Author: Susi L. Fowler
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Molly and her best friend spend a summer building a tree house, but their project and their friendship nearly end when Albertina proves to be less than perfect.
Best Books for Kids Who (Think They) Hate to Read
Author: Laura Backes
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 030780917X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Get Your Child Hooked on Books! Reading can become a favorite part of any child's life—even children who think they hate to read. And, with the help of this unique book, it's easy to put your reluctant reader on the path to becoming an enthusiastic reader. Inside are 125 books that are certain to ignite your child's interest in reading. You'll find a variety of titles with real kid appeal—the best of the best for children of all reading levels. These books will captivate your child's interest and create a passion you never thought possible. So, for the love of reading and your child, come inside, explore all 125 books, and discover: ·Complete descriptions and synopses ·The appeal of each book to reluctant readers ·Suggested audience and reading levels ·Recommended readings if your child enjoys a particular book ·And much, much more! By developing a love of reading and an emotional connection to books and ideas, your child can develop and maintain a high level of interest in reading—and get a head start on life. "An excellent resource for parents and educators interested in promoting literacy among children, with practical tips on how to make reading a fun, educational, and rewarding experience for children of all ages." —Stephen Green, Ph.D., child development specialist, Texas A&M University
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 030780917X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Get Your Child Hooked on Books! Reading can become a favorite part of any child's life—even children who think they hate to read. And, with the help of this unique book, it's easy to put your reluctant reader on the path to becoming an enthusiastic reader. Inside are 125 books that are certain to ignite your child's interest in reading. You'll find a variety of titles with real kid appeal—the best of the best for children of all reading levels. These books will captivate your child's interest and create a passion you never thought possible. So, for the love of reading and your child, come inside, explore all 125 books, and discover: ·Complete descriptions and synopses ·The appeal of each book to reluctant readers ·Suggested audience and reading levels ·Recommended readings if your child enjoys a particular book ·And much, much more! By developing a love of reading and an emotional connection to books and ideas, your child can develop and maintain a high level of interest in reading—and get a head start on life. "An excellent resource for parents and educators interested in promoting literacy among children, with practical tips on how to make reading a fun, educational, and rewarding experience for children of all ages." —Stephen Green, Ph.D., child development specialist, Texas A&M University
Albertina the Practically Perfect
Author: Susi L. Fowler
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Molly and her best friend spend a summer building a tree house, but their project and their friendship nearly end when Albertina proves to be less than perfect.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Molly and her best friend spend a summer building a tree house, but their project and their friendship nearly end when Albertina proves to be less than perfect.
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.
Albertina the Practically Perfect
Author: Susi Gregg Fowler
Publisher: Greenwillow
ISBN: 9780688158293
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Molly and her best friend spend a summer building a tree house, but their project and their friendship nearly end when Albertina proves to be less than perfect.
Publisher: Greenwillow
ISBN: 9780688158293
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Molly and her best friend spend a summer building a tree house, but their project and their friendship nearly end when Albertina proves to be less than perfect.
Real Kids Come in All Sizes
Author: Kathy Kater
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 0307490025
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Confronting two of this country’s fastest growing health problems—body image and weight concerns among children and teens—this practical guide shows parents how to help their children maintain body esteem and make healthy choices a routine part of their lives. At a time when they should feel secure in their body’s growth, too many American children become anxious about size and weight and begin to eat in ways that contribute to the very problems they hope to avoid. Obesity, negative body image, and eating disorders are extremely difficult to reverse once established, and can be devastating to the self-esteem of developing bodies and egos. Long overdue, Real Kids Come in All Sizes challenges the toxic myths that promote body-image and weight concerns in our culture. Building a foundation for lifelong health, parents can use these lessons to help their children: —Eat well and be active —Accept size diversity in themselves and others —Value health and well-being over image —Be comfortable in their developing bodies —Resist damaging cultural messages —Develop a strong identity and choose realistic role models
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 0307490025
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Confronting two of this country’s fastest growing health problems—body image and weight concerns among children and teens—this practical guide shows parents how to help their children maintain body esteem and make healthy choices a routine part of their lives. At a time when they should feel secure in their body’s growth, too many American children become anxious about size and weight and begin to eat in ways that contribute to the very problems they hope to avoid. Obesity, negative body image, and eating disorders are extremely difficult to reverse once established, and can be devastating to the self-esteem of developing bodies and egos. Long overdue, Real Kids Come in All Sizes challenges the toxic myths that promote body-image and weight concerns in our culture. Building a foundation for lifelong health, parents can use these lessons to help their children: —Eat well and be active —Accept size diversity in themselves and others —Value health and well-being over image —Be comfortable in their developing bodies —Resist damaging cultural messages —Develop a strong identity and choose realistic role models
Great Books for Girls
Author: Kathleen Odean
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 0345450213
Category : Children's stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Evaluates fiction and nonfiction books featuring girls and women in positive roles, ranking each entry by reading level.
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 0345450213
Category : Children's stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Evaluates fiction and nonfiction books featuring girls and women in positive roles, ranking each entry by reading level.
