How to Build Flipsticks

How to Build Flipsticks
Author: Lori Shores
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1429652926

"Simple text and full-color photos instruct readers how to build flipsticks and explain the science behind the activity"--

Build It, Make It, Do It, Play It!

Build It, Make It, Do It, Play It!
Author: Catharine Bomhold
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2014-06-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1598843923

A valuable, one-stop guide to collection development and finding ideal subject-specific activities and projects for children and teens. For busy librarians and educators, finding instructions for projects, activities, sports, and games that children and teens will find interesting is a constant challenge. This guide is a time-saving, one-stop resource for locating this type of information—one that also serves as a valuable collection development tool that identifies the best among thousands of choices, and can be used for program planning, reference and readers' advisory, and curriculum support. Build It, Make It, Do It, Play It! identifies hundreds of books that provide step-by-step instructions for creating arts and crafts, building objects, finding ways to help the disadvantaged, or engaging in other activities ranging from gardening to playing games and sports. Organized by broad subject areas—arts and crafts, recreation and sports (including indoor activities and games), and so forth—the entries are further logically organized by specific subject, ensuring quick and easy use.

And Both Were Young

And Both Were Young
Author: Madeleine L'Engle
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2023-12-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1667682970

When 15-year-old Flip is sent to boarding school in Switzerland, she struggles to fit in and make friends. But a chance encounter with a mysterious boy named Paul gives her hope. As their secret friendship grows, Paul confides in Flip about his fragmented memories of his childhood during WWII. When a sinister man appears claiming to be Paul's father, Flip bravely takes matters into her own hands to protect her friend. Her act of courage will change her life forever in this poignant coming-of-age story set amidst the majestic Swiss Alps.

How to Make a Liquid Rainbow

How to Make a Liquid Rainbow
Author: Lori Shores
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2018-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1543509460

Did you know you can make a rainbow in a jar? This book shows you how! Using simple materials and easy step-by-step instructions, young readers can explore the science behind this fun project.

Leaf

Leaf
Author: Sandra Dieckmann
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781911171737

How to Write for Percussion

How to Write for Percussion
Author: Samuel Z. Solomon
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2016
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0199920362

Introduction. How this book is organized ; Instruments covered ; Working with percussionists ; Location specifics ; The value of not reading this book.

Mindhacker

Mindhacker
Author: Ron Hale-Evans
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2011-08-10
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118166434

Compelling tips and tricks to improve your mental skills Don't you wish you were just a little smarter? Ron and Marty Hale-Evans can help with a vast array of witty, practical techniques that tune your brain to peak performance. Founded in current research, Mindhacker features 60 tips, tricks, and games to develop your mental potential. This accessible compilation helps improve memory, accelerate learning, manage time, spark creativity, hone math and logic skills, communicate better, think more clearly, and keep your mind strong and flexible.

Teach Like a Champion 2.0

Teach Like a Champion 2.0
Author: Doug Lemov
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2015-01-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1118901851

One of the most influential teaching guides ever—updated! Teach Like a Champion 2.0 is a complete update to the international bestseller. This teaching guide is a must-have for new and experienced teachers alike. Over 1.3 million teachers around the world already know how the techniques in this book turn educators into classroom champions. With ideas for everything from boosting academic rigor, to improving classroom management, and inspiring student engagement, you will be able to strengthen your teaching practice right away. The first edition of Teach Like a Champion influenced thousands of educators because author Doug Lemov's teaching strategies are simple and powerful. Now, updated techniques and tools make it even easier to put students on the path to college readiness. Here are just a few of the brand new resources available in the 2.0 edition: Over 70 new video clips of real teachers modeling the techniques in the classroom (note: for online access of this content, please visit my.teachlikeachampion.com) A selection of never before seen techniques inspired by top teachers around the world Brand new structure emphasizing the most important techniques and step by step teaching guidelines Updated content reflecting the latest best practices from outstanding educators Organized by category and technique, the book’s structure enables you to read start to finish, or dip in anywhere for the specific challenge you’re seeking to address. With examples from outstanding teachers, videos, and additional, continuously updated resources at teachlikeachampion.com, you will soon be teaching like a champion. The classroom techniques you'll learn in this book can be adapted to suit any context. Find out why Teach Like a Champion is a "teaching Bible" for so many educators worldwide.

Science Communication in Theory and Practice

Science Communication in Theory and Practice
Author: S.M. Stocklmayer
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9401006202

This book provides an overview of the theory and practice of science communication. It deals with modes of informal communication such as science centres, television programs, and journalism and the research that informs practitioners about the effectiveness of their programs. It aims to meet the needs of those studying science communication and will form a readily accessible source of expertise for communicators.