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Hamlet: No Fear Shakespeare Side-by-Side Plain English (No Fear Shakespeare)
by William Shakespeare SparkNotesThis No Fear Shakespeare ebook gives you the complete text of Hamletand an easy-to-understand translation.Each No Fear Shakespeare containsThe complete text of the original playA line-by-line translation that puts Shakespeare into everyday languageA complete list of characters with descriptionsPlenty of helpful commentary
Hammer and Nails
by Josh BledsoeNominee:Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy CLEL Bell Award, TALK2017-2108 Chickadee AwardDarcy has plans. She and her friend are going to play dress up, do each other's hair, and polish their nails. Daddy has plans, too. He's going to read the paper, mow the lawn, and fix the fence. When Darcy's friend cancels and she's sure her day is ruined, Daddy suggests that they tackle their to-do lists together with a Darcy-Daddy Day. Daddy dons a tutu, and Darcy gives him a fancy hair do. They groom the lawn with Her Majesty's Mowing Service and face off in a Daddy-directed sock battle. But will Darcy want to hammer? Will Daddy do nails? Stepping outside their comfort zones, Darcy and Daddy opt to be open-minded and even a bit daring. As Daddy says, "Sometimes things you've never done end up being fun!" With a gung-ho attitude, Darcy masters the hammer, and Daddy goes for it with the nails.
Hammerhead Sharks (All About Sharks Ser.)
by Deborah NuzzoloThe hammerhead shark gets its name from its uniquely shaped head. But that's not the only amazing thing about this shark. It also has panoramic vision and an ability to detect prey with specialized organs. Young readers will learn about the appearance, behavior, life cycle, and other key features of this super-sensing fish of the sea.
Hamsters Make Terrible Roommates
by Cheryl KleinTwo hamster roommates with wildly different personalities crammed in one cage--what could go wrong in this hilarious story about introverts versus extroverts?It's been two hundred and five days since Henry has had peace. That's because it's been two hundred and five days since Marvin has come to live with him. Marvin, who loves to talk in the tunnels, talk while they're eating, talk while they're running. Marvin, who drives Henry up the cage walls. But when Henry finally loses his cool and gets exactly what he wanted, both hamsters have to figure out a way to live together and work through their communication mishaps.
Hand to Hold
by JJ HellerThis heartwarming picture book reassures children that a parent&’s love never lets go—based on the poignant lyrics of JJ Heller&’s beloved lullaby &“Hand to Hold.&”&“May the living light inside you be the compass as you go /May you always know you have my hand to hold.&”With delightful illustrations and an engaging rhyme scheme, this book offers the promise of security and love every child&’s heart longs to know. From skipping stones and counting stars to climbing trees and telling stories, every moment is wrapped snugly in the certain warmth of a parent&’s presence and God&’s blessing. With poignancy and joy, this bedtime read captures the unconditional love parents want their children to know but so often fail to express amid the chaos of daily life.
Handbook for Dragon Slayers
by Merrie HaskellLike Gail Carson Levine's books, Merrie Haskell's middle grade fantasy adventure Handbook for Dragon Slayers mixes magic, mythical creatures, thrilling action, and a wonderful cast of characters.Political upheaval sends Princess Tilda fleeing from her kingdom in the company of two hopeful dragon slayers. The princess never had any interest in chasing dragons. The pain from her crippled foot was too great, and her dream was to write a book. But the princess finds herself making friends with magical horses, facing the Wild Hunt, and pointing a sword at fire-breathing dragons. While doing things she never imagined, Tilda finds qualities in herself she never knew she possessed.Handbook for Dragon Slayers is a deeply satisfying coming-of-age tale wrapped in a magical adventure story.
Handbook of Professional Development in Education: Successful Models and Practices, PreK-12
by Diana J. Quatroche Andy Hargreaves Sherry Kragler Kathryn L. Bauserman Linda E. MartinSynthesizing the best current knowledge on teacher professional development (PD), this handbook describes effective, innovative practices that are being used in schools today. Leading authorities present PD approaches that are instructive, reflective, active, collaborative, and substantive. The book explores the relationship of PD to adult learning theory, school leadership, district and state policy, the growth of professional learning communities, and the Common Core State Standards. Practical issues in implementing PD are addressed, as are strategies for measuring and sustaining successful programs. Each chapter concludes with thought-provoking discussion questions. The appendix provides eight illuminating case studies of PD initiatives in diverse schools.
