Writing test scores indicate that boys have fallen far behind girls across the grades. In general, boys don't enjoy writing as much as girls. What's wrong? How can we do a better of job of creating “boy-friendly” classrooms so their voices can be heard?
In Boy Writers: Reclaiming Their Voices Ralph Fletcher draws upon his years of experience as staff developer, children's book author, and father of four boys. He also taps the insights from dozens of writing teachers around the US and abroad.
Chief Joseph: A Biography explores the world of the Nez Perce Indians from their entrance into the Columbia Plateau through their relations with the expanding United States. It recounts their attempt to accommodate the rapidly changing world around them, and it follows the life of Chief Joseph, one of their greatest peace leaders.
Cup of Comfort for Mothers and Daughters: Stories that celebrate a very special bond
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Cup of Comfort for Mothers and Daughters: Stories that celebrate a very special bond
Intense...loving...complex...close - mothers and daughters have their say in this unforgettable collection.As mothers raise their daughters to womanhood; as daughters come into their own; as mothers watch daughters become mothers themselves, and then care for their mothers through midlife and beyond; the mother-daughter bond retains its power and poignancy forever.Mothers and daughters share more than just life, death and love; they exchange wisdom, advice and intimate secrets unlike that of any other relationship.
This comprehensive atlas of tracings of polysomnographic studies covers the technical aspects of conducting studies, and includes the features of the various adult and pediatric sleep disorders.
* Comprehensive and contemporary atlas
* Discusses the significance of findings and their correlation with the clinical presentation of the patient
Rain - it makes puddles for jumping in, helps birds to clean their feathers and brings out snails and worms. But what is rain? And how does it transform the world around us? With a wonderful sense of movement and color, this unique book in the Exploring the Elements series invites children to explore their world with delight and curiosity. Young readers will open the book to find the science of rain and related topics clearly explained. Inside, they will discover why rain falls, what raindrops really look like, why the air smells different after a rain and much more. Reading Level: Grade K-3
