The document describes a collection of children's dinosaur books organized by a group for a class project. It includes two parts. Part 1 describes the collection which contains fictional and non-fictional print books about dinosaurs for preschool to kindergarten aged children. Part 2 outlines two sample user groups: a preschool teacher looking for books for a dinosaur unit, and a parent seeking new books for her young daughter.
This document discusses strategies for developing readers and cultivating a love of reading. It suggests finding opportunities for reading throughout the day such as during commute times, bathroom breaks, or other spare moments. It also recommends making reading a priority by setting aside dedicated time each day, even if just 5 minutes, and adding it to a calendar. Providing choices of books in various formats from picture books to quick reads to graphic novels can help engage readers. Modeling enjoyment of reading and sharing book recommendations are also discussed.
Similar to previous presentations about how Darien Library reorganized our picture book collection by subject and color coded them to make them more accessible and browseable.
The Darien Library reorganized its Children's Library in 2009 based on a user experience survey. The new organization arranged collections intuitively for browsers and seekers, with picture books sorted by subject into color-coded sections like Celebrations, Concepts, and Nature. This empowered both children and adults to find materials independently. The reorganization increased children's circulation by over 50% and boosted their collections to over 40% of total library circulation.
Where Are the Princess Books? Child Friendly Organization of Picture Booksmarylgmarshall
Picture books are the least browsable part of a children’s library collection. What can libraries do to provide easier access to princess, dinosaur, car or other high interest books for children ? At the 2012 Illinois Library Association Conference, a panel of children’s librarians and catalogers discussed a recent trend of creating browsable, patron friendly picture book collections. Topics included process, challenges, and successes.
The document provides a collection description for several children's books, listing information like author, illustrator, publisher, copyright date, subject matter, book dimensions, number of pages, reading level, and brief summaries. Some of the books described include "Harold and the Purple Crayon: Dinosaur Days" about a boy who uses his crayon to draw a jungle hoping to find dinosaurs, "Jurassic Poop" which explains what coprolites are and their importance to paleontologists, and "When Dinosaurs Came With Small" about a boy whose mother worries but he is delighted to discover dinosaurs.
Ms. Frizzle is a new preschool teacher passionate about dinosaurs since childhood. She needs accurate children's books about dinosaurs for a new classroom unit. An interactive online catalog allows browsing or searching books by category, including instructional and picture books. Selections include Dinomania about crafts and The Super Hungry Dinosaur. A mother also wants new dinosaur books for her daughter to continue exploring her interest, while her son has moved on to other topics. The system helps her find books like Dinosaur vs. Bedtime through browsing options.
This document summarizes key aspects of copyright law as it relates to libraries. It defines intellectual property and the four types: patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyright. It examines US copyright law, including the Copyright Acts of 1790, 1909, and 1976. It discusses relevant sections for libraries, such as fair use (Section 107) and library exceptions (Section 108). It also covers issues like orphan works, works whose copyright owners can't be identified, and the shrinking public domain due to copyright term extensions. The conclusion is that librarians must stay up-to-date on copyright laws to avoid violations when providing resources to patrons.
This document discusses strategies for developing readers and cultivating a love of reading. It suggests finding opportunities for reading throughout the day such as during commute times, bathroom breaks, or other spare moments. It also recommends making reading a priority by setting aside dedicated time each day, even if just 5 minutes, and adding it to a calendar. Providing choices of books in various formats from picture books to quick reads to graphic novels can help engage readers. Modeling enjoyment of reading and sharing book recommendations are also discussed.
Similar to previous presentations about how Darien Library reorganized our picture book collection by subject and color coded them to make them more accessible and browseable.
The Darien Library reorganized its Children's Library in 2009 based on a user experience survey. The new organization arranged collections intuitively for browsers and seekers, with picture books sorted by subject into color-coded sections like Celebrations, Concepts, and Nature. This empowered both children and adults to find materials independently. The reorganization increased children's circulation by over 50% and boosted their collections to over 40% of total library circulation.
Where Are the Princess Books? Child Friendly Organization of Picture Booksmarylgmarshall
Picture books are the least browsable part of a children’s library collection. What can libraries do to provide easier access to princess, dinosaur, car or other high interest books for children ? At the 2012 Illinois Library Association Conference, a panel of children’s librarians and catalogers discussed a recent trend of creating browsable, patron friendly picture book collections. Topics included process, challenges, and successes.
The document provides a collection description for several children's books, listing information like author, illustrator, publisher, copyright date, subject matter, book dimensions, number of pages, reading level, and brief summaries. Some of the books described include "Harold and the Purple Crayon: Dinosaur Days" about a boy who uses his crayon to draw a jungle hoping to find dinosaurs, "Jurassic Poop" which explains what coprolites are and their importance to paleontologists, and "When Dinosaurs Came With Small" about a boy whose mother worries but he is delighted to discover dinosaurs.
Ms. Frizzle is a new preschool teacher passionate about dinosaurs since childhood. She needs accurate children's books about dinosaurs for a new classroom unit. An interactive online catalog allows browsing or searching books by category, including instructional and picture books. Selections include Dinomania about crafts and The Super Hungry Dinosaur. A mother also wants new dinosaur books for her daughter to continue exploring her interest, while her son has moved on to other topics. The system helps her find books like Dinosaur vs. Bedtime through browsing options.
This document summarizes key aspects of copyright law as it relates to libraries. It defines intellectual property and the four types: patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyright. It examines US copyright law, including the Copyright Acts of 1790, 1909, and 1976. It discusses relevant sections for libraries, such as fair use (Section 107) and library exceptions (Section 108). It also covers issues like orphan works, works whose copyright owners can't be identified, and the shrinking public domain due to copyright term extensions. The conclusion is that librarians must stay up-to-date on copyright laws to avoid violations when providing resources to patrons.
This document describes the zero, first, and second conditional structures in English. The zero conditional uses the present simple tense and refers to general truths and facts. The first conditional uses the present simple and future tense to talk about possible present or future events. The second conditional uses the past simple and conditional tense to talk about hypothetical or unlikely events in the present or future. Examples are provided for each conditional structure.
