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Teaching Through Wonder: A Science Teacher's Guide to Phenomenon-Based Learning
What if your science units sparked more wonder-and fewer worksheets?
Teaching Through Wonder is a practical, inspiring guide to implementing Phenomenon-Based Learning (PhBL) in any K-12 science classroom. Written by a science educator and doctoral student focused on curriculum design, this book breaks down what PhBL really is-and how to do it well.
Inside, you'll learn how to:
Choose powerful real-world phenomena (with examples)
Design lessons where curiosity drives content
Avoid the most common pitfalls of PhBL
Align inquiry-based learning with standards and testing
Build units students actually remember
Includes ready-to-use templates, a quick-start phenomena list, and sample lessons for grades K-12. Whether you're brand-new to PhBL or looking to refine your practice, this book will help you create meaningful, connected science experiences-driven by wonder.
Created by Texas Teacher Techniques.
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Navigate and Advocate: A Parent's Guide to the Special Education Process from a Mom and a Professional
When You Understand the Process, You Achieve Progress
Do you think your child might have a disability and needs a school evaluation, but you don't know where to start? Do you find the special education process with all the meetings and excessive terminology to be overwhelming? This guide can help.
The power tools needed to help build and execute a successful plan for your child are all included in this manual.
These include understanding:
- how the process works,
- your rights as a parent,
- basic federal and state laws,
- the value of teamwork,
- how to maintain high but realistic expectations,
- understanding documents,
- and IEP meeting tips.
The author's unique perspective has been shaped by both personal and professional experiences, and in collaborating with school personnel through both roles.Her passion for helping other parents through the complexities of special education and supporting students of all abilities shines through in Navigate and Advocate.
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Sold outFirebloom
A quirky mystery adventure full of jeopardy, joy and jellyfish! Will 12-year-old Tally gain her powers and save her home?
Tally Smuck is destined to become a Sting Winkler - one who can communicate with jellyfish - just like her mother and grandfather before her. But her powers haven't appeared and the light-and-life giving jellyfish are missing...
Can Tally - with the help of Grandad, Mandad, her friends and Albert the cliff rat - find the missing jellies before the Firebloom Festival and save their island from being plunged into darkness for good?
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All Things Frogs & Toads For Kids: Filled With Plenty of Facts, Photos, and Fun to Learn all About Frogs & Toads
Your little one will be HOPPING with excitement over this RIBBETING Book about Frogs & Toads!Kids love these funky looking amphibians, and it's easy to see why! With their incredible jumping abilities, sticky tongues, and those big bulging eyes, frogs and toads are some of the most fascinating creatures in nature.
This colorful book, filled with stunning real-life images, takes you into the wonderful world of frogs and toads while combining fun with education. Here are a few of the treasures you and your little one can discover inside:
- Simple and easy to understand writing perfect for readers 6 years old and upwards.
- Beautiful, real-life pictures showing these remarkable jumpers!
- Lots of amazing facts about how frogs and toads grow from tadpoles, catch food, and make those unique sounds.
- Plenty of topics ranging from their characteristics, diet, and life cycle.
- Pretty much... "ALL THINGS FROGS & TOADS"!
Get your little one excited about reading with this splashing gem of a book that brings the wonders of frogs and toads to life!
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Mystery of the Brobdingnagian Beast
More than three decades after the last Three Investigators novel was published in America, a new series finally arrives, conceived and co-written by Elizabeth Arthur, the daughter of Robert Arthur, the creator of the Three Investigators universe.
In the second book of a 26-book story arc, Pete Crenshaw's father, a set construction manager, asks the Three Investigators for help getting to the bottom of trouble on the set of the movie Bear Valley.
When they set off for Sonoma, where the Bear Flag rebellion started in 1846, the boys have no idea they'll encounter violence, explosions, a man who believes he's the reincarnation of a 19th-century Pomo bear-doctor, or a heavily masked mob.
The trouble starts with OUTLAW, a protest group intent on shutting down the film about John C. Frémont, the famous explorer and politician. To appease OUTLAW, the director hires Dr. Daniel Hernández, whose book Manifest Murder takes a harsh view of Frémont - riling up Dr. Phillipa Paxton, the historian on whose work the movie is based.
But the conflict between the two historians only deepens the mystery. The Three Investigators are soon on the trail of a valuable Frémont artifact - a replica Bear Flag quilt. But someone else is after it too, and their pursuit is anything but friendly.
Who brought a keg of gunpowder to the set and set it off? Who slashed Dr. Paxton's tires and ransacked her office? Whose footprints do the boys find near her garage? And why is Jupiter suspicious of a letter supposedly signed by the famous frontiersman Kit Carson?
With danger closing in and the lines between history and mystery blurring, it's up to Jupiter, Pete, and Bob to get to the bottom of the conspiracy. But with the villain lurking in the shadows, they'll need all their wits and courage to crack the case.
