Author: Max Brallier
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593405374
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
A Netflix Original series! The New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling Last Kids on Earth series presents Quint Baker and Dirk Savage in their own epic adventure! June Del Toro went on a wild flight in a super-rad solo episode; now get ready for the dynamic duo: it's Quint and Dirk! Picking up after the events of The Last Kids on Earth and the Doomsday Race, adventure abounds as the best buddies encounter new monsters and embark on a postapocalyptic quest for the ages. You won't want to miss this essential Last Kids story that includes crucial details about the next book in the series!
The Last Kids on Earth: Quint and Dirk's Hero Quest
Author: Max Brallier
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593405374
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
A Netflix Original series! The New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling Last Kids on Earth series presents Quint Baker and Dirk Savage in their own epic adventure! June Del Toro went on a wild flight in a super-rad solo episode; now get ready for the dynamic duo: it's Quint and Dirk! Picking up after the events of The Last Kids on Earth and the Doomsday Race, adventure abounds as the best buddies encounter new monsters and embark on a postapocalyptic quest for the ages. You won't want to miss this essential Last Kids story that includes crucial details about the next book in the series!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593405374
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
A Netflix Original series! The New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling Last Kids on Earth series presents Quint Baker and Dirk Savage in their own epic adventure! June Del Toro went on a wild flight in a super-rad solo episode; now get ready for the dynamic duo: it's Quint and Dirk! Picking up after the events of The Last Kids on Earth and the Doomsday Race, adventure abounds as the best buddies encounter new monsters and embark on a postapocalyptic quest for the ages. You won't want to miss this essential Last Kids story that includes crucial details about the next book in the series!
Kid’s Eye View of Science
Author: Susan J. Kovalik
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1452237425
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
"An excellent guide for integrating new developments in cognitive neuroscience research with an appropriate 21st-century elementary science curriculum. Susan J. Kovalik′s pioneering Highly Effective Teaching (HET) model has continually evolved for more than 30 years." —Robert Sylwester, Emeritus Professor of Education University of Oregon "This is a book to savor. The content is a woven tapestry: many colorful threads elucidate ideas based in sound research. Marvel at how the authors weave the threads to provide a cohesive, understandable, beautiful educational perspective." — Lawrence Lowery, Professor Graduate School of Education, University of California, Berkeley A step-by-step approach to taking giant leaps in science learning Kid′s Eye View of Science examines learning science from multiple perspectives—especially a child′s. The whimsical character of Mary Froggins guides readers through the steps of igniting students′ natural sense of wonder, incorporating brain research, integrating science concepts with other subjects, and applying science to daily life. The authors demonstrate how to teach science conceptually through the lens of "big ideas" such as change, interdependence, and adaptation. Rich with instructional strategies for exploring inquiry-based science, this valuable resource′s highlights include: Charts, graphics, forms, and summaries that help teachers translate abstract concepts into concrete lessons A comprehensive discussion of brain research, including helpful tips to assimilate 10 bodybrain-compatible elements into the classroom Practical hands-on guidance for enriching science programs and improving student outcomes Field-tested and applicable to multiple intelligences, the book also provides a comprehensive vision for curriculum development with an eye toward preparing students to use their knowledge to shape the future.
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1452237425
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
"An excellent guide for integrating new developments in cognitive neuroscience research with an appropriate 21st-century elementary science curriculum. Susan J. Kovalik′s pioneering Highly Effective Teaching (HET) model has continually evolved for more than 30 years." —Robert Sylwester, Emeritus Professor of Education University of Oregon "This is a book to savor. The content is a woven tapestry: many colorful threads elucidate ideas based in sound research. Marvel at how the authors weave the threads to provide a cohesive, understandable, beautiful educational perspective." — Lawrence Lowery, Professor Graduate School of Education, University of California, Berkeley A step-by-step approach to taking giant leaps in science learning Kid′s Eye View of Science examines learning science from multiple perspectives—especially a child′s. The whimsical character of Mary Froggins guides readers through the steps of igniting students′ natural sense of wonder, incorporating brain research, integrating science concepts with other subjects, and applying science to daily life. The authors demonstrate how to teach science conceptually through the lens of "big ideas" such as change, interdependence, and adaptation. Rich with instructional strategies for exploring inquiry-based science, this valuable resource′s highlights include: Charts, graphics, forms, and summaries that help teachers translate abstract concepts into concrete lessons A comprehensive discussion of brain research, including helpful tips to assimilate 10 bodybrain-compatible elements into the classroom Practical hands-on guidance for enriching science programs and improving student outcomes Field-tested and applicable to multiple intelligences, the book also provides a comprehensive vision for curriculum development with an eye toward preparing students to use their knowledge to shape the future.
