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25,507 | 18 | I'm Reading about the Yellowstone National Park helps early readers learn fun and interesting facts about the Yellowstone National Park. The colorful illustrations, bold, vibrant art, kid-friendly text and photographs help bring the national park to life.Carole Marsh:; Title: I'm Reading About Yellowstone National Park | [
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25,509 | 18 | Are you expected to change how you teach because of new Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & new CCSS for Literacy and Writing in History/Social Studies and Science? Are you expected to continue to meet existing science and social studies standards, AND integrate new, more rigorous expectations for reading, writing, analysis, inference, and more into your daily instruction? The Key Events of World War II - Common Core Lessons and Activities book allows you to immediately meet new CCSS for English Language Arts, as well at Literacy and Writing in History/Social Studies. This ready-to-use reproducible book includes 24 pages of supplemental resources are just what you need to met the new added requirements of Common Core! Perfect for grades 3-8! How to Use the Key Events of World War II - Common Core Lessons and Activitiesbook: Work through the lessons and activities as a class to teach your students higher-order thinking, analysis, and 21st century skills necessary to meet new Common Core expectations. Allow students to work through the lessons independently to build and practice these new skills. Include technology, collaboration, presentations, and discussion in the activities as you desire - you can decide how in-depth to go. Watch your class develop new abilities to meet the rigor of Common Core State Standards, right before your eyes! Tips: Use some of the pages - or use them all - based on your grade, your students, your curriculum, and your needs. Use the correlations grid to easily see which Common Core standards are covered in each lesson. The Key Events of World War II - Common Core Lessons and Activitiesbook includes: Reading for Information Higher-Order Thinking Writing Problems Primary Source Analysis Vocabulary Graphic Organizers Map Activities & More!Carole Marsh:; Title: Key Events of World War II Common Core Lessons and Activities | [
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25,512 | 18 | Are you expected to change how you teach because of new Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & new CCSS for Literacy and Writing in History/Social Studies and Science? Are you expected to continue to meet existing science and social studies standards, AND integrate new, more rigorous expectations for reading, writing, analysis, inference, and more into your daily instruction? The Branches of Government - Common Core Lessons and Activities book allows you to immediately meet new CCSS for English Language Arts, as well at Literacy and Writing in History/Social Studies. This ready-to-use reproducible book includes 24 pages of supplemental resources are just what you need to met the new added requirements of Common Core! Perfect for grades 3-8! How to Use the Branches of Government - Common Core Lessons and Activitiesbook: Work through the lessons and activities as a class to teach your students higher-order thinking, analysis, and 21st century skills necessary to meet new Common Core expectations. Allow students to work through the lessons independently to build and practice these new skills. Include technology, collaboration, presentations, and discussion in the activities as you desire - you can decide how in-depth to go. Watch your class develop new abilities to meet the rigor of Common Core State Standards, right before your eyes! Tips: Use some of the pages - or use them all - based on your grade, your students, your curriculum, and your needs. Use the correlations grid to easily see which Common Core standards are covered in each lesson. The Branches of Government - Common Core Lessons and Activitiesbook includes: Reading for Information Higher-Order Thinking Writing Problems Primary Source Analysis Vocabulary Graphic Organizers Map Activities & More!Carole Marsh:; Title: Branches of Government Common Core Lessons and Activities | [
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25,513 | 2 | Carole Marsh:; Title: My Life as a Third Grade Zombie (My Life as a 3rd Grade) | [
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25,515 | 18 | Carole Marsh:; Title: Explorers Common Core Lessons and Activities | [
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25,516 | 11 | Super-sleuth siblings Christina and Grand head for the exotic country of India to visit the famous, amazing, and mysterious Taj Mahal. Things quickly get confusing and even more mysterious when they actually meet two new friends a boy named Taj and a girl named Mahal. The foursome continues on a journey filled with jolting rides and jewels galore, not to mention riddles, traps, peril, and a cobra named Charlie! Can they assess the clues "floating" their way in time to solve the mystery and save the day? Maybe Read and see! Watch out, kids don't get trapped in the tomb!Carole Marsh:; Title: The Mystery of the Taj Mahal (India) (18) (Around the World In 80 Mysteries) | [
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25,517 | 18 | Carole Marsh: Native of Atlanta, Georgia Professional writer and photographer Founder and CEO of Gallopade International, Inc. Founder and Owner of Marsh Media, a public relations anD corporate communications firm Creator of more than 15,000 products, primarily fiction and non-fiction supplementary educational materialsincluding books, interactive CD-ROMs, games, and online adventures Awards Include: 2011 Teachers Choice for the Classroom by Learning Magazine 2007 Greatest Products by iParenting Media 2006 Georgia Author of the Year by Georgia Writers Association 2004 Teachers Choice for the Family by Learning Magazine 2003 Excellence in Education Award from the National School Supply and Equipment Association 2002 Teachers' Choice Award by Learning Magazine 2002 Award of Excellence Recipient from Association Advance America 2000 Fastest Growing Small Press from Publishers Weekly Communicator of the Year in 1979 ; Title: I'm Reading About Hawaii (Hawaii Experience) | [
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25,518 | 11 | The Gee's Bend Quilts Coloring, Activity and Trivia book includes the history of the amazing story of generations of the Quilts of Gee's Bend. This book includes art and activities that are reproducible.Carole Marsh:; Title: Gee's Bend Quilts (Black Jazz) | [
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25,520 | 2 | Carole Marsh is the creative force behind more than 15,000 children's books, state-aligned curriculum, and supplemental educational materials. Founded in 1979, Marsh's popular series, Real Kids! Real Places!, originated from her own children's request for her to write books for kids. It is aimed at young readers ages 7-14. This original series now has 50 titles. Since its inception more than 36 years ago, Carole has created eight additional mystery series, all including real characters, historical and factual information, and tons of hilarious mishaps! Carole Marsh instinctive kid-friendly approach toward making reading and learning both fun and educational has earned her considerable attention in the literary world. She is a six-time winner of the Teacher's Choice for the Classroom award from Learning Magazine; two-time Academic's Choice Smart Book award winner; four-time award winner from Creative Child Magazine and the 2015 Moonbeam Silver Medal award recipient. A Georgia native, Marsh was honored by the Georgia Writer's Association with the Georgia Author of the Year award in 2007. Having garnered these and other prestigious awards for superior products, as well as respect in the educational market, Gallopade has grown into an international, multi-million-dollar publishing concern highly favored by the educational community.In 2015, Gallopade introduced Bluffton Books, an imprint with over 15 titles. Bluffton Books is a culmination of more than 37 years of writing. With an eclectic mix of themes and reading ages, Bluffton Books has appeal to a wide variety of audiences. With more than one million of her mysteries sold to date, Carole Marsh's ever-increasing nationwide readership is testament that her motto "give 'em what they want to read" is truly a secret for success.; Title: The Mystery at Hilton Head Island (America's National Mystery Book) | [
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25,521 | 11 | Carole Marsh:; Title: Westward Expansion Common Core Lessons and Activities | [
