Category Archives: Reference & Nonfiction

Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Learning to Read: Culture, Cognition and Pedagogy (Routledge Psychology in Education)

Posted on February 26, 2010 by singleton

Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Learning to Read brings together different disciplinary perspectives and studies on reading for all those who seek to extend and enrich the current practice, research and policy debates. The breadth of knowledge that underpins pedagogy is a … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Mythology A to Z

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Alphabetically arranged definitions present an overview of Egyptian mythology from the Predynastic period through the Roman period.

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Spider (Garden Minibeasts Up Close)

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Native American Mythology A to Z

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These volumes are part of the Mythology A to Z series from Facts On File. Each volume has a similar format: an introduction includes a history of the culture(s), an explanation of the book, and a pronunciation guide, followed by … Continue reading →

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Shinto (World Religions)

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Discusses the history of the Shinto religion in Japan, describing its origins, basic beliefs, rituals, and festivals, and its place in Japanese society.

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Martha Stewart: Lifestyle Entrepreneur (Women of Achievement)

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Civil War Leaders (The Civil War: a Nation Divided)

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Grade 5 Up—Leaders features Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, and Frederick Douglass. A short biography is followed by a brief description of the individual’s part in the Civil War. Causes is especially … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Bullying (Character Education)

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Frederick Douglass (Leaders of the Civil War Era)

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Western and Chinese New Year’s Celebrations (Holidays and Celebrations)

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