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GREAT BOOKS FOR BOYS click here to buy MORE THAN 600 BOOKS FOR BOYS AGES 2-14 sample the book Here are hundreds of books that will make boys want to read and keep them reading! Research shows that boys consistently score lower than girls do on national
tests of reading and writing. Word of mouth suggest that it’s also
harder to find books that boys want to read. Here is a tool to guide parents,
grandparents, teachers, librarians, and boys themselves to the books that
will inspire boys to read and keep them coming back for more. Odean has
compiled and annotated a terrific collection of more than six hundred books—picture
books, novels, mysteries, biographies, sports books, and more—that
will fascinate and educate boys. The guide covers classic characters such
as Frog and Toad, Bilbo Baggins, and Encyclopedia Brown; new favorites
such as Bingo Brown and Martin the Warrior; and real-life
inspirations such as the Wright brothers, Jackie Robinson, and Jacques
Cousteau. Praise for Great Books for Boys: “Thoughtfully compiled...An excellent resource.” “Engaging, comprehensive and filled with easy-to-implement
ideas.” “Frustrated parents often go to bookstores or libraries desperate
to find the one book that will spark their son’s interest.
To serve that need Kathleen Odean has written Great Books for
Boys. This volume, arranged by age level, suggests books for
boys on a broad range of topics. It provides detailed annotations
to helps steer parents and teachers towards the best in books.” © 2003, Kathleen Odean, all rights reserved. |
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table of contents Introduction Picture-Story Books Folktales Books for Beginning Readers Books for Middle Readers Fiction Biography Nonfiction Books for Older Readers Fiction Biography Nonfiction Resources for Parents Author Index |