Easy Ways to Enhance Learning & Curriculum through the Power of Play Give little learners the foundation they need for school and life with this essential collection of activities from veteran preschool teacher Katie T. Christiansen. Using her years of experience developing curriculum, she has curated 75 easy hands-on projects centered on the most important skills children should practice between the ages of 3 and 5—from literacy, math and science to gross- and fine-motor skills and social-emotional mindfulness. Best of all, these activities require minimal preparation and use affordable, everyday items, so they’re perfect for busy, budget-conscious caregivers and educators. Harness the power of learning through play with projects like the Alphabet Mystery Can, which helps children learn about letter sounds to prepare them for reading, and the Outdoor Color Changing Volcano, which is an explosive introduction to simple science concepts. The My Feelings Sensory Bottle teaches little ones to identify and talk about their different emotions, and the Rip and Snip Tray helps develop hand strength and dexterity for an easy transition to writing. With Katie’s expertise and balanced approach to early childhood education, , plus tips for individualizing activities for each unique learner, this must-have resource will give you the tools to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.
Seven years ago she broke his heart… Leaving Vincent was the hardest thing Jordan Alvarado ever had to do, but she had no choice. She never expected to come back, or for the smoldering attraction between them to ignite into a bonfire. But deep down, she knows he’ll never be able to understand or forgive what she did, and that being with him will only lead to heartbreak. He’s not letting her go again… Former SEAL Vincent Hansen never got over Jordan and the way she up and left him without a trace. When she reappears and explains what happened, he’s even more furious. He doesn’t know what he wants from her, but when she’s targeted in a series of potentially deadly attacks, he realizes he’s never stopped loving her. Now he’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe and convince her that she was always meant to be his. Red Stone Security Series: 1. No One to Trust 2. Danger Next Door 3. Fatal Deception 4. Miami, Mistletoe & Murder 5. His to Protect 6. Breaking Her Rules 7. Protecting His Witness 8. Sinful Seduction 9. Under His Protection 10. Deadly Fallout 11. Sworn to Protect 12. Secret Obsession 13. Love Thy Enemy 14. Dangerous Protector 15. Lethal Game Author Note: All books in the Red Stone Security series can be read as stand-alone books and in any order.
Learn the alphabet with wild baby animals!—an alphabet book for ages 3 to 5 From sticky-tongued Anteater pups to striped Zebra foals, introduce your 3- to 5-year-old to the alphabet the fun way with some of the most adorable wild animal babies from around the world. Did you know baby Jackrabbits use their jumbo-sized ears to cool off in the hot desert? Or that Rhinoceros calves roll in the mud to protect their skin? Kids will have a blast discovering cool facts on the homes, habits, and family relationships of these lovable wild animals while getting up close and personal with cute and colorful illustrations. This animal-themed alphabet book includes: A is for animal—Your little one will learn the alphabet with one animal for each letter from A-Z plus the name for each baby animal. Adorable artwork—Engaging illustrations invite your child on a memorable journey into the wild world of 26 baby animals. Wildlife facts—From the scrublands of Australia to the rain forests of South America to the savannas of Africa, tiny explorers get to see how each baby animal lives, loves, and grows. Bring the alphabet to life in the wild with the cute and colorful creatures in Wild Animal Babies.
A book of wild imagination and linguistic play, Nowhere begins by chronicling the pain that the speaker and her absent father endure during the years they are separated while he is in prison. The alternative universe the speaker builds in order to survive this complex loss and its aftermath sees her experimenting with her body to try to build connection, giving it away to careless and indifferent lovers as she dreams of consuming them in the search for a coherent self. But can the speaker voice her trauma and disjunction? Can anyone, or is suffering something that cannot be said, but only hinted at? Ultimately the book argues that the barest hour of suffering can be the source of immense creative power and energy, which is the speaker’s highest form of consolation. This brilliant debut collection offers cohesive trauma narratives and essential counter-narratives to addiction stories, and it consistently complicates the stories told by the world about so-called fatherless girls and the bodies of women.
