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Simon B. Rhymin' Takes a Stand (Simon B. Rhymin’ #2)
by Dwayne ReedThis humorous and heartwarming sequel to Simon B. Rhymin', by America's favorite rapping teacher from Chicago, follows a young rapper navigating the inequality and injustice within his school and community. Eleven-year-old Simon and his friends are disappointed with the lack of funding at Booker T. Washington School—there&’s no AC, only one space for school activities, and the money for extracurricular programs is getting cut. Desperate to save Maria&’s beloved debate team, the crew start a petition to grab the attention of the local community and show they deserve to have the same opportunities as everyone else. But when news of the petition reaches the school board, Simon must face his fears once again. Can he use his rhymes to take a stand and prove that he, Maria, and C.J. can make a difference in their hood?READ MORE ABOUT SIMON AND HIS CREW:Simon B. Rhymin' Simon B. Rhymin' Gets in the Game
Simon Bloom
by Michael ReismanSimon Bloom and his friends Owen and Alysha went from being ordinary middle schoolers to universe-saving superheroes when Simon became the Keeper of The Teacher’s Edition of Physics. Using its formulas to control the laws that govern the universe, Simon and company defeated the deadly Sirabetta (twice) and had fun with amazing abilities along the way. Now, with Sirabetta as their captive, Simon, Owen, and Alysha must journey to the Order of Chemistry to remove her powers. But other villains are hot on their trail, and something mysterious and terrible is happening within the Knowledge Union. Something that even frightens the Narrator and Miss Fanstrom as they watch from afar. With Keepers disappearing and powers diminishing, Simon and his friends rely on their wits—and some unexpected allies—as they struggle to save the universe from descending into total chaos or worse, complete and permanent order.
Simon Bloom: The Octopus Effect
by Michael ReismanIn Simon Bloom, The Gravity Keeper, Simon Bloom and his friends used the Book of Physics to narrowly defeat villainess Sirabetta. Now Simon?s nemesis, stuck as a helpless thirteen-year-old, wants revenge. In this exciting sequel, Simon and company must enter the mysterious undersea realm of the Order of Biology to fi nd Sirabetta before she can restore her powers. Aided by old allies and some new ones, the kids struggle with fi erce beasts, dangerous enemies, and their own evolving abilities. Blending humor, suspense, and science?and throwing new octopus powers into the mix?Michael Reisman brings us another outstandingly original adventure.
Simon Peter Leader Guide: Flawed but Faithful Disciple (Simon Peter)
by Adam HamiltonSimon Peter—an ordinary fisherman who heard an extraordinary call.The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the six-week study, including session plans, activities, and discussion questions, as well as multiple format options.He left everything to follow his teacher and possessed a passion that would change the world. That’s one way to describe Peter. Here’s another: poor, uneducated, quick-tempered, and full of doubts and fears. Doesn’t even sound like the same man.And that’s the point of Simon Peter, a new book and six-week adult Bible study by Adam Hamilton. Peter was just an ordinary guy who heard and followed God’s extraordinary call. Discover how you, too, have special gifts, talents, and abilities that God can use to make a difference today. In addition to the Leader Guide and DVD components for adult studies, corresponding youth and children’s resources, sold separately, can be used to create a churchwide study.Chapters Include:The Call of the FishermanWalking with Jesus in the StormBedrock or Stumbling Block?“I Will Not Deny You”From Cowardice to CourageThe Rest of the Story
Simon Peter Youth Edition: Flawed but Faithful Disciple (Simon Peter)
by Adam HamiltonSimon Peter—an ordinary fisherman who heard an extraordinary call.This Youth Study Book takes the ideas presented in Adam Hamilton’s book and interprets them for young people grades 6-12.He left everything to follow his teacher and possessed a passion that would change the world. That’s one way to describe Peter. Here’s another: poor, uneducated, quick-tempered, and full of doubts and fears. Doesn’t even sound like the same man.And that’s the point of Simon Peter, a new book and six-week adult Bible study by Adam Hamilton. Peter was just an ordinary guy who heard and followed God’s extraordinary call. Discover how you, too, have special gifts, talents, and abilities that God can use to make a difference today. In addition to the Leader Guide and DVD components for adult studies, corresponding youth and children’s resources, sold separately, can be used to create a churchwide study.Chapters Include:The Call of the FishermanWalking with Jesus in the StormBedrock or Stumbling Block?“I Will Not Deny You”From Cowardice to CourageThe Rest of the Story
Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple (Simon Peter)
by Adam HamiltonSimon Peter—an ordinary fisherman who heard an extraordinary call.He left everything to follow his teacher and possessed a passion that would change the world. That’s one way to describe Peter. Here’s another: poor, uneducated, quick-tempered, and full of doubts and fears. Doesn’t even sound like the same man.And that’s the point of Simon Peter, a new book and six-week adult Bible study by Adam Hamilton. Peter was just an ordinary guy who heard and followed God’s extraordinary call. Discover how you, too, have special gifts, talents, and abilities that God can use to make a difference today. In addition to the Leader Guide and DVD components for adult studies, corresponding youth and children’s resources, sold separately, can be used to create a churchwide study.Chapters Include:The Call of the FishermanWalking with Jesus in the StormBedrock or Stumbling Block?“I Will Not Deny You”From Cowardice to CourageThe Rest of the Story
Simple Beginnings... "Never Give Up"
by Tara KissoonThis book is based on true events, and I hope it inspires young adults to persevere through life’s adversities as personal goals are always achievable… “Never Give Up”. My grandmother was a remarkable woman, she was a wonderful combination of warmth and kindness, love, and laughter. As a child, I was fortunate to have a loving grandmother, my parents were divorced and during the period from when I was born to the age of seventeen, we moved continuously. Living in two countries, two provinces and attending seven schools to include private preschool in Georgetown, Guyana, public and catholic schools in Canada. This book provides elements of a healthy childhood development fostered through a stable environment provided by my gran. “Soft, warm and cuddly, Koala is a symbol of faithfulness, gentleness and peace.” This children's non-fiction chapter book shares the adventures of a girl named Koala in grade four.
