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Connecting Cultures: A Guide to Multicultural Literature for Children
Contributor(s): Thomas, Rebecca L. (Author)
ISBN: 0835237605     ISBN-13: 9780835237604
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
OUR PRICE:   $69.30  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: January 1996
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BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature
- Reference | Bibliographies & Indexes
Dewey: 011.62
LCCN: 95025944
Physical Information: 1.51" H x 6.31" W x 9.35" (2.40 lbs) 689 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural
 
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Publisher Description:

A comprehensive guide to multicultural literature for children, this valuable resource features more than 1,600 titles--including fiction, folktales, poetry, and song books--that focus on diverse cultural groups. The selected titles, pubished between the 1970s and 1990s are suitable for use with preschoolers through sixth graders and are likely to be found on the shelves of school and public libraries. Topics are timely, with an emphasis on books that reflect the needs and interests of today's children. Each detailed entry includes bibliographic information. Use level is also included, as are cultural designation, subjects, and a summary. The invaluable Subject Access section incorporates use level culture information.