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Professional Pages Book Reviews
Edited by Carolyn Karis
Knowledge Quest Associate Editor for Resources
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Books for the Journey Provides High School Students With Pleasurable Baggage
Books for the Journey: A Guide to the World of Reading. (2003). Compiled and Edited by Pamela J. Fenner, Anne J. Greer and John H. Wulsin, Jr.
Reviewed by Marianne Carello - KQW 35(1) September/October 2006
Teenagers can be a tricky audience. What books should they read for pleasure that will be a valuable choice? Teachers and librarians often strive to find a balance between recommending classic literature, world voices, and current novels. Books for the Journey: a Guide to the World of Reading helps provide a balanced reading list.
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Crime and Punishment in America: A Set of Resources
Crime and Punishment in America -- Set. (2004)
Reviewed by Mary Beth Simiele
- KQW 35(1) September/October 2006
Popular culture is currently saturated with references to crime and punishment, with television shows, news programs, movies and novels piquing the public’s interest in criminal investigation, law, legal history and a variety of other related topics. The four-volume reference set entitled Crime and Punishment in America provides an overview of historical and recent topics related to criminal activity and the American legal system.
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The Wonderful World of Clothing and Fashion
Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion. Vol. 1-3.(2005) Valerie Steel, Editor in Chief
Reviewed by Catriona Madill - KQW 34(5) May/June 2006
The Encyclopedia not only addresses current Western clothing and fashion, but also takes a broad, cross-disciplinary approach to clothing and fashion throughout the world and over time. An expert in the field writes the introductory essay for each topic. The Editor in Chief, Valerie Steele, well known for her own research and writing on fashion, is the current director of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.
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Worth a Second Look
Bulletin Boards and 3-D Showcases that Capture Them with Pizzazz Vol. 2 (2002) By Karen Hawthorne and Jane E. Gibson
Look Again! Appealing Bulletin Board Ideas for Secondary Students (2002) By Judy Serritella.
Reviewed by Aldean Kilbourn - KQW 35 (4) March/April 2006
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Creative bulletin boards are an ongoing public relations tool for every library.Both books are geared to the K-12 school librarian, but much of what is included would be useful for public librarians too, especially for the children’s and teens’ rooms. Hawthorne and Gibson suggest that library bulletin boards and showcases motivate student learning because of their visual emphasis.
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The Bible of K-12 Cataloging: Cataloging Correctly for Kids
Cataloging Correctly for Kids: an Introduction to the Tools (2005). by Sheila Entner, Joanna F. Fountain, Jane E. Gilchrist
Reviewed by Tom Adamich KQW 34 (5) May/June 2006
���The Bible of K-12 Cataloging
These words describe the fourth edition of Cataloging Correctly for Kids, a title that has benefited teacher-librarians since 1989. Like the “good book,” Cataloging Correctly for Kids contains comprehensive references to cataloging theory and practice as it applies to schools, school libraries, and education in grades K-12.
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Web-based Instruction: A Guide for Libraries
Web-based Instruction: A Guide for Libraries, 2nd ed. (2006) by Susan Sharpless Smith.
Reviewed by Theresa Keenan - KQW 34 (4) March/April 2006
Like the previous edition, this new book is not only an excellent resource for the novice, but also provides guidance for more experienced web designers. It is designed to help the reader decide if web-based instruction is right for their institution; and if so, to then lead the reader through the process. |
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