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Come visit the Educational Materials Center!

TeachersPet@evpl — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:24:00 GMT

We are replacing missing copies and completing series as well as adding new books - be sure to check us out!

A retired teacher donated several Dover coloring books: Southwest Indians; Life in Ancient Polynesia; Children's Folk Costumes; Story of Hawaii; Kaleidoscopic Design; Make Your Own Calendar; Create Your Own Pictures; Celtic Design; Traditional Designs from India; Wild Animals; Shipwrecks and Sunken Treasures; Celtic Gods and Heroes; Amazing Animals; Norse Gods and Goddesses; Zoo Animals; Nature Fantasies; A Walk in the Woods; National Parks; Search-a-Word; and Constellations of the Night Sky. Dover has a wonderful website: www.doverpublications.com

What's Black and White and Reid All Over? Three parts: Humor Programs for the Preschool Crowd; Humor Programs for the School-Age Crowd, and The Funniest Books in Your Library. Parts 1 and 2 each include five programs with books, movement activity, songs, finger plays, poems. etc. Part 3 has picture books, easy readers, graphic novels/manga, chapter books, poetry, folkore, and songs, with a write-up for each entry.

JUST FOR FUN: try these series: Brain Teasers (books for grade 2 and grade 3) and Mind Twisters (books for grade 2 and grade 3). Solve puzzles, riddles, mazes, word searches, codes, and more. Also, Sudoku with three types of puzzles at three levels of difficulty (books for grade 1, grade 2, and grade 3).

Graphic Organizers for (Social Studies), (Science), (Reading), (Writing). 58-60 different ready-to-reproduce organizers (such as circle, bar, line, pictograph, columns, and many, many more). What a great way to sort information!

Perfect for right now! International Spring and Summer Festivals. Includes facts, patterns, and activities for holidays and celebrations from all seven continents. Grades 1-6.

Food for Thought: literature-based thematic units for each month of the year. Grades PK-2. Books, activities, games, and patterns for apples, pumpkins, popcorn, cookies, soup, chocolate, pickles, eggs, pizza, berries, ice cream, and cake.

25 Science Mini-Books for Emergent Readers. Grades K-1. Books on animals, human body, plants, earth, and sky. Includes information, recommended books, activities, and games as well as eight-page books to assemble.

Ready-To-Make Science Bulletin Boards. Ideas for plants, animals, human body, growth and development, microorganisms, astronomy, meteorology, geology, oceanography, energy, environment, and many more.

Quick and Easy Costumes and Plays. Patterns and plays for many animals and flowers.

Creative Teaching Through Picture Books for Middle School Students. Many age-related activities and related books for 27 picture books.

Sight Word Manipulatives for Reading Success. Grades K-2. Flash cards, fold-up books, puzzles, and many other engaging ideas, activities, reproducible patterns, teaching tips, and much more.

Everything for Early Learning. Grades 1-2. Develop essential basic skills through activities in reading, writing, and math. Just an incredible number of activities!

Math Hooks 1. Grades K-2. More than 30 really neat and easy activities and games.

Math & Stories. Grades K-3. Features 29 favorite picture books to use in a whole new way.

Shortcuts for (Colors & Shapes), (Early Reading), (Early Writing). Grades PK-1. Lacing cards, charts, matching, tangrams, badges, take-home notes, word cards, patterns, awards, practice boards, and more.

TEACHERS TAKE SPECIAL NOTE!: Writing Effective Report Card Comments. Hundreds of comments for math, reading, science, attendance, work habits, homework, above and below average students, year-end messages, and many more. Clear, concise, and constructive comments.

Literacy Work Stations: Making Centers Work. Each chapter includes how to introduce the station, materials, what to model, how to solve problems, how to differentiate, how to assess, and reflection questions. Chapters include stations for Big Books, Writing, Drama, ABC/Word Study, Poetry, and Other. There is also a chapter for setting up a classroom library.

1-2-3 Magic for Teachers: effective classroom discipline Pre-K through Grade 8. Nine parts, including administrative issues, using at different grade levels, your relationship with students, specific applications, and managing undesirable behavior.

Follow-the-Directions: step-by-step directions and writing prompts that guide children to draw pictures and write stories about them. Grades K-2. Includes a wide variety of animals, transportation, weather, etc. Neat book!

Sandwich Bag Science: 25 easy, hands-on activities that teach key concepts in physical, earth, and life sciences - and meet the science standards. Grades 4-8. We also have Soda Bottle Science and Coffee Can Science.

40 Sensational Sight Word Games. Grades K-2. Includes a list of the 220 Dolch Basic Sight Word Vocabulary List, with 100 reproducible word cards. Includes several pages for take-home activities and a wide variety of games.

Hope to see you soon!

New Educational Materials Books

TeachersPet@evpl — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 16:55:00 GMT

I hope you will find many of these books useful!

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EARLY AGES

1001 Fun Ways to Play: quick easy activities for your baby and child. Great ideas and enriching activities!

The Giant Encyclopedia of Transition Activities for Children 3 to 6. Over 600 activities. Chapters include arrivals, cleanup, fingerplays, gross motor, outdoor, rainy day ideas, and rest time. Includes indexes for books and songs.

And the Cow Jumped Over the Moon!: over 650 activities to teach toddlers using familiar rhymes and songs. More than 250 songs, rhymes, and chants, with multiple activities. Appendix has a listing by ten themes. Includes an American Sign Language chart of over 50 signs. Also includes indexes for Children's Books; Songs; and Chants and Rhymes.

L Is For Lion: and other playful alphabet fun by Between the Lions award-winning PBS Kids literacy series. Each letter of the alphabet has two full pages of activities and ideas, including food, games, songs, poems, recipes, vocabulary, photographs, and book suggestions.

