数量xvi, 300 p., [12] p. of plates : ; 24 cm. + + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
寄与者Michael O. Tunnell, James S. Jacobs.
一般注記Why read? -- What is a good book? -- How to recognize a well-written book -- How to recognize a well-illustrated book -- Children's books : history and trends -- Organizing children's literature by genre -- Picture books -- Poetry -- Traditional fantasy -- Modern fantasy -- Contemporary realistic fiction -- Historical fiction -- Biography -- Informational books -- Multicultural and international books -- Controversial books -- Motivating students to read -- Teaching with children's books.
Rev. ed. of: Children's literature, briefly / James S. Jacobs, Michael O. Tunnell. 3rd ed. c2004.
Accompanying CD-ROM entitled: Children's literature database : a resource for teachers, parents, and media specialists.