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25,522 | 1 | "I am six years old and love your mysteries. So far, I have read almost all of your state mysteries and all of your Around The World series. Have asked for the rest of them for Christmas. I am very interested in history and just recently traveled to Michigan for a wedding with my grandparents. While we were there, I spent two days at the Henry Ford Museum and the Greenfield Village. It was great!! You are a wonderful writer and I enjoy your books very much. I hope to be a writer some day." Author: Joshua 6 Years Old Published On: 2006-10-01Carole Marsh: Native of Atlanta, Georgia Professional writer and photographer Founder and CEO of Gallopade International, Inc. Founder and Owner of Marsh Media, a public relations anD corporate communications firm Creator of more than 15,000 products, primarily fiction and non-fiction supplementary educational materialsincluding books, interactive CD-ROMs, games, and online adventures Awards Include: 2011 Teachers Choice for the Classroom by Learning Magazine 2007 Greatest Products by iParenting Media 2006 Georgia Author of the Year by Georgia Writers Association 2004 Teachers Choice for the Family by Learning Magazine 2003 Excellence in Education Award from the National School Supply and Equipment Association 2002 Teachers' Choice Award by Learning Magazine 2002 Award of Excellence Recipient from Association Advance America 2000 Fastest Growing Small Press from Publishers Weekly Communicator of the Year in 1979 ; Title: The Mystery of the Missing Dinosaurs (6) (Real Kids Real Places) | [
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25,523 | 11 | On vacation with their grandparents, siblings Avery and Evan visit the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia, where theyre warned of two dangerous creatures: the fearsome alligators that stalk in the swamps and the treacherous poachers who hunt the endangered gators for their hide and meat. Following clues that may or may not lead to the poachers hideout and trading sites, determined Avery and Evan are driven to solve this crime and save the baby gators theyve found. The kids personalities shine through their teasing and bickering, but also through the times when they stick their necks out for each other. Cliffhangers lead from one chapter to the next, making this adventurous, educational mystery impossible to put down. Ages seven to twelve. Source: ForeWord Reviews Published On: 2014-01-15Carole Marsh:; Title: The Mystery in Alligator Alley (1) (Wildlife Mysteries) | [
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25,524 | 0 | Dawko Dawko is a man-child who, despite his immature behaviour, has managed to stay married for 21 years and counting. Mainly because when he rabbits on about bums, his wife just turns the other cheek! Dawko is also the father of two junior Dawkoes, the elder of whom is intellectually-impaired, and the younger of whom is just plain annoying! (He gets THAT from his mother. Honest!) Ditz Ditz is a mother of four and a wife of one. In her super-secret crime-fighting identity, when shes not writing books about bums...she works with books, and has a bum. Okay, so thats not all that secret. Ditzs four daughters also have bums. Cartoon Dave Cartoon Dave is a husband, father of three sprogs and a new convert to coffee. But we only want him for his doodles. Hes been cartooning professionally for nearly half his life, with his work appearing in books, newspapers and magazines, as well as on TV, billboards, t-shirts and, naturally, on the sides of garbage trucks.; Title: The Bum Book | [
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25,525 | 13 | As an artist, color is a thing of magic in my life. Color creates shapes, forms, and feelings in the artworks I paint. Laying color onto a blank page is when I feel closest to true magic, when I feel happiest and most relaxed, and it's through what I create that I share my love of magic with the world.Through my coloring books I want to share that same magic with you.The artworks in my books are based on my completed paintings, which I have painted over the last ten years as a professional artist. I have created the coloring designs to be intricate and detailed but still fun and accessible. There is something for lovers of meditative detail while simple enough to not be overwhelming for younger colorists.When designing my books I decided to print them with two copies of each design, because I know as an artist there are always so many possibilities! I wanted to give everybody the chance of a do-over with every design. Try a different medium, or a different colour scheme. Or a chance to share the magic with a friend, child, parent, sibling. Because sharing your creativity and joy of color is the best magic of all.; Title: Faedorables Minis - Pocket Sized Cute Fantasy Coloring Book (Fantasy Coloring by Selina) (Volume 16) | [
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25,526 | 13 | "I own several of Selina's coloring books andeach is Amazingin its own right."Reviews by JodyAs an artist, color is a thing of magic in my life. Color creates shapes, forms, and feelings in the artworks I paint. Laying color onto a blank page is when I feel closest to true magic, when I feel happiest and most relaxed, and it's through what I create that I share my love of magic with the world.; Title: Faedorables - Cute and Creepy Coloring Book (Fantasy Coloring by Selina) (Volume 15) | [
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25,527 | 0 | Readers' Favorite Review byEmily-Jane Hills Orford"Magical Adventures and Pony Tales box set (Vol. 1 - 6), will charm even the most hesitant believer in the true magic of the horse. The stories are rich in metaphor and descriptive passages, and the young reader will quickly settle in to enjoy the fairy tale presentations which will both calm and soothe. And, like any good fairy tale, these stories, entertaining though they are, reveal specific hidden messages. First and foremost, the message is clear that we should all show respect, not just to each other, but also to these wonderful four-legged creatures. And, if one believes hard enough, works with undying dedication, and wishes strongly enough, then one's dreams can come true. The little cob pony discovered a passion for racing and he never gave in to the doubts of even the fastest racehorses around him. A painted carousel horse never knew the true freedom that lay beyond until a young boy opened his eyes. Another boy dreams of owning his own horse and it's a dream he shares with a wooden rocking horse, one that he believes his father is making for a paying customer. Fantasies and horses are what dreams and wishes are made of. A charming read."; Title: Magical Adventures & Pony Tales: Six Magical Stories in One Spellbinding Book | [
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25,528 | 0 | The magical Hotel of Hoo is a mysterious place with some very unusual occupants. As our guests explore the strange hotel, they are invited to experience everything it has to offer with just one warning... don't ever look behind door 32.; Title: Don't Ever Look Behind Door 32 | [
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25,529 | 2 | "Amust read for any child but in particular for those who are struggling with the challenges of growing up. It communicates the principles of how to be psychologically hardy and resilient under any stressor situation. It is fun to read, has nice illustrations and delivers a very important message: when we control what we think and how we choose to respond to life's challenges we will be less stressed and more confident. My Strong Mind could be read alone,by a teacher in a classroom for group discussion and by a parent when reading to their child. I highly recommend it." Niels is the founding coach at MentalToughness.online. He became an accredited Mental Toughness coach following a rough period in his career and now coaches people to get the best out of them selves. The stories in the book are real life examples from his two daughters, for which he wrote the book. He is passionate to educate the world about Mental Toughness and he hopes this book opens a positive dialogue on the subject. He lives in Melbourne with his wife and two daughters. ; Title: My Strong Mind: A Story About Developing Mental Strength | [
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25,530 | 18 | Liz Tay is a journalist, author and mother who was born in Singapore, identifies as an Australian and lives in the Netherlands. She appreciates cosy cafes on busy streets, whimsical conversations with toddlers, and breakfast.; Title: Joan of Arc of France: A Tale for Tiny Travellers (Tales for Tiny Travellers) | [] | Train |
25,531 | 12 | Text: French, EnglishMcGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide; Title: Dialogues sympathiques | [
