Books with author Ritchie

Maps are about far more than getting from a to b. Maps can help children understand and explore both their everyday environment and faraway places. With an appealing search-and-find technique, Follow That Map! is an interactive picture book that explains and demonstrates key mapping concepts. Kids will enjoy following Sally and her friends as they search for Max and Ollie, a mischievous dog and cat on the lam from the backyard. Sally and friends take an imaginative trip through the neighborhood, city and country, around the world and beyond. Kids can join in the search for Max and Ollie, who are hiding somewhere in every map. An activity at the end of the book shows children how to make a map of their bedroom.

Learning about buildings and how they are constructed has never been so much fun. This gem of a book introduces young readers to basic construction concepts through the eyes of five friends keen on building a doghouse for their pet pooch, Max. To find out more about the task, Yulee, Martin, Nick, Sally and Pedro head to the library, where they learn about foundations, beams, frames and other building fundamentals. Fun facts, bright illustrations and comic-book-style discussions among the characters add to the mix. An activity at the end of the book invites readers to make their own mini doghouse out of marshmallows, paper, glue and craft sticks.

“You must not speak of the Golden Hawks! Word easily flies down the caravan trails to the ears of the Mongols in the land of Genghis Khan. And then, Jalair, the Mongols will come and slay you!” With this warning from his grandfather Kurush, the summer of 1218 in Samarkand begins for young Jalair. He has always been told that Mongols slew his father Darien—the greatest hawker of the Empire—and robbed him of a spectacular breed of hunting bird that Darien had perfected. Since then, the Mongols have searched relentlessly for the son of the slain hawker. A broken promise and mysterious circumstances cause Jalair to risk the journey eastward to recapture the Golden Hawks. Striving at all costs to conceal his identity, the boy arrives at Karakorum, the city of Genghis Khan. Here he not only finds the Golden Hawks, but also a deepening of the mystery surrounding them and his father. Affectionately adopted into a Mongol family, Jalair continues to seek the answers he needs, until finally, after treachery on a faraway caravan trail, and a desperate struggle to save the last of the Golden Hawks, he finds the truth—in the presence of Genghis Khan himself.

Get your pencil ready—it’s time to jumpstart your imagination with The Everything Kids’ Connect the Dots Puzzle and Activity Book! When you crack the connect-the-dots puzzles in this book, you’ll climb aboard a ship and encounter swashbuckling pirates, dig up a dinosaur skeleton, or get behind the wheel of your very own racecar! Count your way through puzzles to discover: Exciting sports and games Cuddly cats and dangerous dragons Slimy, smelly, and gross creatures Sneaky spies and their secret lives Perfect princes and pretty princesses Vehicles that go vroom! With tons of terrific puzzles that deliver hours of fun, you won’t want to stop connecting the dots!

In this engaging nonfiction picture book, five young friends --- Nick, Yulee, Pedro, Sally and Martin --- spend the day traveling around their neighborhood and participating in activities designed to raise money for their local library. Along the way, they learn about the people and places that make up their community and what it means to be a part of one. A map opens the story, with each of the places the children will be visiting labeled, including the gas station, retirement home, school, police station, soccer field, community garden and, of course, the library! Then each of the following spreads features a different location, detailed in a bright, busy illustration. Illustration captions expand the locations' connections to the concept of community. For example, when they stop at a yard sale, the caption reads, ?Donating means you give something to help a good cause. You can donate money, things or your time.? In some cases, readers are asked to find things or people within the illustrations, which adds an interactive experience. Author and illustrator Scot Ritchie has created a rich resource for social studies lessons on places, roles and jobs within a community, and what it takes to be a responsible citizen. But there is also the potential here for even broader classroom discussions, including about the economy of a community, geography and mapping, and how the character education concepts of cooperation, responsibility and teamwork apply. The author has also included step-by-step instructions for a puzzle-making project.

English-Japanese bilingual educational book. This book is a good way to encourage children to learn two languages and get to know the names of animals and their babies in both English and Japanese. Contains words like hatchling, joey, cub, kitten, piglet and many others. Perfect for reading with parents as well as independent reading. Contains beautiful illustrations for fun read.

