A new country, a new school, a new language. This is the reality for many children in our very global and transient world. Follow little Anand as he faces challenges daily and celebrate each step he takes toward success. A story to celebrate with ELL students around the globe Targeted Age Group:: 3 to 9 years (but all ages will enjoy it!) What Inspired You to Write Your Book? The children I have had the opportunity to work with as an ELL teacher first in Mongolia and now in Cameroon all … [Read more...] about E El Gi Piddr by Dawn Doig
FEATURED BOOK: Shinobi Goes To School, Life on the Farm for Kids, Volume I by Giacomo Giammatteo
Genre: children's fiction The school needed a pig and they needed one badly. Finally, someone told them about Queen Shinobi and they called to arrange a visit. Queen Shinobi was asked to participate in a kiss-the-pig contest with the principal. This is her story. The story of how Shinobi went to school. Link to buy book … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Shinobi Goes To School, Life on the Farm for Kids, Volume I by Giacomo Giammatteo
The Extreme Algebra Workout by Peta-Gaye Reid
This book is free on these days only - 08/24/2013 at midnight PST until 11:59 pm on 08/25/2013. If the dates are the same that means the book is free one day only. http://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Algebra-Workout-Book-ebook/dp/B00EG3XNPG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1377333575&sr=8-3&keywords=math+is+super+cool Targeted Age Group: 12-21 … [Read more...] about The Extreme Algebra Workout by Peta-Gaye Reid
Archie the Archerfish: Archie Learns That Practice Makes Perfect by CJ Jacobs
When Archie is ready to learn how his family catches food, he finds out that it's not so easy at first. He has to practice. This book contains thirteen beautifully illustrated original drawings. Follow along as Archie learns an important life lesson. Archerfish catch insects and other bugs by spitting at them from the water. They can shoot water at leaves up to six feet away with incredible accuracy. But at first young Archerfish are inaccurate shooters. They learn from experience. This story … [Read more...] about Archie the Archerfish: Archie Learns That Practice Makes Perfect by CJ Jacobs
Diary of A Freedom Writer “The Experience” by Darrius Garrett
Survivor... a word continuously thought of when reading this memoir. Upon the release of The Freedom Writers Diary and film adaptation starring Hilary Swank in 2007, New York Times bestselling author Darrius Garrett realized that both book and movie tell the Freedom Writer Story as a whole, but not on a personal level. During speaking engagements, the same questions always surface: 'Did Ms. Gruwell change you? How did you make it out of the gang life? What stopped you from killing yourself?' … [Read more...] about Diary of A Freedom Writer “The Experience” by Darrius Garrett
Interview with Charles Frankhauser – Book Author
Author Bio: Charles Frankhauser is retired after experiencing life at sea as a young man serving aboard a surface ship and a submarine, followed by a long civilian career at a major university. What inspires you to write? I write to entertain readers and to share insights that stem from interactions with numerous persons over many years. Tell us about your writing process I outline the ideas that I want to express and then just plunge into writing a manuscript in order to shape the … [Read more...] about Interview with Charles Frankhauser – Book Author
