“Eggbert the Hero” is the fi rst of a book series. It centers around Eggbert and his family and includes the antics and problems of the goldfi nch fl ock as a whole. In this book, Eggbert fl ies to Florida for the fi rst time. But he is prone to daydreaming about becoming an airplane pilot. Wham! He hits his head on a tree limb and is knocked out cold. When he wakes up, his fl ock is gone. Now he must fi nd his way to Florida by himself. With the help of some newfound friends, he boards an airplane, but the pilots lose consciousness! Can Eggbert save the plane as it dives faster and faster?
In a distant corner of the cosmos, on an advanced planet known as Newel, a hero is created using super science. This hero is named Gar-A and his destiny is driven by a freak occurrence with a black hole. He finds himself seemingly stranded on a distant planet called Earth, a strange place that exists in a parallel dimension away from his home world. Newelians look like humans, but this is where the similarities end. Made of an incredibly dense molecular structure, they are gifted with incredible strength and durability. Their superior mental capacities and half-millennium life span make them astonishingly powerful. On Earth, Gar-A becomes known as Major Alpha, the premier costumed hero of his age. He follows his heart, and soon, he and his human wife, Kate, build a life and family together. Their son, Mik, lives a life most fanboys can only dream of in their four-color fantasies. Mik, considered a power-normal, dreams of glory as he strives to make the most of his small portion of Newelian abilities. A tragic first outing opens young Miks eyes to a series of revelations about his fathers legacy, as his dream of being a superhero becomes a twisted nightmare. If he is to realize his fate, Mik must find the courage to escape the dark shadow of his father. As he makes new allies and enemies, he finds himself forced to pursue his own path toward a greater destiny.
Now you can easily deliver the shared reading comprehension lessons you need to launch RTI Tier 1 instruction--setting the stage for Tier 1 small-group instruction as well as Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions. Launching RTI Comprehension Instruction with Shared Reading provides intermediate-grade teachers with: Flexible shared reading plans for 45-, 60-, and 90-minute instructional blocks and guidelines to implement Tier 2 and Tier 3 comprehension interventions; Criteria to select comprehension objectives, choose texts, and create lessons that support students before, during, and after reading; Strategies that move students toward independence in meeting comprehension objectives through explicit, systematic instruction that culminates in written response; Assessment rubrics, checklists, and anchor sets to evaluate students' literature responses; Lessons and support materials for 40 different objectives organized into four thinking strands: forming a general understanding, developing an interpretation, making reader/text connections, and examining content and structure; and Independent follow-up activities in oral language, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing that help students apply what they have learned in the shared lesson. Tips for adapting instruction to English language learners and reflection questions at the end of each chapter round out this complete resource. The included CD provides modifiable electronic versions of planning and support documents, along with additional lesson materials not included in the book.
HE'S BACK and just as mischievous as ever as Eggbert and his twin Eggberta are brought back to amuse expectant moms and those who love them. This time, Eggbert's wonderful cartoons are included in a DIARY that the Mom-to-Be can use to record all the things she is feeling and experiencing during a wondrous time while awaiting the birth of her baby. Eggbert's wit and wisdom will keep you laughing through your entire pregnancy.
Time is up for the Easter Bunny, his magical powers have left him and been passed on to his eldest son, Eggbert. Eggbert is horrified; he wants to be a superhero, not the Easter Bunny delivering boring chocolate eggs. His younger brother Eggward is also furious. He desperately wanted to be the Easter Bunny. He loves inventing things and is delighted when Eggbert can't use the magic and can only make a few odd shaped chocolate eggs. As for flying, his feet remain firmly on the ground! Father Bunny is very worried, if Eggbert doesn't take control of the magic and make more eggs, Easter which is fast approaching, will have to be cancelled! No chocolate eggs for anyone!
A price guide for collectors of Boyd Resin bears and other creatures. The Second Edition is 50% larger than the first. Contains the latest secondary market pricing, including early pieces and variations. Over 2600 entries with full-color photographs. An Officially Licensed Product of The Boyds Collection Ltd.
Meet the little girl who decided superheroes didn't live only in comic books. Then learn how she--and nine other amazing people--proved it.Aggie Borkowski is only ten when she realizes the world needs help, and she can't do the job alone. For the next dozen years, Aggie pursues her extraordinary goal: to gather a team of nine talented, dedicated people who want to be heroes.Number one on that roster is Aggie's remarkable grandfather, Bernie. His indomitable spirit--undaunted by personal tragedy and a sometimes-terrifying handicap--is key to the realization of Aggie's dreams. The Borkowskis' story spans five decades, from Korea's Demilitarized Zone to the high-tech minefield of life in the 21st Century, including a sojourn in that fearful place called middle school. With Bernie's loving guidance, Aggie develops exceptional coping skills, all the while facing the conventional challenges of growing up and finding true love.Aggie is just one girl trying to make a small difference...but like Bernie taught her, "A good deed is never too small."And it works even better when you can do it with a team.