Ima Winning Solopreneurs from IMPACT15 ConferenceXeroAccounting
Xero General Manager, James Maiocco, gave the opening keynote at the Internet Marketing Association’s IMPACT15 conference in Las Vegas to share thoughts on building brand equity in the growing small business market by investing in beautiful products and user experiences.
La impermanencia del ser cortesía mariu arzayusmarinero22
El documento habla sobre la impermanencia de todas las cosas. Explica que todo en la vida está en constante cambio, incluyendo nuestro ser interior, el tiempo, los sueños, la alegría y la armonía. También menciona que cuando aceptamos la impermanencia dejamos de exigir a los demás que permanezcan siempre a nuestro lado y podemos disfrutar cada momento.
Xero Farming in the Cloud presentation from Xerocon NZ 2014. Hosted by Xero NZ Sales and Product Lead Ben Richmond and featuring Xero add-on partners KPMG, Figured on Farm, LIC and Receipt Bank.
Xero is beautiful online accounting software that connects small businesses and their accountants together in the cloud.
This document contains 9 inspirational quotes for writers. MaryJanice Davidson encourages writers not to be discouraged by rejection, as editors may come calling later. Jayne Ann Krentz advises writers to believe in their own voice and style. Barbara Kingsolver says to be disciplined and productive in writing every day. Melinda Haynes suggests writing for yourself rather than worrying about publication. E.B. White warns against patronizing the reader. Anne Lamott notes that good writing often starts badly. Stephen King emphasizes approaching writing with passion and commitment rather than lightly. Pyotr Tchaikovsky reminds writers that inspiration requires effort, not laziness.
Why cloud accounting is good for business:XeroAccounting
Cloud accounting software provides several key benefits over traditional software:
1) It allows for real-time access to financial data from any device with an internet connection so small business owners can stay connected to their business data.
2) Updates are done automatically in the cloud so users always have the latest version without disruptive software upgrades.
3) Data is securely stored in the cloud and automatically backed up, eliminating the risk of losing data if a laptop is stolen.
This presentation will discuss the types of content that are most in demand.
Writers who wish to make a living and earn more income should pay attention to these types of content as these are the ones that are poised for growth. For more info visit: http://www.beafreelancewriter.com
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Winstanley Kerridge: Our Xero Story, presented by Neil Sinclair (Director) at Xerocon Auckland 2014.
Xero is beautiful online accounting software that connects small businesses and their accountants together in the cloud.
The strategic plan outlines the goals and objectives of Randolph Library at Miami Coast University from 2012-2014. The plan aims to 1) increase the library's digital presence by redeveloping its website and digitizing more of its collection, 2) redevelop its physical space to encourage collaboration, and 3) support the university's environmental commitments. Key objectives include assessing database subscriptions, expanding access to online resources abroad, and creating new staff positions for an Electronic Resources Librarian and Oceanography Librarian. The plan provides details on implementation, including focus groups, department consultations, and evaluations, to accomplish its vision of developing the library as a global classroom.
Este documento proporciona información sobre 10 periódicos de diferentes ciudades de España, incluyendo datos como la tirada, difusión, valor publicitario, área ocupada y autor de cada artículo. Los periódicos incluyen El Periódico de Catalunya en Barcelona, Diario de Burgos en Burgos, La Razón en Madrid, El Comercio en Gijón y El Economista en Madrid.
O documento define cinco direitos de aprendizagem da matemática no ensino fundamental: 1) utilizar caminhos próprios na construção do conhecimento matemático; 2) reconhecer regularidades em situações e estabelecer relações; 3) perceber a importância da linguagem simbólica na representação de situações matemáticas; 4) desenvolver o espírito investigativo, crítico e criativo; 5) fazer uso do cálculo mental e das tecnologias da informação.
Este documento resume la situación actual del ferrocarril en España y Europa, analizando las políticas ferroviarias de la Unión Europea y los planes de los gobiernos españoles que han favorecido la privatización, la alta velocidad y el desmantelamiento del ferrocarril convencional en detrimento del servicio público. Además, expone la posición del SFF-CGT de defender un modelo de ferrocarril público, social y sostenible frente a las políticas liberalizadoras.
Zeus era o principal deus da mitologia grega, considerado o pai e rei dos deuses. Ele controlava as forças atmosféricas como relâmpagos, trovões e chuva e se casou com Hera, embora tivesse muitos amores. Zeus tinha muitos festivais em sua honra, como os Jogos Olímpicos realizados a cada quatro anos em sua cidade de Olimpia.
We provide fleet tracking solutions to give customers real-time visibility into their fleet activities and a competitive advantage. Our solutions offer features like excessive idle detection, ignition reporting, scheduled maintenance alerts, and geo-fence violations. This helps customers reduce costs, increase productivity and safety, and better manage their fleets. We have various GPS tracking devices that provide these features through a web-based interface.
The document discusses the importance of books in early childhood education. It notes that books help children gain insights about the world, build vocabulary, and overcome fears. It provides recommendations for book selection and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs, and those from various cultural backgrounds. Examples of development indicators that books support include curiosity, emotional competence, executive functions, and communication skills. The conclusion emphasizes the teacher's role in providing diverse books to help children become independent thinkers.
This lesson plan consists of 10 sessions teaching primary level students about dinosaurs through English. A variety of activities are used, including reading stories, making crafts, playing games, role playing at a dinosaur museum, and a field trip to a real museum. The goal is for students to learn about dinosaurs, practice English vocabulary and sounds, and have fun while learning in a cross-curricular way.
This document describes the zero, first, and second conditional structures in English. The zero conditional uses the present simple tense and refers to general truths and facts. The first conditional uses the present simple and future tense to talk about possible present or future events. The second conditional uses the past simple and conditional tense to talk about hypothetical or unlikely events in the present or future. Examples are provided for each conditional structure.
Ima Winning Solopreneurs from IMPACT15 ConferenceXeroAccounting
Xero General Manager, James Maiocco, gave the opening keynote at the Internet Marketing Association’s IMPACT15 conference in Las Vegas to share thoughts on building brand equity in the growing small business market by investing in beautiful products and user experiences.
