Books on Wheels

Get books moving off the library shelves and into the hands of children with this integrated package for thematic instruction. Sixteen chapters based on such lively themes as Risky Reading (adventure stories) Horrendous Fun (monster stories) and Book Line and Sinker (ocean world) contain introductions to the themes introductory activities booktalks annotated bibliographies and reproducible activity pages that extend learning across the curriculum. Activities are coded by grade level. A valuable tool for cooperative planning between librarians and teachers this book helps librarians choose present and promote book titles appropriate to specific themes. It also helps teachers plan corresponding activities. Grades K-3..