Simple Gifts
by Chris RaschkaIn words, pictures, and song, a nineteenth-century hymn continues to delight"'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free." So begins Simple Gifts, a generations-old hymn written by the Shakers of Alfred, Maine. In that simple community, people based their lives on kindness, trust, and the joys that come when we sing and dance together. In this lush volume, acclaimed illustrator Chris Raschka brings this famous song to life, celebrating animals and landscapes with bold brushstrokes and warm colors. A cat, a rabbit, a turtle, and even the trees appear to dance to the lyrics. After all, sometimes the finest gifts are the simplest ones.
Simple Justice: The History of Brown v. Board of Education and Black America's Struggle for Equality
by Richard KlugerSimple Justice is the definitive history of the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education and the epic struggle for racial equality in this country. Combining intensive research with original interviews with surviving participants, Richard Kluger provides the fullest possible view of the human and legal drama in the years before 1954, the cumulative assaults on the white power structure that defended segregation, and the step-by-step establishment of a team of inspired black lawyers that could successfully challenge the law. Now, on the fiftieth anniversary of the unanimous Supreme Court decision that ended legal segregation, Kluger has updated his work with a new final chapter covering events and issues that have arisen since the book was first published, including developments in civil rights and recent cases involving affirmative action, which rose directly out of Brown v. Board of Education.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Simple Lighting Techniques for Portrait Photographers
by Bill HurterWith tips for creating natural, hassle-free lighting, this reference shows photographers how to abandon complex lighting scenarios in favor of more straightforward, uncomplicated ones. Photographers will learn the advantages of simpler lighting-such as saving money by avoiding excessive equipment purchases and maintenance and making location shoots less cumbersome and more convenient. Emphasizing that photographers should imitate the sun's natural light-not only to create a realistic setting but also to allow for genuine facial expressions from more relaxed portrait subjects-this guidebook illustrates how to create one- and two-light setups, making simple refinements with lightweight, inexpensive, and portable reflectors. Covering the basics of lighting and applying them to
Simple Rules for Money: John Wesley on Earning, Saving, and Giving (Earn. Save. Give Ser.)
by Rev James A. HarnishWhat would it take for you to make a radical change in the way you earn, save, and spend your money? On a deeper level, what would be required for us to experience a fundamental shift in the relationship between our faith and our finances? - From the Introduction Faith and finances—these two areas of our lives sometimes seem poles apart. And yet, shouldn’t our finances be shaped by our faith? Guided by the Bible and the timeless wisdom of John Wesley, popular author James A. Harnish challenges Christians to face the issue of money head-on, with God’s help. Ideal for individual or group use, this book’s contents include: When Crisis Forces Change Gain All You Can: A New Opportunity Save All You Can: The New Frugality Give All You Can: A New Generosity
Simple Scene Sensational Shot: Artistic Photography in Any Environment
by Simon BondHow many of us have put our camera away after a holiday to a far-off location? This book will show you how to make the most of your local area to get outstanding photos that make people ask, 'Is this really our town?'Full of technical advice, it teaches a whole host of transformative techniques to let you discover - and make the most of - the potentially great imagery that surrounds you in any environment. Also learn how to use creative composition to capture a whole range of different shots from one location with a dedicated case-study section. From texture-rich abstracts to cleanly composed streetscapes, Simple Scene Sensational Shot shows you the great photography right outside your door.
