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Sobre los pájaros: Una guía para niños (About. . .)
by Cathryn SillAn award-winning, educator-approved first book on birds--now in Spanish.In this simple volume, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses clear, easy-to-understand language to teach children what birds are, what they do, and how they live. Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill provides beautifully detailed, realistic paintings to showcase the birds' diverse and natural worlds, and an afterword provides more details about each bird and inspires further learning.
Sobre los peces: Una guía para niños (About. . .)
by Cathryn SillThis award-winning beginner's guide to the natural world of fish from the creators of the About... series was named an "NSTA Recommends" book. Noted educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children the basic characteristics of what fish are, how they swim, breathe, and reproduce, and explains the different ways they protect themselves from predators. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the diversity of the fish population, from an Arctic char to a porcupine fish. An afterword provides more details, inspiring further learning. This book is ideal for early childhood and elementary units in science, environment, and marine life.
Sobre los reptiles: Una guía para niños (About. . .)
by Cathryn SillGot a fan of snakes, lizards, and turtles? Dig into this beginner's guide to reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About... series.Author and educator Cathryn Sill explains in simple language the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at many of the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles. The beautifully detailed paintings of noted wildlife illustrator John Sill depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects. An afterword provides more detail on each reptile, inspiring further learning.
Soccer (Houghton Mifflin Vocabulary Reader Accompanies Journeys)
by Sandra FernandezNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>Level G DRA 12 social Studies Strategy-Summarize <P><P>Lexile: 510L
The Soccer Ball Monster Mystery
by Walker Styles Ben WhitehouseIn this sixth Rider Woofson adventure, the PI Pack investigates the missing mascot for the Pawston Dynamos!The Pawston Dynamos are a soccer team without a mascot, but that's because their mascot has gone missing! Can Rider and the PI Pack find Dynamo Dog before the upcoming championship or will the team's spirit be stolen, too? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Rider Woofson chapter books are perfect for emerging readers!
Soccer 'Cats: The Captain Contest
by Jimmy Holder Matt Hooban Matt ChristopherIt's time to sign up for soccer league! Best buddies Dewey London and Bundy Neel are psyched about the new team, until they learn about the contest to be captain: Whomever draws the best team logo will be named captain. Should artistic Dewey enter even though he knows in his heart that Bundy would make a better captain?Passport to Reading Level 3
Soccer 'Cats #5: Master of Disaster
by Matt Christopher Daniel VasconcellosAlthough he's better known for his wisecracks than his goal keeping abilities, Jason Shearer is taking the place of the Soccer 'Cats' goalie, who's going on vacation. Will Jason learn what he needs to know before the game against the always-tough Panthers?
Soccer Dreams (Kids' Sports Stories)
by Shawn PryorWanting to be a striker like her grandpa was, Keisha jumps into soccer practice with both feet and, unfortunately, both hands. She's afraid her habit of catching the ball will end her sports dream, but Coach has a new game plan.
The Soccer Fence: A story of friendship, hope, and apartheid in South Africa
by Phil BildnerIn a country struggling with acceptance, hope can come in many different forms. As a boy, Hector loved playing soccer in his small Johannesburg township. He dreamed of playing on a real pitch with the boys from another part of the city, but apartheid made that impossible. Then, in 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from prison, and apartheid began to crumble. The march toward freedom in South Africa was a slow one, but when the beloved Bafana Bafana national soccer team won the African Cup of Nations, Hector realized that dreams once impossible could now come true. This poignant story of friendship artfully depicts a brief but critical moment in South Africa’s history and the unique role that sports can play in bringing people together.
The Soccer Game (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Green #Level F, Lesson 63)
by Maggie BridgerFountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention Green System -- 1st Grade
Soccer Game (Hello Reader / Je Peux Lire Ser.)
by Grace MaccaroneThis lively, rhyming Hello Reader! story comes out just in time for the 1994 World Cup Soccer Championship being played in the U.S. Young readers will delight in the easy-to-read format that takes them through the ups, downs, and fun of a soccer game. A Level 1 Hello Reader! for beginning readers. Full-color illustrations.
Soccer Hour
by Carol NeviusSoccer practice begins, and the players stretch, warm up, and work on their footwork, juggling, goal shooting, and keep-away skills before splitting into two teams for an exciting scrimmage. Bill Thomson’s dramatic perspectives and Carol Nevius’ accomplished text demonstrate the training and teamwork that build strong players.
