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Arithmetic Study and teaching (Primary) Children Books and reading Civics Study and teaching (Middle school) United States Cooking Dance Study and teaching (Elementary) Literature Study and teaching Mindfulness (Psychology) Science Experiments Science Experiments Juvenile literature Science Study and teachingSpurgin, Timothy.
Summary: "These lectures demonstrate how to read fiction carefully for full enjoyment. The lectures begin with basic concepts from simpler stories before progressing into books famous for their complexity. The lectures explain literary devices such as irony and foreshadowing and show how skilled authors have used such devices to great effect in classic works of literature"--Guidebook.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 2009
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3 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 808 ARTCall number: CD 808 ART V. 1 OF 2
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Apgar, Cheryl.
Summary: Easy-to-follow recipes (one for each letter of the alphabet) and numerous activities that include songs, poems and chants, that enhance literacy and math skills while students learn and enjoy hands-on-cooking experiences.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Teaching Press 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Food ApgarSummary: "This dynamic, fun-packed book includes more than 50 exciting experiments for kids to learn and grow their knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and math. Each experiment is accompanied by clear instructions and step-by-step photography. The experiments span topics such as light, sound, heat, plants, electricity, magnetism, and other concepts that play an important role in...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Racehorse for Young Readers 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 507.8 AWEMoen, Christine Boardman.
Summary: These engaging hands-on activities help students demonstrate and build their comprehension targeting key reading objectives -- from summarizing information to recognizing different points-of-view. Activities include easy instructions links to literature and a student sample. A number of reproducible template pages are also included.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 371.95 MOENafisi, Azar.
Summary: Prof. Nafisi resigned from her job as professor of English Literature at a university in Tehran in 1995 due to repressive government policies. For the next 2 years, until she left Iran, she gathered 7 young women, former students, at her house every Thursday morning to read and discuss works of Western literature forbidden by the new regime. They used this forum to learn to speak freely, not...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 820.9 NAFFormat: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Story Press 2001
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Summary: Presents science concepts through the use of art.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Bright Ring Pub. 1993
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 507 KOHSummary: A Touch of Greatness is a feature-length documentary film focusing on the extraordinary work of Albert Cullum, an elementary school teacher for over twenty years and a pioneer in American education. Championing an unorthodox educational philosophy, Cullum regularly taught his elementary school children literary masterpieces, most notably the works of Shakespeare, Sophocles and Shaw. Combining...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Aubin Pictures 2004
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC TOUDenby, David.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 909.098 DENSummary: "Packed with educational prompts and activities, this fourth book in the Backpack Explorer series encourages junior naturalists to spot insects while on a walk in the woods, playing in a park, or searching right outside their front door"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Storey Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.7 BUGArment, Ainsley
Summary: Foster a love of reading in your child with Wild + Free Book Club. An invaluable educational resource curated by Wild + Free families around the world, this full-color illustrated book offers imaginative suggestions for creating themed book clubs for kids. Here are hands-on activities, games, food, and decoration ideas inspired by a carefully chosen list of beloved classic novels, as well as...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Parent ArmentGoodman, Burton.
Summary: [This] is a literature-based program designed to help readers improve their basic English skills. [The text] contains engaging stories by famous writers. The language level is controlled so that the stories can be easily understood by students with limited English skills.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 428.24 GOOPaley, Vivian Gussin
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harvard University Press 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 372.6 PALIsbell, Rebecca T.
Summary: The authors have once again drawn on the expertise of outstanding storytellers and teachers for this eagerly awaited new volume. Engage young children's minds and capture their undivided attention with 16 more stories, complete with storytelling tips and new activities. The storytelling tips bring the stories to life, while the activities expand and enhance each story.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Gryphon House 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 372.677 ISBWartenberg, Thomas E.
Summary: "Big Ideas for Little Kids includes everything a teacher, a parent, or a college student needs to teach philosophy to elementary school children from picture books. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book explains why it is important to allow young children access to philosophy during primary-school education. Wartenberg also gives advice on how to construct a 'learner-centered'...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 372.8 WARCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 372.8 WARDenby, David
Summary: "It's no secret that millions of American teenagers, caught up in social media, television, movies, and games, don't read seriously-they associate sustained reading with duty or work, not with pleasure. This indifference has become a grievous loss to ourstanding as a great nation--and a personal loss, too, for millions of teenagers who may turn into adults with limited understanding of...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 800 DENRaines, Shirley C.
Summary: Listening to stories can expand children's knowledge, provide sheer enjoyment, and help children understand their world and how people relate to each other in it. This book compiles tips and suggestions from expert storytellers and teachers, and shows teachers and parents how to capture children's attention and imagination using simple, creative flourishes to familiar stories. The book is...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Gryphon House 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 372.677 RAIRapoport, Rebecca
Summary: "Math Lab for Kids provides 52 fun labs to teach children basic math concepts through activities and games."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Quarry Books 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 510 RAPPeterson, Altair
Summary: A workbook that examines mathematics on a middle school level. Organized by key concepts, the text includes mnemonic devices, definitions, timelines and doodles to help the subject stick in your brain, so you can ace your class.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 510 PET1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 510 PET
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA 510 PETDean, James
Summary: Uses stories about Pete the cat to teach children the relationship between letters and the sounds they make.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2017
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Summary: "For curious young minds who ask why? how? what? when? and then why? again and again, the bestselling team behind Ada Twist, Scientist has developed a STEM project book based on the beloved character. Ada herself will take readers through the scientific method and introduce them to some of her favorite sciences, including chemistry, botany, astronomy, and environmental science. Budding...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 507.8 BEAFinne, Stephanie
Summary: "In this book, early fluent readers will learn how music and dance can help us focus, relieve stress, and increase mindfulness. Step-by-step instructions help readers write song lyrics, mindfully listen to music, and dance. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Jump! 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 372.87 FINSummary: An illustrated notebook of definitions, diagrams, key concepts, and mnemonic devices geared to help middle school students learn science.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing 2016
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 500 GEICopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA 500 GEIFleischer, Jeff
Summary: "Featuring compelling, well-researched text and accompanying sidebars, this handy guidebook offers an accessible overview of big US civics topics, including federal programs, international relations, and more"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Zest Books 2025