Simple Signing with Young Children: A Guide for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Teachers
by Carol Garboden MurrayThe perfect book to introduce sign language to hearing children! Written for teachers of hearing children from birth to age six, Simple Signing is the perfect introduction to teaching young children through sign. There are chapters for infants, toddlers, and preschool children, with age-appropriate signs. The chapter written for teachers of infants focuses on using beginning signs as a bridge to communicating with words, while the toddler chapter focuses on signing to promote expression, enrich vocabulary, and teach social skills. The preschool chapter places an emphasis on using signs to enhance emergent literacy skills. Each sign is illustrated with a caption and one or more photos of a young child or adult demonstrating the sign, making them easy to understand and execute. Instructions for putting signs together into simple sentences are also included. In addition to the conventional index, there is also a pictorial index of signs to help you find what you need quickly and easily. Simple Signing shows teachers just how easy and valuable it can be to incorporate sign language into daily activities. Chapters Include: Using Sign Language to Manage the Classroom and Teach Social Skills Sign Language for Babies Sign Language for Toddlers Sign Language for Preschoolers Sign Language for an Inclusive Classroom
Simple Solutions Common Core Mathematics 2
by Diane Dillon Nancy Tondy Donna M. Mazzola Christopher Backs Nancy L. McGraw Lori LenderSimple Solutions Science Level 4 (Student Edition)
by Nancy L. Mcgraw Nancy Tondy Rebecca ToukonenA workbook that gives its readers the opportunity to revise the topics learn in previous grades and helps all readers develop a deeper and better understanding of scientific concepts in a scheduled lesson a day guide.
Simple Steam: 50+ Science Technology Engineering Art and Math Activities for Ages 3 to 6
by Debby Mitchell Marnie ForestieriParents are eager to help their children learn, but teaching young children complicated scientific and mathematical concepts can be intimidating. Simple STEAM helps parents realize they don't need to be engineers or scientists to support STEAM learning. <P><P> <li>Help children explore STEAM concepts with fun and engaging activities <li>Discover STEAM learning opportunities in everyday activities and experiences <li>Prepare children for kindergarten <li>Build crucial 21st century learning skills, such as collaboration, communication, creativity and problem-solving, curiosity, and critical thinking
Simple Steps to Positive Living: Teach Yourself
by Jenny HareOpening with how to unleash positive energy and thinking, ""Simple Steps to Positive Living"" shows how you can harness this to like yourself better, build on your natural and learned abilities, become more confident and successful, and develop a more natural and rewarding connection with those around you. Driven by the theme of positive energy, this vibrant and joyful book will show you how positivity can transform every aspect of your life, whether you want to feel more physically well, more emotionally centred or even more professionally successful. Much more than a book about how to be happy, this is an exuberant guide to recharging your life and finding a steady flow of energy in all that you do.
Simple Steps: Developmental Activities for Infants, Toddlers, and Two-Year Olds
by Karen MillerOpen the door to teaching infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds successfully with these 300 activities linked to the latest development in child development. Observe what your children are already doing, then give them varied opportunities to develop at their own pace. Simple Steps outlines a typical development sequence in ten domains: social/emotional, fine motor, gross motor, language, cognitive, sensory, nature, music and movement, creativity, and dramatic play. Chapters on appropriate curriculum development and creating a positive learning environment are also included. The activities offer children the opportunity to practice new skills in a developmentally appropriate way.
Simple Strategies for Teaching Children at Risk, K-5
by Melissa A. Stormont Cathy N. ThomasEasy to implement strategies teachers can use right now Opinions differ on how to define students who are “at risk”. Most teachers agree that they are seeing more children hit academic roadblocks due to limited academic experiences, challenging environments, ADHD, or behavioral problems. Melissa Stormont and Cathy Thomas draw upon their in-school experiences to offer K–5 teachers practical tools for building relationships with these children. Readers will discover simple and easy-to-implement strategies for developing academic aptitude and social behavior as well as how to: Identify who is at risk for failure and why Build positive teacher-student relationships and establish supportive groups among children Incorporate technology supports, and Know when and how to involve professionals and families
Simple Transitions for Infants and Toddlers
by Karen MillerSimple Transitions gives unprecedented attention to improving the effectiveness of daily transitions and offers essential information for teachers in infant and toddler childcare. Karen Miller uses her extensive knowledge of infants and toddlers to gather hundreds of practical, easy, and fun activities, tips, and techniques that help infants, toddlers, caregivers, and parents. The information in Simple Transitions guides caregivers through day-to-day routines and other transitions, such as an infant moving to a toddler classroom. The activities help infants and toddlers handle themselves in time and space so that they know what to expect and what is expected of them. The result is more relaxed and secure children. The reader will learn how to create non-verbal signals that help young children interpret their world. Many simple rituals are suggested that give children a feeling of control. Simple songs and puppet activities offer an added sense of pleasure. More than an activity book, Simple Transitions also explains the development of infants and toddlers, and how transitions can be adapted to fit their developmental needs. The book respects the child while maintaining an understanding of the caregiver's need to get things done. This book will help caregivers "live in the moment" and enjoy what each day has to offer. - See more at: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/simple_transitions_for_infants_and_toddlers#sthash.RWHStYgg.dpuf
Simple, Powerful Strategies for Student Centered Learning
by George Martin Jacobs Willy Ardian Renandya Michael PowerThis book reminds us teachers about all the little things we can do to be more student-centric. It shows teachers how to "walk the walk," and shows teacher educators how to guide colleagues along a student-centered path. The book examines why we should and how we can promote student-student interaction to enable students to learn more and enjoy the process. It also offers simple but effective strategies for enhancing student motivation, a factor that many experts consider to be the most important determinant of success in educational endeavors. In addition, it examines diversity, particularly the many differences that exist among students, and explains simple, easy strategies for how this diversity can be not only taken into consideration, but actively celebrated.
