AR BookFinder
by Rita Shogren
Visit the AR BookFinder website to find the perfect book! If you want to know if a book has an AR test available you can search by title or author. By using the advanced search option you are able to search by a broad range of topics . You can also refine your search by adding interest levels or book levels. Another component available is to search by collections such as awards or state lists. So students or parents can find books on lists such as the Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award and the William Allen White Children's Book Award.
Find Books and Create Book Lists in Seconds!
Quick Search
The Quick Search tab in AR BookFinder works somewhat like a Google™ search because you will type keywords into a blank field.
1. Go to www.arbookfind.com.
2. From the Quick Search tab on the top of the page, type a book title, author, or topic into the blank field and click Go.
3. To narrow the results, select any of the options on the left of the screen under Refine Your Search. You can continue to refine your search until you get your desired results.
4. If you want to create a book list from the titles you are searching, click Add to AR BookBag button below the cover of any book you want to add to your list.
AR BookBag
The AR BookBag is a place to create your own booklist. This list can be printed and taken to the library or bookstore. It cannot be saved in AR BookFinder. However, you can save the “report” (a PDF) to your computer’s hard drive.
AR BookFinder Help
Located in the upper right hand corner is the Help button.Click on it for helpful information such as how to use specific features of AR BookFinder
Advanced Search
The Advanced Search tab allows you to enter more search criteria such as ATOS Book Level, Interest Level, Topics/Subtopics, Fiction/Nonfiction, and Language to get more specific results.
1. Click the Advanced Search tab on the top of the page.
2. Select Contains, Starts With, or Exact Match to determine the parameters of your search.
3. Select your search criteria and click Go.* It is recommended that you enter an ATOS Book Level to be sure that the results are appropriate for your child. When entering an ATOS Book Level, you are also required to enter an Interest Level. (Click on thequestion mark icon for more information on ATOS Book Levels and Interest Levels.)* It may be helpful to choose topic and subtopic to see a list of book categories if you are uncertain what books may interest your child.
4. To narrow the results, select any of the options on the left of the screen under Refine Your Search. You can continue to refine your search until you get your desired results.
5. You can add any of these books to your AR BookBag.
Collections
You can view three different types of book collections, including Awards, State Lists, and Librarians’ Picks. You can add books from any of these lists to your AR BookBag.
1. Click the Collections tab on the top of the page.
2. Select one of the three collections and continue to click on your choices until you locate the desired book list. View and compare required / recommended reading from different states.
Librarians’ Picks
Book lists for all Interest Levels containing librarians’ recommendations for books published during specific years.
If you have questions about AR BookFinder or how to best help support your child’s reading practice, please contact your child’s teacher or librarian.
