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• Literature for Science and Mathematics: Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve
  A collection of outstanding literature for children and adolescents. The recommended titles reflect the quality and the complexity of the types of materials students should be reading at school and outside of class.
  
• Recommended Literature: Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve
  A list of outstanding literature for children and adolescents produced by the California Department of Education. The recommended titles reflect the quality and complexity of the type of materials students should be reading at school and outside class. This collection provides a broad range of books that serve as examples of the kinds of materials that will help students meet California's rigorous content standards in reading and language arts. Local school officials and teachers are encouraged to use this list as a resource in designing standards-based instructional programs.
  
• California: To Statehood and Beyond (PDF; 653KB; 55pp.)
  An annotated bibliography developed by CDE of recommended books, Web sites, materials, and museums. Appropriate for kindergarten through grade twelve, the resources deal with California's history from 1846 to 1850.
  ©2002 by the California Department of Education
  • Addendum to the 2002 Edition (PDF; 123KB; 2pp.)
    Additional books and Web sites.
    
    Note: Permission is granted in advance for reproduction of this work for educational purposes. To request permission for other uses, send specific requests to Copyright Program Office, California Department of Education, CDE Press, 1430 N Street, Suite 3207, Sacramento, CA 95814.
    Fax: 916-324-9787.
    
• Remembering September 11, 2001
  Books, Web sites and other resources.

Other Lists

Note: The following are recommended books for children and young adults. These are suggested sites and are not inclusive of all available online resources.

• Fresno County Public Library Booklists (Outside Source)
  High quality booklists developed by public librarians that address many of California's curricular areas as well as recommendations for recreational reading.
  
• California Young Reader Medal (CYRM) (Outside Source)
  Official CYRM Website describes this California program designed to promote recreational reading and honor favorite books and authors/illustrators. Lists of current nominees and previous winners provided.
  
• Carnegie Public Library Children's Booklists (Outside Source)
  Graded reading lists from the Carnegie Public Library of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as well as lists from several school districts.
  
• Children's Reading Lists by Genre and/or Grade Level
  Boston Public Library (Outside Source)
  Booklists for children and teens including summer reading lists. These annotated lists are organized by genre and provide suggestions by age levels.
  • Booklists for Kids (Outside Source)
  • Booklists for Teens (Outside Source)
    
• New York Public Library Recommended Reading (Outside Source)
  Annotated lists in a variety of categories, including a list of 100 picture books everyone should know, as well as lists highlighting books from a variety of cultures and celebrations around the world. Many of the lists are organized by suggested grade level.
  
• Annual Lists of Notable Children's Literature
  • Association for Library Service to Children Notable Children's Books (Outside Source)
    Annual listing of excellent children's books. This link also connects to the Newberry and Caldecott award pages as well as lists of notable recordings, videos, and software.
  • International Reading Association: "Choices" Lists (Outside Source)
    Favorite books submitted by children, young adults, teachers, and librarians throughout the country. The annotated lists are published by the International Reading Association and include Children's Choices, Teachers' Choices, and Young Adults' Choices.
  • Notable Social Studies Books for Young People (Outside Source)
    Recommended social studies books evaluated and selected by a committee of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), in cooperation with the Children's Book Council (CBC). The annotated book lists, intended for grades Kindergarten through Grade Eight, are arranged by thematic topics.
  • Outstanding Science Trade books for Students Kindergarten through Grade Eight (Outside Source)
    Book lists selected by a committee of the National Science Teacher's Association (NSTA) in cooperation with the Children's Book Council (CBC). Intended for grades Kindergarten through Grade Eight, the annotated lists are developed annually.