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Black ants and Buddhists: Thinking Critically and Teaching Differently in the Primary Grades
by Mary CowheyIt offers no easy answers, just a wealth of insight into the challenges of helping students think critically about the world, and starting points for conversations about diversity and controversy in your classroom, as well as in the larger community.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle<p>The all-time classic story, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life? <p>One sunny Sunday, the caterpillar was hatched out of a tiny egg. He was very hungry. On Monday, he ate through one apple; on Tuesday, he ate through three plums - and still he was hungry. When full at last, he made a cocoon around himself and went to sleep, to wake up a few weeks later wonderfully transformed into a butterfly! <p>The brilliantly innovative Eric Carle has dramatized the story of one of Nature's commonest yet loveliest marvels, the metamorphosis of the butterfly. </p>
The Sneetches and Other Stories
by SeussDr. Seuss creates another timeless picture-book classic with The Sneetches and Other Stories. Are you a Star-Belly Sneetch or a Plain-Belly Sneetch? This delightful book contains four tales with deliciously subtle takes on how silly it is to be, well, silly. “The Sneetches,” “The Zax,” “Too Many Daves,” and “What Was I Scared Of?” make this energetic compilation a must-have for every library. Full of Dr. Seuss’s signature rhymes and unmistakable characters, it’s perfect for new and lifelong Seuss fans.
Accidental Lily (Lily Hill #3)
by Sally Warner[From the back cover:] "Meet Lily Hill. a six-year-old who's got a little problem and a lot of big ideas about how to fix it." The pictures are described. Read more about Lily in the 4 book Lilly Hill series including #1. Private Lily, #2. Sweet and Sour Lily and #4. Leftover Lily. Ages 5-8
A Different Pond (Fiction Picture Books)
by Bao PhiAcclaimed poet Bao Phi delivers a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son and between cultures, old and new. <P><P>A Different Pond is an unforgettable story about a simple event—a long-ago fishing trip. <P><P>As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. A successful catch meant a fed family. Between hope-filled casts, Bao’s father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam. <P><P>The New York Times has said that Bao Phi’s poetry “rhymes with the truth.” Together with graphic novelist Thi Bui’s striking, evocative art, Phi’s expertly crafted prose reflects an immigrant family making its way in a new home while honoring its bonds to the past.
Bread and Jam for Frances (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Lillian Hoban Russell C. HobanFrances is a fussy eater. In fact, the only thing she likes is bread and jam. She won't touch her squishy soft-boiled egg. She trades away her chicken-salad sandwich at lunch. She turns up her nose at boring veal cutlets. Unless Mother can come up with a plan, Frances just might go on eating bread and jam forever!
Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One (Pain and the Great One Series)
by Judy Blume James StevensonTHE PAIN AND the Great One are going places! In these new stories the kids are on the go—the Pain needs a trip to the emergency room; the family goes to the mall and not everyone stays together; the kids visit a county fair and want to ride the Super Slide; and a beach outing includes a boogie board. Lots more action and adventure for the dynamic duo who never stay still. From the Hardcover edition.
Thanks to the Animals: 10th Anniversary Edition
by Allen SockabasinNamed one of the Top 10 Native American Books for Elementary Schools by American Indians in Children's Literature Little Zoo Sap and his family are moving from their summer home on the coast to their winter home in the deep woods. Unnoticed, the youngster tumbles off the end of the sled. Alone, cold, and frightened, Zoo Sap cries, and his cries attract the forest animals. Beginning with beaver and ending with the great bald eagle, the animals rush to protect the baby and shelter him from the cold until his father returns for him. New, expanded 10th-anniversary edition of this classic that has sold more than 30,000 copies. · New features include an author’s note explaining the seasonal movement of the Passamaquoddy people; a pronunciation guide to the Passamaquoddy names of the animals in the story; and a QR code that will let readers link to the audio recording of Allen Sockabasin telling the story in the Passamaquoddy language. A beguiling bedtime story and a profound expression of reverence for the natural world. Lexile Level 620 Fountas and Pinnell Text Level L
Duck on a Bike
by David Shannon<p>One day down on the farm, Duck got a wild idea. "I bet I could ride a bike!" he thought. <p>At first he rode very slowly, and he wobbled a lot, but it was fun! <p>A duck on a bike? <p>From Sheep to Horse to Chicken to Goat, everyone in the barnyard has something to say about Duck's zany idea. But what are they really thinking? And what will happen next?</p>
The Book of Essie: A novel
by Meghan MacLean Weir<P><P> A captivating novel of family, fame, and religion that tells the story of the seventeen-year-old daughter of an evangelical preacher, star of the family's hit reality show, and the secret pregnancy that threatens to blow their entire world apart. <P><P>Esther Ann Hicks--Essie--is the youngest child on Six for Hicks, a reality television phenomenon. She's grown up in the spotlight, both idolized and despised for her family's fire-and-brimstone brand of faith. <P><P>When Essie's mother, Celia, discovers that Essie is pregnant, she arranges an emergency meeting with the show's producers: Do they sneak Essie out of the country for an abortion? Do they pass the child off as Celia's? Or do they try to arrange a marriage--and a ratings-blockbuster wedding? <P><P>Meanwhile, Essie is quietly pairing herself up with Roarke Richards, a senior at her school with a secret of his own to protect. As the newly formed couple attempt to sell their fabricated love story to the media--through exclusive interviews with an infamously conservative reporter named Liberty Bell--Essie finds she has questions of her own: What was the real reason for her older sister leaving home? Who can she trust with the truth about her family? And how much is she willing to sacrifice to win her own freedom?
Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom
by Peter Gray Kerry McDonaldEducation has become synonymous with schooling, but it doesn't have to be. As schooling becomes increasingly standardized and test driven, occupying more of childhood than ever before, parents and educators are questioning the role of schooling in society. Many are now exploring and creating alternatives. In a compelling narrative that introduces historical and contemporary research on self-directed education, Unschooled also spotlights how a diverse group of individuals and organizations are evolving an old schooling model of education. These innovators challenge the myth that children need to be taught in order to learn. They are parents who saw firsthand how schooling can dull children's natural curiosity and exuberance and others who decided early on to enable their children to learn without school. Educators who left public school classrooms discuss launching self-directed learning centers to allow young people's innate learning instincts to flourish, and entrepreneurs explore their disillusionment with the teach-and-test approach of traditional schooling.
The Night Before Christmas: The Classic Edition (Dover Children's Classics)
by Clement C. Moore Margaret Evans Price"A Visit from St. Nicholas" first appeared as an anonymous holiday poem in a New York newspaper in 1823. Since then, it has become better known by its first line — and it has defined the image of Santa Claus and his most familiar traits, from his snowy beard and chubby cheeks to the names of his reindeer.Ready to delight a whole new generation, this luminous facsimile of a sought-after 1917 edition abounds in nostalgic charm. Its fourteen enchanting illustrations by a beloved artist appear in a faithful, large-format reproduction with heavy pages that will last for many holiday seasons. An ideal holiday gift, this volume will be treasured by collectors of antique books and vintage Christmas memorabilia
Denslow's Night Before Christmas
by W. W. Denslow Grace Duffie Boylan Clement Clarke MooreNearly 200 years ago a distinguished professor of classics wrote a charming holiday poem to amuse his children. "A Visit from St. Nicholas" traveled from Clement C. Moore's family circle into the hearts of people around the world. Today it is best known by its opening line, "’Twas the night before Christmas . . ."This beautiful gift edition features an interpretation of the Yuletide classic by W. W. Denslow, the original illustrator of L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz books. Denslow's bright and expressive full-color illustrations add a whole new dimension to the familiar tale. This vivid new version was reproduced from the 1902 first edition.
Grasshopper On The Road (I Can Read Level 2)
by Arnold LobelAs Grasshopper sets out to follow a road, he meets some unusual characters.
¡Agárrate Mono! 9781426332333 (Readers Series)
by Susan Neuman¡AHORA EN ESPAÑOL! Sigue la historia de un monito que aprende sobre la vida en la jungla. Obsérvalo colgándose de las ramas, columpiándose de árbol en árbol y andando sobre la espalda de su mamá. Este libro para principiantes utiliza vocabulario simple e imágenes divertidas para captar el interés y desarrollar las habilidades de lectores que recién empiezan a leer. Las locas travesuras, el humor y la información divertida hacen que esta lectura sea un placer. Los libros de National Geographic han tenido mucho éxito en la categoría competitiva de libros para principiantes, y este libro contribuye a este éxito con el mismo texto cuidadosamente nivelado e imágenes maravillosas. Ahora la serie se expande más allá de los niveles de la escuela primaria para llegar a los principios de la relación entre el niño y la lectura. Los libros Pre-Lectores de National Geographic utilizan la representación visual, la repetición y el reconocimiento para enseñar a los niños la base de esta hermosa habilidad.