Handbook of Writing Research
by Steve Graham Jill Fitzgerald Charles A. MacArthurSynthesizing the breadth of current research on the teaching and learning of writing, the third edition of this definitive handbook has more than 90% new content, reflecting the growth and dynamism of the field. Leading scholars--including many international voices--review major theories, developmental issues, and instructional approaches for students at all grade levels. Cognitive and sociocultural aspects of writing are explored in depth, as are assessment principles and methods. Issues in teaching students with disabilities, multilingual students, and culturally diverse students are addressed. The volume discusses innovative research methods and educational technologies and identifies key directions for future investigation. New to This Edition Chapters on executive functions in writing; disciplinary writing in math, science, and social studies; the role of vocabulary in writing; and formative assessment. Chapters on source-based writing, source evaluation, and writing development and instruction for African American students. Chapters on sociocultural aspects of writing--from critical literacies to agency and identity, social justice issues, and more--plus an emphasis on integrating cognitive and sociocultural perspectives throughout.
Hands (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Kindergarten)
by Kyle StewartNIMAC-sourced textbook
Hands Around the Library: Protecting Egypt's Treasured Books
by Susan L. Roth Karen Leggett AbourayaThe inspiring true story of demonstrators standing up for the love of a library, from a New York Times bestselling illustrator <P><P>In January 2011, in a moment that captured the hearts of people all over the world, thousands of Egypt's students, library workers, and demonstrators surrounded the great Library of Alexandria and joined hands, forming a human chain to protect the building. They chanted "We love you, Egypt!" as they stood together for the freedom the library represented. <P><P>Illustrated with Susan L. Roth's stunning collages, this amazing true story demonstrates how the love of books and libraries can unite a country, even in the midst of turmoil.
Hands Up!
by Breanna J. McDanielThis triumphant picture book recasts a charged phrase as part of a black girl's everyday life--hands up for a hug, hands up in class, hands up for a high five--before culminating in a moment of resistance at a protest march.A young black girl lifts her baby hands up to greet the sun, reaches her hands up for a book on a high shelf, and raises her hands up in praise at a church service. She stretches her hands up high like a plane's wings and whizzes down a hill so fast on her bike with her hands way up. As she grows, she lives through everyday moments of joy, love, and sadness. And when she gets a little older, she joins together with her family and her community in a protest march, where they lift their hands up together in resistance and strength.
Hands to Heart: Breathe and Bend with Animal Friends
by Alex BauermeisterA yoga and mindfulness picture book that encourages young readers to breathe, slow down, and move into various gentle and playful poses as they ease into a practice of meditation. With a gentle reminder for children to breathe and to connect their bodies, this beautifully illustrated picture book contains a sweet cast of animal friends to guide young readers from one yoga pose to the next. From reaching your hands up to the sky to stretching like a cat to pressing up like a cobra snake, each posture helps to control breathing, engage in the present moment, and ultimately lead towards calmness and peacefulness. The soothing, rhythmic text paired with illustrations that offer a lot of sweet humor make this book perfect for young readers ready to interact with yoga poses and practice mindfulness.
Hands-On Science: Geology (Hands-On Science)
by Lola M. SchaeferPress Here meets Bill Nye the Science Guy in this interactive STEM picture book about rocks, minerals, and Earth science.Welcome to the geology lab! In this interactive picture book, young scientists use their imagination to bring experiments to life. They slide tectonic plates together to create earthquakes, blow on a mountain to make a volcano erupt, and press their hands in mud to make a fossil. After predicting what will happen next, eager readers turn the page to see the results.Educator and author Lola M. Schaefer draws on her years in the classroom to make science fun and accessible. Back matter includes a simple experiment for investigating rocks and minerals in the real world.
Hands-On Science: Matter (Hands-On Science)
by Lola M. SchaeferPress Here meets Bill Nye the Science Guy in this interactive STEM picture book about solids, liquids, and gases, bringing science experiments to life.Welcome to the chemistry lab! Through imagination, exploration and play, readers see that matter comes in all shapes and sizes and can change from solid to liquid to gas. Each page of this engaging book instructs the reader to smash clay to change its shape, tilt the book to pour liquid, or blow to make bubbles, bringing the science experiments to life. After predicting what will happen next, eager readers turn the page to see the results.Educator and author Lola M. Schaefer draws on her years in the classroom to make science fun and accessible through engaging and playful text. Back matter includes a simple experiment for investigating matter in the real world.
