Scary, Gross, and Enlightening Books for Boys Grades 3â "12 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781586833442)

Finally, a book to help educators promote sure-fire reading pleasers to boy readers in grades 3-12!

Scary, Gross, and Enlightening: Books for Boys Grades 3-12 is the helpful new reference handbook for educators looking for just the right books to captivate the imaginations of boys in a way that makes reading fun as well as effective.

In chapters than span the full range of categories and genres, Scary, Gross, and Enlightening surveys the latest and greatest titles aimed at boys in the primary and secondary grades, including nonfiction, graphic novels, mystery and adventure, sports, sci-fi and fantasy, humor, history, books that were made into movies, read-aloud titles, and classic works that have stood the test of time. Each chapter suggests a number of appropriate and delightful titles on a specific theme and includes listings of corresponding websites, reproducible lessons, and activities. The book also provides lists of professional titles to support each chapter's theme, as well as research-based strategies for teaching with the suggested books.

Author: Deborah B. Ford
ISBN-10: 1586833448
ISBN-13: 9781586833442
Publisher: Linworth Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2009
Pages: 172
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
LJ Best Reference Sources 11/15/2009 pg. 37
School Library Journal 04/01/2010 pg. 184
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2010 pg. 302