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READING LEVELS
Preschool, Kindergarten (K)
Primary Readers (Grades 1-3)
Middle Readers (Grades 4-8)
Young Adult (Grades 7-12)
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FORMATS
Board Book
Picture Book [Wordless, Illustrated, Photographic]
Interactive [with Movable Pages (Movable), Flaps, Pop-up, Die-Cuts, 3D]
Chapter Book, Novel [Fiction or non-fiction books with text divided by chapters, some may have illustrations]
Collection [Short Stories, Poetry, Plays, Cartoons, Biographies]
Graphic Book [Graphic Novels, Comic Books, Cartoon Collections, Manga/Anime]
Bilingual [Books with text presented in multiple languages]
Reference Book [Encyclopedias, Almanacs, Dictionaries, Guides, Manuals, Fact Books]
Young Reader's Edition [An adult book adapted for younger readers]
Curricular Resource [Textbooks, Hands-on Activities, Experiments, Projects or Lessons for Teachers and Students]
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GENRES
Informational: Books that present general knowledge or facts about a specific subject
[Subgenres: Alphabet, Counting, Math, Science, Geography, Art, Visual...]
Biography: Books that present the lives of real people
[Subgenres: Autobiography, Journals or Diaries, and Letters, Fictional Biography]
Educational: Books that present concepts or skills with step-by-step instructions, hands-on activities, or experiments
[Subgenres: Cookbook, Arts and Crafts, Science Experiments, Games]
Multicultural: Books that focus on cultures of people around the world, including immigrant and cross-cultural experiences (fiction or non-fiction)
Fiction / Realistic Fiction: Books that feature fictional characters in realistic situations, portray real emotions, or depict a contemporary setting
[Subgenres: Mystery, Sports, Coming of Age, Survival]
Historical Fiction: Books set in a particular time in the past, or written in a particular time in the past
[Subgenres: Time Travel (Past), Fictional Biography, Mystery, Classic Literature]
Fantasy: Stories with unrealistic settings; human, animal, or mythical characters; imaginary creatures; or magical or supernatural plot elements
[Subgenres: Superheroes, Animal Story, Horror, Supernatural, Ghost Story, Magical Realism]
Science Fiction: Stories with elements of science or technology often are set in the future or in other realms
[Subgenres: Space Travel, the Future, Time Travel (Future), Technology, Dystopia]
Adventure: Books about traveling or going on a journey [It can be included in historical, realistic, fantasy, science fiction genres]
Folklore: Books about traditional or ancient stories, sometimes with a moral theme or message
[Subgenres: Folktale, Fairy Tale, Fable, Animal Story, Origin Story, Myth, Legend, Tall Tale, Nursery Rhyme]
Literary Styles
Poetry [Subgenres: Rhyming Story, Free Verse, Novel in Verse, Haiku]
Drama [Subgenres: Play, Reader's Theater, Film Script]
Humor
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