Kids!
Author: Scott Alexander King
Publisher: Blue Angel Gallery
ISBN: 9780980398359
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
KIDS! INDIGO CHILDREN & CHEEKY MONKEYS offers an in-depth profile of 5 different personality archetypes which can help parents, carers, health care professionals and teachers to bring out the best in all of our children. It outlines tangible strategies for supporting children, especially 'difficult' or 'troubled' kids, explaining the underlying reasons for their behaviour and providing real and effective approaches to nurturing them physically, emotionally and spiritually, incorporating wisdom from a range of spiritual and alternative health traditions. Scott and his co-author have compiled a comprehensive reference manual for understanding our kids and learning how to celebrate the uniqueness of every child.
Publisher: Blue Angel Gallery
ISBN: 9780980398359
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
KIDS! INDIGO CHILDREN & CHEEKY MONKEYS offers an in-depth profile of 5 different personality archetypes which can help parents, carers, health care professionals and teachers to bring out the best in all of our children. It outlines tangible strategies for supporting children, especially 'difficult' or 'troubled' kids, explaining the underlying reasons for their behaviour and providing real and effective approaches to nurturing them physically, emotionally and spiritually, incorporating wisdom from a range of spiritual and alternative health traditions. Scott and his co-author have compiled a comprehensive reference manual for understanding our kids and learning how to celebrate the uniqueness of every child.
Quest Kids and the Dragon Pants of Gold
Author: Mark Leiknes
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
ISBN: 145494627X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
Comics artist Mark Leiknes delivers a laugh-out-loud story set in a fantastic world of dragons, rock creatures, and golden loungewear. The Quest Kids are ready for their first real quest. This time, they won’t oversleep, they won’t be put off by a little rain, and they won’t accidentally burn down the village that hired them. All they have to do is find the Golden-Fleeced Rage Beast, shave it, and make a really nice golden tracksuit to appease a furious dragon. Simple, right? Meet the Quest Kids crew: Gil, a wizard (well, wizard in training . . . the beard isn’t his); Terra, a 700-year-old elf kid; Boulder, a rock troll who is more of a cook than a fighter; Ash, a flatulent pig-dog-maybe-lizard hybrid; and, Ned, the intrepid and overly optimistic leader with his own personal quest to find his missing parents. With humor, magic, mystery, and at least one acid swamp filled with skeletal alligators, Quest Kids and the Dragon Pants of Gold is a richly illustrated saga of fantasy friendship for readers from all kingdoms!
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
ISBN: 145494627X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
Comics artist Mark Leiknes delivers a laugh-out-loud story set in a fantastic world of dragons, rock creatures, and golden loungewear. The Quest Kids are ready for their first real quest. This time, they won’t oversleep, they won’t be put off by a little rain, and they won’t accidentally burn down the village that hired them. All they have to do is find the Golden-Fleeced Rage Beast, shave it, and make a really nice golden tracksuit to appease a furious dragon. Simple, right? Meet the Quest Kids crew: Gil, a wizard (well, wizard in training . . . the beard isn’t his); Terra, a 700-year-old elf kid; Boulder, a rock troll who is more of a cook than a fighter; Ash, a flatulent pig-dog-maybe-lizard hybrid; and, Ned, the intrepid and overly optimistic leader with his own personal quest to find his missing parents. With humor, magic, mystery, and at least one acid swamp filled with skeletal alligators, Quest Kids and the Dragon Pants of Gold is a richly illustrated saga of fantasy friendship for readers from all kingdoms!
