1. A Lesson Plan for Teachers and Parents of Elementary Students about Bibliographies and How to Use Them By Stacia Frederick November 8, 2010

2. Set Up A computer with PowerPoint software, internet access (for links), and a projector to show this PowerPoint presentation 2

3. Duration This lesson will take approximately 90 minutes and will be posted on the library website for future reference 3

4. Materials 14 bibliographies contained in this presentation will be available for teachers and parents to view: 1. A to Zoo, Subject Access to Children’s Picture Books 2. Best Books for Children, Preschool through Grade 6 3. Reading for the Love of It, Best Books for Young Readers 4. Books Kids Will Sit Still For, The Complete Read-Aloud Guide 5. More Books Kids Will Sit Still For, A Read-Aloud Guide 6. Choosing Books for Children, A Commonsense Guide 7. Great Books for Girls 4

5. Materials (continued) 8. Great Books for Boys 9. Great Books about Things Kids Love 10. 100 Best Books for Children 11. Literature Connections to World History, K-6 12. Our Family, Our Friends, Our World: An Annotated Guide to Significant Multicultural Books for Children and Teenagers 13. Books to Grow With, A Guide to Using the Best Children’s Fiction for Everyday Issues and Tough Challenges 14. The Kids’ Book Club Book, Reading Ideas, Recipes, Activities, and Smart Tips for Organizing Terrific Kids’ Book Clubs 5

6. Book Links 8 Bibliographies (listed on pages 12, 16, 23, 32, 40, 44, 50, and 56) contain links to Amazon’s “Look Inside!” feature which shows the Bibliography’s: – Front Cover – Copyright – Table of Contents – First Pages – Index – Back Cover 6

7. Objectives To become familiar with Bibliographies and learn to use them effectively Inspire students to use Bibliographies To learn how Bibliographies are an aid of reading guidance for specific ages of children To know how to find books that are of interest to students whether for pleasure or for research 7

8. Overview Definition of Bibliographies 14 Bibliographies presented with Annotations and Examples, and where applicable, links to view the Bibliography book online 8

9. Definition of Bibliographies Lists of books or any media Held together by themes Listings are Comprehensive (includes everything on a topic) or Selective (includes a subset of available materials) Include Subjects that are Broad or Narrow in scope May contain Annotations—a short summary and/or critical judgment of the material Contain many Indexes Include materials in print and/or out-of-print 9

10. Definition of Bibliographies (continued) Timeframe of the lists can be from the past year, the past 100 years, or a specific time period Can be Current (close to the time at which it is published); Retrospective (cover materials published during an earlier time); or Universal (includes everything published from the beginning through the present) Can be updated frequently or not published again Different categories: national, trade, library and union catalogs, and subject Essential Reference Services for Today’s School Media Specialists, by Scott Lanning and John Bryner, 2004 10

11. Evaluation of Bibliographies Authority: relates to the qualifications of the compiler or the author Frequency: should be current when this is the purpose of the bibliography Organization: should be organized in a clear, user- friendly fashion with indexes that complement the arrangement Scope: must be complete as possible within its stated purposes Reference Skills for the School Library Media Specialist: Tools and Tips, 2 nd Edition, by Ann Riedling, 2005 11

12. A to Zoo, Subject Access to Children’s Picture Books Seventh Edition, by Carolyn W. Lima and John A. Lima, 2006 A to Zoo, Subject Access to Children's Picture Books 12

13. Annotation More than 28,000 titles within more than 1,350 subjects Includes in-print and out-of-print titles Up-to-date information on fiction and nonfiction picture books for children in preschool through Grade 2 Contains Subject Headings, Subject and Bibliographic Guides, and Title and Illustrator Indexes Does not include annotations 13

14. Annotation (continued) Subject Headings: alphabetical list of the subjects cataloged in this book; reflects the established terms used in public libraries; contains numerous cross-references Subject Guide: comprehensive list which provides a means of identifying all books that may contain any information or material on a particular subject Bibliographic Guide: alphabetical by author, then title, illustrator, publisher, and date of publication Title Index: alphabetical list of all titles in the book with authors’ name in parentheses, then page number of the full listing in the Bibliographic Guide Illustrator Index: alphabetical list of illustrators with titles and authors, then the page number of the full listing in the Bibliographic Guide 14