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25,532 | 12 | McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide; Title: Way-Cool French Phrase Book : The French That Kids Really Speak | [
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25,533 | 0 | Ruth L. Boling is a Presbyterian clergywoman, writer, storyteller, and Christian educator. She is the author of Come Worship With Me: A Journey through the Church Year and coauthor of A Children's Guide to Worship.; Title: Mouse Tales--Things Hoped For: Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany | [
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25,534 | 2 | K-Gr 2Three of Jesus's parables from the New Testament are retold here with a secular twist. Each parable is about something or someone lost: a sheep, a coin, and a son. In scripture, human repentance and God's forgiveness are integral to these stories; however, repentance and forgiveness are not mentioned in the sheep or coin parable, and references to God and Jesus are omitted overall. A note to teachers and parents in the back of the book reads, "Our presentation of these parables does not intend to erase the focus on repenting and forgiving. Rather, we seek to add a new understanding based on what we imagine Jesus' original audiences would have heard." The strongest story is that of the prodigal son, and the weakest is the one about the lost coin (when the woman finds her lost coin, she puts it back with her "coin collection," making it look as if the coins did not represent her life savings, but only a hobby). The narratives are light and conversational in tone. Some passages have a storyteller's cadence. For example, when the shepherd goes to look for his lost sheep, "he looked to the right. Nothing. He walked and listened. Still nothing. Then he heard it: a bleating sound." Meganck's use of color and soft lines is similar to Tomie dePaola's style. VERDICT An uneven presentation, unlikely to circulate well.Jennifer Prince, Buncombe County Public Libraries, NC"An unusual and creative interpretation of the three parables, offering the satisfying conclusion that each person (or sheep or coin) matters and should be counted." Kirkus Reviews"Levine and Sasso's simple prose, set alongside Margaux Meganck's culturally-sensitive illustrations, creates an expansive vision in which everybody counts." The Christian Century"Three well-known parables from the New Testament Gospel of Luke come together in a remarkable way in Who Counts? 100 Sheep, 10 Coins, and 2 Sons, by biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine and Sandy Eisenberg Sasso." Foreword Reviews"Levine and Sasso present contemporary retellings of the three biblical parables with numerical themes: the good shepherd, lost coin, and prodigal son.All three stories are true to their biblical roots, but Meganck's handsome paintings of diverse characters and present-day settings may help readers find greater connections to their messages about value, faithfulness, and appreciation." Publishers Weekly; Title: Who Counts?: 100 Sheep, 10 Coins, and 2 Sons | [
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25,535 | 20 | "This is a good resource for collections as well as an excellent gift book." Children's Literature"In this interactive compilation of 150 stories from the Christian Bible, children are prompted to hear, see, and act through a series of thought-provoking questions...Filled with a rainbow of culturally diverse illustrations from over twenty international artists, this unique collection is sure to entertain, encourage, and enlighten young hearts."Foreword ReviewsElizabeth F. Caldwellis Professor Emerita of Pastoral Theology at McCormick Theological Seminary and Visiting Professor in Religious Education at Vanderbilt Divinity School. A noted Christian educator and author, Caldwell was an editor for the Common English Bible translation and Daily Feast: Meditations from Feasting on the Word. She was named APCE Educator of the Year in 2004.; Title: Growing in God's Love: A Story Bible | [
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25,536 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1An illustrated poem that describes the diversity of the world and explains that even though there are seven billion people, "Not one of them is just like you." Translated from Dutch and published in Belgium, this picture book takes a bird's-eye view of the world's population "crawling in the grass, like little ants." It explains how people live, feel, and what they need with a gentle touch. The elegant illustrations in pencil and watercolor and imaginative with plenty of white space around each image and the text. This book does not explain injustice or any larger issues, but does a good job showing the differences and similarities between people. VERDICT A sweet illustrated meditation on the common ties of humanity, best shared one-on-one or with a small group.Lisa Nowlain, Nevada County CAA joyous and realistic commemoration of the strengths and weaknesses of the human racechildren will enjoy exploring the multifaceted illustrated examples within the intricate scenes. Kirkus ReviewsNo One Else like You written by Siska Goeminne and illustrated by Merel Eyckerman, doesnt follow a character, but approaches diversity from a distance. In this world there are more than seven billion people, it begins, then explores the many things those people do. Some work, some drive around. Some have tattoos. Some people are happy and some people are sad. People believe all kinds of things and practice all forms of religion. Everyone is different. Those differences, however, are what ultimately unite us: Were all different, and thats what we all have in common. The illustrations do a nice job of conveying the great diversity of people in the world. The New York Times; Title: No One Else like You | [
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25,537 | 20 | "The authors retell and greatly expand Jesus' short parable of the mustard seed, with engaging full-page color illustrations of a diverse community set in a modern city. There's not too much text on each page, and the story builds up to its theological conclusion both beautifully and simply." --Christian CenturyAmy-Jill Levine is University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies, Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies, and Professor of New Testament Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School and College of Arts and Science. She is the co-author of the popular children's book Who Counts? 100 Sheep, 10 Coins, and 2 Sons, and author of numerous acclaimed books, including Short Stories by Jesus and The Misunderstood Jew.; Title: The Marvelous Mustard Seed | [
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25,538 | 0 | "Swirls and whorls of dreamy, windswept artwork in soothing shades enhance the simple, reflective message as the girl realizes that, while she may not be able to see God underneath her socks, she can always feel God s presence wherever she may be." --Foreword ReviewsElisabeth Zartl has studied religious education, psychology, philosophy, and graphic design. She is currently a teacher and freelance artist in Vienna, Austria, and has authored and illustrated several childrens books. More information can be found on her website: www.elisabethzartl.com.; Title: Where Are You Hiding, God? | [
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25,539 | 2 | "A warm and up-to-date book on emotions for most picture book and [Social and Emotional Learning] collections." --School Library Journal"The anger-management shelves are well-stocked, but this makes a serviceable addition, with value added for caregivers seeking advice." Kirkus ReviewsIan De Haes is a Belgian artist and painter who illustrates picture books. Learn more at his website http://iandehaes.com/.; Title: Simon and the Big, Bad, Angry Beasts: A Book about Anger | [