What can I animals do? All sorts of things – flutter, waddle, slither, wriggle, gallop, chop and many more. Teach your child about animals and their actions in English and Russian with this perfect little book with lovely illustrations that will help your child discover the amazing world of animals. Что умеют делать животные? Они умеют порхать, ходить в вразвалочку, ползать, бегать галопом, клацать и много чего еще. Эта замечательная книга для детей-билингвов поможет ребенку узнать животных и действия, который они совершают. Удивительные иллюстрации помогут ребенку открыть этот увлекательный мир животных.

Where do animals live? Another great picture book in the series of Bilingual Books For Children teaching a child where animals live in two languages – English and Japanese. What a great way to find out about animal habitat and learn to read in two languages. Suitable for children from 3 to 7 years.動物のおうちはどこですか？子供用バイリンガル本シリーズの新たな素晴らしい絵本です。動物達は英語と日本語の両方の言語を話す環境に住んでいます。この本を通し、動物の住処を英語と日本語で学ぶことが可能です。３歳から７歳の子供にぴったりな本です。

Are you a parent raising a bilingual Russian child? Or are you a teacher of English working with Russian children? Or a Russian teacher teaching English to young learners? This delightful book is a perfect way for little children to learn the names of animals and their babies in both English and Russian. Contains words like hatchling, joey, cub, kitten, piglet and many others.

Part of the popular Exploring Our Community series, here's the perfect child-friendly introduction to mindfulness.Friends Yulee, Nick, Martin and Sally are at Pedro's house for a sleepover. Pedro is moving in a few days, and he's been feeling both sad about leaving his old house and worried he won't be happy in his new one. To try to help Pedro feel better, his mom decides to teach the five friends about mindfulness, which is, as she describes it, ?being aware of what is happening right now.? As the children practice focusing on their bodies, using their senses, paying attention to their feelings and accepting life as it happens, Pedro learns there are many ways to manage the stress of his upcoming move.As with all the titles in the popular Exploring Our Community series, award-winning author Scot Ritchie tells an engaging story about five culturally diverse friends while also providing comprehensive factual information on each spread. Fun mindfulness activities follow the story. Studies have shown the many benefits of mindfulness for young children --- from increased attention and self-control to decreased stress and disruptive behavior --- and teachers are using it more and more in the classroom. By learning how to incorporate mindfulness into their lives, children gain lifelong coping skills they can use to stay physically and mentally healthy. All the facts in the book have been reviewed by a mindfulness expert.

Are you a parent raising a bilingual Russian child? Or are you a teacher of English working with Russian children? Or a Russian teacher teaching English to young learners? This delightful book is a perfect way for little children to learn the names of animals and their babies in both English and Russian. Contains words like hatchling, joey, cub, kitten, piglet and many others.

Pedro, Nick, Yulee, Sally and Martin are buzzing with excitement today! The five friends are visiting Martin's neighbor, Mr. Cardinal. He keeps beehives in his backyard, and he's offered to show them how honeybees live. As the kids help Mr. Cardinal with his work, he explains how bees feed and pollinate, what happens inside their colony, how they build their hives and even why they like to dance! He also tells the friends why some bee populations are in trouble and what people can do to help. And the perfect sweet ending to the day? Honey, of course! These children are sure to remember: it's best to ?bee a friend? to the bees of the world!This playful book mixes narration, facts and appealing illustrations to introduce young children to why the world needs bees, and how people can help them thrive. It's part of the critically acclaimed Exploring Our Community series from award-winning author and illustrator Scot Ritchie, which features the same five culturally diverse characters throughout. Comprehensive yet entertaining, the book encourages children to look closer at the natural world around them, including in cities, and raises their awareness about how each person can do something to help the environment. It aligns perfectly with the early science curriculum, particularly sustainability and stewardship, and understanding life systems. Rounding out the information in the story are a full bee illustration with the parts identified, a glossary and two activities that can be done at home or in school.