Parenting the Smart Kid
Author: Brenda Kay Small
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000896382
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Parents of Smart Kids know they can have complex social, emotional, and intellectual needs. This resource condenses the wisdom and experience of teachers and school leaders who have experienced thousands of students with the same needs into 25 key tips for parents seeking to help their Smart Kids thrive. Featuring 25 illustrated strategies for navigating situations unique to Smart Kids, with confident, informed support given every step of the way, this book covers topics such as: What to do when a Smart Kid thinks they are smarter than everyone else. How to motivate a Smart Kid who is bored of school. How are the Smart Kid perfectionist and procrastinator related? It’s not all bad. How to navigate alternatives to regular school classes and other acceleration opportunities. Where to find valuable mentors in your community. When and how to act when the Smart Kid is too cool for school. What are the benefits and costs of homeschooling Smart Kids? Parents have great power in schools. Know when and how to use your power. What to do when the Smart Kid finally has a class that is not easy. And much more! Parents are not alone on this complex journey. Take each tip and apply it. Watch Smart Kids thrive with an informed and confident parent. Full of relevant tried-and-true suggestions that are immediately implementable solutions to the common challenges of parenting Smart Kids, this invaluable resource is a must-have for parents seeking to confidently navigate the exciting and challenging journey of their Smart Kid's teen years.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000896382
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Parents of Smart Kids know they can have complex social, emotional, and intellectual needs. This resource condenses the wisdom and experience of teachers and school leaders who have experienced thousands of students with the same needs into 25 key tips for parents seeking to help their Smart Kids thrive. Featuring 25 illustrated strategies for navigating situations unique to Smart Kids, with confident, informed support given every step of the way, this book covers topics such as: What to do when a Smart Kid thinks they are smarter than everyone else. How to motivate a Smart Kid who is bored of school. How are the Smart Kid perfectionist and procrastinator related? It’s not all bad. How to navigate alternatives to regular school classes and other acceleration opportunities. Where to find valuable mentors in your community. When and how to act when the Smart Kid is too cool for school. What are the benefits and costs of homeschooling Smart Kids? Parents have great power in schools. Know when and how to use your power. What to do when the Smart Kid finally has a class that is not easy. And much more! Parents are not alone on this complex journey. Take each tip and apply it. Watch Smart Kids thrive with an informed and confident parent. Full of relevant tried-and-true suggestions that are immediately implementable solutions to the common challenges of parenting Smart Kids, this invaluable resource is a must-have for parents seeking to confidently navigate the exciting and challenging journey of their Smart Kid's teen years.
Perfect Health for Kids
Author: John Douillard
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1583945962
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
This “must-read” guide to children’s health “combines insights of the great wisdom tradition of Ayurveda with a current understanding of body, mind, and spirit” (Deepak Chopra, M.D.) According to Ayurveda, an ancient Hindu science, health is a state of balance among the body, mind, senses, and soul. This book shows specific ways to promote children's health and well-being using Ayurvedic principles. In this book, John Douillard explains how to identify the signs of imminent illness, how to make the home chemical and allergen free, and how to stock a "Lazy Susan" of useful natural medicines. Appendices provide shopping lists and a directory of national health providers. Perfect Health for Kids is an accessible, illustrated guide that provides highly effective health maintenance for children.
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1583945962
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
This “must-read” guide to children’s health “combines insights of the great wisdom tradition of Ayurveda with a current understanding of body, mind, and spirit” (Deepak Chopra, M.D.) According to Ayurveda, an ancient Hindu science, health is a state of balance among the body, mind, senses, and soul. This book shows specific ways to promote children's health and well-being using Ayurvedic principles. In this book, John Douillard explains how to identify the signs of imminent illness, how to make the home chemical and allergen free, and how to stock a "Lazy Susan" of useful natural medicines. Appendices provide shopping lists and a directory of national health providers. Perfect Health for Kids is an accessible, illustrated guide that provides highly effective health maintenance for children.
Kodu for Kids
Author: James F. Kelly
Publisher: Pearson Education
ISBN: 0789750767
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 527
Book Description
Ever wanted to create your own game? With Microsoft's Kodu, you can do just that -- and, as you do, you'll learn and practice powerful creativity, problem-solving, and storytelling skills, too! Designed for kids, Kodu is a simple new visual programming language is perfect for any non-programmer -- of any age. Now, Kodu for Kids will teach you everything you need to know to create games with Kodu that will run on your Xbox 360 or Windows PC. Working directly with Microsoft Studio's Kodu Game Lab, James Kelly walks you through every step of building a game, including: Learning to use Kodu's visual coding tools Creating and manipulating characters Building and customizing game worlds Adding weapons, objects, and other enhancements And much more The book concludes with a start-to-finish case study, walking you through creating a complete quest-style game. Kodu for Kids is written to be easy and friendly enough for 8-12-year-olds -- so it's simple enough for anyone who's ever wondered how games work, how they're put together, and how programming works!
