Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One: The Lightning Thief
Author | : Rick Riordan |
Publisher | : Disney Electronic Content |
Total Pages | : 379 |
Release | : 2009-05-02 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1423131894 |
The #1 New York Times Bestseller | Now a series on Disney+ 12-year-old Percy Jackson discovers he is the son of Poseidon in the opener to the hilarious, fast-paced adventure fantasy series for young readers ages 10 and up The eBook edition of the first book in Rick Riordan’s thrilling series, filled with magic, mythology, and plenty of monsters Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school again—he can't seem to stay out of trouble. Is he supposed to stand by while a bully picks on his scrawny best friend? Or not defend himself when his teacher turns into a monster and tries to kill him? Mythical creatures seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook and into his life. What’s worse, he's angered a few of them: Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Percy and his friends Grover the satyr, and Annabeth, the demigod daughter of Athena, must find and return Zeus's stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. They travel cross country to the gates of the Underworld in Los Angeles, facing a host of enemies determined to stop them. Withmillions of copies and over 10 years spent on the New York Times bestseller list, Percy has also become a movie, a Broadway musical, and now a Disney+ series. He continues to find fans in classrooms and libraries across the world.
Literacy
Author | : Jacqueline Lynch |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 440 |
Release | : 2017-01-19 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780199020737 |
Literacy: Reading, Writing, and Children's Literature is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to balanced literacy instruction and learning for pre-service and in-service teachers. Tailored for Canadians, this practical and current text provides a theoretical foundation alongsidereal-world classroom examples for teaching the foundational skills of literacy.
Adolescent Literacy Research and Practice
Author | : Tamara L. Jetton |
Publisher | : Guilford Press |
Total Pages | : 486 |
Release | : 2004-05-04 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781593850210 |
This much-needed book addresses the role of literacy instruction in enhancing content area learning and fostering student motivation and success well beyond the primary grades. The unique literacy needs of middle school and secondary students are thoroughly examined and effective practices and interventions identified. Reviewing the breadth of current knowledge, leading authorities cover such important topics as: o How literacy skills develop in grades 5-12 o Ways to incorporate literacy learning into English, social studies, math, and science o Struggling adolescent readers and writers: what works in assessment and intervention o Special challenges facing English language learners and culturally diverse students o Implications for teacher training, policy, and future research
Early Years Education
Author | : Rod Parker-Rees |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 464 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 9780415326735 |
This collection of papers provides a useful resource for scholars who need to ground their own study in a wider historical and global discourses concerning the education of children under eight.
Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States
Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 348 |
Release | : 2009-07-29 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : 0309142393 |
Scores of talented and dedicated people serve the forensic science community, performing vitally important work. However, they are often constrained by lack of adequate resources, sound policies, and national support. It is clear that change and advancements, both systematic and scientific, are needed in a number of forensic science disciplines to ensure the reliability of work, establish enforceable standards, and promote best practices with consistent application. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward provides a detailed plan for addressing these needs and suggests the creation of a new government entity, the National Institute of Forensic Science, to establish and enforce standards within the forensic science community. The benefits of improving and regulating the forensic science disciplines are clear: assisting law enforcement officials, enhancing homeland security, and reducing the risk of wrongful conviction and exoneration. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States gives a full account of what is needed to advance the forensic science disciplines, including upgrading of systems and organizational structures, better training, widespread adoption of uniform and enforceable best practices, and mandatory certification and accreditation programs. While this book provides an essential call-to-action for congress and policy makers, it also serves as a vital tool for law enforcement agencies, criminal prosecutors and attorneys, and forensic science educators.
ARTistic Pursuits, Elementary 4-5, Book One
Author | : Brenda Ellis |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 92 |
Release | : 2013-01-28 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781939394040 |
This book is the answer for the child who wants to learn to draw more realistically but doesn’t know where to start. It incorporates the creative aspects of making art into each lesson. Students can begin this book without prior knowledge of art and work independently without the need for parental instruction. Children learn to see the elements of art in nature and in artwork by American masters. They will learn the techniques that artists use and produce a final work that requires assimilation of the knowledge gained in the three previous lessons within the unit. Each element is fully covered through this process of learning and builds on the others through simple yet engaging lessons. Children find, to their delight, that they are asked to choose the subject they want to draw. This results in a meaningful works of art as children fully engage in the process. In this way, children create real works of art from the beginning to the end of the book, without boring practice routines or copying methods. Children watch their artistic skills improve and are encouraged by the works they produce. Children acquire skills in pencil drawing, scratch art, and markers. The art appreciation pages show how American artists like Remington, Audubon, Copley, and others used the elements of art and composition in their famous works, reproduced in full color. Technique pages demonstrate steps when working from direct observation, ways to add texture to a drawing, how to show form with lines, and other topics relevant to creating a drawing. The text is short and to the point and over 230 illustrations enhance visual understanding of the concepts. The content and conversational tone is perfectly suited to the age level. The book provides lessons for the completion of sixty-eight finished drawings that are both original and entirely the child’s own. “This curriculum works. It makes artists! My children are really learning to draw, not just copy someone else’s artwork, and to use their drawing in their daily lives. And it is so easy to use. ” Homeschool Parent – Nancy Gorman / Massachusetts
All Things Fun and Fascinating
Author | : Lori Verstegen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 161 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Composition (Language arts) |
ISBN | : 9780980100525 |
All Things Fun & Fascinating is the perfect tool to help teachers and parents of 3rd-5th graders teach writing with a clear, simple, step-by-step method using subjects that will fascinate young students. The lessons are meant to be a resource for teachers already familiar with Teaching Writing: Structure and Style.