What did Noah's Ark really look like? Who was David and whom did he fight? What would it look like if you lived in Jerusalem in the 1st century? Get up close and personal with everyday life during Bible times through photos, maps, and illustrations of the people, places, and buildings of the Bible. From ancient customs and photos of ancient artifacts, to major festivals, customs, and 1st century food-each two-page spread is filled with images and drawings that help bring life to the people and places we could once only read about. With fascinating but brief text and full-color captivating images, this is a reference kids will come back to again and again because it is truly a one-of-a-kind Bible experience. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds, places and tastes of Bible times ... it's a journey you will never forget! The Bible Explorer's Guide: Is packed full of 1,000 amazing facts and fascinating photos showing everyday life during Bible times Features gorgeous full-color photography of people, places, and artifacts in 1st century Jerusalem Includes a Bible timeline and a who's who section with mini-biographies of people from both the Old and New Testaments Contains sections such as "Problems and Plagues in Egypt", "Trumpets, Feasts, and Holy Days", and "Enter the Gates of the Holy City" Is a great addition to any home or school library

What do all these people have in common: the first man to die in the American Revolution, a onetime chief of the Crow Nation, the inventors of peanut butter and the portable X-ray machine, and the first person to make a wooden clock in this country? They were all great African Americans. For parents and teachers interested in fostering cultural awareness among children of all races, this book includes more than 70 hands-on activities, songs, and games that teach kids about the people, experiences, and events that shaped African American history. This expanded edition contains new material throughout, including additional information and biographies. Children will have fun designing an African mask, making a medallion like those worn by early abolitionists, playing the rhyming game "Juba," inventing Brer Rabbit riddles, and creating a unity cup for Kwanzaa. Along the way they will learn about inspiring African American artists, inventors, and heroes like Harriet Tubman, Benjamin Banneker, Rosa Parks, Langston Hughes, and Louis Armstrong, to name a few.

Kidnapped by Celtic Druids in 433, Patrick and Beth are headed to certain death when followers of a former Irish Slave (Saint Patrick, called "Patritius" in this book) save them. The cousins find themselves in the midst of a power struggle between Ireland's King Logaire, Patritius, and the leader of the Druids, Lochru. A spiritual showdown begins on the Hill of Slane when Patritius builds a fire, challenging the King's authority. Will Patritius prove to the king that the God of the Bible is the true God? Or will the king take sides with the Druids? The Emerald Isle holds many tales and legends, but this story of truth and standing strong for God is not one to be missed.

Stories in verse, refreshing, hoping to make you laugh, cry, and ponder about life.

God calls faithful scribes to write His words for such a time as this. "SCRIBES: Devotions for Christian Writers" (Pocket Edition) contains over 100 inspiring devotionals to encourage Christians who write. With Scriptures that touch a writer's heart, short inspirational thoughts, and simple heart-felt prayers, these devotions challenge, motivate, and affirm the call on your heart to write. Perfect to start each day, these reflections are compiled here in the Pocket Edition in one handy size. Also look for the gift edition with added inspirational photographs. A special gift for critique group members, fellow writers, and scribes both seasoned and new.

If you've experienced depression in your life, God wants to reassure you today that you are not a "bad" or "weak" Christian. On the contrary Whether you deal daily with the deep darkness of depression, or have experienced isolated incidents of its ominous oppression, God wants to let you know you are a "much-loved" Christian. He loves you He cares about you He wants to help you. Stories from the Bible demonstrate how Bible-time heroes dealt with depression. Inspirational instruction provides practical help. Prayers based on the Psalms offer encouragement and strength. Scriptures build a solid foundation on God's Word. Fictional stories bring comfort and hope. Come, encounter God through the pages of this book. Experience what it means in Psalm 139 to meet God wherever you are today, tomorrow, and the next until you stand in His presence and meet Him face-to-face in eternity

In this ground-breaking book, bestselling and award-winning children's author Nancy I. Sanders shares insider's tips and explains the secrets to landing a contract BEFORE you write your manuscript--even if you're an inexperienced or unpublished children's writer. Whether you're just starting out or have numerous published credits to your name, Nancy teaches you how to manage your time and focus your energies so that you are writing each day with purpose in order to get published, earn an income, and satisfy your personal fulfillment as a writer. Follow Nancy's step-by-step instructions, and you, too, can establish the foundation for building a successful career as a children's writer. Yes You Can.

