Today’s teachers need to prepare students for a world that places increasingly higher literacy demands on its citizens. In this timely book, the authors explore content-area literacy and instruction in English, music, science, mathematics, social studies, visual arts, technology, and theatre. Each o..
Inspired by the traditional favorite, Alice Schertle's irresistible counting rhyme sings and swings along, while Caldecott-winning Emily Arnold McCully's radiant watercolors perfectly capture all the playfulness and tender affection between parent and child. A joyful romp sure to be read again and a..
Chalky blues, sultry ochres, imperial reds, 1,000 Tiles dazzles with the brilliant color and design that has adorned even the farthest reaches of the world down through the centuries. From Mesopotamian to Post-modern examples, each exquisite tile or tile plate is presented in rich color and matched ..
Finding the perfect font is tricky, and in an increasingly digital age, the options seem endless. This handy volume takes the mystery out of font selection by displaying the entire alphabet and numerals for 1000 unique typefaces, making it easy for designersor anyone who works with typeto find the p..
Presents prints and histories for 1,000 designs, showcasing key examples from major eras, from ancient Celtic carvings to Greek scrollwork, discussing the language and artistic movements represented by each. Original. Author: Drusilla Cole Publisher: Chronicle Books Binding: Paperback Language: Engl..
Instant Patterns for Easy Predictable Books Your Students Help WriteGreat for ESL! Just photocopy these innovative book patterns, invite kids to fill in the blanks, and every student can create a colorful, personalized predictable book in Spanish. Great for reading to classmates and as take-homes to..
MORE THAN JUST SLIGHTLY EVIL: SAFE, INEXPENSIVE, EDUCATIONAL . . . AND FUN!22 Radio and Receiver Projects for the Evil Genius features a unique collection of projects that teach you radio and electronics essentials such as the radio spectrum, how to read schematics, and how to solder. After each pro..
30 Days to Understanding the Bible, the innovative teach-yourself guide that's helped so many readers get more out of the Bible, just got even better! Now Max Anders' remarkable resource for Bible learning is available in a new, expanded edition, with all the features that made the original so popul..
In this updated volume of his popular 30 Days series, Dr. Max Anders presents the essential truths of Christianity in the clear, conversational style his readers have come to expect. 30 Days to Understanding What Christians Believe gives you a comprehensive overview of the fundamental Christian doct..
What to do if a rather insistent bear squats on your porch today Followed in short order by a shaggy squirrel, a spraying skunk, a playful possum, and a bevy of forest critters large and small This hilarious cumulative tale of reluctant hospitality and generous inclusivity will leave readers chant..
The most useful piece of cookware in any household is a good heavy skillet. Bon Appetit's Brooke Dojny and Melanie Barnard share their extensive culinary experience with this indispensable kitchen helpmate to create a collection of entrees so delicious it's hard to believe they only need one pan and..
One day, Ruby Rubenstein, the owner of a fruit-and-vegetable store on Delano Street, is too sick to come into work, and it is up to his capable assistant, Sun Ho, to take his place. Author: Schotter, Roni Publisher: Little Brown & Co Binding: library Language: English ISBN-10: 0316774677 ISBN-13: 97..
First, some giant ants steal breakfast.Then there are the evil ninjas, massive ape, mysterious mole people, giant blob, and countless other daunting (and astonishing) detours along the way to school. Are these excuses really why this student is late Or is there another explanation that is even more..
A tiny island in the North Atlantic, Ireland has had an astonishingly powerful impact on the wider world, both at the height of its independent power in the early middle ages, as the key exporter of Christianity to much of Europe, and at the depth of its colonial subjugation by Britain, as the prima..
Forget the stereotypes. Today's Japanese women are shattering them -- breaking the bonds of tradition and dramatically transforming their culture. Shopping-crazed schoolgirls in Hello Kitty costumes and the Harajuku girls Gwen Stefani helped make so popular have grabbed the media's attention. But as..
An enchanting collection of Irish verses, each illustrated with a full-color illustration. Included in this rich little book are the works of such greats as W.B. Yeats, Jonathan Swift, Thomas Moore, and Joseph Campbell. Author: Press, Appletree Publisher: Chronicle Books Binding: Hardcover Language:..
From the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling I Wish You More, a set of board books "that belongs on every infant and preschool-aged child's bookshelf." (San Francisco Book Review).Each book in this box set offers a hilarious and ironic take on classic parent predicaments: Picky eaters will r..
Bargain Books are non-returnable.Along with the recent surge of attention to Eastern European cultures and traditions comes a renewed interest in indigenous Polish cooking. From appetizers to desserts, this comprehensive little volume includes recipes for such favorites as Herring with Sour Cream, V..
Yes, I am a cookbook junkie, I own over 250+ cookbooks. Passion for Ice Cream ranks right up there among the best cookbooks I have purchased. I commend Ms. Luchetti for realizing how important pictures of the final product are for those of us who like to see the end results. The pictures in this boo..
Book by Anne Ehrenkranz Author: Anne Ehrenkranz Publisher: Chronicle Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0811808300 ISBN-13: 9780811808309..
From the Inside FlapWhen Mother Dorothy, Prioress of the Order of the Daughters of Compassion, inherits a considerable estate from her godmother, Louisa Cummings, nobody would guess that the death of the old lady will lead to one of Sister Joan's most dangerous and puzzling cases yet. Linked with th..
This completely updated volume presents the effective and practical tools you need to design great desktop applications, Web 2.0 sites, and mobile devices. You’ll learn the principles of good product behavior and gain an understanding of Cooper’s Goal-Directed Design method, which involves everythin..
Abstract symbols representing letters of the alphabet spell out the names of animals from A to Z. A fold-out key is included. Author: Cox, Paul Publisher: Chronicle Books Llc Binding: hardcover Language: english ISBN-10: 0811829405 ISBN-13: 9780811829403..
Delightfully unpredictable, ABZ is a wonderbook of typography, graphics, and symbols. Julian Rothenstein (creator of our Gift division s popular Redstone line of cards and calendars) turns his idiosyncratic eye towards eccentric alphabets, emblems, and logos discovered in avant-garde modernist publi..
Generously sized and beautifully illustrated, African Textiles is an authoritative survey of textile arts - unique and collectible rugs, tapestries, garments, and much more - from across the continent. Author John Gillow traveled extensively throughout Africa, uncovering the dazzling range of tradit..