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1) Nemesis
Author
Language
English
Description
Roth's "Nemesis" is the story of a wartime polio epidemic in the summer of 1944 and the effect it has on a closely knit, family-oriented Newark community and its children.
5) Playgrounds
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[1985]
Language
English
Description
Introduces the various types of playground equipment, includingswings, slides, and sandboxes, as well as games and toys that may be enjoyed at the playground.
Author
Publisher
ForEdge, an imprint of University Press of New England
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Before today's safety-minded structures of wood and plastic, America's playgrounds were full of tottering seesaws, dizzying merry-go-rounds, and towering metal slides. Documenting the evolution of American playgrounds between 1920 and 1975, Once Upon a Playground is a visual tribute to these iconic structures, celebrating their place in our culture and the collective memories of generations. In it, contemporary photos of vintage pieces of playground...
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"In this book, readers will learn about leadership, traits of a good leader, and how to show leadership on the playground. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about leadership. Includes sidebars, a table of contents,...
Author
Language
English
Description
"One day, Kamala and Maya had an idea. A big idea: they would turn their empty apartment courtyard into a playground! Based on a true story, this is the uplifting tale of how the author's aunt and mother first learned to persevere in the face of disappointment and turned a dream into reality. This is a story of children's ability to make a difference and of a community coming together to transform their neighborhood."--Jacket.
