Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2074651 in Books
• Published on: 2004-09-17
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 6-Readers will find a contest to capture every academic interest here. The focus of the book is not on winning, but on the effort, which is viewed as a confidence booster and an opportunity to learn and grow. A short introduction in an upbeat, informative question-and-answer format states this concept and offers suggestions on using the book. Each chapter opens with a brief foreword that describes the type of contests included: "Grand Openings" (arts & humanities), "Headliners" (speeches and essays), "Get Creative" (poetry and fiction), "Send It In" (publishing opportunities), "Quantum Kids" (math, science & technology), "Honor Roll" (academic talent searches and recognition awards), and "Scattered Matters" (miscellaneous and multidisciplinary competitions). Each entry provides detailed information complete with contact names, fax numbers, and Internet addresses, when available. The catchy and appealing annotations for each listing discuss the eligibility restrictions, deadlines, fees, and prizes. Many include sample winning entries to give contestants an idea of what is expected of them. An encouraging and positive guide.
Stephani Hutchinson, Pioneer Elementary School, Sunnyside, WA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist
Gr. 6^-12. Organized broadly by categories that include various kinds of writing as well as proficiency in such subjects as foreign languages, math, and mythology, this compendium of contests and competitions will be a valuable addition to both circulating and reference collections. The contests, some of which are open to adults and to children as young as 12, as well as to YAs (specific age or grade-level requirements are not always mentioned), are briefly described, with prizes or registration fees noted as appropriate, along with thorough address information--often including e-mail, contact person, phone, and fax. There is also a selection of listings on standardized tests, academic talent searches, awards, and honor societies. A mixed, very useful roundup. Stephanie Zvirin

Ingram
An informative reference lists and describes more than four hundred national academic competitions, programs, clubs, and more for young people in junior high and high school, including science, math, art, geography, essay-writing, filmmaking, poetry, and many other contests. Original."