Author: Gerald McDermott
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
ISBN: 9780689839078
Category : Aztec mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this retelling of an Aztec myth, Lord of the Night sends Wind to free the four musicians that the Sun is holding prisoner so they can bring joy to the world.
Musicians of the Sun
Author: Gerald McDermott
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
ISBN: 9780689839078
Category : Aztec mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this retelling of an Aztec myth, Lord of the Night sends Wind to free the four musicians that the Sun is holding prisoner so they can bring joy to the world.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
ISBN: 9780689839078
Category : Aztec mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this retelling of an Aztec myth, Lord of the Night sends Wind to free the four musicians that the Sun is holding prisoner so they can bring joy to the world.
Gerald McDermott and YOU
Author: Jon C. Stott
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313058911
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Playing on the phrase, the author and you which is a commonly taught reading comprehension strategy that teaches the learner how to look at the words of an author and make inferences about what is being said, this new series will assist the teacher and teacher librarian in understanding the underlying purposes of the author as they prepare learning activities for their students. The series that will focus primarily on books for the elementary age child (K-6) will feature insights into the author's background, purposes and goals in writing his books. By furnishing an overview of the author's works, the books in the series will give teachers the big picture. Each book will feature personal information about the author, including insight into why he writes the type of books he does plus lesson plans and/or activities for each of the author's books featured. These lessons will stress the particular interest of the author and the author and you (the teacher) will build a collaborative instructional relationship using the material provided. Each book will be written by the featured author or in close collaboration with him. The first book in the series features the life and work of Gerald McDermott, Caldecott winning picture book author. It discusses his life and work and the researching, writing, and illustrating of each book. Discussion of children's reading development, including strategies and visual literacies, and lesson plans and activities for each title provide practical help. This book provides a fascinating window into the life and work of the beloved children's author and gives insight into Anansi, Arrow to the Sun, Raven, Creation and all of his wonderful tales. Grades K-6.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313058911
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Playing on the phrase, the author and you which is a commonly taught reading comprehension strategy that teaches the learner how to look at the words of an author and make inferences about what is being said, this new series will assist the teacher and teacher librarian in understanding the underlying purposes of the author as they prepare learning activities for their students. The series that will focus primarily on books for the elementary age child (K-6) will feature insights into the author's background, purposes and goals in writing his books. By furnishing an overview of the author's works, the books in the series will give teachers the big picture. Each book will feature personal information about the author, including insight into why he writes the type of books he does plus lesson plans and/or activities for each of the author's books featured. These lessons will stress the particular interest of the author and the author and you (the teacher) will build a collaborative instructional relationship using the material provided. Each book will be written by the featured author or in close collaboration with him. The first book in the series features the life and work of Gerald McDermott, Caldecott winning picture book author. It discusses his life and work and the researching, writing, and illustrating of each book. Discussion of children's reading development, including strategies and visual literacies, and lesson plans and activities for each title provide practical help. This book provides a fascinating window into the life and work of the beloved children's author and gives insight into Anansi, Arrow to the Sun, Raven, Creation and all of his wonderful tales. Grades K-6.
Race and Covenant: Recovering the Religious Roots for American Reconciliation
Author: Gerald McDermott
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781880595220
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781880595220
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Arrow to the Sun
Author: Gerald McDermott
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9780812401028
Category : Folk literature, Pueblo
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An adaptation of the Pueblo Indian myth that explains how the spirit of the Lord of the Sun was brought to the world of men.
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9780812401028
Category : Folk literature, Pueblo
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An adaptation of the Pueblo Indian myth that explains how the spirit of the Lord of the Sun was brought to the world of men.
Monkey
Author: Gerald McDermott
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0152165967
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Monkey is hungry for mangoes. Crocodile is hungry for Monkey! Can Monkey fill he belly with delicious mangoes and escape Crcodile's shart teeth? -- Jacket flap.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0152165967
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Monkey is hungry for mangoes. Crocodile is hungry for Monkey! Can Monkey fill he belly with delicious mangoes and escape Crcodile's shart teeth? -- Jacket flap.
Papagayo
Author: Gerald McDermott
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547351399
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
The mischievous parrot Papagayo spends his days playing in the jungle and disturbing the sleeping night creatures with his raucous cries. But when the ferocious moon-dog begins to devour the moon, only Papagayo knows how to save it. The night creatures learn that he’s a good friend to have--even if he is a bit NOISY.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547351399
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
The mischievous parrot Papagayo spends his days playing in the jungle and disturbing the sleeping night creatures with his raucous cries. But when the ferocious moon-dog begins to devour the moon, only Papagayo knows how to save it. The night creatures learn that he’s a good friend to have--even if he is a bit NOISY.
Raven
Author: Gerald McDermott
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547351194
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Raven, the trickster, wants to give people the gift of light. But can he find out where Sky Chief keeps it? And if he does, will he be able to escape without being discovered? His dream seems impossible, but if anyone can find a way to bring light to the world, wise and clever Raven can!
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547351194
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Raven, the trickster, wants to give people the gift of light. But can he find out where Sky Chief keeps it? And if he does, will he be able to escape without being discovered? His dream seems impossible, but if anyone can find a way to bring light to the world, wise and clever Raven can!
Jabuti the Tortoise
Author:
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0152053743
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A rain forest fable from Caldecott medalist Gerald McDermott
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0152053743
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A rain forest fable from Caldecott medalist Gerald McDermott
Zomo the Rabbit
Author: Gerald McDermott
Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books
ISBN: 9780152010119
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Zomo the Rabbit, an African trickster, sets out to gain wisdom.
Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books
ISBN: 9780152010119
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Zomo the Rabbit, an African trickster, sets out to gain wisdom.
World Religions
Author: Gerald R McDermott
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1401675530
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
An essential and concise introduction to eight of the world's major religions. For the Christian, there's value in learning about different religions and unfamiliar expressions of belief. First of all, it gives us a greater understanding of the world we live in. But a study of other faiths can also deepen our own while making us more effective witnesses to those who don't share a belief in Christ. In World Religions, Gerald R. McDermott explains what you need to understand about major world religions so that you can be equipped to engage people of other faiths. McDermott offers an overview of the central beliefs of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto. Features include: Insights from members of each religious community. Discussions of each religion's major traditions, rituals, and leaders. A glossary of important terms.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1401675530
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
An essential and concise introduction to eight of the world's major religions. For the Christian, there's value in learning about different religions and unfamiliar expressions of belief. First of all, it gives us a greater understanding of the world we live in. But a study of other faiths can also deepen our own while making us more effective witnesses to those who don't share a belief in Christ. In World Religions, Gerald R. McDermott explains what you need to understand about major world religions so that you can be equipped to engage people of other faiths. McDermott offers an overview of the central beliefs of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto. Features include: Insights from members of each religious community. Discussions of each religion's major traditions, rituals, and leaders. A glossary of important terms.