Author: Jane Benes Denton
Publisher: Teacher Created Resources
ISBN: 1557348162
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Two boys set out to prove that worms can make a delicious meal. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
The Golden Bull
Author: Marjorie Cowley
Publisher: Charlesbridge
ISBN: 1607342537
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
A brother and sister's search for a new life and new home . . . 5,000 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia during a terrible drought, Jomar and Zefa's father must send his children away to the city of Ur because he can no longer feed them. At fourteen, Jomar is old enough to apprentice with Sidah, a master goldsmith for the temple of the moongod, but there is no place for Zefa in Sidah's household. Zefa, a talented but untrained musician, is forced to play her music and sing for alms on the streets of Ur. Marjorie Cowley vividly imagines the intrigues, and harsh struggle for survival in ancient Mesopotamia.
Publisher: Charlesbridge
ISBN: 1607342537
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
A brother and sister's search for a new life and new home . . . 5,000 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia during a terrible drought, Jomar and Zefa's father must send his children away to the city of Ur because he can no longer feed them. At fourteen, Jomar is old enough to apprentice with Sidah, a master goldsmith for the temple of the moongod, but there is no place for Zefa in Sidah's household. Zefa, a talented but untrained musician, is forced to play her music and sing for alms on the streets of Ur. Marjorie Cowley vividly imagines the intrigues, and harsh struggle for survival in ancient Mesopotamia.
A Guide for Using The Cricket in Times Square in the Classroom
Author: Susan Onion
Publisher: Teacher Created Resources
ISBN: 1557344191
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Includes sample lesson plans, pre- and post-reading activities, a biographical sketch of the author, book summary, vocabulary list and suggested vocabulary activities, book report ideas, research ideas, a culminating activity, options for unit tests, bibliography, and answer key.
Publisher: Teacher Created Resources
ISBN: 1557344191
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Includes sample lesson plans, pre- and post-reading activities, a biographical sketch of the author, book summary, vocabulary list and suggested vocabulary activities, book report ideas, research ideas, a culminating activity, options for unit tests, bibliography, and answer key.
Ghost Boys
Author: Jewell Parker Rhodes
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316262250
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a police officer, drawing connections through history, from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes. Only the living can make the world better. Live and make it better. Twelve-year-old Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. As a ghost, he observes the devastation that's been unleashed on his family and community in the wake of what they see as an unjust and brutal killing. Soon Jerome meets another ghost: Emmett Till, a boy from a very different time but similar circumstances. Emmett helps Jerome process what has happened, on a journey towards recognizing how historical racism may have led to the events that ended his life. Jerome also meets Sarah, the daughter of the police officer, who grapples with her father's actions. Once again Jewell Parker Rhodes deftly weaves historical and socio-political layers into a gripping and poignant story about how children and families face the complexities of today's world, and how one boy grows to understand American blackness in the aftermath of his own death.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316262250
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a police officer, drawing connections through history, from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes. Only the living can make the world better. Live and make it better. Twelve-year-old Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. As a ghost, he observes the devastation that's been unleashed on his family and community in the wake of what they see as an unjust and brutal killing. Soon Jerome meets another ghost: Emmett Till, a boy from a very different time but similar circumstances. Emmett helps Jerome process what has happened, on a journey towards recognizing how historical racism may have led to the events that ended his life. Jerome also meets Sarah, the daughter of the police officer, who grapples with her father's actions. Once again Jewell Parker Rhodes deftly weaves historical and socio-political layers into a gripping and poignant story about how children and families face the complexities of today's world, and how one boy grows to understand American blackness in the aftermath of his own death.
How to Get Fabulously Rich
Author: Thomas Rockwell
Publisher: Orchard Books
ISBN: 9781408324288
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
In this follow-up to 'How to Eat Fried Worms', Billy has worked out that his chances of winning the lottery are very slim. But, with his mum's encouragement, he invests his money and time in working out how to win.
Publisher: Orchard Books
ISBN: 9781408324288
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
In this follow-up to 'How to Eat Fried Worms', Billy has worked out that his chances of winning the lottery are very slim. But, with his mum's encouragement, he invests his money and time in working out how to win.
Joseph Haydn: The Merry Little Peasant
Author: Opal Wheeler
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781933573007
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
This simple, inspiring children's biography of the great musician Haydn will win its way into the hearts of all music-loving children. The text has the great value of being instructive, cultural, and inspiring.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781933573007
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
This simple, inspiring children's biography of the great musician Haydn will win its way into the hearts of all music-loving children. The text has the great value of being instructive, cultural, and inspiring.