Wild About Learning Centers. Each activity includes a list of materials, instructions, a vocabulary list, a skill focus, and theme connections. Twelve chapters (animals, clothing, colors, families, food, etc.). Learning centers include ABC's, art, library, math, sand table, and writing.

Wild About Group Time: simple literacy plans for preschool. Ten chapters/100 plans focus on a familiar early childhood topic, and include vocabulary words, questions, related books, and learning goals. Chapters include families, feelings, helping, food, and silly stories.

Preschool Health and Safety Matters. Nine chapters, reproducibles, check lists, and food pyramid.

SPECIFICALLY FOR THE TEACHER: Preschool Classroom Management: 150 teacher-tested techniques. Nine chapters and resources for books, videos, organizations, journals, magazines, and websites.

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGES

Integrating Science and Literature. Each section contains a teacher's guide, science activities page, student activity pages, and thematic activities page. Sections: measurement, nutrition, seasons, weather, plants, animals, habitats, and astronomy.

202 Science Investigations: exciting adventures in earth, life, and physical sciences. Many, many topics in each of the three categories.

Nature Activity Book series. Eight books: Arctic Wildlife; Australian Wildlife; Birds; Dinosaurs; Great Lakes Wildlife; Mammals; Pond Life; Southwest Desert Wildlife. Games and activities: crosswords, origami, word searches, coloring pages, drawing, mazes, dot-to-dot, and more!

Adorable Wearables that Teach About the Human Body. Includes Brain Hat, Vision Goggles, Arm Bones Band, Muscle Sleeve, Digestion Necktie, and more. Each project includes reproducible patterns, lessions, vocabulary, literature connections, and cross-curricular activities.

30 Fun Ways to Learn with Blocks and Boxes. Individual and small group activities that explore construction, collaborative play, and basic math concepts.

30 Fun Ways to Learn with Clay and Squishy Stuff. Tactile adventures that build social and communication skills.

30 Fun Ways to Learn About Writing. Labeling objects, making lists, and writing notes.

Comprehensive Curriculum of Basic Skills. Four books, over 500 pages each, with grade-appropriate activities for math, reading, reading comprehension, English, spelling, and writing. Aligned to State and National Standards.

Every Book is a Social Studies Book: how to meet standards wtih picture books, K-6. Twelve chapters including culture, places, power, science, civic ideals. Three picture books are featured per chapter.

30 Fun Ways to Learn About Music, 30 Fun Ways to Learn About Time and Money and 30 Fun Ways to Learn About Counting. Each activity includes materials list, vocabulary words, ideas for expanding the activity, and learning goals.

Holiday Crafting and Baking with Kids: gifts, sweets, and treats for the whole family! 26 festive projects, for autumn, Thanksgiving, Christian and Jewish holidays, Kwanzaa, and the New Year. Includes templates.

SPECIFICALLY FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND PUBLIC LIBRARIANS, TEACHERS, STORYTELLERS, AND CAMP COUNSELORS: Tell Along Tales! Playing with participation stories. 25 adapted tales from the Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Korea, Norway, Spain, and West Africa. Appropriate for Gr. K-6.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL AGES

Origami From Around the World. 104 origami projects with an international flavor: Buddha, Celtic helmet, geisha, Chinese junk, suit of armor, and more.

Best Poems. (middle level). Seven units about different forms and meanings of poetry.

Best Short Stories. (introductory level). Ten stories (Yep, Poe, Thurber, Aiken, Bradbury)

Best Short Stories. (middle level). Ten stories (London, Myers, Singer).

Best Nonfiction. (introductory level). Seven selections.

Best Nonfiction. (middle level). Seven selections.

Best Plays. (middle level) Seven selections.

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I hope you enjoy these! Please visit the Ed Mat area in the READ Center at Central Library anytime!

Celebrate National Young Readers Week!

Blazer@evpl — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:10:00 GMT

Celebrate National Young Readers Week with EVPL! Visit any of our 8 library locations or the book bus this week to vote for your favorite books. Children ages 2 - 8th grade may select their top 3 choices on a picture ballot. Submit that ballot for a chance to win Prizes! All votes will be tallied and the EVPL top book choices will be announced. Voting takes place Saturday, November 5th through Monday, November 14th.

Book selections were taken from the 2011-2012 Young Hoosier Book Award Nominees. The Nominees are divided into three age categories: ages 2 through 2nd grade, Intermediate and Middle Grades. Please select the appropriate ballot to fill out, and be sure to include your name and information on the back. Only one ballot per child will be accepted.

I've chosen my favorites....have you?

And still more books in the Educational Materials area

TeachersPet@evpl — Fri, 20 May 2011 17:59:00 GMT

Yes, we have new books in the Educational Materials area - but first, I want to invite you to come see our totally renovated Educational Materials area - it will be so much more convenient for you to find books. We withdrew books that have not circulated for a while (look for them at the August Public Library Friends Booksale), have merged Special Resources books into the regular Educational Materials books, have focused on teaching materials, have moved books specificially for parents upstairs, have relabeled, and in general have just re-organized - it really is quite an improvement!

MONTESSORI

We have added quite a few books about the Maria Montessori method of education. Here are a few:

Maria Montessori: the discovery of the child translated by M.J. Costelloe

The Advanced Montessori Method: the Montessori Elementary Material by Maria Montessori

The Tao of Montessori: reflections on compassionate teaching by Catherine McTamaney

Dr. Montessori's Own Handbook by Maria Montessori

Spontaneous Activity in Education: the advanced Montessori method by Maria Montessori

Montessori Madness: a parent to parent argument for Montessori education by Trevor Eissler

OTHER NEW BOOKS OF INTEREST

Let's Pretend: 50 start-to-finish preschool programs by Rebecca Bane. Each theme includes an introduction, materials needed, step-by-step program example, additional props, final thoughts, and color photographs. Topics include: camping, winter, beach, zoo, firefighters, garden, Western, jungle safari, etc.

