Search results for ""Author Margriet Ruurs""
Astra Publishing House Mi bibliotecaria es un camello (My Librarian is a
Book SynopsisDo you get books from a public library in your town or even in your school library? In many remote areas of the world, there are no library buildings. In many countries, books are delivered in unusual way: by bus, boat, elephant, donkey, train, even by wheelbarrow. Why would librarians go to the trouble of packing books on the backs of elephants or driving miles to deliver books by bus? Because, as one librarian in Azerbaijan says, "Books are as important to us as air or water!" This is the intriguing photo essay, a celebration of books, readers, and libraries.Trade Review"With little information available about libraries of the world, this title offers a glimpse into the world of books, which several countries consider as important as air or water. This might be an interesting revelation to many students who consider reading a laborious task and to those who take an abundance of books very much for granted." —School Library Journal"One of the more unusual books about libraries, this may also get kids thinking about children in other countries in a way that the series books never do." —Kirkus Reviews"The easygoing and accessible narrative would work well as either a readaloud or as a text for independent readers. . . . Well organized and engaging." —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
£12.34
Astra Publishing House My Librarian is a Camel: How Books Are Brought to
Book SynopsisDo you get books from a public library in your town or even in your school library? In many remote areas of the world, there are no library buildings. In many countries, books are delivered in unusual way: by bus, boat, elephant, donkey, train, even by wheelbarrow. Why would librarians go to the trouble of packing books on the backs of elephants or driving miles to deliver books by bus? Because, as one librarian in Azerbaijan says, "Books are as important to us as air or water!" This is the intriguing photo essay, a celebration of books, readers, and libraries.Trade Review"With little information available about libraries of the world, this title offers a glimpse into the world of books, which several countries consider as important as air or water. This might be an interesting revelation to many students who consider reading a laborious task and to those who take an abundance of books very much for granted." — School Library Journal"One of the more unusual books about libraries, this may also get kids thinking about children in other countries in a way that the series books never do." — Kirkus Reviews"The easygoing and accessible narrative would work well as either a readaloud or as a text for independent readers. . . . Well organized and engaging." — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
£12.34
Gerstenberg Verlag Ramas Flucht
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£11.40
Maupin House Publishing The Power of Poems Second Edition Writing
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£15.96
Astra Publishing House My School in the Rain Forest: How Children Attend
Book SynopsisAt a school that sits on the edge of the Sahara, students are learning to speak English from a teacher who stands in front of a Webcam in North America. These students are learning in a virtual classroom. In another part of the world, kids aren't waiting to ride the bus to school—they are waiting to hop in a boat that will take them to a school that floats on a river. And some kids don't mind heights, especially those who attend a school on the slope of a mountain in the Himalayas, in one of the most remote corners of the earth. Margriet Ruurs contacted teachers and volunteers, many of whom took cameras in hand to photograph their schools and students. In this lively photo-essay, readers get to know students—from the arid plains of southern Afghanistan to the rain forests of Guatemala—who are pursuing their dreams of a brighter future.Trade Review"Accessible and inspiring. . . . Impressive in scope. . . . An excellent choice for the classroom and a strong introduction to such topics as global diversity and the importance of education." —Kirkus Reviews"Gives a good sense of the vastly different educational experiences of children around the world." —Booklist
£12.99
Kids Can Press Birthdays Around The World
Book SynopsisDiscover how children from all over the world celebrate their birthdays!
£16.19
Kids Can Press The Elephant Keeper
Book SynopsisA moving story of an unlikely friendship between a boy and the orphaned elephant he saved.
£16.19
Tundra Books Wild Babies
Book SynopsisPlaced 3rd in the Picture Book Category of the 2004-2005 Chocolate Lily Book AwardsNominated for Shining Willow Award (The Saskatchewan Young Reader’s Choice Awards)A gorgeous introduction to wildlife families that features breath-taking art full of hidden surprises for young readers.The lively alliterative text in Wild Babies describes raccoon kits, otter pups, loon chicks, wolf cubs and more. Share the joy as these adorable babies learn to navigate their world of forests, mountains, or lakes. A legend helps to identify objects hidden in each painting, while detailed notes provide added information for budding naturalists.The perfect book for summer campers, and for armchair campers too.
£13.46
Kids Can Press School Days Around The World (international)
Book SynopsisLearn about cultures and day-to-day life around the world with this engaging book.
