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Readers are transformed by what they read when they make a shift in their own thinking.When talking to students about transforming (synthesis) it is important to emphasize that:
- Transforming means that they change the way they think about themselves and the world around them.
- Transforming may not take place right away. The ideas, facts, questions and inferences that surface while reading the story may be stored away in their memories for a long time.
A Night at Hideaway Cove (PB)
$14.50
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Format:
Paperback
ISBN / Barcode: 9781771743303
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
Come with us, on a mid-August night, to a secluded beach on the Pacific Northwest Coast. There we will meet many creatures that make Hideaway Cove their home. From the black bear to the tiniest beach hopper, we will catch a glimpse of their night-time activities. We will also learn how the moon affects the tides, and explore the intertidal zones.
A Night at Hideaway Cove is a sequel to Hideaway Cove, another exploration of the Pacific Northwest Coast during the daytime. Written by Brenda Boreham, and illustrated by Laura Timmermans, both books share with us the many interconnections within a healthy marine ecosystem.
A Night at Hideaway Cove is a sequel to Hideaway Cove, another exploration of the Pacific Northwest Coast during the daytime. Written by Brenda Boreham, and illustrated by Laura Timmermans, both books share with us the many interconnections within a healthy marine ecosystem.
Reviews
"There are many thoughtful and charming details in both the text and illustrations, such as the moon’s movement across the sky in Laura’s illustrations and the subtle introduction of numbers as the narrative progresses. The moon is a large focus of the story—children will learn about how it affects the tides and what this means for beach creatures like raccoons, who are able to forage for an easy meal amongst the heaps of seaweed left along the shoreline as the tide goes out…. A Night at Hideaway Cove is sure to both delight and inform young readers." – Canadian Teacher Magazine, Winter 2019 issue
"There are many thoughtful and charming details in both the text and illustrations, such as the moon’s movement across the sky in Laura’s illustrations and the subtle introduction of numbers as the narrative progresses. The moon is a large focus of the story—children will learn about how it affects the tides and what this means for beach creatures like raccoons, who are able to forage for an easy meal amongst the heaps of seaweed left along the shoreline as the tide goes out…. A Night at Hideaway Cove is sure to both delight and inform young readers." – Canadian Teacher Magazine, Winter 2019 issue
Educator & Series Information
Each book in the By Day and By Night Nature Series focuses on a scene typical of a distinct west coast habitat, showing how living and non-living things are connected in a healthy ecosystem. As readers, we observe animals going about their daily activities: caring for their young, searching for food, and responding to the changes in light, temperature, and weather conditions throughout the day or night. The last four pages of each book provide facts about the highlighted animals and plants as well as features that are unique to their habitats. The final page suggests ways that young readers and their families can be respectful as they visit wilderness areas.
Readers with a sense of curiosity will find opportunities in these books to:
- use picture clues to predict the featured animal on the next page
- identify, count, and sequence numbers (1 owl, 2 deer, 3 squirrels, etc.)
- search for small creatures that travel from page to page
- discover patterns in the text and structure of the books
- track the movement of the sun, or moon, across the sky
Curriculum Links
Reading - Providing opportunities for guided practise in using reading strategies: visualizing, making connections, asking questions, transforming, and inferring.
Science - Supporting discussion and further exploration:
- characteristics of living things
- needs of living things
- connections between living and non-living things
- daily and seasonal changes
- animal growth and changes
- plant growth and changes
- weather
- habitats
- observable patterns in the sky
Numeracy - Counting and sequencing of numbers 1 to 10.
Social Responsibility - Initiating discussions about ways to take care of wilderness areas.
Search for a mouse that travels from page to page in this story!
Creative Nonfiction: A fictional story with factual information about the Pacific Northwest Coast, as well backmatter that delivers scientific information about the moon, intertidal zones, and seashore creatures.
Additional Information
32 pages | ISBN: 9781771743303 | Paperback
32 pages | ISBN: 9781771743303 | Paperback
The Little Hummingbird
$21.95
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Format:
Hardcover
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Haida; Indigenous South American;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781553655336
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
This inspiring children's book -- a revised edition of the award-winning Flight of the Hummingbird -- is based on a South American Indigenous story about a courageous hummingbird who defies fear and expectations in her attempt to save the forest from fire. The illustrated story is supplemented by a natural and cultural history of hummingbirds, as well as an inspiring message from Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai. The evocative artwork by internationally renowned Haida artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas complements the optimistic tale that encourages everyone to take responsibility for their home and the planet.
Reviews
“This fable-like tale shows readers how one person can make a difference in everyday life… The illustrations are… beautifully representative of Native Haida art.”—School Library Journal
“A visually striking, dramatic book… An environmental parable it is, but could it not be a parable for life itself?”—The Globe and Mail
Educator Information
Recommended for ages 5+.
Based on a South American Indigenous story, The Little Hummingbird features:
- Stunning artwork in Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas’ iconic style
- An inspiring afterword from Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai
- Scientific and cultural facts about hummingbirds
Additional Information
32 pages | 6.75" x 10.00"
Jenneli's Dance (8 in Stock)
$12.95
Artists:
Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; Métis;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781894778619
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
Jenneli is a shy young girl who feels that she is nothing special, until she learns about the Métis Red-River Jig from her grandma. One day, Grandma Lucee enters her into a jigging contest. Jenneli's Dance is a story that instills a sense of pride in the Métis culture, and deals with low self-esteem.
Additional Information
44 pages | 7.94" x 9.02"
Lessons From Mother Earth
$10.99
Artists:
Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Tutchone; Northern Tutchone; Na-Cho Nyak Dun;
ISBN / Barcode: 9780888998323
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
This gentle story demonstrates the First Nations' tradition of taking care of Mother Earth.
Tess has visited her grandmother many times without really being aware of the garden. But today when they step out the door, Tess learns that all of nature can be a garden. And if you take care of the plants that are growing, if you learn about them - understanding when they flower, when they give fruit, and when to leave them alone - you will always find something to nourish you.
At the end of the day, Tess is grateful to Mother Earth for having such a lovely garden, and she is thankful for having such a wise grandma.
Elaine McLeod's poetic text and Colleen Wood's gentle watercolors combine to make Lessons from Mother Earth a celebration of nature and life.
Educator Information
Curriculum Connections: Social Studies, Science and Nature.
Additional Information
24 pages | 8.80" x 8.80"
The First Strawberries
$12.49
Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous American; Native American; Cherokee;
Grade Levels: Preschool; Kindergarten;
ISBN / Barcode: 9780140564099
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
From an award-winning Native American storyteller comes this captivating re-telling of a Cherokee legend, which explains how strawberries came to be.
Long ago, the first man and woman quarrelled. The woman left in anger, but the Sun sent tempting berries to Earth to slow the wife's retreat. Luminous paintings perfectly complement this simple, lyrical text.
Educator Information
Recommended for ages 3 to 5.
Additional Information
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The Other Way to Listen (2 in Stock) - ON SALE
$9.60 $11.99
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Format:
Paperback
ISBN / Barcode: 9780689810534
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
The Caldecott Honor author/illustrator team that brought readers "The Desert Is Theirs" and "The Way to Start a Day" returns with this tale of truly listening to the world around us. In "The Other Way to Listen", a young boy is eager to learn and an old man is happy to share his wisdom.
Full color Ages 6-9.
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