The Soccer Secret (Zach and Zoe Mysteries, The #4)
by Mike LupicaThe fourth book in the Zach and Zoe Mysteries--a sports-themed chapter book mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica. Perfect for fans of Cam Jansen!There's nothing eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe Walker love more than playing sports and solving mysteries. And when those two worlds collide . . . well, it doesn't get any better than that. Soccer season is underway, and though Zach and Zoe play on different travel teams, they're on the same team when it comes to solving mysteries. So when a package arrives in the mail addressed to Zach, the twins are surprised to find a soccer jersey identical to the one Zach wears for his team. But Zach's jersey is in his closet--so who does this jersey belong to and why did they send it? It's a soccer secret--and Zach and Zoe are on the case!Once again, bestselling author Mike Lupica charms his youngest readers yet with a sports-loving detective duo who can swing for the fences and catch the culprit in one fell swoop. With a recipe equal parts sports and mystery, the Zach and Zoe Mysteries break fresh ground for an author who has been called the greatest sportswriter for kids.
Soccer Shocker!: Project Droid #2 (Project Droid)
by Nancy Krulik Amanda Burwasser Mike MoranWhen Mom tells Logan that Java is joining his soccer team, the Purple Wombats, he’s not thrilled. It’s a lot of work teaching his new robot cousin how to act like a human-and keeping him out of trouble-and Logan needs a break.Still, being programmed for success means that Java’s also great at scoring. He might just turn the Wombats into a championship team, beating Sherry and Jerry Silverspoon and their Red Polar Bears . . . if he’d just let the other kids play, too. After being replaced as the Wombats’ MVP, Logan’s had enough.But when Java gets wet and goes on the fritz, can the whole team-even a short-circuiting Java-come together to score the winning goal?The second in a fantastically funny new chapter book series by internationally bestselling author Nancy Krulik and her daughter, Amanda Burwasser, Soccer Shocker is destined to win tons of fans.Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers-picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Soccer Sloth (Animal All-stars Ser.)
by Hoss MastersonLenni Rainleaf would be one heck of a soccer player for the Sloths if she could... uh, what was I going to say? Oh yeah... if she could concentrate. But she can’t. Well, not for longer than a few seconds, at least. Which creates a major... um... oh yeah, problem. Find out if Lenni can... hey, look at that cloud!
Soccer Time! (Step into Reading)
by Terry PierceGOOOOOOOOAL!! This Step 1 introduction to practically every child's first team sport is a win for emergent readers.No hands--just feet. The game starts. Tweet! Young soccer enthusiasts will build their reading confidence as they learn about basic skills and the thrill of scoring a goal in Terry Pierce's rhythmic, rhyming Step 1 Reader. As she did in Jack and Jill and T-Ball Bill and Tae Kwon Do!, Pierce captures the excitement of sports while scaffolding reading with alliteration and word families. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
Soccer World Mexico: Explore the World Through Soccer
by Ethan Zohn David RosenbergFollowing professional soccer player Ethan Zohn on another global adventure, this entertaining and educational handbook explores the cultures and customs of Mexico. From a walking tour of Mexico City and visits to the ruins of the country's ancient civilizations to a once-in-a-lifetime butterfly migration sanctuary and colorful Lucha Libre wrestling, this investigation explores the real Mexico, avoiding the commonplace tourist traps and border towns. Activities presented in each chapter include learning Spanish, science and math projects based on Mayan cultures, creative writing and art exercises inspired by Mexican folk art and celebrations, and even simple traditional recipes. Staying true to its series, this installation provides the opportunity to research a charitable project in Mexico and make a difference in this wonderful country.
Soccer World South Africa
by Ethan Zohn David RosenbergDemonstrating how the world's most popular sport also serves as a common language across all cultures, communities, and ages, this unique handbook explores the diverse country of South Africa through the game of soccer. Documenting the experiences of real-life professional player Ethan Zohn, this guide follows Ethan and his soccer-playing friend Tawela through the home of the 2010 World Cup, as they study ancient cave art and wildlife preserves, observe the migration of whales, and view a professional soccer game at one of the biggest stadiums in the world. Generating engaging, culturally specific activities in math, science, language, geography, and art, this exciting overview includes mask making, hot air experiments, and even learning how to say "hello" in the 11 official languages of the country. Highlighting a beautiful corner of the planet, this reference also provides a chance to choose an actual help project in South Africa, encouraging kids to share their experiences at the Soccer World website.
