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The Giant Encyclopedia of Learning Center Activities |
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Kathy Charner |
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0876590016 |
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Book Description
Every preschool classroom has learning centers, and this giant resource will provide teachers with everything they need for fun, exciting learning centers in the classroom! The GIANT Encyclopedia of Learning Center Activities is the latest book in the award-winning, best-selling GIANT Encyclopedia series. You'll find traditional learning centers with great new twists as well as unique new learning centers to spice up your classroom. Teacher-developed and teacher-tested, these innovative learning center ideas are sure to add fun and learning to every preschooler's day!
About the Author
Kathy Charner has been with Gryphon House for over 15 years. She is the editor of several books including: The GIANT Encyclopedia of Learning Center Activities; The GIANT... |
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Sharks and Other Sea Monsters (Encyclopedia Prehistorica Series) |
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Robert Sabuda |
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076362229X |
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Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water! The second astonishing ENCYCLOPEDIA PREHISTORICA book from Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart is about to pop up everywhere.
While dinosaurs patrolled the lands, massive prehistoric sharks, giant scorpions, and colossal squid cruised the ancient oceans - most with just one thing in mind: eat or be eaten. In this companion volume to the best-selling ENCYCLOPEDIA PREHISTORICA: DINOSAURS, pop-up masters Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart explore the prehistoric underwater world, where monsters like megalodon ruled the waves.
Full of captivating facts and more than 35 breathtaking pop-ups, this incredible volume is sure to astonish and amaze everyone from budding marine biologists to confirmed landlubbers. After all, if prehistoric coelacanths and... |
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Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood |
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Paula S. Fass |
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0028657144 |
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From Booklist
Intended to provide "the interested reader with a necessary introduction to the wide range of issues that define the field" of children's history, the volumes of this encyclopedia draw on the expertise of more than 300 scholars from around the world for 445 articles arranged in alphabetical order. Among the contributors are authors of several important books written about the history of children over the past two decades, including Paula Petrick, who wrote Small Worlds: Children and Adolescents in America, 1850-1950 (Univ. of Kansas, 1992), and Joseph E. Illick, author of American Childhoods (Univ. of Pennsylvania, 2002).Articles vary in length from 500 to 5,000 words and cover topics in such broad areas as history, social sciences, literature, medicine, and law as they relate to the history of childhood and... |
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Dinosaurs (Encyclopedia Prehistorica Series) |
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Robert Sabuda |
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Pop Up Book |
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0763622281 |
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Kindergarten-Grade 4–Informational tidbits appear alongside exquisitely designed pop-up constructions in this visually stunning overview of all things dinosaur. Each spread features a spectacular paper sculpture of a particular species (e.g., Ankylosaurus or Triceratops) along with a brief paragraph of text. Smaller foldout sections, which open like miniature books and also incorporate pop-ups, cover additional topics (Dinosaur Detectives and Mystery Extinction) and introduce other dinosaurs and their characteristics. Rendered in warm earth tones and speckled with splashes of color, the three-dimensional creatures move with a life of their own as they gracefully extend their bodies into a full stretch or lurch toward readers with jaws open wide. Be forewarned: the book is so enticing that children will find it... |
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Encyclopedia of Clinical Child and Pediatric Psychology |
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Thomas H. Ollendick |
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0306474905 |
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Book Description
This new Encyclopedia: -is an authoritative, up-to-date and comprehensive resource; -reflects the extensive scope of the fields of clinical child and pediatric psychology; -covers problems and issues related to children, adolescents, and their families; -includes typical and atypical development, physical and mental health problems and disorders, assessment and treatment methods, training and ethics; -features an extensive index with a complete cross-listing of topics; -suggests titles for further reading for each topic or entry; -is an ideal reference for health and mental health professionals, undergraduate and graduate students; -deserves a place in the library of every hospital, university, and pediatric, psychological or family clinic.
