Children's & teenage literature studies
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Children's & teenage literature studies
Hardback. This text provides a literary and/or cultural context for each of Wolff's novels for young people, discusses the characters in terms of the plot and style, analyzes particularly literary elements as appropriate, and summarizes critical response. Series: Studies in Young Adult Literature. Num Pages: 152 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 145 x 16. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810848580
- ISBN
- 9780810848580
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.26
€ 103.26
Hardback. As Jacqueline Woodson has taken an increasing number of risks with her themes, she has also continued to develop as an artist. This volume includes a critical analysis of how Woodson's life and work intertwine and of the themes and her own goals as a writer and artist. Series: Studies in Young Adult Literature. Num Pages: 208 pages, bibliog , index. BIC Classification: 2AB; BG; DSY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 219 x 149 x 21. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810848573
- ISBN
- 9780810848573
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.52
€ 110.52
Hardback. This text offers teachers and fans of fantasy literature an historical and critical review of this genre. Readers are introduced to the various subgenres and categories of fantasy literature for children and young adults and provided with criteria with which to evaluate the texts available. Num Pages: 176 pages, bibliog , footnotes, index. BIC Classification: DSY; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 223 x 172 x 19. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810846371
- ISBN
- 9780810846371
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.85
€ 115.85
Hardback. Although L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" was published more than 100 years ago, literary critics and historians continue to discover new approaches to the world of Oz. This collection of essays represents some of the most interesting of these new approaches. Series: Children's Literature Association Centennial Studies. Num Pages: 192 pages, bibliography, footnotes. BIC Classification: DSY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810843806
- ISBN
- 9780810843806
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.15
€ 116.15
Hardback. This volume seeks to bring to the attention of librarians, teachers and publishers works of young adult literature that are considered to be worthy of a far wider readership than they currently receive. There are 26 essays, each focusing on the merits of an individual work of literature. Editor(s): Zitlow, Connie S. Series: Studies in Young Adult Literature. Num Pages: 152 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSK; DSY; GLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 14. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810843608
- ISBN
- 9780810843608
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.11
€ 94.11
Hardback. Through a variety of critical perspectives, Nikolajeva ponders the art of characterization, uncovering the essential differences between story ('what we are told') and discourse ('how we are told'), and carefully distinguishing between how these are employed in children's fiction and in general fiction. Num Pages: 344 pages, bibliog , index. BIC Classification: DSB; DSY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 223 x 146 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810842502
- ISBN
- 9780810842502
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.38
€ 138.38
Hardback. This collection of 13 essays, published in association with the Children's Literature Association, celebrates the centennial of the publication of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", by Beatrix Potter. It explores how contemporary American children respond to the timeless appeal of Peter's antics. Editor(s): Mackey, Margaret. Series: Children's Literature Association Centennial Studies. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations, bibliog. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JJ; DSBH; DSK; DSY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 222 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810841970
- ISBN
- 9780810841970
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.32
€ 116.32
Hardback. In 1969, Dr Weiss began making videos of authors, illustrators, and editors in the children's literature field. The result was a collection of videos, "Profiles in Literature". This text summarizes and quotes from the interviews in the video series and also expands/updates guest's background data. Num Pages: 416 pages, photographs, index. BIC Classification: 2ABM; DSBH; DSK; DSY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810837874
- ISBN
- 9780810837874
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.18
€ 144.18
Hardback. This text explores the contemporary response to the picture books of the three pioneer Victorian illustrators of children's books: Walter Crane, Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway. Num Pages: 296 pages, 12pp photographs, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JH; AFF; AGB; DSK; DSY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 139 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810837393
- ISBN
- 9780810837393
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 158.78
€ 158.78
Hardback. This supplement updates the work begun in the 1993 publication. It builds upon the first volume, indexing books published between 1991 and 1997. Books are accessible through three indexes: title, date, and series. The first volume should be consulted for titles older than 1991. Num Pages: 976 pages, index. BIC Classification: DSY; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 148 x 56. Weight in Grams: 1234.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 976
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810837287
- ISBN
- 9780810837287
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 293.30
€ 293.30
Paperback. This resource provides teachers, librarians, parents, and others who work with children with an annotated bibliography of children's books that contain characters who display positive values as they relate to others. Includes sample activities and lessons. Series: School Library Media Series. Num Pages: 200 pages, index. BIC Classification: DSY; GBCR; JHBK; YXF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 215 x 11. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810836822