In The Mystery of the Brobdingnagian Beast and the 25 other new Three Investigators books, both old and new fans will find an America as classic as Robert Arthur's novels.
Join Jupiter, Pete, and Bob as they chase down a tangled web of historical intrigue, uncover hidden secrets, and face a real-life villain in this thrilling new entry in the Three Investigators legacy.
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Richly Stitched Landscape Embroidery: Mastering Thread Painted Scenes
Create magical landscapes that capture nature's beauty in every stitch! Discover the art of stitching majestic, swirling landscapes bursting with rich, thread-painted texture! Richly Stitched Landscape Embroidery teaches you to stitch stunning textile masterpieces that evoke the beauty of oil paintings. Learn to stitch every element of nature--from soft clouds and towering mountains to flowing grasses and crashing waves. Whether you want to design your own breathtaking vistas or follow along with the seven detailed landscape patterns, the step-by-step tutorials and clear photos guide you every step of the way. Bring the natural world to life in vibrant thread and create your own textured works of masterful art.
- Stitch seven detailed landscape patterns, from beaches to mountains, or create your own stunning vistas after practicing with the ten tutorial patterns
- Take thread painting to a new level, blending dozens of colors into dreamy, breathtaking vistas that look ready to be hung in a museum
- With step-by-step instructions, color guides, and expert tips and techniques, these beautifully realistic landscapes are accessible to every embroidery artist
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She Outgrew the Wound
A heartfelt return to form for veteran poet r.h. Sin, She Outgrew the Wound speaks softly to the resiliency of growth, maturity, and life-altering self-love. For over 10 years, poet r.h. Sin has provided a generation of young lovers with the words to heal from heartbreak, grow from pain, and find the courage to love again after disappointment. With She Outgrew the Wound, he continues this tradition as he offers a hand of encouragement for anyone feeling discouraged and let down, reminding you that the journey back to self-love begins one healed wound at a time. -
Tell Me with Kisses
From New York Times bestselling author and Wattpad sensation Mercedes Ron comes the English translation of the third in the Tell Me series, where Kamila Hamilton is caught between the two Di Bianco brothers after they burst back into her life.
Kamila Hamilton must decide between the two Di Bianco brothers: Thiago or Taylor... Taylor or Thiago. Choosing one means giving up the other, but how can she leave a part of herself behind?
Thiago makes her feel like she holds the sky in her hands.
Taylor knows he will never let go of Kami's hand.
But just when Kami believes that his heart has finally decided, the real nightmare is about to begin.
Can Taylor and Thiago face it with her? Can Kami prevent love from destroying everything? What will happen when life decides their fates for them once again?
Filled with angst, danger, and electric attraction, Tell Me with Kisses is perfect for readers looking for:
- Contemporary teen romance books
- Unputdownable & bingeworthy novels
- TikTok books
- Colleen Hoover fans
- Forbidden romance
"Mercedes Ron does the forbidden love trope in such a fresh and incredibly emotional way. This series is an addicting gem and reminds us of the power of second chances and redemption. I loved it!" - NYT Bestselling Author, Anna Todd, for the Culpables series
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Sold outSteven and Parker: Dinos Are Forever
In the first book of a rollicking graphic novel series based on the hit YouTube channel StEvEn and Parker, overly imaginative and dino-obsessed StEvEn gets into nonstop hijinks, pulling along his responsible older brother Parker for the ride. "Hilarious, heartfelt, and hugely entertaining! I can't wait for the next StEvEn & Parker adventure!"--Lincoln Peirce, author of the Big Nate series Meet StEvEn and his best buddy, Parker. StEvEn is an eight-year-old obsessed with all things dino, and has even assumed the role of CEO of the "Dino Club," a club of his own making. Parker is his long-suffering older brother who tries to keep StEvEn out of trouble. At the Orange County Fair, StEvEn feels left out when he can't go on a ride with Parker and Bianca, StEvEn's one true love (AKA Parker's girlfriend). But a chance encounter with Tatum, a lost Dino plushie, leads to misadventures at the fair and at school as StEvEn desperately tries to run out the clock before Tatum's real owner comes for him! Inspired by the popular YouTube series, StEvEn and Parker: Dinos are Forever! is a riotous tale of over-the-top sibling antics and friendship that'll have you laughing out loud!Sold out -
My Soul Mate
Two novice manhua artists connect and collaborate across the boundaries of the material world in this semi-autobiographical story of creativity and storytelling against the odds. Chung Chuen Ming is an experienced art assistant in the comics industry who spends his days working on perfecting the work of others. Inside his heart, he longs for artistic fulfillment and wants to create his own manhua. Determined to make his dreams a reality, he quits his day job to focus on his personal project. Through a strange turn of events, he meets fellow novice artist Cheung Shan, someone who could really help him achieve his dreams! There's just one small issue: Chung Chuen Ming just died and has been possessing Cheung Shan! Can a creative collaboration bloom between these two artists, even against the boundaries of life and death? Follow these two fearless artists as they follow their creative dreams in My Soul Mate. -
