A handbook that describes a specific collaborative process for library media specialist and classroom teacher to use in planning teaching units. Written for K-12 educators. Also provides suggested book lists, web sites, and professional resources.

Electronic reproduction.

Components of the program, the "what" -- Rationale for the program, the "why" -- The planning team, the "who" and "how" -- Implementing the program, the "how-to's" -- Implementing the program, grades K through two -- Implementing the program, grades three through six -- Implementing the program, secondary grades -- Challenges to overcome, the "what if's" -- Benefits of the program, the "warm fuzzies".