£8.54
Tundra Books When We Go Camping
Book SynopsisIn this beautifully illustrated book, one busy family finds lots to do from sun up to sunset. At the campsite, there’s wood to chop for the fire and fish to catch. And there’s lots of time to explore, climb rocks, splash in the lake, and discover animals in the shadows of the woods. As afternoon turns to evening, supper needs to be made, and just before bed, stories are told around the campfire.When We Go Camping is as instructional as it is delightful. Each painting highlights the tracks of one animal, which curve from the text into the illustration. Readers can turn to the glossary for more details about the wildlife depicted on each page.When We Go Camping is a perfect way to preserve summer memories all year long.
£8.50
Kids Can Press Where We Live: Mapping Neighborhoods of Kids
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£17.09
Kids Can Press Families Around The World
Book SynopsisVisit and learn about other families from all around the world
£8.54
Pajama Press A Brush Full of Colour: The World of Ted Harrison
Book SynopsisNow in an updated edition with revised back matter, the quintessential picture-book biography of Ted Harrison (1926–2015) Ted Harrison’s brightly coloured and wildly imaginative paintings set in the Yukon have become synonymous with the North. His instantly-recognizable images of the land of the midnight sun hang in galleries and private collections around the world. But how did a boy who grew up in a drab mining town in northeast England become one of Canada’s most beloved and decorated artists? A Brush Full of Colour is the story of a boy whose passion for learning would save him from a life in the coalmines. The books by the American writer Jack London and Canadian poet Robert Service fired his imagination with scenes of the wilderness and the Klondike Gold Rush. He trained as an artist, and a stint in the British Intelligence Service allowed him to travel. But Ted never stopped dreaming of the North, and when he saw an advertisement for teachers in Northern Alberta, he jumped at the chance to emigrate to Canada, where the biggest adventure of his life would begin. Margriet Ruurs and Katherine Gibson trace the life of Ted Harrison and the influences that would lead to his unique style as an artist. Filled with full-colour examples of his vivid art, and with a foreword written by Ted Harrison himself, this nonfiction picture book will provide inspiration for a new generation of budding artists.Trade ReviewPraise for A Brush Full of Colour 2016 Crystal Kite Award Winner 2015 Canadian Children's Literature Roundtables Information Book Award Winner 2016 Ontario Library Association Silver Birch Non-Fiction Award shortlist 2015 TD Canadian Children's Literature Award shortlist 2015 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Awards shortlist 2016 Rocky Mountain Book Awards shortlist 2015 Hackmatack Children's Choice Award nominee 2015 Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids & Teens Starred Selection 2014 Ontario Library Association Best Bets selection 2014 Resource Links "The Year's Best" selection "Seldom does an artist's biography for children offer so many beautiful reproductions of the subject's work. Pair this inviting book with Ashley Bryan: Words to My Life's Song (2009), another wonderfully visual celebration of an artist following his own path."—Booklist "An outstanding, well-organized biography...A joy to look at and an inspiration to read."—School Library Journal "A child-friendly introduction to an iconic, wonderfully accessible and quintessentially Canadian artist."—Kirkus Reviews "[A] must have...The text is easy to read, comprehensive, and interesting...[A] beautifully presented book...Highly recommended."—Resource Links "This outstanding biography does more than just inform the reader of Ted Harrison's life in a well organized way. A Brush Full of Colour is indicative of the spirit and passion of its subject...Highly Recommended."—CM Magazine "This inspirational and informative biography includes many stunning examples of Harrison's luminous artwork as well as resources, sources and a foreword written by the artist himself..."—Canadian Children's Book News "[T]his book is virtually larger than life...A Brush Full of Colour is an exemplary youngCanLit biography."—CanLit for LittleCanadians “The clear skies, the horizons, the wonder of the northern lights, and the beauty of the first and last look at each day were captured in a bold new light.”—Sal’s Fiction Addiction
£9.99
Kids Can Press School Days Around the World
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£17.06
Tundra Books A Mountain Alphabet
Book SynopsisMountains are an impressive sight anywhere in the world but those of the western mountain region of North America offer riches that are truly unique. This lavishly illustrated picture book presents snowcapped peaks, emerald lakes, tall pines and magnificent maples, and a range of birds and animals that will fill readers of all ages with wonder.The treasures and mysteries of nature are depicted in twenty-six full-color paintings, each with a line of alliterative text. Objects that begin with that letter of the alphabet are waiting to be discovered in each illustration. Complete with detailed information about each setting painted, this is a visually and mentally stimulating experience - from A to Z.
£7.95
