The charm of this unassuming, engaging picture book rests in the tongue-in-cheek parallels between the daily labors of parents and offspring. The youngster here is an African American only child; the adults are active, serious professionals--father is an architect, mother an accountant. In its own way, Jamal's day is as demanding as theirs: he "works with numbers" in math class, does "research" in the library, has "meetings to attend" in the school auditorium and occasionally settles schoolyard "disagreements between my co-workers.
101 Cool Pool Games for Children: Fun and Fitness for Swimmers of All Levels
Added by: titito | Karma: 1215.71 | Kids, Only for teachers | 3 February 2011
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101 Cool Pool Games for Children: Fun and Fitness for Swimmers of All LevelsThe benefits of water exercise and play have been well documented, and it’s never too early to begin. This practical guide for children 4 and above contains games and activities for every skill level. All 101 games — from variations on classics like Follow the Leader to new ones like Message in a Bottle — are simple, easy to learn, and enjoyable for youngsters to play over and over again. Best of all, they burn calories and improve a child’s overall fitness level. A special section covers exercises, including water walking and jumping and balance activities.
Animals and Teens: The Ultimate Teen GuideAnimals and Teens: The Ultimate Teen Guide, author Gail Green illustrates various situations in which young adults become involved with animals, including providing foster care, pursuing career opportunities, or simply raising pets at home. Green shows how animals can enhance teens' lives and how teens can improve the welfare of animals that face abuse or live in shelters and wildlife preserves. Green discusses what is involved in the handling of service animals, such as dogs that provide physical assistance or horses that help with therapy.
PreSchool-K-With appealing covers, large type, and bright photographs of adorable animals, these books are bound to please. On each left-hand page, a short sentence describes a zoo animal's sleeping or water-related behavior, which is then illustrated in the photo on the right. Children will recognize many of the animals, though a few may be unfamiliar (crested crane, ibex). Sleepytime captures the quieter side of zoo life with pictures of a koala sleeping on its mother's back and flamingos dozing standing up, while Splashtime captures animals in their more playful moments, showing tigers playing ball and polar bears boxing.
Glo is a girl on a mission: she must find just the right birthday gift for her friend Nandi. At the mall, she makes the rounds of stores, browsing and considering. There are so many choices, Glo is a bit overwhelmed. Suddenly she sees the perfect present for Nandi!
