Posted on November 22, 2019
by Maureen Schlosser
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Camilla Cartographer Summary A cartographer is a person who draws or produces maps. Warthogs can draw maps, too. Well, only in the pages of this illuminating book about tracking your path. The story opens on a wintery day. A blanket of snow covers the… Continue Reading “Camilla, Cartographer Lesson Activity”
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Posted on November 21, 2019
by Maureen Schlosser
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Summary Imagine a contest where you get to design a community park. What would you include in your plan? In 1858, architect Calvert Vaux had great ideas for a park in New York City. He entered a contest with Frederick Law Olmsted, a landscape… Continue Reading “A Green Place To Be: The Creation of Central Park Activity”
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Category: Biography & Autobiography-Historical, InquireTags: architect, biographies, biography, Candlewick Press, Central Park, Collaboration, creativity, farmer, Inquire, landscaping
Posted on September 6, 2018
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Snails Are Just My Speed Summary Do you have the book Snails Are Just My Speed! by Kevin McCloskey in your collection? If not, I highly recommend getting a few copies. Learners and educators are going to love this book. As the stamp on the left-hand… Continue Reading “Snails Are Just My Speed! Lesson Activity”
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Category: Animals-Insects, Spiders, etc., Comics and Graphic Novels-Science & Nature, Inquire, Science & Nature-ZoologyTags: #AASLstandards, animals, cartoons and comics, comics and graphic novels, Inquire, invertebrates, lesson, nonfiction, picture books, science, science and nature, toon books
The Field Summary What does a pick-up game of soccer look like in your neighborhood? Where do the children play? What sounds do you hear? In The Field, by Baptiste Paul, the reader has a front row seat to watch an exciting game that takes… Continue Reading “The Field Lesson Activity”
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Category: Inquire, People & Places-Caribbean & Latin America, Social Themes-Friendship, Sports & Recreation-SoccerTags: Caribbean, Creole language, Inquire, Islands and Island Life, Questions, Saint Lucia, small moments, soccer, sports