Publisher: Pearson Education
ISBN: 0789750767
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 527
Book Description
Ever wanted to create your own game? With Microsoft's Kodu, you can do just that -- and, as you do, you'll learn and practice powerful creativity, problem-solving, and storytelling skills, too! Designed for kids, Kodu is a simple new visual programming language is perfect for any non-programmer -- of any age. Now, Kodu for Kids will teach you everything you need to know to create games with Kodu that will run on your Xbox 360 or Windows PC. Working directly with Microsoft Studio's Kodu Game Lab, James Kelly walks you through every step of building a game, including: Learning to use Kodu's visual coding tools Creating and manipulating characters Building and customizing game worlds Adding weapons, objects, and other enhancements And much more The book concludes with a start-to-finish case study, walking you through creating a complete quest-style game. Kodu for Kids is written to be easy and friendly enough for 8-12-year-olds -- so it's simple enough for anyone who's ever wondered how games work, how they're put together, and how programming works!
King Arthur - Kid Classics
Author: Sir Thomas Malory
Publisher: Kid Classics
ISBN: 1951511662
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Now the enchanting tales of King Arthur’s Camelot are an illustrated chapter storybook perfect for young readers! Thousands upon thousands of years ago, Welsh and English folklore told of an unusually brave, kind, and fair leader named King Arthur who protected his people from Saxon invaders in the fifth century. Medieval author Sir Thomas Malory collected, translated, and retold the folktales of King Arthur in his 1485 book Le Morte d’Arthur, which remains one of the most famous books of Arthurian legend to this day. Kid Classics: King Arthur is the thrilling new just-for-kids edition of the classic tales of King Arthur, abridged and retold for modern kids while staying true to the original Arthurian legends. It’s a story you can’t put down: Merlin guides young Arthur Pendragon to claim his throne as King of the Britons by pulling the sword Excalibur from the stone, and fantastical adventures ensue! Arthur nearly loses Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake, befriends Sir Lancelot, falls in love with Guinevere, and calls the best knights of the realm to join him at the Round Table, a place where fairness is paramount, and everyone has an equal say. With page after page of captivating illustrations, this magical hardcover will be the fought over favorite in your home and schoolroom! This just-for-kids retelling of Sir Thomas Malory classic King Arthur: Is an abridged, child-friendly version of the original Arthurian folklore Has just the right amount of magic and daring deeds Features beautiful illustrated hardcover with illustrations in each chapter Is perfect for homeschooling, school reading challenges, and beginning readers
Publisher: Kid Classics
ISBN: 1951511662
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Now the enchanting tales of King Arthur’s Camelot are an illustrated chapter storybook perfect for young readers! Thousands upon thousands of years ago, Welsh and English folklore told of an unusually brave, kind, and fair leader named King Arthur who protected his people from Saxon invaders in the fifth century. Medieval author Sir Thomas Malory collected, translated, and retold the folktales of King Arthur in his 1485 book Le Morte d’Arthur, which remains one of the most famous books of Arthurian legend to this day. Kid Classics: King Arthur is the thrilling new just-for-kids edition of the classic tales of King Arthur, abridged and retold for modern kids while staying true to the original Arthurian legends. It’s a story you can’t put down: Merlin guides young Arthur Pendragon to claim his throne as King of the Britons by pulling the sword Excalibur from the stone, and fantastical adventures ensue! Arthur nearly loses Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake, befriends Sir Lancelot, falls in love with Guinevere, and calls the best knights of the realm to join him at the Round Table, a place where fairness is paramount, and everyone has an equal say. With page after page of captivating illustrations, this magical hardcover will be the fought over favorite in your home and schoolroom! This just-for-kids retelling of Sir Thomas Malory classic King Arthur: Is an abridged, child-friendly version of the original Arthurian folklore Has just the right amount of magic and daring deeds Features beautiful illustrated hardcover with illustrations in each chapter Is perfect for homeschooling, school reading challenges, and beginning readers
THE "UNOFFICIAL D&D GUIDE" FOR KIDS UNDER 10 AND A FEW ADULTS
Author: FELICIA "GADGET" ANN McNAMARA
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359562094
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 39
Book Description
The creation of this book came out of a task I was given to host a D&D game for kids at a convention. In my quest to create this event I found that there was no true D&D game for young kids. So I decided to create one, I hope after you read and play you are inspired to create your own quest. Now with new cover art
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359562094
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 39
Book Description
The creation of this book came out of a task I was given to host a D&D game for kids at a convention. In my quest to create this event I found that there was no true D&D game for young kids. So I decided to create one, I hope after you read and play you are inspired to create your own quest. Now with new cover art
POP! LIT FOR KIDS (SET 5)
Author: YAP ALOYSIUS ET AL.
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9811279985
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9811279985
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description