The Rands (Salty Dog) tell of a boy's valiant efforts to save an ancient forest in this straightforward picture book. The boy and his father love to hike through a favorite old-growth forest. One day, the pair discovers blue paint spots on the towering trunks, and Dad explains that loggers are about to destroy their special retreat?the woodsy smell, the elk trails, the places where deer rested, the birds. But the son has a plan...
The Janet and John books emerged as a popular way to help children learn to read in 1949. These average English children of the 1950s are icons in the minds of the generations who grew up with them. Summersdale are thrilled to be bringing these classic bestsellers from yesteryear back into print as beautifully illustrated hardcover editions that make the perfect nostalgia gift items.
"Enchanting and nostalgic... also fascinating for younger people, these... books take us back to an age that has gone forever"
Ostrich wants to fly like all the other birds. He tries to jump off a big sand dune, then a big rock - to no avail. He finally builds a flying machine and with the aid of other birds he takes off.
Added by: littlecrabpig | Karma: 227.82 | Kids, Only for teachers | 16 February 2011
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All you need to teach nonfiction text types (Ages 10+)
This easy-to-use series for lower to upper primary teachers contains all the tools you need to teach nonfiction text types, including: teaching tips and background information; photocopiable text models for each text type; assessment Rubrics; checklists for students; writing frames to scaffold student writing. The text models, writing frames and rubrics will strengthen your students’ understanding of the purpose, structure and language of nonfiction, along with the traits of good writing. With these tools, students will be able to tackle any nonfiction writing task!
