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Find key LMC articles to assist you daily in your school, including
reproducibles, posters, and important information to pass on to teachers, administrators, peers, and university students.
Not-to-miss articles in Library Media Connection for
May/June 2014: What do administrators really think of the school library program. Gain insights from Follett's Project Connect panel from Hartford.
Cave, Katheryn
Troll Wood
Illustrated by Paul Hess. 2013. 32pp. Price 17.99 hc. Frances Lincoln
Children’s Books. 978-1-84780-238-5. Grades PreK–2
This story captures the adventure of a family as they go through the mysterious Troll Wood looking for a new home. Each page guides the family to a place
where no one has dared to go; as they find each unexplored place, the family takes on each challenge bravely. This picture book could be used to facilitate a
discussion of wondering and inquiry. Each page contains colorful illustrations and text that is reflective of a “Bear Hunt” type adventure. Choral responses
are included in the text which makes for an engaging read-aloud.
Barbara Johnson, Technology Resource Teacher, Colchester (Connecticut) Public Schools
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Creatures of Fantasy
Dragons. 978-0-7614-4920-1
Griffins and Phoenixes. 978-0-7614-4923-2
Mermaids. 978-0-7614-4924-9
Sphinxes and Centaurs. 978-0-7614-4927-0
Unicorns. 978-0-7614-4928-7
Water Monsters. 978-0-7614-4926-3
2014. 64pp. ea. Price 34.21 ea. lb. Cavendish Square. Grades
4–8
The titles in this series contain an impressive amount of information but they lacked cohesion. The scope is worldwide and historical; discussion of the
possible origins of the creatures and whether fossils or living animals might be behind the myths are included. Frequent quotations from literature, myths,
and primary sources greatly enhance the text. The abundant illustrations are equally captivating, but the lack of specific source information is unfortunate.
Pronunciation guides would be useful and maps and timelines would also help. Even so, students who are interested in fantasy creatures will enjoy these.
Bibliography. Glossary. Websites. Table of Contents. Index.
Amy Hart, Educational Reviewer and Linworth Author, Belmont, Massachusetts and Brisbane, Australia [Editor’s Note: Available in e-book format.]
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ASCD has announced a new teaching
framework designed for schools and school systems worldwide to ensure that high-quality teaching and learning occurs in every classroom. The new teaching and
learning framework, called FIT Teaching (Framework for Intentional and Targeted Teaching), is based on the work of ASCD authors Douglas Fisher and Nancy
Frey.
Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for
All
Continuing its tradition of mathematics education leadership, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) has published Principles to Actions: Ensuring
Mathematical Success for All to describe the principles and actions, including specific teaching practices, that are essential for a high-
quality mathematics education for all students. The publication's release was announced by outgoing president Linda Gojak at the 2014 NCTM Annual Meeting &
Exposition. Read the Executive Summary and news release.
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Share Your Professional Practice
LMC readers are always interested in the best practices of their fellow librarians. Share your great days, your creative projects, or your reflections about
school, students, and library programs. Write an article for us. You will find our editorial calendar here, but we'd really like to hear about the topics you find interesting.
LMC One Question Surveys provide data-based snapshots of issues in school
librarianship. This month’s question is:
What one thing excites you the most about working in school libraries? Take the survey
LMC'S One Question Survey results show key trends and snapshots of our profession. Do You have a Library Advisory Committee at your school?
Think about ways to make your library program stronger. Check out the results from this one-question survey from March/April 2012.
University Faculty
For examination or desk copies of select Linworth and Libraries Unlimited
titles, and for sample issues of LMC and School Library Monthly for your students, contact Sheila Lucier, Textbook Account Representative who is able to recommend and send you
complimentary copies to consider for course adoption.
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Bit, Bat, Bee, Rime with Me! Word
Patterns and Activities, Grades K–3
Linda Armstrong
 This book is a valuable resource for any teacher, librarian, or literacy coach who teaches beginning reading. Teach rimes
through verses, crafts and other motivating, age-appropriate activities in these short, easy-to-use, hands-on lessons and reproducibles. This resource could
be a staple for those who work with emergent readers.
School Libraries Head for the Edge:
Rants, Recommendations, and Reflections
Doug Johnson
 In each issue of the magazine, Library Media Connection, Doug Johnson encourages librarians to “head for the edge”
in a column that explores the role of the library media specialist in our ever-evolving world of information technology. Now there is a convenient way to
enjoy and benefit from Johnson’s unique and savvy take on a wide range of topics related to this crucial aspect of school, academic, and public library
service.
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eBooks for Elementary School
Terence W. Cavanaugh
 eBooks offer students as well as teachers, school and public librarians, and parents tremendous possibilities. This book
explains how to expand and enhance the reading experience through the use of technology.
The Common Core Approach to Building Literacy in Boys
Liz Knowles, EdD, and Martha Smith
 Written with a focus on the English Language Arts Common Core Standards, this book provides a complete plan for developing a
literacy program that focuses on boys pre–K to grade 12.
Creativity and Children's Literature: New Ways to Encourage Divergent Thinking
Marianne Saccardi
 Today's students need to be able to do more than score well on tests—they must be creative thinkers and problem
solvers. The tools in this book will help teachers and parents start students on the path to becoming innovative, successful individuals in the 21st century
workforce.
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