Coming Distractions

Coming Distractions
Author: Frank W. Baker
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736867665

"Describes what media is, how movies are part of media, and encourages readers to question the medium's influencial messages"--Provided by publisher.

The Boy Who Invented TV

The Boy Who Invented TV
Author: Kathleen Krull
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2014-02-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781627655750

"An inspiring true story of a boy genius. "Plowing a potato field in 1920, a 14-year-old farm boy from Idaho saw in the parallel rows of overturned earth a way to make pictures fly through the air. This boy was not a magician; he was a scientific genius and just eight years later he made his brainstorm in the potato field a reality by transmitting the world s first television image. This fascinating picture-book biography of Philo Farnsworth covers his early interest in machines and electricity, leading up to how he put it all together in one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. The author s afterword discusses the lawsuit Farnsworth waged and won against RCA when his high school science teacher testified that Philo s invention of television was years before RCA s."

The Earth Dragon Awakes

The Earth Dragon Awakes
Author: Laurence Yep
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2006-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0060275243

Eight-year-old Henry and nine-year-old Chin love to read about heroes in popular "penny dreadful" novels, until they both witness real courage while trying to survive the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.

Creative Dimensions of Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century

Creative Dimensions of Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century
Author: Jill B. Cummings
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2017-09-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9463510478

In a rapidly changing world the importance of creativity is more apparent than ever. As a result, creativity is now essential in education. Creative Dimensions of Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century appeals to educators across disciplines teaching at every age level who are challenged daily to develop creative practices that promote innovation, critical thinking and problem solving. The thirty-five original chapters written by educators from different disciplines focus on theoretical and practical strategies for teaching creatively in contexts ranging from mathematics to music, art education to second language learning, aboriginal wisdom to technology and STEM. They explore and illustrate deep learning that is connected to issues vital in education – innovation, identity, engagement, relevance, interaction, collaboration, on-line learning, dynamic assessment, learner autonomy, sensory awareness, social justice, aesthetics, critical thinking, digital media, multi-modal literacy and more. The editors and authors share their passion for creativity, teaching, learning, curriculum, and teacher education in this collection that critically examines creative practices that are appearing in today’s public schools, post-secondary institutions and adult and community learning centres. Creativity is transforming education in the 21st century.

Student Edition Volume 1 Grade 2 2017

Student Edition Volume 1 Grade 2 2017
Author: Hmh Hmh
Publisher: Journeys
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780544543355

"Journeys is a research-based, comprehensive English Language Arts program develped by literacy experts and backed by proven results"--Program Consultants page, ii in Teacher's editions

George Eliot's Intellectual Life

George Eliot's Intellectual Life
Author: Avrom Fleishman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2010-02-18
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1139481878

It is well known that George Eliot's intelligence and her wide knowledge of literature, history, philosophy and religion shaped her fiction, but until now no study has followed the development of her thinking through her whole career. This intellectual biography traces the course of that development from her initial Christian culture, through her loss of faith and working out of a humanistic and cautiously progressive world view, to the thought-provoking achievements of her novels. It focuses on her responses to her reading in her essays, reviews and letters as well as in the historical pictures of Romola, the political implications of Felix Holt, the comprehensive view of English society in Middlemarch, and the visionary account of personal inspiration in Daniel Deronda. This portrait of a major Victorian intellectual is an important addition to our understanding of Eliot's mind and works, as well as of her place in nineteenth-century British culture.

Handbook of Creativity

Handbook of Creativity
Author: Robert J. Sternberg
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 508
Release: 1999
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780521576048

The goal of the Handbook of Creativity is to provide the most comprehensive, definitive, and authoritative single-volume review available in the field of creativity. To this end, the book contains 22 chapters covering a wide range of issues and topics in the field of creativity, all written by distinguished leaders in the field. The chapters have been written to be accessible to all educated readers with an interest in creative thinking. Although the authors are leading behavioral scientists, people in all disciplines will find the coverage of creativity divided in the arts and sciences to be of interest. The volume is divided into six parts. Part I, the Introduction, sets out the major themes and reviews the history of thinking about creativity. Subsequent parts deal with methods, origins, self and environment, special topics and conclusions.

Joke Book

Joke Book
Author: BuzzPop
Publisher: BuzzPop
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-04-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781499809077

Laugh out loud with over 100 JoJo-jokes in this colorful book with a glittery cover! Nickelodeon, television, and social media star JoJo Siwa is a sweet and sassy teen with a can-do attitude who dazzles fans with her love of dance, bows, and her dog, BowBow! Get ready to laugh your bow off with everything from knock-knock jokes to puns like: What did JoJo say after she got slimed? "Slime flies when you're having fun." Why does JoJo's ponytail need a bow? It's the mane event. Why isn't BowBow a good dancer? She has two left feet. Plus, learn JoJo's favorite joke and other bonus facts! This full color joke book comes complete with a glittery cover. A must-have for sleepovers and car trips, this book is perfect for jokesters ages 7 to 10. JOJO SIWA is a social media sensation, singer, dancer, NY Times best-selling author, TV personality (Nickelodeon's Lip Sync Battle Shorties & Dance Moms) and Nickelodeon star. In addition to signing an overall talent agreement with Nickelodeon, she has a global line of consumer products including her signature bows, accessories, apparel, toys, arts and crafts, cosmetics, home goods, bedding, publishing, and party supplies. In spite of these early successes, JoJo's priorities remain at the core of her Nebraskan/Midwestern upbringing and grounded family values. A true ambassador of anti-bullying, JoJo continues to be a prominent and relatable role model for her countless fans, with the strength and power in her message of celebrating individuality, keeping strong in the face of adversity, and never giving up.

Animals Building Homes

Animals Building Homes
Author: Wendy Perkins
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736851619

Simple text explains the varied ways in which such animals as beavers, hummingbirds, termites, and bald eagles build their homes.