Supporting Early Language Development

A picture book biography of Ada Lovelace, the woman recognized today as history’s first computer programmer—she imagined them 100 years before they existed!In the early nineteenth century lived Ada By

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, a

Anne Shirley is an eleven-year-old orphan who has hung on determinedly to an optimistic spirit and a wildly creative imagination through her early deprivations. She erupts into the lives of aging brot

Bruce Attleton dazzled London's literary scene with his first two novels but his early promise did not bear fruit. His wife Sybilla is a glittering actress, unforgiving of Bruce's failure, and the cou

The Evan-Moor Smart Start STEM Grade 1 Activity Book introduces scientific concepts to first graders using a mixture of hands-on activities, stories and problem solving tasks that are sure to keep kids entertained while theyre gaining invaluable skills. When working on physical science concepts, gr. 1 students will focus on the differences between solids, liquids and gases. The life science sections discuss the things animals eat and how they take care of their babies, all in language that grade one kids can comprehend. And, in the earth science lessons, well introduce concepts about the moon, bodies of water and weather.

Simple explanations of complex ideas for your future genius!Written by an expert, Quantum Information for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to one of the fastest-growing areas of technology research. Babies (and grownups!) will learn all about qubits, information systems, and more. With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest scientists. After all, it's never too early to become a quantum physicist!Baby University: It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind.

A new novelty board book series aimed at children from birth, the series uses moving tabs or flpas on all 5 spreads as well as the cover to introduce children to early learning concepts (sea

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, a

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrat

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrat

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, an

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, an

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, a

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, an

This edited volume seeks to highlight the development of play therapy in various countries and cities in Asia. The editors discuss how mostly Western play therapy approaches are adapted for use in Asi

After a few early glitches in their relationship, Sammy and his 'bro-bot' E are now best friends. In fact, E is such a valued member of the family that the other electronic members of the House of Rob

Six little fish in the sea can be seen, but can you find the fish with scales that are green? Gentle rhyming text combines with a fun spotting activity to present early concepts in a fun new way. Can

Let's say hello to the animals at the zoo. One is tall and spotty, can you see who? Gentle rhyming text combines with a fun spotting activity to present early concepts in a fun new way. Explore famili

Heidi wishes her perfect day would never end in the twenty-first Heidi Heckelbeck adventure!When Heidi wakes up to a bird singing at her window, she has a feeling that this Saturday might be the best day ever. Then, after her favorite breakfast, a shopping trip with friends, and an incredible movie night sleepover, Heidi knows it’s better than the best day. It’s the perfect day! In fact, it’s so good that Heidi sneaks in a little magic to make every day just as awesome. But when she wakes up to relive the same perfect day over and over again…will her best day ever turn into a never-ending disaster?With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

In the twelfth fantastical book from The Kingdom of Wrenly series, Prince Lucas and Clara go on an adventure in the forest realm of Trellis!All is not right in the forest realm of Trellis. Birds have left their nests and bears have abandoned their dens, as a mysterious magic threatens the natural order of the deep, dark woods. Together with a band of knights, Prince Lucas and Clara set out on an adventure that pits them against a dreaded sorcerer’s shadow. There’s only one problem: How can a shadow be defeated?With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Kingdom of Wrenly chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

A mysterious Dragon Master has kidnapped the Lightning Dragon!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In book #8, Drake and the rest of the Dragon Masters are searching for Lalo the baby Lightning Dragon! Lalo was kidnapped by Eko -- Griffith's first Dragon Master. Eko ran away with her Thunder Dragon, Neru, years ago. Now she's back and she wants to kidnap every dragon in the kingdom! Can Drake and the other Dragon Masters rescue Lalo and stop Eko before it's too late?

New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the colourful life of iconic actress Audrey Hepburn, from her early life during World War Two, to b

The wacky robots from the award-winning StoryBots apps, videos, and Netflix show now star in their own early readers. This one is about everyone’s favorite dinosaur!Fans of the StoryBots will recogniz

This fun box set is filled with nine sturdy, fun, educational board books that support children's early learning. Topics include Animals, Letters and Counting, Things that Go, Colors and Shapes, and m

◎ 「對外華語文教學研究叢書Teaching Chinese as a Second Language Series」策劃：董鵬程先生／世界華語文教育學會祕書長主編：柯華葳教授／中央大學學習與教學研究所所長◎ 全球華語文教師的最佳指導書本叢書集結台灣數十位優秀華語文學者專家費時二年完成，充分展現台灣優質華語文教學實力。編選主題涵蓋華語研究和實務教學，其中有以議題為軸的如華語語音教學、教材分級考量、

