Reviews 45 old and new children's books from Great Britain. (PRA)

Describes a class project in which elementary students create a database of children's literature as a way of organizing information about and responses to books they have read for easy retrieval by other readers searching for just the right book to enjoy. (SR)

Asserts that picture books offer a unique opportunity for children to develop visual literacy because they are able to return to the visual images in books to explore, reflect, and critique those images. Reviews 71 works of children's fiction in which the main characters engage in meaning making through art. (PRA)

Discusses two training programs and five books designed to facilitate teachers' efforts to integrate the curriculum. (SR)

Reviews two handbooks of research and focuses on what they have to offer professionals in the field of reading and language arts. (MG)

Presents brief reviews of 43 books that connect in some way to a social studies curriculum. Notes that most of the books are historical fiction. Appends a list of 59 of the best books not reviewed. (RS)

Discusses nine texts that describe the persistence and dedication that are so often the attributes of a good teacher and texts that discuss studies of classroom practices. (PRA)

Reviews picture books on the family-of-many-cultures theme, which can be used in primary and intermediate grades. Reviews books about the explorations of Christopher Columbus (appropriate for intermediate- and upper-level students) and books of poetry. (PRA)

Discusses seven books about portfolio assessment, including three which outline portfolio basics, two which provide a more comprehensive look at portfolios, and two which invite readers to reflect with the experts. (SR)

Focuses on books, booklets, and position papers that would be useful reading for educators involved in making decisions about selecting materials for schools. Discusses guidelines for judging and selecting textbooks and studies and readings on textbooks. (PRA)

Discusses four books that can help teachers offer students opportunities to engage in purposeful oral language activities. (PRA)

Describes a program called "Get Acquainted with My Books" which introduces children to the books in their classroom library by having them write reviews. Notes that the program has proven successful in getting reluctant readers interested in reading. (SR)

Describes how to use the six standard criteria to aid teachers and parents in selecting children's activity books. Reviews a cookbook and a set of project books. (MG)

Reviews and introduces children's literature written and illustrated by Canadians. Includes books by Monica Hughes, Robert Munsch, Ted Harrison, Ian Wallace, and others. (PRA)