When Agnes Caws

When Agnes Caws

Author: Candace Fleming

Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780689851186

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When eight-year-old Agnes Peregrine, an accomplished birdcaller, travels with her parents to the Himalayas in search of the elusive pink-headed duck, she encounters a dastardly foe.


When Agnes Caws

When Agnes Caws

Author: Candace Fleming

Publisher: Atheneum/Anne Schwartz Books

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13:

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When eight-year-old Agnes Peregrine, an accomplished birdcaller, travels with her parents to the Himalayas in search of the elusive pink-headed duck, she encounters a dastardly foe.


The Complete Guide to Service Learning

The Complete Guide to Service Learning

Author: Cathryn Berger Kaye

Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 419

ISBN-13: 157542133X

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Presents tips and advice for professionals who are creating or overseeing service-learning programs.


A to Zoo

A to Zoo

Author: Rebecca L. Thomas

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2018-06-21

Total Pages: 3583

ISBN-13:

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Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.


Smile, Lily!

Smile, Lily!

Author: Candace Fleming

Publisher: Atheneum/Anne Schwartz Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780689835483

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Motivating Reading Comprehension

Motivating Reading Comprehension

Author: Allan Wigfield

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-05-20

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 1135620644

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This text discusses motivating reading comprehension covering subjects such as classroom contexts for engaged reading, scaffolding for motivation and engagement in reading, the cognitive strategies of reading comprehension and science inquiry in the CORI framework.


Music through Children's Literature

Music through Children's Literature

Author: Donna Levene

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 1993-05-15

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 0313079234

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Develop music appreciation among your students with folk songs, rhythmic poems, stories with musical themes, and picture books with strong musical links. Designed for teaching flexibility, these lessons can be adapted according to a teacher's level of musical proficiency and time limitations. Sections cover rhythm, melody, form, instruments, music history, and dance forms, with lively activities that involve singing, playing instruments, chanting, and movement. These are perfect for the nonmusician who is teaching music as well as the seasoned music specialist.


Great Books for Girls

Great Books for Girls

Author: Kathleen Odean

Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 0345450213

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Evaluates fiction and nonfiction books featuring girls and women in positive roles, ranking each entry by reading level.


Great Books About Things Kids Love

Great Books About Things Kids Love

Author: Kathleen Odean

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Published: 2008-12-18

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 0307485625

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BOOKS THAT TURN CHILDREN INTO LIFE-LONG READERS! Most children want to read a book because it's about something they love or are curious about--dinosaurs, magic tricks, ballerinas, sports, secret codes, and a host of other topics. Now with this unique book, Kathleen Odean, current chair of the Newberry Award committee and author of Great Books for Girls and Great Books for Boys, makes it easy for parents and teachers to satisfy a child's individual cravings for good reading on any subject. Inside you'll discover ¸ More than 750 books divided into 55 categories, from Airplanes to Zoos ¸ Professional appraisals that are balanced, intelligent, and fun to read ¸ Stimulating book-related activities and helpful tips for parents Whether the format is picture book, poetry, fiction, or nonfiction, here are wonderful selections like Why Does the Cat Do That? and Exploring the Titanic . . . tried and true characters, from the beloved aardvarks Arthur and D.W. to the hilarious Junie B. Jones and the courageous Harry Potter . . . new heroes and heroines to cheer for such as Katherine Paterson's Princess Miranda from The Wide-Awake Princess and the exciting Jack Black from Jack Black and the Ship of Thieves by Carol Hughes. Great Books About Things Kids Love creates a book-rich environment in which the habit of reading can take hold and flourish for a lifetime. From the Trade Paperback edition.