La impermanencia del ser cortesía mariu arzayusmarinero22
El documento habla sobre la impermanencia de todas las cosas. Explica que todo en la vida está en constante cambio, incluyendo nuestro ser interior, el tiempo, los sueños, la alegría y la armonía. También menciona que cuando aceptamos la impermanencia dejamos de exigir a los demás que permanezcan siempre a nuestro lado y podemos disfrutar cada momento.
Xero Farming in the Cloud presentation from Xerocon NZ 2014. Hosted by Xero NZ Sales and Product Lead Ben Richmond and featuring Xero add-on partners KPMG, Figured on Farm, LIC and Receipt Bank.
Xero is beautiful online accounting software that connects small businesses and their accountants together in the cloud.
This document contains 9 inspirational quotes for writers. MaryJanice Davidson encourages writers not to be discouraged by rejection, as editors may come calling later. Jayne Ann Krentz advises writers to believe in their own voice and style. Barbara Kingsolver says to be disciplined and productive in writing every day. Melinda Haynes suggests writing for yourself rather than worrying about publication. E.B. White warns against patronizing the reader. Anne Lamott notes that good writing often starts badly. Stephen King emphasizes approaching writing with passion and commitment rather than lightly. Pyotr Tchaikovsky reminds writers that inspiration requires effort, not laziness.
Why cloud accounting is good for business:XeroAccounting
Cloud accounting software provides several key benefits over traditional software:
1) It allows for real-time access to financial data from any device with an internet connection so small business owners can stay connected to their business data.
2) Updates are done automatically in the cloud so users always have the latest version without disruptive software upgrades.
3) Data is securely stored in the cloud and automatically backed up, eliminating the risk of losing data if a laptop is stolen.
This presentation will discuss the types of content that are most in demand.
Writers who wish to make a living and earn more income should pay attention to these types of content as these are the ones that are poised for growth. For more info visit: http://www.beafreelancewriter.com
Winstanley Kerridge: Our Xero Story - Xerocon 2014XeroAccounting
Winstanley Kerridge: Our Xero Story, presented by Neil Sinclair (Director) at Xerocon Auckland 2014.
Xero is beautiful online accounting software that connects small businesses and their accountants together in the cloud.
The strategic plan outlines the goals and objectives of Randolph Library at Miami Coast University from 2012-2014. The plan aims to 1) increase the library's digital presence by redeveloping its website and digitizing more of its collection, 2) redevelop its physical space to encourage collaboration, and 3) support the university's environmental commitments. Key objectives include assessing database subscriptions, expanding access to online resources abroad, and creating new staff positions for an Electronic Resources Librarian and Oceanography Librarian. The plan provides details on implementation, including focus groups, department consultations, and evaluations, to accomplish its vision of developing the library as a global classroom.
Este documento proporciona información sobre 10 periódicos de diferentes ciudades de España, incluyendo datos como la tirada, difusión, valor publicitario, área ocupada y autor de cada artículo. Los periódicos incluyen El Periódico de Catalunya en Barcelona, Diario de Burgos en Burgos, La Razón en Madrid, El Comercio en Gijón y El Economista en Madrid.
O documento define cinco direitos de aprendizagem da matemática no ensino fundamental: 1) utilizar caminhos próprios na construção do conhecimento matemático; 2) reconhecer regularidades em situações e estabelecer relações; 3) perceber a importância da linguagem simbólica na representação de situações matemáticas; 4) desenvolver o espírito investigativo, crítico e criativo; 5) fazer uso do cálculo mental e das tecnologias da informação.
Este documento resume la situación actual del ferrocarril en España y Europa, analizando las políticas ferroviarias de la Unión Europea y los planes de los gobiernos españoles que han favorecido la privatización, la alta velocidad y el desmantelamiento del ferrocarril convencional en detrimento del servicio público. Además, expone la posición del SFF-CGT de defender un modelo de ferrocarril público, social y sostenible frente a las políticas liberalizadoras.
Zeus era o principal deus da mitologia grega, considerado o pai e rei dos deuses. Ele controlava as forças atmosféricas como relâmpagos, trovões e chuva e se casou com Hera, embora tivesse muitos amores. Zeus tinha muitos festivais em sua honra, como os Jogos Olímpicos realizados a cada quatro anos em sua cidade de Olimpia.
We provide fleet tracking solutions to give customers real-time visibility into their fleet activities and a competitive advantage. Our solutions offer features like excessive idle detection, ignition reporting, scheduled maintenance alerts, and geo-fence violations. This helps customers reduce costs, increase productivity and safety, and better manage their fleets. We have various GPS tracking devices that provide these features through a web-based interface.
The document discusses the importance of books in early childhood education. It notes that books help children gain insights about the world, build vocabulary, and overcome fears. It provides recommendations for book selection and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs, and those from various cultural backgrounds. Examples of development indicators that books support include curiosity, emotional competence, executive functions, and communication skills. The conclusion emphasizes the teacher's role in providing diverse books to help children become independent thinkers.
This lesson plan consists of 10 sessions teaching primary level students about dinosaurs through English. A variety of activities are used, including reading stories, making crafts, playing games, role playing at a dinosaur museum, and a field trip to a real museum. The goal is for students to learn about dinosaurs, practice English vocabulary and sounds, and have fun while learning in a cross-curricular way.
The document outlines a dinosaur unit for 3rd grade students. It includes lessons in reading/science, writing poetry, math with fractions, and art. Students will learn about dinosaurs, fossils, extinction, and classification. They will write onomatopoeia poems, work with fractions like addition and subtraction, and create art projects like paper mache hats. Assessment includes quizzes through the week and a final presentation on a dinosaur with included facts and a poem.
The document describes a lesson plan for teaching a story called "I wish I had a monster" to 4th grade students. The plan includes 7 activities such as reading the story aloud, putting story events in order, describing the monster, and matching pictures to dialogue. The goal is for students to comprehend the story, practice vocabulary, and increase creativity. Discussing stories helps children feel connected to characters and find personal meaning. Literature is an effective way to teach content across generations. The teachers observed that this lesson plan helped students learn the intended structures.
