guides to collection development for children and young

Recommended Reference Books in Paperback

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lang, Ofm / Gorman, Jack / Lang, Jovian P., Ofm, PUBLISHER: Libraries Unlimited, Maximize your book budget and build a quality reference collection with paperback information sources. You'll find hundreds of quality reference sources in paperback-bibliographies, dictionaries, guides, and directories-in all subject areas, from botany and business to sports and zoology. For collection development and as a ready reference, this book is unparalleled. It will also be useful to booksellers, educators, students, professionals, and general readers.

Retardation in Young Children: A Developmental Study of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Broman / Broman, Sarah H. / Nichols, Paul L., PUBLISHER: Routledge, Results of the Collaborative Perinatal Project report disclose the risk factors for mental retardation found in children examined from the prenatal period to age seven. Both biological and social risk factors are analyzed for both severe and mild cognitive deficits. The authors of this volume investigated the etiologies of the neurological subgroups of the retarded and reveal, through comparisons with non-retarded groups, important population factors related to normal cognitive development.

Adoption for Troubled Children: Prevention and Repair of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Powers, Douglas F., PUBLISHER: Routledge, Experienced staff members from a children's residential center describe the special preparation needed to insure the successful adoption of older troubled children. Written with enormous compassion and understanding, Adoption for Troubled Children addresses the special problems encountered in the adoption of older children and demonstrates the need for synchronized efforts between and among individuals and agencies to better prepare the youngsters and families for stable and permanent adoptions. Focusing on the best interests of these troubled and troubling children, the authors provide case descriptions, historical background, and even the words of adoptable children to make a convincing appeal for more thorough and effective prevention and resolution of the problems incurred in older child adoptions.

Developmental Profiles: Pre-Birth to Eight

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Allen, K. Eileen / Allen-Morotz / Allen, Eileen K., PUBLISHER: Cengage Learning, This Third Edition book offers a comprehensive, yet concise, guide to the development of young children. Parents, caregivers, and educators alike will find this book interesting and informative. This book covers the physical, cognitive, and affective development of children from prebirth through age eight. Developmental milestones are described in a nontechnical style that provides basic knowledge, informing readers of what they can expect and how they can provide appropriate learning experiences at each stage of development.

Peter and the Wolf [With CD]

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Howland, Naomi / Dewhirst, Carin, PUBLISHER: MetroBooks (NY), These colorful, beautifully illustrated volumes are accompanied by CDs featuring Leonard Bernstein narrating Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, and Michael Tilson Thomas conducting Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Engaging introductions to classical music for children, Peter and the Wolf and The Nutcracker allow parents to bring their young ones into the world of the concert hall without leaving the comfort of home. The books include short biographies of the composers and listener's guides introducing children to the characters in Peter and the Wolf and the dances of the Nutcracker. The high-quality CDs are perfect for listening to while reading the books or on their own. Both books and CDs are engaging, entertaining first looks into the world of classical music.

How to Raise Children of Destiny

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morgan, Patricia, PUBLISHER: Whitaker House, God has a divine plan for this generation, a plan for the children on this earth. This groundbreaking book reveals the link between the rise of young prophets, priests, and kings in the body of Christ and the God-ordained heads of nations, spiritual leaders, and deliverers responsible for the salvation of a generation. Dr. Patricia Morgan calls godly parents to train their children to be the next generation of leaders and to teach them the strength and power that is found in the covenant promises of the God of their fathers

The Way to Write for Children: An Introduction to the Craft

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Aiken, Joan, PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Griffin, In addressing "the way to write for children," Joan Aiken starts at the beginning. Is writing a children's book as simple as it looks? Do you want to write for children or about them? Do you want to write a picture book for young children, a book for new readers, or a chapter book for preteens? Why is Beatrix Potter so beloved? E. Nesbit? A. A. Milne? Maurice Sendak? After more than fifteen years as a writing shelf classic, "The Way to Write for Children" has been completely revised and updated. From analysis of what makes the best-loved children's books so successful, to where to look for inspiration, to practical advice on how to structure a plot, Aiken delivers an extremely useful book for anyone who's ever considered writing a children's book.

