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This audiobook features music and special effects. An educational audiobook that helps grieving children understand what happens when we die,…
and celebrates the traditions people around the world use to honor the dead. Death is an important part of life, and yet it is one of the hardest things to talk about—for adults as well as children. Historian and museum curator Sarah Chavez is determined to create a audiobook that sparks wonder and curiosity about dying, instead of fear and shame. In this informative listen, children will marvel at the flowers different cultures use to represent death. They will find out about eco-friendly burials, learn how to wrap a mummy, and go beneath the streets of Paris to witness skull-lined catacombs! Listeners will also ride a buffalo alongside Yama, the Hindu god of death, come face-to-face with the terracotta army a Chinese emperor built to escort him to the afterlife, and party in the streets to celebrate the Day of the Dead in Mexico. Through these examples Sarah Chavez showcases the amazing ways humans have always revered those who have died. Full of practical tips, this book won't stop the pain of losing a loved one or a pet, but it may give young listeners ideas for different ways they can celebrate those who have passed away, and help begin the healing process. A Macmillan Audio production from Neon SquidBy Jennifer Peek. 2024
Jamaica Primary Language Arts covers all the Language Arts strands under the National Standards Curriculum and assists students in interacting…
with methodologies and content not only in Language Arts but also in other disciplines across the NSC.The Four Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take centre stage in these appealing and engaging books. Students will be supported and encouraged in their journeys to becoming life-long learners. The books are task-oriented and student-centred, with many activities which students will find both engaging and relevant. - Explore and develop phonemic awareness through a variety of games and activities- Learn and use literary terms and learn how to engage with different types of text- Guide students to an understanding of the structure of language- Explore written communication for a variety of purposes- Ensure a smooth transition to the next phase of learningBy Daphne Paizee. 2024
Jamaica Primary Language Arts covers all the Language Arts strands under the National Standards Curriculum and assists students in interacting…
with methodologies and content not only in Language Arts but also in other disciplines across the NSC.The Four Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take centre stage in these appealing and engaging books. Students will be supported and encouraged in their journeys to becoming life-long learners. The books are task-oriented and student-centred, with many activities which students will find both engaging and relevant.- Explore and develop phonemic awareness through a variety of games and activities- Learn and use literary terms and learn how to engage with different types of text- Guide students to an understanding of the structure of language- Explore written communication for a variety of purposes- Ensure a smooth transition to the next phase of learningBy Jennifer Peek. 2024
Jamaica Primary Language Arts covers all the Language Arts strands under the National Standards Curriculum and assists students in interacting…
with methodologies and content not only in Language Arts but also in other disciplines across the NSC.The Four Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take centre stage in these appealing and engaging books. Students will be supported and encouraged in their journeys to becoming life-long learners. The books are task-oriented and student-centred, with many activities which students will find both engaging and relevant. - Explore and develop phonemic awareness through a variety of games and activities- Learn and use literary terms and learn how to engage with different types of text- Guide students to an understanding of the structure of language- Explore written communication for a variety of purposes- Ensure a smooth transition to the next phase of learningBy Josh Lury. 2024
Jamaica Primary Language Arts covers all the Language Arts strands under the National Standards Curriculum and assists students in interacting…
with methodologies and content not only in Language Arts but also in other disciplines across the NSC.The Four Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take centre stage in these appealing and engaging books. Students will be supported and encouraged in their journeys to becoming life-long learners. The books are task-oriented and student-centred, with many activities which students will find both engaging and relevant.- Explore and develop phonemic awareness through a variety of games and activities- Learn and use literary terms and learn how to engage with different types of text- Guide students to an understanding of the structure of language- Explore written communication for a variety of purposes- Ensure a smooth transition to the next phase of learningBy Diana Anyakwo. 2024
Jamaica Primary Language Arts covers all the Language Arts strands under the National Standards Curriculum and assists students in interacting…
with methodologies and content not only in Language Arts but also in other disciplines across the NSC.The Four Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take centre stage in these appealing and engaging books. Students will be supported and encouraged in their journeys to becoming life-long learners. The books are task-oriented and student-centred, with many activities which students will find both engaging and relevant. - Explore and develop phonemic awareness through a variety of games and activities- Learn and use literary terms and learn how to engage with different types of text- Guide students to an understanding of the structure of language- Explore written communication for a variety of purposes- Ensure a smooth transition to the next phase of learningBy Jennifer Peek. 2024
Jamaica Primary Language Arts covers all the Language Arts strands under the National Standards Curriculum and assists students in interacting…
with methodologies and content not only in Language Arts but also in other disciplines across the NSC.The Four Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take centre stage in these appealing and engaging books. Students will be supported and encouraged in their journeys to becoming life-long learners. The books are task-oriented and student-centred, with many activities which students will find both engaging and relevant. - Explore and develop phonemic awareness through a variety of games and activities- Learn and use literary terms and learn how to engage with different types of text- Guide students to an understanding of the structure of language- Explore written communication for a variety of purposes- Ensure a smooth transition to the next phase of learningBy Jennifer Peek. 2024