The document provides lesson plans for reading several children's books aloud to a kindergarten class. The lessons include reading the books, asking questions about the stories, making predictions, discussing illustrations, and relating concepts to personal experiences. Key books mentioned are Move!, What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?, Seven Blind Mice, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, and Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm. The lessons aim to engage students and connect the stories to science and language arts standards.
1. Students in 4th grade wrote and illustrated their own stories using characters from the book "The Giraffe, the Pelly and Me" by Roald Dahl.
2. The activity involved forming groups with different roles like author, writer, and illustrator. Students wrote a rough draft and then corrected it with their teacher.
3. Finally, students made the book by arranging the text and illustrations and designing the cover. They then shared their stories with classmates.
1. Students in 4th grade wrote and illustrated their own stories using characters from the book "The Giraffe, the Pelly and Me" by Roald Dahl.
2. The activity involved students working collaboratively in groups, with each child taking on a specific role like author, writer, or illustrator.
3. The groups wrote a rough draft of the story, revised it with teacher feedback, and then created their own book by arranging the text and illustrations.
1. The document discusses various strategies for promoting reading, including finding time to read each day, using ebooks and audiobooks, engaging students with book talks and displays, and addressing gaps in students' reading ranges.
2. It also provides ideas for using technology tools like apps, social media, and online resources to discover new books and reading recommendations.
3. The final section describes the characteristics of someone with a reader's heart, noting that an avid reader enjoys reading for its own sake and sees books as entertaining, informative, and emotionally engaging.
The Importance of Including Adolescent Literature with Deaf Characters in the...Sharon Pajka
The document discusses the importance of including adolescent literature with deaf characters in school curriculums. It provides an overview of the presenter's research study on portrayals of deaf characters by deaf and hearing authors. The research examined how deaf and hearing readers perceive deaf characters in adolescent literature through a mixed-methods content analysis and reader response surveys. The findings showed that readers slightly preferred books by hearing authors and perceived characters more positively when they were portrayed from a cultural perspective of deafness rather than a pathological perspective.
The document provides instructions for teachers to assign students origin stories from seven cultures to compare in a worksheet. It outlines having students read their assigned story in groups, then fill out a worksheet individually comparing the different stories. Finally, it prompts discussion on any similarities or differences between the stories, and what insights they provide into why people create origin stories.
1. The document discusses developing readers' hearts for reading through focusing on intrinsic motivation and enjoyment of reading rather than extrinsic rewards.
2. It notes that true readers read widely in difficulty and genre, have friends who also love reading, and understand that books can elicit a full range of emotions.
3. The document advocates developing regular reading habits and recognizing that reading is an activity preferred for its own sake rather than because of outside incentives.
This document contains reviews of 9 children's books about science topics. It provides the title, author and a 1-2 sentence summary of each book. It also lists the relevant next generation science and language arts standards and suggests hands-on activities to accompany each book. The books cover topics like plant and animal lifecycles, shapes, numbers, materials, space and movement. The reviews aim to engage kindergarten students in learning science through storybooks.
An instructional assistant will be available to work one-on-one or
in small groups with students who need additional support.
Graphic Organizers: Graphic organizers will be used to help students
organize information and concepts.
Extended Time: Students will be given extended time to complete
assignments and assessments as needed.
Preferential Seating: Students will be seated near the teacher or close to
peers who can provide assistance.
Modified Assignments: Assignments may be modified for individual
students as needed. For example, fewer questions or less writing.
To meet the needs of the gifted students in class, the following enrichment
opportunities will be provided:
Challenge Questions: Challenge
Character Education Through Literature: Teaching Techniques Using StoriesMann Rentoy
Presented by Mr. Rutch Regencia of PAREF Northfield School
About Mann Rentoy
A lecturer from the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), he has taught for more than 30 years.
He is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) where he earned a double-degree in AB Journalism and AB Literature, an MA in Creative Writing, and a PhD in Literature.
He was the Founding Executive Director of Westbridge School in Iloilo City. He was in the first batch of graduates of PAREF Southridge School, where he also taught for 15 years, occupying various posts including Principal of Intermediate School, Vice-Principal of High School and Department Head of Religion. As Moderator of “The Ridge”, the official publication of Southridge, he won 9 trophies from the Catholic Mass Media Awards including the first ever Hall of Fame for Student Publication, for winning as the best campus paper in the country for four consecutive years.
He is the Founding Executive Director of “Character Education Partnership Philippines”, or CEP Philippines, an international affiliate of CEP in Washington, DC, USA. As Founder of CEP Philippines, he has been invited to speak all over the country, as well as in Washington D.C., San Diego, California, USA, Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He also serves as the Founding President of Center for 4th and 5th Rs (Respect & Responsibility) Asia, otherwise known as the Thomas Lickona Institute for Asia. He is probably the most visible advocate of character formation in the country, having spoken to hundreds of schools and universities around the Philippines.
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The document provides details for thematic units on various topics for 1st-3rd grade students, including ants, the moon, sharks, frogs, bats, tornadoes, spiders, alligators, fire safety, volcanoes, butterflies, dinosaurs, the human body, teeth, whales, boats, the ocean, seasons, and pets. Each unit includes suggested children's literature, videos, and hands-on activities and discussions to engage students in learning.
The document discusses Dr. Seuss' book "The Cat in the Hat" and its context. It explains that Geisel created the Cat in the Hat in response to a debate about early childhood literacy in the US. He was asked to write an entertaining primer by William Spaulding. The book was a critical and commercial success, praised for being an exciting alternative to traditional primers. It sold over a million copies within three years and was listed as one of the best-selling children's books of all time.
Using picture books to support young children s literacyJessie Huang
This document discusses how picture books can support early literacy development in young children. It provides examples of how engaging with picture books through shared reading, extension activities, and play can help develop oral language skills, vocabulary, phonological awareness, and phonemic awareness. Picture books expose children to rich language through stories, songs, rhymes, and creative language play. When teachers select high-quality picture books and support children's interactions with the text and illustrations through questioning, activities, and opportunities for pretend play, it enhances children's literacy in meaningful ways.
