The lengthy annotations include suggested grade or age ranges. Indexes include developmental vaules, curricular use, reading level, subject, and type of literature. Entries in Part One give short annotations, grade levels and brief citations for reviews of books. Some of the reviews will be in journals owned by the library. Look in the Potsdam Serials list for journal call numbers and years owned.
Annotations briefly describe each magazine, including the target audience.
For each medal winner, includes plot summaries, themes and subjects, sections particularly suitable for booktalking, related titles, and titles about the book and author. Includes a subject index to the medal winners. Entries are annotated. Includes a subject index. Although BIP is not an evaluative guide, it does include a subject list of materials in print.