A Child's Introduction to Poetry (Revised and Updated) - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook A Child's Introduction to Poetry (Revised and Updated) write by Michael Driscoll. This book was released on 2020-03-10. A Child's Introduction to Poetry (Revised and Updated) available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This delightful, interactive journey through the history of the world's poetry now includes a removable poster and access to downloadable audio, allowing kids to listen and learn as they experience the magic of the spoken word. Poetry can be fun -- especially when we can read it, hear it, and discover its many delights. A Child's Introduction to Poetry joyously introduces kids (and parents) to the greatest poets in history -- from Homer and Shakespeare to Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou -- and provides excellent examples of their work and commentary on what makes it so special and everlasting. The book covers every style of poem, from epics and odes, to nonsense verse and haikus, and is filled with examples of each one. This multimedia package encourages children to listen, read, and learn, and opens the door to a lifetime of appreciation of a rich literary tradition. Also included is a removable, fold-out poster of "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll, one of history's most iconic poems.
A Child's Introduction to the Environment
A Child's Introduction to the Environment - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook A Child's Introduction to the Environment write by Michael Driscoll. This book was released on 2021-03-16. A Child's Introduction to the Environment available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Explore the water, land, and air around us with this entertaining and informative look at our magnificent planet—and learn how your experiments, activities, and everyday actions can help save the environment. This book looks at the wide variety of ecosystems and environmental regions of the Earth, from deserts and forests, to cities and farms, to oceans and ice caps, as well as the atmosphere, weather, energy sources, plants, and animals of each area. Michael Driscoll and professor of meteorology Dennis Driscoll explain the changes to our planet that are currently taking place, including rising temperatures and sea levels, and the effects they can have on our environment. They also profile young environmental activists like Greta Thunberg and Isra Hirsi, and highlight important, everyday actions such as water conversion and recycling that kids can do on their own or with their parents. Also included are fun projects and experiments to do at home like brewing sun tea, creating lightning, and making a smog detector. Packed with facts, experiments, and a removable poster with tips on how to save the planet, this comprehensive guide will inspire kids and their families to think about our planet in new ways and help keep it beautiful and healthy for years to come.
The Oxford Illustrated Book of American Children's Poems
The Oxford Illustrated Book of American Children's Poems - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Oxford Illustrated Book of American Children's Poems write by Donald Hall. This book was released on 1999. The Oxford Illustrated Book of American Children's Poems available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. An anthology of American poems, is arranged chronologically, from colonial alphabet rhymes to Native American cradle songs to contemporary poems. 50 illustrations, 20 in color.
A Child's Book of Poems
A Child's Book of Poems - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook A Child's Book of Poems write by . This book was released on 2007. A Child's Book of Poems available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A collection of poems evoking the world and feelings of childhood.
A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky (Revised and Updated)
A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky (Revised and Updated) - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky (Revised and Updated) write by . This book was released on 2019-09-17. A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky (Revised and Updated) available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This charming exploration of the night sky -- featuring a star finder and glow-in-the-dark stickers -- which has more than a quarter of a million young astronomers enjoying the night sky in countries around the world, is now completely revised and updated. A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky is the perfect introduction to the always fascinating world of astronomy. Children ages eight and up will find out what astronomers have learned (and are still discovering), what astronauts and scientists explore, and what they can find by gazing up into the sky at night. Author Michael Driscoll explains how stars are born, the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, how to navigate the night sky, and more. Whimsical color illustrations throughout and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. Also included are a nifty star finder tool and fun glow-in-the-dark stickers.
