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1. Views on Science Books.

Author

Stubbs, Harry C.

Abstract

Reviews five science-oriented books, one on Saturn, two dealing with geology, one discussing oceanography, and one on robots. (FL)

Published
1983

2. Fall Booklist.

Author

Heins, Ethel L.

Abstract

Lists and annotates new books for children and adults arranged according to the following categories: picture books; stories for younger, intermediate, and older readers; poetry; nonfiction; and books of interest to adults. (AEA)

Published
1983

3. Late Winter Booklist.

Author

Heins, Ethel L.

Abstract

Annotates a number of books for younger, intermediate, and older readers. Includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and picture book titles. (FL)

Published
1984

5. Early Spring Booklist.

Author

Heins, Ethel L.

Abstract

Annotates a number of books for younger, intermediate, and older readers. (FL)

Published
1984

6. Recommended Paperbacks.

Abstract

Reviews and recommends recently published and reissued paperback picture books, stories for intermediate readers, and stories for older readers. (CRH)

Published
1984

7. Early Fall Booklist.

Author

Heins, Ethel

Abstract

Reviews recently published books for younger, intermediate, and older readers. (CRH)

Published
1984

8. New Editions and Reissues.

Abstract

Describes new editions of classic stories by Kipling and other major authors, as well as works of nonfiction and folklore. (CRH)

Published
1984

9. Views on Science Books.

Author

Gagne, Sarah S.

Abstract

Reviews at length books for younger readers dealing with animals such as hippopottami and opossums. Also reviews books on mosses and plant pathology. (CRH)

Published
1984

10. Early Spring Booklist.

Author

Heins, Ethel L.

Abstract

Reviews and recommends recent new publications and rereleases of both fiction and nonfiction works for young children, older adolescents, and adults. Genres include science fiction, mysteries, and biographies. (CRH)

Published
1984

11. Recommended Paperbacks.

Abstract

Contains reviews of older, reissued books and new paperbacks for younger, intermediate, and older readers. (CRH)

Published
1985

12. Late Spring Booklist.

Author

Silvey, Anita

Abstract

Contains reviews of picture books for children, stories for younger readers, stories for older readers, poetry, and nonfiction. (CRH)

Published
1985

13. Recommended Paperbacks.

Abstract

Annotates picture books, stories for younger readers, stories for intermediate readers, stories for older readers, and nonfiction. (RBW)

Published
1985

14. Winter Booklist.

Author

Silvey, Anita

Abstract

Presents brief book reviews grouped according to the following categories: picture books, stories for intermediate readers, stories for older readers, poetry, nonfiction, and books of interest to adults. (RBW)

Published
1985

15. Spring Booklist.

Author

Silvey, Anita

Abstract

Reviews new picture books, novels, anthologies, and nonfiction works and provides age-level indicators. (CRH)

Published
1985

16. Early Winter Booklist.

Author

Heins, Ethel L.

Abstract

Presents brief book reviews grouped according to the following categories: Christmas and New Year's Day, picture books, stories for younger readers, stories for intermediate readers, stories for older readers, legend, poetry, nonfiction, and books of interest to adults. (RBW)

Published
1984

17. Booklist.

Author

Silvey, Anita

Abstract

Reviews new picture books, poetry, stories, and nonfiction works and provides age-level indicators for each. (EL)

Published
1985

18. Reflections on Nonfiction.

Author

Lasky, Kathryn

Abstract

Disagrees with the attributes two critics give to nonfiction. Stresses presenting the complexity of the world without analyzing it. (EL)

Published
1985

19. Alice and Martin Provensen.

Author

Willard, Nancy

Abstract

Recounts a visit to the Provensens' farm, where they gather much of the inspiration for their children's picture books, and describes their working areas, the nature of their collaboration, and several of their latest projects. (CRH)

Published
1984

20. Beverly Cleary.

Author

Reuther, David

Abstract

Describes in brief some of the personal background of Beverly Cleary and attempts to portray some of the attributes of her writing that have made her popular with two generations of readers. (CRH)

Published
1984

21. A Publisher's Perspective.

Author

Giblin, James Gross

Abstract

Discusses recent nonfiction books for young readers. (FL)

Published
1987

22. 'Auks, Rocks and the Odd Dinosaur.'