15. Example If you are looking for books on merry-go- rounds, look in the Subject Guide under “Merry-go-rounds.” Here, you will find 18 titles listed alphabetically by author. 15

16. Best Books for Children, Preschool through Grade 6 8 th Edition, By Catherine Barr and John T. Gillespie, 2006 Best Books for Children, Preschool through Grade 6 16

17. Annotation Includes 26,958 in-print titles: – 25,347 are individually numbered entries; and – the remaining 1,611 titles (cited within the annotations) are additional recommended titles Out-of-print, no longer timely, or suitable titles were omitted Recommended for children in Grades K-6 Each title has concise annotations, complete bibliographic data, and review citations List of books recommended to satisfy both a child’s recreational reading needs and a typical school curriculum At least 2 recommendations were required from the sources consulted for a title to be considered for listing 17

18. Annotation (continued) Contents include: Literature (Books for Younger Readers, Fiction for Older Readers, and Poetry); Biography; The Arts and Language; History and Geography; Physical and Applied Sciences, Recreation, and Major Subjects, and others Entries include author/editor; title; suitable grade levels; adapter or translator; illustrator’s name; series title for nonfiction books; date of publication; publisher and price; ISBN; paperback publisher; number of pages; annotation; review citations; and Dewey Decimal number 18

19. Example You need a book about musical instruments in the orchestra for students in Grade 2. – Look up “Music” in the “Major Subjects Arranged Alphabetically.” – You will find “Music” books that start on Page 798 and comprise of Entries 15224-15377. – On Page 803, you will find a subsection “Musical Instruments.” Read through the listings. – One book of interest is “Entry 15330 Moss, Lloyd. Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin (1-3). Illus. by Marjorie Priceman. 1995, Simon & Schuster $16.00 (0-671-88239-2). 28pp. Ten instruments of the orchestra are introduced in rhyming couplets. (Rev: BL 5/15/95; SLJ 5/95*).” 19

20. Reading for the Love of It, Best Books for Young Readers By Michele Landsberg, 1987 20

21. Annotation More than 400 children’s fiction books In-print and out-of-print books are listed For children ages 5-15, books are arranged according to ages and reading levels Subject matter is arranged by theme, rather than age group All books were chosen by the author who read and enjoyed each one of them 21

22. Example You are searching for books for Grade 1 students. On pages 254-264 you will find “Beginning Readers: Ages 4 through 8,” which lists books that are alphabetized by title, then lists author, short book description, age appropriateness, author’s nationality, if it is part of a series, hardcover or paperback, and will be noted if out-of-print. 22

23. Books Kids Will Sit Still For, The Complete Read-Aloud Guide Second Edition, by Judy Freeman, 1992 Books Kids Will Sit Still For, The Complete Read-Aloud Guide 23

24. Annotation Contains picture, fiction, poetry, folklore, and nonfiction books Recommended for children from preschool age through sixth grade Includes 4 indexes at the back of the book: Author, Title, Illustrator, and Subject (along with grade levels) Each entry contains author(s); complete title; illustrator; publisher; copyright date; ISBN if the book is in print; annotation (simple plot statement with practical ideas which tie into subject areas such as language arts, library skills, science, social studies, art, music, and physical education); and up to 5 subject headings under which a book is listed in the Subject Index. Also, where applicable, you will find the number of chapters, pages, stories, and/or number of sittings required to complete a title Many ideas throughout the book to get students interested in literature such as instructions on creating projects, playing games, and celebrating with books 24

25. Example You are looking for suggestions of Fiction for Grade 4 students. – You will find under “Annotated Read-Aloud Lists,” 2 sections that cover Grade 4 Fiction: (1) Fiction for Grades 3-4 and (2) Fiction for Grades 4-5 These 2 sections are found on Pages 277-315 and include Entries 1038-1256 25