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25,540 | 11 | [A]ttractive to adults and kids visually... [Boling]writes with a passion and is enthusiastic about worship. (quoting Rev. Karen Stanley) -- The Virginia Gazette, Williamsburg, VA, May 5, 2001, Ann Efimetz[O]f great worth to children's hearts, minds, and spiritual lives... fills a void that has been empty-- Assoc. of Logos Bookstores Children's Notes, Nov/Dec. 2000, Maureen Cole, reviewerBoling [addresses]subjects as abstract as the Trinity... and as commercialized as Christmas without lapsing into the sanctimonious...-- The Concord Monitor, December 10, 2000, Rebecca Rule, ReviewerBoling's spare, lyrical writing conveys the sacred aspects of the Christian service in concrete ways... --The Sunday Telegraph, Nashua, NH, November 19, 2000, Ellen GrimmIn our own words -- favorite quotes from an interview with the Nashua, NH Sunday Telegraph, 11/19/2000:On the "church mice" characters:Carrier: "We didn't want an imposing figure telling kids how to behave in church."Boling: "What I love about Tracey's mice is that they're beyond cute. They're so winsome. Tracey seems to have plumbed every depth or dimension of a mouse face that you could."On the many-hued mice as a celebration of diversity:Boling: "If you're dealing with people, you can get into tokenism."On the blend of sacred traditions and typical in-the-pew shenanigans:Boling: "What we wanted to do in this book is show the humanity of the community at worship. What we're trying to do and what we're actually doing are all combined."On writing a religious book for children:Boling: "You've got to be concrete. As soon as you go abstract, you've lost the kids."On the process of illustrating:Carrier: "Ruth's writing has such a nice rhythm that I could see it so easily. I'd add something [to a drawing] and she might change the writing to accomodate that, (or vice versa)."On the religious stance of the book:Boling: "[We took] the widest possible theological ecumenical stance."Additional Author Comments:Not long ago, in a box of childhood memorabilia, I discovered a piece of lined notebook paper on which I had written in cursive, circa third grade, these words: "When I grow up I want to make church more understandable for children. Church is supposed to be joyful, but it is not joyful for children when they use too many thees and thous and words that are un-understandable to children."These prescient words, long forgotten, describe perfectly my interest and motivation for writing a children's book about the seasons and holidays of the church year. As children grow familiar with the rhythms and themes of the church year, so can their understanding of God grow.; Title: Come Worship With Me: A Journey Through the Church Year (Mouse Books) | [
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25,541 | 12 | WRITE SOURCE a book for writing, thinking, and learning. written and compiled by: Dave Kemper, Patrick Sebranek, and Verne Meyer; Title: Write Source: Student Edition Hardcover Grade 7 2009 | [
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25,542 | 12 | Excellent condition; Title: Math in Focus: Singapore Approach, Grade 1, Book B | [
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25,543 | 12 | The Student Text is written directly to the student, and follows the same format in each grade. Students are first introduced to the writing form through models and exercises; they then analyze the model and use the writing process to write a story or essay, using rubrics comprised of the six traits to revise and edit. To complete units, students write pieces across core subjects of science, social students, math and the arts. Along with descriptive, narrative, expository, persuasive, creative, and research writing, students will also learn basic grammar and editing skills that will help them successfully master the writing process. The back of the book contains two reference sections: a guide to basic grammar and writing and a proofreader's guide that covers mechanics, spelling, punctuation, and more. 320 indexed pages, hardcover.; Title: Write Source: Student Edition Hardcover Grade 1 2009 | [
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25,544 | 12 | Math in Focus: Enrichment, Book 3A; Title: Math in Focus: Enrichment, Book 3A | [
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25,546 | 12 | Great workbook with loads of practice problems.; Title: Math in Focus: The Singapore Approach, Grade 4, Book A: Extra Practice Common Core (Math in Focus: Singapore Math) | [
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25,547 | 12 | Math in Focus The Singapore Approach 3A level is a first semester third grade curriculum. It is advanced so it could be used after first semester third grade. This is a Saxon curriculum for strong math students.; Title: Math in Focus : The Singapore Approach Student Book, Grade 3A | [
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25,548 | 12 | Unusual book; Title: Write Source: Student Edition Softcover Grade 6 2009 | [
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25,550 | 12 | Grade Level: 2 and up Series: Math in Focus Hardcover: 328 pages Publisher: GREAT SOURCE; 1 edition (October 28, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 0669011126 ISBN-13: 978-0669011128 Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds; Title: Math in Focus: The Singapore Approach, Level 2A | [
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25,551 | 12 | This is a Math In Focus Student Textbook, 3B. It is a hardcover book, with graphic color pictures. Math In Focus is in the Saxon Math Program, with a Singapore Method approach.; Title: Math in Focus: Singapore Math: Student Edition, Book B Grade 3 2009 | [
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25,552 | 12 | Math in Focus: The Singapore Approach Grade 3, Book B: Enrichment; Title: Math in Focus: The Singapore Approach Grade 3, Book B: Enrichment | [
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25,554 | 12 | Math in Focus 4A Enrichment Student Workbook; Title: Math in Focus: Singapore Math Enrichment, Book A Grade 4 | [
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25,555 | 12 | We are still working on filling in the product descriptions. If you need more information please call or email us.; Title: Math in Focus: Student Workbook 2A (Math in Focus: Singapore Math) | [
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25,556 | 12 | New copy. Fast shipping. Will be shipped from US.; Title: Spanish for Mastery: Student Edition: Situaciones Level 3 1994 (Spanish Edition) | [
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25,557 | 12 | Book by MCDOUGAL LITTEL; Title: McDougal Littell Spanish for Mastery: Situaciones Workbook Level 3 (Spanish Edition) | [
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25,558 | 12 | Write Source 2000 A Guide to Writing, Thinking & Learning (View amazon detail page) ASIN: B0044KZ1O2; Title: Write Source 2000 a Guide to Writing, Thinking, Learning: A Guide to Writing, Thinking & Learning | [
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25,559 | 12 | The ultimate math resource for school or home , Math on Call has everything you need for math success. Math on Call also includes a handy Almanac with math prefixes, problem-solving strategies, study tips, guidelines for using spreadsheets and databases, test-taking strategies, helpful lists and tables, and more.; Title: Math on Call: A Mathematics Handbook, Grades 6-8 | [
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25,560 | 12 | great book; Title: Great Source Write One: Student Edition Grade 1 (Write Source 2000 Revision) | [
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25,564 | 12 | Great resource when teaching writing.; Title: Great Source Write on Track: Student Edition Grade 3 (Write Source 2000 Revision) | [] | Train |
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25,567 | 12 | Student edition of the Great Source Book. Grade 5; Title: Great Source SourceBooks: Student Edition Sourcebook Grade 5 2002 | [
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25,568 | 12 | EXCELLENT BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!; Title: Math at Hand:: Problem Solving, Book A (Great Source Math at Hand) | [
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25,575 | 15 | ScienceSaurus is a user-friendly resource that you can turn to whenever you have any questions related to science. Packed with useful information covering life, physical, earth, and space science, as well as natural resources and the environment, ScienceSaurus addresses key science topics including investigation, working in the lab, life science, earth science, physical science, natural resources and the environment, and technology. Includes a handy almanac with tables, charts, and graphs, test-taking and researching skills, science timelines, and glossaries.; Title: SCIENCESAURUS | [
