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Pre-Service Teacher Biographies: Leah Mandujano. She lives with her husband, Fabian, and her son, Benaiah in Houston, TX. She loves the beach and walking her rescue dog. She is studying at the University of Houston-Downtown to become an elementary teacher. ??? CHARLOTTE ELLIS, 2nd year Graduate Student@ UHD Is a second year Masters of Education student at the University of Houston-Downtown. She earned an undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies...
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The idealic life of a beautiful young Princess is forever changed by the sudden and dangerous presence of the dragon. The Princess, whose destiny now demands she confront the dragon's threat to her and those in her Kingdom, is joined by many as she courageously battles to keep herself and those dear to her safe.
4) I Love Math
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I Love Math is about a young student who is on his way to math class. He stops in front of the classroom, scared to go in, because he doubts his math skills. What he doesn't know, is how much he has learned without realizing it.
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Obsessive compulsive or just meticulous? That is the question. Meticulous Maddy is a childrens poem which teaches children to use the word meticulous. There isnt a teacher or parent anywhere who hasnt secretly wished that his/her children would stop using the words crazy or stupid to describe everything! Read the poem over and over and your child will surprise you when he/she begins to use the word as well. From constantly cleaning to doing things...
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The Skin I'm In explores the importance of having skin covering while encouraging children to notice the similarities as well as the differences in skin tone and texture as a person ages, gains or losses weight, gets hot or cold, etc. It then asks the reader to draw a picture of himself/herself and explain how they view the importance of their skin. This book does not serve as a science book therefore, it doesn't offer an in-depth view of the purposes....
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While growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, the author wanted to be special. While she knew she was different, she did not believe she was special. She decided when she grew up, she would become a princess, like Cinderella! Through a labyrinth of events in the river city, this little girl would have one evening in the presence a King - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that is. This book helps children to dream and identify the ways they are special.
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Wheelie is Our Hero is the author's first children's book and is based on an event she witnessed in her homeland. This book is best suited to children from age 5 to 10 and deals with the issue of difference. Thanks to my niece Tayden and my nephew Nathaniel who were the first children to whom Wheelie is Our Hero was read.
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Take a journey back into the 60s-80s into little Itchy Mae's childhood that is not too different from 8-13 year old children today. This story line will cover a young girl's childhood being raised by a village of adults. It will also talk about school integration, gangs, bullying, blended families and inappropriate touching which developed the saying No more Fondling. Today's youth experience a lot of the same issues as youth did in the past. None...
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What is so Special About Normandy? Normandy is known mostly as a place of battle. War was known in Normandy all the way back to the roman times. We know Julius Caesar came in and famously defeated All of Gaul, as it was called then. The war lasted from 58BC-50BC (BC dates go backwards). Julius Caesar himself gives the best known details of the war in his own book Commentarii de Bello Gallico. Winning the Gallic Wars was a big deal because it helped...
14) Freedom
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Pre-Service Teacher Biography Juan Pablo Restrepo Born in Medellin Colombia on October 20th 1978. Only child to the most wonderful parents in the world, they are everything to me and I hope to one day make them proud of my future accomplishments. Came to the United States with my parents in 1985 at the age of 8 years old and have called Houston Texas home ever since. I enjoy giving back to my community and having the opportunity to work with children....
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An anthology of sorts, Joyners text deconstructs the negative depiction of African Americans in mass media while reconstructing what it means to be Black in America in the 21st century. A collection of op-ed pieces, scholarly essays, and a short story of fiction, He Talk White is sure to evoke thought and dialogue concerning the conundrum of race, as well as sexuality and religious affiliation, in the United States. -Navar Ero
16) The Binky Story
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This story is not only about the fixation of binkys that toddlers have, but its about letting go of the binky. The special animal characters come to life in the great Southwest desert.
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What Is Freedom is a rhyming poem written in simple language so that teachers and parents can have a tool to use to open discussion about freedom with young children. It covers simple rights such as the right to go to a school and church of your choice, voting and freedom of speech. It also speaks of the men and women who make these freedoms possible. In the back of the book there is a place where you and your child can write a Thank You Note to a...
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The Light of God Bible Books is inspired by her belief in God's Word and the importance of reaching children with His message. Jesus said, (John 8:12) "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. " Jesus also taught (Matthew 5:16) to "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. "
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BEWARE THE FOUR, Book 2, continues the quest to discover the truth about who's out there and what they may be doing here, as defined in BEWARE THE FOUR. No longer are these students just the average teenaged kids next door. Not only do they follow the clues presented to them (which are few), but they persist, relentlessly digging into what may be possible, in defense of those we call human beings. What damage they may do to us and our very way of...
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