Author: D. J. Steinberg
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 044848921X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

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Follows a child through all the big first grade moments.

Author: Nancy Carlson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0142412732
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

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After the first day of first grade, Henry's not sure how he feels about it. The teacher isn't like his kindergarten teacher, and the fifth-graders hog the monkey bars. But as Henry tells his mother about a new friend who likes soccer and about how he'll learn to read books, he begins to realize that maybe first grade won't be so bad after all.

Author: Tony Johnston
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545565723
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

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From award-winning author Tony Johnston and David Walker comes the perfect book for first time First Graders! Kindergarten? Done! "I'm zooming off to first grade now.I need about five friendsto play good games like hide-and-sneakand where-the-sidewalk-ends."Tony Johnston's playful stanzas meet with David Walker's joyful art to create a remarkable foray into first grade--with all its peaks and valleys. There's reading and counting, sure, but also show-and-tell, singing, crafts, and of course, recess! Watch out everyone, 'cause first grade, here I come!

Author: D.J. Steinberg
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0448456249
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

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Get ready for school with these fun poems! Includes a sheet of stickers! This adorable picture book celebrates all the familiar milestones and moments shared by every single kindergartener. Whether it's the first-day-of-school jitters or the hundredth-day-of-school party, every aspect of the kindergarten experience is introduced with a light and funny poem--not to mention charming illustrations.

Author: Denise Vega
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780316985598
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224

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Imagine if all your personal thoughts about crushes, fears, enemies, and even kissing practice ended up on the Internet for everyone to read. That's what happens to Erin Swift when her super-secret blog and all of her musings on navigating the treacherous waters of seventh grade--including her feelings about herself, her best friend Jillian, her crushes, and growing up--are accidentally uploaded for the whole school to see! Written with warm, knowing humor, this story perfectly captures seventh grade life.

Author: Baby Professor
Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1541994639
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73

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Dive into the pivotal moments of American industrialization with this Grade 7 history book. Examine the evolution of railroads and their profound influence on the country's development from the 1800s to the 1900s. The text discusses early railroads, monumental projects like the Transcontinental Railroad, and the resultant shifts in commerce, transportation, and regulation. It provides a comprehensive look at key figures and pivotal legislation such as the Interstate Commerce Act. Essential for teachers and librarians, this resource supports a deeper understanding of America's transformative years. Enrich your library today!

Author: Sarah M. Klerk
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1483304396
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 145

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Quick solutions for developing career-minded students! Ask most preteens and teenagers about life after high school, and you’re likely to get blank looks or bored shrugs. Spark excitement and help kids feel motivated about staying in school by making the college or career connection come alive with this indispensable resource that takes the guesswork out of career awareness counseling. Chock-full of ready-to-use lessons, this book gives busy teachers, school counselors, and parents succinct lessons that generate deep discussion and inquiry about the real world of post-secondary education and work. Extensively researched topics provide frank data and straightforward advice on wages, cost-of-living realities, job market projections, and promising new careers to help students match their interests and abilities to suitable career paths. You’ll get students, even those that are struggling, college and career-ready with 20-minute lessons for advisory, afterschool, and mentoring settings Talking points, reflections, and conversation starters to identify interests and abilities Skills assessments and job training requirements to help students make informed decisions about future career paths A companion website with downloadable forms for easy instruction Use this one-of-a-kind, indispensible resource to curb drop out rates and help students take charge of their futures! "The content is valuable for ALL students, including academically at-risk students, to prepare and motivate them for their future. This book is pragmatic, the activities and topics are engaging and on target, and the information is spot on." —Claudia J. Thompson, Academic Officer Peninsula School District, Gig Harbor, WA "As a principal, I find myself having routine conversations with students, counselors, parents, and business owners about what the 21st-century graduate needs to be able to do in the world of work. This book provides a practical, hands-on approach that is easy to understand and provides a ‘wake-up call’ about the importance of education. I recommend this book to students, parents, and practitioners from the middle school level through adulthood!" —Steve Knobl, Principal Pasco County Schools, New Port Richey, FL

Author: Alison Pollet
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545376920
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182

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In this paperback debut, Alison Pollet brings us the story of an observant uptown girl named Penelope, whose posh upbringing can't protect her from changes at home and at school.It's 1981, and nothing is going right in Penelope's life. She has just started seventh grade at Elston Prep, and she and her best friend Stacy aren't getting along. Stacy is all caught up in who's wearing what to whose Bar Mitzvah, and has even become friends with Annabella and Pia, two of the biggest snobs at Elston! At home, things are no better: there's a new mother's helper to contend with, and Penelope's little brother Nathaniel just won't leave her alone. And when her parents are at home--which is rare--all they do is fight.

Author: Rebecca L. Thomas
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 3583

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Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.

Author: Bob Balaban
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0670012718
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258

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From award-winning actor/producer Balaban comes a hilarious new series. When nerdy 12-year-old Charlie Drinkwater spontaneously morphs into a giant sea creature, the big question is: could this be his ticket to popularity at last? Illustrations.