Simplicitus Altius: Leading the Interconnected Primary Curriculum
by Emma TurnerSimplicitus Altius is the companion book to Simplicitus: The Interconnected Primary Curriculum and Effective Subject Leadership. Building on the initial ideas from Simplicitus, this book now explores further challenges in effective curriculum design within primary including reading and its place in curriculum design, child development and movement, how to get started with writing your curriculum, how to produce usable, useful and workable documentation, planning for mixed age classes, and a complete evaluation section to get to the heart of your curriculum offer.Rooted in decades of experience and research, and packed full of exemplar materials and workable proformas, Altius unpicks and presents efficient solutions to some of the perennial issues faced by primary when designing a curriculum.The approaches contained within Simplicitus and Altius have been used successfully by hundreds of schools and thousands of primary colleagues both nationally and internationally to help design and evaluate their curriculum offer. Primary curriculum design can be challenging but it need not be difficult. It can be Simplicitus.
Simplicitus Altius: Leading the Interconnected Primary Curriculum
by Emma TurnerSimplicitus Altius is the companion book to Simplicitus: The Interconnected Primary Curriculum and Effective Subject Leadership. Building on the initial ideas from Simplicitus, this book now explores further challenges in effective curriculum design within primary including reading and its place in curriculum design, child development and movement, how to get started with writing your curriculum, how to produce usable, useful and workable documentation, planning for mixed age classes, and a complete evaluation section to get to the heart of your curriculum offer.Rooted in decades of experience and research, and packed full of exemplar materials and workable proformas, Altius unpicks and presents efficient solutions to some of the perennial issues faced by primary when designing a curriculum.The approaches contained within Simplicitus and Altius have been used successfully by hundreds of schools and thousands of primary colleagues both nationally and internationally to help design and evaluate their curriculum offer. Primary curriculum design can be challenging but it need not be difficult. It can be Simplicitus.
Simplicitus: The Interconnected Primary Curriculum & Effective Subject Leadership
by Emma TurnerPrimary curriculum design has been in sharp focus in recent years. After leading on curriculum design and effective subject leadership for 24 years across multiple schools, Emma has written the handbook for both the complex thinking which underpins primary curriculum design and provided the practical models to make it work.There is much advice out there for primary schools but much is often dominated by voices not trained or experienced in primary practice.Emma outlines the unique considerations needed for designing and implementing a rich, high-quality curriculum which serves our youngest learners – a blend of academic thinking, educational research, the wisdom of decades of primary experience and a true love of the unique nature of primary.Primary curriculum design is a unique knowledge domain of its own and Emma explains and explores how this knowledge and the thinking around it needs to be championed and implemented through both academic and child development lenses.Rooted in experience, underpinned by successful approaches implemented in hundreds of schools – curriculum design in primary is complex and nuanced but it can also be 'Simplicitus'.
Simplicitus: The Interconnected Primary Curriculum & Effective Subject Leadership
by Emma TurnerPrimary curriculum design has been in sharp focus in recent years. After leading on curriculum design and effective subject leadership for 24 years across multiple schools, Emma has written the handbook for both the complex thinking which underpins primary curriculum design and provided the practical models to make it work.There is much advice out there for primary schools but much is often dominated by voices not trained or experienced in primary practice.Emma outlines the unique considerations needed for designing and implementing a rich, high-quality curriculum which serves our youngest learners – a blend of academic thinking, educational research, the wisdom of decades of primary experience and a true love of the unique nature of primary.Primary curriculum design is a unique knowledge domain of its own and Emma explains and explores how this knowledge and the thinking around it needs to be championed and implemented through both academic and child development lenses.Rooted in experience, underpinned by successful approaches implemented in hundreds of schools – curriculum design in primary is complex and nuanced but it can also be 'Simplicitus'.