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25,576 | 5 | Grade 5–7—In this sequel to Changeling (Viking, 2006), Neef is sent to Miss Van Loon's School for Mortal Changelings. She had known there were other mortals in New York Between, a magical New York City filled with the Folk (elves, sprites, nymphs, ogres, and every other kind of otherworldly creature), but she hasn't met many. Suddenly she must go to school—and get along—with 200 of them, from all the rival Neighborhoods—snooty East Siders, hipster Village types, techie geeks from Columbia. If learning hundreds of new rules isn't bad enough, Neef must go on a quest to find the Magic Magnifying Mirror of the Mermaid Queen before its loss leads to inter-Neighborhood warfare that could destroy Central Park. Although the focus is on Neef's new mortal friends and enemies, the Folk of New York play a big part in her adventures. Whether benign or sinister, they are usually tricky and always fascinating; a guide in the back explains who and what they are. Plenty of humor, a brave and likable heroine, and a nice balance between lunchroom chat and wild adventure combine to make this that rare beast—a cheerful urban fantasy. Spiced with just enough background information, it works just fine on its own, but it will create immediate desire to read Changeling as well.—Eva Mitnick, Los Angeles Public Library Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved."Plenty of humor, a brave and likable heroine and a nice balance between lunchroom chat and wild adventure combine to make this that rare beast- a cheerful urban fantasy." --School Library Journal; Title: The Magic Mirror of the Mermaid Queen | [
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25,577 | 2 | Starred Review. Kindergarten-Grade 3Ninjas are supposed to be silent and stealthy. This creates problems for Wink, a ninja in training who has a flamboyant streak. The desire to be in the spotlight causes Master Zutsu to send him home several times with admonishments that read like proverbs: "The loudest cricket is the first to be caught" and "The blossom that flaunts its color is soon plucked." Wink's grandmother tries to cheer him up and shares a few proverbial sayings of her own, including "Time spent laughing is time well spent" and "Sometimes a worry must rest." After a particularly disastrous outing to the panda pen at the zoo, Wink encounters a boy practicing acrobatic tricks and realizes that he has found his special talent. This charming story ends with Master Zutsu and Grandmother receiving tickets to the Lucky Dragon Circus. After watching Wink, aka "the Nimble Ninja," perform, Grandmother remarks, "Your smile has come home." Phillipps's debut is an auspicious one. The story's oft-told message of acceptance has been invigorated with originality and humor. The collage-style illustrations often appear to have a three-dimensional effect and Wink practically bounds off the pages with barely contained energy. The rich colors and textures contribute to the setting and complement the action nicely. This flashy picture book is sure to appeal to a wide audience.Maura Bresnahan, High Plain Elementary School, Andover, MA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Apparently even the worlds most efficient and ruthless killing machines can be the subject of a cute fitting-in lesson. Little Wink, after being admitted to the Summer Moon School for Young Ninjas, finds that his constant need to be noticed is decidedly at odds with the ninjas primary tenet of stealth. He repeatedly fails his lessons, and when he finally masters the art of not being seen, he realizes that no one can see how good of a ninja he is being, so he raises a ruckus. Eventually, Wink finds that his acrobatic skills and theatrical sensibility are a perfect match to be a circus performer known as the Nimble Ninja. Phillipps ebullient and multipatterned cut-paper artwork bears a strong resemblance to the animation style ofSouth Park, though more sophisticated and with a Japanese flavor, and, definitely, much less crass. Use the offbeat ninja angle as a hook to instill in children the lesson to embrace your own best qualities and not to be dogged down by those who stifleself-expression. Preschool-Grade 2. --Ian Chipman; Title: Wink: The Ninja Who Wanted to Be Noticed | [
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25,578 | 18 | Starred Review. Grade 5–8—Along with being based at least as much on personal interviews as on documentary and other sources, this album-sized history of the Apollo missions is also set apart by its unique illustrations. A former astronaut who walked on the Moon as part of the Apollo 12 crew, Bean has been for many years a full-time fine artist. He incorporates into moonscapes, spacecraft, and suited-up astronauts done over the course of his artistic career not only an unusually personal perspective, but also actual bits of moon dust, used mission patches, and other well-traveled memorabilia. He also provides illuminating, sometimes eloquent commentary in captions and a closing statement. Though the authors present an uncomplicated version of events with almost no discussion of the exclusion of women from the astronaut corps, for instance, and quoting Neil Armstrong's famous line as "one small step for a man" rather than what he actually said, they do tuck in memorable anecdotes (to the question "What's the most beautiful thing you saw in space?" an astronaut replies, "Urine dump at sunset"). They effectively highlight the Apollo program's magnificent achievements, as well as its moments of tension and tragedy. Supplemented with an admixture of photos and labeled diagrams, the large-scale art adds a dazzling visual element to this grand commemoration.—John Peters, New York Public Library Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* As we move away from the twentieth century, the shining moment of the first moon landing seems to grow brighter. Placing that event within the context of the whole Apollo program, this handsome, large-format book spotlights12 significant missions, from Apollo 1, with its fatal cockpit fire, to Apollo 17, with its sweet success and bittersweet awareness that the program was ending. Chaikin, author of A Man on the Moon (1994), has extensively researched the Apollo program and conducted hundreds of related interviews, including 28 with former Apollo astronauts. Beyond a wealth of pertinent anecdotes, this background knowledge brings a subtle understanding of complex decisions and human emotions at pivotal moments as well as a broad perspective as the Apollo missions moved gradually toward their goals. Informative, full-page sidebars focus on topics such as the work of the Mission Control teams and the early fear of moon germs. NASA photos provide excellent color illustrations of the Apollo missions. More unexpected and personal are the many stunning paintings and insightful captions by Alan Bean, who walked on the moon during the Apollo 12 mission. Lists of recommended books, films, and Internet sites are appended. A beautiful, insightful, and highly readable presentation of the Apollo missions. Grades 5-8. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: Mission Control, This Is Apollo: The Story of the First Voyages to the Moon | [
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25,579 | 2 | "Just try to keep kids away from this collection. Inspired book design makes the volume look like an old-school comic. The front cover features an elementary-aged Scieszka popping up out of a military tank, surrounded by explosions and bombers, while the back advertises a "Treasure Chest of Fun" and displays chapter titles and excerpts along with nostalgic graphics. Scieszka answers the oft-asked question, "Where do you get your ideas?" with a slew of childhood anecdotes and his family's escapades that have given him plenty of material from which to draw. Born in 1954, the second of six brothers, he writes about Catholic and military schools, buying gifts, chores, and hand-me-downs-all familiar experiences related with a specific Scieszka twist. His mother, a nurse, insisted that her sons use proper terms for anatomy ("rectum" rather than "butt") and bodily functions ("urinate" rather than "pee"), making way for several laugh-out-loud moments. Some stories are just amiably funny, such as wearing recycled Halloween costumes, while others help readers understand more about how the author developed his unique sense of humor. Although it includes the car trip story from Guys Write for Guys Read (Viking, 2005), Knucklehead is aimed at a younger audience. Family photographs and other period illustrations appear throughout. Entertaining and fast-moving, silly and sweet, this homage to family life is not to be missed."School Library Journal"Offering an answer to the perennial query about where his ideas come from, the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature looks back to his early 1960s youth. Fans will not be surprised to learn that, except for his mother (a nurse, fortunately) he grew up in an all-male household: father, five brothers and "even our dogs and cats and fish." The resulting memories include group pukes in the back seat, slipping toy soldiers into the Christmas creche, playing neighborhood games like "Slaughterball" and idyllic summer expeditions into the woods around his grandparents' cottage-not to mention the pleasures of random dips into the household children's encyclopedia and spurning "those weirdos Dick and Jane" to "find out more about real things like dogs in cars and cats in hats." Illustrated with truly dorky school-yearbook