The book abounds with practical suggestions for developing children's knowledge and skills in various domains. It presents concisely the rationale for an ethical approach to working with young children and their families which emphasizes genuine collaboration between professionals and parents as well as involving children in their learning.
The Adventures of Tom Bombadil is a collection of poetry published in 1962. The book contains 16 poems, only two of which deal with Tom Bombadil, a character who is most famous for his encounter with Frodo Baggins in The Fellowship of the Ring. The rest of the poems are an assortment of bestiary verse and fairy tale rhyme. Two of the poems appear in The Lord of the Rings as well. The book is part of the Middle-earth canon.
George loves to go to the science museum. So, when he finds out that the museum is planning a "Green Day" dedicated to planting trees and recycling, George is curious and wants to help out. But little monkeys eager to help can sometimes become little monkeys getting into trouble. When George begins to find and recycle things around town that aren't quite ready for the recycle bin, he gets into a jam. Thankfully, George isn't the only one who wants to help - the whole community can't wait to lend a hand - and help George and the museum plant some trees!
Milliken's Reading Well! series provides teachers and parents with a wide variety of activities to use at home or in the classroom to enhance your reading program. Reading materials and styles of writing include realistic fiction, biography, poetry, fantasy, informational articles, myths, legends, tall tales, and plays or skits. The comprehension activities have been selected to provide opportunities for students to practice a variety of reading skills.
As Benny goes on five adventures that take him from the woods behind his house to the pyramids of Egypt, he comes face to face with a host of bad guys--pirates, a mummy, and even his very own Booger-Man! And what about all those monkeys? Join Benny on these wild adventures as he confronts all things hilarious and grotesque. Black-and-white art on every spread of the book will appeal to reluctant readers as well as fans of comics, graphic novels, and illustrated novels.
