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- Children's Core Collection (H.W. Wilson)
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Catalog of children's literature for ages preschool through sixth grade. Perform an advanced search, limiting results to recommended and desired grade level, then type the subject in the main search box (art, music, drama, etc.) - Middle and Junior High Core Collection
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Catalog of selected children's literature for grades five through nine. Perform an advanced search, limiting results to recommended and desired grade level, then type the subject in the main search box (art, music, drama, etc.) - Senior High Core Collection
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Catalog of young adult literature for children grades nine through twelve. Perform an advanced search, limiting results to recommended and desired grade level, then type the subject in the main search box (art, music, drama, etc.)
Social Studies
- National Council for the Social StudiesDatabase of books discoverable by Social Studies Standard Themes. The trade books are written primarily for children in grades K-8. The selection committee looks for books that emphasize human relations, represent a diversity of groups and are sensitive to a broad range of cultural experiences, present an original theme or a fresh slant on a traditional topic, are easily readable and of high literary quality, and have a pleasing format and, when appropriate, illustrations that enrich the text. Each book is read by several reviewers, and books are included on the list by committee assent; annotations do not necessarily reflect the judgment of the entire committee. (from website)
- International Literacy Association Children’s Literature and Reading Special Interest Group (ILA CL/R SIG)The Mission of the Children´s Literature and Reading Special Interest Group is to promote the educational use of children's books by focusing on recently published children's literature, supportive professional books, issues relative to children's literature, and current research findings.
Science Technology Engineering & Math
- Outstanding Science Trade Books for StudentsReading science trade books is the perfect way for students to build literacy skills while learning science content. The books that appear in these lists were selected as outstanding children's science trade books. They were chosen by a book review panel appointed by the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) and assembled in cooperation with the Children's Book Council (CBC). (from website)
- National Council of Teacher of MathematicsFounded in 1920, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is the world's largest mathematics education organization. (from website)
- Mathical Book PrizeMathical titles invite children to see math in new and unexpected ways in the world around them. They are playful, inviting, suspenseful, fascinating, engaging—their qualities vary by their subject matter and age category. Through a well-told literary narrative, they open up new ways of seeing, understanding, and appreciating mathematics.
The selection panel looks first for literary quality; secondly, for well-presented books that contain substantial and inspirational math content; that are clear, accurate, and inviting in their approach to mathematics. (from website)
Language Arts
- International Literacy Association | Choices Reading Lists(from website) Our Choices reading lists, shaped by thousands of students and educators across the United States, serve as a valuable resource—particularly in these times of remote and virtual learning. They bridge the distance by connecting us with stories that kids, teens, and teachers find inspiring, comforting, and empowering.
- Children's Literature Assembly (NCTE) | Notables(from website) The charge of the seven-member national committee is to select 30 books that best exemplify the criteria established for the Notables Award. Books considered for this annual list are works of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry written for children, grades K-8. The books selected for the list must:
Be published the year preceding the award year (i.e. books published in 2015 are considered for the 2016 list); have an appealing format; be of enduring quality; meet generally accepted criteria of quality for the genre in which they are written; and meet one or more of the following criteria:
deal explicitly with language, such as plays on words, word origins, or the history of language; demonstrate uniqueness in the use of language or style; and/or invite child response or participation.