The document outlines a week-long, multi-disciplinary dinosaur unit for 3rd grade students. It includes lessons in science, math, writing, and art centered around dinosaurs. Students will learn about dinosaur eras, extinction, and classification through science readings and activities. They will study fractions through math problems related to eggs. A poetry unit will have students writing onomatopoeia poems about dinosaurs. Art projects incorporate paper mache, dioramas, and drawings of dinosaurs. Assessments include quizzes and a final presentation with a chosen dinosaur.
7th Annual Statewide Family Conference, Madison WiscSharon Pajka
- The document discusses research on portrayals of deaf characters in adolescent literature, comics, and graphic novels.
- It aims to highlight works featuring deaf characters and acknowledge differences between portrayals by deaf vs. hearing authors.
- Research findings include that hearing authors generally presented deaf characters from a cultural perspective while deaf authors included more pathological perspectives. Reader surveys found preferences for characters portrayed as normal kids seeking their identities.
Pathways to Possibilities: Discovering Deaf CharactersSharon Pajka
This document summarizes a research study on the portrayal and perception of deaf characters in adolescent literature. The study analyzed 6 books with deaf main characters, half written by deaf authors and half by hearing authors. It assessed how deafness was portrayed and surveyed deaf, hearing, and culturally familiar readers on their perceptions. The study found that hearing authors generally portrayed deaf characters from a cultural perspective while deaf authors included more pathological aspects. Readers overall preferred books by hearing authors and perceived culturally deaf male characters most positively. The study aims to increase awareness of this literature genre.
The document is a library instruction handout that provides 11 questions for students to answer using library resources. The questions cover topics like finding a biography of Barack Obama, movies about penguins, a copy of King Lear play, the physical location of The Great Gatsby, databases for business management articles, finding a specific article about teaching evolution, whether the library has certain journals, locating old journal articles, citation details for a specific article, online citation resources, and what edition of the MLA Handbook the library has. The handout aims to help students learn how to use the library resources to find different materials.
This 75-minute bibliographic instruction session for first-year students at Washington & Jefferson College aims to familiarize students with key library resources. The session will include demonstrations of the online catalog, databases, journal locator, and citation resources, as well as a 23-minute activity for students to practice navigating these resources. By the end of the session, students will learn how to search for and locate various library materials, including books, articles, and journals, and will understand how to cite sources correctly. The overarching goal is for students to gain knowledge of library resources that can support their research needs in college.
The document provides information about resources for finding biographies at W&J's library. It outlines that biographies can be found in the circulating collection, reference section, and several databases. The reference section contains multivolume sets providing biographies of literary figures, scientists, and historians. Subject-specific reference books cover topics like literature, science, and history. The circulating collection and online databases also offer additional biography resources.
The document provides information about legal resources available at W&J's library. It lists circulating books on law, databases that contain legal articles and cases, and reference books that define legal terms. It recommends resources like Black's Law Dictionary, West's Encyclopedia of American Law, and sets covering U.S. statutes, court cases, and Congressional actions. The tips section advises searching by call number and consulting librarians for help finding additional legal information.
This document provides information about economics resources available at W&J's library. It lists books in the circulating collection and reference section on economics topics, as well as databases that can be accessed online or in the library. The Geotom catalog and advanced search features are recommended for finding books on economics. Reference books define key terms and cover major areas of economics, while encyclopedias and dictionaries provide overview articles. Online sources like business and economics journals and news sites also offer information.
This document provides information about business resources available at W&J's library. It outlines circulating books on business topics, databases that contain business articles and news sources, and reference books that define key business terms and concepts. The reference section, circulating collection, and databases are identified as the main locations for finding business information. Tips are provided for navigating the library catalog and shelves to find related resources.
This document discusses why items may not be available to view digitally on ArchiveGrid and why scheduling a visit is sometimes necessary. It explains that the digitization process is lengthy and costly, so many archives have not digitized all their collections. Copyright issues may also prevent digital copies. The document provides an overview of what archival materials are and how to search and filter results on ArchiveGrid to find relevant information about accessing physical archival items.
The document summarizes the author's internship project at a community college library involving assessing their VHS collection and researching DVD replacements. The author compiled usage statistics and researched availability of DVD replacements, finding that many older titles were expensive or unavailable. This highlighted issues like rising costs of library materials and rapid format changes. The project gave insight into budget challenges and the need to update outdated formats to maintain a positive library image.
This document defines primary and secondary sources and provides guidance on evaluating their legitimacy and authority. It explains that primary sources are original materials created at the time of an event, while secondary sources analyze or interpret primary sources. The document recommends asking who created the source, its purpose, where the information comes from, and provides examples of both primary and secondary sources. It also lists some library databases and websites that can be used to find primary and secondary sources.
WorldCat is a database that allows users to search the catalogs of over 1.5 billion items from thousands of libraries around the world. It can be accessed through a library's website. Users can perform advanced searches and apply various limits and filters to their searches, such as by publication year, language, format, subject, and number of holding libraries. Search results provide bibliographic information and identify which libraries own copies of each item.
The document provides instructions for using the Project Muse database. It explains that Project Muse allows limiting search results by various criteria and contains over 340 peer-reviewed journals from 1995 to present. It describes how to browse by research area, title, publisher, books or journals, or search by keywords. It also explains what the colored circles next to results indicate regarding access and how to request items not fully available.
This database, Points of View, provides access to essays, periodicals, images, and other materials on controversial issues. Users can browse topics and categories or search basic or advanced. Search results are divided by document type, and clicking a title shows the citation record with links to view the full text. The database helps develop arguments and critical thinking skills for debates or papers.
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The document provides information about how to use the JSTOR database. It includes:
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2) Instructions for requesting articles that are only available as citations via interlibrary loan.
3) An overview of the browsing and searching features in JSTOR, including browsing by discipline, title, and publisher or searching with advanced search or citation locators.
Eleanor Gehman is applying for the position of librarian at Perfect Library. She describes helping a hesitant student find sources on the War of Castilian Succession, reinforcing her desire to assist students through the research process. Gehman believes social media is critical for librarians to reach out to students, create participatory environments, and embrace communication between librarians and patrons. She maintains the internal blog at Washington & Jefferson College's library to gain experience with shared communication among librarians. Gehman hopes to discuss her vision for using social media in academic libraries with the search committee.
