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Presents lists of recommended book titles for children and teenagers divided into three age groups and then further subdivided into more than 118 categories, including animals, folktales, girl power, autobiographies, comic books, and many others.

A blueprint for boys and reading -- The reading gap -- Boys and girls are different -- Read for fun, read forever -- Exposing boys to story -- Honoring boys' literature -- Promoting reading to boys -- Creating the culture of literacy.

Presents a history of Golden Books, discussing how it was founded in the mist of World War II providing quality books at inexpensive prices and used innovative writers and marketing techniques to establish itself as a highly successful publishing firm.

In the historic town of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack Gantos spends the summer of 1962 grounded for various offenses until he is assigned to help an elderly neighbor with a most unusual chore involving the newly dead, molten wax, twisted promises, Girl Scout cookies, underage driving, lessons from history, typewriting, and countless bloody noses.

A wordless picture book about all the fun a dog can have with her ball.

An orphaned Syrian brown bear cub is adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II and serves for five years as their mischievous mascot in Iran and Italy. Based on a true story.

A boy who has signed on as cabin boy aboard the Titanic helps ready the ship for its maiden voyage, but when it is time to set sail and he cannot find the ship's cat on board, he leaves the vessel to search for her.

"Hugh's anger boiled as he hurried down the gravel road. He was angry at Darielle for breaking up with Smokey; he was angry at Smokey for not telling him, and for not having the sense to adjust their plans when his girlfriend backed out. Most of all, he was angry at Amy for making a fool of him by running away. Smokey intended to use his gun on Amy, and Hugh would not stop him. When it was time to collect the money and go, they would leave Amy behind--but she would not be able to talk to the cops. She would not talk, period, ever again."--dust cover.

In a future North America, where the rulers of Panem maintain control through an annual televised survival competition pitting young people from each of the twelve districts against one another, sixteen-year-old Katniss's skills are put to the test when she voluntarily takes her younger sister's place.

An simple introduction to African-American history, from Revolutionary-era slavery up to the election of President Obama.

"A stellar introduction to the Underground Railroad, narrated by a group of slaves. Readers experience the fugitives' escape, their long nighttime journey punctuated by meetings with friends and enemies, and their final glorious arrival in a place of freedom."--Amazon.com.

Throughout her high school years, as her mother battles cancer, Lupita takes on more responsibility for her house and seven younger siblings, while finding refuge in acting and writing poetry. Includes glossary of Spanish terms.

Literature -- Biography -- The arts and language -- History and geography -- Social institutions and issues -- Personal development -- Physical and applied sciences -- Recreation.

100 great, ready-to-use booklists educators, librarians, parents and children.

the author features 2,000 carefully selected titles that will keep children in grades K through 6 enthralled. All published within the last 10 years, these range from picture books and fiction, folklore, and poetry to biography and nonfiction. Each annotated entry provides a brief plot summary, related titles, and subject designations.

Authors and titles at a glance -- The read-alouds -- Books by subject -- Grade-level recommendations.