Books written for children or teens can serve as a valuable teaching tool for language - attractive illustrations and easy vocabulary deal with familiar situations, so that language is acquired easily and the students maintain a high degree of interest. Book Bridges is a complete teaching resource, replete with activities, suggested materials for classroom use, and lesson plans. Reid has carefully reviewed and recommended dozens of audience-appropriate books, for which she provides practice exercises and thought-provoking assignments. Lesson plans address the needs of an entire class or can be tailored for the small group or individual tutoring session. Every teacher needs this guide in his or her teacher's toolbox!

Chapter 1 1 First Encounters Chapter 2 2 Literature in the ESL Classroom: A Rationale Chapter 3 3 Multiple Passes Chapter 4 4 Using Pictures Books for Basic-Level Learners Chapter 5 5 Teaching History Chapter 6 6 Teaching Science and Math Chapter 7 7 Focus on Multicultural Themes Chapter 8 8 When Most Students Don't Speak English Chapter 9 9 Special Populations Chapter 10 Bibliography Chapter 11 Selected Annotated Bibliography of Resources for Teachers Chapter 12 Index Chapter 13 About the Author