LibGuides: Curriculum Resource Collection (CRC): CRC resource types

CRC resource types

The CRC boasts an exciting range of resources that compliment the many areas of the curriculum. These resources can not only be used to support your assessment, but also compliment your teaching in the classroom when on placement.

What's in the CRC?

Explore the below table to learn about some of the different CRC resources.

Resource	Other names	Description
Picture book	Illustrated book	A picture book is a book commonly written for children, with many illustrations and limited words. It can come in hard copy or e-book format.
Big book	Large format book, giant book	A big book is a picture book printed in large format, often used for reading in front of a group of children.
Text book	Course book	A textbook is a book that contains detailed information about a particular subject area, and often aligned to curriculum.
Junior Fiction	Juvenile book/novel	Junior fiction is a book or story that is written primarily for a younger audience. It is about imaginary characters and events, and not based on real people or facts.
Non Fiction	Documentary, factual book	Non fiction is a book or story that is written about real events and facts, rather than stories that have been invented.
Kit	Game, puppet, puzzle	A kit is a set of objects used in conjunction with each other for a particular purpose or activity.