"For K-12 librarians and teachers, Pamela Bacon, who has been a media specialist and reading teacher, and Tammy Bacon, who has been an elementary teacher, principal, and literacy coach, present a guide that contains 100 literary 'lifesavers'—activities and strategies for reading that utilize collaboration between media specialists and teachers. Activities include using different genres in reading, visualization, literature circles, author visits, independent learning, assessment, and graphic organizers. Each lifesaver is accompanied by tips, how to use it at specific grade levels, internet resources, and handouts.' " - Reference & Research Book News