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Children's Illustrated Encyclopedia |
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Dorling Kindersley Publishing |
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0789464985 |
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Helicopters and hibernation, Nelson Mandela and Medieval Europe, the sun and the Supreme Court. Discover something about everything in the fully revised Dorling Kindersley Children's Illustrated Encyclopedia, featuring more than 4,500 photos and illustrations (that's 1,000 more than the previous edition!), more than 500 alphabetical entries (including 100 new full-page entries), and 2,000 additional subentries on a wide range of topics. In addition, education experts have revised the text to complement the curriculum for 8- to 11-year-olds at Key Stage 2. Web site links, cross-references, digital maps, and up-to-the-minute coverage of world events ensure that children are well equipped to face the 21st century. The text is lucid and packed with relevant, scrupulously researched information. Special features include... |
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Concise Encyclopedia of Special Education |
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Cecil R. Reynolds |
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0471392618 |
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"A robust subject encyclopedia." (Choice, October 2002)
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The Concise Encyclopedia of Special Education, Second Edition is a comprehensive resource for those working in the fields of special education research and practice. Featuring reviews of assessment instruments and teaching approaches, legal issues, overviews of specific learning disabilities, dozens of biographies, and more, this complete desk reference is an indispensable guide for professionals, academics, and students alike. Named an American Library Association Top 25 Reference of the Year in its First Edition, The Concise Encyclopedia serves as an important reference for the education of handicapped and other exceptional children. Written and edited by highly regarded and respected experts in the... |
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Scholastic Children's Encyclopedia |
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Scholastic |
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0439438160 |
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From Booklist
A great starting place for curious young researchers and browsers alike, this reference tool explains topics in sufficient but not overwhelming detail for students ages 9-12. More than 600 entries are arranged alphabetically and range in length from one-half page to just over four pages. Entries are illustrated with more than 2,000 photographs, diagrams, charts, time lines, and maps. Longer entries include subheadings that divide text into easy-to-read sections. An introductory sentence or two follows entry headings and provides a brief definition or overview of the subject. Country and region entries have maps that show key geographical features, capitals, and major cities. "Key Facts" boxes give facts and figures about continents, regions, countries, and planets. Population figures are based on the 2000 U.S. census,... |
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Concise Encyclopedia of Special Education |
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Elaine Fletcher-Janzen |
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0471652512 |
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Now available in an affordable paperback edition, this is a revised edition of the highly acclaimed and definitive concise reference on special education. It includes alphabetized entries that cover the gamut of special education research and practice, featuring dozens of biographies, reviews of assessment instruments and teaching approaches, legal issues, overviews of specific learning disabilities, and more.
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Now available in an affordable paperback edition, this is a revised edition of the highly acclaimed and definitive concise reference on special education. It includes alphabetized entries that cover the gamut of special education research and practice, featuring dozens of biographies, reviews of assessment instruments and teaching approaches,... |
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Oh, Yuck!: The Encyclopedia of Everything Nasty |
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Joy Masoff |
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0761107711 |
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Gr 4-8-Beginning with a warning that "this book is downright disgusting," Masoff presents a delightful compendium of facts about things that are gross, putrid, and stomach turning. Covering more than 50 topics from A to Z, she reveals the truth about some unsavory mysteries of the human body, such as acne, body lint, eye gunk, farts, halitosis, snot, and vomit. Odious creatures such as cockroaches, lice, maggots, rats, and slugs are also discussed. Other subjects include "Cannibals," "Gross Grub," "Mucky Medicine," and "Toilets." Ranging from a couple of paragraphs to several pages, the entries offer a great deal of information in a hilarious tongue-in-cheek manner. The author also provides pronunciations and definitions, historical perspectives, and advice on how to deal with each of her revolting topics.... |
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The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Child Development |
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Brian Hopkins |
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0521651174 |
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"This interdisciplinary reference work pursues and largely realizes the ambitious objective of surverying the leading topics in contemporary academic and applied child development. Authoritatively written fromculturally diverse orientations, this bulky single volume covers, in a jargonless manner, a number of topical areas sure to be of interest to a wide-ranging leadership." -- American Reference Books Annual
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The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Child Development is a definitive, accessible and up-to-date account of all aspects of child development. Written by an international team of leading experts, it adopts an interdisciplinary approach covering topics that range from neonatal development to education, encompassing pediatrics, neuroscience, theories and research... |
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Science Encyclopedia |
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Steve Parker (Editor) |
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0760734259 |
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Over 800 illustrations and photographs. Includes a section with over 80 science experiments and ideas for home reference and school project work.
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An Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children |
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Mary Bove |
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0658007254 |
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Treat common childhood ailments safely and naturally. This comprehensive, user-friendly volume by one of the nation's most highly trained medical herbalists has all the information that concerned parents need to safeguard and improve the health of their children. An Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants features new material on topics of particular interest to today's health-conscious parent, such as environmental allergies and the use of antibiotics.
About the Author
Mary Bove, N.D., is a world-renowned herbalist and educator with a private practice in family medicine and natural childbirth in Brattleboro, Vermont.
