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You Can Do It!

by Betsy Lewin

There's a big race on Sunday-- but can a little crocodile triumph? Find out in this Level B story, simple enough for young readers to read on their own. The crocodile is hopeful, but when a bigger, mean crocodile tells him there's no chance, he starts to wonder if he's good enough. But with a little motivation from his friend, and a lot of practice and hard work, he's ready to prove himself when the big race comes around! Using simple text and lots of sight words, Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Betsy Lewin has created a story about determination-- and the importance of support from your friends! The easy-to-read story is accompanied by energetic ink and watercolor illustrations, adding interest and detail to the narrative, showcasing the little crocodile's practice and the shared joy of his triumph. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! Level B readers feature short sentences with high-frequency words, for kindergarten readers who've mastered Level A and are ready to build more fluency. The illustrations provide clues to word meanings. When you've mastered these simple stories, move on to level C! A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year

You Can Do It: Grammar

by Andy Seed Roger Hurn

All the essentials of grammer covered thoroughly in a light-hearted and accessible style. The books act as a genuinely useful tool for children who want or need to improve their English and grasp areas that they have perhaps not understood at school or missed out on. Each page covers a key point, shows lots of examples to demonstrate correct usage, and has a handy summary at the bottom of the page. Comic-strip style illustrations and the group of characters that make up the Odd Mob make learning fun and easy, with puns, jokes and cartoons.

You Can Do It: Punctuation

by Andy Seed Roger Hurn

All the essentials of punctuation covered thoroughly in a light-hearted and accessible style. The books act as a genuinely useful tool for children who want or need to improve their English and grasp areas that they have perhaps not understood at school or missed out on. Each page covers a key point, shows lots of examples to demonstrate correct usage, and has a handy summary at the bottom of the page. Comic-strip style illustrations and the group of characters that make up the Odd Mob make learning fun and easy, with puns, jokes and cartoons.

You Can Do It: Spelling

by Andy Seed Roger Hurn

All the essentials of spelling covered thoroughly in a light-hearted and accessible style. The books act as a genuinely useful tool for children who want or need to improve their English and grasp areas that they have perhaps not understood at school or missed out on. Each page covers a key point, shows lots of examples to demonstrate correct usage, and has a handy summary at the bottom of the page. Comic-strip style illustrations and the group of characters that make up the Odd Mob make learning fun and easy, with puns, jokes and cartoons.

You Can Do It, Yasmin! (Yasmin #66)

by Saadia Faruqi

A collection of four more stories featuring Yasmin! Whether she's braving the goalie net for the first time on the soccer field, trouble-shooting a plant problem in the garden with her family, tackling a tricky writing assignment, or managing a disagreement with her friends, Yasmin is always thinking outside the box to come up with creative solutions. Yasmin can do it!

You Can Do This

by Robyn R. Jackson

HOPE IS ON THE WAY! "I firmly believe that what will make you a master teacher is not the advice I give you; what will make you a master teacher is that you figure out how to solve those challenges on your own, in your own way." --From the Preface As a new teacher you face numerous challenges. Right from the start you must learn how to manage a class full of restless students; develop productive relationships with fellow teachers, administrators, and parents; and design engaging lesson plans that will meet ever-increasing levels of accountability all while building a life for yourself in the process. It can be overwhelming and sometimes you can feel like you're all alone. And yet, you came to this profession because you want to make a difference. How do you juggle the demands of the profession and find your own voice, your own teaching style, your own teaching self? The good news is that you can do this. In this down-to-earth, inspirational book, bestselling author Robyn Jackson offers encouragement and real-world advice for navigating those difficult years as a beginning teacher. Sharing stories from her own humbling first years as a new teacher, Robyn helps you tackle challenges such as motivating students, planning effective lessons, building relationships with parents, bouncing back from embarrassing mistakes, and finding your own authority as a teacher. She also helps you find success outside the classroom with practical pointers for living on a teacher's salary and carving out time to have a life of your own. With candor and a good deal of wit, she gently guides you to develop your own teaching style and, ultimately, to find your own path toward mastery. Robyn speaks to new educators as a trusted mentor, one who knows how to navigate the tricky terrain of "new teacherdom"--and knows how rich and rewarding the payoff will be. If you're new to the profession or know someone about to embark on a teaching career,You Can Do Thisis the essential roadmap to succeeding as a new educator both inside and outside the classroom.

You Can Draw

by Damien Toll

You Can Draw is the ultimate drawing guide! It guides you step by step through the drawing process, building skills from the beginning. Includes information on what sorts of materials to use; clear instructions with diagrams; heaps of helpful artist's tips. This collection covers how to draw pets, sea creatures, wild animals, farm animals, people at work, cars, cartoon characters and insects. You Can Draw will help you make your pictures better than ever before!

