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Picture Books + Math Concepts = Learning Fun

Reinforce fundamentals, emphasize Common Core State Standards for mathematics, and have some fun by sharing these enticing math-based picture books with your students. Vibrant illustrations,...

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Media Mania: Journeying to Oz—The New Film and a Whirlwind of Portal Fiction...

Walt Disney’s Oz the Great and Powerful (PG) tornadoes into theaters on March 8, in traditional, 3D, and IMAX 3D formats. Directed by Sam Raimi, the film envisions the origins of L. Frank Baum’s iconic...

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Batter Up! Great New Books About Baseball

Ahh, the crack of the bat, the thwack of ball meeting glove, the cheers of the crowd—it’s spring training time for Major and Little Leaguers alike. Whether they are players or spectators, kids...

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Great Books for Poetry Month: Haiku for Young Readers

Elegantly succinct, surprisingly accessible, and satisfyingly thought-provoking, haiku holds particular appeal for kids. Concrete details and simple images are deftly woven into three short lines–five...

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Same But Different | Children Around the World

What do children eat for lunch in Mexico City? What’s it like to attend a village school in the Amazon rainforest? What do kids wear to celebrate special days in Papua New Guinea or Switzerland?...

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Tom Cruise in Oblivion and a Round-Up of Spine-Tingling Reads for Teens |...

This sci-fi thriller from Universal Pictures opens in theaters on April 19, 2013. Based on a yet-to-be-published graphic novel (Radical Publishing) by movie director/writer Joseph Kosinki, Oblivion...

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Great Books for Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day with a selection of titles that feature handsome artwork, well-written texts, and kid-grabbing subjects. Including both fiction and nonfiction, these outstanding offerings highlight...

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Jackie Robinson: Remembering an American Hero | Watch and Read

Jackie Robinson wore the number 42 on his Brooklyn Dodgers jersey when he stepped onto Ebbets Field on April 15, 1947, and became the first African American player to break Major League Baseball’s...

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‘Iron Man 3′ Book Tie-ins | Media Mania

Robert Downey Jr. reprises his role as the arrogant, irreverent, and ever likable Tony Stark, ingenious industrialist and high-tech super hero in Iron Man 3 (PG-13), which arrives in theaters on May 3,...

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Nurturing Learners | School Gardens and Other Growing Things

Whether it’s seeds sown in paper cups on a classroom windowsill, plants nestled in boxes atop an asphalt yard, or a vegetable-producing school garden, partaking in the growing process provides a bounty...

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Great Books About Bicycles

May is National Bike Month. Inspire youngsters to get outside and ride with a selection of tantalizing titles about two-wheelers. Whether celebrating a child’s triumphant mastery of this important...

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Superman Soars Again: Great Graphic Novels About the Man of Steel

Adorned in his familiar blue suit with S-shield insignia, swirling red cape, and rippling muscles, this legendary DC Comics character has hardly changed a bit in the last 75 years. The brainchild of...

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DIY Summer Fun | Crafts, Games, and More!

From puppet-making to paper folding, stickball to scrapbooking, magic tricks to duct-tape delights, these books showcase an array of tantalizing activities that will keep kids occupied—and...

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Dog Day Delights: Great Books for Summertime

Help youngsters celebrate summer with a selection of alluring books bursting with vacation-time fun. From picture books to graphic novels, there’s something here for every reader. Picture Books Dozens...

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‘The Wolverine’ Returns: Graphic Novels for Teens | Media Mania

Hugh Jackman reprises his role as the Marvel Comics character fortified with the ability to self-heal, retractable Adamantium-enhanced claws, and a whole lot of attitude. The Wolverine (not yet rated),...

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A Dancer’s Dozen: Great Books for Wannabe Hoofers

Launched in 2010 by the Dizzy Feet Foundation to encourage Americans to dive into dance for fun and exercise, National Dance Day takes place on Saturday, July 27. Featuring wiggle-inducing picture...

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‘City of Bones’ and More Kick-Butt Monster-Hunting Adventures

Adapted from the first book of Cassandra Clare’s wildly popular YA fantasy series opener (S & S/McElderry, 2007), The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (PG-13) bursts into theaters on August 21,...

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Celebrating Picture Books: Not Just For Kids

  This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Caldecott Medal, the prestigious award bestowed annually by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library...

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Books to Enhance Class Trips and Learning Adventures | Focus On

Brown-bag lunches and bus buddies. Headcounts, lineups, and helpful chaperones. Chatter charged with anticipation and the eye-opening wonder of new experiences. Wherever a class may roam, excursions...

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Bouncing Back to School: Great Books for Easing First Day Jitters

From what to wear to following rules to making friends, these engaging picture books address common beginning-of-the-year concerns with solid storytelling, genuine empathy, and upbeat resolutions....

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