Author: Robert Burch
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780140319712
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Ida Early, who keeps house for the Sutton family in rural Georgia during the Depression, becomes the unwitting target of the children's matchmaking schemes during the holiday season.
Christmas with Ida Early
Author: Robert Burch
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780140319712
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Ida Early, who keeps house for the Sutton family in rural Georgia during the Depression, becomes the unwitting target of the children's matchmaking schemes during the holiday season.
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780140319712
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Ida Early, who keeps house for the Sutton family in rural Georgia during the Depression, becomes the unwitting target of the children's matchmaking schemes during the holiday season.
The Complete Home Learning Sourcebook
Author: Rebecca Rupp
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
ISBN: 0609801090
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 882
Book Description
Lists all the resources needed to create a balanced curriculum for homeschooling--from preschool to high school level.
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
ISBN: 0609801090
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 882
Book Description
Lists all the resources needed to create a balanced curriculum for homeschooling--from preschool to high school level.
Appalachian Children's Literature
Author:
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786460199
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
This comprehensive bibliography includes books written about or set in Appalachia from the 18th century to the present. Titles represent the entire region as defined by the Appalachian Regional Commission, including portions of 13 states stretching from southern New York to northern Mississippi. The bibliography is arranged in alphabetical order by author, and each title is accompanied by an annotation, most of which include composite reviews and critical analyses of the work. All classic genres of children's literature are represented.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786460199
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
This comprehensive bibliography includes books written about or set in Appalachia from the 18th century to the present. Titles represent the entire region as defined by the Appalachian Regional Commission, including portions of 13 states stretching from southern New York to northern Mississippi. The bibliography is arranged in alphabetical order by author, and each title is accompanied by an annotation, most of which include composite reviews and critical analyses of the work. All classic genres of children's literature are represented.
The Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature
Author: Bernice E. Cullinan
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 9780826417787
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 930
Book Description
Provides articles covering children's literature from around the world as well as biographical and critical reviews of authors including Avi, C.S. Lewis, J.K. Rowling, and Anno Mitsumasa.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 9780826417787
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 930
Book Description
Provides articles covering children's literature from around the world as well as biographical and critical reviews of authors including Avi, C.S. Lewis, J.K. Rowling, and Anno Mitsumasa.
The Best in Children's Books
Author: University of Chicago. Center for Children's Books
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226780603
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
Designed to aid adults—parents, teachers, librarians—in selecting from the best of recent children's literature, this guide provides 1,400 reviews of books published between 1979 and 1984. This volume carries on the tradition established by Zena Sutherland's two earlier collections covering the periods from 1966 to 1972 and 1973 to 1978. Her 1973 edition of The Best in Children's Books was cited by the American School Board Journal as one of the outstanding books of the year in education.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226780603
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
Designed to aid adults—parents, teachers, librarians—in selecting from the best of recent children's literature, this guide provides 1,400 reviews of books published between 1979 and 1984. This volume carries on the tradition established by Zena Sutherland's two earlier collections covering the periods from 1966 to 1972 and 1973 to 1978. Her 1973 edition of The Best in Children's Books was cited by the American School Board Journal as one of the outstanding books of the year in education.
Bridges to Reading, 3-6
Author: Suzanne I. Barchers
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313077649
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Now you can use quality children's literature to teach traditional reading skills! Providing a balance between traditional and literature-based instruction, these books include stimulating and instructive lessons based on approximately 150 skills commonly found in basal readers. These lessons utilize a variety of strategies that can be applied to teaching myriad skills-from alphabet and alphabetization to word recognition skills. Each featured book includes a variety of activities and a list of related books. Semantic feature analysis, attribute charts, writing activities, problem-solving, genre analysis, wordplay, and phonetic analysis are just some of the strategies covered. Wonderful tools for enlivening reading instruction, these resources reconcile the need to teach basic skills with the desire to use children's literature.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313077649
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Now you can use quality children's literature to teach traditional reading skills! Providing a balance between traditional and literature-based instruction, these books include stimulating and instructive lessons based on approximately 150 skills commonly found in basal readers. These lessons utilize a variety of strategies that can be applied to teaching myriad skills-from alphabet and alphabetization to word recognition skills. Each featured book includes a variety of activities and a list of related books. Semantic feature analysis, attribute charts, writing activities, problem-solving, genre analysis, wordplay, and phonetic analysis are just some of the strategies covered. Wonderful tools for enlivening reading instruction, these resources reconcile the need to teach basic skills with the desire to use children's literature.
