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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Richardson, Maurine V.; Miller, Margaret B. – Rural Educator, 2000
Explains the educational value of picture books, what constitutes a picture book, what to look for in picture books, and how to select them for the classroom or school library. Gives advice on how small rural school libraries can get more books. Appendices describe 38 selection aids for children's literature and 10 children's book awards.…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Childrens Literature, Criteria, Elementary Education
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Danielson, Kathy Everts – Rural Educator, 1989
Lists books with rural or small community themes available for children, grades K-eight, to serve as motivational reading texts or resources in units on farming or rural life in social studies or science. Categorizes selections as informational, poetry, traditional, contemporary realistic fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, or concept books.…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Farmers