental issues in the news. The series below introduce past and present champions of such causes, remind students what they can do right now to conserve, and offer thorough discussions of resources that might help meet the growing global demand for energy.
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300s: The Big Questions: Series Nonfiction on Current Issues Reviewed by Melissa Rabey, Frederick County Public Libraries, MD - 04/01/2009
As science advances, its intersection with humanity takes on ever-greater importance. These series provide the information needed to understand new technological advances while offering a context for how science impacts society’s traditions and beliefs. The wide range of discoveries and challenges discussed will be a boon to students.
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SLJ Covers 2009 A bigger and better view of SLJ's covers from 2009
BookExpo America 2009: SLJ's Day of Dialog School Library Journal held a Day of Dialog in conjunction with the annual BookExpo America on May 28, 2009 at the Brooklyn Public Library. Full story: bit.ly/1a0G7o
2008 National Book Awards Nominees in the young people's literature category graced the red carpet on Awards night Nov. 20, 2008.
Marketing’s 4 Ps: The Consumer Angle. DVD. 25 min. (closed captioned). with tchr’s. guide. Learning Seed (learningseed.com). 2009. ISBN 978-1-55740-536-4. $99. Gr 9 Up–Viewers learn how companies use the marketing mix (4 Ps) to their advantage in this well-constructed program.
Clowning around at the second annual Atlantic City Free Public Library Family Fun Festival last weekend. About 2,500 people came out to enjoy the beautiful day and the many festivities, including an array of performances, face painting, poetry readings by local teens, games, and music.
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