Educational: First / native language: Literature studies
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Come with Me Poems for a Journey
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£999.99
Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. The Earth Under Sky Bears Feet
Book SynopsisA thoughtful collection that eloquently bears out the theme of unity of all creatures. —School Library JournalNative American elders will tell you there is as much to see in the night as in the familiar light of day, and here Abenaki storyteller and American Book Award recipient Joseph Bruchac offers twelve unforgettable stories of the living earth seen from the sky.From the Mohawk and Missisquoi peoples of the Northeastern United States to the Pima, Cochiti Pueblo, and Navajo people of the Southwest to the Subarctic Inuit, these pieces reflect an awe and appreciation of the natural world. Locker''s deeply hued paintings burst with the beauty of night. —The Horn Book
£7.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Free at Last Stories and Songs of Emancipation
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£999.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Whats So Special About Dickens
Book SynopsisMichael Rosen’s lively exploration of Dickens, reissued in an accessible new format for young middle-grade readers.From the Artful Dodger to Miss Havisham to Scrooge, Charles Dickens brought some of our favorite fictional characters to life. But what inspired him? Who was the man behind the pen? Michael Rosen’s chatty and engaging narrative helps answer these questions and explores the world of Dickens and four of his best-loved books: A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations.
£7.59
National Geographic Kids The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Book SynopsisJeffrey Thompson's shimmering illustrations enhance the drama of Longfellow's immortal rhyme.
£9.72
William B Eerdmans Publishing Co A River of Words The Story of William Carlos
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£13.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Blue Sky White Stars
Book SynopsisAn inspiring and patriotic tribute to the beauty of the American flag, a symbol of America’s history, landscape, and people, illustrated by New York Times bestselling and Caldecott-honor winning artist Kadir Nelson Wonderfully spare, deceptively simple verses pair with richly evocative paintings to celebrate the iconic imagery of our nation, beginning with the American flag. Each spread, sumptuously illustrated by award-winning artist Kadir Nelson, depicts a stirring tableau, from the view of the Statue of Library at Ellis Island to civil rights marchers shoulder to shoulder, to a spacecraft at Cape Canaveral blasting off. This book is an ode to America then and now, from sea to shining sea.
£18.04
The University Press of Kentucky An Appalachian Mother Goose
Book SynopsisJames Still, long known for his ability to bring the rhythmic and evocative language of the Appalachian region onto the page, now brings fresh life to these rhymes.This new Mother Goose introduces readers to the delights of gooseberry pie, the festivities of Jockey Day, and the dangers of witch-broom.
£999.99
Holiday House Inc Here in Harlem
Book SynopsisAcclaimed writer Walter Dean Myers celebrates the people of Harlem with these powerful and soulful first-person poems in the voices of the residents who make up the legendary neighborhood: basketball players, teachers, mail carriers, jazz artists, maids, veterans, nannies, students, and more. Exhilarating and electric, these poems capture the energy and resilience of a neighborhood and a people.
£999.99
Holiday House Inc A Childs Christmas in Wales Gift Edition
Book SynopsisThe enduring holiday classic, lavishly illustrated by multiple Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hyman, is now available in a gift edition for a new generation of readers. This nostalgic recollection of Christmas past by celebrated Welsh poet Dylan Thomas evokes the beauty and tradition of the season at every turn: the warmth of a family gathering; the loveliness of a mistletoe-decked home; the predictability of cats by the fire; the mischief and fun of children left to their own devices; and the sheer delight of gifts--be they Useful or Useless. Readers will cherish this beautiful hardcover edition of the classic A Child''s Christmas in Walescomplete with gold-foil stars, a debossed, glossy front picture, and sparkling snowflakes. Once inside, readers are rewarded with stunning, midnight-blue endpapers sprinkled with a flurry of more snowflakes. This book is a must-have gift for the season. Brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott medalist Trina Schart Hyman with a combination of more than 40 full-color and sepia-toned images, this beautiful edition of Thomas''s beloved classic will enchant readers of all ages, year after year.An ALA Notable Book.