Author

Thomson, Peggy

Abstract

The winner of the 1986 Boston Globe-Horn Book award for nonfiction discusses her work. (FL)

Published
1987

23. The Artist at Work: Creating Nonfiction.

Author

Fisher, Leonard Everett

Abstract

Provides an illustrator's description of the life-long development and current workings of his creative process. Emphasizes the importance of art in children's nonfiction books. (ARH)

Published
1988

26. Filling Vases, Lighting Fires.

Author

Carr, Jo

Abstract

Compares imaginatively written nonfiction children's books with textbook treatments of the same material. Finds that many nonfiction books are informational but also not excitingly written. (NKA)

Published
1987

27. Russell Freedman.

Author

Dempsey, Frank J.

Abstract

Presents an appreciation of Russell Freedman, writer of children's nonfiction. Discusses Freedman's life and the development of his craft. (ARH)

Published
1988

28. Newbery Medal Acceptance.

Author

Freedman, Russell

Abstract

Presents the Newbery Medal acceptance speech of Russell Freedman, writer of children's nonfiction. Discusses the place of nonfiction in the world of children's literature, the evolution of children's biographies, and the author's work on "Lincoln." (ARH)

Published
1988

29. Views on Science Books.

Author

Gagne, Sarah

Abstract

Lists and annotates new science books for children on such topics as animals, microbes, plants, and poisons. (GT)

Published
1979

30. Early Spring Booklist.

Author

Heins, Ethel L.

Abstract

Lists and annotates new books for children, arranged according to the following categories: picture books; stories for younger, for intermediate, and for older readers; poetry; and nonfiction. Also lists one book of interest to adults, and a new edition of a story by Thomas Hardy. (GT)

Published
1979

31. Early Winter Booklist.

Author

Heins, Ethel L.

Abstract

Lists and annotates new books for children, arranged according to the following categories: Christmas books; picture books; stories for younger, for intermediate, and for older readers; folklore; poetry; and nonfiction. Also annotates two books of interest to adults: an autobiography of Lucy Boston and an annotated bibliography of children's books on Africa. (GT)

Published
1979

32. Rousseau Reconsidered.

Author

Carr, Jo

Abstract

Examines some of the educational theories of Jean Jacques Rousseau that relate not only to teaching techniques used in modern schools but also to the writing of nonfiction for children. (GT)

Published
1980

33. Early Spring Booklist.

Author

Heins, Ethel L.

Abstract

Lists and annotates new books for children, arranged according to the following categories: picture books; stories for younger, for intermediate, and for older readers; folklore and mythology; and nonfiction. Also annotates two books of interest to adults: a book of folktales from Zaire and a book of essays on contemporary writers for children. (GT)

Published
1980

34. Fall Booklist.

Author

Heins, Ethel L.

Abstract

Lists and annotates new books for children, arranged according to the following categories: picture books; stories for younger, for intermediate, and for older readers; folklore; poetry; and nonfiction. Also annotates a book for adults about creative drama and musical activities for children. (GT)

Published
1979

35. Views on Science Books.

Author

Gagne, Sarah

Abstract

Reviews six new children's books on the topics of animals, biorhythms, and history of science. (GT)

Published
1979

36. Recommended Paperbacks.

Abstract

Lists new paperback books, divided according to the following categories: picture books; stories for younger, for intermediate, and for older readers; folklore and mythology; poetry; and nonfiction. Indicates if and when the original edition was reviewed in this journal. (GT)

Published
1979

37. Summer Booklist.

Author

Heins, Ethel L.