100 Essential Forms for New Teachers by Linda Beech. Grades K-5. Includes cd. Eleven sections, some of which are Before School Begins; Getting Acquainted; Classroom Library; Currrciulum Areas; Assessment and Evaluation; and Home-School Connection.

Destination Collaboration 1: a complete research focused curriculum guidebook to educate 21st century learners in grades 3-5 by Danielle DuPuis. Four chapters: Notetaking; Public Access Catalog; Informational Text; and Online Resources. Each includes 2-3 lesson plans for each grade level. Includes plans, interactive electronic activities, manipulatives, worksheets, and presentations.

Mastering the Mechanics: ready-to-use lessons for modeled, guided, and independent editing by Linda Hoyt. Grades 6-8. Includes a year-long planner and a skills continuum, and a cd which has reproducible forms and student writing samples. The cycles are ten minutes a day for three days, and covers editing, revising, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, etc.

American Legends & Tall Tales by Steven Petruccio. One of my favorites - a Dover Coloring Book. Includes pictures to color and information about over twenty characters of history and folklore, including Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, Annie Oakley, and Casey Jones.

Camp Summer Read: how to create your own summer reading camp by C. Kay Gooch. Organized as a checklist, the book is a step--by-step guide that includes multiple book lists, read-aloud lists, and dozens of book-based activities. If you are not quite ready to start a camp, the reading activities and ideas can easily be applied to a classroom or home setting.

AND DON'T FORGET: The kick-off for the Summer Reading Program is this Sunday, May 22nd, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. here at Central Library. The theme is "One World, Many Stories".

Some great new books in the Ed Mat area

TeachersPet@evpl — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:27:00 GMT

PRESCHOOL

Let's Pretend: 50 start-to-finish preschooler programs by Rebecca Bane. Fifty programs, with a wide vareity of themes such as camping, parades, farm, safari, dogs, and recycling. Each program includes an introduction, materials needed, step-by-step program example, additional props, final thoughts, and color photographs.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

More Ten-Minute Plays for Middle School Performers by Rebecca Young. These eighteen plays are for two to seven actors, with no props or costumes needed.

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MIXED GRADES

Ready-to-Use Activities and Materials on Coastal Indians: a complete sourcebook for teachers K-8 by Dana Newmann, part of the "Native Americans Resource Library" series (the others are Desert Indians, Plains Indians, and Woodland Indians. Each volume includes four major sections: Their History and Culture; Activities for the Classroom; Ready-to-Use Reproducible Activities; and Teacher's Resource Guide.

Gotcha Again for Guys!: more nonfiction books to get boys excited about reading by Kathleen Baxter. The sixth in the series, this volume covers books published between 2007 and 2009. It is organized into twelve thematic chapters, each of which offers booktalks and further recommendations. This volume also includes new features, such as reproducible booklists, profiles of authors, and interviews. Some specific chapters are: Sports; Disasters and Mysteries; Gross and Disgusting; Creepy-Crrawly Creatures; Prehistoric Creatures; American Journeys; Animals; Science; Machines and the Military; Around the World; Hot Topics; and Creativity.

Once Upon a Sign: using American Sign Language to engage, entertain, and teach all children by Kim Taylor-DiLeva. Currently ASL is the third most used language in the United States, and this book includes program ideas for infants and toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, 'tweens, and teens, as well as reproducible templates.

Storytimes for Children by Stephanie Bauman, editor. Includes themed storytimes, with suggestions for opening and closing sessions, crafts and activities, songs, poems, fingerplays, and movements. The chapters are targeted for 0-2 year olds; 3-4's; 5-6's; 7-8's; 9-10's, and 11-12 year olds.

Child Psychology and Development for Dummies by Laura Smith. This is an informational guide to cognitive development at every stage of a child's life from pregnancy through the teen years, and expert tips and guidance on how to diagnose, treat, and overcome the cognitive barriers that impede learning and development.

1-2-3 Magic: effective discipline for children 2-12 by Thomas Phelan. 25th anniversary revised 4th edition. Stresses controlling obnoxious behavior, encouraging good behavior, and strengthening relationships.

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SUMMER READING PROGRAM

The Summer Reading Program kick-off will be on Sunday, May 22nd at Central Library. This year's theme is "One World, Many Stories", and we have a perfect new book in the Ed Mat area:

Booktalking Around the World: great global reads for ages 9-14 by Sonja Cole. Includes fiction and nonfiction selections, booktalks, and booklists for many countries from all seven continents as well as three ancient civilizations.

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Some Neat New Books in the Educational Materials Area

TeachersPet@evpl — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:53:00 GMT

We have several in a new series called Travel Through (country): come on a journey of discovery. The subjects we just received are the British Isles, the Caribbean, France, India, Japan, Russia, and Spain. Each title includes a locator map and essential statics, activity pages, and diary extracts, poscards, and e-mails written from a child's perspective. Lots of attractive color photos.

Also new is American Folklore, Legends, and Tall Tales for Readers Theatre. Grades 4-8. 23 scripts, in chapters titled: Heroes and Heroines; Tall Tales and Large Lies; Rascals and Ruffians; Magic and Myth; and Ballads and Songs. The beginning of each chapter includes information about the overall time in history and information about the specific tale included. Includes instructions on how to manage readers theatre, including staging directions and four pages of more teacher resources.

