Author : Jacqueline Briggs Martin
Publisher : Carolrhoda Books
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 27,68 MB
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781575052441
Annie Livemore, her cat, and two of her friends collect acorns, carefully nurture them until they are big enough to be planted in the ground, and then grow old with all the oak trees they have planted. Includes instructions on growing oak trees from acorns.
Author : Toni Buzzeo
Publisher : Upstart Books
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 12,72 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Education
ISBN :
A companion book to Read! Perform! Learn!, a resource for school media specialist, public children's librarians, and classroom teachers who want to share excellent children's literature with their students while improving reading skills. Includes a set of standards-based learning activities with accompanying standards.
Author : Jacqueline Martin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 18,41 MB
Release : 2005-12-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0897899547
Playing on the phrase, The author and you, 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 teachers and teacher librarians in understanding the underlying purposes of an author as they prepare learning activities for students. The series focuses primarily on books for the elementary age child (K–6) and features insights into the author's background, purposes, and goals in writing his or her books. By furnishing an overview of an author's works, the books in the series give teachers the big picture. This book, like the others in the series, features personal information about the author, including insights into why she writes the type of books she writes, There is also information about each of the author's books featured. Part II of the book is the author's writing workshop—writing about writing. This book features Jacqueline Briggs Martin, award winning picture book author. It discusses her life and work and the researching, writing, and illustrating of each of her books, providing insight into the writing process and promoting reading as a source of good writing.
Author : Sharron L. McElmeel
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 48,40 MB
Release : 2005-06-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0897899490
Step into the kitchen and stir up a batch of storybook treats with literary recipes based on the books and lives of 50 of your favorite children's authors and illustrators, including Eric Carle, Mary Casanova, Keiko Kasza, Steven Kellogg, Yuyi Morales, Janet Stevens, and Jane Yolen and 40 others. Whip up a heavenly coconut cream cake enjoyed in Jacqueline Briggs Martin's recent story, On Sand Island; savor the spicy pumpkin pie inspired by Toni Buzzeo's Sea Chest. You'll also learn some fascinating facts about each author and read anecdotes and stories connected with the recipes. Biographical details, author photographs, book lists, and reading connections make this a perfect resource for library, classroom, and home. A great gift for booklovers. What a delicious way to learn about authors and their books! Step into the kitchen and stir up a batch of storybook treats with 50 literary recipes based on the books and lives of 50 of your favorite children's authors and illustrators, including Eric Carle, Mary Casanova, Keiko Kasza, Steven Kellogg, Yuyi Morales, Janet Stevens, and Jane Yolen and 40 others. Whip up a heavenly coconut cream cake enjoyed in Jacqueline Briggs Martin's recent story, On Sand Island; savor the spicy pumpkin pie inspired by Toni Buzzeo's Sea Chest. You'll also learn some fascinating facts about each author and read anecdotes and stories connected with the recipes. Biographical details, author photographs, book lists, and reading connections make this a perfect resource for library, classroom, and home. A great gift for booklovers. What a delicious way to learn about authors and their books! Grades K-6.
Author : Catherine Frey Murphy
Publisher :
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 48,87 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781889715032
Author : Roger Carp
Publisher : Kalmbach Books
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 34,84 MB
Release : 2010-10-19
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0871164108
Based on the popular “Collectible Classics” column from Classic Toy Trains magazine, 101 Classic Toy Trains surveys the most collectible toy train accessories, locomotives, and rolling stock. This book is very helpful to those who have found an old train collection and are looking for the value of it, as well as for those who just want a better idea of what they should buy next for their layout.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 10,54 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Children's periodicals
ISBN :
Author : Guy Hart-Davis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1054 pages
File Size : 31,7 MB
Release : 2006-02-20
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0782150594
The Only Windows XP Home Edition Resource You Need—Now Completely Updated Here's the insider knowledge you need to maximize Microsoft's powerful home operating system, whether you're moving straight to XP or upgrading from Windows 98 or Me. This encyclopedic guide delivers full coverage of every topic from installation and multimedia, to security and networking. Beginners can start off by using Windows XP on a stand-alone computer and connecting to the Internet, while experienced users can quickly build and secure a home network, work with the Registry to change XP's behavior, and optimize and troubleshoot Windows XP. Coverage includes: Upgrading from Windows 98 or Me Taking full advantage of XP multi-user support Customizing Windows XP Installing, removing, and running programs Sharing files securely--or keeping them private Adding hardware and installing drivers Connecting your computer or network to the Internet Sending secure e-mail and minimizing spam Communicating via the latest versions of Windows Messenger Using Windows Firewall Getting and giving help via the Internet Enjoying audio, video, and DVDs with Windows Media Player 10 Burning audio and data CDs Building a secure home network Using Microsoft PowerToys Using VPNs and connecting to a company network Setting up wireless networks with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 27,59 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Libraries
ISBN :
Author : Gerald YardFace
Publisher : Apress
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 48,69 MB
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1430208147
Those who are quite comfortable with Flash MX and know a little ActionScript, will enjoy this book. It provides detailed step-by-step tutorials, and boasts complete technical support from the friends of ED website.