photos and family snapshots, this account of a thoroughly normal childhood doesn't match Gary Paulsen's memoirs for hilarity or Tomie DePaola's for cultural insight, but it will draw chuckles of amusement from middle-graders (particularly less eager readers) and of recognition from their parents and grandparents."Kirkus Reviews"In this arch, glib, unapologetically shame-free outing, Scieszka, who grew up as the second of six sons, has written an autobiography about boys, for boys and anyone else interested in baseball, fire, and peeing on stuff. The format of the book is perfectly suited to both casual and reluctant readers. The text is arranged into two- to three-page nonsequential chapters and peppered with scrapbook snapshots and comic-book-ad reproductions. The accessibly irreverent language pushes the boundaries of moderation even as it reflects a sort of skewed wholesomeness. But the real testosterone payoff here is in the stories, which range from losing battles with fractious parochial-school nuns to turns watching little brothers (wherein the author watched brother number six eat a cigarette butt and charged neighborhood kids to watch him do it again). By themselves, the chapters entertain with abrupt, vulgar fun. Taken together, they offer a look at the makings of one very funny authorand a happy answer to the dreaded autobiography book report."Booklist ReviewsMultiple award-winning author Jon Scieszka grew up in Flint, Michigan, the second oldest and the nicest of six boys. Jon went to school at Culver Military Academy in Indiana where he was a Lieutenant; Albion College in Michigan where he studied to be a doctor; and Columbia University in New York, where he received an M.F.A. in fiction. He taught elementary school in New York for ten years in a variety of positions. He is the author of many books for children including theNew York TimesBest Illustrated BookThe Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales(illustrated by Lane Smith), the Caldecott Honor bookThe True Story of the Three Little Pigs(illustrated by Lane Smith), andMath Curse(illustrated by Lane Smith). In addition to his work as an author, Jon also runs a web-based literacy program called Guys Read that is designed to encourage boys, particularly reluctant readers, to get involved with books. In 2008, Jon was named the countrys first National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature, a joint effort of the Library of Congress and the Childrens Book Council. During his two-year role as Ambassador, he acted as a spokesperson for childrens literature, speaking to groups of parents, teachers, and children to encourage the importance of reading. You can visit Jon online at www.jsworldwide.com.; Title: Knucklehead: Tall Tales and Almost True Stories of Growing up Scieszka | [
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25,580 | 13 | Angelina Ballerina is going to be the star of the Mouse Land Dance Festival! She?s so excited that she can?t stop practicing?even on board her grandparents? boat. Grandma and Grandpa are taking Angelina to the festival, but they need all paws on deck to get there on time. When Angelina?s rehearsing wreaks havoc on their journey, will she still get to be the star of the show?; Title: Angelina Star of the Show (Angelina Ballerina) | [
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25,581 | 1 | Very few children will know what a pangolin is, especially preschoolers, but this scaly baby animal evidently has many of the same fears as little kids. In large type and rhyming sentences, listeners are told how Roly Poly is scared of new things, like something that might bite, bugs for dinner, playing with strange animals, and monster sounds. So Roly Poly does what pangolins do: he rolls up into a ball. When he peeks out, he sees another ball peeking back! He has found a friend. “Roly Poly, very small, / feeling better, feeling tall. / So much to see, so much to do . . . / So much nicer when it’s two!” The scaly creatures are playfully but accurately illustrated, with the addition of expressive faces to reflect emotions. An author’s note explains that pangolins are an endangered species and makes a plea for readers to visit her Web site to learn how to help. Book proceeds will go to Cuc Phuong National Park, in Vietnam, where research is being conducted. --Julie CumminsAnna Dewdney is the author/ illustrator of the bestselling Llama Llama picture books, including Llama Llama Misses Mama. She is the mother of two away-at-school daughters and lives with two stay-at-home dogs in southern Vermont.; Title: Roly Poly Pangolin | [
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25,582 | 2 | Rosemary Wells has created her best-loved characters in the popular bunny siblings, Max and Ruby, who are featured in more than forty books and star in their own television show on Nick Jr. She is also the author of many other books for young readers, ranging from board books to young adult novels. Ms. Wells travels widely as a well-known advocate for literacy and for pre-school education. She lives in Connecticut.Visit her at www.rosemarywells.com.; Title: Red Boots (Baby Max and Ruby) | [
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25,583 | 12 | "Extremely proficient! This is the most student-friendly book I've seen. I like every I aspect of Math on Call. It's a math teacher's dream come true."; Title: Math on Call: Handbook (Hardcover) Grades 6-8 2004 | [
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25,584 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1Ever-industrious Ruby wants to buy two Fire Angel flashing rings, one for herself and one for her friend Louise. They decide to sell lemonade so that they can earn the necessary two dollars. Max wants to lend a hand, but Ruby does not want his help, so he sets up a competing business, selling old Halloween candy that he found in his closet. He manages to sell the lot to his grandmother, who drives him to the novelty store. After a successful day at the lemonade stand, the girls cycle to the same store, only to discover that the last Fire Angel flashing ring has been sold. It's no surprise who bought it. Wells is treading familiar ground here as Ruby is outfoxed yet again by her younger brother. It hardly seems fair, though, because Ruby is guilty of no more than trying to do a good job and earn her own treat. But fans of this rabbit duo will be happy. The illustrations are clean and bright, making liberal use of pastel backgrounds and shiny metallic detail to accent Ruby's jewelry, the chrome on Max's fire truck, and the dimes on the front cover. A pleasant, though uninspiring, addition to the series.Kara Schaff Dean, Walpole Public Library, MA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.In another winner about rabbit siblings Max and Ruby,littleMax outwits his bossy older sister. There is no way Ruby and her best friend will allow bumbling Max to helpwhen they set up a lemonade stand to make money so that they can buy trendy flashing rings. SoMax sets up his own stand to sell leftover Halloween candy, and with Grandmas help,he turns out to be the better business bunny.Not alllittle ones will understand Maxs sly trick the first time around, buteven those who dont will love going back to read the story again and again.As always, Wells Easter-bright artwork tells a dramatic story of sibling rivalry, with body language that shows the small rabbit-childs seething anger and rebellion, and finally his delightfully blissful triumph. Preschool-Grade 1. --Hazel Rochman; Title: Max's Bunny Business (Max and Ruby) | [
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25,585 | 2 | Rosemary Wellshas created her best-loved characters in the popular bunny siblings, Max and Ruby, who are featured in more than forty books and star in their own television show on Nick Jr. She is also the author of many other books for young readers, ranging from board books to young adult novels. Ms. Wells travels widely as a well-known advocate for literacy and for pre-school education. She lives in Connecticut.Visit her at www.rosemarywells.com.; Title: Sandbox (Baby Max and Ruby) | [
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25,586 | 2 | Anastasia Suen, author of more than 60 books for children and Picture Writing (Writer's Digest Books, 2003), co-taught childrens literature at University of North Texas. She currently teaches the Story Structure Workshop at Southern Methodist University and children's writing workshops online. Suen talks about books and writes with children and adults at schools, libraries, bookstores, book festivals and conferences. A credentialed elementary school teacher, she is on the Reading Advisory Board for the Rosen Publishing Group and has worked as a poetry consultant for Sadlier-Oxford. A former director of Seminars in Children's Literature and advisor for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Suen is a co-founder of the Writers Roundtable Conference. She is on the Children's Book Council Children's Book Authors and Illustrators List and the "Great Children's Poets" List.; Title: Subway | [