BabyLit® Storybooks give classics new life for the next generation of early readers. Ahoy! Come sail the ocean blue with Captain Ahab, Ishmael, Queequeg, and the rest of the crew! The search is on for

BabyLit® Storybooks give classics new life for the next generation of early readers.In Pride & Prejudice, children are invited into the Regency period to meet the Bennet sisters, Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bingle

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, an

In the twentieth Heidi Heckelbeck adventure, Heidi gets in some magic puppy trouble!When Heidi stumbles across a lost puppy at the park, she promises to find the cute critter’s family. Along with Bruce and Lucy, Heidi tries her hardest to solve this mystery. They check the local dog park, visit the vet’s office, and even hang up Found Puppy posters, but they can’t find the owners anywhere. So Heidi decides to use just a teensy-weensy pinch of magic that sets off a mega-gigantic case of magic puppy trouble. Maybe this is why witches only have cats for pets?With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

This book explores the development of late 19th century study societies in China against the context of the decline of the imperial Qing government and its control on ideological production, widesprea

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, a

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, a

Help your child learn to identify colors with this engaging early-learning play set. Little ones will enjoy matching the puzzle pieces with the colors on the pages, while also learning core vocabulary

This early learning play sets consists of a board book with bright photographs and chunky press out puzzle pieces in a plastic pocket. Designed to develop a young child's vocabulary and matching skill

Hi! I’m Daisy Dreamer and my totally true imaginary friend Posey invited me to his amazing world of make believe! Oh, and you’re totally invited, too!Remember me? Daisy Dreamer? Of course you do, silly! And you remember my totally true imaginary friend, Posey, too. Obviously! But did you know that Posey comes from a totally true imaginary world! You won’t believe the things that live there, like sparkle fairies, pretty pixies, ghosts, and cloud critters, just to name a few. And guess what! They all have a story to tell. And guess who’s going to tell it. Yep, that’s right. Me, Daisy Dreamer, the girl with her head in the clouds.With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Daisy Dreamer chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Early this century Enrico, a young intellectual, leaves the abundantly diverse Austro-Hungarian city of Gorizia with its mixed population and culture, to spend several years living on the Patagonian p

A New York Public Library Best Books for Kids 2017 SelectionA Mighty Girl Book of the YearIllinois Monarch Award Nominee 2018-2019Florida SSYRA Book Award Nominee 2018-2019Washington OTTER Award Nominee 2018-2019With magical animals, science, mystery, and adventure -- the brand new series Zoey and Sassafras has something for everyone! Easy-to-read language and illustrations on nearly every page make this series perfect for a wide range of ages.In the first book of this series, Zoey discovers a glowing photo and learns an amazing secret. Injured magical animals come to their backyard barn for help! When a sick baby dragon appears, it’s up to Zoey and Sassafras to figure out what’s wrong. Will they be able to help little Marshmallow before it’s too late?

本書是產程照護領域極具影響力的實務手冊，專注於預防與處理產程遲滯（dystocia）的非侵入性方法。作者群結合助產、導樂與臨床教育經驗，從正常產程的生理與心理狀態談起，逐步說明如何評估產程進展，並依不同成因選擇合適的姿勢、動作與舒緩措施。第四版全面更新，新增硬膜外麻醉下的產程管理、創傷知情照護與新生兒微生物健康等內容。全書插圖豐富、指引清楚，適合第一線醫護人員，也能作為教學與進修的重要參考。Praise for the previous edition:‘This is a concise and valuable handbook…The Labor Progress Handbook belongs in every lab coat pocket, in every birth room, and at all of our fingertips as we help women to labor as normally as possible.’ – Journal of Midwifery and Women’s HealthThe Labor Progress Handbook: Early Interventions to Prevent and Treat Dystocia is an unparalleled resource on simple, non-invasive interventions to prevent or treat difficult or prolonged labor. Thoroughly updated and highly illustrated, the book shows how to tailor one’s care to the suspected etiology of the problem, using the least complex interventions first, followed by more complex interventions if necessary.This new edition now includes a new chapter on reducing dystocia in labors with epidurals, new material on t

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, a

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has had a long and tortuous relationship with religion over almost the entirety of its existence. As early as 1917, the Bureau began to target religious communities