Activity Books: Science

Activity books, also known as teacher resource books, are part of the IRC circulating collection. These titles cover a wide range of classroom subjects such as learning centers, ESL, file folder games, language arts, math, multicultural, science, and Spanish.

Part of the circulating collection, activity book call numbers begin col activ and are shelved according to subject area in magazine files for easy browsing.


The following activity books have been added to the Columbus IRC Circulating Collection:

• Science in a Box: 39 Complete Hands-on Science Units
  COL ACTIV Scie 2002 Gr. 4-6
• Ancient Science: 40 Time-Traveling, World Exploring, History-Making Activities for Kids
  COL ACTIV Scie 2003
• Quick & Easy Science Fun: Over 100 Simple Experiments, Activities & Demonstrations
  COL ACTIV Scie 2003 Gr. P-K
• Quick & Easy Science Fun: Over 100 Simple Experiments, Activities & Demonstrations
  COL ACTIV Scie 2003 Gr. 1-3
• Quick & Easy Science Fun: Over 100 Simple Experiments, Activities & Demonstrations
  COL ACTIV Scie 2003 Gr. 4-6
• Super Science Investigations
  COL ACTIV Scie 2004 Gr. 1-3
• Super Science Investigations
  COL ACTIV Scie 2004 Gr. 3-5
• Inexpensive Science Experiments for Young Children
  COL ACTIV Scie 2005 Gr. K-1
• Inexpensive Science Experiments for Young Children
  COL ACTIV Scie 2005 Gr. 2-3
• Insectigations: 40 Hands-On Activities to Explore the Insect World
  COL ACTIV Scie 2005 Gr. 2-5
• Science in a Box: 26 Easy-To-Do Science Activities
  COL ACTIV Scie 2005 Gr. 2-3
• Adorable Wearables That Teach About the Human Body
  COL ACTIV Scie 2005 Gr. P-1
• Seasonal Science
  COL ACTIV Scie 2006 Gr. P-K
• Science Through the Year
  COL ACTIV Scie 2007 Gr. P-K
• Science Through the Year
  COL ACTIV Scie 2007 Gr. 1-2
• Planet Earth: 25 Environmental Projects You Can Build Yourself
  COL ACTIV Scie 2008 Gr. 4-Up

Activity Books: Best of the Mailbox

Activity books, also known as teacher resource books, are part of the IRC circulating collection. These titles cover a wide range of classroom subjects such as learning centers, ESL, file folder games, language arts, math, multicultural, science, and Spanish.

Part of the circulating collection, activity book call numbers begin col activ and are shelved according to subject area in magazine files for easy browsing.

The following activity books have been added to the Columbus IRC Circulating Collection:

• Colors: The Best of the Mailbox
  COL ACTIV Mlbx 2010 Gr. P
• The Best of the Mailbox Math
  COL ACTIV Mlbx 2003 Gr. 1-3
• The Best of the Mailbox Math
  COL ACTIV Mlbx 2003 Gr. P-K
• The Best of the Mailbox Science
  COL ACTIV Mlbx 2006 Gr. 1-3
• The Best of the Mailbox Science
  COL ACTIV Mlbx 2006 Gr. 4-6
• The Best of the Mailbox Science
  COL ACTIV Mlbx 2006 Gr. P-K

Activity Books: Language Arts

Activity books, also known as teacher resource books, are part of the IRC circulating collection. These titles cover a wide range of classroom subjects such as learning centers, ESL, file folder games, language arts, math, multicultural, science, and Spanish.

Part of the circulating collection, activity book call numbers begin col activ and are shelved according to subject area in magazine files for easy browsing.

The following activity books have been added to the Columbus IRC Circulating Collection:

• Greek Mythology: Activities
  COL ACTIV Lang 2005 Gr. 5-12
• A Poem in My Pocket, Spring
  COL ACTIV Lang 2005 Gr. P-1
• A Poem in My Pocket, Winter
  COL ACTIV Lang 2005 gr. P-1
• Funny Fairy Tale Proofreading
  COL ACTIV Lang 2006 Gr. 3-4

Activity Books: Multicultural

Activity books, also known as teacher resource books, are part of the IRC circulating collection. These titles cover a wide range of classroom subjects such as learning centers, ESL, file folder games, language arts, math, multicultural, science, and Spanish.

