Author: Phyllis J. Perry
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1607180960
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
A fictional story based on a real-life event, Pandas' earthquake escape describes the adventures of a mother panda, LiLing, and her one-year old cub, Tengfei, as they escape a panda reserve following an earthquake. Can be used to teach children about earthquakes, animal survival, and a mother's instinct to protect her child. Includes "For Creative Minds" section.
Pandas' Earthquake Escape
Author: Phyllis J. Perry
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1607180960
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
A fictional story based on a real-life event, Pandas' earthquake escape describes the adventures of a mother panda, LiLing, and her one-year old cub, Tengfei, as they escape a panda reserve following an earthquake. Can be used to teach children about earthquakes, animal survival, and a mother's instinct to protect her child. Includes "For Creative Minds" section.
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1607180960
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
A fictional story based on a real-life event, Pandas' earthquake escape describes the adventures of a mother panda, LiLing, and her one-year old cub, Tengfei, as they escape a panda reserve following an earthquake. Can be used to teach children about earthquakes, animal survival, and a mother's instinct to protect her child. Includes "For Creative Minds" section.
Earthquake Escape
Author: Jan Burchett
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1434290549
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
After a massive earthquake, an orphaned giant panda cub escapes from its sanctuary. Ben and Zoe have their work cut out for them if they want to save this endangered animal.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1434290549
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
After a massive earthquake, an orphaned giant panda cub escapes from its sanctuary. Ben and Zoe have their work cut out for them if they want to save this endangered animal.
A to Zoo
Author: Rebecca L. Thomas
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 3583
Book Description
Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 3583
Book Description
Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.
After A While Crocodile
Author: Dr. Brady Barr
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1628558342
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Alexa and the other children at her escuela in Costa Rica have a special project: they are raising American Crocodiles. She names her croc Jefe, which means "boss," because he seems to be in charge of all the other babies. Alexa brings him chicken and frogs to eat, and writes about his progress in her diary. Soon, her little hatchling is as big as a loaf of bread. He has grown into a juvenile and it is time for Alexa to say goodbye and for Jefe to return to the wild.
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1628558342
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Alexa and the other children at her escuela in Costa Rica have a special project: they are raising American Crocodiles. She names her croc Jefe, which means "boss," because he seems to be in charge of all the other babies. Alexa brings him chicken and frogs to eat, and writes about his progress in her diary. Soon, her little hatchling is as big as a loaf of bread. He has grown into a juvenile and it is time for Alexa to say goodbye and for Jefe to return to the wild.
Tornado Tamer
Author: Terri Fields
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1628557338
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
In this adaptation of The Emperor’s New Clothes, Mayor Peacock declares he will hire a tornado tamer to protect the town. After a long search, Travis arrives to fill the position and this weasel has a plan. He will build a very special, transparent cover to protect the town. Travis’ magical cover is so transparent that only those smart enough and special enough can even see it. Mouse is doubtful, but his questions are brushed off. Months later, the cover has been hung and Travis has been paid a hefty sum, but a tornado is in the distance and the town is in its path. Will the magic cover protect the town?
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1628557338
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
In this adaptation of The Emperor’s New Clothes, Mayor Peacock declares he will hire a tornado tamer to protect the town. After a long search, Travis arrives to fill the position and this weasel has a plan. He will build a very special, transparent cover to protect the town. Travis’ magical cover is so transparent that only those smart enough and special enough can even see it. Mouse is doubtful, but his questions are brushed off. Months later, the cover has been hung and Travis has been paid a hefty sum, but a tornado is in the distance and the town is in its path. Will the magic cover protect the town?
Sparrow and the Trees, The
Author: Sharon Chriscoe
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1628556331
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
The Sparrow family is ready for their trip south for the winter, but Papa’s wing is hurt and he cannot make the trip. He asks the trees for help. One by one, the mighty, leafy trees of the forest say no! Will any of the trees help Papa Sparrow? What will happen to the selfish trees that turned him away? Discover why some trees lose their leaves in winter in this adaptation of a Native American folktale.
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1628556331
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
The Sparrow family is ready for their trip south for the winter, but Papa’s wing is hurt and he cannot make the trip. He asks the trees for help. One by one, the mighty, leafy trees of the forest say no! Will any of the trees help Papa Sparrow? What will happen to the selfish trees that turned him away? Discover why some trees lose their leaves in winter in this adaptation of a Native American folktale.
Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in Colorado History
Author: Phyllis Perry
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762768029
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in Colorado History features 17 short biographies of notorious bad guys, perpetrators of mischief, visionary if misunderstood thinkers, and other colorful antiheroes from the history of the Centennial State.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762768029
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in Colorado History features 17 short biographies of notorious bad guys, perpetrators of mischief, visionary if misunderstood thinkers, and other colorful antiheroes from the history of the Centennial State.
101 Great, Ready-to-Use Book Lists for Children
Author: Nancy J. Keane
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1610690842
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Created in consultation with teachers and public librarians, this fantastic collection of 101 ready-to-use book lists provides invaluable help for any educator who plans activities for children that involve using literature. Nancy J. Keane is the author of the award-winning website Booktalks—Quick and Simple (nancykeane.com/booktalks), as well as the creator of the open collaboration wiki ATN Book Lists. With 101 Great, Ready-to-Use Book Lists for Children, she provides another indispensable resource for librarians and teachers. The lists in this book are the result of careful consultation with teachers and public librarians, and from discussions on professional email lists. These indispensable reading lists can be used in many ways—for example, as handouts to teachers as suggested reading, to create book displays, or as display posters in the library. This collection will help educators support the extended reading demands of today's children.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1610690842
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Created in consultation with teachers and public librarians, this fantastic collection of 101 ready-to-use book lists provides invaluable help for any educator who plans activities for children that involve using literature. Nancy J. Keane is the author of the award-winning website Booktalks—Quick and Simple (nancykeane.com/booktalks), as well as the creator of the open collaboration wiki ATN Book Lists. With 101 Great, Ready-to-Use Book Lists for Children, she provides another indispensable resource for librarians and teachers. The lists in this book are the result of careful consultation with teachers and public librarians, and from discussions on professional email lists. These indispensable reading lists can be used in many ways—for example, as handouts to teachers as suggested reading, to create book displays, or as display posters in the library. This collection will help educators support the extended reading demands of today's children.
On the Move
Author: Scotti Cohn
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1607186160
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Learn which animals migrate due to seasonal food changes and which animals migrate according to their life cycles.
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1607186160
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Learn which animals migrate due to seasonal food changes and which animals migrate according to their life cycles.
Bat Count: A Citizen Science Story
Author: Anna Forrester
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1643511343
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Jojo is prepping for an exciting night; it’s time for the bat count! Bats have always been a welcome presence during the summers in the family barn. But over the years, the numbers have dwindled as many bats in the area caught white-nose syndrome. Jojo and her family count the bats and send the numbers to scientists who study bats, to see if the bat population can recover. On a summer evening, the family quietly makes their way to the lawn to watch the sky and count the visitors to their farm. This fictional story includes a 4-page For Creative Minds section in the back of the book and a 65-page cross-curricular Teaching Activity Guide online. Bat Count is vetted by experts and designed to encourage parental engagement. Its extensive back matter helps teachers with time-saving lesson ideas, provides extensions for science, math, and social studies units, and uses inquiry-based learning to help build critical thinking skills in young readers. The Spanish translation supports ELL and dual-language programs. The interactive ebook reads aloud in both English and Spanish with word highlighting and audio speed control to promote oral language skills, fluency, pronunciation, text engagement, and reading comprehension. Tap animals and other things that make noise to hear their sounds.
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1643511343
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Jojo is prepping for an exciting night; it’s time for the bat count! Bats have always been a welcome presence during the summers in the family barn. But over the years, the numbers have dwindled as many bats in the area caught white-nose syndrome. Jojo and her family count the bats and send the numbers to scientists who study bats, to see if the bat population can recover. On a summer evening, the family quietly makes their way to the lawn to watch the sky and count the visitors to their farm. This fictional story includes a 4-page For Creative Minds section in the back of the book and a 65-page cross-curricular Teaching Activity Guide online. Bat Count is vetted by experts and designed to encourage parental engagement. Its extensive back matter helps teachers with time-saving lesson ideas, provides extensions for science, math, and social studies units, and uses inquiry-based learning to help build critical thinking skills in young readers. The Spanish translation supports ELL and dual-language programs. The interactive ebook reads aloud in both English and Spanish with word highlighting and audio speed control to promote oral language skills, fluency, pronunciation, text engagement, and reading comprehension. Tap animals and other things that make noise to hear their sounds.