Youth Reference Proposal

2. Introduction to Reference LTA 1102 Final Group Project By Kimberly Osko Keri Eberly Norma Duke

3. Youth Services Collection Proposal Our goal is to present a well rounded cost effective set of resources. Our school will benefit in many ways with the following collection. Student body benefits - State-of-the-art online sources Newest title publications Excellent research materials Core essentials Targeted age appropriate reference Quality products for our teachers and students

4. Proposal by Norma

5. World Book Student Discovery Science Encyclopedia Created specifically for young learners. Contains multitude of color diagrams, activities and experiments to emphasize concepts. 13-volume set, with extensive indexing and cross-referencing From publisher, $399.

6. National Geographic World Atlas for Young Explorers Award-winning atlas. Created at an introductory level. Thematic maps show climate, vegetation, population density, endangered species and world economies. Includes on-line access From publisher, $25.

7. Brainpop Interactive Learning Award-winning site covers Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts and Music, Health, and Technology. K-12 coverage assures students at all levels encounter challenge and stimulation. Available in both English and Spanish. Media center license fee: $835/year.

8. b Proposal from Kim Proposal by Kimberly

9. ONLINE SOURCEWORLD BOOK KIDS Grades K through 4 This award winning web site is based on content in the World Book Encyclopedia. Subscribers from schools and libraries state the diagrams, maps, colorful illustrations and dozens of activities are easy to navigate and relate to curriculum standards. With a subscription cost of only .52 cents per student this resource would be an invaluable addition. Electronic Encyclopedia from World Book

10. THE ULTIMATE AUTHORITY ON RECORD BREAKING ACHIEVEMENTS! Students in all grades will love to research the latest record breakers in many categories: Human Feats The Natural World Science & Technology Sports and Games Famous Personalities Kids can even apply to make their own World Record! Priced at $29.99 Hardcover

11. LANGUAGE ARTSGRADES 2-5 This 912 page dictionary passes the gold standard of tests and completes any Youth Reference section. Up-to-date , easy to read entries come to life with colorful illustrations. An alphabet locator is found on the outer edge of each page and pronunciation guides and symbols accompany the entries. Includes world maps, an easy how-to guide, and a reference section depicting flags from countries and a chronological listing of all U.S. presidents. Priced at $14.95 Hardcover

12. Proposal by Keri

14. Countries arranged alphabetically and subdivided by culture group

15. Articles contain bold headings and cover topics such as language, folklore, religion, major holidays, family life, clothing, food, recreation, and social problemsComplete Set $493.96

17. Each entry concludes with a bibliography containing print sources and useful Web sites for the country’s embassy, government, and travel and tourism sites.

18. Sidebars feature maps, vocabulary lists of foreign terms and phrases, and recipes or activity instructions

19. Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia Information Occasional back-and-white photographs and maps contribute to an understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity Articles are informative and engaging and targeted to appeal to a younger audience

20. National Geographic-Our Fifty States Special Features: Introduction begins with a letter from Jimmy Carter, a map of the United States featuring major population centers, one full page on Washington, D.C. Priced at $49.56

21. Product Information Organized by regions, with a map of each region and a short history Four pages are devoted to each state and include basic facts as well as state history, economic strengths, and other noteworthy facts

22. Product Information cont. Maps are clearly labeled with cities and rivers, and are accompanied by brief timelines illustrated with photos and drawings Sidebars with “Did you know?” trivia information are included for each state

24. READER’S ADVISORY GUIDE SOURCE Authored by Catherine Barr and John T. Gillespie Contain 30,000 entries in two volumes, combined. Search by general or specific topic, author, or student reading level. Volumes include references to book reviews, and reference any awards won. Eighth edition + Supplement Priced at $124

25. NoveList K-8 Plus Over 251,000 + titles that reflect the collections in a typical library Search among thousands of popular fiction and nonfiction titles to retrieve author read-alikes, book lists, book discussion guides, and more. Links to your library’s card catalog and gives you the ability to display your library’s local collection. New subscription cost $57.00

26. READER’S ADVISORY GUIDE SOURCE Volume #4 Priced at $153.00 new or $47.00 used Authored by Janis Ansell and Pam Spencer Holley Contains 2,200 entries on titles recently published. Search by author, title, character and even plot summary Volumes include comprehensive indexes referencing awards and age levels

27. Price summary Youth Reference Collection Proposal Science & Technology $1,458.00 Humanities $200.94 Social Studies $699.52 Reader’s Advisory $334.00 Total investment $ 2,692.46

28. Thank you for your consideration on our collection suggestions. Sincerely, Keri Eberly Kim Osko Norma Duke

29. Citations Science and Technology World Book, Incorporated,. World Book Student Discovery Science Encyclopedia . Chicago: World Book, Incorporated,, 2005. National Geographic. National Geographic World Atlas for Young Explorers. Washington D.C.: National Geographic, 2007. BrainPop School Access. FWD Media Inc. Public School Library. 20 July 2009. www.brainpop.com Humanities World Book Kids Database. EBSCO. Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL. 17 July 2009. www.worldbookonline.com Glenday, Craig. Guinness World Records, 2009. London: Bantam, 2009. DK Publishing. Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary. New York: Dorling Kindersley, 2008. Social Studies Gall, Timothy L.. Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cultures . Farmington Hills: UXL, 1998. Bockenhauer, Mark H.. Our Fifty States. Washington D.C.: National Geographic, 2004. Lands and Peoples Online Database. EBSCO. Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL. 17 July 2009 Reader’s Advisory Ansell, Janis and Holley, Spencer Pam. What Do Children and Young Adults Read Next?. Farmington Hills: Gale Group, 2004. Barr, Catherine and Gillespie, John T. . Best Books for Children. Santa Barbara: Libraries Unlimited, 2007. NoveList K-8. EBSCO. Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL. 17 July 2009.