26. More Books Kids Will Sit Still For, A Read-Aloud Guide By Judy Freeman, 1995 26

27. Annotation A companion book to Books Kids Will Sit Still For, The Complete Read-Aloud Guide, page 23 of this presentation Is a manual for ways to use children’s books More than 1,400 titles from 1990-1995 have been “kid tested” – teachers fill in a Read-Aloud Survey form to record their comments and their children’s reactions, and students evaluate books Contains almost 20% of multicultural title Some additions to this book from the 2nd Edition are sections entitled: “50 Ways to Recognize a Read-Aloud,” “Freeman’s Favorites (1984-1994),” “Books that Bomb,” “A List of Memorable Authors and Illustrators,” and “The Importance of a School Library/Media Center Program” 27

28. Example You are looking for books on Poetry. Take a look under “Annotated Read-Aloud Lists,” “Folk & Fairy Tales, Myths & Legends: Single Stories” found on pages 411-423, Entries 1052-1093. From these entries, look for the grade level of the book you are searching for. 28

29. Choosing Books for Children, A Commonsense Guide By Betsy Hearne, 1981 29

30. Annotation More than 300 annotated selections by popular and highly respected authors Recommended for children from preschool picture books to young adult fiction Topics include censorship, life, obscenity, sex, television, tragedy, and violence, to name a few Primary purpose is to discuss children’s literature and its use, along with a few pertinent examples A list of “classics” (most published since 1950) are found in Chapter 11 30

31. Example If you are searching for picture books for young children, go to Chapter 4: “The Picture Book for Younger Children.” On pages 55-60, there is a listing of 40 books alphabetically by author, then title, grade level, publisher, year published, and a concise annotation of the book. 31

32. Great Books for Girls By Kathleen Odean, 1997 Great Books for Girls 32

33. Annotation More than 600 titles of biographies, folktales, mysteries, novels, picture books, sports books, and more Includes only books that are in print Annotated list of books star bold, confident heroines for children from toddlers to age 14 Author Kathleen Odean was a former member of the Caldecott and Newbery Award committees 33

34. Annotation (continued) 5 main Chapters: – 1. “Picture-Story Books” consists of 32 pages with pictures on every page and short text – 2. “Folktales” are single tales with pictures on every page, good for reading aloud – 3. “Books for Beginning Readers” are for children who are learning to read and those who are ready for short chapter books, ages 6-8 – 4. “Books for Middle Readers” for ages 9-11 – 5. “Books for Older Readers” for ages 12-14 Each book entry contains the author, title, illustrator, publishing information, an age range, a description, if the book has sequels or related books, and whether the book has won a Newbery or Caldecott Medal 34

35. Example You are interested in biographies for a beginner reader. Look at “Books for Beginning Readers,” “Biographies.” – There are 44 entries on pages 169-192. – An interesting selection is Leonard Everett Fisher’s Marie Curie for ages 6-9, “A succinct biography of a remarkable scientist and woman.” Her political involvement, her research, and the dangerous work she did in the battlefields of World War I are discussed. 35

36. Great Books for Boys By Kathleen Odean, 1998 36

37. Annotation More than 600 titles of biographies, mysteries, novels, picture books, sports books, and more Includes only books in-print Annotations included Books have met 1 of 2 main criteria: – (1) genres or topics that appeal to boys, based on research about boys’ reading preferences; and – (2) books that rise above others in how well they capture the complexity of boys’ lives Includes humor, folktale parodies with clever twists on familiar tales, stories of adventure, mysteries and ghost stories, fantasy, historical fiction, sports, and informational books Books chosen to inspire boys to read Author Kathleen Odean was a former member of the Caldecott and Newbery Award committees 37

38. Annotation (continued) Guide is divided into 5 main chapters: – 1. “Picture-Story Books” consists of 32 pages with pictures on every page and short text – 2. “Folktales” are single tales with pictures on every page, good for reading aloud – 3. “Books for Beginning Readers” are for children who are learning to read and those who are ready for short chapter books, ages 6-8 – 4. “Books for Middle Readers” for ages 9-11 – 5. “Books for Older Readers” for ages 12-14 Each book entry contains the author, title, illustrator, publishing information, an age range, a description, if the book has sequels or related books, and whether the book has won a Newbery or Caldecott Medal 38

