Ben's Magic Telescope

Ben's Magic Telescope
Author: Brian Patten
Publisher:
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2003
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9780140568073

He saw a dragonfly on a pond With cathedral windows for each wing He saw the red tongue of a wren When it opened up its beak to sing. Here is a magical, lyrical and though-provoking picture book told in a mixture of story and verse by one of today's most popular poets, Brian Patten. The wonder of the story is echoed perfectly in the beautifully detailed illustrations by Peter and Sian Bailey.

The Monsters' Guide to Choosing a Pet

The Monsters' Guide to Choosing a Pet
Author: Brian Patten
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2005-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0141925930

Roger McGough and Brian Patten have selected the very best of their animal poems in order to help two loveable monsters from outer space who visit Earth in search of a pet and need a bit of guidance...Split into sections, the monsters are introduced to animals that fly, swim, crawl and purr by two of our greatest childrens poets. Illustrated in Guy Parker-Rees' lively and intimitable style.

Opening Wonders

Opening Wonders
Author: Rajnar Vajra
Publisher: WordFire +ORM
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2023-05-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1680574647

Countless un-parallel universes intersect in a place where science and magic function perfectly. A Crossroads World. A world that holds a fantastic and deadly secret. An ultra-advanced species, the Common, govern this world and invite other advanced species to set up enclaves where the planet's extraordinary properties draw an assortment of gods and demons like supernatural moths to a flame. The first human allowed there, Professor David Goldberg, is secretly tasked by Earth’s governments to observe the Common.But Goldberg’s mission might not be as secret as he thinks. Someone or something with unknown motivations sends truly terrifying monsters bent on taking him down. Opening Wonders. Fantasy, science fiction, mythology, adventure, mystery, rich history—and more.

Teaching Geography Creatively

Teaching Geography Creatively
Author: Stephen Scoffham
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2016-10-04
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1317359127

Teaching Geography Creatively was Winner of the Geographical Association Gold Award 2014 and Winner of the Geographical Association Silver Award 2017. This fully updated second edition of Teaching Geography Creatively is a stimulating source of guidance for busy trainee and experienced teachers. Packed full of practical approaches for bringing the teaching of geography to life, it offers a range of innovative ideas for exploring physical geography, human geography and environmental issues. Underpinned by the very latest research and theory, expert authors from schools and universities explore the inter-relationship between creativity and learning, and consider how creativity can enhance pupils’ motivation, self-image and well-being. Two brand new chapters focus on creative approaches to learning about the physical world, as well as the value of alternative learning settings. Further imaginative ideas include: games and starter activities as entry points for creative learning how to keep geography messy the outdoors and learning beyond the classroom how to teach geography using your local area the links between geography and other areas of the curriculum looking at geography, creativity and the future fun and games in geography engaging with the world through picture-books teaching about sustainability. With contemporary, cutting-edge practice at the forefront, Teaching Geography Creatively is an essential read for all trainee and practicing teachers, offering a variety of practical strategies to create a fun and stimulating learning environment. In the process it offers a pedagogy that respects the integrity of children as joyful and imaginative learners and which offers a vision of how geography can contribute to constructing a better and more equitable world.

Collected Love Poems

Collected Love Poems
Author: Brian Patten
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2009-08-20
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 0007343515

Of all the poets writing today, Brian Patten is perhaps the most accessible and popular. Now his love poems, old and new, are collected together in his single volume.

Revolutionary Magic

Revolutionary Magic
Author: Thomas K. Carpenter
Publisher: Black Moon Books
Total Pages: 188
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Exile. Princess. Thief. After years of running from the Emperor of Russia's assassins, Ekaterina "Kat" Dashkova has finally found an unlikely home in Philadelphia under the tutelage of Benjamin Franklin. When a mid-level government official is found wandering colonial Philadelphia without his clothes—and his last two years of memories—Ben and Kat suspect otherworldly forces at work. Neither of them know that a dark revolution lurks beneath the veneer of civilization, ready to unleash its malevolent magic unless Kat makes a grim sacrifice.

International Who's Who in Poetry 2005

International Who's Who in Poetry 2005
Author: Europa Publications
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 1787
Release: 2004
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 185743269X

Provides up-to-date profiles on the careers of leading and emerging poets.

International Who's Who of Authors and Writers 2004

International Who's Who of Authors and Writers 2004
Author: Europa Publications
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 644
Release: 2003
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781857431797

Accurate and reliable biographical information essential to anyone interested in the world of literature TheInternational Who's Who of Authors and Writersoffers invaluable information on the personalities and organizations of the literary world, including many up-and-coming writers as well as established names. With over 8,000 entries, this updated edition features: * Concise biographical information on novelists, authors, playwrights, columnists, journalists, editors, and critics * Biographical details of established writers as well as those who have recently risen to prominence * Entries detailing career, works published, literary awards and prizes, membership, and contact addresses where available * An extensive listing of major international literary awards and prizes, and winners of those prizes * A directory of major literary organizations and literary agents * A listing of members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters