Some readers crave fiction. But a growing number of readers are hungry for nonfiction. In fact, a recent analysis of circulation data from libraries around the country revealed phenomenal growth of circulating nonfiction over the last 20 years. Why? Well, here are two possible reasons:
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Product Updates: New Kids InfoBits Content
Gale is continually updating and adding new content to Kids InfoBits, ensuring that you and your students have access to the most timely, engaging, and authoritative information. The items below were added in February 2015.
The History of Transcontinental Travel Part 2: Wheels and Wings
By Ryan Price
In October of 1893, General Roy Stone, a Civil War hero and roads advocate, was appointed to be in charge of the new Office of Road Inquiry (ORI) within the Department of Agriculture. With a budget of $10,000, ORI promoted new rural road development to serve the wagons, coaches, and bicycles on America’s dirt roads.
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Friends and the Library
By Ambar A. My first impression of an actual library outside of school was when I was 12. My best friend sparked an interest in books with me when she gave me one about dogs as a birthday gift. She convinced me to start “hanging out” at the library instead of the mall by telling me … Read more
Libraries Are a Big Part of My Life
By Chris J.
My first experience with a library was the bookmobile that would come around in the summer when I was a child in Cincinnati, Ohio. Seeing it come down the street was more exciting than the ice cream truck! We would be so excited to pick out a few books to read until the bookmobile would return! The librarian was always helpful in suggesting something she thought we would like too.
The Relevance of Libraries is Ever Increasing
By Catherine M.
I, among some other thousands of library visitors of all ages, benefit by enjoying traditional books, e-books, computer classes, DVDs and CDs. Visitors research, read, share, learn, attend quality programs and use information for lifelong learning and leisure pursuits.
Never Know Where Influence Will End…
By Jessica D.
I was lucky enough to have been raised by a mother who was steeped in reading from a young age. Given that, she surrounded us with books, magazines, newspapers. Not only did she volunteer in our school library, but she made weekly trips to the library a necessity in our house. We’d enter and my sister and I would make our way into the children’s section. Usually, I’d head straight to find “my” copy of Molly Bang’s The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher and my older sister would search out for “her” A Cache of Jewels. My mother signed us up for every summer reading program and we’d meticulously track our reading and books.
Libraries Through One Lifetime
By Bernice C. Most of my friends think I was probably born in a library and live there, but I actually have a family and live on a farm. The truth is that libraries became my mission in life, as I found them a special haven whenever I needed one. I vaguely remember my first … Read more
The Library Was There When I Needed Help
By Tina M. When my son was three, he had a seizure, and then another. I took him to our family doctor, who prescribed some medication, but was not an expert on seizure disorder. We ended up at the shrine hospital in Chicago, where a no-nonsense pediatric neurologist told me I must become the expert, … Read more