And more books about American history: Two are from the Native Americans Resource Library: Ready-to-Use Activities and Materials on Desert Indians: a complete sourcebook for Teachers K-8, and Woodland Indians. Includes information, crafts to do, and reproducible activities, with recommendations for lower, middle, and upper grades. Gateways to Westward Expansion: using literature and primary sources to enhance reading instruction and historical understanding, for grades 4-12, covers ten topics, with bibliographies and reproducibles. The ten chapters: The Lewis and Clark Expedition; The Santa Fe Trail; The Alamo; The Oregon Trail; The Transcontinental Railroad; The Buffalo Soldiers; Indian Boarding Schools; Cowboys and Longhorns; The Orphan Trains, and The Women of the Westward Movement. Each chapter includes historical background, primary source documents, and a graphic organizer. The fourth new one is States and Capitals for grades 4-5, which includes tips for writing a state report. Lots of different activities and memory prompts to help students learn state names, locations, and capitals.

If you are using a specific book or author in your classroom, be sure to go to our website and in the catalog search box type in "A Guide for Using", "Literature Circle Guide" and "Teaching with Favorite" as titles - and you will be amazed of books we have that can help you! Today we added A Guide for using The Mitten in the Classroom and A Guide for Using The Tale of Despereaux in the Classroom.

Other new books include The Parents' Guide to Baby Signs: early communication with your infant - this is a very practical guide. Get Up and Move with Nonfiction, for grades 4-8, covers Science; Mathematics; Geography; and U.S. History. Includes over 100 kinesthetic activities. A Core Collection for Young Adults: second edition, part of the Teens @ the Library series, covers many annotated core collections such as Adventure Tales, Cautionary Novels, Historical Fiction, and many more. Each book listed includes suggested grade levels and a summary paragraph. Also includes several appendixes and a cd. 417 pages.

And I saved the best for last: kidsram Tales Story Theater Using the Ancient Chinese Puzzle. Grades 2-6. Contains adapted tales from around the world, which can be told by the teacher or performed by the students. Roles include storytellers, tangram artists, and chorus members. Line drawings show how each tangram piece should be placed, not just the overall outline. Includes reproducible tangram patterns and figures.

Calling all educators!

TeachersPet@evpl — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:06:00 GMT

Wow - we just received some great series of books available for check-out from the Educational Materials area.

We have a series called Draw*Write*Now: a drawing and handwriting course for kids! - eight books which are collections of drawing and handwriting lessons developed by an elementary school teacher and classroom tested by over 800 children. Over 150 lessons. The themes are: Book 1: On the Farm, Kids & Critters, Storybook Characters. Book 2 - Christopher Columbus, Autumn Harvest, The Weather. Book 3: Native Americans, North America, The Pilgrims. Book 4: The Polar Regions, The Arctic, The Antarctic. Book 5: The United States, From Sea to Sea, Moving Forward. Book 6: Animals and Habitats - on Land, Ponds and Rivers, Oceans. Book 7: Animals of the World, Part 1: Tropical Forests, Northern Forests, Forests Down Under. Book 8: Animals of the World, Part II: Savannas, Grasslands, Mountains and Deserts. This series won several awards, including the Learning Magazine Teachers' Choice Award.

Another series is The "Original" Monthly Idea Book - we have the January through April books. For grades PK-3. Each of these Each Teacher's Friend Monthly Ideas Book is filled with dozens of ideas, patterns, crafts, and reproducible activities. Also included in each book's 144 pages: shape book patterns, motivational awards, open-ended games, celebrations, and award-winning bulletin board patterns. I especially like the patterns.

The third series we received are Travel through : come on a journey of discovery. The individual book topics are: America, Australia, Brazil, China, and Egypt. Each book includes a locator map, essential statistics, and activity pages. Also included are activities to develop thinking skills (research, recall of facts, understanding, knowledge and skills, analytical thinking, creativity, and how to form opinions and evaluate consequences of decision. Further activities are listed based on different learning styles (linguistic learners, logicall and mathematical learners, visual learners, kinesthetic learners, musical learners, interpersonal learners, intrapersonal learners, and naturalistic learners).

The United States of Storytelling: folktales and true stories form the (Eastern States and Western States. Appropriate for grades 3-8, but specifically for grades 4-6. The Mississippi River is used as the dividing line. Includes numerical rank and date the state entered the union. The chapter on Indiana includes 5 stories. Extensive bibliography and contact information for featured storytellers.

We also received some interesting individual books:

Science Question of the Day: 180 standards-based questions that engage students in quick review of key content - and get them ready for the tests. Grades 3-6. Questions are from life, earth, and physical science. Sample question: "Beavers change their habitat by cutting trees to build dams. The dams are their homes. What could happen to an ecosystem with too many beavers?"

Conversations with Great Teachers by Bill Smoot. Published by Indiana University Press. 10 chapters, with a total of 151 articles: Teaching in the School Room; Teaching in the College Classroom; Teaching the Healers; Teaching the Creators and Performers, Teaching the Fixers and Makers, Teaching the Athletes, Growing the Body and Spirit; Teaching at the Bottom and on the Edge; Teaching the Protectors; and Teaching in the Corridors of Power.

Winter is a great time to read books from the Educational Materials Area

TeachersPet@evpl — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:45:00 GMT

Some new books that might be of interest to you:

INFANTS AND TODDLERS

Totally for Twos by The Mailbox. More than 290 simple and fun activities, covering Social and Emotional Development; Early Language and Math Skills; Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays; Art and Sensosry Explorations; and Gross-Motor and Fine-Motor Development.

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PRESCHOOL

The Complete Daily Curriculum for Early Childhood by Pam Schiller. Over 1,200 easy activities to support multiple intelligences and learning styles.

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ELEMENTARY

Meet the Teacher: how to help your child navigate elementary school by Betty Borowski. Tips cover a variety of topics, such as homework, report cards, conflict, good study skills, special education, bullying, and peer pressure.

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MIXED GRADES

The Big Illinois Reproducible Activity Book and The Big Indiana Reproducible Activity Book by Carole Marsh. Coloring, posters, games, history, legend, lore, word jumbles, writing, hidden pictures, dot-to-dot, mazes, matching, word searches, riddles, crossword puzzles.