39. Example A 9-year old boy asks for a humorous book to read. – You will find “Books for Middle Readers,” “Fiction, Humorous Stories,” starts on page 203 and has 12 entries. – An interesting book is Gary Soto’s The Pool Party, on page 208. The book is about 10- year old Rudy Herrera’s comical disasters. Rudy has a positive relationship with his father. This story is an engaging picture of a Hispanic boy and his family and contains Spanish phrases. 39

40. Great Books about Things Kids Love By Kathleen Odean, 2001 Great Books about Things Kids Love 40

41. Annotation More than 750 books are divided into 55 categories, from Airplanes to Zoos Includes only books in-print Annotations reflect the strengths and weaknesses of each book Includes book-related activities and More Resources and Tips for Parents if the child wants to pursue a topic further Provides a diversity of cultural groups, balance of books in which the main characters are girls and boys Author Kathleen Odean was a former member of the Caldecott and Newbery Award committees 41

42. Annotation (continued) Guide is divided into 8 large categories (and contain more specific topics): – 1. Animals, Animals, Animals – 2. Arts and Crafts – 3. Folklore and Fantasy – 4. History and Adventure – 5. Games, Puzzles, Hobbies, and Holidays – 6. Science, Math, and Technology – 7. Sports for Everyone – 8. Transportation and Engineering Within each topic, the books appear by age range Tells whether the book is a picture book, picture book nonfiction or picture book biography; fiction; nonfiction; folklore collection; biography; or collective biography Each book entry contains author, title, illustrator, publishing information, number of pages, age range, description, if the book has sequels or related books, whether the book has won a Newbery or Caldecott Medal 42

43. Example A 10-year old student is interested in Gymnastics. – Look under “Sports for Everyone,” “Gymnastics,” which is on pages 312-315. – There are 9 books listed alphabetically by author. – An interesting book is Lloyd Readhead’s The Fantastic Book of Gymnastics, 1997, for ages 8-12, nonfiction. This book gives an overview of gymnastics with color photographs of regular children and world famous gymnasts. It describes equipment and how it is used. 43

44. 100 Best Books for Children By Anita Silvey, 2004 100 Best Books for Children 44

45. Annotation Noted as 100 books that should be part of every child’s literary background Titles are from 1902-2002 Recommended for children in preschool to age 12 Includes only one book per author Entries lists title, author, Illustrator, publishing information, age appropriate, pages, and essay Essays summarize the book’s story or plot, then “story behind the story” (authors’ interviews, original manuscripts, drawings) Mentioned if book won the Newbery Medal and/or the Caldecott Medal, and Honor Books awarded from members of the Association for Library Services to Children Also, contains an expanded reading list “Beyond the 100 Best” 45

46. Example You are looking for books for a Grade 4 student. Look in the “Middle Reader, Ages 8-11,” and you will find 37 listings (alphabetical by author) in the Table of Contents. One listing is Winnie-the- Pooh, by A. A. Milne, on page 110. Did you know that at the Donnell Library Center at the New York Public Library there is a stuffed bear? This bear once belonged to Christopher Robin Milne, an English boy, who received it on his first birthday. This bear was first named Edward Bear then later Winnie-the-Pooh. 46

47. Literature Connections to World History, K-6 By Lynda G. Adamson, 1998 47

48. Annotation Contains 2 main sections: – 1. Lists authors and book titles in the categories of historical fiction, biography, collective biography, history trade book, CD-ROM, and videotape within specific regions and time periods according to grade levels. Chapter divisions in this section are by chronological time periods or areas of the world – 2. Contains annotated bibliographies of titles listed in the first part: books, CD-ROMS, and videotapes – annotations are descriptive rather than evaluative. Annotations include author, title, publisher, price, ISBN, paper imprint, and grade levels Grade levels under the chapter listings will tell where to locate the book and multimedia categories In the grade-level listings, select titles. Then go to the appropriate section of the second part of the book 48