Soccer World Spain
by Ethan Zohn David RosenbergJourneying to the country that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup, this book explores the culture of Spain through the world's most popular sport: soccer. From watching an amazing game between world class rivals Real Madrid and FC Barcelona to exploring island volcanic landscapes and witnessing the many fiestas that are celebrated there, readers join professional soccer player Ethan Zohn on the experience of a lifetime. Activities generated from each chapter include learning a phrase in each of the different languages that Spain recognizes, making a sand-drip sand castle to understand the concept of surface tension, and creating a time capsule unique to a family's culture and era. Readers will also have the opportunity to research a real project in Spain through which they can give back and make a difference in this fascinating country.
Soccerverse
by Elizabeth SteinglassAn NCTE Notable Poetry BookThe perfect gift for young soccer fans, this picture book features twenty-two imaginative poems that capture all aspects of the world's most popular sport.From the coach who inspires players to fly like the wind, to the shin guard that begs to be donned, to soccer dreams that fill the night, Soccerverse celebrates soccer. Featuring a diverse cast of girls and boys, the poems in this collection cover winning, losing, teamwork, friendships, skills, good sportsmanship, and, most of all, love for the game. Elizabeth Steinglass cleverly incorporates thirteen different poetic forms throughout the book, defining each in a note at the end, and Edson Ikê's bold artwork is as creative as the poems are surprising.
Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom: Promoting Mental Health and Academic Success (The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series)
by Barbara A. Gueldner Laura L. Feuerborn Kenneth W. MerrellThis trusted resource--now in a thoroughly updated second edition reflecting the tremendous growth of the field--provides a best-practice guide to planning and implementing social and emotional learning (SEL) in K–12 classrooms and schools. The authors present a roadmap to help practitioners choose exemplary programs and strategies, integrate SEL with academics and mental health interventions, create culturally affirming programming for diverse students, use assessment to guide data-based decision making, and support educator SEL. In a convenient large-size format, the volume includes illustrative vignettes and 24 reproducible worksheets and other practical tools. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition *Chapter on educators&’ social and emotional competence and teacher wellness. *Expanded coverage of implementation and systems issues, strategies for weaving SEL into the school day, applying SEL within a multi-tiered system of support, and professional development. *Numerous new and revised worksheets--now downloadable--including new educator reflection activities in each chapter. *Timely topics and themes infused throughout--such as culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices, teacher–family–community partnerships, and relationships as a foundation to SEL success--plus updated SEL resources. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.
Social Studies Alive!: My School and Family
by Bert Bower Jim LobdellA grade 1 book that takes the children through social studies in a simple, clear and understandable language. It briefly covers the following topics; How Do We Get Along in School? Why Is It Important to Learn from Each Other? Why Do Schools Have Rules? Who Helps Us at School? How Are We Good Helpers at School? What Is a Map? What Was School Like Long Ago? What Groups Do We Belong To? How Are Families Special? What Do Families Need and Want? How Do Family Members Care for Each Other? How Do Families Change? What Are Family Traditions? What Do Good Neighbors Do?
The Soda Bottle School: A True Story Of Recycling, Teamwork, And One Crazy Idea
by Suzanne Slade Aileen Darragh Laura KutnerIn a Guatemalan village, students squished into their tiny schoolhouse, two grades to aclassroom. The villagers had tried expanding the school, but the money ran out before the project was finished. No money meant no materials, and that meant no more room for the students. Until one boy got a wonderful, crazy idea: Why not use soda bottles, which were readily available, to form the cores of the walls? Sometimes thinking outside the box--or inside the bottle--leads to the perfect solution.
Soft And Smooth, Rough And Bumpy: A Book About Touch
by Dana Meachen Rau Rick PetersonProvides examples and illustrations of touch, one of the five senses.<P> Your fingers are great feelers, and so is the rest of your skin. Touch helps keep your body safe by telling your brain when things are too hot or too cold. What else does your sense of touch do?