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Talking Feet (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom)
by Neil Fairbairn Paule BellemareNew Neighbors Tomás is looking forward to meeting his neighbor, but the boys have trouble talking at first. Tomás and Jayden soon find out, however, that they can get to know each other in a way that doesn't involve words. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Talking Leaves
by Joseph BruchacA new work of historical fiction about Sequoyah and the creation of the Cherokee alphabet, from the acclaimed author of Code Talker Thirteen-year-old Uwohali has not seen his father, Sequoyah, for many years. So when Sequoyah returns to the village, Uwohali is eager to reconnect. But Sequoyah's new obsession with making strange markings causes friends and neighbors in their tribe to wonder whether he is crazy, or worse--practicing witchcraft. What they don't know, and what Uwohali discovers, is that Sequoyah is a genius and his strange markings are actually an alphabet representing the sounds of the Cherokee language. The story of one of the most important figures in Native American history is brought to life for middle grade readers.
Talking Like the Rain: A Read-to-me Book of Poems
by X. J. Kennedy Dorothy M. KennedyHere is a lively celebration of more than a hundred poems that are by turns playful, funny, mischievous, and thoughtful. Compiled especially for the youngest child, this splendid collection includes familiar poems by Robert Louis Stevenson, Edward Lear, Christina Rossetti, and others, as well as poems by new voices such as Nikki Giovanni and Jack Prelutsky. All of the events of a child's life--be they great or small--are found in: PLAY; FAMILIES; JUST FOR FUN; BIRDS, BUGS, AND BEASTS; RHYMES AND SONGS; MAGIC AND WONDER; WIND AND WEATHER; CALENDARS AND CLOCKS; DAY AND NIGHT. Listen and hear Talking Like the Rain.
Talking Peace
by Jimmy CarterDiscusses the various factors involved in peace negotiations and conflict resolution, examining such elements as the living conditions of citizens in peacetime and wartime and the effect of international relations on innocent citizens.
Talking Space: An anthology of stories told by Western Australians with disability for everyone
by Carers WaTalking Space is a candid insight into the lives of ten Western Australians with disability. Through these stories we investigate the identity of people from different walks of life, ages, experiences, and nationalities. Within ‘Talking Space’ we have collated stories that challenge commonly held beliefs around disability and discover new ways of self-identity within the storytellers’ words. When presenting these stories, we have allowed our storyteller’s to be open with controversial topics and create a platform where they can explore ideas that may go against the grain. At its heart though, Talking Space is a collection of stories about people who have overcome adversity, found their place in community and self-reflected upon what it is to be a person with disability.
Talking Tails: The Incredible Connection Between People and Their Pets
by Jane Drake Ann LovePets and their owners appear together in a book as heartwarming as it is informative.From our earliest beginnings, we have shared our lives with animals. Jane Drake and Ann Love explore the ties that humans and their pets have formed. With fun and fascinating facts, they address Dog People and Cat People. (Why does a cat wind around her owner's legs? She's rubbing her owner with glands on her face to say "you're mine.") They also introduce us to more unusual pets. There's Polly the parrot, who lived through the Klondike Gold Rush to be 126 years old by belting back whiskey, swearing, and biting gold miners. And, of course, there are fish and reptiles, rodents and horses, all of whom can be beloved pets. As useful as it is fun, Talking Tails is a must for children who have or want a pet.
Talking Turkeys
by Benjamin ZephaniahA reissue of TALKING TURKEYS by street poet Benjamin Zephaniah. Talking Turkeys is an unconventional collection of straight-talking poems about heroes, revolutions, racism, love and animal rights, among other subjects, that will entice many new readers to poetry. It is his very first ground-breaking children's poetry collection - playful, clever and provocative - this is performance poetry on the page at its very best.Benjamin Zephaniah was born in Birmingham and then spent some of his early years in Jamaica. He came to London when he was 22 and his first book of poetry for adults was published soon after. He appears regularly on radio and TV including a Desert Island Discs appearance, literary festivals, and has also taken part in plays and films. He is most well-known for his performance poetry with a political edge for both children and adults and gritty teenage fiction. His collections Talking Turkeys, Wicked World and Funky Chickens broke new ground in children's poetry. He is the only Rastafarian poet to be short-listed for the Chairs of Poetry for both Oxford and Cambridge University and has been listed in The Times' list of 50 greatest postwar writers. Benjamin now lives in Lincolnshire.