You Can Draw Cars

by Damien Toll

You Can Draw Cars is the ultimate drawing guide! It guides you step by step through the drawing process, building skills from the beginning. Includes information on what sorts of materials to use; clear instructions with diagrams; heaps of helpful artist's tips. This book covers how to draw sports cars, 4x4s, rally cars, Formula 1 cars and more. You Can Draw cars will help you make your pictures better than ever before!

You Can Draw Cartoon Characters

by Damien Toll

You Can Draw Cartoon Characters is the ultimate drawing guide! It guides you step by step through the drawing process, building skills from the beginning. Includes information on what sorts of materials to use; clear instructions with diagrams; heaps of helpful artist's tips. This book covers how to draw pirates, mad scientists, sheriffs, villains, kings, queens, superheros and more. You Can Draw Cartoon Characters will help you make your pictures better than ever before!

You Can Draw Cartoons

by Lou Darvas

His fun, user-friendly guide by a successful professional cartoonist and comic-strip artist presents an abundance of valuable pointers that both beginning and experienced cartoonists will appreciate. Generously illustrated, its tips on techniques cover pen and brush handling, patterns, coloring, and attaining perspective. Drawing specifics include helpful hints on depicting animals and people of all shapes and ages, with special attention given to heads, hands, feet, facial expressions, and clothing; showing power and motion; and using comic gimmicks and props.The author gives expert advice on creating comic strips, general interest cartoons, sports cartoons, and political cartoons. He tells how to develop effective caricatures, how to use stock types, and how to write cartoons, including explanations of how to set up gag panels, the effective use of comic lettering, and numerous other tricks of the trade certain to benefit hobbyists and serious artists alike.

You Can Draw Cats (Dover Art Instruction)

by Gladys Emerson Cook

One of America's most beloved animal illustrators provides 194 gracefully regal drawings — plus expert tips — that will have any feline-loving artist purring with delight. From Angoras to Persians, Cook clearly demonstrates the differences in breeds, and takes a walk on the wild side with big cats like pumas and lions. Additional topics include anatomy, movement, sketching, and materials. Artists at every level, from absolute beginners to the highly experienced, will appreciate this concise guide's many insights.

You Can Draw Dogs (Dover Art Instruction)

by Gladys Emerson Cook

From their wonderfully expressive eyes to their eager, wagging tails, dogs are a delight to draw. Cook shows how easy it can be with 106 detailed illustrations of the most popular breeds. She also explores breed history, temperament, and other related topics, in addition to the essentials: anatomy, movement, sketching, and materialsBoth beginners and experienced artists will benefit from this concise guide's helpful suggestions and advice.

You Can Draw Farm Animals

by Damien Toll

You Can Draw Farm Animals is the ultimate drawing guide! It guides you step by step through the drawing process, building skills from the beginning. Includes information on what sorts of materials to use; clear instructions with diagrams; heaps of helpful artist's tips. This book covers how to draw cows, dogs, sheep, chickens, bulls, horses and more. You Can Draw Farm Animals will help you make your pictures better than ever before!

You Can Draw Horses

by Victor Perard Gladys Emerson Cook

The horse is one of the most popular but difficult animals to draw. This concise and practical guide by a renowned illustrator covers the essentials far better than longer books on the subject. Topics include: Proportion; Anatomy; Movement; Sketching; and Materials. These and many other subjects are all covered with superb clarity, the techniques and tips enhanced by 128 illustrations. This volume is an ideal reference and companion for novices as well as experienced artists.

You Can Draw in 30 Days: The Fun, Easy Way to Learn to Draw in One Month or Less

by Mark Kistler

From public televisionOCOs favorite drawing teacher, a quick, easy, and entertaining drawing method"

You Can Draw Insects

by Damien Toll

You Can Draw Insects is the ultimate drawing guide! It guides you step by step through the drawing process, building skills from the beginning. Includes information on what sorts of materials to use; clear instructions with diagrams; heaps of helpful artist's tips. This book covers how to draw ants, bed bugs, grasshoppers, wasps and some of the most fantastic, freaky insects and bugs ever! You Can Draw Insects will help you create your own creepy-crawly world and make your pictures better than ever before!

You Can Draw It in Just 30 Minutes: See It and Sketch It in a Half-Hour or Less

by Mark Kistler

"Sharpen your pencils and open your sketchbook; your teacher is waiting."--Boston GlobeEmmy Award-winning and longtime PBS host Mark Kistler is back with You Can Draw It in Just 30 Minutes, the sequel to his hugely popular You Can Draw in 30 Days. Take a 30-minute creativity break and be amazed at what you accomplish! Learn to draw 25 different everyday objects--each completed in just half an hour--with step-by-step illustrations and friendly, personality-filled instructions for each lesson. Inside you'll find:Fun "art hacks": Drawing shortcuts (such as tracing handy objects) make you more productive and efficient in your drawing.Blueprints for quick drawings: You'll learn to find the simple shapes within complex-appearing objects.Long-term techniques: The skills you gain along the day in the individual lessons can be used in more detailed, longer projects.Hundreds of variations: More cartoonish? More realistic? The drawings can be modified for a new work of art every time.In 30 minutes, you'll have a finished drawing. Pick up your pencil and begin today!

