"The worlds of Charles Dickens, both his personal one and the ones he created, come alive in this terrific book, which will entice readers to his works." — Booklist (starred review) Join award-winning author, critic, and anthologist Michael Rosen for a spirited tour of the life and work of one of our greatest novelists. With stunning illustrations by Robert Ingpen, this accessible, child-friendly book vividly re-creates the world of Charles Dickens, from the author's childhood in London to his...
Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Haitian immigrants, Frantzy Luzincourt has dedicated his life to service and the empowerment of youth voices. When he was fifteen, Frantzy became the founding president of his high school’s Black Student Union, where he advocated for more Black male teachers and for bringing social justice into school curriculum. Frantzy now fights to ensure that all students, no matter their background, have access to equitable schools where young voices are championed. After the...
Reclaiming the Classroom
The Reliability of the Bible, The Person of Jesus Christ (Faith, Substance & Evidence, #3)
by Edward a Croteau
Just as authors create books, books create authors — and these essays by thirty-one writers for young people offer a fascinating glimpse at the books that inspired them the most. What if you could look inside your favorite authors’ heads and see the book that led them to become who they are today? What was the book that made them fall in love, or made them understand something for the first time? What was the book that made them feel challenged in ways they never knew they could be, emotionally...
This is the first book in a PSE course for pupils of all abilities at Key Stages 3 and 4. The series is designed for use on a year-by-year basis, with Book 1 corresponding to Year 7, but the structure is flexible enough to allow teachers to use the sections selectively. Each of the pupils' books contains at least three units on each of the themes which the NCC has identified as "essential parts of the whole curriculum" - economic and industrial understanding, careers education and guidance (incl...
The photocopiable teaching resources support the Word Bank introductory dictionary for Key Stages 3 and 4 students with special needs. They contain accessible, motivating activities aimed at developing students’ dictionary skills and improving their literacy. The pack consists of around 40 photocopiable worksheets, preceded by 8 pages of prelims, notes for the teacher, answers to activities etc. Each sheet will focus clearly on one topic. Literacy skills covered will include:• What a d...
From Cover to Cover (Revised Edition) Evaluating and Reviewing Children' s Books
by Kathleen T Horning
The Columbine School Shooting (Perspectives on Modern World History)
"The Columbine School Shooting: The series provides basic historical information on a significant event in modern world history, presents the controversies surrounding the event, and provides first-person narratives"--
Covers both the physical and social aspects of the world of sport and physical education in the UK. Takes into account recent curriculum developments and addresses topical issues. Simple uncomplicated layout, with photos, fact panels, tables and charts. Includes contact information for organisations and suggestions for further reading.
When You'Ve Made it Your Own...Teaching Poetry to Young People
by Gregory A. Denman
"When You've Made It Your Own" is written in a light, conversational tone in the hope of demystifying poetry for the teacher so that it could be easily and pleasurably incorporated in the language arts curriculum. Denman, a professional storyteller and language arts consultant, addresses the elementary and middle school teacher, explaining the nature and purpose of poetry, reading and appreciating poetry, and writing poems. There is an extensive presentation of ready-made poetry activities, a li...
A gorgeous, full-color oversized book about educating girls across the world inspired by the documentary that Entertainment Weekly says “every mother, sister, daughter, should see, as well as the men who love and support them.” This is the right book for the present moment and perfect for fans of inspirational nonfiction such as I Am Malala and anyone who believes that one girl can change the world. Worldwide, over 130 million girls are not in school. But one girl with courage is a revolution. ...
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