Larry Gerber

Excellent source for teaching research at the middle school and early high-school level. I wish I could buy a class set! It's written at a very basic reading level, but the content is substantial (I'd recommend it to students in 5th grade to 10th grade?) Even I learned some things I hadn't known before and its content will help me be a better teacher. I'd go so far as to say that this is a must-read for kids doing research if they plan to use the internet and plan to do it well.
What kids will learn from this book (which only took me 30 minutes to read):

Primary vs. Secondary sources
Recognizing bias
"Phony Facts": when opinion is disguised as facts, propaganda, misinformation vs. disinformation, etc. all with "tips for spotting phonies."
Jargon
The difference between a medium and a source
Plagiarism (so well done)
Different ways to "attribute" (I always referred to it as citing)
And even a section on argumentation to be able to detect if a source is using logical fallacies!

All of this in a style that is easily understood: not watered down at all, but accessible to this very wide range of reading levels and ages.

While I was reading this, I was often saying to myself, "Hey, I was just trying to say this, do this, teach this, but this wording is way better." Every middle school teacher who has their kids researching needs to read this book, and just as importantly, I recommend we all have our kids read this.… (altro)

An easy to read book for individuals thinking about getting a tattoo, which includes: Table of Contents, Glossary, For More Information, For Further Reading, Bibliography, Index and colorful close up pictures on most pages. Initially the text handles the questions of why individuals get tattooed, religious viewpoints and implications in social and work situations. Then the next chapters think with the reader about the art and design of tattoos; military, biker, religious, and global ethnic motivated images. The remainder of the slim 64 page book walks the reader through the actual process of getting inked and how tattoos can later be removed. The caveat is definitely buyer know what you want before purchasing a tattoo. The book is an enjoyable browse, even if you never want a tattoo, because it tells all on the popular subject of body art.… (altro)