If you have ever wondered how to teach comprehension strategies to primary-age children, read on. First, imagine a primary-grade classroom where all the children are engaged "and "motivated; where the buzz of excited, emerging readers fills the air; where simultaneously words are sounded out and connections are made between the books of their ...
""I believe in the power of collaborative classroom communities where everyone's ideas are valued and respected. But had you been in my classroom that day, you'd have never known it. You'd have thought I believed that I was the one with all the answers."" Effective, intentional teaching begins with a strong set of beliefs, but even the best ...
This is the true story of the Alaskan dogsled team that made the historic 1925 journey across Alaska to retrieve medicine during a diphtheria epidemic. The difficult and dangerous 674-mile journey made by the team and their human leader, Leonhard Seppala, became the inspiration of the Alaskan Iditarod. Illustrations accompany the text.
Welcome to the Zoo School-where students have zookeepers for teachers and animals for textbooks! Ursula, Kitty, Robin, Leo, and Drake have just entered this very strange school, and right away they know something fishy is going on. The desks have animals in them, the cupboards are filled with animal food, and the classroom smells like, well . . . ...
Describes a river in Alaska and the life that it supports, emphasizing how the living things around it are connected and dependent upon it for their survival.
This is a passionate and vivid account of traveling within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the largest and most pristine wilderness region in the United States.
Readers can explore mountains and glaciers, the Arctic tundra of Alaska, and the wildlife that live there, in this book filled with state facts and supplementary information. Full color.
An exploration of the early life of two polar bear cubs. At first, their protective mother keeps the baby polar bears in a cave and cares for them, but as they grow stronger, their mother takes them out of the den for lessons in such things as hunting and swimming in order to prepare them for life on their own. Color illustrations accompany the ...
An informative look at the most holy of Christian holidays. After reading about the events of Jesus' death and resurrection, children learn how Easter got its name and about the practices and traditions that arc a part of the holiday in different parts of the world. Ages 3-8.
The roots of the current National Wildlife Refuge System were formed in 1903 by Theodore Roosevelt, who wanted to keep our most important habitats "forever wild". Devoted primarily to protecting wildlife, wetlands, and open spaces, refuges offer unrivaled opportunities for visitors to observe and learn about our natural world. There are now more ...
As the son of an international special forces agent, Justin has seen the dangers in the world first hand. He's been to more schools than he can count and can't talk to a girl to save his life. But when Justin's father is left for dead by his employers, it is Justin who must find the courage to rescue him.
Numerous rare wilderness experiences, wildlife spectacles, and a selection of the author's photographs highlight this informative memoir of thirteen years living in Alaska and exploring Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Illustrated.
As the leader of the most covert black ops team in the world, Justin has devoted his life to saving others. In this series he discovers that not only was he once the most powerful villain of ancient civilization, but also: his enemies are back!
""Are trees alive? How do they breathe? They don't have noses."" And so begins a conversation between the author and her daughter that leads to a remarkable discovery: Trees are like children in so many ways! They may look very different from people, but trees have roots that hold them to the ground like feet and leaves that blow in the wind like ...
Although Ms. Snickle insists that there be no secret telling in her classroom, one student sets out to learn, and expose, the secrets of her classmates--and of Ms. Snickle herself.
Here is the book that answers the age-old question: What should I bring? Foodies Rae Katherine Eighmey and Debbie Miller first combed through hundreds of folksy cookbooks - often spiral-bound or home-made - compiled by church and community groups around the Midwest. Then they tested hundreds of the most popular recipes before winnowing the list ...
This is a passionate and vivid account of traveling within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the largest and most pristine wilderness region in the United States.
Twenty powerful teen-talks cover essential issues - from the truths of Christianity to temptation, family, choices, community, and more - all through a memorable, hands-on approach. These interactive messages are lively, clear, and relevant for teenagers. Youth leaders need not special training or speaking abilities, and the flexible outlines ...
"A unique title for young listeners and readers, this book is certain to enhance collections on Alaskan animals, seasons, ecosystems, and life cycles".--"School Library Journal".
Implementing a Successful Marketing Strategy is an authoritative, insiders perspective on devising, developing, and executing an effective long-term marketing strategy for your company. Featuring CMOs representing some of the top companies in the nation, this book provides best practices for creating unique business messages, knowing your target ...
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