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Health and Literacy Compendium Home Page Introduction | Background
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Selection How To Use This Bibliography The materials selected for inclusion in this bibliography have been reviewed by members of World Education's Health and Literacy Initiative. However, checking the date of publication on any materials, and consulting with a health or literacy educator when using materials from outside one’s field of study, is always wise. The bibliography is divided into categories. Materials include: Background Information; Materials Development and Assessment; Curricula, Curriculum, Guides and Lessons; Readers (Stories and Fact Books); and Bibliographies and Databases. Agencies include: Organizational Resources; and Publishers and Distributors. Materials are listed alphabetically by main entry (usually author) within each category. There are indices at the back of the bibliography to help you find materials by health subject, language, reading level, or format. The agencies are not indexed. The formats include audiotape, student-created material, videotapes, and Web resources. Within the annotations, the reading levels of curricula and readers are noted only when provided by the author or distributor. Some use descriptions based on class level, such as "GED." Others use "grade levels." While it is clear that reading at grade level nine is more advanced than reading at grade level four, many adult educators feel the term "grade level" leads to confusion, as it implies a stage in childhood development. An adult may read at a particular "grade level," yet her or his knowledge base is radically different than that of a child’s. Likewise, even children have varying reading abilities within the same class. The Reading Level Index can help with assessing appropriate audiences for various curricula and readers. Some annotations include addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, and Web addresses for ordering materials. Phone numbers for ordering are included for all annotations. Fax and Web addresses are included when available. Addresses are generally included, but not within the annotations for publishers with 800 numbers, so calling to confirm the price and availability of materials is always recommended. To obtain the materials listed in the bibliography either: 1) Go directly to the Web site as listed; 2) Use the ordering information listed with the citation; or 3) Ask your public library to obtain copies for your reference. Note: Always confirm the price of a publication before sending a check, as shipping costs, taxes, or price changes are common. Introduction | Background
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