Talking Walls: Discover Your World
by Margy Burns Knight Anne Sibley O'BrienIf walls could talk, what would they say? Perhaps they would tell us who built them and why. Maybe they could even tell us about people's lives today. In this book walls really do talk, and oh, the stories they tell. Talking Walls: Discover Your World combines and updates two earlier books, Talking Walls (1992) and Talking Walls: The Stories Continue (1996), which have sold 170,000copies. This new edition includes revised text that makes it more accessible to English Language Learners and easier to read aloud.
Talking Walls: Discover Your World
by Margy Burns Knight Anne Sibley O'BrienIf walls could talk, what would they say? Perhaps they would tell us who built them and why. Maybe they could even tell us about people's lives today or about how our ancestors lived thousands of years ago. In this book walls really do talk, and oh, the stories they tell.This new edition combines the beloved children's books Talking Walls and Talking Walls: The Stories Continue. Together, those titles sold more than 170,000 copies. This new edition, thoroughly revised by the author, makes the text more accessible to young readers and English Language Learners and produces a book that is ideal for reading aloud. The back matter includes a world map that helps readers locate the many walls described, as well as additional information about the walls, the places, and the people. The Talking Walls books have been much honored, including: Top 25 Non-Fiction Children's Books Boston Globe Children's Books of Distinction Hungry Mind Review Noteworthy Book from Parallel Cultures: Horn Book Paperback Plum Booklinks Notable Children's Trade Book in the Social Studies: Children's Book Council/National Council on the Social Studies Winner of a Mom's Choice Gold Award -- Picture Books category
Talking in Crayon (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Nicole TadgellNIMAC-sourced textbook
Talking to Alaska
by Anna WoltzA powerful story of two unlikely friends brought together by the love of a dog It only takes one day at their new school for Parker and Sven to become mortal enemies. Parker's had a terrible summer and just wants to be invisible, while Sven is desperate to make an impression and be known as anything other than "that boy with epilepsy." When Parker discovers her beloved dog Alaska – who she had to give away last year – now belongs to Sven, she's determined to steal Alaska back. Of course, that's easier said than done...
Talking to Alaska
by Anna WoltzA powerful story of two unlikely friends brought together by the love of a dog It only takes one day at their new school for Parker and Sven to become mortal enemies. Parker's had a terrible summer and just wants to be invisible, while Sven is desperate to make an impression and be known as anything other than "that boy with epilepsy." When Parker discovers her beloved dog Alaska – who she had to give away last year – now belongs to Sven, she's determined to steal Alaska back. Of course, that's easier said than done...
Talking to Dragons: The Enchanted Forest Chronicles, Book Four (The Enchanted Forest Chronicles #4)
by Patricia C. WredeAlways be polite to dragons! That's what Daystar's mother taught him...and it's a very wise lesson--one that might just help him after his mom hands him a magic sword and kicks him out of the house! This updated edition features a new introduction by the author and fantastic new packaging.
Talking to God: Prayers for Children from the World's Religions
by DemiIn this beautifully illustrated book of short prayers from major world religions, award-winning author Demi shows children the great value of talking to God. Here they will find many time-honored favorites, including prayers of praise, prayers of petition, prayers of gratitude, and prayers of blessing. Taking readers on a fascinating journey across the globe, Demi&’s stunning illustrations celebrate the life of prayer shared by all the world&’s religions. Moving from King Solomon&’s Temple and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem to St. Mark&’s Cathedral in Venice to the Delhi Mosque and the River Ganges in India; from North America to Central Africa to China and Japan—each exciting new illustration transports readers to a holy destination where they can experience the religion&’s life of prayer directly at its source. Religions featured are Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Shintoism, American Plains Indian, and Central African. Also included are an author&’s preface and an informative appendix with helpful notes on the prayers and illustrations.
Talking with Adventurers
by Pat Cummings Linda CummingsAnswering questions such as "What was the scariest thing that ever happened in your work?", "What was the job that got you started in your field?", and "What is left for you to explore next?", 12 world-renowned adventurers present an inspiring picture of their lives and fascinating work.
