Bill Gates, born in Seattle, Washington, in 1955, is an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. In this Who Was...? biography, children will learn of Gates' childhood passion for computer technology, which led him to revolutionize personal computers. Through the success of his now-world-famous software company, Microsoft, Bill Gates became one of the wealthiest philanth…
Object-based inquiry is a tested method that enhances the skills of the student, as well as the instructor, by engaging students in hands-on studies of everyday objects, raising their curiosity and enthusiasm for the learning process. Hands-on instructional strategies foster active learning, allowing students to investigate essential questions, while at the same time meeting curriculum standard…
Clotee is a slave in a Virginia plantation. To her, freedom is the greatest word in the world. In the slave quarters, people pray for freedom, or, as they call it, 'heaven'. But when will it come?
The moon and back before bathtime? Whatever next! Join Baby Bear as he finds a rocket, makes friends with an owl and has a picnic on the moon! This beautiful story of innocence and imagination is full of Jill Murphy's characteristic warmth and humour. The second Bear family adventure following the bestselling "Peace At Last" is now in a format ideal for classroom and group use.
Each month a child adds something to an empty box, including a red foil heart in February and toasted pumpkin seeds in October. Children can learn a lot vocabulary from this book, such as months, colors etc.