Part of the circulating collection, activity book call numbers begin col activ and are shelved according to subject area in magazine files for easy browsing.

The following activity books have been added to the Columbus IRC Circulating Collection:

• Native American Tales & Activities
  COL ACTIV Multclt 2005 Gr. 1-4
• A Kids Guide to Asian American History: More Than 70 Activities
  COL ACTIV Multclt 2007 Gr. 2-6

Activity Books: ESL

Activity books, also known as teacher resource books, are part of the IRC circulating collection. These titles cover a wide range of classroom subjects such as learning centers, ESL, file folder games, language arts, math, multicultural, science, and spanish.

Part of the circulating collection, activity book call numbers begin col activ and are shelved according to subject area in magizine files for easy browsing.

The following activity book has been added to the Columbus IRC Circulating Collection:

• Easy & Engaging ESL Activities and Mini-Books for Every Classroom
  COL ACTIV ESL 2001 Gr. 1-4

Curriculum Textbooks: Language Arts

K-12 student and teacher edition curriculum textbooks are part of the IRC collection. These titles will cover a wide range of subject areas such as language arts, math, science, social studies, history, and health.

Part of the circulating collection, curriculum textbook call numbers begin with col and are followed by the subject prefix, publisher, year, and grade level when applicable.


The following language arts curriculum textbooks have been added to the Columbus IRC Circulating Collection:

• Prentice Hall Literature : Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes
  Col Lang Pren 2000, Grade 9 TE
• Prentice Hall Literature : Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes
  Col Lang Pren 2000, Grade 9 SE
• Prentice Hall Literature : Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes
  Col Lang Pren 2000, Grade 10 TE
• Prentice Hall Literature : Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes
  Col Lang Pren 2000, Grade 10 SE
• Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes
  Col Lang Pren 2000, Grade 11 TE
• Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes
  Col Lang Pren 2000, Grade 11 SE
• Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes
  Col Lang Pren 2000, Grade 12 TE
• Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes
  Col Lang Pren 2000, Grade 12 SE

IRC Reference Collection

Ashland University Columbus Center IRC has a reference collection developed to assist with locating, selecting, evaluating, and researching children and young adult author and illustrators. Within this collection are subject categories of awards and directories, bio-bibliographies and biographies, encyclopedias and dictionaries, history and criticisms, and indexes. IRC reference items are part of the non-circulating collection.



The following titles have been added to the AU Columbus Center IRC Reference Collection:

• The Pura Belpre Awards: Celebrating Latino Authors and Illustrators
  Z1037.A2 P87 2006
• The Newbery/Prinz Companion: Booktalk and Related Materials for Award Winners and Honor Books
  Z1037.A2 G56 2006
• The Wand in the Word: Conversations with Writers of Fantasy
  PS374.F27 W36 2006
• 500 Great Books for Teens
  Z1037.S577 2006
• Graphic Novels: Everything You Need to Know
  PN6710.G738 2005x
• The Continuum Encyclopedia of Young Adult Literature
  PN1008.5.C67 2005
• The Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature
  PN1008.5.C66 2005
• Brown Gold: Milestones of African-American Children's Picture Books
  PS153.N5 M2628 2004
• Picture Books by Latino Writers: A Guide for Librarians, Teachers, Parents and Students
  Z1037.Y66 2002
• Young Adult Poetry: A Survey and Theme Guide
  PS309.Y69 S39 2002
• Voices from the Margins: An Annotated Bibliography of Fiction on Disabilities and Differences for Young People
  Z1231.F4 W36 2002
• Many Peoples, One Land: A Guide to New Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults
  Z1232.H45 2001
• The Newbery & Caldecott Awards: A Complete Listing of Medal and Honor Books
  PN1009.A1 N4 2009

IRC Reference Collection

Ashland University Columbus Center IRC has a reference collection developed to assist with locating, selecting, evaluating, and researching children and young adult author and illustrators. Within this collection are subject categories of awards and directories, bio-bibliographies and biographies, encyclopedias and dictionaries, history and criticisms, and indexes. IRC reference items are part of the non-circulating collection.