- ISBN
- 9780810836822
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 104.43
€ 104.43
Paperback. "Big books" allow groups of children respond to a story as they would during a one-to-one reading with an adult. This reference covers: the shared reading experience; enlarging text/illustrations; purchasing and using big books; suggested activities; and a bibliography of big books. Series: School Library Media Series. Num Pages: 112 pages, 48 illustrations, bibliography, notes. BIC Classification: DSY; GBCR; JNV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 274 x 219 x 9. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810836211
- ISBN
- 9780810836211
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.13
€ 75.13
Hardback. An in-depth study of twenty-eight young adult novels published between 1967 and 1997 about the Vietnam war. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: DSB; DSY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 23. Weight in Grams: 513.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810835351
- ISBN
- 9780810835351
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.07
€ 152.07
Hardback. Examines over thirty of Mollie Hunter's fantasies, historical novels, realistic novels of modern life, and nonfiction essays on writing for children. In this book, Greenway offers the first full-length study of the works of Mollie Hunter. Series: Children's Literature Association. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBH; DSK; DSY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810834699
- ISBN
- 9780810834699
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.87
€ 121.87
Paperback. An important and interesting work for academics and professionals in YA librarianship, this book presents a coherent look at the past, present, and future of the field. Series: VOYA Occasional Papers S. Num Pages: 92 pages, 4 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: BG; DSY; GLM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 92
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810834231
- ISBN
- 9780810834231
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.42
€ 70.42
Paperback. This teaching aid helps librarians and teachers incorporate humor into their classes by presenting quality humorous children's literature and experiences that develop children's sensitivity toward humor. Series: School Library Media Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, 2 line drawings. BIC Classification: DSY; GL; JNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 216 x 13. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810832091
- ISBN
- 9780810832091
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 111.61
€ 111.61
Hardback. An authoritative history and analysis of the best British and American children's literature through 1994, with a new 2003 postscript on J.K.Rowling and Philip Pullman. Num Pages: 399 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DSY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 148 x 36. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 399
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810831179
- ISBN
- 9780810831179
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.41
€ 112.41
Hardback. Num Pages: 476 pages, 1ch. BIC Classification: CFC; DSY; JNV; KNTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 32. Weight in Grams: 699.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 476
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810831100
- ISBN
- 9780810831100
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.44
€ 128.44
Hardback. Leading New Zealand and Australian children's authors tell the stories behind their books and share some of their writing secrets. Num Pages: 227 pages, 2M. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSK; DSY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 227
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810829459
- ISBN
- 9780810829459
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.11
€ 104.11
Hardback. Contains data about more than 1000 volumes written or translated to English since 1939. Indexes provide both the geographical setting of each volume and its thematic focus. Num Pages: 503 pages. BIC Classification: DSY; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 145 x 38. Weight in Grams: 821.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 503
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810829251
- ISBN
- 9780810829251
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.53
€ 168.53
Hardback. Examines over 300 books that deal with issues of human existence and survival. Annotated with social and psychological commentary, the books reviewed cover a wide range of materials written for children from preschool to young adult. Programming ideas, including lists of related films, appear after each major section. Num Pages: 211 pages. BIC Classification: DSY; GL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 211
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810826762
- ISBN
- 9780810826762
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.74
€ 110.74
Hardback. From the first publication of The Bobsey Twins in 1904 to titles published in 1992, Storey annotates over 300 books that feature twins. An index shows whether the twins are main, secondary, or minor characters. Num Pages: 410 pages, Plans :Includes indexes. BIC Classification: DSY; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 147 x 29. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 410
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810826410
- ISBN
- 9780810826410
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.71
€ 152.71
Hardback. Num Pages: 191 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 151 x 17. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 191
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810825635
- ISBN
- 9780810825635
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.19
€ 104.19
Hardback. Like its predecessors, A Hispanic Heritage, Series IV is designed as an aid for librarians and teachers who are interested in exposing students to the cultures of Hispanic people. Num Pages: 173 pages. BIC Classification: DSY; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 173
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810824621
- ISBN
- 9780810824621
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.60
€ 120.60