"For classroom teachers, McElmeel (children’s and young adult literature, U. of Wisconsin-Stout), an educational and literacy consultant, discusses about 63 picture books and how they can be used with older readers in grades four through 12 to help them understand curriculum, think critically, and grasp advanced topics. She suggests specific titles, describeshow they can be used with already planned units in math, science, geography, and language arts, and how they can be used for further exploration and learning. Each listing includes a summary, extension ideas, and related books. An additional 280 titles are briefly annotated." - Reference & Research Book News
