Picturing the World: Informational Picture Books for Children

Description

Enrich your library collection with outstanding informational books that children really want to read. This annotated resource by veteran children's book reviewer Isaacs surveys the best nonfiction/informational titles for ages 3 through 10, helping librarians make informed collection development and purchasing decisions. With information on 250 books, this volume Features an introductory chapter which takes a close look at what makes a successful informational picture book Provides thoughtful descriptions for each title, including complete bibliographic information, age-level guidance, and notes on book awards won Works as curriculum support as well as a tool for elementary RA, with easy-to-use topical organization and a separate subject index Picturing the World is an invaluable aid to librarians and educators in their ongoing search for high quality informational children's books.