America's Failing Schools: How Parents and Teachers Can Cope with No Child Left Behind -- by W. James Popham (Author) (Book)
"In 2004, millions of parents and teachers across the United States will receive report cards in the mail alerting them that their local schools have "failed." For many Americans, this will be the...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Going to Day Care -- by Fred Rogers (Author) (Book - Child)
"Describes the typical activites and feelings children can experience at a day care center, including the fun, excitement, and apprehensions involved in being away from home.
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
Count and See -- by Tana Hoban (Author) (Book - Child)
"Photographs of common objects and events illustrate the numbers one through one hundred." From Synopsis
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
The Literacy Map: Guiding Children to Where They Need to Be (4-6) -- by Margaret Trauernicht, Tony Stead, Lynn Pott, Jean Mann, J. Richard Gentry (Authors) (Book)
"Know the criteria for balanced literacy development at your grade! -- You get end-of-year Kindergarten Benchmarks, First Grade Benchmarks, Second Grade Benchmarks, Third Grade Benchmarks --...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
Learning to Learn: Strengthening Study Skills and Brain Power -- by Gloria Frender (Author) (Book - Parent)
"Intended and written for students of all ages, teachers, and parents, this guide is for anyone who wants to learn how to learn more effectively. Filled with ideas, practical hints, methods,...
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
Large As Life - Nighttime Animals -- by Joanna Cole (Author) (Book - Child)
"Brief text and life size illustrations present the characteristics of a variety of small nocturnal animals. Includes elf owl, fennec fox, chinchilla, royal antelope, and giant toad." From Card...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Tirra Lirra: Rhymes Old and New -- by Laura Richards (Author) (Book - Child)
"An old but well-loved collection of humorous verse perfect for reading aloud." From Choosing Books for Kids
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Mystery of the Plumed Serpent -- by Barbara Brenner (Author) (Book - Child)
"Elena and Michael Garcia are twins who have keen noses for mystery. The clues they discover lead them to ancient Mexican treasure. CHildren will be caught up in this fast-paced mystery that is well...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Anna and the Seven Swans -- by Maida Silverman (Author) (Book - Child)
"When her little brother is take away by the seven swans belonging to the terrible witch, Baba Yaga, Anna searches for him in the great dark forest." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Kid's Computer Capers -- by Sandra Markle (Author) (Book - Child)
"Presents the history of computers, investigates what computers can and cannot do, explores how they work, and explains how to operate a computer and write programs. Includes puzzles, activities, and...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)