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  1. TRENDS IN NONFICTION BOOKS
    1. Increase in Quantity and Quality
    2. A Focus on the Very Young
    3. A Focus on the Visual
    4. Unconventional Formats and Approaches
    5. Specialized Topics
    6. Recognition and Awards
  2. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING NONFICTION BOOKS
    1. Accuracy and Authenticity
      1. The Author's Qualifications
      2. Factual Accuracy
      3. Being Up-to-Date
      4. Inclusion of All the Significant Facts
      5. Avoiding Stereotypes
      6. Using Facts to Support Generalizations
      7. Making the Distinction between Fact and Theory
      8. Avoiding Anthropomorphism
    2. Content and Perspective
      1. Purpose
      2. Intended Audience
      3. Adequate Coverage
      4. Demonstration of Scientific Method
      5. Interrelationships and Implications
    3. Style
      1. Clarity and Directness
      2. Level of Difficulty
      3. Reader Involvement
      4. Vivid Language
    4. Organization
      1. Structure
      2. Reference Aids
    5. Illustrations and Format
      1. Clarification and Extension of Text
      2. Suitability of Media
      3. Captions
      4. Format
  3. TYPES OF NONFICTION BOOKS
    1. Concept Books
    2. Nonfiction Picture Books
    3. Photographic Essays
    4. Identification Books
    5. Life-Cycle Books
    6. Experiment and Activity Books
    7. Documents and Journals
    8. Survey Books
    9. Specialized Books
    10. Craft and How-to Books
  4. USING LITERATURE ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
    1. Nonfiction Books in the Classroom
    2. Integrating Fact and Fiction





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