Author: Elizabeth Partridge
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1599906732
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Twelve-year-old Tracy-or Tuyet-has always felt different. The villagers in Vietnam called her con-lai, or "half-breed," because her father was an American GI. And she doesn't fit in with her adoptive family in California, either. But when Tracy and a friend discover a soldier's dogtag hidden among her father's things, it sets her past and her present on a collision course. Where should her broken heart come to rest? In a time and place she remembers only in her dreams? Or among the people she now calls family? Partridge's sensitive portrayal of a girl and her family grappling with the complicated legacy of war is as timely today as the events were decades ago.
Dogtag Summer
Author: Elizabeth Partridge
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1599906732
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Twelve-year-old Tracy-or Tuyet-has always felt different. The villagers in Vietnam called her con-lai, or "half-breed," because her father was an American GI. And she doesn't fit in with her adoptive family in California, either. But when Tracy and a friend discover a soldier's dogtag hidden among her father's things, it sets her past and her present on a collision course. Where should her broken heart come to rest? In a time and place she remembers only in her dreams? Or among the people she now calls family? Partridge's sensitive portrayal of a girl and her family grappling with the complicated legacy of war is as timely today as the events were decades ago.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1599906732
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Twelve-year-old Tracy-or Tuyet-has always felt different. The villagers in Vietnam called her con-lai, or "half-breed," because her father was an American GI. And she doesn't fit in with her adoptive family in California, either. But when Tracy and a friend discover a soldier's dogtag hidden among her father's things, it sets her past and her present on a collision course. Where should her broken heart come to rest? In a time and place she remembers only in her dreams? Or among the people she now calls family? Partridge's sensitive portrayal of a girl and her family grappling with the complicated legacy of war is as timely today as the events were decades ago.
Dogtag Summer
Author: Elizabeth Partridge
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1599901838
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
In the summer of 1980 before she starts junior high school in Santa Rosa, California, Tracy, who was adopted from Vietnam when she was six years old, finds an old ammo box with a dog tag and picture that bring up painful memories for both her Vietnam-veteran father and her.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1599901838
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
In the summer of 1980 before she starts junior high school in Santa Rosa, California, Tracy, who was adopted from Vietnam when she was six years old, finds an old ammo box with a dog tag and picture that bring up painful memories for both her Vietnam-veteran father and her.
Cabo and Coral Dog Days of Summer
Author: Dr. Udo Wahn
Publisher: CaboandCoral
ISBN: 0983384134
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Publisher: CaboandCoral
ISBN: 0983384134
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
The Book of Dog Magic
Author: Sophia
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738748706
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Enter the realm of dog magic, where you'll develop incredible relationships with your canine friends that allow you to know what your dogs are thinking, see through their eyes, heal physically and emotionally through your spiritual bond with them, and more. Filled with stories, spells, charms, and exercises, The Book of Dog Magic shows you how to understand your pets on a deep, even psychic, level. Join authors Sophia and Denny Sargent as they explore the history, mythology, and cultural impact of canines. Discover magical techniques to teach obedience, invoke your dog totem, and connect with a dog in the afterlife. You and your furry friends will love this comprehensive, easy-to-use guide.
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738748706
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Enter the realm of dog magic, where you'll develop incredible relationships with your canine friends that allow you to know what your dogs are thinking, see through their eyes, heal physically and emotionally through your spiritual bond with them, and more. Filled with stories, spells, charms, and exercises, The Book of Dog Magic shows you how to understand your pets on a deep, even psychic, level. Join authors Sophia and Denny Sargent as they explore the history, mythology, and cultural impact of canines. Discover magical techniques to teach obedience, invoke your dog totem, and connect with a dog in the afterlife. You and your furry friends will love this comprehensive, easy-to-use guide.
Three Days in Vietnam (XBooks: Total War)
Author: John DiConsiglio
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0531137600
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Vietnam War marked a tragic period in U.S. history. High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design and astonishing photos are the building blocks of the XBooks, a new series of books designed to engage and motivate reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. With topics based in science, history, and social studies, these action-packed books will help students unlock the power and pleasure of reading... and always ask for more!This is the story of one man who lost a friend and a leader in a massacre known as Hamburger Hill.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0531137600
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Vietnam War marked a tragic period in U.S. history. High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design and astonishing photos are the building blocks of the XBooks, a new series of books designed to engage and motivate reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. With topics based in science, history, and social studies, these action-packed books will help students unlock the power and pleasure of reading... and always ask for more!This is the story of one man who lost a friend and a leader in a massacre known as Hamburger Hill.