Christmas Story

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tebbs, Victoria / Mitchell, Melanie, PUBLISHER: Lion Children's Books, See and Say are simple retellings of Bible stories with bright and appealing pictures-and lots of words for young children to join in with. In the Christmas Story, they will clip-clop with the donkey, sing with the angels, and gasp with the shepherds. In the Creation Story, they will crash with the seas, slish splosh with the fish, and zzz on the seventh day. In the Lost Sheep Story, they will count with the shepherd and baa, baa, baa with the sheep And in the Noah's Ark Story, kids will splish with the rain, coo with the dove, and cheer with Noah With simple concepts and familiar words for repetition, young children will come to learn the story for themselves.

Fun with the Food Pyramid for Kids: #1 Children's Guide to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Roby, George / Khavarian, Nacim / Hofmann, Drew, PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, Fun With the Food Pyramid For Kids is the new version of the USDA food pyramid, formatted and designed for young readers between the ages of 4 and 13. This book is a colorful and entertaining guide for children to learn what foods make up the food pyramid, what portion sizes to eat in each age group, how they are grown and made, fun and healthy recipes, daily physical activities, fun food riddles, and much more.

Children's Books about Religion

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dole, Patricia Pearl, PUBLISHER: Libraries Unlimited, This selective bibliography makes it easier than ever to find quality children's books that focus directly on religious themes or characters. Dole offers more than 675 critical evaluations of recently published (since ) materials appropriate for preschool through middle school students. Material is arranged alphabetically by author within subject-based chapters (e.g., "God," "Prayer," "Christian Church History and Biography"). Works covered range from age-appropriate reference materials to folktales, prose, poetry, plays, and picture books. Reflecting publishing trends, the largest sections of the book are those on Christianity and Judaism, but Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and African, Chinese, and Native American beliefs are also addressed. Useful as a ready reference and collection development guide, this book is an ideal reference and collection development tool for school, public, and church libraries.

Professional Enhancement Text for Dorsey/Sciarra's

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dorsey, Anne G. / Sciarra, D. June, PUBLISHER: Wadsworth Publishing Company, Developing and Administering a Child Care and Education Program, 6th Edition serves as a clear guide for new and experienced directors and emphasizes the director's responsibility for being both a program maintenance and a people maintenance leader. In keeping with the current movement to standards-based programs, the text guides directors to understanding their role in curriculum selection and development. The related issue of assessment is addressed in terms of what is appropriate for young children. Also presented are the business skills and knowledge that every director must have: funding, budgeting, selecting, training and supervising staff, housing the program, purchasing the equipment, and evaluating the program. Special features of the text include Director's Resources, including forms and documents available for the director's use on the job; a Director's Library, which provides easy access to a wide range of sources of information for busy directors; a Director's Corner feature that gives students an opportunity to learn the perspectives of working directors; and Working Papers to be used as student assignments.

Moscow Theatres for Young People: A Cultural History of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Van De Water, Manon, PUBLISHER: Palgrave MacMillan, "Moscow Theatres for Young People "shows how the totalitarian ideology of the Soviet period shaped the practices of Soviet theatre for youth, as exemplified by the two oldest theatres for children and youth in Moscow: the Central Children's Theatre/RAMT and the Moscow Tiuz. Weaving together politics, economics, pedagogy, and aesthetics the author paints a vivid picture of the theatrical developments in Soviet/Russian theatre for young people from its inception in up to the new millennium, revealing the complex intersections between theatre and its socio-historical conditions.

Suzy Prudden's Exercise Program for Young Children: Four

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Prudden, Suzy, PUBLISHER: Workman Publishing, "Sound exercise for children from four weeks to four years. Useful and fun". -- Kirkus Reviews.