His worst mistake was walking away from her… Quinn Brody ended things with sweet, sexy Athena when he learned she was a virgin. Their relationship was getting too serious and walking away seemed like the best plan. But Quinn has never been able to forget Athena. And when she gets a marketing job at Red Stone Security, it becomes impossible. Quinn wants a second chance, but Athena's not interested—even if the chemistry between them is off the charts. Now his past has come back to haunt him… The man Quinn put behind bars has been released from prison and is out for blood. Quinn took years of the man’s life and helped his abused wife flee so now the ex-con is hellbent on using Athena to make Quinn pay. He’ll do anything to protect her… When Athena is sent to Vegas for a tradeshow Quinn volunteers to accompany her—to watch her back. But professional quickly turns personal when the threat to Athena escalates. Refusing to lose her again, Quinn will do anything to save her. Even if it means risking both his life and his heart. Length: 43,000 words Author note: Though part of a series this book can be read as a stand-alone.
Did you know that toucan bills have sharp edges like teeth? A toucan’s bill can be four times the size of its head. Learn more about these tropical birds in Toucan, part of the Animals of the Amazon Rainforest series of EYEDISCOVER books.
Did you know that fire dogs can help people find out how a fire may have started? Huskies are the most popular sled dogs. Discover more about these hard-working canines in Dogs with Jobs.
Did you know that giraffes are the tallest animals that live on land? A group of giraffes is called a tower. Learn these and other interesting facts in All About Giraffes. All About Giraffes is part of the new EYEDISCOVER collection of AV2 books.
Did you know that kangaroos belong to a group called marsupials? Kangaroo mothers keep their babies safe inside their pouches. Learn these and other interesting facts in A Kangaroo’s World. A Kangaroo’s World is part of the new EYEDISCOVER collection of AV2 books.
Did you know that a group of poison dart frogs is called an army? There are about 180 different types of poison dart frogs. Learn more about these poisonous amphibians in Poison Dart Frog, part of the Animals of the Amazon Rainforest series of EYEDISCOVER books.
Did you know that the gorilla is the biggest of all the apes? Gorillas live in the forests of Africa. Learn these and other interesting facts in A Gorilla’s World. A Gorilla’s World is part of the new EYEDISCOVER collection of AV2 books.
Wedding Dogs captures man’s best friend at 75 weddings—dogs as the best man, maid of honor, ring bearer, or another member of the wedding party! Decked out in little doggy tuxedos or sporting a wreath of roses around their necks, these pooches share in the wedding couple’s big day. Each photograph is accompanied by a brief essay telling the dog’s (and the couple’s) story. A perfect wedding, bridal shower, or groom’s gift, Wedding Dogs shares the joy of the moment when dogs join in the celebration of their owners’ most special day.
High on God offers a fascinating study of the rise of megachurches and the reasons that these churches have conquered the American church market. The authors reveal the emotional and social dynamics that pull thousands of people into megachurches and keep them there.
Did you know that polar bears spend more time underwater than any other bear? Polar bears live in the Arctic where it is very cold. Learn these and other interesting facts in A Polar Bear’s World. A Polar Bear’s World is part of the new EYEDISCOVER collection of AV2 books.
Did you know that a lion’s roar can be heard from 5 miles away? A lion may sleep for 20 hours each day. Discover more about this king of beasts in A Lion’s World.
Did you know that rainbows are named after their shape? It takes millions of water droplets to make a rainbow. Discover these and more intriguing facts in Rainbows.
Did you know that jellyfish are found in every ocean? A group of jellyfish is called a bloom. Learn more about these stinging drifters in All About Jellyfish.
Did you know that rattlesnakes shed their skin three or four times each year? A rattlesnake’s rattle gets bigger every time it sheds its skin. Learn these and other interesting facts in A Rattlesnake’s World. A Rattlesnake’s World is part of the new EYEDISCOVER collection of AV2 books.
Did you know that there are seven species of sea turtles? A baby sea turtle is called a hatchling. Discover more about these oceanic reptiles in All About Sea Turtles.
This fully updated second edition of Gender and Popular Culture examines the role of popular culture in the construction of gendered identities in contemporary society. It draws on a wide range of cultural forms – including popular music, social media, television and magazines – to illustrate how femininity and masculinity are produced, represented, used and consumed. Blending primary and secondary research, Milestone and Meyer introduce key theories and concepts in gender studies and popular culture, which are made accessible and interesting through their application to topical examples such as the #MeToo campaign, intensive mothering and social media, discourses about women and binge drinking, and gender and popular music. Included in this revised edition is a new chapter on digital culture, examining the connection between digital platforms and gender identities, relations and activism, as well as a new chapter on cultural work in digital contexts. All chapters have been updated to acknowledge recent changes in gender images and relations as well as media culture. Additionally, there is new material on the Fourth Wave Women's Movement, audiences and prosumers, and the role of social media. Gender and Popular Culture is the go-to textbook for students of gender studies, media and communication, and popular culture.
