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Get writing! (Dream it, do it!)
By Charlotte Guillain. 2014
This book teaches readers how to stop dreaming about becoming an writer — and take steps to make their dreams…
come true! Helpful tips for finding inspiration, keeping an ideas journal and always thinking creatively will help your reader publish their own book in no time! An activity at the end of the book encourages readers to make a finished book to share with friends. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2014.Adventure stories (Writing Stories.)
By Anita Ganeri. 2013
This book introduces readers to the exciting world of writing adventure stories. Key features of the genre are explained and…
readers are guided through the process of writing their own story. Top tips are given covering planning, writing dialogue, developing characters, adding narrative plot twists, using descriptive language and more! An adventure story running throughout the book draws readers in, offers concrete examples of how the tips can be put into practice and will inspire readers to get writing their own stories. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2013.I'm writing a story
By Doretta Groenendyk. 2009
I could read my story to you. It's about climbing trees and sharing secrets with the moon. Ever wish you…
could write a story, but you can't think of what to say? Grades K-3. 2009.Healthy foods from A to Z: Comida sana de la A a la Z
By Renée Comet, Stephanie Maze. 2012
Colorful healthy food icons of apples to zucchini are arranged in alphabetical order portraying various facial emotions. Vocabulary is in…
English and Spanish and includes a nutritional glossary. For preschool-grade 2Salad people and more real recipes: a new cookbook for preschoolers and up
By Mollie Katzen. 2005
A beginner's cookbook of twenty easy-to-assemble dishes for young chefs, with set-up instructions for the adult helper. Covers safety tips…
and cooking hints for food projects like Tiny Tacos, Crunchy Fruity Granola, Polka Dot Rice, and Egg Salad. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 2005Boy on Fairfield Street: how Ted Geisel grew up to become Dr. Seuss
By Kathleen Krull, Steve Johnson, Lou Fancher. 2004
Introduces the renowned writer and illustrator Ted Geisel, known as Dr. Seuss, author of The Cat in the Hat (DB…
33062) and others. Describes Ted's childhood in Springfield, Massachusetts, where he lived near both the zoo and the library; also discusses his career. For grades 3-6. 2004They call me Woolly: what animal names can tell us
By Keith Du Quette. 2002
Explains how an animal's name can often reveal where the animal lives, what sound it makes, or how dangerous it…
is. Provides details about each of the thirty-five creatures whose names are explored. Also includes brief factual information about other unusual animals. For grades K-3. 2002Pretend soup and other real recipes: a cookbook for preschoolers & up
By Mollie Katzen, Ann Henderson. 1994
Nineteen fun-to-make recipes for healthy dishes like bagel faces, green spaghetti, pretend soup (requires no cooking), muffins with a surprise…
inside, and pizza. Designed to help young children learn independence in cooking, under the guidance of an adult "partner." Includes safety tips. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 1994Kids' first cookbook: delicious-nutritious treats to make yourself!
By American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society Staff. 2000
Fifty-three recipes with step-by-step instructions to help you follow the guidelines of the food pyramid. Features drinks, breakfasts, lunches, and…
dinners, as well as snacks and desserts. Includes Easy Monkey Bread, Taco Layer Dip, Yummy Veggie Pizza, Chicken Swords, Sloppy Dogs, and Tornado Swirls. For grades K-3. 2000Food and your health (Health Matters Ser.Health Matters)
By Jillian Powell. 1998
Sun in My Tummy
By Laura Alary, Andrea Blinick. 2022
In simple but expressive language, a mother describes to her young daughter how the sun’s light becomes the energy in…
her body through the oats, blueberries, and milk in her home-cooked breakfast.A world full of poems
By Dk Publishing. 2021
An encyclopedia of poetry containing 150 poems to inspire a love of poetry in every child. A gorgeous introduction to…
poetry for children, featuring poems about everything from science, sports, and space, to friendship, family, and feelings. This thoughtfully crafted anthology is perfect for children new to verse and for young poetry fans seeking out new favorites. Explore poetry from a diverse selection of contemporary and historical poets, covering a broad range of topics—from personal subjects like emotions and family, to the wonders of the natural environment. Carefully selected works encourage children to see the poetry in everything and to embrace the beauty of their everyday lives. Poems are complemented by detailed timelines and interesting facts about the topics covered, ensuring that the poems are not just entertaining, but relevant, topical, and informative. Prompts inspire children to create their own poetry, and devices like rhyme, repetition, and alliteration are introduced and explained in a fun and accessible manner. Dr Sylvia Vardell teaches graduate courses in children's and young adult literature at Texas Woman's University. She has published ten books on literature and over 100 journal articles for teachers, librarians and parents. Her current work focuses on poetry for children, including her nationally recognized blog, PoetryforChildren. She currently chairs the ALA Children's Literature Legacy Award committee. She serves on the Executive Committee of the International Board on Books for Young People and co-edited their international journal of children's literature, BookbirdWriting with Rosie: you can write a story too
By Patricia Reilly Giff. 2016
Newbery Honor-winning author provides entertaining tips and advice on how to write fiction. Her dog Rosie attempts to distract her,…
but ultimately provides creative inspiration. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2016Grammar basics: Adjectives ; Adverbs ; Nouns ; Verbs (Grammar Basics Ser.)
