Sun! One in a Billion

Sun! One in a Billion
Author: Stacy McAnulty
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2018-10-23
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 125022991X
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From the author of Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years comes a new picture book about space— this time starring our Sun! Meet Sun: He's a star! And not just any star—he's one in a billion. He lights up our solar system and makes life possible. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Sun in this next celestial "autobiography." Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully illustrated, Sun! One in a Billion is an equally charming and irresistible companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years.

One in a Billion

One in a Billion
Author: Kai Chen
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2007-01-10
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 145206069X
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Kai and his mother were sitting on an Air China 747 in San Francisco International Airport, waiting impatiently for take-off. Kais father had passed away a year before in the spring of 1988. He was taking his mother home to visit his elder brother in China. The take-off had been delayed because one of the Chinese passengers failed to show up even though he had already checked his luggage. He had decided to remain in the US illegally. This incident took Kai back in time to his own painful and courageous decisions.

One in a Billion

One in a Billion
Author: Nancy Pine
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2020-12-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 1538143410
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This heart-wrenching story immerses readers in the dramatic survival of one outspoken man who illuminates the souls of a billion ordinary Chinese citizens. An Wei—a stubborn, hardworking peasant who has lived by his values and stood up for his convictions­—has succeeded against all odds in the authoritarian environment of China. Despite grinding poverty, hunger, reeducation campaigns, and attacks from jealous peers, An Wei continues to inspire with his daring achievements, such as launching a democratic congress in his own village. His compelling life provides a vivid backdrop for understanding the development of modern China from the unique perspective of an outspoken citizen. Through his audacious determination and survival skills forged in rural poverty, An Wei’s unstoppable drive to improve himself and rural China will captivate and enthrall readers. Her website can be found at https://nancypine.info/

One in a Billion

One in a Billion
Author: Beth Kery
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2012-07-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0373656904
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The discovery that corporate mogul Lincoln DuBois had left her half his company rocked Deidre Kavanaugh's world. After all, she'd only just learned that the billionaire could be her real father. And with his right-hand man, Nick Malone, up in arms, claiming her share of the inheritance wouldn't be easy. Charismatic tycoon Nick Malone had his doubts about Deidre's paternity claim, but it was hard to remain aloof when all he wanted to do was kiss her Nick couldn't seem to stop wanting to protect the rebellious beauty--or silence the desire to make her his own. And if her claim was true, Nick could lose half his inheritance. So why was he focusing on what he could gain...a lifetime of love with the woman of his dreams?

New Standards-Based Lessons for the Busy Elementary School Librarian

New Standards-Based Lessons for the Busy Elementary School Librarian
Author: Joyce Keeling
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2024-01-25
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1440876460
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This book provides targeted and invaluable help for the busy elementary school librarian and the science teacher as they work together to design and co-teach library-based lessons guided by the Next Generation Science Standards, English Literacy Common Core Standards, and the new AASL Standards. All standards are cited in easy-to-use reproducible lessons. Energy-packed and interactive lessons are coordinated to common elementary science curricula at the grade level indicated and are also adaptable and usable as template lessons as needed. Necessary handouts and other tools, with current lists of recommended resources, are provided. Elementary school librarians and classroom teachers as well as curriculum coordinators, elementary reading, social studies, and science instructors will find value in this collection of lessons. The highly rated materials recommended in the resource lists are valuable for aiding librarians in collection development to support new and current standards.

Sun, The

Sun, The
Author: Christina Leaf
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2022-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1648347045
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Ready for a trip to the center of the solar system? This engaging title takes young readers on a journey to learn about the Sun. Narrative text provides facts about the Sun’s size, distance from Earth, and other relevant information, while vibrant illustrations support the text. Questions at the beginning and end of the book reiterate educational concepts and encourage readers to think more deeply about the text. This low-level title will help young readers shine!

5 Kinds of Nonfiction

5 Kinds of Nonfiction
Author: Melissa Stewart
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2023-10-10
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1003842445
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Once upon a time...children's nonfiction books were stodgy, concise, and not very kid friendly. Most were text heavy, with just a few scattered images decorating the content and meaning, rather than enhancing it. Over the last 20 years, children's nonfiction has evolved into a new breed of visually dynamic and engaging texts.In 5 Kinds of Nonfiction: Enriching Reading and Writing Instruction with Children's Books , Melissa Stewart and Dr. Marlene Correia present a new way to sort nonfiction into five major categories and show how doing so can help teachers and librarians build stronger readers and writers. Along the way, they: Introduce the 5 kinds of nonfiction: Active, Browseable, Traditional, Expository Literature, and Narrative -;and explore each category through discussions, classroom examples, and insights from leading children's book authorsOffer tips for building strong, diverse classroom texts and library collectionsProvide more than 20 activities to enhance literacy instructionInclude innovative strategies for sharing and celebrating nonfiction with students.With more than 150 exemplary nonfiction book recommendations and Stewart and Correia's extensive knowledge of literacy instruction, 5 Kinds of Nonfiction will elevate your understanding of nonfiction in ways that speak specifically to the info-kids in your classrooms, but will inspire all readers and writers.

The Sun

The Sun
Author: Rebecca Kraft Rector
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2019-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1978509413
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All of the planets in our solar system circle around one giant ball of gases: the sun. This simple yet fascinating book explains how the sun was formed and where its energy comes from. Readers learn to identify the different parts of the sun. A hands-on activity investigates the sun's changing place in our sky, while full-color photographs and fast facts enhance the narrative. This book correlates directly with the Next Generation Science Standards' expectation for understanding Earth's Place in the Universe in first and second grades. It is also aligned with English Language Arts standards.

Sun

Sun
Author: Percy Leed
Publisher: Lerner Publications TM
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2023-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1728489725
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What do you know about the sun? Give curious kids a first look into space. Diagrams, photos, and illustrations introduce readers to our solar system and space exploration. Combined with easy-reading text and SEL connection questions, these books provide a learning experience that is out of this world!

Mrs. Warren ́s Daughter

Mrs. Warren ́s Daughter
Author: Harry Johnston
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2018-05-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3732696359
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Reproduction of the original: Mrs. Warren ́s Daughter by Harry Johnston