Jamaica Primary Language Arts covers all the Language Arts strands under the National Standards Curriculum and assists students in interacting…
with methodologies and content not only in Language Arts but also in other disciplines across the NSC.The Four Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take centre stage in these appealing and engaging books. Students will be supported and encouraged in their journeys to becoming life-long learners. The books are task-oriented and student-centred, with many activities which students will find both engaging and relevant. - Explore and develop phonemic awareness through a variety of games and activities- Learn and use literary terms and learn how to engage with different types of text- Guide students to an understanding of the structure of language- Explore written communication for a variety of purposes- Ensure a smooth transition to the next phase of learningBy Daphne Paizee. 2024
Jamaica Primary Language Arts covers all the Language Arts strands under the National Standards Curriculum and assists students in interacting…
with methodologies and content not only in Language Arts but also in other disciplines across the NSC.The Four Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take centre stage in these appealing and engaging books. Students will be supported and encouraged in their journeys to becoming life-long learners. The books are task-oriented and student-centred, with many activities which students will find both engaging and relevant.- Explore and develop phonemic awareness through a variety of games and activities- Learn and use literary terms and learn how to engage with different types of text- Guide students to an understanding of the structure of language- Explore written communication for a variety of purposes- Ensure a smooth transition to the next phase of learningBy Diana Anyakwo. 2024
Jamaica Primary Language Arts covers all the Language Arts strands under the National Standards Curriculum and assists students in interacting…
with methodologies and content not only in Language Arts but also in other disciplines across the NSC.The Four Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take centre stage in these appealing and engaging books. Students will be supported and encouraged in their journeys to becoming life-long learners. The books are task-oriented and student-centred, with many activities which students will find both engaging and relevant. - Explore and develop phonemic awareness through a variety of games and activities- Learn and use literary terms and learn how to engage with different types of text- Guide students to an understanding of the structure of language- Explore written communication for a variety of purposes- Ensure a smooth transition to the next phase of learningBy Josh Lury. 2024
Jamaica Primary Language Arts covers all the Language Arts strands under the National Standards Curriculum and assists students in interacting…
with methodologies and content not only in Language Arts but also in other disciplines across the NSC.The Four Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take centre stage in these appealing and engaging books. Students will be supported and encouraged in their journeys to becoming life-long learners. The books are task-oriented and student-centred, with many activities which students will find both engaging and relevant.- Explore and develop phonemic awareness through a variety of games and activities- Learn and use literary terms and learn how to engage with different types of text- Guide students to an understanding of the structure of language- Explore written communication for a variety of purposes- Ensure a smooth transition to the next phase of learningBy Maria Birmingham. 2023
Key Selling Points The human desire to have fun is universal and timeless. This book is accessible to young readers…
who will leave armed with interesting facts and specific examples of how humans have had fun from ancient times to today, grouped by topics such art, sport and leisure. Play is important to healthy brain development in children as well as their intellectual, social and emotional development. The author is an award-winning established nonfiction writer, was the managing editor at OWL magazine for 5 years and now works as a freelance writer, editor and contributor to OWL and CBC Kids.By Kitty Stryker. 2024
Talking about consent can feel overwhelming, especially for young people who may be navigating their own boundaries for the first…
time. In Say More, consent culture activist Kitty Stryker guides teenagers in exploring what consent means to them. This timely and practical workbook allows the reader to work at their own pace and in their own way, with concrete examples from Kitty' s youth, prompts inspired by questions teens have asked her and comprehensive resources to encourage exploration and introspection.By Dave Williams. 2023
Really “high” tech to inspire us for sustainable solutions on Earth.Who could imagine an idea born on a space station…
would help sustain our planet? Astronauts, living on the International Space Station, have to protect their resources because their lives depend on it. They learn to conserve water, air, food, energy, and waste.These efforts have in turn lead to amazing and innovative ideas for air quality, food production, and water purification here on Earth.With vivid, energetic illustrations, photographs, and Dr. Dave’s experiments on key topics, readers learn about technological innovations such as waterless toilets and the world’s tallest air purification tower.By Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris, Cheryl Rickman. 2023
An empowering and uplifting guide from THREE legendary Lionesses, Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway and Nikita Parris.Lionesses are brave. They fiercely…
look out for one another. They stick together. And they will roar as loud as they need to, to make sure their voices are heard.Ella, Georgia and Nikita have learned so much from football that can apply to everyday life, from joining a new squad, to stepping up to take a penalty, and getting back up when life (or a footballer) knocks you down. With the true stories of how they got to where they are today and tons of practical tips, this book will help young readers embrace who they are, ignite their spark, go after their goals and find their team - because no Lioness is complete without their pride.Are you ready to embrace your inner Lioness?Written with Sunday Times bestselling author Cheryl RickmanBy Elena Dunkle, Dunkle. 2015
