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Kate Douglas Wiggin was an important reformer of children's education at the turn of the century. During a period when children's use in society was often little more than for cheap labor, Kate Douglas Wiggin was dedicated to the betterment of youth. She was the first person to found a free kindergarten school in San Francisco in 1878. Her passion for children's rights carried over to her successful career as an author of children's books. In her...

Christmas is an important Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. Readers will learn that people celebrate it by going to Mass, decorating a Christmas tree, giving gifts, and spending time with family and friends. Complete with simple text and colorful photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and...

She stooped once more to pick up something which had fallen out when the cover was jarred open. It was a pink papier-mâché angel, such as are often hung from the top of Christmas trees as a crowning symbol. Norah stood holding it between thumb and finger, staring amazedly. Who would think to find such a bit of frivolity in the house of Miss Terry! The Christmas Angel is a stirring reminder of what really matters at Christmas and throughout the year....

Readers meet some colorful characters who enjoy a festive luau, complete with grass skirts and dancing. Books of the Neighborhood Readers Program build early literacy skills, introduce important content-area language, and help develop speaking and writing skills. They can be integrated into any existing language arts or core reading programs.

Amazing Annabelle Celebrates Earth Month The month of April begins, and Mrs. Mitchell's class is preparing their projects for Earth Month. As Annabelle makes a suggestion for an added activity, she is, met with opposition from a student in her class. But, an unexpected classmate defends her and ends up losing a friend. Other students additionally weigh in on both sides. Preparations are also underway for an awesome Animal Science project that includes...

What happens when you combine a child's imagination, a beautiful balloon, and a bit of holiday magic? Come inside The Holiday Balloon to find out. Follow along with Benjamin as he leaves his warm, cozy home in Queens, New York, and travels across the world on a quest to discover how other children celebrate the holidays. There's plenty of food, sweets, and beautiful sights to go around. So, please join Benjamin on The Holiday Balloon. Adventure awaits......

The stories of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are told in a single book not only to celebrate the important February holiday but to compare and contrast the lives of these two towering Americans. Though they lived at different times, they shared similar problems, triumphs, and traits of leadership.

Mes maîtres ont décidé de m'offrir un cadeau. Un présent incroyablement gros! Depuis le temps que je les endure, je le mérite bien. C'est un arbre à chat géant pour faire mes griffes. Il est parfait pour moi. Mais pourquoi s'entêtent-ils à suspendre des boules, et des lumières dedans? Ce cadeau est à moi. À MOI SEUL! Découvrez ce magnifique livre numérique tout en vous laissant bercer par les airs de musique de Noël de page en page....

CaliClaus and the Christmas Contraption Heads the list of four delightful Christmas storiesMOUNT DORA, Fla. Valerie Hart, author of The New Tradition Cookbook and The Bounty of Central Florida, Her new book for children and adults incorporates four delightful Christmas stories, with the title, CaliClaus and the Christmas Contraption (published by AuthorHouse). Harts entertaining story of a magical cat and her team of pedigree felines centers on the...

On April 22 each year, more than a billion people around the world join together to shine a spotlight on Planet Earth. Let's Celebrate Earth Day encourages young readers to learn about why this important holiday was created and about the many little things we can do to make big changes in the health of our planet.