The bibliography is organized in five sections:
I. Titles and Description: Titles are listed alphabetically. The citations provide bibliographic information, sources, annotations, and suggested use which includes grades and units of study that the material would appropriately support. The abbreviation hdc. denotes hardcover edition, while pbk. denotes paperback edition. An example of a citation for print is:
Bird (Print-Non-Fiction). David Burnie. (Eyewitness Books). Stoddart, Toronto (IRW), 1998. ISBN 0-7737-2177-0 (12.76 hdc.) 64 p.
Note: ISBN denotes International Standard Book Number which can usually be used as an order number.
Annotation
Colourful, very detailed full-sized photographs of birds, feathers, feet, skeletons, beaks, food pellets, nests, eggs, chicks hatching and chicks in the nest, make this book something special. Explains why birds have various features. Birds are from around the world. Originally published in London, England. Grade four may need some assistance with the text, but will learn much from the photos. Includes table of contents and index. Provides metric and imperial measures.
Suggested Use (Units and Grades): This section provides ideas for ways the material could be utilized. Of course, teachers will have other suggestions and we encourage them to employ the resources for as many appropriate teaching situations as possible.
Units: Grade 4 - Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Grade 6 - Plant and Animal Adaptations
Note: Where the suggested use includes both core and optional units, the core units are listed alphabetically first, followed by a semi-colon and then an alphabetical listing of the optional units.
II. Grade and Unit Index: Titles are listed alphabetically under each grade. The units that titles are recommended for supporting are listed beside the titles. Where suggested use includes both core and optional units, the core units are listed alphabetically first, followed by a semi-colon and then an alphabetical listing of the optional units.
III. Media Index: Titles are listed alphabetically under each media designation.
IV. Free or Inexpensive Materials.
V. Publisher/Producer/Distributor Directory: The abbreviations, enclosed in parentheses, following the publisher or producer, represent the distributor. The full names and addresses of these companies are given in this section.