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25,587 | 2 | Scieszka has put together a diverse and fast-paced anthology of scribblings and stories that deserves a permanent place in any collection serving middle graders. The book features brief contributions from scores of heavyweight authors and illustrators.[T]heres something undeniably grand about this collective celebration of the intellectual life of the common boy. School Library Journal, starred reviewMultiple award-winning author Jon Scieszka grew up in Flint, Michigan, the second oldest and the nicest of six boys. Jon went to school at Culver Military Academy in Indiana where he was a Lieutenant; Albion College in Michigan where he studied to be a doctor; and Columbia University in New York, where he received an M.F.A. in fiction. He taught elementary school in New York for ten years in a variety of positions. He is the author of many books for children including theNew York TimesBest Illustrated BookThe Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales(illustrated by Lane Smith), the Caldecott Honor bookThe True Story of the Three Little Pigs(illustrated by Lane Smith), andMath Curse(illustrated by Lane Smith). In addition to his work as an author, Jon also runs a web-based literacy program called Guys Read that is designed to encourage boys, particularly reluctant readers, to get involved with books. In 2008, Jon was named the countrys first National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature, a joint effort of the Library of Congress and the Childrens Book Council. During his two-year role as Ambassador, he acted as a spokesperson for childrens literature, speaking to groups of parents, teachers, and children to encourage the importance of reading. You can visit Jon online at www.jsworldwide.com.; Title: Guys Write for Guys Read: Boys' Favorite Authors Write About Being Boys | [
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25,588 | 2 | Grade 6–9—When Daiyu, a St. Louis high school student adopted as a baby from China, buys a black jade ring from an old woman and then walks through the Gateway Arch, her life instantly changes. The Arch has been replaced by an enormous pagodalike gate, and most of the people around her are Chinese. A young man assures her that everything is fine and takes her to the people who have been expecting her. Daiyu discovers that the world she knows is only one of many "iterations" created by contentious gods who wanted different versions of the world when it was created. Because she is Chinese, she has been brought to this particular iteration, a place where the ruling class is Chinese, to help eliminate one of the gods' rogue servants. The fantasy is coherent and engaging and has the potential for sequels that explore other iterations. Shinn is a prolific and skillful writer, and the world in which Daiyu finds herself is full of interesting detail, though its use of Chinese culture is superficial. The story itself moves slowly. Daiyu is placed into the household of an upper-class woman who claims the teen as her niece because she is desperate to get certain invitations only available to families with girls being introduced into society. Daiyu falls in love with the young man who rescued her and is also courted by a wealthy suitor. In the end, it is the hint of a happy ending to the slight love story that will satisfy most readers.—Barbara Scotto, Children's Literature New England, Brookline, MA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved."...intelligent and convincing characterization..." --Kirkus"The fantasy is coherent and engaging...Shinn is a prolific and skillful writer." --School Library Journal; Title: Gateway | [
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25,589 | 18 | Starred Review. Grade 6 UpMuch has been written about the Civil Rights Movement, but what has not been documented as well is the role that children played in propelling the movement forward. This book does just that as the Selma, AL, voting rights protests are examined through the eyes of its youngest demonstrators, whose spirit, humor, and grit are clearly exhibited. The book begins by introducing Joanne Blackmon, who at 10 years old was arrested for the first of many times as a result of her participation in freedom marches. The stories of several other young participants are also acknowledged. Through moving prose, their bravery in the face of uncertainty and danger is demonstrated to have clearly inspired and motivated the adults in their lives, including their teachers, parents, and grandparents, to join the fight for civil rights. Effective and meaningful archival photographs, quotes, poems, and songs are woven throughout the narrative, giving readers a real sense of the children's mindset and experiences. The bibliography, source notes, photo credits, and resources for further discussion and research are exemplary. An excellent addition to any library.Margaret Auguste, Franklin Middle School, Somerset, NJ ENDGripping profiles of young people who made a difference. Booklist, starred reviewA perfect balance of energetic prose and well-selected, breathtaking photographs. Kirkus, starred reviewAn excellent addition to any library. School Library Journal, starred reviewA dramatic and a memorable statement. VOYA, starred reviewA captivating, personal account. Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA sharply focused historical narrative for a younger audience. Horn Book, starred review; Title: Marching for Freedom: Walk Together Children and Don't You Grow Weary | [
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25,590 | 17 | K-Gr 3Jackie Robinson's daughter tells a story that takes place during the family's first Christmas in Brooklyn. Not everyone was happy to see a black family move in to the neighborhood. Young Steve Satlow, an avid Dodger fan, and his parents are exceptions; they welcome the Robinsons and become friends. On Christmas Eve, Steve is helping the Robinsons decorate their tree when Jackie learns that the Satlows don't have one. He shows up at their home with a tree for Steve, and his wife comes later with extra ornaments. They then learn that the Satlows are Jewish. What could have been an awkward moment becomes a lesson in tolerance and friendship. Lewis's lovely paintings do a fine job of conveying the time and place in this heartwarming story.Virginia Walter, UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Beginning with Stealing Home (1996), the author has introduced children to her father, Jackie Robinson, in a series of warmhearted picture books that humanize the legend. Based on actual events, this latest title begins with the Robinsons move to Brooklyn, where the community petitions against the African American familys arrival. Robinson tells the story from the perspective of a young Jewish boy, Steve Satlow, whose mother reminds him of the persecution that forced his Russian grandparents to seek religious freedom in America. Steve is thrilled when his family befriends the Robinsons, and he gets to watch the famous second baseman in action. In December, he helps the Robinsons decorate their Christmas tree, which starts a series of miscommunications between the two families that ends warmly. The realities of the racial prejudice that the Robinsons faced are a strong undercurrent in this story, which reaches for larger themes of cultural and religious tolerance, and Lewis sensitive watercolor portraits capture the family dynamics and further showcase Robinson as both a great athlete and as the neighbor next door who makes mistakes like anyone else. Grades K-3. --Gillian Engberg; Title: Jackie's Gift | [
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25,591 | 2 | Ezra Jack Keats (19161983) is the Caldecott Medal winning author ofThe Snowy Day, which broke ground in 1962 as one of the first picture books for young children to portray a realistic, multi-cultural urban setting. Since its initial publication,The Snowy Dayhas come to be regarded as both a childrens classic and one of the most important picture books ever written/illustrated. Ezra Jack Keats legacy lives on in the popularity of his most famous character, Peterthe star ofThe Snowy Day,Whistle for Willie,Peter's Chair,A Letter to Amy,Goggles, and others. Visit the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation online atwww.ezra-jack-keats.org; Title: Regards to the Man in the Moon | [