Seventeen-year-old Elena is vanishing. Every day means renewed determination, so every day means fewer calories. This is the story of…
a girl whose armor against anxiety becomes artillery against herself as she battles on both sides of a lose-lose war in a struggle with anorexia. Told entirely from Elena's perspective over a five-year period and cowritten with her mother, award-winning author Clare B. Dunkle, Elena's memoir is a fascinating and intimate look at a deadly disease, and a must read for anyone who knows someone suffering from an eating disorder.By Esmeralda Santiago. 1993
One of "The Best Memoirs of a Generation" (Oprah's Book Club): a young woman's journey from the mango groves and…
barrios of Puerto Rico to Brooklyn, and eventually on to Harvard In a childhood full of tropical beauty and domestic strife, poverty and tenderness, Esmeralda Santiago learned the proper way to eat a guava, the sound of tree frogs, the taste of morcilla, and the formula for ushering a dead baby's soul to heaven. But when her mother, Mami, a force of nature, takes off to New York with her seven, soon to be eleven children, Esmeralda, the oldest, must learn new rules, a new language, and eventually a new identity. In the first of her three acclaimed memoirs, Esmeralda brilliantly recreates her tremendous journey from the idyllic landscape and tumultuous family life of her earliest years, to translating for her mother at the welfare office, and to high honors at Harvard.By Louise Spear-Swerling. 2024
Structured Literacy (SL) approaches are increasingly recognized as the gold standard for teaching struggling readers. This highly practical book walks…
educators through designing SL interventions for students with common types of reading difficulties--word reading, comprehension, or a combination of both. Louise Spear-Swerling offers tools for assessing students' reading profiles and tailoring SL to their needs. In a convenient large-size format, the volume is packed with case studies, sample lesson plans addressing both early and advanced stages of reading, instructional activities, and application exercises for teachers. A chapter on English language structure presents essential foundations for implementing SL effectively. The companion website features a knowledge survey about language structure (with answer key), as well as downloadable copies of the book's 14 reproducible forms. See also Louise Spear-Swerling's edited volume, Structured Literacy Interventions: Teaching Students with Reading Difficulties, Grades K–6, which surveys SL interventions across all components of literacy.By Rebecca Siegel. 2024
An extensively researched, myth-busting account of the world&’s most famous monster hoax—the Loch Ness Monster—and a cautionary tale on the…
dangers of misinformation.In 1934, a man was walking by a lake in the Scottish Highlands when he saw a long-necked creature swimming in the water. He grabbed his camera and snapped a photo. When the photo landed on the front page of the Daily Mail, it shattered the belief that paranormal creatures were pure fiction. But amid the monster-hunting craze, complex conspiracies soon emerged. The Loch Ness Monster became more than a mysterious sea creature—it became a phenomenon that caused people to question their assumptions and dig for the truth. Meticulously researched through primary sources and in-depth interviews with key figures, Loch Ness Uncovered is the fascinating true story of the conspiracy that sparked intrigue worldwide. Complete with archival images, an engaging narrative, and a guide to media literacy, here is a nonfiction book that will transport young readers to the thrilling world of monster mania.By Dani Carrillo. 2024
From its inception, the public safety net in the United States has excluded many people because of their race, gendered…
roles, or other factors. As a result, they must prove their moral worthiness to get resources for themselves and their families. In When Care Is Conditional, sociologist Dani Carrillo reveals the ramifications of this conditional safety net by focusing on one particularly vulnerable population: undocumented immigrants. Through in-depth interviews with Latinx immigrants in northern California, Carrillo examines three circumstances—place, gender, and immigration status—that intersect to influence an individual’s access to health care, food assistance, and other benefits. She demonstrates that place of residence affects undocumented immigrants’ ability to get care since more services are available in urban areas, where many immigrants cannot afford to live, than suburban areas, where public transportation is limited. She also shows that while both men and women who are undocumented have difficulty obtaining care, men often confront more challenges. Undocumented women who are pregnant or mothers are eligible for some government safety net programs and rely on informal coethnic networks or a “guiding figure”—a relative, friend, neighbor, or coworker—who explains how to get care and makes them feel confident in accessing it. Most undocumented men, in contrast, are not eligible for public programs except in a medical emergency and often lack someone to guide them directly to care. Men sometimes steer one another to jobs through worker centers—where they may learn about various services and take advantage of those that increase their employability, like English or computer classes—but a culture of masculinity leads them to downplay medical problems and seek health care only in a crisis. As undocumented immigrants navigate this exclusionary system, Carrillo finds that they resist the rhetoric stigmatizing them as lawbreakers. Dismissing the importance of “papers” and highlighting their work ethic, they question the fairness of U.S. immigration policies and challenge ideas about who deserves care. Carrillo offers concrete recommendations, such as improving labor conditions and reexamining benefit eligibility, to increase access to care for not only undocumented immigrants but also people who have been excluded because of their race, criminal record, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability. She argues that working with and across populations creates a powerful form of solidarity in advocating for inclusive care. When Care Is Conditional provides compelling insights into how safety net and immigration policies intersect to affect people’s everyday lives and calls for a cultural shift so that the United States can provide unconditional care for all.