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Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
Uses activities and handicraft projects to reinforce information about the clothing, architecture, writing, work, food, and religion of the Egyptians, Mesopotamians, Nubians, and Hittites who lived in the Near East in ancient times.
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
Africa is brought to life in this imaginative look at the plants, animals, and people that make it such a fascinating continent. Studies of both traditional tribes and modern African cities showcase Africa's diversity, and authentic activities allow kids to dive into the rich culture by making a Maasai bivouac shelter, writing a fable in the African style, working as a field biologist, making a ritual elephant mask, and learning to tie an African...
Author
Publisher
American Library Association
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Provides a generous sampling of art and craft ideas, songs, and action rhymes, designed to help veteran librarians refresh and enliven ongoing programs, while providing novice storytime planners what they need to get started.
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Discusses the events of the American Revolution, from the hated Stamp Act and the Boston Tea Party to the British surrender at Yorktown and the writing of the Constitution. Activities include making a tricorn hat and discovering local history.
11) Plants
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Experiments and activities explore the world of plants.
Author
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
This is a book for anyone who tells stories—teachers, parents, and especially children's librarians. Although the storyteller must draw during the presentation, artistic ability is not necessary for success. All stories and poems in this collection of stories and poems with chalk-board drawings have been tested in library story hours and in visits to schools. Several are intended for the pre-kindergarten age group, and most are suitable for...