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Encyclopedia Brown: Boy Detective |
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Donald J. Sobol |
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0553157248 |
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A Civil War sword, missing roller skates, a trapeze artist's inheritance, a ghost who whistles, eight stuffed penguins... Is there any case this kid can't crack? Introduce your favorite bookworm to boy detective Encyclopedia Brown, fifth-grade mastermind behind Idaville's police force, "a complete library walking around in sneakers." Each book is set up so that readers can try to solve the case along with the boy genius, and the answers to all the mysteries are found in the back. This introductory set includes four paperbacks: Donald J. Sobol's Encyclopedia Brown: Boy Detective (Book 1), Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret Pitch (Book 2), Encyclopedia Brown Finds the Clues (Book 3), and Encyclopedia Brown Gets His Man (Book 4). (Ages 7 to 12)
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Encyclopedia of Behavior Modification and Cognitive Behavior Therapy |
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Michel Hersen |
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0761927476 |
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J. Gelfand : "A welcome complement to other reference sources that cover clinical psychology and therapeutic applications, this encyclopedia is broader in scope. . . . It has a volume each on adult and child clinical applications and a third on educational applications, the latter particularly valuable for classroom and school contexts. . . . This source belongs in all libraries offering majors and graduate degrees in clinical social work, psychology, medicine, and allied health fields. . . . Highly recommended."
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The three-volume Encyclopedia of Behavior Modification and Cognitive Behavior Therapy provides a thorough examination of the components of behavior modification, behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and applied behavior analysis for both child and adult... |
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Fantasy Encyclopedia |
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Judy Allen |
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Hardcover |
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0753458470 |
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Grade 4-8–While the information on this collection of humanlike and beastlike creatures from myth and fantasy literature might be titled an encyclopedia, its not a true reference book. Students wont unearth much that they can use for reports on vampires, satyrs, or lake monsters besides a paragraph-or-two-long description of the creature and a sidebar (without any bibliographic information) offering some sample juvenile or YA-oriented books, movies, or TV shows in which it has appeared. Very few historical figures or authors are mentioned, and the cultures from which these various mythical figures sprang are not always acknowledged. The minuscule article on the roc, the giant bird of Arabian Nights fame, doesnt even mention that the tales of this creature originated in the Middle East. The book is... |
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The Encyclopedia of Bible Crafts for Children |
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Group Publishing |
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0764423959 |
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The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia |
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Kingfisher Books |
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0753457849 |
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Grade 5 Up-A broad, illustrated look at the history of humanity. The book is divided into 10 sections, each representing a different time period from 40,000 B.C.E. to the present. All of them begin with a "Glance" at the world for the given dates. Following these brief overviews, double and single-page spreads subdivide the eras into smaller time segments covering topics such as "The Gupta Dynasty A.D. 321-510," "East India Companies 1600-1700," and "Benin and Zimbabwe 1100-1480." The spreads contain a few bite-sized paragraphs of facts, informative captions, and, often, an inset of "Key Dates." They are profusely illustrated with quality black-and-white and full-color photographs, drawings, reproductions, and maps, and feature a helpful time line running across the tops of the pages. Information on art,... |
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Animal Encyclopedia |
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Barbara Taylor |
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0789464993 |
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Imagine a snake that can change its body shape to "fly" up to 164 feet between trees in the rain forest. Learn why a river that contains rat-tailed maggots and tubifex worms is in trouble. Find out how the male emperor penguin keeps its eggs warm--balanced on top of his feet! No child needs to be told that the animal kingdom is truly extraordinary. But every child will want to discover in greater detail, from A to Z, just how remarkable the critters of the world really are. Dorling Kindersley, masters of pictorial reference guides (Dorling Kindersley Children's Atlas, DK Science Encyclopedia, DK Nature Encyclopedia), bring the animal world vividly to life with their Animal Encyclopedia. Arranged alphabetically, from aardvarks to zebras, this lavishly illustrated guide investigates over 2,000 animal species, using ... |
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The Giant Encyclopedia of Transition Activities for Children 3 to 6 |
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Kathy Charner |
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0876590032 |
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With over 600 attention-grabbing activities, The GIANT Encyclopedia of Transition Activities will turn stressful moments into fun learning experiences. Transitions can be the most difficult times of a preschooler's day. The difference between chaos and order during this time is the ability to anticipate and avoid problem situations. These new transition activities are perfect to fill a spare minute, help children calm down, prepare for another activity, or get ready to go home. Pull them out whenever you need them! The ninth in the best-selling GIANT Encyclopedia series, this book is written by teachers for teachers. All of the activities have been classroom-tested and approved. Sure to become a classroom favorite, The GIANT Encyclopedia of Transition Activities will delight children and teachers... |
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