Added by: Kahena | Karma: 11526.39 | Kids, Fiction literature | 28 November 2011
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Periwinkle and the Cave of Courage
Mother Nature has asked that the magical creatures of the world take part in a challenge for her. The Cave of Courage, which supplies courage to all creatures the world over, is beginning to run dry and it needs to be replenished. To do so, Mother Nature has asked that a team be put together of various magical creatures, led by the Fairies, to complete a set of tasks before nightfall.
Featuring dozens of beautiful full-page photographs, each showing a collection of objects in a single category, such as sports, animals, clothing, and music, this stunning new picture-and-word book will have kids searching for objects and learning new words along the way.
These simple play-based photocopiable activities are ideal for parents who want to help their child improve his or her language skills. Each stand-alone worksheet has been designed for use in the home environment. Activities are linked directly to the 36 school-based sessions in the companion volume Language Development: Circle Time Sessions to Improve Communication Skills. This spiral bound book includes photocopiable worksheets, exciting visual prompts for children and parents, and easy to use assessment grids to help parents and teachers monitor progress.
Added by: Kahena | Karma: 11526.39 | Kids, Science literature | 27 November 2011
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Electricity
Where does electricity come from? How does it make a computer run or a light bulb shine? Electricity is a form of energy that can be used in many ways. Starting with the tiny particles that make up atoms - electrons, protons, and neutrons - this book highlights the basics of how electricity works and furthers understanding through a series of easy-to-do experiments. Reading Age: 8+ Interest Age: 7-11