By Kate Riggs. 2013
Four books on different parts of speech. Adjectives looks at words that describe nouns. Includes their uses in sentences, their…
common and proper types, and how to spot different forms. Adverbs explains words that describe actions. Also includes Nouns and Verbs. For grades 2-4. 2013A foot in the mouth: poems to speak, sing, and shout
By Paul B Janeczko. 2009
Thirty-seven poems in various forms--some for one voice, two, or three; tongue twisters; limericks; two in Spanish; several by famous…
poets; a few traditional chants; all fun to read out loud. For grades 3-6. 2009Writing magic: creating stories that fly
By Gail Carson Levine. 2006
Newbery Honor author of fiction provides advice, tips, and exercises to encourage aspiring writers. Covers story writing--from coming up with…
an idea and developing characters and plot to finding a publisher. Recommends practicing a lot and saving everything you write. For grades 5-8. 2006Introduces basic rules and tips for healthy eating and exercise habits. Covers the five food groups and meal and snack…
recommendations. Explains the importance of sleep and the healthy body and mind connection. Lists fun ways to be active. For grades 2-4. 2006The South Beach diet quick & easy cookbook: 200 delicious recipes ready in 30 minutes or less
By Arthur Agatston. 2005
Fast cookery for dieters recommended by the Florida cardiologist and author of The South Beach Diet (DB 56409). Includes healthy…
appetizers, main courses, and desserts that use a minimum number of ingredients and are easy to prepare. 2005"Food is a fun way to celebrate diversity, and in her new kids' cookbook, best-selling author Deanna F. Cook leads…
young chefs on a tasty tour of global cultures and cuisines. Kids gain practical kitchen skills through preparing breakfasts, drinks, snacks, dinners, and desserts from around the world. Alongside recipes for foods such as Irish soda bread, ANZAC biscuits, ramen noodle soup, and mango lassi, step-by-step photography and profiles feature children from a wide range of backgrounds honoring their heritage and preparing dishes that reflect their unique food traditions. A pop-out food passport, world language flash cards, and flag stickers provide additional fun on their global food journey, while infographics encourage taste-test explorations of fruits, drinks, breads, vegetables, and ice creams from around the world. Kids will be inspired to expand their palates as they cook, discovering new flavors while developing pride and appreciation for the foods they've grown up with." -- Provided by publisherThe South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook: 200 Delicious Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or Less
By Arthur Agatston. 2008
Millions of people have been turned on to the healthy lifestyle that is the South Beach Diet. Followers of the…
diet have been asking Dr. Agatston for more recipes that are delicious, healthy, and fast, so he's created The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook.Our time-strapped culture needs an effective plan for eating healthy meals at home again. Dr. Agatston delivers with 200 brand-new recipes that use 10 or fewer ingredients and require 30 minutes or less of cooking time. The cookbook offers a diverse range of healthy, easy dishes in all categories, including 25 all-new chef recipes from Miami-area restaurants. There are no more excuses for not joining the many others that have made the South Beach Diet work for them.The sound advice readers count on from the South Beach Diet name are still featured. The book provides practical timesaving tips and advice for how to eat well while staying on the plan. Also, phase designations and nutritional information are listed along with each recipe, so you're in control of what you're eating. Illustrated throughout with full-color photography, The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook is for believers and newcomers alike.