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Know It All, Find It Fast for Youth Librarians and Teachers is the ultimate reference guide to information on working with children. A-Z topics cover school subjects like science, math, and reading, along with general themes such as children’s health and hobbies. Each topic includes typical questions, relevant definitions, key considerations, homework guidelines, print resources, and Web site, and advice on evaluating resources. This brand-new guide is essential reading for youth librarians, teachers, parents, and anyone who routinely sees children in their organizations and beyond.
Introduction PART 1: GENERAL SOURCES Section 1: Schools and Education Section 2: General Sources
- Books
- Dictionaries
- Encyclopedias
- Fact Books
- Language Dictionaries
- Online Libraries
- Search Engines
- Telephone Directories
Section 3: General Knowledge
- Dates, Calendars and Anniversaries
- Discoveries, Inventions and How Things Work
- Flags
- Money
- Myths and Legends
- Olympics
- Population
- Space, Astronomy and the Solar System
- Weather
- Weights and Measures
PART 2: SCHOOL SUBJECTS
- An Overview of the National Curriculum
- Art
- Citizenship
- Design and Technology
- Drama and Theatre Studies
- English (Literacy) and English Literature
- Geography
- History
- ICT
- Mathematics (Numeracy)
- Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
- Music
- P.E. (Physical Education)
- PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
- RE (Religious Education)
- Science
- Welsh and Gaelic
PART 3: SCHOOL AND HOME LIFE: ISSUES AND CONCERNS
- Alcohol and Alcoholism
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Drugs and Smoking
- English as an Additional Language (EAL)
- E-safety
- Examinations, Assessments and Revision
- Food and Healthy Eating
- Further Education
- Gifted and Talented Children
- Home Education (includes home tutors)
- Homework
- Relationships, Sex, Sexual Health and Puberty
- School Attendance and Behaviour
- School Travel
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disability
- Work Experience
PART 4 HOBBIES, LEISURE AND SPORT 207 Section 1 Hobbies and Leisure
- Acting and Performing
- Animation, Cartoons, Comics and Manga
- Chess
- Cinema, Film and Television
- Collecting Things
- Computer Games (for fun)
- Cooking and Baking
- Crafts
- Drawing and Painting
- Duke of Edinburgh's Award
- Family History
- Fishing
- Games – Indoor and Outdoor
- Growing Fruit, Vegetables and Flowers
- Magic and Magic Tricks
- Music – Enjoying and Playing Musical Instruments
- Nature
- Pets
- Places To Visit and Things To Do
- Reading
- Uniformed Organizations
- Writing
Section 2 Sports
- An Overview of Sports
- Athletics and Field Athletics
- Boxing
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Dance
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Horse and Pony Riding
- Ice Skating
- Martial Arts
- Netball
- Rugby
- Skateboarding and Scootering
- Swimming
- Tennis
"This immaculately presented book is hugely relevant to today's youthful enquiries. Strongly recommended for all services catering for young people, their parents and teachers."
— Reference Reviews
"...a first class reference resource that will save lots of time in seeking out information for inquisitive youngsters. It will become a first port of call for busy professionals. The front cover states that the target audience is "youth librarians and teachers." I hope that this does not deter parents and young people from also picking up this excellent publication. They will benefit just as much."
— Library Review
"...this is a really good book to have on your bookshelves, one that you can dip into for interest as well as research and one that merits regular use in both public and school libraries in the UK. I certainly learnt from it, and will be recommending it myself to staff and students."
— Library Management