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I need some advice regarding book purchases that I am considering. My teachers (K-5) will have a new reading adoption this year which will be core reading curriculum for the next 6 years (Houghton Mifflin). HM supplies a bibliography of picture books that relate to the units to be taught and I am thrilled that my staff not only wants me to add these books to our collection, but I am confident they will use them. However, many of the books have an older copyright date than most of the books I would normally consider for purchase. I think it will set my collection age back a bit, but I am OK about that if the books are utilized. (I won $500 to spend as I wish, so that's a bonus-I'm not using my regular budget). My question is this: is this addition to my collection good practice? I have noticed in most bibliographies that accompany texts, handbooks, etc. that they often refer to older books to help supplement the teaching. I think that the editors/contributors can't keep up with the current market and often rely on "time tested" oldies. I'm not wanting to buy older books, but....if they serve a specific purpose in supporting the curriculum, then I feel like I ought to do it. Any comments are appreciated. John Wolfgang, LMS Gilbert Heights School (K-5) David Douglas School District Portland, Oregon wolfgang@teleport.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------