This book provides biographical profiles of 11 authors of interest to readers ages 9 and above and was created to appeal to young readers in a format they can enjoy reading and readily understand. Biographies were prepared after extensive research, and each volume contains a cumulative index, a general index, a place of birth index, and a birthday…

Nineteen well known figures, with a common interest in disadvantaged learners, are interviewed. Many are respected members of educational institutions with expertise in teacher unions, undergraduate education, school reform, achievement gaps, research universities, preschool education at home, and teacher training. The authors of…

This paper addresses two key issues related to the disciplinary role of journals in library and information science (LIS). The first issue is the nature of knowledge as communicated through public mechanisms such as journals. The second issue is the set of attributes that characterizes a portion of the content of LIS journals. In order to complete…

This resource packet was created to allow teachers to easily select from some of the short works of Naguib Mahfouz, probably Egypt's most famous and prolific writer, that will familiarize students with the author and his world. The packet first gives an overview of the life and work of Mahfouz, citing seven sources for further information. The…

Describes the life and writings of children's author, Jean Craighead George. (RB)

Reports the results of an analysis of nine journals that contain substantial material devoted to the field of science education for the period 1970 through 1971. Analyzes factors such as the type of articles being published, scope, length, and geographical origins of the articles, and author affiliation. (JR)

Article also appeared in "International Journal of the Sociology of Language,"n1; part of a longer report to appear in "Language Planning in Israel." (DD)

Reviews background and work of contemporary writers Joaquin de Entrambasaguas, Concha Suarez del Otero, Enrique Llovet, and Manuel Rios Ruiz. (RS)

Part of a continuing series. (DD)

Special issue as a tribute to Dr. Arnold Reichenberger, a well-known Hispanist, who has served as chairman of the Department of Romance Languages at Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania. (DS)

Reviews background and work of contemporary Spanish writers Aquilino Duque, Bartolome Soler, Juan Zaragueta Bengoechea, Juan Guerrero Zamora, Francisco Ayala, and Liberata Masoliver. (DD)

Continuing series on materials available for the teaching of Spanish language and literature. (DS)