Talking with Artists
by Pat CummingsDistinguished picture book artists talk about their early art experiences, answer questions most frequently asked by children, and offer encouragement to aspiring artists.
Talking with T. Rex
by Rachel YoungA young girl meets a Tyrannosaurus rex at a museum and asks him—or her—some questions.
Talking with Your Body (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Esther MizrachiNIMAC-sourced textbook
Tall Cool One (A-List Novel #4)
by Zoey DeanTall Cool One is the fourth novel in this witty series that takes readers behind the scenes of the intoxicating world of Hollywood glitterati. New York blueblood Anna Percy came to L.A. to learn how to have a good time. Now she's surfing Zuma Beach with the industry's hottest young television producer. But duty calls and Anna must jet down to Las Casitas, Mexico, on a secret mission for her uber-powerful businessman father. But it turns out Anna isn't the only one staying at the super-luxury resort with a secret.
Tall Enough
by Gavin KaynerAndy Wilson Benny is short. If only he were taller, adults would listen to him more.
Tall Story
by Candy GourlayAndi is short. And she has lots of wishes. She wishes she could play on the school basketball team, she wishes for her own bedroom, but most of all she wishes that her long-lost half-brother, Bernardo, could come and live in London where he belongs. Then Andi's biggest wish comes true and she's minutes away from becoming someone's little sister. As she waits anxiously for Bernardo to arrive from the Philippines, she hopes he'll turn out to be tall and just as crazy as she is about basketball. When he finally arrives, he's tall all right. Eight feet tall, in fact-plagued by condition called Gigantism and troubled by secrets that he believes led to his phenomenal growth. In a novel packed with quirkiness and humor, Gourlay explores a touching sibling relationship and the clash of two very different cultures. From the Hardcover edition.
Tall Tales
by Charles R. Smith Jr.Sabine's making backward shots from thirty-five feet out, and her big brothers are speechless. Jo learned how to play ball on a sixteen-foot-high net; now she dunks like Jordan. The guy with the best jump shot in the park can't even see the ball go through the net. He's blind! In this oversized picture book filled with bright, bold graphics and surreal color photos, rhythmic storyteller Charles Smith spins a few yarns that are so outlandish and yet so convincing, readers are left to wonder?are they true stories? Or just tall tales?Charles R. Smith Jr. is the author-photographer of Rimshots: Basketball Pix, Rolls, and Rhythms. This book was inspired by his love for basketball and for writing, and his hope of passing on an appreciation of both to future generations.
Tall Tales
by Karen DayMeg's family has moved a lot because of her father's drinking. Meg arrives in her town longing to find a real friend, someone she can talk to and write stories with. When she and Grace join forces to write a book, she's thrilled that she has finally found someone who likes her for who she is, who trusts her and confides in her. But she can't tell Grace about her father. Even though she hates to lie, Meg can't resist telling tall tales about her family and her life to Grace and other kids. For Meg, friendship turns out to be the key to telling the truth, and also to a better life for her family.
Tall Tales
by Rosa MartinezWhat is a tall tale? It's a story about an amazing, incredible character. The character usually faces big problems. But he or she always solves them in a funny way. Tall tales exaggerate details. They describe things as greater, bigger, or faster than they really are. They also explain how things came to be. This book will introduce you to three famous tall tales characters.
Tall Tales (Once Upon Another Time #2)
by James RileyThe second book in a new trilogy of twisted fairy tales from New York Times bestselling author James Riley, set in the world of his popular Half Upon a Time series, that&’s perfect for fans of Fablehaven and Chris Colfer&’s A Tale of Magic series!Lena might finally be accepted by the other giants after helping to defeat the Golden King and his faceless army in the Cursed City, but that doesn&’t mean life has become any easier for her. The power-hungry Golden King wants revenge and has begun spreading shadow magic out over the kingdoms, taking over the minds of anyone it touches, and instilling fear and hatred as it goes. The fairy queens, the most magical beings in the kingdoms, say their sacred book, Tales of All Things, claims that there is one person who can defeat the Golden King and his dark spells: Lena. But only if she first proves herself worthy by completing three challenges. All Lena ever wanted was to prove she is really a giant. Now she has to be so much more. Can she and her genie friend, Jin, save the human world that doesn&’t trust them, or will they fall prey to shadow magic, and doom everything?