Words
Author: Dale D. Johnson
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429982607
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Written by respected authorities in the fields of education and literacy studies, Words: The Foundation of Literacy is a groundbreaking book for teachers, administrators, and education students. Dale and Bonnie Johnson present a fresh, inspiring reminder of why studying language (from word origins to word structure) is such a vital first step in the development of students' vocabulary, literacy, writing skills, and overall ability to learn. At a time when high-stakes testing has squeezed substance from many curricula, Johnson and Johnson provide ways to enhance students' understanding, interest, and appreciation of language and all its subtleties. Words explores how meaning in language is created by the use and interrelationships of words, phrases, and sentences, their denotations, connotations, implications, and ambiguities. From birth, most children exhibit a natural interest in language: its sounds, nuances, and unpredictable qualities. It is important to sustain, stimulate, and recapture that natural interest in the classroom, and Words provides a multitude of creative and practical techniques for doing so.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429982607
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Written by respected authorities in the fields of education and literacy studies, Words: The Foundation of Literacy is a groundbreaking book for teachers, administrators, and education students. Dale and Bonnie Johnson present a fresh, inspiring reminder of why studying language (from word origins to word structure) is such a vital first step in the development of students' vocabulary, literacy, writing skills, and overall ability to learn. At a time when high-stakes testing has squeezed substance from many curricula, Johnson and Johnson provide ways to enhance students' understanding, interest, and appreciation of language and all its subtleties. Words explores how meaning in language is created by the use and interrelationships of words, phrases, and sentences, their denotations, connotations, implications, and ambiguities. From birth, most children exhibit a natural interest in language: its sounds, nuances, and unpredictable qualities. It is important to sustain, stimulate, and recapture that natural interest in the classroom, and Words provides a multitude of creative and practical techniques for doing so.
A Dog Year
Author: Jon Katz
Publisher: Villard
ISBN: 1588361144
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
“Change loves me, defines and stalks me like a laser-guided smart bomb. It comes at me in all forms, suddenly and with enormous impact, from making shifts in work to having and raising a kid to buying a cabin on a distant mountaintop. Sometimes, change comes on four legs.” In his popular and widely praised Running to the Mountain, Jon Katz wrote of the strength and support he found in the massive forms of his two yellow Labrador retrievers, Julius and Stanley. When the Labs were six and seven, a breeder who’d read his book contacted Katz to say she had a dog that was meant for him—a two-year-old border collie named Devon, well bred but high-strung and homeless. Katz already had a full canine complement, but instinct overruled reason, and soon thereafter he brought Devon home. A Dog Year: Twelve Months, Four Dogs, and Me is the story of how Devon and Jon—and Julius and Stanley—came to terms with each other. It shows how a man discovered a lot about himself through one dog (and then another) whose temperament seemed as different from his own as day is from night. It is a story of trust and understanding, of life and death, of continuity and change. It is by turns insightful, hilarious, and deeply moving. BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Jon Katz's Going Home.
Publisher: Villard
ISBN: 1588361144
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
“Change loves me, defines and stalks me like a laser-guided smart bomb. It comes at me in all forms, suddenly and with enormous impact, from making shifts in work to having and raising a kid to buying a cabin on a distant mountaintop. Sometimes, change comes on four legs.” In his popular and widely praised Running to the Mountain, Jon Katz wrote of the strength and support he found in the massive forms of his two yellow Labrador retrievers, Julius and Stanley. When the Labs were six and seven, a breeder who’d read his book contacted Katz to say she had a dog that was meant for him—a two-year-old border collie named Devon, well bred but high-strung and homeless. Katz already had a full canine complement, but instinct overruled reason, and soon thereafter he brought Devon home. A Dog Year: Twelve Months, Four Dogs, and Me is the story of how Devon and Jon—and Julius and Stanley—came to terms with each other. It shows how a man discovered a lot about himself through one dog (and then another) whose temperament seemed as different from his own as day is from night. It is a story of trust and understanding, of life and death, of continuity and change. It is by turns insightful, hilarious, and deeply moving. BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Jon Katz's Going Home.
A Dog's Best Friend
Author: Lisa Rosenthal
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
ISBN: 161374160X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Owning a pet can teach a child responsibility, patience, confidence, and the satisfaction of a job well done—and best of all, it's fun! Over 60 inventive activities and crafts such as Can Do Canine Show and Dog Day Story teach kids about taking care of their pooch pal while promoting a long-lasting relationship. Games such as musical chairs, burying bones together, and throwing a frisbee and flyball; fun things to make such as a rag rug, a pooch pillow, and a puppy bed; and yummy treats to cook such as crunchy dog biscuits and a dog food cake get kids involved with taking care of their dog's needs while teaching healthy care-giving techniques and fostering a deep friendship. In addition, A Dog's Best Friend includes information about dog obedience training; a reading list of children's animal books; listings of Web sites, pet-care resources, and animal organizations and events; and amusing trivia for dog lovers.
