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A Child's Introduction to Poetry (Revised and Updated)

A Child's Introduction to Poetry (Revised and Updated)
Author: Michael Driscoll
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2020-03-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0762469668

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This delightful, interactive journey through the history of the world's poetry now includes a removable poster and access to downloadable audio, allowing kids to listen and learn as they experience the magic of the spoken word. Poetry can be fun -- especially when we can read it, hear it, and discover its many delights. A Child's Introduction to Poetry joyously introduces kids (and parents) to the greatest poets in history -- from Homer and Shakespeare to Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou -- and provides excellent examples of their work and commentary on what makes it so special and everlasting. The book covers every style of poem, from epics and odes, to nonsense verse and haikus, and is filled with examples of each one. This multimedia package encourages children to listen, read, and learn, and opens the door to a lifetime of appreciation of a rich literary tradition. Also included is a removable, fold-out poster of "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll, one of history's most iconic poems.


A Child's Introduction to the Environment

A Child's Introduction to the Environment
Author: Michael Driscoll
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2021-03-16
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0762499478

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Explore the water, land, and air around us with this entertaining and informative look at our magnificent planet—and learn how your experiments, activities, and everyday actions can help save the environment. This book looks at the wide variety of ecosystems and environmental regions of the Earth, from deserts and forests, to cities and farms, to oceans and ice caps, as well as the atmosphere, weather, energy sources, plants, and animals of each area. Michael Driscoll and professor of meteorology Dennis Driscoll explain the changes to our planet that are currently taking place, including rising temperatures and sea levels, and the effects they can have on our environment. They also profile young environmental activists like Greta Thunberg and Isra Hirsi, and highlight important, everyday actions such as water conversion and recycling that kids can do on their own or with their parents. Also included are fun projects and experiments to do at home like brewing sun tea, creating lightning, and making a smog detector. Packed with facts, experiments, and a removable poster with tips on how to save the planet, this comprehensive guide will inspire kids and their families to think about our planet in new ways and help keep it beautiful and healthy for years to come.


The Random House Book of Poetry for Children

The Random House Book of Poetry for Children
Author: Jack Prelutsky
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 254
Release: 1983-09-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0394850106

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The most accessible and joyous introduction to the world of poetry! The Random House Book of Poetry for Children offers both funny and illuminating poems for kids personally selected by the nation's first Children's Poet Laureate, Jack Prelutsky. Featuring a wealth of beloved classic poems from the past and modern glittering gems, every child who opens this treasury will finda world of surprises and delights which will instill a lifelong love of poetry. Featuring 572 unforgettable poems, and over 400 one-of-a-kind illustrations from the Caldecott-winning illustrator of the Frog and Toad series, Arnold Lobel, this collection is, quite simply, the perfect way to introduce children to the world of poetry.


A Child's Book of Poems

A Child's Book of Poems
Author:
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781402750618

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A collection of poems evoking the world and feelings of childhood.


Knock at a Star

Knock at a Star
Author: X. J. Kennedy
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 180
Release: 1999
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780316484367

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A collection of poems arranged in such catagories as poems that make you smile, send messages, or share feelings; poems that contain "beats that repeat" or "word play"; and special kinds of poems such as limericks, songs, and haiku.


A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky (Revised and Updated)

A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky (Revised and Updated)
Author:
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2019-09-17
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0762495499

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This charming exploration of the night sky -- featuring a star finder and glow-in-the-dark stickers -- which has more than a quarter of a million young astronomers enjoying the night sky in countries around the world, is now completely revised and updated. A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky is the perfect introduction to the always fascinating world of astronomy. Children ages eight and up will find out what astronomers have learned (and are still discovering), what astronauts and scientists explore, and what they can find by gazing up into the sky at night. Author Michael Driscoll explains how stars are born, the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, how to navigate the night sky, and more. Whimsical color illustrations throughout and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. Also included are a nifty star finder tool and fun glow-in-the-dark stickers.


The Oxford Illustrated Book of American Children's Poems

The Oxford Illustrated Book of American Children's Poems
Author: Donald Hall
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 98
Release: 1999
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0195123735

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An anthology of American poems, is arranged chronologically, from colonial alphabet rhymes to Native American cradle songs to contemporary poems. 50 illustrations, 20 in color.


A Child's Introduction to Poetry (revised and Updated)

A Child's Introduction to Poetry (revised and Updated)
Author: Michael Driscoll
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780762469185

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This delightful, interactive journey through the history of the world's poetry now includes a removable poster and access to downloadable audio, allowing kids to listen and learn as they experience the magic of the spoken word. Poetry can be fun -- especially when we can read it, hear it, and discover its many delights. A Child's Introduction to Poetry joyously introduces kids (and parents) to the greatest poets in history -- from Homer and Shakespeare to Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou -- and provides excellent examples of their work and commentary on what makes it so special and everlasting. The book covers every style of poem, from epics and odes, to nonsense verse and haikus, and is filled with examples of each one. This multimedia package encourages children to listen, read, and learn, and opens the door to a lifetime of appreciation of a rich literary tradition. Also included is a removable, fold-out poster of "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll, one of history's most iconic poems.


The Story of the Orchestra

The Story of the Orchestra
Author: Robert Levine
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2001
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781579121488

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Describes the orchestra and includes information on composers, instruments, and the conductor.


A Child's Introduction to Space Exploration

A Child's Introduction to Space Exploration
Author: Michael E. Bakich
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, Incorporated
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2022
Genre: Life support systems (Space environment)
ISBN: 9780762478842

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We are living in a golden age of astronomy and space exploration, with more discoveries about the universe every day. With so many possibilities now open to us, revered science writers Michael E. Bakich and David J. Eicher will take young readers on a journey to the throughout the universe in this latest edition of A Child's Introduction series. Perfect for budding explorers aged 8-12, Bakich amd Eicher explore the history of space exploration from the very first rocket in China, to the moon landing, to the latest missions to Mars (and beyond). They also include profiles of noteworthy scientists, engineers, and astronauts including Isaac Newton, Neil Armstrong, Mae Carol Jemison; fun sections on space food, UFOs, a timeline of space suits, and how to go to the bathroom in space; and STEM experiments like how to build your own rocket and how to tell time using the sun. Packed with dozens of NASA photos and charming original illustrations, and a pull-out poster, this fascinating book reveals the wonders of space exploration-past, present and future!