Show Time!: Music, Dance, and Drama Activities for Kids by Lisa Bany-Winters. Ages 6-12. More than 80 activities to develop skills as singers, dancers, and actors. Includes several easy to read scripts.

The Big Book of Native American Activities by Carole Marsh. Historic landmarks, famous women, legends, famous chiefs, tribes, code deciphers, mazes, word scrambles, word search, and crossword puzzles.

200 Projects to Strengthen Your Art Skills by Valerie Colston. An incredible variety of activities for so many different art forms!

Coast to Coast: exploring state book awards by Janet Hilbun. State book awards have been given since 1940, and today there are 190 awards given by 49 states. Seven chapters. interviews with famous authors. indiana has three awards: Best Books of Indiana; Eliot Rosewater High School Book Award; and Young Hoosier Book Award.

Neal-Schuman Guide to Recommended Children's Books and Media for Use with Every Elementary Subject by Kathryn Matthew. Chapters: Mathematics; Science; English; Language Arts; Social Studies; Health; Sports, Recreation, and Dance; Art; and Music. Listed by Author, Illustrator, Title, and Subject. 356 pages, more than 1,000 recommendations for books, videos, software, cds, dvds, and internet sites.

The Right to Be Out: sexual orientation and gender identity in America's public schools by Stuart Biegel. A safe and supportive educational environment for all students is a necessity, but often kids who are ***, gay, bisexual, or transgender are bullied, discriminated against, endure violence, and commit suicide. Two parts: The Law: the Emergence of the Right to be Out and Public Policy: Implementing the Right to be Out.

Boys and Girls Learn Differently: a guide for teachers and parents by Michael Gurian. 10th Anniversary Edition, revised and updated. Six chapters: How the Brain Learns: Inherent Differences Between Boys and Girls; How Brain-Based Differences Affect Boys and Girls; The Ultimate Preschool and Kindergarten Classroom; The Ultimate Elementary School Classroom; The Ultimate Middle School Classroom; and The Ultimate High School Classroom.

Beyond Discipline: from compliance to community by Alfie Kohn. 10th Anniversary Edition. chapters: The Nature of Children; Blaming the Kids; Bribes and Threats; Punishment Lite; How Not to Get Control of the Classroom; A Classroom of Their Choosing; The Classroom as Community,; and Solving Problems Together.

Children's Core Collection: twentieth edition. 2,318 pages. Entries for over 11,000 books. Part 1, the Classified Collection, is arranged according to the Dewey Decimal Classical system, followed by Fiction, Story Collections, and Easy Books. part 2 is an Author, Title, and Subject Index.

Readers' Advisory for Children and 'Tweens by Penny Peck. 12 chapters, including books for ages birth to five; emergent readers; transitional readers; 'tweens; multicultural books, nonfiction books, folklore, poety, and graphic novels. Includes booklists and dozens of websites.

A Family of Readers: the book lover's guide to children's and young adult literature by Roger Sutton. Nine chapters, four parts: Reading to Them; Reading with Them; Reading on their Own; and Leaving Them Alone.

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SPECIAL NEEDS

Life after High School: a guide for students with disabilities and their families. by Susan Yellin. 13 chapters, including the law, colleges, money, and work

DVDs in the Educational Materials Area

TeachersPet@evpl — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:33:00 GMT

We received a great selection of DVDs for the Educational Materials area!

Titles include:

All About Attention Deficit Disorder

Asperger Syndrome for Dad: becoming an even better father to your child with Asperger Syndrome

Baby See 'n Sign. Vol 1: Object-word association Vol. 2 - Beginning abstract concepts. Ages 6 months and up. Over 160 signs.

Baby's First Year: Child Care

Baby's First Year: Emotional Adjustment to Parenthood

Baby's First Year: Health

Fifty Tips for Child Safety

Health for Children: Safety Awareness

I Am Your Child: Your Healthy Baby (also a Spanish Version Su Bebe Saludable). Practical advice for parents

Language Partners: building a strong foundation - for newly identified babies who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families

A Mother's Courage: talking back to autism

OT for Children with Autism, Special Needs, & Typical

A Place of Our Own: early childhood solutions: special needs

Skill-Building Buddies: Handling Transitions and Change

Skill-Building Buddies: Sharing and Taking Turns (for children with ASD and other social interaction challenges)

Successfully Educating Preschoolers with Special Needs

Touchpoints: a guide to understanding your child's physical, emotional, and behavioral development. By Dr. T. Berry Brazelton.

Watch Me Learn: Vol. 1 A New Beginning: basic life skills

Watch Me Learn: Vol. 3 School Days: children learn from other children

Yoga for Children with Special Needs

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS NEW BOOKS

TeachersPet@evpl — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Here are more books you might be interested in:

FOREIGN LANGUAGE COLLECTION

EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMMING EN ESPANOL: Mother Goose on the Loose programs for bilingual learners by Betsy Diamant-Cohen. Resources include a CD-ROM, ready-to-present script, tips for working with Latino communities, research summary, and more.

SPECIAL NEEDS

KNOWING JESSE: a mother's story of grief, grace, and everyday bliss by Marianne Leone (wife of the actor Chris Cooper). Conveys the mother's unwavering courage, unbounded love, and perseverance in the face of adversity.

FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT: a crash course on Down syndrome for brothers and sisters by Brian Skotko. Nine chapters with road term headings (for example: Detour Ahead: sorting out your feelings).

LEARNING DISABILITIES A TO Z: a complete guide to learning disabilities from Preschool to Adulthood by Corinne Smith. Four parts, twelve chapters, four appendices.

