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Gotcha Again for Guys!
Here's help in selecting current, nonfiction books that will get boys excited about reading. Enticing boys to read is still a hot topic. With chapters like "Disasters and Mysteries," "Gross and Disgusting," "Machines and the Military," and "Prehistoric Creatures," Gotcha Again for Guys!: More Nonfiction Books to Get Boys Excited about Reading is a treasure trove of recent nonfiction books that will interest boys in grades 3-8. This sixth entry in Baxter and Kochel's Gotcha series covers books published between 2007 and 2009, with a few oldies-but-goodies also included. The book is organized into 12 thematic chapters, each of which offers booktalks for a select number of titles, followed by a list of other high-interest, well-reviewed titles that correspond with the chapter's topic. Features new to this volume include numerous booklists to be copied and saved, as well as profiles of new and innovative nonfiction authors writing for this age group. In addition, the book features interviews with seven male authors of nonfiction books for boys.
Ships Up Close
Take an up-close look at ships on the water today--from ferries, to cargo ships to fishing vessels.
The Everything Kids' Dump Trucks and Bulldozers Puzzle and Activity Book
Rumble! Roar! Beep! Kaboom! If you're the kind of kid who can't resist a construction site--the roar of big trucks, giant piles of dirt, and super-tall cranes lifting bundles of steel high in the air--this book is for you! Inside, you'll find 100 all-new puzzles, starring diggers, loaders, dumpers, lifters, and many more kinds of work vehicles. You can bulldoze your way through a maze, dump a load of letters into a crisscross, mix up some words in a scramble, or load the correct answer in a math puzzle. There are codes to crack, dots to connect, and words to criss-cross. Get behind the wheel with fun puzzles like: Floating Cranes Junk Pile Giant Jobs Twisted Skidders Push Me, Pull You Put on your hard hat, grab a pencil, and join us at the construction site.
Fire Engines Up Close
An introduction to fire fighters and their equipment.
The Common Core Approach to Building Literacy in Boys
Written with a focus on the English Language Arts Common Core Standards, this book provides a complete plan for developing a literacy program that focuses on boys pre-K through grade 12. Despite the fact that reading and literacy among boys has been an area of concern for years, this issue remains unresolved today. Additionally, the emphasis and focus have changed due to the implementation of the English Language Arts Common Core Standards. How can educators best encourage male students to read, and what new technologies and techniques can serve this objective? The Common Core Approach to Building Literacy in Boys is an essential resource and reference for teachers, librarians, and parents s...
Space Dictionary for Kids
Packed with hundreds of illustrated definitions about astronomy and space, Space Dictionary for Kids is certain to spark any kid's enthusiasm for the solar system and galaxy. Explore cosmology, stars and galaxies, the solar system, space exploration, and exoplanets and astrobiology. Hop on an astronomy timeline to learn the story of how primitive ancient beliefs evolved over centuries to become a high-technology science. Crack up over the humorous sidebars that expand on the topic of space with examples, explanations, diagrams, quizzes, and even short activities to enhance understanding. Use the references and further reading recommendations at the end to help find more information about astronomy, perfect for assignments or those just wanting to know more about the coolest topic in the galaxy! Divided into sections for quick access to the easy-to-understand definitions and amazing full-color illustrations, Space Dictionary for Kids is a must-have for any kid's home library! Grades 3-6 NSTA Recommends
Hey Kids! Out the Door, Let's Explore!
Open the door to exciting and fun learning adventures! Whether pastures or skyscrapers are outside your door, the world around you is rich with learning opportunities. Walking trips are a terrific—and inexpensive—way for children to explore and experience their community. Use children's interests as starting points to plan walks that are meaningful and engaging, and let children's natural curiosity and wonder help guide their learning as they investigate neighborhood gardens, markets, and even construction sites. With 27 nature, community, and concept walks, Hey Kids! Out the Door, Let's Explore! promotes children's early learning. Included with each walk are vocabulary words and related children's books; a list of suggested items to bring along; and tips to extend children's learning before, during, and after the outing. You will also find planning and preparation materials, sample permission forms, and guidelines for carrying out safe and educational walking trips.
Unbelievable Military Aircraft
Packed with exciting facts and important aspects on military aircraft, this title also provides historical context, compelling photos, primary source quotations, and critical thinking activities. The title also includes a glossary, web links, and additional resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Heavy Equipment Up Close
An introduction to some of the heavy machinery used in construction, mining, logging, and other industries.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Presents young readers with the experience of attending a baseball game, discussing stadiums, the field, clubhouse, dugout, playing of the national anthem, mascots, 7th inning stretch, and official ending of the game, in a text with gatefolds.
