Books with author Alison Mitchell

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of problem decomposition. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers learning experience and show how problem decomposition works in the real world. In this book, a class learns how to take care of a lizard by breaking down the steps of his care plan. This nonfiction title is paired with the fiction title My Pet Dinosaur (ISBN: 9781538351383). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

An oddly charming, somewhat sad yet hopeful, little caterpillar is our model to feeling worthy in "Are You Ready Little Caterpillar." He's an inspiration to us not because he feels special, but precisely because he doesn't. In this her third book in her series, Alex Mitchell reaches out to that part of us that is striving to improve, struggling to feel worthy, and putting our lives on hold trying to be something other than ourselves. As the words "are you ready" arise repeatedly in the book's poem, the author prompts us to recognize that just like a tiny little caterpillar is born with the promise of the butterfly, we too are all on an incredible journey of personal transformation.The author encourages us to be true to who we were born to be, and in her closing commentary she speaks to the little caterpillar in each of us when she writes, "Your destiny is to grow into something beautiful and you have been ready for this since the day you were born." This poem picture book's creative spirit, style, and timeless message are alluring to all ages. All the illustrations are reproduced from the artist's hand-painted originals.

Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of pair programming using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how pair programming is used in everyday life. In this book, characters work as a team to study plant parts. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Plant Parts Work Together (ISBN: 9781538368190). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of testing and perfecting using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how testing and perfecting is used in everyday life. In this book, a narrator makes a map, tests it, and makes sure it's perfect. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book A Map of My Town (ISBN: 9781538368732). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

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