The Norse myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories ever told. This captivating comic book collection is a perfect introduction to a magical world - containing six tales full of gods, dragons, dwarves and giants.

Readers will discover how Odin created the world from the body of a giant, meet the mischievous trickster Loki, and learn how Thor came to possess his mighty hammer. There are colorful information spreads too, packed with fascinating information about Viking explorers, dramatic funerals and the mighty tree Yggdrasil at the center of the Universe. Bursting with action and humor, this reimagining of the Norse myths will hook readers of all ages.

A tender and heart-warming new story from the world of The Storm Whale.

Noi isn’t at all sure about staying at Grandma’s. Grandma boils seaweed for soup, and there’s not much to do on the tiny island where she lives where the wind cuts in and the grass grows sideways . . .

But that’s before Noi gets swept up in the dramatic rescue that will mark the beginning of their touching new friendship.

Books Kids Will Sit Still For 3 by librarian and children's literature troubadour Judy Freeman is here at last. The largest and most comprehensive book of its kind ever written, it's an indispensable treasure trove of 1,700 child-tested favorite read-aloud titles, published since 1995. Everything here--the text chapters (About Children's Books and Ways to Use Them), the Annotated Read-Aloud Lists for preschool through grade 6, the professional books bibliography, and the indexes--is 100% new! This is the definitive source for the best recent picture books, fiction, poetry, folklore, biography, and nonfiction books to share with children. The extensively annotated bibliography incorporates thousands of innovative and inspirational ideas for booktalking, book discussion, creative drama, storytelling, poetry, writing, library skills, and other literature-based teaching. Books Kids Will Sit Still For 3: A Read-Aloud Guide is the latest all-new volume in the Books Kids Will Sit Still For series, which includes Books Kids Will Sit Still For: A Read-Aloud Guide, Second Edition and More Books Kids Will Sit Still For: A Read-Aloud Guide. The three books together constitute a tour of the best of children's literature and how to use it, with a total of more than 5,000 invaluable annotations of exemplary children's books. You'll find: Judy Freeman's 1,705 hand-selected favorite, most memorable read-aloud titles from the past decade-books that teachers, librarians, parents, and kids will take to heart A cornucopia of creative, surefire strategies and techniques to incorporate children's books across the curriculum, foster higher level thinking skills, and extend children's response to literaturePractical tips--Judy calls them "Germs"--to develop meaty, meaningful follow-ups for books you choose to read aloud, with plenty of hear-it-today, do-it-tomorrow activities for libraries and classrooms Related title connections for each book, along with a list of subject headings so librarians and teachers can see at a glance into which categories each title fits Hundreds of fiction and picture books, sure, but also a definitive compilation of exemplary folk and fairy tales, poetry, nonfiction, and biographies--areas other professional books often skim over Comprehensive author, title, illustrator, and subject indexes for easy access.

Die Lewensvaardighede Leerderboek is ontwikkel volgens die vereistes van die Kurrikulum- en assesseringsbeleidsverklaring (KABV) vir Graad 3. Dit gee geleentheid vir die bekendstelling en inskerping van leerinhoud, met minstens twee bladsye aktiwiteite per week. Die boek bevat 16 temas vir 40 onderrigweke soos "Die ruimte", "Oor my" en "Rampe".

Die werkboek is ontwikkel volgens die vereistes van die Kurrikulumen assesseringsbeleidsverklaring.

Aandag word gegee aan woordeskat wat die kind hardop moet herhaal sodat dat die kind teen die einde van die grondslagfase vlot kan praat en gegradeerde leesstof in Afrikaans kan lees. Die werkvelle en oefenbladsye, wat die kind saam met die praatwerk moet doen, bied geleentheid vir inoefening en inskerping. Die inhoudsopgawe dui ook duidelik aan tydens watter week die betrokke aktiwiteit voltooi moet word om die stelselmatige progressie van vaardighede aan te leer.

Hierdie temagerigte werkboek bevat:

• werkvelle.
• oefenbladsye wat dien as skriftelike vaslegging van nuwe woordeskat en die mondeling klankaktiwiteite.
• ’n klompie prettige speletjies om temawoordeskat te oefen.
• klankkaarte wat die kind teen die derde kwartaal vir diskriminasie van klanke en woordbou nodig het.
• voetnotas wat leiding aan die opvoeder verskaf hoe om elke aktiwiteit saam met die kind aan te pak.

Celebrate Peppa's birthday in this lift-the-flap story!

It's Peppa's birthday and Mummy and Daddy Pig have arranged a surprise party!

Lift-the-flaps with Peppa to find all the surprises in this special story.

SURPRISE! Happy Birthday Peppa!

Die Huistaal Onderwysersgids bevat ’n jaarplan, kwartaalplanne, tydskedules vir ’n week en daaglikse stap-vir-stap-onderrigplanne vir 40 weke. Dit gee deeglike stap-vir-stap leiding hoe om handskriflesse aan te bied met sinne vir diktee en speltoetse, wys watter werkvel op die CD en watter bladsy in die Leerderboek gebruik moet word en gee leeswenke (met 'n leesboek of Grootboek of die leesles in die Leerderboek). Sigwoorde en spelwoorde word hersien met assesseringstake wat gestipuleer word.

This book's tempting opening line invites children and adults to take in a daily phenomenon with fresh eyes. By reading Next Time You See a Sunset together, you can learn to appreciate the spinning of the Earth, the progress of day into night, and the reasons for the spectacular colours and shadows that accompany sunrise and sunset. Awaken a sense of wonder in a child with the Next Time You Seeseries from NSTA Kids. The books will inspire elementary-age children to experience the enchantment of everyday phenomena such as seashells and sunsets. Free supplementary activities are available on the NSTA website. Especially designed to be experienced with an adult-be it a parent, teacher, or friend-Next Time You See books serve as a reminder that you don't have to look far to find something remarkable in nature.

Babies love to touch and explore as they see and hear colors! Photos of real clothes, food, and animals, plus bright colorful illustrations are fun to look at and will keep your toddler engaged. Sensory touches and peek-thru holes make this first words book a favorite with curious little boys and girls. Pictures of real animals and objects plus bright illustrations are fun to look at and will keep your baby or toddler engaged. Perfect for on-the-go and car seat time. Great size for backpacks and diaper bags! Sensory exploration builds thinking skills and hand-eye coordination. Perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, holidays, little animal lovers, and more - a great first introduction to books with touch-and-feel elements!

Check out more touch and feel board books from Cottage Door Press!

Touch and feel textures on every page! Textures include faux fur, fuzz, and more on every page.Interactive elements help support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.Touch and Feel books invite children to interact with the story and explore the world around them encouraging sensory exploration.Bright, bold artwork and interactive textures appear on every page of this sturdy board book with peek-through holes.Durable board pages designed to withstand traditional wear and tear from babies and toddlers.