Aharen-San Is Indecipherable (Omnibus) Vol. 1-2
The manga that inspired the adorable anime--available in 2-volume omnibuses! A socially awkward girl befriends her seatmate in this heartwarming rom-com series. Super quiet Aharen Reina isn't great with personal space--she's either inches from your face or too far to hear, leaving people totally baffled. But when Raido, the friendly guy seated next to her, helps retrieve a dropped eraser, Aharen suddenly wants to get closer to him. From that moment on, she's constantly by his side. And surprisingly...he's cool with it. This offbeat, sweet-natured rom-com proves that friendship--and maybe even something more--can bloom from the most awkward encounters. -
Get Married So I Can Curse Your Firstborn and Finally Be Free! Vol. 1
A chaotic and ecchi romantic comedy about a god out to curse a family and the unfortunate guy who falls for her! Kuro, a black cat, is a god of fortune down on her luck. She's turned into a "vengeful god" against her will, and the only way to return to her former status is to curse seven generations of the Nishikori bloodline. She's close to being free, but to get there, she needs to make sure the seventh generation actually gets born. That means finding a match for Nishikori Kotaro...which is harder than you might think, because Kotaro is tragically unpopular. Not only that, he insists that the only woman he wants...is cat-eared Kuro herself! -
Notes to a Black Woman
The extraordinary testimony of a daring Caribbean writer-activist, determined to expose injustice and defend the dignity of migrant workers
In the 1960s, hundreds of women traveled from French colonies in the West Indies to become domestic workers for white families in France. Lured by the French government with the false promise of economic opportunity, these women instead found themselves subjected to racial discrimination, deplorable living conditions, overwork, and no pay until they "earned back" the cost of the trip to France.After hearing the shocking stories of Caribbean domestic workers, Françoise Ega took a position as a cleaning woman in wealthy French homes in order to chronicle these abuses. Structured as a collection of unsent letters to the Brazilian writer Carolina Maria de Jesus, Notes to a Black Woman weaves the story of Ega's experiences in France with her memories of Martinique, her observations on the joys and tribulations of family life, and her reflections on the power of the written word to reveal the discomfiting truths behind the facade of bourgeois French society.
Composed on her bus commutes and by candlelight at her kitchen table while her five children slept, Notes to a Black Woman is a piercing denunciation of the legacies of colonialism and slavery, a wholesale rejection of alienation, and an intimate archive of friendship, joy, solidarity, motherhood, and hope.
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Size of the Horizon, or, I Explained Everything to the Trees
Parents can be expected to know all, but they don't have many answers in a world of constantly moving rights and wrongs. The poems in The Size of the Horizon, or, I Explained Everything to the Trees embrace the wandering uncertainty of the self in a life of so many unknowns and the frustrations of enduring the knowns. These poems address the natural world, gun violence, basketball, youth, mortality, climate crisis, and the parenting anxiety raised by tangling with all of that. Mitchell Nobis is a white adoptive dad to Black sons, and his work often looks at America's racism and various crises with both sorrow and fury. Yet, rhizomatic life maintains wonder amid chaos, and these poems bear witness to the joys alongside the worries.
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Forbidden Book of Enoch: Ancient Secrets of the Watchers, the Nephilim, and the End of Days
Long suppressed and shrouded in mystery, the Book of Enoch holds secrets that challenge the boundaries of history and belief. THE FORBIDDEN BOOK OF ENOCH brings these ancient teachings to life, exploring the descent of the Watchers, the creation of the Nephilim, and the divine judgment that followed. Through vivid storytelling and careful research, this ebook uncovers the lost prophecies and forbidden wisdom of Enoch-knowledge once hidden from the eyes of humanity. For those who seek to unlock the mysteries of the past, this journey will reveal the celestial orders, the hidden realms of the divine, and the timeless struggle between light and darkness. Prepare to step beyond the known, and awaken to the echoes of an ancient world that still shapes our own.Sold out -
Sink or Burn
A Punk Rock Love Story of Resistance, Revolution, and Resilience in a Dystopian Future In Sink Or Burn, the year is 2121, and fascism has overthrown a once-thriving utopia. Amid the ashes of a fallen nation, Cheap Glitter--a queer, punk rock band--becomes the voice of resistance. As they tour across a fractured America, raising funds for the fight against a brutal regime, they navigate wildfires, sunken landscapes, and the terrifying laws of a collapsing society. At the heart of their journey is CT, a lovelorn survivor whose romantic entanglement with a fellow bandmate--a survivor of a different war--complicates their quest for both personal healing and social revolution. As the band balances the weight of trauma with the urgency of their fight, they discover that love, however chaotic, may be their greatest weapon. A punk rock anthem and a manifesto for the broken-hearted, Sink Or Burn tells the story of a tortured artist's evolution into a divine healer. Cristy Road Carrera, a punk rock icon and Latinx artist, weaves together individual survival with the broader struggle for liberation.