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100 Most Popular Children's Authors Biographical Sketches and Bibliographies
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Sharron L. McElmeel
Book Code: LU6468
ISBN: 1-56308-646-8
ISBN-13: 978-1-56308-646-5
493 pages
Libraries Unlimited
Publication: 5/15/1999
List Price: $62.00 (UK Sterling Price: £34.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 7 x 10
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Series Title: Popular Authors Series
Reviews:
  • The reference provides bibliographic information about authors that may help connect children with literature.
    —Iowa Reading Journal
  • Lively biographical sketches, photos, selected bibliographies and lists of related information sources. Selections for inclusion were based on a national survey of teachers and students.
    —Curriculum Administrator
  • Each entry includes a lively biographical sketch, a selected bibliography, and a list of related information sources...Easy-to-read print is accessible to students in grades 3-8.
    —Reference and Research Book News
  • A handy classroom reference tool...Every teacher will find this a gold mine of resources.
    —Reviews from Parent Council
  • Its accessible format will make it the preferred title to answer general questions. Useful for collections serving teachers and students.
    —School Library Journal
  • A splendid resource with information about the authors that you don't see elsewhere. McElmeel understands what readers want to know about the people who write their books.
    —Teaching K-8
Description: Students can learn more about their favorite authors and find plenty of reading materials they'll enjoy with this affordable biographical work and ready-reference. Featuring 100 beloved and celebrated children's book authors, McElmeel offers engaging biographical sketches, photos, and selected bibliographies and lists of related information sources. Included are such long-time luminaries as Beverly Cleary and Marguerite Henry as well as many new emerging writers. McElmeel's focus is on contemporary authors and those whose works are still in print. A more current and affordable alternative to multivolume publications, this book is a great collection development tool and resource for author studies. Students will enjoy using it for their reports and research papers.
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