Exploring C.S. Lewis' the Chronicles of Narnia

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beetz, Kirk H., PUBLISHER: Beacham Publishing Corporation, Year after year since , The Chronicles of Narnia remains one of the best-selling and best loved children's series of all time. Full of biblical references, myths and legends, the chronicles provide a moral frame for millions of young readers. The Chronicles of Narnia sourcebook traces Lewis's spiritual journey from atheist to Christian, identifies and explains the many uses he makes of the Bible, and takes readers into the land of Narnia as they have never experienced it. The sourcebook includes projects and activities for young readers, questions that generate lively discussion between parents and children, websites for internet research by young surfers, lesson plans for teachers, and resources for librarians.

English sitter

Job opportunity, for a month, to a young girl for living in a family with twins of 9 years old. Required degrees: fluently English speaking. It is offered € food and lodging. The goal is to speak only English to children. Work zone north of Turin and Liguria.

Culture and Local Development

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Local Economic and Employment Development, PUBLISHER: Organization for Economic Cooperation & Devel, This publication highlights the impact of culture on local economies and the methodological issues related to its identification. In particular, the book demonstrates that the contemporary contribution of culture to economic development is not only limited to attracting tourists, but that it increasingly acts as a catalyst for other activities to further develop through territorial clusters. It also demonstrates the power of culture as a tool for the social integration of distressed people and communities, thus contributing to sustainable development.

Catholic Homeschool Treasury: Nurturing Children's Love for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mackson, R. / Mackson, Racheal / Wittman, M., PUBLISHER: Ignatius Press, Numerous home-school experts and teachers contributed essays, ideas and resources in this wonderful Catholic homeschool collection. They share their real life experiences on what has made homeschooling a successful educational experience for their children. The resource guides are extensive and provide the home educator with a wealth of information. Acquista Ora

Missouri: Great Things to See and Do for the Entire Family

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cosby, Jane, PUBLISHER: Globe Pequot Press, According to the Travel Industry Association of America, almost half of all trips taken in the U.S. include children. Globe Pequot's Fun with the Family "TM" series (formerly Family Adventure Guides "TM") caters to this growing market. Like asking a trusted friend for advice, this series gives the low-down on the most entertaining and educational places to go with younger children.

The Essential Guide to Children's Books and Their Creators

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Silvey, Anita, PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), Upon publication, Children's Books and Their Creators, Anita Silvey's comprehensive survey of contemporary children's literature, was called "an invaluable reference... and] a wonderful resource" (Christian Science Monitor) and garnered unanimous praise from librarians, educators, and specialists interested in the world of writing for children. Now The Essential Guide to Children's Books and Their Creators assembles the best of that volume in one handy, affordable reference, geared specifically to parents, educators, and students. This new volume introduces readers to the wealth of children's literature by focusing on the essentials -- the best books for children, the ones that inform, impress, and, most important, excite young readers. Updated to include newcomers such as J. K. Rowling and Lemony Snicket and to cover the very latest on publishing and educational trends, this edition features more than 475 entries on the best-loved children's authors and illustrators, numerous essays on social and historical issues, thirty personal glimpses into craft by well-known writers, illustrators, and critics, and invaluable reading lists by category. The Essential Guide to Children's Books and Their Creators summarizes the canon of contemporary children's literature, in a practical guide essential for anyone choosing a book for or working with children.

Buck Wilder's Small Twig Hiking and Camping Guide: A

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Smith, Tim / Smith, Timothy R. / Herrick, Mark J., PUBLISHER: Alexander & Smith Publishing, Complete guides for young people and adults who want to take to the woods for a fun adventure. Cover to cover, these books are filled with tips for a safe, exciting outdoor experience and colorful cartoon illustrations. Perfect for the beginning fisherman or camper, no matter what his or her age. Winner of the PMA Benjamin Franklin Award.