THE K&W GUIDE TO COLLEGES FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES OR ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER. 10th Edition. A resource book for students, parents, and professionals. Profiles 357 schools and information on 1,000 more. Covers admission requirements, services available, policies and procedures regarding course waivers or substitutions, and contact information

REFERENCE SECTION (cannot be checked out)

KIDS LIKE ME LEARN ABC'S by Laura Ronay. Board book. Sign language for each letter of the alphabet, with photographs of children with Down syndrome.

THE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE HANDSHAPE DICTIONARY by Richard Tennant. More than 1,900 sign illustrations, 327 new signs, and complete index of English vocabulary for all signs.

BABIES/YOUNG CHILDREN

TEN THINGS EVERY CHILD NEEDS for the best start in life! DVD, 60 minutes running time. Features child development experts. Topics: interaction; communication; relationship; play; music; reading; care; touch; self-esteem; and safety.

RAISING CONFIDENT READERS: how to teach your child to read and write - from baby to age 7 by Dr. J. Richard Gentry. Based on five phases of literacy development. Recommendations for at-home activities, books, strategies for overcoming dyslexia, and checklists.

MIXED GRADES

WINDOWS ON THE WORLD: international books for elementary and middle grade readers by Rosanne Blass. 475 entries on recommended titles with bibliographic information and annotations. Comprehensive author/title/subject index. Organized by country and culture. Divided into books appropriate for ages 4-8 and 8-12.

TEACHING GRAPHIC NOVELS: practical strategies for the secondary ELA classroom by Katie Monnin. "ELA" stands for "English Language Arts". Six chapters, extensive apprendices, reference lists, and websites.

REACHING BOYS TEACHING BOYS: stragegies that work - and why by Michael Reeichert. More than 100 detailed examples of classroom activities. Three parts: Effective Lessons, Effective Relationships, and Lessons for Educators.

Educational Materials area under reorganization!

TeachersPet@evpl — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:45:00 GMT

PLEASE PARDON OUR MESS! We are currently reorganizing the Educational Materials area here in the READ Center at Central Library, and you may have difficulty finding the book you want - just ask for help!

New Books you might be interested in:

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ALL AGES

DISCIPLINE WITHOUT STRESS, PUNISHMENTS OR REWARDS: how teachers and parents promote responsibility and learning by Marvin Marshall. Six chapters: Reducing Stress; Motivating: Raising Responsibility: Promoting Learning; Teaching; and Parenting.

SOCIAL READERS: promoting reading in the 21st century by Leslie Preddy. Offers more than 50 specific project ideas for promoting reading in the classroom, school library, or public library. Each project includes a description, cost estimate, planning time needed, suggested supplies, and instructions. Topics include sharing, involvement, book promotions, social networking, and developing informed readers. Chapters: Entertainment; Active Participation; Control and Choice; and Technology.

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READERS THEATRE

HELLO HI-LO: readers theatre math by Jeff Sanders. Fifteen plays, each of which includes various levels of readability: 1-4, 5-6, and 7-8 grades. Includes extended activities.

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PRESCHOOL

1,000 FINGERPLAYS & ACTION RHYMES: a sourcebook & DVD by Barbara Scott. Nine chapters: Ants to Bees; Bubbles to Circus; Clothing to Dragons; Ducks to Flowers and Gardens; Frogs and Toads to Mice; Monkeys and Crocodiles to Pigs; Pizza to Scarecrows; Shapes to Teeth; and Transportation to Zoo.

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SPECIAL NEEDS

THE LEARNING TREE: overcoming learning disabilities from the ground up by Stanley Greenspan. Practical advice for parents, from infnacy through high school. Four parts: The Learning Tree Approach; The Trunk; The Roots; and The Branches

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ESPECIALLY FOR LIBRARIANS

THE SHOESTRING LIBRARY by Sheryl Fullner. Organized around 300 hints - more than 114 of which are green alternatives - for running a library in tough economic times. Two parts - the support section and the physical plant section. Instructions are practical and thorough, concentrating on reuse, repurposing, and recycling.

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SPECIAL SERVICE FOR TEACHERS AND HOME EDUCATORS

TeachersPet@evpl — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:57:00 GMT

We have a wonderful service for you teachers and home educators. Just call the READ Center at 428-8225 and tell us you would like to place a teacher's request. You will need to provide your name, contact information (telephone number or e-mail), school or home school, grade level, and theme or topic. I will then pull books for you from the Educational Materials area, children's non-fiction, and children's fiction, clean the books, and check them out to you for six weeks instead of the usual three weeks. Then all you have to do is pick up the books here at the READ Center and then return them directly to the READ Center desk. Last year I pulled over 5,500 books for teachers, and I want to surpass that number this year! And this is the very favorite part of my job! Just keep in mind I might need several days to get your books ready, depending upon my work schedule and number of other teacher requests. Hope to hear from you soon! Jan

School is Starting - check out these new Educational Materials Books!

TeachersPet@evpl — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:23:00 GMT

PRESCHOOL

Everyday Play: fun games to develop the fine motor skills your child needs for school by Christy Isbell. Really neat, easy-to-do activities organized by age, which are inexpensive and use few or no materials.

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GAMES AND PUZZLES FROM THE TREE HOUSE: over 200 challenges by Mary Pope Osborne. Mazes, crosswords, secret codes, dot-to-dot, and many more.

TEN WEEK-by-WEEK SIGHT WORD PACKETS by Lisa McKeon. Grades K-2. For teaching the first 100 words from the Dolch List. Tracing, sorting, word-building, word searches.

MATH GAMES AND PUZZLES: based on Sylvan's techniques by Amy Kraft. 4th and 5th grades

SEASHORE LIFE: educational games and activities for kids of all ages by James Kaven. A Pocket Naturalist Activity Book. Dot-to-dot, origami, word scramble, word search, mazes, etc. A really wonderful resource.

