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Author
Publisher
Peace Hill Press
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Who was the Sun King? How did samurai become sumo wrestlers? what was the Black Hole of Calcutta? And why was a California town named Ground Hog Glory. Volume 3: Early Modern Times is the third of a four volume series and covers the major historical events in the years 1600 to 1850, as well as including maps, illustrations, and tales from each culture.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"After more than thirty years in the classroom, award-winning teacher Phil Done decided that it was time to retire. His days of teaching schoolchildren may have come to an end, but a teacher's job is never truly done, and he set out to write the greatest lesson of his career: a book for educators and parents that would pass along everything he learned about working with kids. The result is this delightful and insightful teaching bible, The Art of...
Author
Series
Publisher
Pioneer Works Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"A text for teachers who want to reconsider hierarchy in their classrooms and for those curious about education as a context for creativity and collaboration. Drawn from Ball's experiences teaching at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Notes on my Dunce Cap includes advisory material regarding the role of the teacher, the creation of syllabi, and the manner in which groups may evaluate the work of an individual without harm. Alongside these...
Author
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Language
English
Description
Queen Esther concealed her Jewish identity. As far as anyone knew, she was pure Persian. But then came the royal decree that would annihilate her people. She had to make some tough choices. Would she remain silent or would she speak up? Would she blend in or would she stand out? Esther could have refused. She could have cowered in fear. But she spoke up. She stood out. And God used her to save the nation. It's not hyperbole to say that her courage...
Series
Publisher
Disney Educational Productions
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Earth's crust: Bill Nye goes to the depths of the Earth (literally) to explain how the Earth's surface and its inner mantle differ. Earthquakes: Thousands of earthquakes happen each year and Bill Nye, the science guy trembles in his boots when he explains what causes them. Find out what makes big pieces of the earth's crust (the plates) move and what you should have on hand in case of a quake.
Publisher
Teaching Co
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
In recent years, cutting-edge telescopes, satellite imaging, and unmanned spacecraft have led to fascinating discoveries that have changed our picture of the sun and the family of objects that orbit it--including Earth, New Frontiers: Modern Perspectives on Our Solar System is a visually stunning and richly detailed investigation of these new discoveries.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Help Your Kids with Math is what every frustrated parent needs. Its inovative visual approach combines colorful diagrams and illustrations with step-by-step instructions, making math easier to understand than ever before. Covering all the core subjects, from basic arithmetic to geometry, from algebra to stistics, this innovative guide allows parents and kids to work together to solve even the trickiest problems.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Writing as our guide, Martin uses a storyteller's imagination to illuminate key moments from the Scriptures, primarily from the life and ministry of Jesus. In addition, Martin shares key moments from his own life journey as a disciple--and bondservant--of Christ and a mentor to others. The result is a striking exploration of truth that helps us not just think differently, but live differently. Today." -- From page 4 of cover.