| 100 Most Popular Children's Authors: Biographical Sketches and Bibliographies Contributor(s): McElmeel, Sharron L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1563086468 ISBN-13: 9781563086465 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $81.18 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 1999 Annotation: Students can learn more about their favorite authors and find plenty of reading materials they'll enjoy with this affordable biographical work and ready-reference. Featuring 100 beloved and celebrated children's book authors, McElmeel offers engaging biographical sketches, photos, and selected bibliographies and lists of related information sources. Included are such long-time luminaries as Beverly Cleary and Marguerite Henry as well as many new emerging writers. McElmeel's focus is on contemporary authors and those whose works are still in print. A more current and affordable alternative to multivolume publications, this book is a great collection development tool and resource for author studies. Students will enjoy using it for their reports and research papers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Literary Figures - Reference | Bibliographies & Indexes - Literary Criticism | Reference |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 98-41942 |
| Series: Popular Authors (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 1.52" H x 7.43" W x 10.35" (2.95 lbs) 493 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Students can learn more about their favorite authors and find plenty of reading materials they'll enjoy with this affordable biographical work and ready-reference. Featuring 100 beloved and celebrated children's book authors, McElmeel offers engaging biographical sketches, photos, and selected bibliographies and lists of related information sources. Included are such long-time luminaries as Beverly Cleary and Marguerite Henry as well as many new emerging writers. McElmeel's focus is on contemporary authors and those whose works are still in print. A more current and affordable alternative to multivolume publications, this book is a great collection development tool and resource for author studies. Students will enjoy using it for their reports and research papers. |