Best Library Skills Teaching Materials Books of 2025

This book is a practical guide to help students improve their essay writing skills. It breaks down the process into simple steps, providing engaging exercises and mini-lessons to help students tackle the writing process without anxiety. The book covers the five crucial steps of essay writing in detail, including exercises to help students retain essential information. Additionally, it provides tips on how to choose an essay topic and transform it into a prompt. The book explains why knowing how to write a five-paragraph essay is important and covers four types of essays. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for students looking to improve their writing skills.

This primary composition notebook is a great tool for kindergarten to second-grade students who are learning how to write letters and draw. The notebook features 110 pages of blank handwriting practice paper with drawing area, divided into two parts: a space at the top to draw and the other half of the page to write. Each page has 5 lines with drawing space, with bold and dashed lines to help children learn to write correctly. The matte cover design and flexible paperback make it durable for everyday use. This notebook is a perfect size at 7.5” x 9.25” and printed on high-quality paper. Overall, this is a fantastic notebook for young learners to practice their writing and drawing skills.

Reference and Information Services: An Introduction is an essential textbook for MSLIS and i-School courses on reference services and a valuable handbook for practitioners. The book is divided into two parts. The first half provides an overview of reference services and techniques for service provision, including the reference interview, ethics, instruction, reader's advisory, and services to diverse populations including children. The second half offers an overview of the information life cycle and dissemination of information. The book is an excellent resource for reference professionals to provide services with ethical and social justice perspectives.

The Prove It! Using Textual Evidence, Levels 6-8 is an essential resource for teachers who want to equip their students with the skills to cite and annotate textual evidence properly. The book provides ten lessons to help students find evidence to support their opinions, incorporate that evidence into their writing, and accurately cite their sources. It includes proper MLA formatting, paraphrasing, using block quotation, creating a bibliography, the use of credible sources, avoiding plagiarism, and more. The book also features twenty practice exercises to help students apply what they've learned. Overall, this book is an excellent tool for teachers to help their students develop analytical thinking and logic, and prepare them for college and career readiness.

This letter tracing workbook by Cactus Pear Books LLC is perfect for children who are just starting to learn their letters. It includes both tracing lines and blank lines to practice and write, with six pages of tracing and practice for every letter in both upper and lowercase forms. The book also features coloring book style word pictures to introduce each letter, making it a fun and engaging learning experience for children. With large and clear pages, this book is the perfect tool to help children develop their early literacy skills and build a foundation for early writing.

The "I Spy Easter Book For Kids Ages 2-5" is an interactive and fun guessing and coloring book that is perfect for developing the searching and observational skills of preschoolers and toddlers. The book contains 84 pages of Easter-themed designs with letters organized from A to Z. Each puzzle focuses on different letters of the alphabet, and your child will search for an object that matches each letter then turn the page to see if what they've chosen is correct. The book is a great Easter gift idea for kids and comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Overall, this book is an excellent way to help your child develop cognitive and observation skills while expanding their vocabulary in a fun and exciting way.

This large 8.5x11 floral composition notebook with 125 lined pages is a perfect gift for teachers on various occasions like Teacher Appreciation Week, new teachers, retiring teachers, and student teachers. The matte cover of the notebook features the quote "Teaching is a work of heart," which inspires teachers to continue their dedication to their profession. The book is a great tool for note-taking, lesson planning, and organizing thoughts. The book is unique in its design and perfect for teachers who love to stay organized and inspired.

The Composition Notebook Vintage: College Ruled with Cute Aesthetic Purple Floral Illustration for Girls, Teens, and Women is a perfect notebook for anyone who loves vintage. It is suitable for school, university, work, or as a beautiful gift for vintage lovers. The notebook features 120 pages with white paper and a 7.5 x 9.25 inches size. The soft matte finished cover page makes it even more attractive. This notebook is a great addition to the Wild Plant Gardening Books category.

If you're looking for a way to help your child catch up or excel in elementary math while also supporting their mental health, "Math and Mindfulness" is a great choice. This activity book is packed with engaging exercises that promote numeracy, problem-solving, and emotional regulation. Written by an experienced math educator, the book covers essential math concepts from addition and subtraction to PreAlgebra equations, all while incorporating social emotional learning check-ins and positive affirmations. Whether used in the classroom or at home, "Math and Mindfulness" is a valuable resource for parents and educators alike.

The Dinosaur Composition Notebook is a great writing journal for kids, teens, girls, boys, and students. It is a versatile notebook that can be used for school, college, office work, taking notes, journaling, and more. The notebook has 120 blank, lined pages and measures 7.5" x 9.25". The professionally designed matte softbound cover gives it an aesthetic look. This notebook is an excellent choice for those who want to express their creativity and keep their ideas organized in one place.