This document provides a metadata application profile mapped to Dublin Core elements and terms. It includes elements such as title, creator, subject, description, format, and intended audience. For each element, the document specifies properties like obligation, input guidelines, and allowed value vocabularies to apply consistent metadata to described materials.
1) The number of reference questions in academic health sciences libraries has declined in recent years across all user groups as more people turn to search engines like Google for answers.
2) While 99% of libraries offered asynchronous virtual reference services like email and web forms by 2007, only 43% offered synchronous services like chat at that time. However, the number of libraries offering chat/instant messaging reference services increased between 2002-2004.
3) As technology and user needs change, reference services will continue to evolve, but the majority of questions are still asked in person currently. Libraries must carefully consider their specific user populations to determine what virtual services would be most beneficial.
The document discusses how libraries are adopting social media and web 2.0 technologies to better serve patrons and remain relevant, as outlined in the Library 2.0 concept. It examines challenges libraries face in implementing these new services, such as choosing which technologies to adopt from the many options and ensuring sites are constantly updated. The document also notes privacy concerns that arise from users sharing information online and the need for libraries to protect patron privacy. Adopting social media allows libraries to connect with users in their online communities.
The document discusses resources for writing and citations available through the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) and the U. Grant Miller Library at Washington & Jefferson College. It provides steps to access databases and citation guides through the OWL website and the college library website. It also summarizes guidelines for citing sources, including why citations are important, when to cite, and the importance of citation accuracy to avoid plagiarism. Key citation styles discussed include MLA, APA, and Chicago.
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Leonardo DiCaprio: The Hollywood Icon
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Early Life of Tom Cruise Daughter
Birth and Immediate Fame
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Part 1: Information Type
Our collection of information materials is comprised of different types of children’s
dinosaur books. They are all print, physical books as opposed to e-books, websites, or
other print dinosaur resources. They all feature dinosaurs in some capacity. Some are
fictional stories with a dinosaur or dinosaurs as characters. Others are non-fiction works
that give the history of dinosaurs, while other non-fiction works talk about fossils and
paleontology. We set the boundaries of the collection during the creation since there is a
plethora of children’s dinosaur books on the market. We decided to have a narrow age
range and chose pre-school to kindergarten. Originally it was limited specifically to picture
books, as in story books with pictures that an adult might read to a child, and non-fiction
reference works, such as an encyclopedia of dinosaurs which would also be something an
adult might read to a child. Later, once we had decided on our audience and created user
profiles, we expanded our collection to include non-fiction books that have an activity
component, such as crafts, games, or play-acting. Two important characteristics of all the
books in the collection is that they would not be something a child in our age range would
be able to read to him or herself; however, they all include illustrations in some form,
whether drawings or photographs, which children might be interested in looking at on
their own. Along this line, we excluded from the collection easy readers, which are
intended for beginning readers and include large pictures with limited text, and board
books, which are durable books printed on paperboard with little to no text and are
intended for small children, typically toddlers and younger.
Since we are all interested in working in libraries and two of our members plan on
working as children’s librarians specifically, children’s books seemed like relevant
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materials to organize. Working specifically with a print resource collection allows us to
gain firsthand knowledge of creating an organization scheme for the types of materials we
could be working with in the future. Furthermore, working specifically with children’s
books led us to think critically about the types of user groups who might be interested in
accessing children’s books and what they might look for in an organizational system for
them. It also gave us the chance to work with some of the relevant library structures we
have talked about in our coursework, from metadata structures like Dublin Core to
controlled vocabularies such as the Library of Congress Subject Heading and Name
Authority File. Also, dinosaur books are just plain fun. One challenge that we encountered
was in creating a classification scheme. It was relatively easy dividing the books into three
main categories; however, the picture book category was difficult to sub-categorize, since
many of the books had largely the same thematic content. This seemed to us a problem
that would be inherent in this and other collections of similar sizes. Creating a
classification scheme for a library collection might be easier since there would be a larger
variety of items, with more categories, and potentially less overlap. Having such a small
collection with very similar topics forced us to think carefully about the requirements of
hierarchical classifications when placing the books into categories.
Part 2: User Groups
User Group 1: Teachers
Ms. Frizzle is a new preschool teacher. Though she doesn’t have an academic
background in paleontology or evolutionary biology, she has been passionate about the
study of dinosaurs since age 5. On her fifth birthday, she received a baby Komodo dragon,
Igor, from an eccentric uncle, who convinced her that Igor was a baby Pinacosaurus. After
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college, she was lucky enough to get a Peace Corps position in Jurassic Park, where she
worked in a local school. She currently lives in Pittsburgh and teaches preschool. Ms.
Frizzle has decided to start a dinosaur unit with her class and needs a variety of books that
she can use in a group setting. She is concerned with accuracy and would like to be able to
incorporate into her new collection recently published books. She is interested in an
organizational system that will be easy and fast and will help her find picture, information,
and instructional/activity books.
Ellen Frizzle:
• New preschool teacher
• Wants to teach a dinosaur unit and needs many dinosaur books
• Needs picture books for story-times, informational books, and instructional books
for activities
• Needs recently published materials to reflect greater accuracy
• Needs materials that must be able to used in a group setting with many kids
• Needs an easy time-saving organizational scheme to choose books
User Group 2:
Mom is a quirky mother of two children. Her passion for the Beatles has pervaded
every aspect of her and her family’s life; for example, she dresses as a yellow submarine
each Halloween in order to embarrass her entire family. Her youngest child, Sally, has
decided that “dinosaurs are way cooler than ponies,” and besides wanting a pet Diplodocus,
she wants more and more dinosaur books. Cooper, Mom’s 7-year-old son has recently
moved past the dinosaur phase and is now fully devoted to his best friend, Ringo, an
adolescent Rottweiler. Mom is looking for new dinosaur books to share with her 4-year-old
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daughter that will beef up their already existing collection of books she used to read with
her son. Like Ms. Frizzle, Mom would like to be able to use an organizational scheme that
will help her while searching the CLP shelves.
