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Best Books for High School Readers: Grades 9-12
This indispensable reading guide and selection tool, updated to include titles published from 2004 through 2008, covers the best fiction and nonfiction for children in grades 9–12. The approximately 15,000 entries include brief but lively annotations, ISBNs, book length and price, grade-level appropriateness, and review citations. New features include indication of titles available in audio format and Lexiles where available. Award-winning and series titles are noted. Use this must-purchase volume to bolster your collection for high school readers and to create thematic and curriculum-oriented reading lists.
1075 pages, Hardcover
First published February 28, 2009
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April 29, 2012Barr, C., & Gillespie, J.T. (2004). Best books for high school readers : grades 9-12. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.
Citation created by: Tom Shaw
Call Number: Z1037 .G4816 2004
Description: This book provides age and grade level appropriate reading lists for both the librarian and high school student.
Content/Scope: Suggested reading selections are listed by category such as “middle ages,” and “family life and problems,” or “ancient Rome.” New and old publications are included on the lists. Entries include review information among the details.
Accuracy/Authority: This book has received mostly positive reviews by reputable review sources.
Arrangement/Presentation: Chapters of the lists are organized by the specific subject the student is interested in reading.
Timeliness/Permanence: This reference book was published in 2004, so its content and relevance will change in the future. New hard copy editions become available regularly and updates will be necessary.
Cost: $45.00
Rational for Selection: Getting students to read is a hard enough task even with high school students. By directing them to interesting topics detailed in this reference book, students can learn the joy of reading, which will in turn direct them to a life long love of learning.
Citation created by: Tom Shaw
Call Number: Z1037 .G4816 2004
Description: This book provides age and grade level appropriate reading lists for both the librarian and high school student.
Content/Scope: Suggested reading selections are listed by category such as “middle ages,” and “family life and problems,” or “ancient Rome.” New and old publications are included on the lists. Entries include review information among the details.
Accuracy/Authority: This book has received mostly positive reviews by reputable review sources.
Arrangement/Presentation: Chapters of the lists are organized by the specific subject the student is interested in reading.
Timeliness/Permanence: This reference book was published in 2004, so its content and relevance will change in the future. New hard copy editions become available regularly and updates will be necessary.
Cost: $45.00
Rational for Selection: Getting students to read is a hard enough task even with high school students. By directing them to interesting topics detailed in this reference book, students can learn the joy of reading, which will in turn direct them to a life long love of learning.
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April 30, 2012Gillespie, J.T. (2004) Best Books for High School Readers, Grades 9-12
ISBN – 1591580846 $45.00
Content/Scope: Reviews popular/appropriate books for high school aged children published between the years 2001-2003.
Accuracy/Authority: Has been well-received in the field, cannot find any direct reference to the authority of Gillespie.
Arrangement/Presentation: This work is a reading guide and selection tool for fiction and nonfiction teen reading material. It is arranged thematically and in alphabetical order.
Rationale: Great tool for anyone working with teens and reading.
Professional Review: http://www.worldcat.org/title/best-bo...
ISBN – 1591580846 $45.00
Content/Scope: Reviews popular/appropriate books for high school aged children published between the years 2001-2003.
Accuracy/Authority: Has been well-received in the field, cannot find any direct reference to the authority of Gillespie.
Arrangement/Presentation: This work is a reading guide and selection tool for fiction and nonfiction teen reading material. It is arranged thematically and in alphabetical order.
Rationale: Great tool for anyone working with teens and reading.
Professional Review: http://www.worldcat.org/title/best-bo...
September 7, 2015
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1075 pages, 11100 books
1075 pages, 11100 books
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