How to Use the Bibliography

Titles and Descriptions

Titles are listed alphabetically. The entries provide bibliographic information and suggestions for use. An example of a citation for video follows:

An example of a citation for print follows:

The abbreviation hdc. denotes hardcover edition; pbk. denotes paperback edition.

ISBN denotes the International Standard Book Number, usually the order number.

The abbreviation Dup. indicates that a video/DVD is available for duplication Media Group.

(CAN) preceding the annotation indicates that the resource includes Canadian content.

(SK) denotes that the resource includes Saskatchewan content.

(WNCP) indicates that the resources were selected through the evaluation processes of the Western and Northern CanadianProtocol for Collaboration in Basic Education.

Suggested Use provides suggestions for the grade level that the resource best supports. Unless otherwise indicated by the term Teacher Reference, all materials are listed as student resources.

Other Use indicates other subject areas and/or levels that the resource has been recommended to support in other Saskatchewan Learning bibliographies or materials updates.

Initiative(s) indicates the Saskatchewan Learning initiative(s) that the resource supports. The initiatives include Abilities Awareness, Career Development, Gender Equity, Multicultural Content and Perspectives, and First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Content and Perspectives.

(MGR) indicates that the video/DVD duplication rights are available from Media Group for a nominal fee.

Currently Out of Print but Still Useful Learning Resources

To facilitate implementation of the curriculum, titles of out-of-print resources that may presently be found in school library resource centres or in classrooms are listed as “Currently Out of Print but Still Useful Learning Resources.”

Author Index

Titles are listed alphabetically under their authors or editors.

Index of Suggested Uses

Titles appear alphabetically under headings that include “Contexts,” “Grades,” and “Text Types.”

Media Index

Titles are listed alphabetically under each media designation.

Distributor Directory

The abbreviations enclosed in parentheses following the publisher or producer represent the distributor. The full names, addresses (including e-mail and websites where available), fax and phone numbers of these companies are given in this section. Please note that some distributors provide a toll free phone number.

Dealing With Sensitive Topics

Several annotations contain cautions that are intended to alert teachers and teacher-librarians to potentially controversial content within the selections.

Teachers suggesting these books for reading individually or in small groups should reference their school and school division selection policies. Teachers should be prepared to address the issues presented in a manner sensitive to the concerns and previous experiences of their students.

In making decisions regarding use of controversial material, teachers should be sensitive to the nature of their community and needs of their students. Offering several alternative selections for study often prevents conflict.