Abstract

Lists and annotates new books for children, arranged according to the following categories: picture books; stories for younger, for intermediate, and for older readers; folklore and mythology; poetry and song; and nonfiction. A book about C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien, of interest to adults, is also annotated. (GT)

Published
1979

38. Views on Science Books.

Author

Stubbs, Harry C.

Abstract

Reviews six books dealing with the following topics: astronomy, chemistry, energy, mathematics, psychology, and myth and science. (FL)

Published
1980

39. New Editions and Reissues.

Abstract

Lists new editions and reissues of books for young readers. Tells when the original book was published and if and when it was reviewed in this journal. (FL)

Published
1980

40. Early Winter Booklist.

Author

Heins, Ethel L.

Abstract

Lists and annotates new books for children, arranged according to the following categories: Christmas books; picture books; stories for younger, for intermediate, and for older readers; folklore; and nonfiction. Also annotates four books of interest to adults. (FL)

Published
1980

41. Early Spring Booklist.

Author

Heins, Ethel L.

Abstract

This annotated bibliography of recently published children's books contains sections describing picture books, stories for younger readers, stories for intermediate readers, stories for older readers, poetry, nonfiction, and books of interest to adults. (MKM)

Published
1981

42. Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Acceptance.

Author

Salvadori, Mario

Abstract

Cautions against underestimating children's intelligence and describes the development of the award winning book, "Building: The Fight against Gravity." (MKM)

Published
1981

43. Late Winter Booklist

Author

Heins, Ethel L.

Abstract

This annotated bibliography of recently published children's books contains sections describing picture books, stories for younger readers, stories for intermediate readers, stories for older readers, folklore, poetry and plays, nonfiction, and books of interest to adults. (MKM)

Published
1981

44. Recommended Paperbacks.

Abstract

This list of recently published paperbacks contains publication information and references to reviews for books in these areas: picture books, stories for younger readers, stories for intermediate readers, stories for older readers, nonfiction, and books of interest to adults. (MKM)

Published
1981

45. Late Winter Booklist.

Author

Heins, Ethel L.

Abstract

Lists and annotates new books for children, arranged according to the following categories: picture books; stories for younger, for intermediate, and for older readers; folklore and legend; poetry; and nonfiction. Also annotates a book for adults about Lewis Carroll. (GT)

Published
1980

46. Fall Booklist.

Author

Beins, Ethel L.

Abstract

Lists and annotates new books for children, arranged according to the following categories: books about Halloween; picture books; stories for younger, for intermediate, and for older readers; poetry; and nonfiction. Also annotates two books of interest to adults: one about school media programs, and one about "Alice in Wonderland." (GT)

Published
1980

47. Outlook Tower.

Author

Cosgrave, Mary Silva

Abstract

Reviews eight new adult books of interest to high school readers. The books reviewed include a historical novel, three personal memoirs, a book of fables, a literary fantasy, and excerpts from the works of naturalists Jean Henri Fabre and Carl Linnaeus. (GT)

Published
1980

48. Late Summer Booklist.

Author

Heins, Ethel L.

Abstract

Lists and annotates new books for children, arranged according to the following categories: picture books; stories for younger, for intermediate, and for older readers; folklore and legends; poetry and songs; and nonfiction. Also annotates a book about folktales that is of interest to adults. (GT)

Published
1980

49. Recommended Paperbacks.

Abstract

Lists recommended paperback books for children in the following categories: picture books; stories for younger, for intermediate, and for older readers; folklore, legend, and mythology; and nonfiction. Tells if and when the original editions were reviewed in this journal. (GT)

Published
1980

50. Views on Science Books.

Author

Gagne, Sarah

Abstract

Describes five new children's books about animals and other books about the development of anesthetics, the effects of bacteria, and the discovery of pheromones (scent chemicals that facilitate communication between members of an animal species). (GT)

Published
1980

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