The Christmas Doctor
Author: Tom Weber
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1491815612
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
Clive Cussler: "A pity men like him aren't around anymore. He was a giant in his time." Russell Baker: "It makes us remember a time when the doctor was a truly heroic figure." Hugh Sidey: "His kind made this country great." Judy Collins: "Your writing is evocative of my own love of the West." Margaret Chase Smith: "It is certainly something that should be read by everyone." Julie Harris: "What a wonderful doctor. I wish I had known him." Tipper Gore: "Your writing has that special quality that takes a reader to the time, place and mood you describe." Liv Ullmann: "You have a wonderful father to remember. I am very moved." Karl Malden: "A wonderful story!" Patricia Neal: "If I were a man, I would love to play him on the screen." Joan Rivers: "If only there were doctors like him today."
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1491815612
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
Clive Cussler: "A pity men like him aren't around anymore. He was a giant in his time." Russell Baker: "It makes us remember a time when the doctor was a truly heroic figure." Hugh Sidey: "His kind made this country great." Judy Collins: "Your writing is evocative of my own love of the West." Margaret Chase Smith: "It is certainly something that should be read by everyone." Julie Harris: "What a wonderful doctor. I wish I had known him." Tipper Gore: "Your writing has that special quality that takes a reader to the time, place and mood you describe." Liv Ullmann: "You have a wonderful father to remember. I am very moved." Karl Malden: "A wonderful story!" Patricia Neal: "If I were a man, I would love to play him on the screen." Joan Rivers: "If only there were doctors like him today."
Developing Learning Skills Through Children's Literature
Author: Mildred Laughlin
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
This book suggests ideas for sharing literature that may be utilized in developing a scope and sequence of literature experiences for children in grades K-5. For primary grades K-2 the activities are primarily arranged through sharing the works of a particular author or illustrator. Through this deliberate exploration the child begins to know that person as a friend. S/he is excited about new books by that same author or illustrator and discusses books on a level not often achieved if authors are approached only haphazardly. Those included represent a variety of classic and current authors and illustrators "too good to miss" who have made a particular contribution to literature for young people.
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
This book suggests ideas for sharing literature that may be utilized in developing a scope and sequence of literature experiences for children in grades K-5. For primary grades K-2 the activities are primarily arranged through sharing the works of a particular author or illustrator. Through this deliberate exploration the child begins to know that person as a friend. S/he is excited about new books by that same author or illustrator and discusses books on a level not often achieved if authors are approached only haphazardly. Those included represent a variety of classic and current authors and illustrators "too good to miss" who have made a particular contribution to literature for young people.
The Christmas Child and Gift-Wrapped Family
Author: Linda Goodnight
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369701968
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
The holidays are a time for hope and healing in two uplifting inspirational romances from popular authors whose stories can warm the coldest of hearts. The Christmas Child by Linda Goodnight In Redemption, Oklahoma, a young boy is found huddled in a Dumpster, clutching a Christmas book. Undercover agent Kade McKendrick brings the child home until he can track down his family. All Kade has is a name, Davey, and the boy’s trust of teacher Sophie Bartholomew. As they uncover the mystery of a very special child, could they form a new family in time for Christmas? Gift-Wrapped Family by Lois Richer Mia Granger is shocked to learn her late husband fathered a child out of wedlock. Now the handsome lawyer representing the adoption agency is pressing Mia to meet the girl. But with all the betrayals in her life, Mia is afraid to open her heart to anyone. When she learns she owns a ranch she never knew existed, Mia wonders if it’s a home meant for three . . .
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369701968
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
The holidays are a time for hope and healing in two uplifting inspirational romances from popular authors whose stories can warm the coldest of hearts. The Christmas Child by Linda Goodnight In Redemption, Oklahoma, a young boy is found huddled in a Dumpster, clutching a Christmas book. Undercover agent Kade McKendrick brings the child home until he can track down his family. All Kade has is a name, Davey, and the boy’s trust of teacher Sophie Bartholomew. As they uncover the mystery of a very special child, could they form a new family in time for Christmas? Gift-Wrapped Family by Lois Richer Mia Granger is shocked to learn her late husband fathered a child out of wedlock. Now the handsome lawyer representing the adoption agency is pressing Mia to meet the girl. But with all the betrayals in her life, Mia is afraid to open her heart to anyone. When she learns she owns a ranch she never knew existed, Mia wonders if it’s a home meant for three . . .
Reid's Read-Alouds 2
Author: Rob Reid
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838910726
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
From humor and drama to science fiction and history, Reid makes it easy to find just the right place to begin, with unique 10-minute read-aloud suggestions drawn from 200 carefully selected titles.
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838910726
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
From humor and drama to science fiction and history, Reid makes it easy to find just the right place to begin, with unique 10-minute read-aloud suggestions drawn from 200 carefully selected titles.