Read All about It!: Great Read-Aloud Stories, Poems, and Newspaper Pieces for Preteens and Teens
A treasury of fifty sensational read-aloud pieces for young adults.
A treasury of fifty sensational read-aloud pieces for young adults. From Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass to Maniac Magee , sci-fi to op-ed, "Casey at the Bat" to a moving true story about the reunion of two Holocaust survivors, this wonderfully diverse collection of excerpts from newspapers, magazines, and books has been created by Jim Trelease especially to turn young people on to the many pleasures of reading. Here are thought-provoking columns from Mike Royko and Pete Hamill; excerpts from classics like To Kill a Mockingbird and "Rikki-tikki-tavi"; autobiographical sketches by Maya Angelou, Moss Hart, and others, highlighting the importance of reading in their lives; and much more. With selections representing many different cultures, genres, writing styles, and interests, Read All About It! is a wonderful introduction to the riches of literature and to a lifetime of reading.
| SKU | 9780140146554 |
|---|---|
| Primary Contributor | Trelease |
| ISBN | 0140146555 |
| Language | English |
| Page Count | 512 |
| Min Grade Level | College Freshman |
| Max Grade Level | Up |
| BISAC Binding Type | Paperback |
| Ingram Product Type | Paperback or Softback |
| Abridged Edition | No |
| Large Print | No |
| LCCN | 93021781 |
| DDC | FIC |
| LCSH 1 | Children's literature |
| LCSH 2 | Literature - Collections |
| Short Title | READ ALL ABT IT |
| Availability Code | 21 |
| Number of Units | 1 |
| Strippable Indicator | No |
| Dump Flag | No |
| Publisher Alpha | RDG |
| Spring Arbor Flag | No |
| Leading Article Flag | No |
| Illustration Flag | No |
| BISAC Subject Desc 1 | General |
| Min Grade Level ?The minimum recommended school grade level for the target audience of this book. | College Freshman |
|---|---|
| Max Grade Level ?The maximum recommended school grade level for the target audience of this book. | Up |
| BISAC Binding Type ?The BISAC (Book Industry Standards) code describing the physical binding format (e.g., Hardcover, Paperback). | Paperback |
| Ingram Product Type ?Ingram's classification of the product format (e.g., Book, Audio, eBook). | Paperback or Softback |
| Abridged Edition ?Indicates whether this is a shortened or condensed version of the original work. | Yes |
| Large Print ?Indicates whether this edition is printed in a larger font size for easier reading. | Yes |
| LCCN ?Library of Congress Control Number — a unique identifier assigned by the Library of Congress. | 93021781 |
| DDC ?Dewey Decimal Classification — the standard library classification number used to organize books by subject. | FIC |
| LCSH 1 ?Library of Congress Subject Heading — the primary subject category assigned by the Library of Congress. | Children's literature |
| LCSH 2 ?Library of Congress Subject Heading — the secondary subject category assigned by the Library of Congress. | Literature - Collections |
| Short Title ?An abbreviated version of the full title, used for compact displays and listings. | READ ALL ABT IT |
| Availability Code ?Ingram's code indicating the current availability status of the product (e.g., In Stock, Out of Print). | 21 |
| Number of Units ?The total number of physical units included in the product (e.g., discs, volumes). | 1 |
| Strippable Indicator ?Indicates whether the book cover can be stripped and returned for credit instead of the full book. | Yes |
| Dump Flag ?Indicates whether a dump display (freestanding retail display unit) is available for this product. | Yes |
| Publisher Alpha ?The alphabetical code assigned to the publisher by Ingram for identification purposes. | RDG |
| Spring Arbor Flag ?Indicates whether this product is distributed through Spring Arbor, Ingram's faith-based distribution channel. | Yes |
| Leading Article Flag ?Indicates whether the title begins with a leading article (e.g., "The", "A", "An") for sorting purposes. | Yes |
| Illustration Flag ?Indicates whether the book contains illustrations. | Yes |
| BISAC Subject Desc 1 ?The primary BISAC subject category description used to classify the book's content. | General |