In this comprehensive guide, children's author Nancy I. Sanders shares a thorough overview of the world of beginning readers and first chapter books while providing practical steps and insider tips on writing for this market. Nancy is the author of the award-winning book, Yes You Can Learn How to Write Children's Books, Get Them Published, and Build a Successful Writing Career. Her book of reproducible beginning readers, 25 Read & Write Mini-Books that Teach Word Families, is a bestseller for Scholastic Teaching Resources with over 250,000 copies sold. Nancy draws from a variety of experiences published in the beginning readers and chapter book market to offer strategies in this groundbreaking book that will give you the essential tools you need to pursue your personal writing goals. Follow Nancy's instructions, and you, too, can learn how to experience success in the delightful world of beginning readers and chapter books. Yes You can.

It's the first day of summer vacation and John's desperate. How can he make sure Tatumn the Terrible doesn't ruin two summers in a row? Science camp is his only hope. With his dad's farm experiencing tough times, though, it's up to him to find a way to earn big money to pay for camp. Now. Maybe...just maybe...his new friend, the Preacher, can help. But can John trust him? Or does the Preacher just want all that cash for himself? And with a pair of creepy black eyes watching his every move and two strangers trying to steal his stuff, what chance does he have?

A topsy-turvy kingdom turns right-side up when Princess Batilda discovers a priceless treasure. Come and see the delightful things that can happen to a princess who learns to say, "I'm sorry." Smile after smile awaits the reader in this picture book, from watching a princess you can't help love because of all the chaos she causes throughout the castle, to her "coming of age" when she realizes the importance of that very special word, "Sorry." Neither the king nor queen nor princes from nearby kingdoms could teach her that, only the boy in the background who knew her worth. A darling story, well worth reading. -Shirley Shibley, contributor to Clubhouse, Bread for God's Children, and other periodicals. The fun-filled text and delightful illustrations will help readers of Princess Batilda understand, in a captivating way, why it's so very important to say "I'm sorry." The surprise ending is touching. A great gift for a young child. -Marjorie Flathers, frequent contributor to the Kids' Reading Room page in the Los Angeles Times and many other publications Beguiling artwork and a sure-fire plot make Princess Batilda a winner. Young readers will appreciate this simple story that tells a not-so-simple truth. -Marilyn Donahue, recipient of the Chariot Book Award for The Crooked Gate (David C. Cook) Princess Batilda is always causing havoc in the kingdom but she refuses to say, "I'm sorry." This delightful tale of the consequences of never saying you're sorry will charm child and parent alike. The unexpected twist at the end of the story makes it even more delightful. -Gloria McQueen Stockstill, author of four board books including The Basket in the River, To the Town of Bethlehem, The Blind Man by the Road, and Jesus Rose on Easter Morn. Princess Batilda is a charming story on the importance of saying "I'm sorry" and the faithfulness of true friendship. Told with tenderness, this tale is sure to be a favorite for the little princesses and princes we cherish so much. -Veronica Walsh, illustrator for Too Many Visitors for One Little House

"Readers Theatre for African American History" features a collection of twenty scripts covering a comprehensive span of history from Africa before the transatlantic slave trade through current events in our nation. In participating in these scripts, students will listen to storytellers from Africa and share the rich oral tradition about wealthy explorers who came to the Americas from Africa before Columbus. They'll experience such events as Emancipation Day on the South Carolina Sea Islands, the founding of the "North Star" by Frederick Douglass, and the extraordinary 1939 Lincoln Memorial concert by Marian Anderson. They'll attend an imaginary political convention where they'll meet our nation's first five African American U.S. Senators, including Senator Barack Obama. African American history is rich with opportunities for creative learning. This book brings them alive. Grades 4-8

Incorporating leveled reading within each script, readers theatre plays offer teachers the flexibility to include readers of every ability in the same read-aloud play. Hello Hi-Lo: Readers Theatre Math offers a proven way for teachers to build reading fluency in their classrooms, even if students do not all read at the same level. The book offers 15 readers theatre plays, each of which includes various levels of readability within one script. The plays thus provide lower-level readers the opportunity to follow along with accelerated reading parts, building confidence by reading aloud at their own levels. Each play includes speakers for three different grade levels of readability: 4th grade and lower, 5th-6th grade, and 7th-8th grade. Concepts are presented so that they are fluid among these grade levels. Taking a cross-curricular approach, the scripts reinforce key math concepts and standards-based math skills taught in the middle grades, such as order of operations, fractions, inequalities, positive and negative numbers, and graphing on a coordinate plane. Each play includes extended activities that will help the teacher incorporate the math concept into the classroom.