FAIRY TALES IN THE CLASSROOM: treaching students to write stories with meaning through traditional tales by Veronika Charles. Ten chapters, including The Children and the Ogre; The Animal Bride; Magic Objects, and Expression Response Through Drawing

TEACHING THINKING SKILLS WITH PICTURE BOOKS K-3 by Nancy Polette. Over 35 skills, ranging from analogy to hypothesizing to visual perception. Reproducibles.

SEE IT, SAY IT, DO IT: the parent's and teacher's action guide to creating successful students and confident kids by Lynn Hellerstein. Practical, step-by-step strategies and activities to enhance visualization skills.

BEYOND LEVEL BOOKS: supporting early and transitional readers in grades K-5 by Karen Szymusiak. Includes examples of classroom, instruction, mini-lessons, strategies for small-group instruction, assessment techniques, and student work.

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TEACHING THE GRAPHIC NOVEL edited by Stephen Tabachnick. Thirty-four essays, five parts.

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WHAT DOES A LION SAY? and other playful language games by the Between the Lions staff, based on the PBS Kids Literacy Series. Ages 3 and up. This is great!

ART WITH ANYTHING: 52 weeks of fun using everyday stuff by Mary Ann Kohl. Ages 4-10. Aluminum foil, bubble wrap, buttons, coffee filters, duct tape, egg cartons, lids, paper plates, rocks, sand, yarn, etc., etc., etc. Five different activities for each week!

FAMILY LITERACY STORYTIMES: ready-made storytimes suitable for the whole family by Kathryn Totten. Two parts: Family Literacy Storytime Basics (purpose, needs of the adult, needs of the child, basics, organizations) and Family Literacy Storytime Programs (planning, music, nursery rhymes, stories and action rhymes, patterns, ready to use themes).

STORYTELLING: art and technique by Ellin Greene. Four parts: History and Practice; An International Perspective; Stories; and Resources for the Storyteller

MORE STORYTIME ACTION! by Jennifer Bromann. Five chapters: Interactive Storytime; Storytelling: Selecting and Preparing Stories; Book Selection for Interactive Storytime; 20 Theme-Based Plans; and 2,000+ Ideas for Making 520 Picture Books Interactive

STORY TIMES GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT!: thematic programs with edible story crafts by Melissa Folini. Ages 3-8. Thematic program plans for major holidays and seasons, animals, recipes, and crafts.

TEACHING LITERACY SKILLS TO ADOLESCENTS USING CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD WINNERS by Carianne Bernadowski. Each chapter focuses on a book (12 total) with a selection from the text, biographical sketch of the author, bibliographic information, suggested grade level, and discussion questions.

FAMILY MATTERS: adoption and foster care in children's literature by Ruth Meese. Over 100 reviews, grouped by grade levels, K-2, 3-5, and 6-8, including suggestions and comments.

TEACHING FANTASY NOVELS from The Hobbit to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by Phyllis Perry. Grades 4-8. Each fantasy novel (20) is accompanied by a plot summary and list of major characters, a comprehension check, a vocabulary exercise, discussion questions, reference topics, and suggested multidisciplinary extension activities.

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ACTIVITY SCHEDULES FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM: teaching independent behavior by Lynn McClannahan. Thirteen chapters. Step-by-step guildelines for creating implementing an activity schedule (a set of pictures and/or words that cue children to perform tasks, engage in activities, or enjoy rewards).

THE EVERYTHING PARENT'S GUIDE TO ADHD IN CHILDREN: a reassuring guide to getting the right diagnosis, understnading treatments, and helping your child focus by Carole Jacobs. Twenty chapters. Includes recipes.

THE IRLEN REVOLUTION: how a simple method can change the lives of children and adults with LD, AD/HD, TBI, dyslexis, autism, headaches, medical conditions, and much more by Helen Irlen. A guide to changing your perception and your life. Problems in processing visual information can cause physical symptoms and fragmented vision that affect attention, concentration, and performance. Twelve chapters.

A QUEST FOR SOCIAL SKILLS FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM OR ASPERGER'S: ready-to-use lessons with games, role-play activities, and much more! by JoEllen Cumpata. In the Reference Book section. Includes a cd of printable worksheets, letters, forms, and more. Includes school survival basics, understanding emotions, communication skills, making friends and interacting with peers, and personal safety.

DIFFERENT LEARNERS: identifying, preventing, and treating your child's learning problems by Jane Healy. How the interaction of a child's genes and experience governs how the child learns.

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Summer is here!

TeachersPet@evpl — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:33:00 GMT

Hi again! Lots of new books in the Educational Materials area to use over the summer! Keep those academic skills sharp!

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BIRTH-PRESCHOOL

BABY'S FAVORITE RHYMES TO SIGN by Penny Warner. American Sign Language. Chapters include ABC's, numbers, nighttime, celebrations, action, and animals.

SCHOLASTIC SUMMER EXPRESS. 100 activity pages to practice alphabet, phonics, counting, adding, subtracting, vocabulary, handwriting, and more.

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ELEMENTARY

SCHOLASTIC SUMMER EXPRESS. 100 activity pages to practice reading, math, writing, vocabulary, grammar, handwriting, and more. Five books, for the summer between grades K-1; 1-2; 2-3; 3-4; and 4-5

LEARN EVERY DAY series. 100 best ideas, which include learning objectives, vocabulary, children's books, materials, and assessment. Topics are: BUGS AND SPIDERS; ANIMALS; and OUR GREEN EARTH.

CATCHING READERS BEFORE THEY FALL: supporting readers who struggle, K-4 by Pat Johnson. Includes explanations, strategies, assessment, and practical answers.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

GRAMMAR SMART JUNIOR: good grammar made easy by Jane Mallison, Gr. 6-8. Covers basics such as diagramming sentences, tricky words, parts of speech, verb tenses, and punctuation.