You Can Draw People at Work

by Damien Toll

You Can Draw People at Work is the ultimate drawing guide! It guides you step by step through the drawing process, building skills from the beginning. Includes information on what sorts of materials to use; clear instructions with diagrams; heaps of helpful artist's tips. This book covers the cool things people do and how to draw firemen, musicians, artists, astronauts and more. You Can Draw People at Work will help you make your pictures better than ever before!

You Can Draw Pets

by Damien Toll

You Can Draw Pets is the ultimate drawing guide! It guides you step by step through the drawing process, building skills from the beginning. Includes information on what sorts of materials to use; clear instructions with diagrams; heaps of helpful artist's tips. This book covers how to draw all your favourite pets, including cats, dogs, guinea pigs, budgies, mice and more. You Can Draw Pets will help you make your pictures better than ever before!

You Can Draw Sea Creatures

by Damien Toll

You Can Draw Sea Creatures is the ultimate drawing guide! It guides you step by step through the drawing process, building skills from the beginning. Includes information on what sorts of materials to use; clear instructions with diagrams; heaps of helpful artist's tips. This book covers how to draw sharks, whales, dolphins, turtles and all sorts of fish and sea animals. You Can Draw Sea Creatures will help you make your pictures better than ever before!

You Can Draw Wild Animals

by Damien Toll

You Can Draw Wild Animals is the ultimate drawing guide! It guides you step by step through the drawing process, building skills from the beginning. Includes information on what sorts of materials to use; clear instructions with diagrams; heaps of helpful artist's tips. This book covers how to draw lions, giraffes, elephants, crocodiles, kangaroos and many more cool wild animals. You Can Draw Wild Animals will help you make your pictures better than ever before!

You Can Have What You Want: Proven Strategies For Inner And Outer Success

by Michael Neill

This is a book that can change your life for the better as you’re reading it! Inside, you’ll find all the tools you need to get anything you want out of life. For the past 15 years, Michael Neill has been a coach, friend, mentor, and creative sparkplug to celebrities, CEOs, royalty, and people who just want more out of their lives.In this friendly and practical guide, Michael uses the techniques that have already helped thousands of people to create seemingly effortless success, transform your relationships, finances, and health, experience happiness every day, regardless of your circumstances, and live an inspired (and inspiring) life. So start reading . . . and get everything you want out of life!

You Can Make It: God's Faithfulness in Dark Times—Past, Present and Future

by Jim Bakker

Your life is meant to be a testament of God's never-changing faithfulness and love even in the darkest times. This book will shake you from spiritual slumber as you navigate these uncertain times and trust God&’s promises for the future. You will learn how to find hope, faith, and courage during a critical, pivotal time in the history of the church. Hope in the darkest hour. In this riveting new book, You Can Make It, pastor and Christian television pioneer Jim Bakker pulls back the curtain and recounts the many struggles he and his family experienced in 2020, including attacks on his ministry and platform as well as physical struggles through a life-changing stroke. Along the way, he delivers a series of warnings based on the Book of Revelation that are both stunning and impossible to ignore. Finally, he shares how you can prepare physically and spiritually for the dark days ahead. God&’s final time clock is running, and it cannot be stopped. But if recent events have taught Jim anything, it is that there is security in the body of Christ and God will never abandon us. No matter what you are facing, you can make it. Bakker&’s testimony of how God brought him through an agonizing year of events shows how God will help you through seasons when you are struggling to understand the dark times of the past, present, and future. This book is nothing short of a testament to God&’s faithfulness. Midnight is about to strike, and God will return very soon for those who love Him. We may be in for unprecedented times, but when the dust settles, those who have prepared and committed their ways to the Lord will find themselves still standing.FEATURES & BENEFITS:Appendices that give advice and tips for activation

You Can Write Using Good Grammar

by Jennifer Rozines Roy

Many young writers consider grammar boring and difficult. In YOU CAN WRITE USING GOOD GRAMMAR, author Jennifer Rozines Roy counters that perception with humor and encouragement. Helpful examples, clear explanations, charts, and illustrations make this grammar guide accessible to young readers.

"You Can't Fire the Bad Ones!": And 18 Other Myths about Teachers, Teachers Unions, and Public Education

by William Ayers Crystal Laura Rick Ayers

Overturns common misconceptions about charter schools, school "choice," standardized tests, common core curriculum, and teacher evaluations.Three distinguished educators, scholars, and activists flip the script on many enduring and popular myths about teachers, teachers' unions, and education that permeate our culture. By unpacking these myths, and underscoring the necessity of strong and vital public schools as a common good, the authors challenge readers--whether parents, community members, policy makers, union activists, or educators themselves--to rethink their assumptions.

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