Mom:
• Parent with two kids (7-year-old Cooper and 4-year-old Sally)
• The family already has an extensive dinosaur book collection, but they would like to
add some new picture books
• Wants to be able to find newer materials
• Needs a time-saving device to help choose books
• Needs books to use one-on-one with Sally
Part 3: Collection
Refer to the “Collection Description” worksheet in the Excel workbook for a
description of each item.
Part 4.1: Descriptive Scheme
Refer to the “Metadata Application Profile” worksheet in the Excel workbook.
Part 4.2: Classification Scheme
Information
Fossils, Bones, and Skeletons
Inside-Outside Dinosaurs (Munro, Roxie)
Jurassic Poop (Berkowitz, Jacob)
General Information
Did Dinosaurs Eat Pizza? (Hort, Lenny)
Dinosaur (Lambert, David)
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Dinosaur Parade (Halls, Kelly Milner)
Dinosaurs?! (Prap, Lila)
Nonfictional Story
Jurassic Shark (Diffily, Deborah)
Instruction
DinoMania (Manning, Mick and Brita Granstrom)
Dinosaurs (Morris, Ting and Neil)
The Kids’ Natural History Book (Press, Judy)
Picture
Rhyming
Concept
Dinosaur Roar! (Stickland, Paul and Henrietta)
Manners
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? (Yolen, Jane and Mark Teague)
How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon? (Yolen, Jane and Mark Teague)
How Do Dinosaurs Go To School? (Yolen, Jane and Mark Teague)
How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? (Yolen, Jane and Mark Teague)
How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? (Yolen, Jane and Mark Teague)
Poetry
Dinothesaurus (Florian, Douglas)
Tyrannosaurus Was a Beast (Prelutsky, Jack)
Non-rhyming
Difficult and Stubborn Dinosaurs
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Dinosaur vs. Bedtime (Shea, Bob)
The Dinosaurs’s New Clothes (Goode, Diane)
The Super Hungry Dinosaur (Waddell, Martin)
Pets, Helpers, and Friends
Buying, Training & Caring for Your Dinosaur (Rennert, Laura Joy)
Danny and the Dinosaur (Hoff, Syd)
Dear Tyrannosaurus Rex (McClatchy, Lisa)
Detective Dinosaur (Skofield, James)
Edwina (Willems, Mo)
Harold and the Purple Crayon (Baker, Liza)
When Dinosaurs Came With Everything (Broach, Elise)
While the faceted classification system is a lot more user-friendly when it comes to
browsing, we used the hierarchical classification system because our collection is made up
of books and we’re presenting the collection as if it belongs in a larger library collection.
After all, in physical libraries, such as the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, books can only
have one designated place in the collection; believe it or not, books cannot exist in two
places at once! Also, the main goal of our collection is for users (especially the two user
groups we’ve described) to be able to easily search for the specific kinds of books they need
and/or want.
We started out with the three main classes (Information, Instruction, and Picture)
because those are the three main types of books we were looking for when we were
building our collection. From there, we looked at the books we had decided to include in
our collection and created the resulting subcategories from there. This strategy is quite a
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bit different from creating a classification scheme for a “normal” library collection because
for a library, librarians have to consider the possibility of any book that exists or could exist
as becoming a part of their collection. However, our collection is small and our
classification scheme solely exists for the included books, which means it might be very
difficult to add additional books into our collection’s classification scheme. Furthermore,
when it comes to the most specific subcategories, particularly in the picture book category,
they become much more subjective and open to the interpretation of whomever is
organizing and classifying the books.
We did specifically cater this classification scheme to our user groups, thinking
about what types of books they’re looking for and different characteristics of the books that
might make a difference to them (when it comes to picture books, it is important to
differentiate between books of poems and story-centered books). However, I believe our
classification system appeals to a much broader user group that includes all adults. While
our collection is made up of children’s dinosaur books, we determined that because young
children would be much more likely to browse the physical collection in the library and do
not necessarily have the needed vocabulary to search a collection’s database, it would be
much more useful and relevant to target an adult audience rather than an audience of 4-
and 5-year-old children.
Part 5: Surrogate Records & Organizational Scheme
The organizational scheme for our collection best meets the needs of our users. It is
clear that each book falls into the three main categories in the classification scheme of
picture book, instructional book, or information book. These categories aid both Mom and
Ms. Frizzle in navigating the dinosaur collection as a whole. The scheme only utilizes books
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that are appropriate for preschoolers. Using this scheme, Mom will be able to choose books
to fill in the gaps of Sally’s collection with recent picture books. Ms. Frizzle can use the
classification scheme to find the books that will build the collection that she needs for her
dinosaur unit.
The descriptive scheme that we have identified allows our collection to be easily
searched, while providing a clear and inclusive description of the materials in the
collection. The metadata application profile (MAP) meets the functional requirements of
our user groups. We used basic Dublin Core elements to create our MAP. The Dublin Core
elements included in the metadata application profile were chosen to most accurately
describe the collection and allow the user to search by elements that are most helpful to
them. For example, “Type of book,” “Copyright year,” and “Subjects,” are some of the
elements most helpful to Ms. Frizzle and Mom. Type of book specifies which books are
picture books, informational books, or instructional books; the copyright year shows which
books are newer (therefore have more current information); and subjects further specify
what the books are about.
The classification and descriptive scheme are designed to ease the search process
for our user groups. They will be able to chose the appropriate books for their audience
and group size. Though the needs of our user groups have been met, other user groups may
not easily be able to search the collection. If other children were trying to search the
collection for books to read to younger children or to enjoy themselves, the categories will
not be applicable. A potential problem in implementing this organizational scheme would
be making applicable to other user groups, or, as previously mentioned, adding additional
books.
