Book 15 in the Magic Tree House series (1998) A novel by Mary Pope Osborne Jack and Annie are off in search of another story in jeopardy, this time at a monastery in ancient Ireland. Trouble arrives when Vikings land, and Jack and Annie must find a way to escape!
Offers students and teachers the opportunity to work on the main 'trouble spots' associated with adjectives, adverbs and pronouns at elementary and intermediate level. Contains teaching tips on how to present troublesome structures, classroom activities to practise structures in an active way, and varied practice exercises to check students' knowledge and understanding.
What is Dyslexia?: A Book Explaining Dyslexia for Kids and Adults to Use Together
Added by: Maria | Karma: 3098.81 | Non-Fiction | 19 November 2008
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"What is Dyslexia?" is designed to help adults explain dyslexia to children.The author provides information about all the most common types of dyslexia: trouble with sounds, trouble remembering how letters and words look, trouble finding words, and mixed dyslexia. He deals with the basic facts and adopts a style which is accessible to children without talking down to them. This book includes clear examples which children will be able to understand, as well as activities for parents to do with their children. The author emphasises that everyone has strengths and weaknesses and that having dyslexia is okay.This book will be valuable for parents of children with dyslexia, as well as other adults working with children with dyslexia.
Added by: hope-russia | Karma: 22.01 | Fiction literature | 26 June 2008
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Sophy Metcalfe has bent the truth a little and created a boyfriend, "Dominic", so her mother will stop bugging her. But when she's invited to her sister's wedding, she hires a date, Josh, only to become entangled in her lies and his charm. A traditional comedy, ASKING FOR TROUBLE brings fun and laughter to the reader.