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ERIC Number: EJ642809
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0034-0561
Considering Genre, Content, and Visual Features in the Selection of Trade Books for Science Instruction.
Donovan, Carol A.; Smolkin, Laura B.
Reading Teacher, v55 n6 p502-20 Mar 2002
Presents analyses of different aspects of various types of texts so teachers may make informed decisions when selecting trade books to enhance their science program. Provides an overview of three major categories--genre, content, and visual features--that the literature supports as important in the selection of books for science. (SG)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Elementary Education, Reading Material Selection, Science Curriculum, Science Instruction, Text Structure, Textbooks
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Trade Books; Visual Design