One Million Children


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A revolution in elementary school reform!"One Million Children" offers an in-depth description of Success for All, a reading program that transforms elementary schools, especially those serving disadvantaged children. The authors offer research on the program and discuss the impact this research is having on educational policy and practice. This program is now specifically tailored to meet the requirements of the NCLB Reading First and Early Reading First funding. Highlights research-based curricular strategies in reading, writing, and language arts; one-to-one tutoring for children struggling in reading; and active family support programs. Included are: Readable, "user-friendly" descriptions and rationales for all program elements Updated research, including large-scale evaluations using state accountability measures and third-party evaluations Studies of program variations and key student subgroups Discussions of policy implications for comprehensive school reform, Title I, bilingual education, and special education




One Million Arrows


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Will the world change your children . . . or will your children change the world? Right now, your family is being invited to become part of a bigger story-a vision that will engage your hearts to make a radical difference. One Million Arrows is an inspirational call to empower your children to impact their culture, their community, and even the world at large with bold love and light. If you want your kids to live with purpose, if you want them to engage the world around them through their passions, if you want your family to leave a mark on history, accept the mission to live a larger vision. "Convicted. Challenged. Inspired. This is how I felt after reading One Million Arrows. Julie Ferwerda truly sets forth a vision that I want to run with and be a part of-a vision of raising world changers with lion-hearted courage. M. Chastain "Love this book! It renewed my energy and enlarged my vision as a dad. Must read for anyone serious about raising kids that will make a difference!" Mark Batterson "Raising children is one of the most challenging and rewarding feats a parent will ever take on. ...Read this inspirational book and see if you don't hear the trumpet call summoning the forthcoming, Churchills, Wilberforces, and George Washington's of our day." Olivia Shupe "One Million Arrows speaks directly at my heart. Julie's call to parents to sharpen their arrows, pull back their bow and let their children be shining lights for Christ, gives me great encouragement." Laura Waits "This book is AMAZING. I underlined on almost every page. I think every Christian parent & family should read this book...today. I cannot express enough how good this book is. I couldn't put it down." Sara Neufeld Julie Ferwerda is recognized for offering readers an inspiring view of the liberated and purposeful spiritual journey through her writings. After her work on international orphan awareness, she experienced a life transformation that led her back to school. She is currently a nurse and wellness mentor, encouraging others to find their best life through physical and spiritual healing. Learn more: JulieFerwerda.com.




One Million Men and Me


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A young girl accompanies her father to the Million Man March in Washington, D.C.




One Million Things


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No two pages look alike in this eye-popping children's encyclopedia. Exploring everything from amazing animals to art, this book is packed with fun facts for kids. With its unique visual approach, One Million Things! shows you a range of topics but presents them with a twist. Mingle with a bunch of snakes... on a ladder! Meet your mammal relatives in a photo album, or peek into a drawer full of prosthetic eyes to discover the science of genetics. An ice sculpture reveals the science behind states of matter, architectural marvels are displayed on a house of cards, and the story of space exploration is told through an astronaut's stamp collection. This comprehensive children's book covers technology, Earth, people, nature, history, science, the human body, and much more. With something new to discover on every page, One Million Things! will consistently entertain and inform. It's the ultimate children's reference book.




Thirty Million Words


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The founder and director of the Thirty Million Words Initiative, Professor Dana Suskind, explains why the most important—and astoundingly simple—thing you can do for your child’s future success in life is to to talk to them. What nurtures the brain to optimum intelligence and stability? It is a secret hiding in plain sight: the most important thing we can do for our children is to have conversations with them. The way you talk with your growing child literally builds his or her brain. Parent talk can drastically improve school readiness and lifelong learning in everything from math to art. Indeed, parent–child talk is a fundamental, critical factor in building grit, self-control, leadership skills, and generosity. It is crucial to making the most in life of the luck you have with your genes. This landmark account of a new scientific perspective describes what works and what doesn't (baby talk is fine; relentless correction isn't). Discover how to create the best "language environments" for children by following the simple structure of the Three Ts: Tune In; Talk More; Take Turns. Dr. Suskind and her colleagues around the country have worked with thousands of families; now their insights and successful, measured approaches are available to all. This is the first book to reveal how and why the first step in nurturing successful lives is talking to children in ways that build their brains. Your family—and our nation—need to know. *Nominated for the Books for a Better Life Award*




One Million Children


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Whoopi's Big Book of Manners


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Discusses the nature and value of good manners and how they enhance the relationship between individuals in society.




The One-in-a-Million Baby Name Book


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From one of the top parenting websites' a comprehensive naming guide featuring the unique Babynames.com popularity ratings. Forget those traditional lists of names and their meanings-in guiding readers step-by-step through the naming process, as well as the seven things to consider, this book will help parents decide upon a name perfectly suited to their child and family. The only baby name book to draw upon the opinions of 1.2 million parents, each listing features a popularity rating derived from website feedback as well as the top personality traits associated with the name. Readers can also browse lists of names organized in unique ways such as names for sports fans or fiction lovers, and names to be avoided.




One Million Babies


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Have you ever considered adopting a child? For many centuries, the word, "adoption," has struck fear in the hearts of most adults. Fear not! Adoption can be one of the most fulfilling and joyful experiences of an adult's life. Through One Million Babies, Gale Duran tells the story of how a precious baby boy named Jeb was rescued out of a hopeless situation through adoption into a loving family. Through Jeb's story, Gale applies her own experience with adopting and raising her own grandson to help educate you about the joys, challenges, and process of adoption. In the story, you'll meet the boy's mother, Shawna, a hurting woman who searched for "love in all the wrong places." She conceives an unwanted child, and gives birth to a baby boy. Just before Shawna abandons the baby, a compassionate and helpful woman named Lois intervenes and teaches Shawna about a better option: adoption. When Jeb is adopted by his loving family, you'll find out what it is like inside a foster home for unwanted children. This book will help to open your eyes and your heart to the possibility of adopting a child, and you'll feel more equipped to move forward in the process."




One Million


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Originally published in 1970, One Million has been out of print for some time, and its author, the highly esteemed New Yorker editor and columnist Hendrik Hertzberg, has been prompted by fans to create a new edition. Originally, the project was inspired by the author's journalistic impulse to try to make the newsworthy, large, and rather abstract number more concrete for people. To that end, he has created a book in which each of the 200 pages features five thousand dots, but on each page, a few of the dots are called out from their place in numerical order with a little piece of statistical information that add up to really bring the concept home. Fully updated and revised, Hertzberg’s book is a fascinating compendium of random statistics, but the author’s trademark intelligence and wit are on display through his choices and juxtaposition.