£13.49
Penguin Putnam Inc A Is for America
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£8.46
P & R Publishing Co (Presbyterian & Reformed) Study Guide
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£12.31
Pelican Publishing Co Texas Night Before Christmas Night Before
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£17.09
Academy Chicago Publishers The Childrens Shakespeare
Book SynopsisIn this volume, Edith Nesbit sets out to make 11 of Shakespeare's plays more accessible to young children, without sacrificing the essential elements. Each are no longer than 10 pages and written in modern English to encourange children to discover for themselves the magic of Shakespeare.
£999.99
Wynstones Press Spring
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£12.14
Wynstones Press Autumn
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£999.99
Wynstones Press Winter
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£12.23
Wynstones Press Sindrift
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£14.76
Wynstones Press Gateways
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£12.35
John Wiley & Sons Inc Whole Novels for the Whole Class
Book SynopsisWork with students at all levels to help them read novels Whole Novels is a practical, field-tested guide to implementing a student-centered literature program that promotes critical thinking and literary understanding through the study of novels with middle school students.Table of ContentsAbout the Author vii Acknowledgments ix Introduction 1 Part 1 Essential Practices 11 1 A Case for Whole Novels for the Whole Class 13 Parts of the Whole: My Annual Curriculum Map 30 2 Selecting the Right Books—Five Dimensions of Good Chemistry 35 3 Authentic Note Taking—Three Levels of Thinking, Three Levels of Response 68 Parts of the Whole: A View of Whole Novel Study from Start to Finish 102 4 Whole Novel Discussions—Everyone Has a Voice 107 Parts of the Whole: Lessons from Beginning Teachers on Whole Novels 136 5 Making the Writing Connection—Harnessing Students’ Drive to Say Something 141 Part 2 Making Whole Novels Work in Real-world Contexts 177 6 Setting Expectations, Building Accountability—The Launch and Beyond 179 Parts of the Whole: My Classroom Setup 207 7 Developing Students’ Critical Reading and Comprehension—Activities We Do along the Way 214 Parts of the Whole: Integrating Technology 249 8 Differentiating for Diversity—Whole Novels for All Students 253 9 Analyzing the Results—What We Know and Where We Can Go 296 Appendices 313 Appendix A: Transcription of Whole Novel Discussion Notes 315 Appendix B: Spanish Translation of the Parent Letter 325 Appendix C: Notes Worksheet for Picture Book Study 327 Appendix D: Directions for Plot Charting Activity 329 Appendix E: Seeker Opportunity Assignment Choices 330 Appendix F: Student-Designed “Book Report” 332 Appendix G: Variations on a Theme Assignment 339 Appendix H: Hero’s Journey Cycle Activity 341 References 343 Index 345
£999.99
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company The Undefeated
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2020 Caldecott Medal A 2020 Newbery Honor Book Winner of the 2020 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award The Newbery Award-winning author of THE CROSSOVER pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree. Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes. The text is also peppered with references to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others, offering deeper insights into the accomplishments of the past, while bringing stark attention to the endurance and spirit of those surviving and thriving in the present. Robust back matter at the end provides valuable historical context and additional detail f
£17.09
HarperCollins Espanol Sembrando historias Pura Belpre bibliotecaria y
Book SynopsisRECIPIENT OF THE PURA BELPRÉ HONOR * A Today Show''s Best Kids'' Books of 2019 * Indie Next List Pick * Junior Library Guild Selection * Sigue la vida y el legado de Pura Belpré, la primera bibliotecaria puertorriqueña de la ciudad de Nueva York.Cuando llegó a Estados Unidos en el año 1921, Pura trajo consigo los cuentos folklóricos de su tierra natal, Puerto Rico. Encontró su nuevo hogar en la Biblioteca Pública de Nueva York como ayudante bilingüe. Logró que sus relatos se convirtieran en libros y esparció las semillas de sus historias por todo el país. Hoy día, es
£999.99
National Geographic Kids Beneath the Waves
Book SynopsisThrough stunning images and lyrical text, this beautiful collection celebrates the ocean and the amazing animal and plant life found in its waters, the role the ocean plays on Earth, and the importance of conservation.Open this charming read-aloud book and you''ll find amazing animal profiles, whimsical poetry, stunning photography, plus fascinating information about the wondrous creatures that call the ocean home. Starting with the seashore and journeying through the ocean''s zones, readers will discover mangrove forests, coral reefs, and the deepest ocean depths. On this journey they will discover some of the extraordinary animals that live on shore and under the sea. Along the way, readers will enjoy poems, stories, fun facts, photo galleries, and more. Highlights include a foreword from explorer and renowned photojournalist Brian Skerry; an interview with National Geographic Explorer and marine conservationist Jess Cramp; a poem by former children''s poet laureate J.
