Author : Virginia L. Kroll
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 MB
Release : 2009-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781885008367
When a giant tsunami approaches his village, seven-year-old Dinakaran is saved by the family dog. Based on a true story; includes facts about the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
Author : Ruthanne Lum McCunn
Publisher :
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 25,20 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN :
Hoi, a young Chinese immigrant, has finished his work on the Continental Railroad. With the help of Spanish Louis, he turns his creativity into success by way of good-old American pies.
Author : Jewell Reinhart Coburn
Publisher : Shens Books
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 47,62 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
In this Mexican retelling of the Cinderella story, there is no glass slipper and no fairy godmother. All Domitila has are her innate qualities and talents, resulting in the transformation of Timoteo, her suitor.
Author : Holly Thompson
Publisher : Shens Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,80 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Braille books
ISBN : 9781885008336
Nanami has two grandmothers: Baachan, who lives with her family in Japan, and Gram, who lives in Maine. When Gram comes to visit Japan for the first time, Baachan takes them on a trip to the seashore to gather Wakame, a long, curvy seaweed that floats near the shore. While the three gather their equipment and ride the streetcar toward the beach, Baachan explains about Wakame and other seaweeds. Gram remembers how some seaweeds are used in Maine, and Nanami translates for them both. By the end of the day, Nanami's two grandmothers discover that they have much in common despite being from countries that were on opposing sides in the war they both remember vividly. Now, looking out across the beach at the surfers, dog-walkers, and seaweed gatherers, they share an understanding of this precious peace.
Author : Olga M. Nesi
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 45,38 MB
Release : 2012-07-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :
Make use of a detailed plan and ready-to-use lessons for teaching appeal terms and Book Hook writing to students. Getting Beyond "Interesting": Teaching Students the Vocabulary of Appeal to Discuss Their Reading is a practical application book that gives librarians all the tools they need to implement the teaching of both appeal terms and Book Hook writing and sharing. When students know how to write Book Hooks and have access to an easy-to-use system for allowing students to share Book Hooks, the result is greatly increased reading through the power of peer recommendations. This book not only supplies a detailed plan for teaching appeal terms and Book Hook writing, but it also provides two extensive appendices containing all the black line masters and forms needed to implement these lessons. As a result, practitioners will be able to enhance their students' reading culture through increased sharing of reading—and most importantly, by empowering students with the ability to clearly define their reading preferences.
Author : Ralph E. Pray
Publisher : Shen's Books
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 37,38 MB
Release : 2017-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781885008985
In fourth-century Japan, a princess lives a life of loneliness and learning until she makes a secret friend, but her destiny forbids that they ever be more than friends. To young Princess Jingu, the Japanese Imperial Palace in the 4th century is full of secrets. Why is she not allowed any visitors or friends when other children run and play together? Why is she the only princess with a private teacher from China? Her life within the palace walls is solitary and studious, and she has only her servants, teachers, and faithful cat Skoki to keep her company. But on Jingu's 10th birthday, she receives a gift from the Emperor with a mysterious message hidden inside, and everything changes. Explore the fascinating world of ancient Japan in this historically-based account of a young princess' journey from girl to true leader. As her travels take her from a tiny fishing village to the grandeur of the Emperor's chambers, Jingu must find out what, and who, is hidden beyond the paper walls of her home secretly guiding her future. Only then will she face her destiny and take her rightful place in the magnificent history of Japan.
Author : Helena Ku Rhee
Publisher : Shen's Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,21 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781885008909
An adaptation of the legend of Sunsin Yi, a young boy in sixteenth-century Korea, who, inspired by his pet turtle, designs one of the greatest battleships in history and fulfills his dream of sailing the world.
Author : Judit Szente
Publisher : Springer
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 40,33 MB
Release : 2017-10-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 3319628879
This volume discusses 14 different types of disasters and their implications on the social, emotional and academic development of young children, from birth through age eight. It focuses on human-related crises and disasters such as community violence exposure; war and terrorism; life in military families; child trafficking; parent migration; radiation disasters; HIV/AIDS; and poverty. The environment-related disasters addressed in this book include hunger; hurricanes; earthquakes; frostbites; wildfires; and tornadoes. The volume includes suggestions for interventions, such as using picture books with young children in coping with natural disasters and human crises. In addition, each chapter provides research-based strategies for early childhood and related professionals to be used in the classroom. Many children in our world today experience some type of disasters and/or crises. These crises or disasters can either be human- or environment-related and can interrupt children’s daily lives. They often negatively impact children’s development, education, and safety. Bringing together authors representing a variety of countries including Australia, Canada, China, Finland, Haiti, Hungary, Kenya, USA, and Zimbabwe, this book provides truly global perspectives on the various types of disasters and their implications for our work with young children.
Author : John Stickler
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,2 MB
Release : 2014-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781885008220
This book introduces the culture and traditions of Korea, from ancient times to the present.
Author : Susan Lendroth
Publisher : Shen's Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,83 MB
Release : 2016-02-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781885008923
The Japanese legend of Maneki Neko, the beckoning cat, who is a symbol of good luck and good fortune in many Asian countries. In a small Japanese village, a poor monk and his cat Tama live a simple life at the Kotoku Monastery. One day, a great storm passes through the village, and Tama is caught in the rain outside the temple. She waits under the eaves of a small shrine, cleaning her face and whiskers as best she can with her paw. A noble samurai is also passing through, and stops his horse under the cover of a large tree. But through the rain, what does he see? A cat with a raised paw, beckoning him forward? Curious, the samurai urges his horse forward. Just then, a bolt of lightning flashes and strikes the tree behind him, splitting it in two. The beckoning cat has saved his life. In his gratitude, the samurai brings riches to the small temple and the monk, who shares his wealth with the village. So goes the Japanese legend of Maneki Neko, the beckoning cat. And to this day, the cat with raised paw beckoning guests is a symbol of good luck and good fortune in many Asian countries.
