"A Linworth Publishing book." Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
The book -- Strategies -- The challenge -- Websites -- Just the facts : nonfiction -- A picture paints a thousand words : graphic works -- And he scores : sports -- And a shot rang out : mystery and adventure -- Knock! Knock! Who's there? : humor -- To infinity and beyond : fantasy and science fiction -- The way we were : war and history -- It's a dude thing : male characters -- That's show business : books that have become movies -- Say it proud : read alouds -- Appendices.
Summary:
Profiles books from a variety of genres, including nonfiction, graphic novels, science fiction, and others, aimed at boys in third through twelfth grade, and includes strategies teachers and librarians can use to promote interest in them.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.