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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.

Historic Sullivan: Sullivan County, Tennessee

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Taylor, Oliver, PUBLISHER: Overmountain Press, Oliver Taylor's book (just as he wrote it) remains the single most important work on the history of Sullivan County, Tennessee. This reprint has the added value of a name index. The first nineteen chapters deal with early activities in the Holston Valley, starting with the Cherokee settlements. Taylor records the history of the area with a sympathetic account of the Cherokee's plight. At the same time he tells of the brave frontier men and women and their constant battles with the Indians, recording the hardship of early citizens such as John Donelson and those who made the perilous river voyage with him. He tells of Isaac Shelby and the Wataugans, as they tried to subdue the Holston Valley wilderness, and the unconquerable spirit of those who attempted to start the State of Franklin. His admiration for East Tennessee's early pioneers is evident, and he has scattered biographies of the Sullivan County "Makers of History" throughout the book. Included in the latter half of this volume are chapters devoted to early industries, the church, agriculture, methods of travel and message transmission (including early post offices), the newspaper and politics, and some interesting "Odds and Ends".

Movement Plus Music: Activities for Children Ages 3 to 7

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Weikart, Phyllis S. / High/Scope, PUBLISHER: Delmar Thomson Learning, This expanded and revised book will enable teachers to provide numerous fun-filled opportunities for children ages 3 to 7 years to experience the beauty and creativity of music as they explore various ways to move to musical selections. The eight basic activities in this book provide a variety of options for teachers. Each activity begins with a short description, lists the key experiences in movement involved, and outlines the procedure to follow. In addition, from 3 to 8 suitable musical selections are listed for each activity, with separate directions for leading movements to each selection. All the musical selections for the activities are from the authors Rhythmically Moving music series (recordings 1B4); many of these are presented on the CD included with the book.

Michael Jackson With The Jackson 5-Early Classics CD

Michael Jackson With The Jackson 5-Early Classics Spectrum Music ( Tamla Motown Early Classics â€" CD Europe Funk / Soul 1 â€"The Jackson 5 I Want You Back 2 â€"The Jackson 5 Can You Remember 3 â€"The Jackson 5 Who's Lovin' You 4 â€"The Jackson 5 True Love Can Be Beautiful 5 â€"Michael Jackson In Our Small Way 6 â€"The Jackson 5 Goin' Back To Indiana 7 â€"The Jackson 5 Can I See You In The Morning 8 â€"The Jackson 5 I'll Bet You 9 â€"Michael Jackson Rockin' Robin 10 â€"Michael Jackson People Make The World Go Round 11 â€"Michael Jackson Doggin' Around 12 â€"The Jackson 5 Never Can Say Goodbye 13 â€"The Jackson 5 Lookin' Through The Windows 14 â€"Michael Jackson We've Got A Good Thing Going 15 â€"The Jackson 5 The Young Folks 16 â€"The Jackson 5 My Little Baby 17 â€"The Jackson 5 (We've Got) Blue Skies 18 â€"Michael Jackson With A Child's Heart

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Damaged packagingNearly 40 years of pure and honest Rock,n Roll - starting in the early 70s with the legendary HAWKWIND on the Silver Machine and celebrating the epic Space Ritual live on stage - were brought to us by this true Icon. during the past decades together with MOTRHEAD. LEMMY was one of the very last authentic heroes in music bizz - one of these guys who get on the stage for only one purpose: This 16 cm action figure of Lemmy will come in a window box together with bass guitar, accessories, MOTRHEAD name plate and backdrop.Damaged packaging. Product itself is not damaged

Children Talking Television; The Making of Television

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Buckingham, David / Buckingham, D. / David Buckingham University of London In, PUBLISHER: Routledge, Is television harmful to children? Does it destroy imagination, provode delinquency and violence, undermine family life and have other detrimental effects on children?; The author, himself a parent, teacher and researcher investigates the complex ways in which children actively make meaning and take pleasure from television. Chapters cover the popular debates about children and television from a general and academic perspective. The characteristics of children's talk about television are explored, as children interact with other children and other family members in family viewing sessions.; Key concepts which inform children's talk about television are investigated i. e. genre, narrative, character, modality, and agency. Finally, conclusions are presented and issues outlined for further research.; Drawing on theories and ideas developed within media and cultural studies, English, education, psychology, sociology, linguistics and other related areas, this book will be useful to both students and teachers in the field, and to the general reader with an interest in children and the media.

Light My World Board Book: Animals

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kinkade, Thomas / Thomas Nelson Publishers, PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, Children will love exploring the beauty of God's world through the art of Thomas Kinkade. Not only will these board books help young children learn to identify shapes, colors, and animals, they will also foster an early sense of art appreciation. Adults who enjoy the beauty of Thomas Kinkade's art can now share it with their children in these fun, interactive books. "Colors" will delight children as they look for pink dogwood trees, blue flowers, and a red double-decker bus among the other bright objects on its pages. "Shapes" invites the young viewer to find the circles, triangles and hearts in depictions of objects like wreaths, boat sails, and windows. And in "Animals," children will want to look again and again at Kinkade's chickens, sheep, swans, and many other friendly creatures.

The Cost of Empire: The Finances of the Kingdom of Naples in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Calabria, Antonio, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This is a study of early modern government finance in the kingdom of Naples, one of the most important European dominions of the Spanish Empire. Professor Calabria focuses on the period from the mid-sixteenth century to the time of the Thirty Years' War. He connects fiscal developments to larger issues, such as the seventeenth-century crisis, the decline of Italy and Spain, and the economic and social significance of investments in government securities markets in early modern Europe. The Cost of Empire blends quantitative data on economic, fiscal, and financial affairs with non-quantitative material detailing attitudes, economic behaviour, and administrative practices. The quantitative material includes analyses of government budgets from to and a computer study of about investors and their investments in state securities in the later sixteenth century. The work is unrivalled in the breadth, comprehensiveness, and sophistication of its analysis of an early modern fiscal system.

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 Saggy Baggy Elephant

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jackson, Kathryn / Golden Books / Jackson, Byron, PUBLISHER: Golden Books, After a parrot makes fun of Sooki's big ears, long nose, and wrinkled skin, the "saggy baggy" elephant isn't too sure of himself. But once he meets some beautiful creatures who look just like him, Sooki celebrates with a joyful "one-two-three-kick." For over 50 years, parents and children have treasured this tale, with gorgeous art by Gustaf Tenggren, the illustrator of "The Poky Little Puppy."

Songs of Joy and Praise

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Catholic Book Publishing Co, PUBLISHER: Catholic Book Publishing Corp, Playing one of these favorite songs on the electric piano is easy. Simply push the key that matches the color and number of the note above each word. The twelve familiar songs will provide hours of fun for children as they play and sing along. Delightful illustrations accompany the music. Not recommended for children under 3 years of age.

Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love to Work

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Webster, Harriet, PUBLISHER: Rosen Publishing Group, Working with children, which requires a respect for childhood, the ability to nurture, and unending patience, is one of the most important areas in which a person can work today. This volume of Cool Careers Without College lists a variety of satisfying ways people with these attributes can earn a living.

Adventure with Charlie Chick

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pledger, Maurice, PUBLISHER: Silver Dolphin, Children (and parents too) adore these cleverly crafted Peek and Find pop up books with playful story lines. Both interactive and educational, the Peek and Find books attract children's attention with full-color drawings, pop-up characters and even entire pop-up scenes.

Integrating Art and Language Arts Through Children's

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Englebaugh, Debi, PUBLISHER: Teacher Ideas Press(NH), Connecting art and language arts, this guide offers creative lessons for more than 140 favorite children's books, most of which have been published within the last 10 years. The lessons help teachers inspire young students to create art projects related to a book's story. In the first part of the book, the author explains more than 50 art techniques that can be used with almost any book, including batik, collage, decoupage, paste paper, and sponge painting. The second part of the book provides teachers with a wealth of illustrated lessons. Each lesson includes the book's title, the art project, a brief description of the story as it relates to the art project, supplies, instructions, bibliographic information, and a list of relevant Web sites. Children's Books include: BLAraminta's Paint Box BLArthur's Pet Business BLBirdsong BLCharlotte's Web BLDear Peter Rabbit BLHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire BLMilo and the Magical Stones BLRechenka's Eggs BLWhere the Sidewalk Ends BLAnd many more

We Celebrate New Year

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kalman, Bobbie, PUBLISHER: Crabtree Publishing Company, The Holidays and Festivals books take a joyous look at special times of celebration around the world. Children will have fun comparing their experience with those of children from other lands. These large, beautiful books are filled with lively full-color illustrations, exciting stories, songs, holiday recipes, and games. New Year is celebrated by everybody, either with bells and noisemakers, or with candles and prayer. Festivals from Chinese New Year to Rosh Hashanah are explored through the unique and vibrant pictures.