The following titles have been added to the AU Columbus Center IRC Reference Collection:

• Best Books for Children: Preschool Through Grade 6
  Z1037.G48 2010
• The Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Book List K-8+
  LB1573.F638 2009
• Best Books for High School Readers: Grades 9-12
  Z1037.G483 2009
• The Coretta Scott King Awards, 1970 - 2009
  Z1037.A2 C67 2009
• Best Books for Middle School And Junior High Readers: Grades 6-9
  Z1037.G482 2009
• Read Me A Rhyme in Spanish and English = Léame una rima en español e inglés
  Z718.3.T74 2009
• Recommended Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults, 2004-2008
  PN1009.A1.S351 2009
• A to Zoo: Supplement to the 7th Edition
  Z1037.L715 2008 Suppl
• Gotcha For Guys! Nonfiction Books to Get Boys Excited About Reading
  Z1039.B67 B39 2007
• Best Books for Young Adults
  Z1037.A1 C34 2007
• Graphic Novels: A Genre Guide to Comic Books, Manga, and More
  Z5956.C6 P38 2007
• Across Cultures: A Guide to Multicultural Literature for Children
  Z1037.E19 2007
• Poetry People: A Practical Guide to Children's Poets
  PS309.C48 V37 2007
• A to Zoo: Subject Access to Children's Picture Books
  Z1037.L715 2006

Book Kits: Guided Reading Sets

Part of the Columbus Center IRC circulating collection, book kit call numbers are an "other call number" classification of col bookkit and cataloged by accession; the newest title has the highest number.

The following Book Kits have been added to the AU Columbus Center IRC collection:

• Just Like You and Me
  Col Bookkit 019
• At Her Majesty's Request: An African Princess in Victorian England
  Col Bookkit 020
• Clockwork
  Col Bookkit 021
• Martin's Big Words: The LIfe of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
  Col Bookkit 022
• Con Mi Hermano = With My Brother
  Col Bookkit 023
• Experanza Rising
  Col Bookkit 024
• Sideways Arithmetic from Wayside School
  Col Bookkit 025
• Knots in My Yo-Yo String
  Col Bookkit 026
• Mouse Count
  Col Bookkit 027
• I Went Walking
  Col Bookkit 028

Book Kits: Guided Reading Sets

Part of the Columbus Center IRC circulating collection, book kit call numbers are an "other call number" classification of col bookkit and cataloged by accession; the newest title has the highest number.

The following Book Kits have been added to the AU Columbus Center IRC collection:

• In Daddy's Arms I am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers
  Col Bookkit 013
• Two Eyes, A Nose, and a Mouth
  Col Bookkit 014
  What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?
  Col Bookkit 015
• Froggy Goes to School
  Col Bookkit 016
• Sarah, Plain and Tall
  Col Bookkit 017
• Cows Can't Fly
  Col Bookkit 018

Book Kits: Guided Reading Sets

Cataloging has begun for the Guided Reading Sets, or book kits, purchased for the Columbus Center IRC Collection! The collection currently houses 25 titles, one for each individual level.


What are book kits?
Book kits are a collection of titles selected for use with guided reading. Each kit, housed in a yellow folder complete with book covers for easy browsing, consists of six paperback copies and information pertaining to recommended reading levels.

Find Columbus Center Book Kits in the Catalog
Part of the Columbus Center IRC circulating collection, book kit call numbers are an "other call number" classification of col bookkit and cataloged by accession; the newest title has the highest number.

• Miss Nelson is Missing!
  Col Bookkit 001
• Crispin: The Cross of Lead
  Col Bookkit 002
• Ten, nine, eight
  Col Bookkit 003
• Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
  Col Bookkit 004
• Red, White, and Blue
  Col Bookkit 005
• Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
  Col Bookkit 006
• Vote!
  Col Bookkit 007
• Bud, Not Buddy
  Col Bookkit 008
• Donavan's Word Jar
  Col Bookkit 009
• Growing Vegetable Soup
  Col Bookkit 010
• In the Small, Small Pond
  Col Bookkit 011
• Aunt Flossie's Hats (and Crab Cakes Later)
  Col Bookkit 012

Book Kits will be a "catalog shortcut" link on the side bar of the AU Columbus IRC News Blog and included within LibGuides created for library instruction and course support.