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Surrogate records within the classification scheme:
Information
Fossils, Bones, and Skeletons
Inside-Outside Dinosaurs (Munro, Roxie)
Jurassic Poop (Berkowitz, Jacob)
General Information
Did Dinosaurs Eat Pizza? (Hort, Lenny)
Author Hort, Lenny
Title Did dinosaurs eat pizza?: mysteries science hasn’t
solved
Illustrator O’Brien, John, 1953-
Publisher Henry Holt and Company, LLC
Copyright Year 2006
Subjects Dinosaurs -- Juvenile literature. Dinosaurs --
Methodology -- Juvenile literature. Science --
Methodology -- Juvenile literature.
ISBN 9780805067574
Type of Book Information
Height 10.1 in.
Width 8.1 in.
Pages 32
Reading Level
Summary Presents some of the mysteries surrounding
dinosaurs, including such questions as what sounds
they made, how they laid their eggs, how they cared
for their young, whether they were cold-blooded or
warm-blooded, and why they died out.
Dinosaur (Lambert, David)
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Dinosaur Parade (Halls, Kelly Milner)
Dinosaurs?! (Prap, Lila)
Author Prap, Lila, 1955-
Title Dinosaurs?!
Illustrator
Publisher North-South Books
Copyright Year 2009
Subjects Dinosaurs -- Juvenile literature. Dinosaurs --
Evolution -- Juvenile literature. Dinosaurs -- Pictorial
works -- Juvenile literature. Chickens -- Origin --
Juvenile literature.
ISBN 9780735822849
Type of Book Picture
Height 9.6 in.
Width 9.8 in.
Pages 32
Reading Level
Summary Chickens consider the possibility that their ancestors
were dinosaurs.
Nonfictional Story
Jurassic Shark (Diffily, Deborah)
Author Diffily, Deborah
Title Jurassic shark
Illustrator Carr, Karen, 1960-
Publisher HarperCollins
Copyright Year 2004
Subjects Hybodus -- Juvenile literature.
ISBN 9780060082499
Type of Book Information
Height 11.3 in.
Width 9.3 in.
Pages 32
Reading Level
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Summary Profiles Hybodus, a fearless and deadly prehistoric
shark, looking at her feeding habits, preparations for
giving birth, and dangers to herself and her baby.
Instruction
DinoMania (Manning, Mick and Brita Granstrom)
Dinosaurs (Morris, Ting and Neil)
Author Morris, Ting and Morris, Neil
Title Dinosaurs
Illustrator Levy, Ruth and Crowne, Joanne
Publisher Franklin Watts
Copyright Year 1993
Subjects Handicraft. Dinosaurs.
ISBN 9780531142585
Type of Book Instruction
Height 10.8 in.
Width 8.5 in.
Pages 32
Reading Level
Summary Provides step-by-step instructions for such dinosaur crafts
as a tyrannosaurus hobby horse, plaster casts of dinosaur
feet, and a flying pterodactyl.
The Kids’ Natural History Book (Press, Judy)
Author Press, Judy, 1944-
Title The kids’ natural history book: making dinos, fossils,
mammoths & more
Illustrator Kline, Michael
Publisher Williamson Publishing
Copyright Year 2000
Subjects Handicraft -- Juvenile literature. Natural History -- Juvenile
literature.
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ISBN 9781885593245
Type of Book Instruction
Height 8.5 in.
Width 11 in.
Pages 132
Reading Level
Summary Arts, crafts, and nature activities explore various elements
of the natural world, including ocean life, insects, dinosaurs,
amphibians and reptiles, birds, mammals, and early man.
Picture
Rhyming
Concept
Dinosaur Roar! (Stickland, Paul and Henrietta)
Manners
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? (Yolen, Jane and Mark Teague)
How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon? (Yolen, Jane and Mark Teague)
How Do Dinosaurs Go To School? (Yolen, Jane and Mark Teague)
How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? (Yolen, Jane and Mark Teague)
How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? (Yolen, Jane and Mark Teague)
Poetry
Dinothesaurus (Florian, Douglas)
Tyrannosaurus Was a Beast (Prelutsky, Jack)
Non-rhyming
Difficult and Stubborn Dinosaurs
Dinosaur vs. Bedtime (Shea, Bob)
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The Dinosaurs’s New Clothes (Goode, Diane)
The Super Hungry Dinosaur (Waddell, Martin)
Author Waddell, Martin
Title The super hungry dinosaur
Illustrator Lord, Leonie
Publisher Dial Books for Young Readers
Copyright Year 2009
Subjects Dinosaurs – Fiction. Dogs -- Juvenile fiction.
Temper tantrums -- Juvenile fiction.
ISBN 9780803734463
Type of Book Picture
Height 10.1 in.
Width 11.3 in.
Pages 32
Reading Level 0-8
Summary Hal and his little dog Billy calmly deal with a
dinosaur's monstrous temper tantrum.
Pets, Helpers, and Friends
Buying, Training & Caring for Your Dinosaur (Rennert, Laura Joy)
Author Rennert, Laura Joy
Title Buying, training & caring for your dinosaur
Illustrator Brown, Marc
Publisher Alfred A. Knopf
Copyright Year 2009
Subjects Dinosaurs -- Juvenile literature. Pets --
Juvenile literature.
ISBN 9780375936791
Type of Book Picture
Height 8.6 in.
Width 11.1 in.
Pages 40
Reading Level 0-8
Summary Includes instructions for choosing and caring
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for a pet dinosaur.
Danny and the Dinosaur (Hoff, Syd)
Dear Tyrannosaurus Rex (McClatchy, Lisa)
Detective Dinosaur (Skofield, James)
Edwina (Willems, Mo)
Author Willems, Mo, 1968-
Title Edwina, the dinosaur who didn’t know she
was extinct
Illustrator Willems, Mo, 1968-
Publisher Hyperion
Copyright Year 2006
Subjects Dinosaurs -- Juvenile fiction. Identity
(Pyschology) -- Juvenile fiction.
ISBN 9780786837489
Type of Book Picture
Height 9.3 in.
Width 12.1 in.
Pages 40
Reading Level 0-8
Summary Everyone in town loves Edwina the dinosaur
except one little boy who is determined to
prove to everyone, including Edwina, that
dinosaurs are extinct.
Harold and the Purple Crayon (Baker, Liza)
When Dinosaurs Came With Everything (Broach, Elise)
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