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25,592 | 1 | Rosemary Wellshas created her best-loved characters in the popular bunny siblings, Max and Ruby, who are featured in more than forty books and star in their own television show on Nick Jr. She is also the author of many other books for young readers, ranging from board books to young adult novels. Ms. Wells travels widely as a well-known advocate for literacy and for pre-school education. She lives in Connecticut. Visit her at www.rosemarywells.com.; Title: Voyage to the Bunny Planet | [
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25,593 | 2 | Rosemary Wellshas created her best-loved characters in the popular bunny siblings, Max and Ruby, who are featured in more than forty books and star in their own television show on Nick Jr. She is also the author of many other books for young readers, ranging from board books to young adult novels. Ms. Wells travels widely as a well-known advocate for literacy and for pre-school education. She lives in Connecticut.Visit her at www.rosemarywells.com.; Title: Shopping (Baby Max and Ruby) | [
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25,594 | 2 | PreS-K-The fourth book about this little bear finds him venturing out into a snowy twilight and wishing on the first star. As he sits patiently, his animal friends join him one by one, asking what he's doing. When Bear responds that he's waiting for his wish to come true, each pal comes up with a helpful suggestion for expediting the event, such as closing his eyes or holding his breath. Finally, with all of his friends gathered around him, Bear confesses that, all along, his wish was to be with them. The story is laid out on full spreads, with the background remaining relatively constant from page to page-the little bear and friends in a snowy field with some pines in the distance. There are, however, some pleasantly subtle differences from scene to scene-gentle pastels of the winter sky that transform from light aqua to serene purple; gradually emerging stars, their numbers increasing with every page; the comical poses of the animals as they try to help the bear get his wish. As with previous books, the spare text is printed in large letters. This slight but sweet tale is a good choice for Bear's youngest admirers.-Yelena Alekseyeva-Popova, formerly at Chappaqua Library, NY(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Praise for Make a Wish Bear by Greg Foley:"Foley's colorful, loosely outlined animal characters exude quiet humor and personality, and stand out against the spare winter landscape." Publishers Weekly"...a good choice for Bear's youngest admirers." School Library Journal; Title: Make a Wish Bear | [
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25,595 | 2 | "Minimal, moving and adorable, little Squish makes a big impression." Kirkus Reviews, June 15, 2011"A delightful and promising debut." Publishers Weekly"Children will fall in love with this little rabbit." School Library Journal, August 1, 2011"The simple story, clear imagery, and powerful message of friendship will win over preschool audiences." Booklist, October 15, 2011Katherine Battersby (www.katherinebattersby.com) grew up in North Queensland, Australia. In 2010, she won the Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarship for writing. She lives in Brisbane, Australia. Squish Rabbit is her first book.; Title: Squish Rabbit | [
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25,596 | 11 | K-Gr 1The celebrated creator of Corduroy (Viking, 1968) left behind scraps of this story, which his son has pieced together and completed. In Washington, DC, Earl the squirrel joins his park comrades in searching beneath orange leaves for stashes of hidden acorns to feed his wife and three kits. Unable to find the biggest acorn he hid during the summer, Earl braves traffic to cross Pennsylvania Avenue and cuts through to the Washington Monument, where scads of humans are gathered to watch a parade. A child's inconvenient meddling leads Earl to employ him as a stepping-stone to home. The 1960s style of Don Freeman's original inspiration stays true, but some scenes are significantly more detailed and complete, making for an unbalanced whole. Readers don't know the focus of the parade, and little actually happens. Earl's lack of emotional range makes investment in his success reserved at best.Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA(c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Don Freeman (1908 - 1978) was born in San Diego, California, and moved to New York City to study art, making his living as a jazz trumpeter. With the loss of his trumpet on a subway train, Mr. Freeman turned his talents to art fulltime. His many popular titles include the Caldecott Honor book Fly High, Fly Low. Roy Freeman is the only child of Don and Lydia Freeman. He was born in California and he has lived in Switzerland for many years.; Title: One More Acorn | [
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25,597 | 2 | "This story will likely appeal to young baseball fans." -School Library JournalMike Knudson is the author of Raymond and Graham Rule the School with Steve Wilkinson and Raymond and Graham: Dancing Dudes. He lives in North Salt Lake, Utah. Stacy Curtis is an award-winning cartoonist, illustrator, and printmaker. He lives in Oak Lawn, Illinois.; Title: Raymond and Graham: Bases Loaded | [
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25,598 | 2 | *Starred Review* Little Rabbit loves the hustle and bustle of city life, but at nighton her balcony, shewonders if there is anyone to laugh and have fun with. Someone like, well, her. Then one day she hears music so beautiful, she just has to follow it;she ends updeep in the park, where Brown Rabbit isplaying his guitar. He plays, she dances; they tell each other their stories and for a while just enjoy each others company. Then, once more the city lights beckon, and no matter how hard he tries, Brown Rabbit cant get Little Rabbit to stay. Once home, there are no regrets, especially because the friendship is intact and, as the last page shows, a visit is right around the corner. True, to adults this might have elements of a sappy breakup movie, but hopefully those aspects will elude children, who will instead be captivated by the joys of friendship and, more subtly, the longing to be oneself. The storys considerable appeal is amplifiedby Russells exceptional artwork. Using her skills as a printmaker, she places her endearing characters on beautifullycolored backgrounds sosmooth they resemble suede. Leaves, flowers, stars, and a checkerboard moon decorate, giving the pictures a truly distinctive look that will appeal to both adults and children. A charming offering reminiscent of the city mousecountry mouse tale. Preschool-Grade 1. --Ilene Cooper[T]his tale spun as sweet as sugar...[is]an experience as pleasant as tea and a scone. --Kirkus; Title: Moon Rabbit | [
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25,599 | 0 | Don Freeman was born in San Diego, California, in 1908. At an early age, he received a trumpet as a gift from his father. He practiced obsessively and eventually joined a California dance band. After graduating from high school, he ventured to New York City to study art under the tutelage of Joan Sloan and Harry Wickey at the Art Students' League. He managed to support himself throughout his schooling by playing his trumpet evenings, in nightclubs and at weddings.Gradually, he eased into making a living sketching impressions of Broadway shows for The New York Times and The Herald Tribune. This shift was helped along, in no small part, by a rather heartbreaking incident: he lost his trumpet. One evening, he was so engrossed in sketching people on the subway, he simply forgot it was sitting on the seat beside him. This new career turned out to be a near-perfect fit for Don, though, as he had always loved the theater.He was introduced to the world of childrens literature when William Saroyan asked him to illustrate several books. Soon after, he began to write and illustrate his own books, a career he settled into comfortably and happily. Through his writing, he was able to create his own theater: "I love the flow of turning the pages, the suspense of what's next. Ideas just come at me and after me. It's all so natural. I work all the time, long into the night, and it's such a pleasure. I don't know when the time ends. I've never been happier in my life!"Don died in 1978, after a long and successful career. He created many beloved characters in his lifetime, perhaps the most beloved among them a stuffed, overall-wearing bear named Corduroy.Don Freeman was the author and illustrator of many popular books for children, including Corduroy, A Pocket for Corduroy, and the Caldecott Honor Book Fly High, Fly Low.; Title: Happy Hanukkah, Corduroy | [
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