Children S Literature Gems

Master the huge array of quality children's books from the past and the present with this must-have resource from children's librarian Elizabeth Bird.

Kindergarten Gems is a wonderful "read aloud" book for children. With stories about weather, animals, the seasons, folk tales, fables, and everyday doings, it covers many topics that little ears need to hear. Agnes Ketchum managed to write with that "fairy-tale" style minus the scary element. A great resource for Waldorf or Charlotte Mason homeschoolers, Kindergarten Gems is conveniently arranged in topical groups, with several stories and rhymes for each holiday and season throughout the year. Numerous black and white illustrations complement the text. Suitable for ages 4 and up.

Sira and Ivik went to fish. Someone was watching them. Who was it? This charming story about a brother and sister who get lost in the snow explores the theme of helping others. Designed to spark a love of reading, Reading Gems is a supplementary reading programme that supports a child’s learning at school. Featuring original stories, delightful characters and humorous illustrations, it is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child’s reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page. With comprehension activities and extra discussion topics to cement learning these books are loved by both children and parents and are perfect for supporting learning at school.

What is a rock? And what's the difference between a rock, a mineral, and a gem? Kids are sure to discover the answer in this addition to our Smithsonian First Discovery Books! Every page of the board book is filled with interesting facts from the different layers of rocks which make up the earth, to the identification of precious and semi-precious gems. Do you know why the Hope Diamond's color is named "French Blue"? Learn the answer to that question and more in this fascinating book. Smithsonian Kids books feature engaging and educational content for little learners that reflect the integrity of the Smithsonian. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to support the Smithsonian's educational mission. Packed with facts about rock formation, different kinds of rocks, minerals, and gems, and ways to use them all Photographs from Smithsonian Kids are sure to educate and entertain Embossed pictures promote tactile learning This rocks and minerals book is a perfect gift for any child interested in rocks, minerals, and geology Officially licensed Smithsonian Kids product Collect the entire Smithsonian Kids First Discovery Book series!

Reading Gems is a series designed to spark a love of reading. It is a supplementary reading programme that is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child's reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page.

Rocks are all around you. They are in your house, backyard, and even your food! Rocks are grouped into types, like sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Some rocks are actually minerals, and from minerals we get beautiful gemstones. This fact-filled book is perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction. A Table of Contents makes the information fun and easy-to-find.

The Reception of Ancient Greece and Rome in Children’s Literature: Heroes and Eagles investigates the varying receptions of Ancient Greece and Rome in children’s literature, covering the genres of historical fiction, fantasy, mystery stories and classical mythology, and considering the ideological manipulations in these works.