Full Description
Finally, a book to help educators promote sure-fire reading pleasers to boy readers in grades 3-12!
Scary, Gross, and Enlightening: Books for Boys Grades 3-12 is the helpful new reference handbook for educators looking for just the right books to captivate the imaginations of boys in a way that makes reading fun as well as effective.
In chapters than span the full range of categories and genres, Scary, Gross, and Enlightening surveys the latest and greatest titles aimed at boys in the primary and secondary grades, including nonfiction, graphic novels, mystery and adventure, sports, sci-fi and fantasy, humor, history, books that were made into movies, read-aloud titles, and classic works that have stood the test of time. Each chapter suggests a number of appropriate and delightful titles on a specific theme and includes listings of corresponding websites, reproducible lessons, and activities. The book also provides lists of professional titles to support each chapter's theme, as well as research-based strategies for teaching with the suggested books.
Chapters center on the common themes of "boy books" for grades 3-12, including sports, sci-fi and fantasy, graphic novels, mystery and adventure, and more
Offers reproducible lessons and activities
Includes a chapter on professional titles relevant to the various themes of the suggested books
Contents
Table of Figures
About the Author
Introduction
The Books
Strategies
The Challenge
Websites
CHAPTER 1: Just the Facts: Nonfiction
Nonfiction Books
Web Connections
Publisher Sites
Magazines
Authors
For Kids
For Teachers and Librarians
CHAPTER 2: A Picture Paints a Thousand Words: Graphic Works
Web Connections
CHAPTER 3: And He Scores: Sports
Web Connections
CHAPTER 4: And a Shot Rang Out: Mystery and Adventure
Web Connections
CHAPTER 5: Knock! Knock! Who's There?: Humor
Web Connections
CHAPTER 6: To Infinity and Beyond: Fantasy and Science Fiction
Web Connections
CHAPTER 7: The Way We Were: War and History
Web Connections
CHAPTER 8: It's a Dude Thing: Male Characters
Web Connections
CHAPTER 9: That's Show Business: Books That Have Become Movies
Fair Use Guidelines
Copyright Guidelines
Web Connections
CHAPTER 10: Say It Proud: Read Alouds
Web Connections
Appendix 1 : Selected Books That Have Worked for Years
Series
K-3
3-6
5-8
YA
Selected Titles That Have Worked for Years
Appendix 2 : Professional Books
Appendix 3 : Great Book Sources for All Readers
Educators
Appendix 4 : Reading Interest Survey
Works Cited
Index
