This collection of 150 great books is designed to motivate student exploration and is divided into ten units presenting experiences common to people in all times and societies.
An annotated listing of over fifty books judged by the author to be the best examples of Texas literature; arranged alphabetically by title.
From Darwin's groundbreaking On the Origin of Species to Louis Braille's conception of the Braille system that we still use today, these are world famous books that have had the biggest impact on history.
Explores the ideas expressed in some fifty classic writings that offer the reader insight into the meaning of life and how to live it more fully.
The stories in this book are organized by age level, but we think they are timeless and enjoyable no matter how old you are. -- Page 5.
By selecting only 100 "best books" Silvey distinguishes her guide from all the others and makes it possible to give young readers their literary heritage in the childhood years.
Designed to aid adults—parents, teachers, librarians—in selecting from the best of recent children's literature, this guide provides 1,400 reviews of books published between 1979 and 1984.
Noting the widespread concern about the quality of education in our schools, Schall examines what is taught and read (and not read) in these schools.