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
ISBN: 161374160X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Owning a pet can teach a child responsibility, patience, confidence, and the satisfaction of a job well done—and best of all, it's fun! Over 60 inventive activities and crafts such as Can Do Canine Show and Dog Day Story teach kids about taking care of their pooch pal while promoting a long-lasting relationship. Games such as musical chairs, burying bones together, and throwing a frisbee and flyball; fun things to make such as a rag rug, a pooch pillow, and a puppy bed; and yummy treats to cook such as crunchy dog biscuits and a dog food cake get kids involved with taking care of their dog's needs while teaching healthy care-giving techniques and fostering a deep friendship. In addition, A Dog's Best Friend includes information about dog obedience training; a reading list of children's animal books; listings of Web sites, pet-care resources, and animal organizations and events; and amusing trivia for dog lovers.
Collins Cobuild Advanced Dictionary of English
Author: Harper Collins Publishers
Publisher: Gramedia Pustaka Utama
ISBN: 6020323293
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1676
Book Description
This dictionary of American English is designed to help learners write and speak accurate and up-to-date English. • Ideal for upper-intermediate and advanced learners of English • Based on the Collins 4.5-billion-word database, the Collins Corpus • Up-to-date coverage of today’s English, with all words and phrases explained in full sentences • Authentic examples from the Collins Corpus show how English is really used • Extensive help with grammar, including plural forms and verb infl ections • Fully illustrated Word Web and Picture Dictionary boxes provide additional information on vocabulary and key concepts • Vocabulary-building features encourage students to improve their accuracy and fl uency: †- Word Partnership notes highlight important collocations †- Thesaurus entries offer synonyms and antonyms for common words †- Usage notes explain different meanings and uses of the word • Supplements on Grammar, Writing, Speaking, Words That Frequently Appear on TOEFL® and TOEIC®, Text Messaging and Emoticons
Publisher: Gramedia Pustaka Utama
ISBN: 6020323293
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1676
Book Description
This dictionary of American English is designed to help learners write and speak accurate and up-to-date English. • Ideal for upper-intermediate and advanced learners of English • Based on the Collins 4.5-billion-word database, the Collins Corpus • Up-to-date coverage of today’s English, with all words and phrases explained in full sentences • Authentic examples from the Collins Corpus show how English is really used • Extensive help with grammar, including plural forms and verb infl ections • Fully illustrated Word Web and Picture Dictionary boxes provide additional information on vocabulary and key concepts • Vocabulary-building features encourage students to improve their accuracy and fl uency: †- Word Partnership notes highlight important collocations †- Thesaurus entries offer synonyms and antonyms for common words †- Usage notes explain different meanings and uses of the word • Supplements on Grammar, Writing, Speaking, Words That Frequently Appear on TOEFL® and TOEIC®, Text Messaging and Emoticons
The New American Webster Handy College Dictionary
Author: Philip D. Morehead
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780451219053
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 850
Book Description
The Essential Dictionary for Every School, College, Office, and Home—With More Than 16 Million Copies In Print! Inside The New American Webster Handy College Dictionary you’ll find more features than any other pocket dictionary, including: • Boxed inserts on etymologies and language usage • Pronunciation key on each page • Current phrases, slang, and scientific terms • Special notes on word origins • World gazetteer PLUS • Tables of weights and measurements • Languages and language families • Tables of signs and symbols • Forms of address • Comprehensive listing of abbreviations ...AND MORE! With highly readable type, clear, precise definitions, and easy-to-follow advice on correct usage and grammar, this handy dictionary is the world’s most authoritative tool for mastering the English language.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780451219053
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 850
Book Description
The Essential Dictionary for Every School, College, Office, and Home—With More Than 16 Million Copies In Print! Inside The New American Webster Handy College Dictionary you’ll find more features than any other pocket dictionary, including: • Boxed inserts on etymologies and language usage • Pronunciation key on each page • Current phrases, slang, and scientific terms • Special notes on word origins • World gazetteer PLUS • Tables of weights and measurements • Languages and language families • Tables of signs and symbols • Forms of address • Comprehensive listing of abbreviations ...AND MORE! With highly readable type, clear, precise definitions, and easy-to-follow advice on correct usage and grammar, this handy dictionary is the world’s most authoritative tool for mastering the English language.