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Author: Patricia C. McKissack
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 88
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes the customs, recipes, poems, and songs used to celebrate Christmas in the big plantation houses and in the slave quarters just before the Civil War.
Author: Ginny Moore Kruse
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Published: 1997
Total Pages: 132
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"A careful selection of children's and young adult books with multicultural themes and topics which were published in the United States and Canada between 1991 and 1996"--Preface, p. vii.
Author: Claire Gatrell Stephens
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2000-05-15
Total Pages: 255
ISBN-13: 0313080186
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHere's a fresh opportunity to learn more about these fine titles and integrate them into the curriculum. The first half of the book presents annotated bibliographies of all author and illustrator winners and honor books. The entire second half of the book is devoted to activities, including some reproducibles, based on select titles. During the past 30 years, the titles recognized by the Coretta Scott King Award have consistently presented excellent writing, storytelling, history, and values. Stephens's book is designed to help educators learn more about these fine titles and integrate them into the curriculum. After giving background about the award and its history, the author presents annotated bibliographies of all author and illustrator award winners and honor books. The second half of the book is devoted to providing activities based on specific titles. Helpful tips and reproducibles make this a classroom-friendly resource.
Author: Wanda M. Brooks
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 266
ISBN-13: 9780810860278
DOWNLOAD EBOOKScholarly studies about the use of books by and about African-American children and young adults in classrooms across the United States.
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Published: 1912
Total Pages: 1018
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Otto Penzler
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Published: 2013-10-22
Total Pages: 674
ISBN-13: 0345802985
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Edgar Award-winning editor collects sixty of his all-time favorite holiday crime stories—from Arthur Conan Doyle and Thomas Hardy, to Sara Paretsky and Ed McBain. • “Anyone who cares about the best mystery writing of the past century and beyond would be lucky to receive this thick volume during the holidays." —The Washington Post This collection touches on all aspects of the holiday season, and all types of mysteries. They are suspenseful, funny, frightening, and poignant. Included are puzzles by Mary Higgins Clark, Isaac Asimov, and Ngaio Marsh; uncanny tales in the tradition of A Christmas Carol by Peter Lovesey and Max Allan Collins; O. Henry-like stories by Stanley Ellin and Joseph Shearing, stories by pulp icons John D. MacDonald and Damon Runyon; comic gems from Donald E. Westlake and John Mortimer; and many, many more. Almost any kind of mystery you’re in the mood for--suspense, pure detection, humor, cozy, private eye, or police procedural—can be found in these pages. FEATURING: - Unscrupulous Santas - Crimes of Christmases Past and Present - Festive felonies - Deadly puddings - Misdemeanors under the mistletoe - Christmas cases for classic characters including Sherlock Holmes, Brother Cadfael, Miss Marple, Hercule Poirot, Ellery Queen, Rumpole of the Bailey, Inspector Morse, Inspector Ghote, A.J. Raffles, and Nero Wolfe.
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Publisher: Quill Driver Books
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 9781884956287
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOne hundred and fourteen authors and illustrators of children's books share the process of researching, writing, and publishing books, discuss what their inspirations are, and recount the best and worst advice they ever received.
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Published: 1912
Total Pages: 976
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Published: 1912
Total Pages: 962
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Nancy Schniedewind
Publisher: Rethinking Schools
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 412
ISBN-13: 0942961323
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn educator's sourcebook of activities to help students understand and change inequalities based on race, gender, class, age, language, sexual orientation, physical/mental ability, and religion. The activities also promote respect for diversity and interpersonal equality among students, fostering a classroom that is participatory, cooperative, and democratic. Learning activities are sequencedto build awareness and understanding. First, students develop skills for building trust, communication, and collaboration. Second, they learn to recognize stereotypes and discrimination and explore their presence in people's lives and in institutions. Finally, students create changes, gaining self-confidence and experiencing collective responsibility. This book is an essential resource for teachers, leaders in professional development, and curriculum specialists.
