Eliana's Colors

Eliana's Colors
Author: Sandy McLaughlin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 91
Release: 2017-03-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9780692916643

This life time keepsake, written by an award winning educational leader for her granddaughter, is a valuable teaching tool for ages 3-13. This 91 page adventure book contains colorful drawings illustrated by the author and her family and friends. The story follows a child who is called upon to save the stripes of the rainbow by dealing with the problems of hate, envy, cowardice, depression, shyness and impulsivity. It teaches conflict resolution through appreciating and accepting differences respectfully, changing old patterns, asking for help and working together. This story can be read to very young children, who can be taught name, color and letter recognition as well as beginning sounds, rhyming and counting skills. For example, they can find and count all the V¿s on the violet stripe, identify their name as the heroine/hero on every page and discover hidden family and friends on every stripe. Silly animals and creatures in the pictures will bring smiles.Older children will learn sophisticated vocabulary, idioms, cultural and moral lessons through the plot and racially diverse drawings. They will understand the expressions ¿green with envy¿, ¿feeling blue¿, and ¿seeing red¿ after adventures on those stripes. They will learn that we are all the same inside and that it is our unique colors which make us special.When customized, this story becomes a treasured gift for the whole family. The child is the star; and his/her parents, grandparents and up to seven additional relatives or friends are immortalized. A personalized dedication may be written for the recipient and will appear on the cover page. The positive life-long messages are ones that most people would hope to pass down. As the child matures, this progressive book will grow with your child revealing new discoveries and more impactful lessons, leading to years of enjoyment.

Eliana

Eliana
Author: Charles Lamb
Publisher:
Total Pages: 452
Release: 1864
Genre: English essays
ISBN:

The Way Maker

The Way Maker
Author: Arlie Sheelin
Publisher: Arlie Sheelin
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2021-07-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1777756405

For hundreds of years, the Dragon Warriors of Althanea have fought against an archaic belief system that enslaved the women of their world. Now, a dangerous outside influence emerges —her name is Brooke St. Claire. Abducted by aliens and genetically modified, Brooke’s life is forever altered. Now, she has become a catalyst for change, but will that change free the women of Althanea —or will it destroy her—and the Dragon Warrior who protected a woman he should never have let live.

Educating for Social Justice in Early Childhood

Educating for Social Justice in Early Childhood
Author: Shirley A. Kessler
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2019-09-10
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000651096

Bringing together scholarship and examples from practice, this book explores ways in which early childhood curriculum – including classroom practices and community contexts – can more actively engage with a range of social justice issues, democratic principles and anti-oppressive practices. Featuring a stellar list of expert contributors, the chapters in this volume present a cross-section of contemporary issues in childhood education. The text highlights the voices of children, teachers and families as they reflect on everyday experiences related to issues of social justice, inclusion and oppression, as well as ways young children and their teachers engage in activism. Chapters explore curriculum and programs that address justice issues, particularly educating for democracy, and culminate in a focus on the future, offering examples of resistance and visions of hope and possibility. Designed for practitioners, graduate students and researchers in early childhood, this book challenges readers to explore the ways in which early childhood education is – and can be – engaging with social justice and democratic practices.

The Empirium Trilogy Ebook Bundle

The Empirium Trilogy Ebook Bundle
Author: Claire Legrand
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 1310
Release: 2021-01-26
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1728247403

All three books in the New York Times bestselling dark fantasy series, the Empirium Trilogy, included in one bundle! Furyborn: In this thrilling new high-fantasy trilogy, a magic-wielding queen and a ruthless bounty hunter are separated by centuries but connected by a prophecy. Kingsbane: The second book in the epic Empirium Trilogy that follows two young women as they fight to either save their world or doom it. Lightbringer: The epic, final installment in the bestselling series follows Rielle and Eliana as they struggle against a mysterious force that may change the course of history forever. Perfect for those looking for: Epic fantasy with stunning and elaborate world building Teen fantasy books for girls Strong complex female characters An immersive series with an intricate magic system Friendship and teen romance books LGBTQ content The Empirium Trilogy: Furyborn (Book 1) Kingsbane (Book 2) Lightbringer (Book 3) Praise for Furyborn: A BuzzFeed Most Anticipated Title of Spring 2018 A Goodreads Most Anticipated Title of Spring 2018 A Bustle Most Anticipated Title of Spring 2018 "A must-read."—Refinery29 "A series to watch."—Paste Magazine "Visionary."—Bustle Magazine "One of the biggest new YA fantasies."—Entertainment Weekly "Empowering."—BuzzFeed "Beautiful, brutal, heart-stopping, and epic."—Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Strange the Dreamer and the Daughter of Smoke and Bone saga

