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Encyclopedia of Creativity (Volume 1)
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Encyclopedia of Creativity (Volume 1)Key Features:
 A source-book of specialized information about creativity and motivation
 Includes virtually any topic dealing with creativity
 Entries are placed in alphabetical order with cross-references
 Written in easy-to-understand terms
 Illustrations and photographs throughout
 Contains select biographies of internationally renowned creative individuals from throughout history
 
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Graphic Biography Collection (Saddleback Graphic Biographies)
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Graphic Biography Collection (Saddleback Graphic Biographies)Fast-paced and easy-to-read, these softcover 32-page graphic biographies teach students about historical figures: those who lead us into new territory, pursued scientific discoveries; battled injustice and prejudice; and broke down creative and artistic barriers.
These biographies offer a variety of rich primary and secondary source material to support teaching to standards. Using the graphics, students can activate prior knowledgebridge what they already know with what they have yet to learn.
Graphically illustrated biographies also teach inference skills, character development, dialogue, transitions, and drawing conclusions.
Graphic biographies in the classroom provide an intervention with proven success for the struggling reader.
Features: Full-color drawings engage the reader. Each biography is complete in 32-pages. Speech bubbles and nonfiction text on every page. Powerful graphics capture and hold student interest.
Highlights: Fast-paced nonfiction stories. Strong characters and powerful role models.
 
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