Author: Colin McNaughtonPublisher:
ISBN: 9780744577822
Category : Children's poetry, English
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
Who's Been Sleeping in My Porridge?
Author: Colin McNaughtonPublisher:
ISBN: 9780744577822
Category : Children's poetry, English
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
Pocket Poems
Author: Bobbi KatzPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101631643
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
This lively collection is packed with kid-friendly, "pocket-sized" poems of eight lines or less by such well-known poets as Eve Merriam, Karla Kuskin, and the anthologist herself, Bobbi Katz. The easy-to-memorize, pint-sized poems reflect many different facets of children's lives and are embellished with witty, winning art by the beloved Marylin Hafner, making a package that will be welcomed by children and their teachers.
Challenging the Gifted Child
Author: Margaret StevensPublisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 184642853X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Gifted children are quick on the uptake, can be frustrated by repetition and easily become impatient when unchallenged. Challenging the Gifted Child outlines a tried and tested approach for encouraging able children to focus their active minds in a productive way and discover the joy and value of reading. The author explains the criteria for choosing appropriate reading for the child and describes ways to help deepen their understanding of both literature and language. Using examples from the author's extensive experience, this book encourages the development of independent learning skills and will help parents and educators to create a personalized reading programme for a gifted child at home or small groups of children in school. Photocopiable materials are included, along with samples of reading lists for different age groups. This book provides practical advice for working with advanced young readers and will be an ideal resource for anyone who has responsibility for educating a gifted child.
Miraculous Wonders
Author: Cecelia Frances PagePublisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450236812
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
MIRACULOUS WONDERS is a fascinating and worthwhile book of 65 stories and articles. HUMAN INTEREST TOPICS are: The Eccentric Individual, The Skater, Shelleys Baby, Hermans Telescope, The Shoe Factory, Neighborly Deeds, The Birthday Cards, Robins Choices, Contemporary Super Stars, Fond Memories, Danielle The Seamstress, Romance During A Journey, Felicity Met Alex In The Fourth Dimension, The Journalist and The Enlightened Poet. ADVENTURE TOPICS are: Swiss Pilot Takes To The Skies, Traveling In A Trailer, Raptures At Ebb Tide, Unusual Dreams, Traveling Adventures, Adventures At Sea and Walking Adventures. SCIENTIFIC, NATURE AND HEALTH TOPICS are Healthy Exercises For The Brain, Scientists Observe Space Spheres, Titans Weather Is Almost Earth-like, Lets Preserve Earths Trees, Eclipses, Microscopes Are Valuable, The Nearby Pond, Cats Have Unusual Perception, Different Kinds Of Energy, Insects Respond, Healing Power, Encounter With A Space Being, Awareness About Nature, Bear Country, Zebras Are Interesting, The Vegetarian Banquet, Intergalactic Experiences, Snow Country, Training Elephants and The Healing Spring. HISTORICAL AND POLITICAL TOPICS are The Emancipation, Historical Awareness About Greece and The American Economy. MUSIC AND ARTISTIC TOPICS are The Artists Studio, Melodrama Experience, Concentric Rings, Tango Dancing, Some Musical Instruments, The Special Photographs, Participating In An Orchestra and Music Can Uplift You. PHILOSOPHICAL AND MYSTICAL TOPICS are Awakenings, Transparent Reality, Metaphysics Will Enlighten You, Unusual Dreams, Blessed Trinity and Reincarnation Exists. OTHER TOPICS are Bogus Sweep Stakes Prize Is A Scam, An Imaginary Experience, Bedtime Stories and Wonders In The World.
The First Reader
Author: Martha Adelaide HoltonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Readers
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
The Seven Wise Scholars
Author: Ascott Robert Hope MoncrieffPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
The Crank Case
Author: Harry DeMaioPublisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1787053288
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
Christmas at the lavish Polar Paradise resort in the Shetlands, home of Bearoness Belinda Béarnaise Bruin Bear (nee Black); wife of Octavius Bear and mother of twin Cubs Arabella and McTavish. The entire Octavian team is on board including the Artificial Intelligence System Ursula 7. The hotel is packed with celebrating guests. It's a time for friendship and peaceful reflection as well as jubilant and spontaneous fun and enjoyment. Unfortunately, it's also a time for destructive and murderous pranks by characters calling themselves the Cranks. Obviously set on harassing Belinda, Octavius and the Cubs, they are bent on damage, injury and death for the holidays. Who are they? What are they up to and why? Octavius, his team, friends and the police all seek to find out and put a stop to it while the holiday festivities carry on. Merry Christmas; Jolly Boxing Day and Happy New Year!
New Seasons Workbook 2 , 2 /e
Author: ManujaPublisher: Pearson Education India
ISBN: 9788131701249
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
There's an Awful Lot of Weirdos in Our Neighbourhood
Author: Colin McNaughtonPublisher:
ISBN: 9780744590883
Category : Children's poetry, English
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
In this zany book there are over 60 verses and some of the weirdest characters you're ever likely to meet. There's the Jolly Giant, the Elibird, the Human Siren, Borer the Explorer, Nosey Porker, Mugsy O'Shea and many, many more
King Winston and the Knights of the Square Table
Author: Harvey Kim KnoblochPublisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595247253
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Like the movie American Beauty, this novel focuses on a dysfunctional family. While providing for his family financially, the father Douglas, is in constant search of new and younger women for sexual gratification. The mother, Vicky, is discontent with her life and betrayed relationship, and in anger has a relationship with Douglas's co-worker in retaliation for his infidelity. She struggles with trying to find her freedom and leaving the security of the relationship. Robert and Barbara are teenagers trying to understand their family, although both of them are having adolescent problems of their own. Only young Winston, in his imaginary kingdom of fantastic creatures such as Sir Rhinoceros and other magical creatures have made any sense of his family.