Added by: Kahena | Karma: 11526.39 | Kids, Fiction literature | 20 November 2011
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Toddler Storytimes II
Research on early childhood brain development clearly shows the importance of storytime for toddlers. Toddler programs set the stage for the development of increased attention spans, superior language development, and a love of literature and libraries. The repetition of fingerplays, songs, and stories further enhance a child's cognitive development.
Added by: Kahena | Karma: 11526.39 | Kids, Fiction literature | 20 November 2011
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The Gremlins Storybook
Tie-in storybook for the 1984 film "Gremlins." When Billy forgets to follow specific instructions for care of his strange new pet, Gizmo, beastly gremlins pop up to wreak havoc on the town.
Hop Into Action - The Curriculum Guide for Grades K-4
Added by: Kahena | Karma: 11526.39 | Kids, Science literature | 20 November 2011
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Hop Into Action - The Curriculum Guide for Grades K-4
K-4 teachers, homeschoolers, camp leaders, and naturalists will find the standards-based lessons in this slim volume the perfect introduction to environmental science for young learners. Hop Iinto Action helps teach children about the joy of amphibians through investigations that involve scientific inquiry and knowledge building. Developed in response to a global amphibian extinction crisis, this book will equip children with the necessary tools to protect amphibians and their environments.
Added by: Kahena | Karma: 11526.39 | Kids, Fiction literature | 20 November 2011
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Chelonia Green - Champion of Turtles
Chellie loves the big green turtles in their secret pool on the island where she lives. Every day, when the tide is right, she goes to be with her turtle family, and when she learns their scientific name, Chelonia, she decides to call herself Chelonia Green. One day she is devastated to find Caretta, the only loggerhead turtle in the pool, choked to death on discarded fishing line. Chellie decides to take action and begins cleaning up all the flotsam and jetsam along the island’s beaches; she even begins a campaign to persuade fishermen not to throw their garbage into the sea. Her efforts help bring together her island community, and produce some surprising results!
Added by: Kahena | Karma: 11526.39 | Kids, Fiction literature | 20 November 2011
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The Runaway Robot
"We're returning to Earth," Paul's father tells him. Paul is wildly excited, for all human beings on the planet Ganymede dream of going back to Earth some day. Then Paul finds out that he cannot take his robot Rex with him. Rex has been his constant companion for sixteen years. Leave him behind? Never! So begins a series of breathtaking adventures in space as Paul and his robot Rex attempt to outwit the forces that seek to separate them.