Did you know that cats sleep for more than 15 hours each day? They use their rough tongues to clean themselves. Discover more about these feline friends in My Cat.
Did you know that Venus is the hottest of all the planets? The tallest mountain in the solar system is on Mars. Discover these and more intriguing facts in Planets.
Did you know that bats are the only mammals that can fly? Flying foxes are the largest bats on Earth. Learn these and other interesting facts in All About Flying Foxes. All About Flying Foxes is part of the new EYEDISCOVER collection of AV2 books.
Did you know that baby tapirs are covered in stripes and spots? Tapirs have long snouts like elephant trunks. Learn more about these unique mammals in Tapir, part of the Animals of the Amazon Rainforest series of EYEDISCOVER books.
Did you know that baby frogs look like fish when they hatch? Frogs come in many colors and sizes. Discover more about these cold-blooded amphibians in Life Cycles: Frogs.
This book provides an overview of a key concept in media and technology studies: domestication. Theories around domestication shed light upon the process in which a technology changes its status from outrageous novelty to an aspect of everyday life which is taken for granted. The contributors collect past, current and future applications of the concept of domestication, critically reflect on its theoretical legacy, and offer comments about further development. The first part of Domestication of Media and Technology provides an overview of the conceptual development and theory of domestication. In the second part of the book, contributors look at a diverse range of empirical studies that use the domestication approach to examine the dynamics between users and technologies. These studies include: Mobile information and communications techologies (ICTs) and the transformation of the relationship between private and the public spheres Home-based internet use: the two-way dynamic between the household and its social environment Disadvantaged women in Europe undertaking introductory internet courses Urban middle-class families in China who embrace ICTs and view them as instruments of upward mobility and symbols of success The book offers valuable insights for both experienced researchers and students looking for an introduction to the concept of domestication. Contributors: Maria Bakardjieva, University of Calgary; Thomas Berker, Norwegian University of Science and Technology; Leslie Haddon, Essex University; Maren Hartmann, University of Erfurt; Deirdre Hynes, Dublin City University; Sun Sun Lim, National University of Singapore; Anna Maria Russo Lemor, University of Colorado at Boulder; David Morley, Goldsmiths College, University of London; Jo Pierson, TNO-STB, Delft, Netherlands; Yves Punie, Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS) in Seville; Els Rommes, Nijmegen University; Roger Silverstone, London School of Economics and Political Science; Knut H. Sørensen, Norwegian University of Science and Technology; Katie J. Ward, University of Sheffield.
This book follows four emergent bilingual students in an English-medium pre-kindergarten in the US as they navigate the social and linguistic demands of school. It illustrates how students’ differing classroom social positions shaped their participation in interaction and, in turn, their English language learning across a school year. With a unique focus on both processes and outcomes, the book highlights language strategies that are overlooked if the focus is solely on one language or on group participation, and it emphasizes the importance of assessment choice in shaping which learners appear to be successful. It is a powerful argument for recognising the translingual and multimodal abilities of learners, even in education which is officially English-medium and monolingual.
Did you know that wildebeests are also known as gnus? Wildebeests are part of a group called antelopes. Learn these and other interesting facts in All About Wildebeests. All About Wildebeests is part of the new EYEDISCOVER collection of AV2 books.
Did you know that the Sun is a huge ball of burning gases? Without the Sun, there would be no life on Earth. Discover these and more intriguing facts in The Sun.
Did you know that the cheetah is the fastest animal that lives on land? The cheetah’s tail helps it make quick turns. Learn these and other interesting facts in A Cheetah’s World. A Cheetah’s World is part of the new EYEDISCOVER collection of AV2 books.
Did you know that a spider monkey’s tail is longer than its body? Spider monkeys use their tails to help move through the trees. Learn more about these agile primates in Spider Monkey, part of the Animals of the Amazon Rainforest series of EYEDISCOVER books.
Students will love learning about the Detroit Lions in this high-interest title! Text covers the team's history, memorable wins, star players, and important coaches. Readers are left with an introductory background of the NFL and the Lions. Features include table of contents, fun facts, team stats, timeline, quiz, glossary, and index. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Did you know that common sense helps you make good choices? Common sense tells you how to act. Discover these and other interesting facts in Common Sense.
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