February - 2016

Nature Recycles--How About You? by Michelle Lord (Review)

Nature Recycles—How About You? Written by: Michelle Lord Illustrated by: Cathy Morrison Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Sylvan Dell Publishing (March 5, 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 1607186276 ISBN-13: 978-1607186274 Nature Recycles—How About You? by Michelle Lord is a very neat book about how different animals in various habitats recycle by using things in nature and adapting them for their various needs. This can include making new homes, nests, hiding places/protection,

A Review of Ferdinand Fox's First Summer by Mary Holland

Ferdinand Fox’s First Summer By: Mary Holland Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Sylvan Dell Publishing (March 5, 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 1607186144 ISBN-13: 978-1607186144 Ferdinand Fox’s First Summer is a delightful photographic journal about a red fox as he explores the world around him during the first few months of his life. When the book begins, Ferdinand is about a month old. Each colorful two-page spread documents each new learning experience through his first su

The Tree That Bear Climbed by Marianne Berkes (Review)

The Tree That Bear Climbed Written by: Marianne Berkes Illustrated by: Kathleen Rietz Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Sylvan Dell Publishing (August 10, 2012) Language: English ISBN-10: 1607185377 ISBN-13: 978-1607185376 If you have fond memories of the popular British (or Mother Goose) nursery rhyme/song ‘The House That Jack Built’ then you will certainly enjoy the book, The Tree That Bear Climbed by Marianne Berkes. Both children and adults will enjoy the rhythmic repetition

Water Beds: Sleeping in the Ocean by Gail Langer Karwoski

Water Beds: Sleeping in the Ocean Written by: Gail Langer Karwoski Illustrated by: Connie McLennan Age Range: 4 and up Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Sylvan Dell Publishing (March 10, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 1934359017 ISBN-13: 978-1934359013 Water Beds: Sleeping In the Ocean is a very fun and informative picture book by Georgia author, Gail Langer Karwoski. It answers the question of how marine mammals—animals that live in water but breathe air—manage to sleep in th

Turtle Summer by Mary Alice Monroe

Turtle Summer: A Journal for my Daughter by Mary Alice Monroe Age Range: 5 and up Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Sylvan Dell Publishing (March 27, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 0977742350 ISBN-13: 978-0977742356 I wasn't really sure what to expect when I picked up Turtle Summer: A Journal for my Daughter by New York Times bestselling novelist, Mary Alice Monroe, and author of The Beach House and Swimming Lessons. Would it be a lot of text and personal thoughts? Would it be

Using Newspapers in Education

Teachers (and parents) have been using newspapers as a teaching tool for years. Even young children, just learning to recognizing letters, can circle all the A’s, B’s, C’s, etc. when they find them in an article or ad. And of course, all older children have learned about current events through newspapers. But one of the most enjoyable activities for using newspapers (for me) has been to find pictures to use as writing prompts—for the students and for myself! The student does

Helping Your Child With Homework May Boost Your Writing Career

It’s so true—ideas are everywhere. As writers, we are constantly on the lookout for grist for our writing mills that we can use to develop into articles or stories. We search the world wide web. We use information from our lives, jobs and careers. We sift back through our own memories from childhood, and much to our children’s dismay, we may even play off humorous things they say and do. We are persistent and consistent in our quest to mine for those little nuggets and ideas

Some of the best writing (business) advice I've ever heard....from Kelly McCausey

Carolina's Story by Donna Rathmell German/A Review

To raise awareness for Endangered Species Day, I am posting reviews of several awesome picture books from Sylvan Dell. Sylvan Dell publishes award-winning picture books that integrate Science, Math, and Geography and are great resources for both classroom teachers and homeschool moms. Check them out! Carolina's Story: Sea Turtles Get Sick Too! Written by Donna Rathmell German Illustrated by Barbara J. Bergwerf Reading Level: Ages 4-8 32 Pages Hardcover ISBN: 9780976494300 Pa

Baby Owl's Rescue by Jennifer Keats Curtis/A Review

To raise awareness for Endangered Species Day, I am posting reviews of several awesome picture books from Sylvan Dell. Sylvan Dell publishes award-winning picture books that integrate Science, Math, and Geography and are great resources for both classroom teachers and homeschool moms. Check them out! Baby Owl’s Rescue Written by Jennifer Keats Curtis Illustrated by Laura Jacques Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Sylvan Dell Publishing (September 5, 2

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