Hands-On Science: Motion (Hands-On Science)
by Lola M. SchaeferPress Here meets Bill Nye the Science Guy in this interactive STEM picture book about forces and motion.Welcome to the physics lab! In this picture book, young scientists use their imagination to bring experiements to life. They poke whipped cream in the illustrations, tilt the book to roll a ball down a ramp, and slide beanbags to test friction. After predicting what will happen next, eager readers turn the page to see the results.Educator and author Lola M. Schaefer draws on her years in the classroom to make science fun and accessible. Back matter encourages kids to notice the pushes and pulls all around them and includes a simple physics experiment.
Handwriting Without Tears: Comencemos con Kinder
by Sergio Martínez Jan Z. Olsen Julie KoborgNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P> Kick Start Kindergarten translated into Spanish! <P><P>Comencemos con Kinder es una extensión de Mi Primer Libro Escolar y es ideal para Kindergarten Transicional, o 4/5 aulas de prekínder. <li>Introduce las letras minúsculas más temprano <li>Proporciona conciencia fonológica adicional y el desarrollo de habilidades motoras finas <li>Incluye guías de enseñanza y planes de lecciones para facilitar la preparación del maestro <li>Desarrollo secuenciado para adaptarse a un calendario de nueve meses o durante todo el año
Handwriting Without Tears: Letras y Números Para Mí
by Sergio Martínez Jan Z. Olsen Julie KoborgNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>Letters and Numbers for Me translated into Spanish! <P><P>Letras y números para mí es para estudiantes de kindergarten o niños que están trabajando a ese nivel. <li>Los estudiantes aprenden a escribir las letras mayúsculas, las minúsculas, los números, palabras y oraciones sencillas. <li>Las letras son enseñadas en un orden apropiado con el desarrollo del niño. <li>Al usar la pizarra para tiza aprenderán las mayúsculas y números sin el problema de hacerlos al revés.
Handwriting Without Tears: Letters and Numbers for Me
by Kathryn Fox Jan Z. Olsen Julie Koborg Annie CassidyNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P> This workbook is for kindergarten students or those working at that level. Lessons teach capitals, lowercase letters, and numbers. Activities form good handwriting habits and develop strong writers. <li>New! Expanded room for writing <li>New! Accelerated capital letter instruction <li>New! Now offers digital instruction opportunities <li>Large, step-by-step models for finger tracing <li>Words and sentences model good spacing <li>Double lines make it easy to place letters and control letter size <li>Learn & Check helps students check their letter, word, and sentence skill
Handwriting Without Tears: My Printing Book
by Kathryn Fox Jan Z. Olsen Julie Koborg Annie CassidyNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P> This workbook is for first grade students or those working at that level. <li>New! Expanded room for writing <li>New! Now offers digital instruction opportunities <li>Lessons emphasize the correct use of lowercase letters in words and sentences <li>Activity pages combine handwriting instruction with other language arts lessons <li>Practice pages teach writing on different styles of lines
Hanging Off Jefferson's Nose: Growing Up On Mount Rushmore
by Tina Nichols CouryGrowing up in the shadow of Mount RushmoreLincoln Borglum was a young boy when his father, the great sculptor Gutzon Borglum, suggested to a group of South Dakota businessmen that he should carve the faces of four presidents into a side of a mountain as an attraction for tourists. But Mount Rushmore would never be finished by Gutzon. It would be his son who would complete the fourteen-year task and present America with one of its most iconic symbols.A California Reading Association Eureka! Honor Book Award-winner
Hank Goes Honk
by Maudie Powell-TuckThis humorous, character-led picture book for children ages 3-7 explores the themes of friendship and being considerate of others.Hank is a very loud, very rude goose, and his friends don't like it one bit. Will he ever find a way to be more considerate of others?Brand-new character for Tiger Tales and the start of a character launch, with additional formats forthcoming! Board book planned for spring 2025 and a new picture book planned for fall 2025.Hank is one rude goose. He doesn't see anything wrong with interrupting others when they're speaking. He helps himself to the cherries on the top of other people's cupcakes. He makes loud noises in the library and movie theater...and he's upsetting everyone!But being rude, loud, and obnoxious can't always be fun--in fact, it can be downright lonely. Will Hank find a way to be more considerate of his friends? This humorous story presents the themes of friendship, recognizing others' feelings, and being considerate of those around us. Start of a character launch, with a board book and new picture book planned!