Grow Little Turnip, Grow Big

Grow Little Turnip, Grow Big
Author: Harriet Ziefert
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781402730757

A cumulative tale in which the turnip planted by an old man grows so enormous that everyone must help to pull it up.

My English Garden Coursebook – 2

My English Garden Coursebook – 2
Author: Shalu Mehra
Publisher: Vikas Publishing House
Total Pages: 128
Release:
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9352713443

My English Garden is an innovative course in English language learning, which combines principles of communicative language learning with a functional approach to grammar through task-based learning.

New Voices Coursebook – 1

New Voices Coursebook – 1
Author: Dr Vijaya, Alka Batra, Charu Rekha, Vijaya Subramaniam
Publisher: Vikas Publishing House
Total Pages: 124
Release:
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9353380332

1. It is a series of English Coursebooks, Workbooks and Literature Readers for classes 1 to 8. 2. Wall of Fame : At the beginning of the book is a gallery of famous authors and characters that the child will meet inside. 3. The use of Graphic Organisers, Timelines and Graphic retelling of stories help develop critical thinking and study skills in learners—two vital tools for learning. 4. Based on the NCF, the series guides learners through the seven stages of a brain-based approach to learning i.e. Pre-exposure, Preparation, Initiation & Acquisition, Elaboration, Incubation & memory encoding, verification & Confidence check, celebration & Integration. 5. The 5Ps address the above stages as follows : Ponder: aids the learners in pre-acquisition of concepts by setting the context, while preparing them to read the text with the aid of the glossary and in-text questions. Prepare: immerses the learners into the context and initiates holistic learning. It helps in the acquisition of newer perspectives through task-based activities. Practise: lays out the canvas for the stage of elaboration, in which the learners analyse and evaluate the text while applying their understanding of it. Perfect: aids memory encoding through drilling of vocabulary and grammar topics. It helps with incubation of concepts. Perform: functions as a confidence check for learners and ensures verification of their performative skills. This stage of summing up allows a functional integration of acquired concepts, leading to a celebration of learning. 6. Cross-curricular (CC) links weave references from other subjects through the chapters. 7. Task-Based Learning (TBL) activities present learners with real-life situations within the classroom. 8. Life Skills (LS) are enhanced through challenging texts and value-based concept checking questions (CCQs). 9. Tense Timelines (5-8): On the last page of the book is a graphic representation of Tenses. 10. Full page Illustrations and Double-spreads in lower classes make learning fun and interesting.

Wind Chimes Coursebook – 1

Wind Chimes Coursebook – 1
Author: Dr Vijaya, Alka Batra, Charu Rekha, Vijaya Subramaniam
Publisher: Vikas Publishing House
Total Pages: 140
Release:
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9352719751

1. It is a series of English coursebooks and workbooks for classes 1 to 8, based on the new curriculum published by the CISCE 2. The series is crafted for learners of the 21st century, for whom it is of foremost importance to learn how to learn. 3. The use of Graphic Organisers, Timelines and Graphic retelling of stories develop critical thinking and study skills in learners—two vital tools for learning. 4. The series guides learners through the seven stages of a brain-based approach to learning. 5. The 5Ps address the above mentioned seven stages as follows - Ponder: aids the learners in pre-acquisition of concepts by setting the context, while preparing them to read the text with the aid of the glossary and in-text questions. Prepare: immerses the learners into the context and initiates holistic learning. It helps in the acquisition of newer perspectives through task-based activities. Practise: lays out the canvas for the stage of elaboration, in which the learners analyse and evaluate the text while applying their understanding of it. Perfect: aids memory encoding through drilling of vocabulary and grammar topics. It helps with incubation of concepts. Perform: functions as a confidence check for learners and ensures verification of their performative skills. This stage of summing up allows a functional integration of acquired concepts, leading to a celebration of learning. 6. Subject Integration (SI) tasks weave cross-curricular references through the chapters. 7. Task-Based Learning (TBL) activities present learners with real-life situations within the classroom. 8. Life Skills (LS) are enhanced through challenging texts and value-based concept checking questions (CCQs). 9. Wall of fame: At the beginning of the book is a gallery of famous authors and characters that the child will meet inside. 10. Tense Timelines (5-8): On the last page of the book is a graphic represetation of Tenses. 11. Full page illustrations and Double-spreads in lower classes make learning fun and interesting.

Don't Bargain with the Tooth Fairy!

Don't Bargain with the Tooth Fairy!
Author: Deborah Zemke
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781402755477

Lists forty-four humorous rules for children to live by, including how to clean one's room, play in the house, and talk to adults.

Where Are We Going?

Where Are We Going?
Author:
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781402755415

"Text copyright 2008 by Harriet Ziefert, Inc."--P. facing T.p.

Mostly Ink and Wink

Mostly Ink and Wink
Author: Pete Whitehead
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781402755446

With nothing to do Ink, Wink, and Blink discover getting together makes a fun afternoon.

No! Yes!

No! Yes!
Author: Harriet Ziefert
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781402734137

As he gets up in the morning and goes to school, a boy alternates between saying "Yes" and "No" to everything he is asked.

Sight Words

Sight Words
Author: Harriet Ziefert
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781402750588

These are the words kids have to know by sight--the words that they should be able to read without sounding them out first.

Lower-Case Letters

Lower-Case Letters
Author: Harriet Ziefert
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2007-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781402750557

Workbook to help children practice writing uppercase letters.