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More Ready-to-tell Tales from Around the World
A multicultural collection of traditional tales contributed by experienced storytellers, with tips for telling the stories.
When Brains Dream
A comprehensive, eye-opening exploration of what dreams are, where they come from, what they mean, and why we have them. Questions on the origins and meaning of dreams are as old as humankind, and as confounding and exciting today as when nineteenth-century scientists first attempted to unravel them. Why do we dream? Do dreams hold psychological meaning or are they merely the reflection of random brain activity? What purpose do dreams serve? When Brains Dream addresses these core questions about dreams while illuminating the most up-to-date science in the field. Written by two world-renowned sleep and dream researchers, it debunks common myths that we only dream in REM sleep, for example—w...
A New Pair of Wings
"Though Delores doesn't remember her father who has lived in San Francisco for five years, she is excited when the day comes that she and her mother leave their little village in the Philippines to join her father in America. Everything is so different and the children laugh at her because she doesn't speak English. She wishes she could return to her old home until the cultural and language gap is bridged by an extraordinary moment in the natural world. This story is based on the life of Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo's mother"--Provided by publisher.
My Name Is Cool
“In 1960 my father got into a rowboat from Havana, Cuba and rowed 90 miles to the United States to start his new life. By the time I got into seventh grade, I was telling my friends that my father saved all of his family, all of his friends, piled everyone into that boat and rowed everybody over to America. By the time I got into high school, I was telling my friends that my father stole five boats from Castro’s navy, saved all of his friends, all of his family, all of his first, second, third, fourth, and fifth cousins, everyone on his block, all of the pets, and everybody on his baseball team. He piled them into the boat. There was no room for him in the boat, so he tied those boats to...
Storytelling Tips
"Mark's 101 snippets of sound advice are clearly written, touched with humor, offered in a common-sense, easily accessible format. This book is a quick yet worthwhile read, gleaned from Mark's own steady growth and experience as a successful storyteller and educator. Gather a tip or two at a time, or make this book your evening's entertainment; it can become a self-coaching guide for any new or learning storyteller and a great enrichment tool for the experienced raconteur." --Lynette Ford, storyteller and author of Affrilachian Tales: Tales from the African-American Tradition in Appalachia
U.S. Immigration Today
Learn about immigration in the United States! Discover terms related to immigration such as visas and borders. This 32-page full-color book covers key ideas like diversity and democracy. U.S. Immigration Today Explains terms related to immigration such as visas and borders., Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested, Connects key ideas such as diversity and democracy to students' daily lives, Includes a glossary, useful discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to get students interested in this important issue, U.S. Immigration Today is perfect for classroom or at-home learning to explore the immigration process, the challenges immigrants face, and the benefits of moving to the United States.
Invoking Angels
"A collection of essays examining medieval and early modern texts aimed at performing magic or receiving illumination via the mediation of angels. Includes discussion of Jewish, Christian and Muslim texts"--Provided by publisher.
Payday! 6-Pack
Teach first grade students about the choices people make with their money! This 6-pack of nonfiction readers explores how people save and spend what they earn on payday. Payday! 6-Pack • Explains what a payday is and what people may choose to do with their money • Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested • Covers key economics concepts such as saving and spending • Includes colorful images, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to challenge students to make their own business plan • Offers a detailed lesson plan that will assist with implementation of activities From buying new shoes to saving for college, people have to make choices about what to do with their money. This teacher-approved 6-pack of books explores why money management is important in an easy-to-understand way. With an illustrated fiction story, discussion questions, and other meaningful features, this 6-pack shows first grade students the various decisions they will have to make with their own hard-earned money. This 6-pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.
Handbook of Transnational Environmental Crime
Crimes associated with the illegal trade in wildlife, timber and fish stocks, pollutants and waste have become increasingly transnational, organized and serious. They warrant attention because of their environmental consequences, their human toll, their impacts on the rule of law and good governance, and their links with violence, corruption and a range of crossover crimes. This ground-breaking, multi-disciplinary Handbook brings together leading scholars and practitioners to examine key sectors in transnational environmental crime and to explore its most significant conceptual, operational and enforcement challenges.
Are We There Yet?
Travel around Australia without leaving home! From much-loved children's author Alison Lester comes this gift set containing the classic picture book, a 200-piece jigsaw puzzle and a pack of specially designed playing cards. The Book The year I turned eight, Mum and Dad took us on a trip around Australia. Luke, Billy and I missed school for the whole winter term. Join Grace and her family on their adventurous and sometimes funny expedition. A warm, heartfelt story based on an actual journey undertaken by the much-loved, award-winning author and illustrator, Alison Lester.