Geraldine, The Music Mouse
by Leo LionniThe cheerful celebration of art, music, and cheese from beloved four-time Caldecott Honor-winner Leo Lionni. <P><P>While nibbling at a huge hunk of parmesan cheese, Geraldine uncovers a cheese statue of a mouse playing what seems to be a flute but on closer inspection is really its tail. That night Geraldine is woken by silver and gold sounds. “This must be music!” she says. And every night the cheese mouse fills Geraldine’s hideaway with beautiful music. Then one day her hungry mice friends ask her to share her cheese with them. Geraldine’s new love of music infuses her with a magic of her own and provides a satisfying conclusion to this delightful tale. <P><P>Lexile Measure: 0630
Brick By Brick
by Floyd Cooper Charles R. SmithThe compelling true story behind the building of the White House, a powerful part of history rarely taught. From Coretta Scott King Award winners Charles R. Smith Jr. and Floyd Cooper. <P><P>The home of the United States president was built by many hands, including those of slaves, who undertook this amazing achievement long before there were machines to do those same jobs. <P><P>Stirring and emotional, Floyd Cooper's stunning illustrations bring to life the faces of those who endured hard, brutal work when the profit of their labor was paid to the master, not the slave. The fact that many were able to purchase their freedom after earning money from learning a trade speaks to the strength of those individuals. They created this iconic emblem of America, brick by brick. <P><P>Includes an insightful author's note and a list of selected resources.
Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books
by Nancy Carpenter Kay WintersLearn about the early life of Abraham Lincoln in this picture book biography that Kirkus Reviews calls “a moving tribute to the power of books and words.” <P><P>In a tiny log cabin a boy listened with delight to the storytelling of his ma and pa. He traced letters in sand, snow, and dust. He borrowed books and walked miles to bring them back. <P><P>When he grew up, he became the sixteenth president of the United States. His name was Abraham Lincoln. <P><P>He loved books. They changed his life. He changed the world. <P><P>Lexile Measure: 700
A Tower of Giraffes: Animal Bunches
by Anna WrightA drove of pigs, a romp of otters, an ostentation of peacocks, and a tower of giraffes. . . . This clever book introduces young readers to some of the words we use to refer to animals in a group. The ink, watercolor, and fabric collage art is brightly colored and uniquely sets this fun book apart from the crowd. Each page presents information about an animal and its group behavior, such as how geese fly in a V-shape and honk to encourage the leaders, and that sometimes tens of thousand of flamingos meet up in one location. <P><P>Lexile Measure: AD940L
My Math [Grade K, Volume 1] (Elementary Math Connects Ser.)
by Carter McGraw-Hill EducationNIMAC-sourced textbook
My Math [Volume 2, Grade K] (Elementary Math Connects Ser.)
by Carter McGraw-Hill EducationNIMAC-sourced textbook
Bringing Words to Life, Second Edition: Robust Vocabulary Instruction
by Isabel L. Beck Margaret G. Mckeown Linda KucanHundreds of thousands of teachers have used this highly practical guide to help K-12 students enlarge their vocabulary and get involved in noticing, understanding, and using new words. Grounded in research, the book explains how to select words for instruction, introduce their meanings, and create engaging learning activities that promote both word knowledge and reading comprehension. The authors are trusted experts who draw on extensive experience in diverse classrooms and schools. Sample lessons and vignettes, children's literature suggestions, end-of-chapter summaries, and "Your Turn" learning activities enhance the book's utility as a classroom resource, professional development tool, or course text.New to This Edition*Reflects over a decade of advances in research-based vocabulary instruction.*Chapters on vocabulary and writing; assessment; and differentiating instruction for struggling readers and English language learners, including coverage of response to intervention (RTI).*Expanded discussions of content-area vocabulary and multiple-meaning words.*Many additional examples showing what robust instruction looks like in action.*Appendix with a useful menu of instructional activities.
The Barefoot Book of Animal Tales: From Around the World
by Amanda Hall Naomi AdlerFind out how a monkey gets the better of a crocodile, how an unassuming spider helps her community when all of the stronger animals fail, and how a rabbit is rewarded for making a special sacrifice. Each of the stories in this collection features different animals and each comes from a different culture. Funny, exciting and thought-provoking, Naomi Adler's retellings reflect her mastery of storytelling. Amanda Hall's beautiful and playful illustrations and borders capture the traditional motifs of each culture. The anthology combined with our new Animal Tales Audio Book CD makes a distinctive gift for animal lovers of any age.
A Black History Reader: 101 Questions You Never Thought To Ask
by Claud Anderson"A Black History Reader, Dr. Claud Anderson’s fifth book, was written to highlight and examine the ignored Social Construct on Race, its effects on Black Americans and strategies they can use to take advantage of its weakness. Using a Q&A format, Dr. Anderson focuses on the etiology of White racism imbedded within the Social Construct."--Publisher's website.