Arlo Draws an Octopus


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An empowering picture book about creativity, making mistakes, and changing your perspective When Arlo decides to draw an octopus, he can’t help but think that maybe he’s just not an octopus drawer. His drawing has a head that looks like a hill and eight squiggly arms that look like roads. It’s an octopus disaster-piece! But just as Arlo vows to never draw an octopus again, he makes a discovery that changes his perspective about his drawing . . . and much more. This endearing and relatable story gives readers of all ages a gentle reminder that we’re better than we may think. Sometimes all it takes is a second look.




If Wendell Had a Walrus


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Wendell goes looking for a walrus, but finds a new friend, instead.




Manners Matter on the Playground


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In graphic novel format, explains how to behave on the playground.




Manners Matter in the Classroom


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Students during their day use good manners to be kind and keep the classroom quiet and clean. Graphic novel.




Manners Matter in the Library


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In graphic novel format, explains proper etiquette for using a library.




Nonsense!


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Profiles the education and eccentric brilliance of writer and artist Edward Gorey, discussing the creative process that led to more than 100 children's books and inspired a generation of creators, from Lemony Snicket to Tim Burton.




Marie Curie


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Because of her amazing discoveries, Marie Curie became the first woman in history to receive a Nobel Prize for Physics, and today is remembered as one of the most important scientists of all time.




Come See the Earth Turn


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A history of the scientific discovery that proved that the Earth spins on its axis traces how Léon Foucault rose from being a mediocre student with poor health to becoming the creator of the historical pendulum at the Academy of Science in Paris.




George Washington Carver


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A biography of George Washington Carver, famous for finding over three hundred uses for peanuts.




Guided Drawing With Multilingual Preschoolers


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Drawing provides opportunities for children to communicate their thoughts even when they do not have the vocabulary or the English proficiency to fully explain their ideas. This practical guide presents foundational information on the role of drawing in vocabulary development. The authors describe a research-based intervention designed to support and expand young multilingual learners’ experiences with content area vocabulary. They provide teaching examples from several content area investigations carried out in Head Start contexts serving multilingual students. These vignettes, accompanied by student work samples and excerpts of dialogue, will help early childhood educators effectively integrate this pedagogical approach into their classrooms. The user-friendly text includes curriculum support materials such as lesson-planning templates and lists of recommended children’s literature and media. Guided Drawing With Multilingual Preschoolers shows teachers how to use guided drawing in conjunction with established practices to help all young students develop language and content knowledge, particularly in science. Book Features: An innovative pedagogical intervention that was created by the authors to use in Head Start classrooms.An actionable approach to teaching content area vocabulary in the classroom that works with young multilingual learners.Tables with quick summaries of developmental milestones and teaching points. Guidance for early educators who understand the importance of building word and world knowledge in authentic ways while children are learning English. Teaching examples that highlight language-rich interactions and strategies for supporting multilingual learners.Curriculum connections to culturally relevant childrenÕs literature, media, and high-quality informational texts.