MATH SMART JUNIOR: math you'll enjoy! by Carolyn Wheater. Gr. 6-8. Covers approximation, probability and averages, fractions and decimals, geometry, and algebra.

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TEENS

READ, REMEMBER, RECOMMEND FOR TEENS: a reading journal for book lovers by Rachelle Knight. More than 2,500 award-winning and notable reading suggestions, including fiction, historical fiction, romance, science fiction, graphic novels, manga, paranormal, urban lit, reluctant reader, non-fiction, and poetry.

TEEN CHICK LIT: a guide to reading interests by Christine Meloni. Categorizes and describes more than 500 titles in 6 major subgenres.

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MIXED GRADES

SCARY, GROSS, AND ENLIGHTENING BOOKS FOR BOYS GRADES 3-12 by Deborah Ford. 10 chapters, listing books and strategies for teaching in a wide variety of categories and genres.

THE LITTLE BIG BOOK FOR MOMS. Fairy tales, poetry, songs, stories, recipes, nursery rhymes, finger games, activities. Tenth anniversary edition. 100 full-color and 150 line illustrations.

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SPECIAL RESOURCES AREA

THE AUTISM MOM'S SURVIVAL GUIDE (for dads, too!) by Susan Senator. Creating a balanced and happy life while raising a child with autism.

THE EVERYDAY ADVOCATE: standing up for your child with autism by Areva Martin. Three parts: The Call to Advocacy; Personal Advocacy; Public Advocacy.

1001 GREAT IDEAS FOR TEACHING & RAISING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM OR ASPERGER'S by Ellen Notbohm. Chapters: Sensory Integration; Communication and Language; Behavior; Daily Living; Thinking Social, Being Social; and Teachers and Learners.

Parents: Did you read in the newspaper where a movie for kids with autism is scheduled for Showplace South? FREE movie admission for children with autism on June 12 at 10 a.m. Sensory-friendly: lights raised and sound lowered. A Snack Pack (popcorn, candy, soft drink) will be available, and those on special diets are welcome to bring their own snacks. RESERVATIONS are required and must be made by June 7. For more information and to register, contact Belinda Davis (812) 485-7397

THE SOUND OF HOPE: recognizing, coping with, and treating your child's auditory processing disorder by Lois Heymann. APD affects the brain's ability to accurately process the sounds of speech, which in turn impedes the ability to communicate. Three sections: Recognizing and Understanding APD; Coping Daily with APD; and Treating APD Through Skill Building.

THE ADHD WORKBOOK FOR KIDS: helping children gain self-confidence, social skills & self-control by Lawrence Shapiro. 44 simple, fun activities to teach kids to improve attention and focus, control emotions, and communicate effectively with friends.

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AND DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM!

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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AREA NEW BOOKS!

TeachersPet@evpl — Tue, 04 May 2010 21:39:00 GMT

Once again, I have great new books to share with you from the Educational Materials area in the READ Center at Cental Library!

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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AREA - Early Childhood

ROUTINES & TRANSITIONS: a guide for early childhood professionals by Nicole Malenfant. 11 chapters, including Hygiene; Snacks and Meals; Nap Time; Dressing; Cleaning Up; Group Time; Unavoidable Waiting

HOLLYHOCKS AND HONEYBEES: garden projects for young children by Sara Starbuck. Garden themes include: Bird; Butterfly; Dinosaur; Kitchen; Sensory, and more!

EASY SONGS FOR SMOOTH TRANSITIONS IN THE CLASSROOM by Nina Araujo. Includes CD that teaches the melodies for all 69 songs. Seven chapters, including greetings and goodbyes; gatherings and dismissals; cleaning up; waiting; and slowing down.

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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AREA - Elementary School

INVOLVING PARENTS IN THEIR CHILDREN'S READING DEVELOPMENT: a guide for teachers by Bruce Johnson. Includes CD. Ten chapters, great handouts.

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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AREA - Overlapping Grade Levels

WRITE WHAT YOU SEE: 99 photos to inspire writing by Hank Keller. Includes CD with photos and writing prompts.

DON'T PICK ON ME: help for kids to stand up to and deal with bullies by Susan Green. 37 simple, fun activities to teach kids to deal with teasing, name-calling, cyberbullying; to cope with feeling left out; and to get help when necessary.

STORYTIME STRETCHERS: tongue twisters, choruses, games, and charades by Naomi Baltuck. Includes music, hand motions, tips, time lengths, and target audiences.

THE ROUND BOOK: rounds kids love to sing by Margaret MacDonald. From 16th century tunes to contemporary camp songs. Eleven chapters, 80 songs.

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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AREA - Homeschooling

RADICAL UNSCHOOLING: a revolution has begun by Dayna Martin. A new approach.

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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AREA - Religious

BIBLE FUN STUFF FOR TWEENS: classy, flashy Bible dramas by Kristi Hemingway. 26 dramatic activities.

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SPECIAL RESOURCES AREA - Juvenile

MY FRIEND HAS (ADHD) (DOWN SYNDROME) (DYSLEXIA) by Amanda Tourville. Nice picture books about friends, with information about the disability.

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SPECIAL RESOURCES AREA - Adult

WHEN ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS: understanding the challenging behaviors of young children and students with disabilities by Kim Davis. 11 chapters. Information and tools on working with children whose primary way to communicate is through challenging behaviors.

MAKING SENSE OF AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS: create the brightest future for your child with the best treatment options by James Coplan. Three parts, 16 chapters: The World of the Child; The World of Intervention Services; The World of the Family

THE BEST KIND OF DIFFERENT: our family's journey with Asperger's Syndrome by Sonda Schilling (the dad is Curt Schilling, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox).

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