Play in Early Childhood: From Birth to Six Years

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sheridan, Mary D. / Howard, Justine / Alderson, Dawn, PUBLISHER: Routledge, Based on the pioneering work of Mary D. Sheridan, Play in Early Childhood is a classic introductory text to play and development a " key topics for all those who work with young children. Updated for a contemporary audience and fully evidence-based, it explains how childrena (TM)s play develops and how they develop as they play. With over eighty illustrations and observations of play from birth to six years, this new edition presents classical and contemporary literature, making clear links between play and all areas of childrena (TM)s development. It includes activities to consolidate thinking and suggestions for further reading throughout. Play in Early Childhood considers: the development, value and characteristics of play issues relating to culture, adversity and gender play from recreational, therapeutic and educational perspectives the role of parents/caregivers and professionals in supporting play Suitable for those new to the area or for more experienced workers wanting a quick reference guide, this easy-to-follow book meets the needs of students and professionals from a wide range of health, education and social care backgrounds, including early years professionals, playworkers, childrena (TM)s nurses, speech and language therapists and social workers.

How to Draw and Paint the Outdoors

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Butterfield, Moira, PUBLISHER: Booksales, No child's toy or game can provide the endless hours of enjoyment that a creative project can. With the help of the Art For Children series, kids will never run out of new, exciting ideas for projects they can accomplish on their own with fabulous results. Art For Children is a collection of colorful, fun, how-to books that teach young people the basics of a wide variety of arts and crafts -- from painting and cartooning to jewelry making and print making. Each volume in the series contains dozens of projects described in detailed, yet simple, language and accompanied by four-color photography to illustrate the creative process each step of the way. The Art For Children books, with their multitude of projects and easy-to-follow instructions, guarantee superb results whatever the child's age or ability level -- from the budding young artist to the creatively-challenged. Rarely is a child more entertained than when creating something from his or her own imagination, and never more proud than when presenting a special gift made by him or herself. Art For Children provides boys and gifts with the opportunity to do just that. And, with over copies in print, it's clear that parents appreciate the educational and motivational qualities of this unique series too.

Contemporary Scenes for Young Women

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McKenna, Shaun, PUBLISHER: Oberon Books, This collection of scenes for young women contains material suitable for actresses in their mid-teens and early twenties, and is ideal for auditions and festivals. Celebrates contributions from contemporary authors such as Alan Ayckbourn, Tom Stoppard, David Hare, Meredith Oakes, Stewart Parker and Ben Elton.

Seattle Children's Theatre: Six Plays for Young Audiences

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Frockt, Deborah Lynn, PUBLISHER: Smith & Kraus, The plays contained in Seattle Children's Theatre's second Smith and Kraus anthology are appropriate for professional and non-professional companies. Though all SCT productions feature adult Equity actors, community and school groups across the company have found these plays excellent choices for young actors. The anthology contains four original stories for the stage as well as re-imaginings of two classic pieces of literature. The collection represents a variety of styles and themes; but the thread that ties the anthology together is the high quality of writing, so well deserved by young audiences. Seattle Children's Theatre is a national leader in the field of theatre for young audiences. Celebrating its 25th year of professional theatre for young and family audiences, SCT has premiered over sixty new plays, and has commissioned and produced plays by nationally recognized playwrights like Constance Congdon, Steven Dietz, Jon Klein, Kevin Kling OyamO, Y York and Suzan Zeder. SCT has also had collaborations with some of Europe's leading theatres for young audiences including Blauw Vier and Speeltheater-Holland. SCT has garnered numerous awards and grants, many of which had never previously been given to a theatre for young audiences including the AT&T Onstage Award, The Kennedy Center Fund for New American Plays Award, The Pew Charitable Trust/ Theatre Communications Award, and the Lila Wallace Reader's Digest Award.

Making a Parade for Jesus: Gospel Text Object Lessons

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Runk, Wesley T., PUBLISHER: CSS Publishing Company, Create an interactive atmosphere where maximum learning takes place with this collection of 52 easy-to-use children's lessons for the entire church year. Based on Gospel texts (mostly from Luke), Runk's messages use a conversational tone and easily obtained items such as a pen or a light bulb to help young people understand their growing relationship with God. Each lesson features simple delivery that helps establish a rapport with the children ("Good morning, boys and girls Have you ever..."), clear directions that indicate when to "let the children answer," and familiar objects like a magnifying glass to illustrate "searching diligently for the child" in Matthew . A convenient table of contents lists the scripture passage used with each lesson.

Contatto

• ← Precedente
• Successivo →