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In 1846, while exploring the swamp on their South Carolina rice plantation, fifteen-year-old twins Josh and Matt find a six-foot-tall lizardlike creature that walks on its hind legs.
Describes the physical characteristics, diet, and behaviors of lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars.
Cambio enjoys her unique talent-turning yellow on a sunny day, for example. Therefore, when a fever renders her unable to do this, she is sad because she thinks she's not special anymore. Her concerned friends-a snail named Les Cargo, Sam the Frog, and a worm called Lego-decide to dress her in colorful flowers, and a delighted Cambio is soon blushing bright red feeling special once again.
After an injury to his father brings high medical bills, eleven-year-old Ben pursues a hidden treasure in the swamp of the South Carolina plantation which his father superintends.
Cultural Writing. NO BOTTOM informally tracks the life and letters of American icon and world-revered author Barry Lopez, whose literature of hope reminds readers "the way we take care of ourselves is by taking care of each other." This nonfiction book is a primer for newcomers to Lopez's work, a haven for aficionados and a baedeker for academicians. It includes an original interview and a provocative inquiry into Barry Lopez's six short story books. These portals provide grounding for new arrivals to Lopez's insatiable Trickster wit and yield reader-friendly end notes for academicians. "This book shows once again why many of us think of Barry Lopez as a national treasure"--Lewis Hyde, author of The Gift and Trickster Makes This World.
Presents an illustrated look at a variety of lizards, including physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle. Includes activities.
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Teddy Bears make every child feel comfortable in new surroundings. Friendly and easy to talk to, they are the perfect addition to the classroom. This delightful book fosters self-concept, language arts, math, and fine/gross motor skills. Includes an in-depth guide to designing and maintaining learning center activities for teachers on a limited budget. All the inspiration you need to create an entire curriculum of bear related activities.
An essential guide for anyone with an interest in body therapy, this book contains an exploration of the connections between Eastern and Western beliefs about health and the human body, based on the concept of energy as a fundamental force in nature. This hidden-energy theory incorporates facets of Chinese acupuncture and Hindu yoga, while establishing that Western medical knowledge validates these ancient Eastern insights. Dr. Smith explains how healthcare practitioners can access this energy through their hands, feel its existence, and see a person's response to the movements. Medical practitioners as well as patients can use this book to learn how to: -Bridge Eastern and Western belief systems -Connect Eastern Yoga and Western theories of anatomy -Bridge the physical and spiritual worlds -Diagnose illness -Communicate in the therapeutic setting -Create a healing perspective -Expanding their vision of the human body
Simurgh is a free adaptation of The Conference of the Birds, a Persian classic written in late 12th century by a mystic poet named Attar. All the birds of the world gather before Hoopoe to seek her advice in finding their divine king. Hoopoe informs them that they could unite with the King (Simurgh) on a very distant mountain, but the journey would be extremely hazardous. Only through love, faith, and self-denial the pilgrims could achieve their goal. Thousands of birds give up their familiar world to search for Simurgh with Hoopoe. After traveling seven treacherous continents, only thirty birds reach the promised mountain and realize that Simurgh is none other than themselves! While maintai...