International Perspectives on Social Work: Global Conditions

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lyons, Karen / Manion, Kathleen / Carlsen, Mary, PUBLISHER: Palgrave MacMillan, This book argues the necessity for social professionals working locally to equip themselves with knowledge of global mechanisms and cross-cultural issues. Local level examples include the increase in victims of trafficking or the effects of HIV/AIDS on some immigrant groups. International examples include the risk to children moving across borders, the growth of international pedophile networks, and the proliferation of terrorism.

In the Shadow of Mountains

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McCurry, Steve, PUBLISHER: Phaidon Press, - Steve McCurry is one of the most popular photographers working today - A new collection of portraits, landscapes and street photography - Covers almost 30 years of his deep involvement in the countryside and people of Afghanistan - Children and shepherds, warriors and labourers are presented alongside striking views of sandstone cities, mountainous landscapes and ancient temples - Evocative and timeless, these lyrical images capture the enduring spirit, grandeur and beauty of the land that lies at the foot of the Hindu Kush - McCurry's photographs capture human experience and transcend boundaries of language and culture

Catch

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Leda Schubert, PUBLISHER: Candlewick Press, Based on what experts know about how children learn to read, Brand New Readers are short, funny stories with words and pictures that help children reading for the very first time succeed -- and have fun Children who are just cracking the reading code. Readers ages 4-7 can master Brand New Readers immediately -- even the first time through.

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The Children of Lovers: A Memoir of William Golding by His

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Golding, Judy, PUBLISHER: Faber & Faber, 'The Children of Lovers are Orphans.' ProverbBestselling novelist, author of Lord of the Flies, William Golding was a famously acute observer of children. What was it like to be his daughter?In this frank and engaging family memoir, Judy Golding recalls growing up with a brilliant, loving, sometimes difficult parent. The years of her childhood and adolescence saw her father change from an impecunious schoolteacher to a famous novelist. Once adult, she came to understand some of the internal conflicts which led to his writing.The Golding family life, both ordinary and extraordinary, always kept its characteristic warmth, humour, complexity, anger and love, danger and insecurity. This is a book about family and parents, about lovers and their children, and about our impact on one another - for good or ill.

Growing Up a Friend of Jesus: A Guide to Discipleship for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Darcy-Berube, Francoise / Berube, John-Paul, PUBLISHER: Samuel French, Growing Up a Friend of Jesus addresses the concerns of many parents, catechists, and pastors who are asking, "What can we do to help our children continue to grow in faith after the "intensive care" of sacramental preparation?" Using a dynamic blend of stories and activities, this fully illustrated book provides children 8 to 11 years old with a practical guide for their daily apprenticeship of the Christian way of life. This book offers children an ongoing initiation to a personal life of prayer in a variety of ways suited to their stage of development, it gives parents a practical tool to initiate intimate conversations with their children about their faith, their problems, their values and concerns. It offers families a wealth of ideas for simple but meaningful and enjoyable family activities.

Forest 3D Dice Set beige black (7)

New dice, with the power of ancient forest. Found in the limb of the huge oak, which has filled them with his power and knowledge. These dice have witnessed great battle of Ents, passing years caused, that they almost merged with surrounding environment.

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.

Diseases of the Liver & Biliary System in Children

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kelly, Deirdre A., PUBLISHER: Wiley-Blackwell, The editor is affiliated with The Birmingham Childrens Hospital, UK; the 21 contributors are from the UK, except for a few from the US and Canada. Eighteen chapters are arranged in sections on assessment; the neonate; acute disease; older children; metabolic liver disease; management of chronic disease; the liver and other organs; surgical management; and transplantation. Coverage is wide, including such aspects as the psychology of parents of children on transplant waiting lists to the genetic disturbances of bilirubin and bile salt transport in the neonate.

Titanic Adventure: The Time Travelers' Chronicles

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Raibley, Coyte, PUBLISHER: iUniverse.com, The caves were supposed to be haunted, but Alex didn't believe any of that. It was the first day of summer vacation, and no frightening legend about an Indian burial ground could keep him from adventure. Even though two boys had gone missing in the caves fifteen years before, Alex dragged his sister, Valerie, along with their cousins, Jason and Meghan, to the caves. In the early summer heat, the caves begged to be explored. While wandering in the underground caverns, they come upon a book. How could they have guessed the stories were true-that a spirit really did live in the caves and that the book they found was not a toy? By tampering with the book belonging to the Spirit of the Cave, they have changed the course of history. When the book opens to page , the children are cast into the faraway past to the maiden voyage of the ill-fated Titanic. They must fix the mess they've made of history, but in order to do so, they have to locate the book, which is lost somewhere on the ship. If they find the book, they'll repair the fabric of time and find a way home. If they don't, they may go down with the ship

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