Kingsbane

Kingsbane
Author: Claire Legrand
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 531
Release: 2019-05-21
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1492656666

Book two in the New York Times bestselling dark fantasy series, the Empirium Trilogy! Two queens, separated by thousands of years, connected by secrets and lies, must continue their fight amid deadly plots and unthinkable betrayals that will test their strength—and their hearts. Rielle Dardenne has been anointed Sun Queen, but her trials are far from over. The Gate keeping the angels at bay is falling. To repair it, Rielle must collect the seven hidden castings of the saints. Meanwhile, to help her prince and love Audric protect Celdaria, Rielle must spy on the angel Corien—but his promises of freedom and power may prove too tempting to resist. Centuries later, Eliana Ferracora grapples with her new reality: She is the Sun Queen, humanity's long-awaited savior. But fear of corruption—fear of becoming another Rielle—keeps Eliana's power dangerous and unpredictable. Hunted by all, racing against time to save her dying friend Navi, Eliana must decide how to wear a crown she never wanted—by embracing her mother's power, or rejecting it forever. Perfect for those looking for: Epic fantasy with stunning and elaborate world building Teen fantasy books for girls Strong complex female characters An immersive series with an intricate magic system Friendship and teen romance books The Empirium Trilogy: Furyborn (Book 1) Kingsbane (Book 2) Lightbringer (Book 3) Praise for Furyborn: A BuzzFeed Most Anticipated Title of Spring 2018 A Goodreads Most Anticipated Title of Spring 2018 A Bustle Most Anticipated Title of Spring 2018 "A must-read." —Refinery29 "A series to watch." —Paste Magazine "Visionary." —Bustle Magazine "One of the biggest new YA fantasies." —Entertainment Weekly "Empowering." —BuzzFeed "Beautiful, brutal, heart-stopping, and epic." —Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Strange the Dreamer and the Daughter of Smoke and Bone saga

Supporting Literacies for Children of Color

Supporting Literacies for Children of Color
Author: Daniel R. Meier
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2019-11-26
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0429655754

A comprehensive theory-to-practice guidebook, Supporting Literacies for Children of Color argues for a new strength-based view of teaching to support the literacy talents and abilities of preschool-aged children of Color. The early childhood field is at a critical juncture in preschool literacy education as educators confront an ever-changing array of curricular approaches and assessment measures while still trying to meet the social, cultural, language, and literacy needs of individual children. By integrating parent and teacher literacy perspectives, as well as calling on the author’s own decades of teaching, this book offers practical tools and strategies for culturally responsive pedagogy and demonstrates effective methods for using oral language and multilingualism to celebrate and deepen the literacy capabilities of children of Color. Featuring examples of children’s literacy processes and products both at home and in preschools to illustrate effective instructional strategies, as well as boxes noting important ideas and strategies in each major section, this text will guide students and educators toward creating a supportive learning environment for children of Color.

The Auriga Project

The Auriga Project
Author: M.G. Herron
Publisher: M.G. Herron
Total Pages: 195
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A portal science fiction adventure series by author M.G. Herron. Hurled into the great unknown Ripped from Earth and transported to a strange new world, archaeologist Eliana Fisk is taken captive by the leaders of a distinctly Mayan tribe. What do they want with her? She's not sure, but they don't seem friendly. When she discovers evidence of an ancient sacrificial ritual, Eliana fears she'll be next. Can she avoid becoming an offering to their bloodthirsty god? And how in the worlds will she ever get back home? The Auriga Project is the first novel of the Translocator Trilogy, a fast-paced and thrilling portal sci-fi adventure series. Weaving a malfunctioning teleportation device into an archaeological mystery about a lost tribe of ancient Mayans, this story is a harrowing tale of survival against all odds and the gateway to an ancient alien mystery.