Added by: Kahena | Karma: 11524.33 | Kids, Fiction literature | 17 July 2011
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Mystery of the Missing Cat
The mysterious disappearance of a reclusive neighbor's cat involves the Boxcar children in some complicated detective work. The children look for Spotzie the cat.
Added by: Kahena | Karma: 11524.33 | Kids, Fiction literature | 17 July 2011
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Mystery of the Hot Air Balloon
Benny wants adventure and finds it as he and the other Alden children help uncover the plan of those who would prevent ballooning from coming to Lloyd's Landing. A hot air balloon lands in the Aldens' yard!
Added by: Kahena | Karma: 11524.33 | Kids, Fiction literature | 17 July 2011
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Mystery Bookstore
The Boxcar Children help Olivia Chase, the mystery writer, open a new bookstore. When their grandfather buys a bookstore at auction in New Orleans, the Alden children help clean it up and discover that several people seem to be obsessed with the store and its contents.
Added by: Kahena | Karma: 11524.33 | Kids, Fiction literature | 17 July 2011
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Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar
Someone has stolen the Aldens' boxcar! Can they get it back? The Alden children plan to ride in their boxcar at the Greenfield Founders' Day Parade, but the newly refurbished boxcar is stolen a couple of days before the big event.
21st Century Skills: Learning for Life in Our Times
Added by: badaboom | Karma: 5364.29 | Kids, Only for teachers | 16 July 2011
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21st Century Skills: Learning for Life in Our Times
The new building blocks for learning in a complex worldThis important resource introduces a framework for 21st Century learning that maps out the skills needed to survive and thrive in a complex and connected world. 21st Century content includes the basic core subjects of reading, writing, and arithmetic-but also emphasizes global awareness, financial/economic literacy, and health issues. The skills fall into three categories: learning and innovations skills; digital literacy skills; and life and career skills.