£999.99
Capstone Press RL Stine Author with a Flair for Scare Movers
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£999.99
Pembroke Publishing Ltd Powerful Poetry: Read, Write, Rejoice, Recite
Book SynopsisPowerful Poetry celebrates the beauty, power, and pleasure of poetry in the classroom. This highly-readable book outlines the many benefits of integrating poetry into your literacy program, including building reading, writing, and speaking skills, nurturing creativity, and celebrating language. Powerful Poetry provides practical, enjoyable lessons for integrating poetry into your year-long literacy program and engaging ways to introduce poetic structure, language, tools, and devices. Book lists introduce a wide range of wonderful poems and poets. Ideal for new and experienced teachers who are looking to bring the power of poetry into their classroom.
£26.31
Gallaudet University Press,U.S. The Night Before Christmas
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£999.99
Nomad Press Explore Poetry!: With 25 Great Projects
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£999.99
Nomad Press Shakespeare: Investigate the Bard's Influence on
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£999.99
Nomad Press Shakespeare: Investigate the Bard's Influence on
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£999.99
Zero to Ten King Lear
Book SynopsisMidsummer Nights Dream is one of the most popular of Shakespeare's plays & this ideal introduction or revision aid really brings it to life for those who are new to Shakespeare or who are studying the play at school. The story of how the play was written and how it fits into his entire body of work are explored in an introductory chapter.
£9.52
Front Street Inc Carver: A Life in Poems
Book SynopsisNewbery Honor BookNational Book Award finalistCoretta Scott King Author Honor BookBoston Globe–Horn Book AwardFlora Stieglitz Straus AwardBeautiful verse explores agricultural scientist George Washington Carver''s life and many achievements, from his work as a botanist and inventor to his unsung gifts as a painter, musician, and teacher. George Washington Carver was determined to help the people he loved. Born a slave in Missouri, he left home in search of an education, eventually earning his master''s degree. When Booker T. Washington invited Carver to start the agricultural department at the all-black-staffed Tuskegee Institute, Carver truly found his calling. He spent the rest of his life seeking solutions to the poverty among landless Black farmers by developing new uses for soil-replenishing crops such as peanuts, cowpeas, and sweet potatoes. This STEAM biography reveals Carver''s complex and profoundly devout life.
£999.99
Myers Education Press Examining Images of Urban Life: A Resource for
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£999.99
Myers Education Press Examining Images of Urban Life: A Resource for
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£999.99
Esse Publishing The Quotation Bank: Othello A-Level Revision and
Book SynopsisFocusing on the core assessment objectives for A-Level English Literature, The Quotation Bank takes 25 of the most important quotations from the text and provides detailed material for each quotation, covering interpretations, literary techniques and detailed analysis. Furthermore, The Quotation Bank A-Level Guides analyse 10 essential critical quotations to utilise in your own essays. Also included are detailed contextual materials, revision activities and a comprehensive glossary of relevant literary terminology, all in a clear and practical format to enable effective revision and ultimate exam confidence.Table of ContentsHow The Quotation Bank can help you in your exams. How to use The Quotation Bank. Act One. Act Two. Act Three. Act Four. Act Five. Critical and Contextual Quotations. How to revise effectively. Performance History. Suggested revision activities. Glossary.
£8.18
