Sebastian (super Sleuth) and the Egyptian Connection

Sebastian (super Sleuth) and the Egyptian Connection
Author: Mary Blount Christian
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1988
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780027185607

Dog detective Sebastian helps his master find a shipment of stolen Egyptian artifacts that is being smuggled into the country.

Sebastian (super Sleuth) and the Baffling Bigfoot

Sebastian (super Sleuth) and the Baffling Bigfoot
Author: Mary Blount Christian
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1990
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780027182156

Sebastian the dog and his detective master search for Big Foot and other suspects when a guest is attacked by something "big and hairy" at the Sasquatch Inn.

Mysteries in the Classroom

Mysteries in the Classroom
Author: Nancy J. Polette
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2009-10-27
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1591589320

Celebrated author Nancy Polette offers a complete mystery literature guide for primary, intermediate, and middle school mysteries. Librarians and teachers alike will find this engaging title from popular author Nancy Polette a joy to use, and the information it offers is a sure way to engage students in literature. Mysteries in the Classroom introduces 23 reading strategies tied to the National Standards in Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies that can be used with any mystery. Booktalks and activities are presented for 17 favorite mystery series and 6 favorite authors. The book includes hands-on activities to introduce each series and author, booktalks for the Edgar Allan Poe Juvenile Mystery Award winners from 1979 to 2008, and step-by-step directions for turning booktalks into readers theatre presentations. An especially exciting feature is a section contributed by Newberry-award winning author Richard Peck in which he guides budding young writers in coauthoring a mystery with him. Grades 1-6

Popular Series Fiction for K–6 Readers

Popular Series Fiction for K–6 Readers
Author: Rebecca L. Thomas
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Total Pages: 1022
Release: 2009
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Indexes popular fiction series for K-6 readers with groupings based on thematics, consistant setting, or consistant characters. Annotated entries are arranged alphabetically by series name and include author, publisher, date, grade level, genre, and a list of individual titles in the series. Volume is indexed by author, title, and subject/genre and includes appendixes suggesting books for boys, girls, and reluctant/ESL readers.

Young People's Books in Series

Young People's Books in Series
Author: Judith K. Rosenberg
Publisher: Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited
Total Pages: 448
Release: 1992
Genre: Education
ISBN:

This volume describes and lists series published for young people from early elementary grades through high school. Fiction series from 1976 through 1990 (and new titles in existing series through 1991) are included, as well as nonfiction series, which are limited to in-print titles only.

The Latest and Greatest Read-alouds

The Latest and Greatest Read-alouds
Author: Sharron L. McElmeel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 240
Release: 1994
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

This resource focuses on 100 of the best books for the elementary and middle-school classroom. Annotations summarize the plot and provide concise book information to aid selection. Each title is categorized by general reading level. Listening level is categorized by by grade and age.

The Elementary School Library Collection

The Elementary School Library Collection
Author: Brodart
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1224
Release: 1996-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780872721050

A primary source for the continuous development, evaluation, and maintenance of existing collections. Includes books, big books, large type books, periodicals, art and study prints, pictures, sound filmstrips, sound recording discs and cassettes, compact discs, multimedia kits, videocassettes, microcomputer software, videodiscs, and CD-ROM products.