-
Building America - Grand Coulee Dam
Marcia S. Gresko
Board book (Blackbirch Press, Aug. 26, 1999)Hailed as one of the seven modern engineering wonders of the United States and the "eighth wonder of the world," Grand Coulee Dam was the largest dam ever built when it was completed in 1941. It stands 550 feet high -- as tall as a 55-story building. It contains almost 12 million cubic feet of concrete -- enough concrete to build a 6-foot-wide sidewalk around the world at the equator! More than 12,000 people worked to build the Grand Coulee Dam, and at least 72 men died doing it. Estimates report than 150 million hours of human labor went into the dam's construction.
Z
-
World of Communities - Student Text
Marcia S. Gresko
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Sept. 12, 2000)A World of Communities is designed to meet the most common curriculum standards for elementary students in world history, geography, and economics. The text and activity book integrate numerous skill-building elements in the areas of mapreading and geographical literacy, interpretation of visual information, understanding and appreciating literature, multicultural and tolerance studies, history, and reading strategies. Key themes and concepts include: Understanding the physical world around usUnderstanding the relationship between topography and how people live and work Understanding what a community is and how it functions Understanding and appreciating different communities Understanding and appreciating different cultures Understanding and appreciating individuals as part of a larger culture Comparing other cultures and communities to one's own Understanding how cooperation and conflict affect people Chapters include: Chapter 1: INDIA (Bombay) Chapter 2: CHINA (Guangzhou) Chapter 3: RUSSIA (Moscow) Chapter 4: SOUTH AFRICA (Johannesburg) Chapter 5: ISRAEL (Jerusalem) Chapter 6: ENGLAND (London) Chapter 7: PUERTO RICO (San Juan) Chapter 8: ST. VINCENT and the Grenadines
S
-
Monster Stew Learn to Read, Math
Marcia S. Gresko
Paperback (Creative Teaching Press, March 25, 1999)Teach Math Standards through Engaging Text. Repetitive, predictable story lines and illustrations that match the text provide maximum support to the emergent reader. Engaging stories promote reading comprehension, and easy and fun activities on the inside back covers extend learning. Great for Reading First, Fluency, Vocabulary, Text Comprehension, and ESL/ELL!
E
-
The KidHaven Science Library - Tide Pools
Marcia S. Gresko
Hardcover (KidHaven Press, Oct. 23, 2001)Tide pools come in all shapes and sizes, and each is different. This book explores life in nature's aquariums -- home to an assortment of amazing animals and peculiar plants.
R
-
World of Communities - Student Text
Marcia S. Gresko
Paperback (Blackbirch Press, April 16, 1998)A World of Communities is designed to meet the most common curriculum standards for elementary students in world history, geography, and economics. The text and activity book integrate numerous skill-building elements in the areas of mapreading and geographical literacy, interpretation of visual information, understanding and appreciating literature, multicultural and tolerance studies, history, and reading strategies. Key themes and concepts include: Understanding the physical world around usUnderstanding the relationship between topography and how people live and work Understanding what a community is and how it functions Understanding and appreciating different communities Understanding and appreciating different cultures Understanding and appreciating individuals as part of a larger culture Comparing other cultures and communities to one's own Understanding how cooperation and conflict affect people Chapters include: Chapter 1: INDIA (Bombay) Chapter 2: CHINA (Guangzhou) Chapter 3: RUSSIA (Moscow) Chapter 4: SOUTH AFRICA (Johannesburg) Chapter 5: ISRAEL (Jerusalem) Chapter 6: ENGLAND (London) Chapter 7: PUERTO RICO (San Juan) Chapter 8: ST. VINCENT and the Grenadines
S
-
Kenya
Marcia S. Gresko
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Aug. 23, 1999)Experience Kenya through the eyes of a young traveler! Includes photos and sections on Nairobi, Nairobi--Ethnic Groups, Masai, Serengeti Plain, Masai Customs, Safari in Masai Mara Game Reserve, Mara River, Amboseli National Park, Wild Animals, Embu, Mt. Kenya, Baragoi, Turkana People, Sambura People, Great Rift Valley, and Western Kenya.
S
-
Nature's Predators - Wolves
Marcia S. Gresko
Library Binding (KidHaven Press, July 19, 2002)At one time, wolves had the largest range of all land mammals except humans. Today, wolves are endangered or threatened in many parts of the world. This book examines the physical characteristics, behavior, and hunting habits of this intelligent often misunderstood predator, and the efforts to preserve it.
Q
-
Letters Home From - Brazil
Marcia S. Gresko
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Aug. 23, 1999)Experience Brazil through the eyes of a young traveler! Includes photos and sections on Brasilia, Minas Gerais/Ouro Preto, Sao Paulo, Carnival in Santa Catarina, Amazon River, Manaus, wildlife, flora, Belem, Olinda/Recife, arts & crafts, and Salvador.
T
-
Nature's Predators - The Komodo Dragon
Marcia Gresko
Hardcover (KidHaven Press, Aug. 18, 2003)Prowling several small, remote islands in Indonesia, the Komodo dragon, is the world's largest lizard. This book examines the giant lizard's physical characteristics, how it hunts and kills its prey, and its status as an endangered species.
U