American Book Publishing Record
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1392
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1392
Book Description
Torchwood: Almost Perfect
Author: James Goss
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1409072983
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Emma is 30, single and frankly desperate. She woke up this morning with nothing to look forward to but another evening of unsuccessful speed-dating. But now she has a new weapon in her quest for Mr Right. And it's made her almost perfect. Gwen Cooper woke up this morning expecting the unexpected. As usual. She went to work and found a skeleton at a table for two and a colleague in a surprisingly glamorous dress. Perfect. Ianto Jones woke up this morning with no memory of last night. He went to work, where he caused amusement, suspicion and a little bit of jealousy. Because Ianto Jones woke up this morning in the body of a woman. And he's looking just about perfect. And Jack Harkness has always had his doubts about Perfection. Featuring Captain Jack Harkness as played by John Barrowman, with Gwen Cooper, Owen Harper, Toshiko Sato and Ianto Jones as played by Eve Myles, Burn Gorman, Naoki Mori and Gareth David-Lloyd, in the hit series created by Russell T Davies for BBC Television.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1409072983
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Emma is 30, single and frankly desperate. She woke up this morning with nothing to look forward to but another evening of unsuccessful speed-dating. But now she has a new weapon in her quest for Mr Right. And it's made her almost perfect. Gwen Cooper woke up this morning expecting the unexpected. As usual. She went to work and found a skeleton at a table for two and a colleague in a surprisingly glamorous dress. Perfect. Ianto Jones woke up this morning with no memory of last night. He went to work, where he caused amusement, suspicion and a little bit of jealousy. Because Ianto Jones woke up this morning in the body of a woman. And he's looking just about perfect. And Jack Harkness has always had his doubts about Perfection. Featuring Captain Jack Harkness as played by John Barrowman, with Gwen Cooper, Owen Harper, Toshiko Sato and Ianto Jones as played by Eve Myles, Burn Gorman, Naoki Mori and Gareth David-Lloyd, in the hit series created by Russell T Davies for BBC Television.
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Almost Perfect Boxed Set
Author: Jackie Weger
Publisher: Written Musings
ISBN: 1955642117
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 719
Book Description
Dive into a world of secrets, laughter, and passion! Three gorgeous men and three fiery women find their destinies together in this unforgettable romance collection. No Perfect Secret Anna Nesmith has it all… Until one sleet-filled winter day, she doesn’t. When an investigator begins asking Anna questions, her great marriage, dream job, and ordered world begin to crash like Jenga blocks. No Perfect Fate Cleo Anderson’s people skills are hesitant and her life broken, yet she is determined to leave her past behind. Alone is good and she is finding her way. Drawn to a fish camp in the wilds of the Okefenokee Swamp, she parks her Play-Mor where gators yawn, bears slumber, and snakes slither. Cleo encounters Fletcher Freemont Maitland and his goddaughter, eleven-year-old Katie. Cleo didn’t know her life was about to unravel yet again… No Perfect Destiny Leah owns a decrepit car, a budget that won't stretch, and the moxie to make a decent life. She lives in the present, hiding in plain sight until one sun-drenched day, a past she has outrun threatens all she holds dear. When her boss announces that someone is embezzling company funds, history begins to repeat itself. Detective Leo Garvey has her in his sights as the number-one suspect and more. Leah knows she must be careful, that nothing good could come from his attraction. Editorial Reviews: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Unique and comfortable and so annoyingly beautiful…" – Coffeeholic Bookworm (No Perfect Secret) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Insightful, touching, thought provoking…" – Goodreads (No Perfect Fate) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "… some really funny parts in this story, and a slow growing romance going on. There's also a little bit of mystery." – Goodreads (No Perfect Destiny)
Publisher: Written Musings
ISBN: 1955642117
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 719
Book Description
Dive into a world of secrets, laughter, and passion! Three gorgeous men and three fiery women find their destinies together in this unforgettable romance collection. No Perfect Secret Anna Nesmith has it all… Until one sleet-filled winter day, she doesn’t. When an investigator begins asking Anna questions, her great marriage, dream job, and ordered world begin to crash like Jenga blocks. No Perfect Fate Cleo Anderson’s people skills are hesitant and her life broken, yet she is determined to leave her past behind. Alone is good and she is finding her way. Drawn to a fish camp in the wilds of the Okefenokee Swamp, she parks her Play-Mor where gators yawn, bears slumber, and snakes slither. Cleo encounters Fletcher Freemont Maitland and his goddaughter, eleven-year-old Katie. Cleo didn’t know her life was about to unravel yet again… No Perfect Destiny Leah owns a decrepit car, a budget that won't stretch, and the moxie to make a decent life. She lives in the present, hiding in plain sight until one sun-drenched day, a past she has outrun threatens all she holds dear. When her boss announces that someone is embezzling company funds, history begins to repeat itself. Detective Leo Garvey has her in his sights as the number-one suspect and more. Leah knows she must be careful, that nothing good could come from his attraction. Editorial Reviews: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Unique and comfortable and so annoyingly beautiful…" – Coffeeholic Bookworm (No Perfect Secret) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Insightful, touching, thought provoking…" – Goodreads (No Perfect Fate) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "… some really funny parts in this story, and a slow growing romance going on. There's also a little bit of mystery." – Goodreads (No Perfect Destiny)