49. Example If you are conducting a project on China for Grade Six, look for “China,” “Grade Six,” in the Table of Contents, page 63. You will find 7 Historical Fictions, 2 Biographies, 8 Collective Biographies, 36 Histories, 1 CD-ROM, and 5 Videos. – Foster. Nien Cheng” Biography is one of the entries. You would then look for “Foster” in “Books: An Annotated Bibliography Section” – Page 144 has this complete entry. Foster, Leila Merrell. Nien Cheng: Courage in China, 1992. The annotation mentions that Nien Cheng (b. 1915) faced the Red Guards that were raiding the wealthy after 1966. She was imprisoned for 7 years and wrote about this period in Life and Death in Shanghai. 49

50. Our Family, Our Friends, Our World: An Annotated Guide to Significant Multicultural Books for Children and Teenagers By Lyn Miller-Lachmann, 1992 Our Family, Our Friends, Our World: An Annotated Guide to Significant Multicultural Books for Children and Teenagers Our Family, Our Friends, Our World: An Annotated Guide to Significant Multicultural Books for Children and Teenagers 50

51. Annotation Each chapter begins with a general introduction, written by the contributor(s) for that chapter. Facts, themes, and concepts are presented Includes Annotations Entries vary in length, based on the complexity, originality, and nature of the work. May include mentions or brief descriptions and evaluations of other books within a series, other biographies of the same subject, and other works by the same author Within each grade level, books are listed alphabetically by author, editor, or compiler Appendixes in the Reference Section are sources for further reading and information 51

52. Example If you gave a research project assignment on Indians for Grade 5. – Look in Contents under “4. United States: Native Americans, Grades 4-6,” pages 162-170. There are 20 entries. – Entry 269 is Sheila Black’s Sitting Bull: And the Battle of Little Big Horn, 1989. A book about Sitting Bull and the history of the conflict between whites and Indians. 52

53. Books to Grow With, A Guide to Using the Best Children’s Fiction for Everyday Issues and Tough Challenges By Cheryl F. Coon, 2004 53

54. Annotation More than 500 recommended books Over 100 specific topic headings such as Starting Kindergarten to Parents Leaving on a Trip Indexes by Authors and Illustrators, Titles, Subjects, Multicultural Books, and Books Available in Spanish Covers the best children’s fiction on the many issues children encounter while growing up Books have fewer than 100 pages Includes only fiction books, not nonfiction Lists are children’s books that are widely available (found in bookstores, online, and libraries) 54

55. Example If you are looking for books on “bullying,” you will find “Bullies” under “Relationships with Other Children,” on pages 106-111. There are 11 entries and you can choose a book based on the age group you are looking for. 55

56. The Kids’ Book Club Book, Reading Ideas, Recipes, Activities, and Smart Tips for Organizing Terrific Kids’ Book Clubs By Judy Gelman and Vicki Levy Krupp, 2007 The Kids' Book Club Book, Reading Ideas, Recipes, Activities, and Smart Tips for Organizing Terrific Kids' Book Clubs The Kids' Book Club Book, Reading Ideas, Recipes, Activities, and Smart Tips for Organizing Terrific Kids' Book Clubs 56

57. Annotation Top 50 favorite book club books for children 8-18 Lists 10 top titles recommended for Grades 1-5 Lists 23 top titles recommended for Grades 4-7 Provides helpful ideas and advice on forming kids’ book clubs Includes recipes, activities, and insights from bestselling children’s book authors Find reading suggestions, information about the author, short synopsis of the story line, book’s length, genre, and reading level, and any sequels, series, or companion books by the author 57

58. Annotation (continued) Contains: – Author Scoop (biographical information and anecdotes about the author) – Authors Recommend (authors’ suggestions for further reading, with themes that relate to their work, as well as some of their favorite books) – Book Bites (recipes that relate to the book’s plot, theme, setting, and/or characters) – Activities--Make It!, Try It!, Play It!, Taste It!, Ask It!, and Check It Out! (find activities on games, puzzles, art projects, and science experiments) – Book Links (activity and food ideas contributed by authors) – Topics Discussed (topics most frequently mentioned in book clubs) 58

59. Example Children in Grade 5 want to start a book club and are asking for recommended books. Show them pages 49-281 which lists books recommended from book clubs. 59

60. Conclusion Questions??? Comments??? If you need further help or information about finding books in Bibliographies, please contact me This presentation will be available on our school’s website for future reference Thank you for participating in this Bibliographies lesson. 60