The second kid stuff

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0900727861

Collation

42 pages : illustration ; 21 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

306.8 ROG

Home

Wherever we live there is always somewhere we call home. We may share it with our family or sometimes with a whole community. This book looks at the homes of children from all around the world. There are photographs from countries in Africa, Asia, South America and Europe. Published in association with Oxfam this series aims to draw parallels between children from many different cultures.

Is Dad in here?

In this work, puppy dog Pup searches for his Dad all over the farmyard. This book is part of 'Project X, Origins', a guided reading programme for the whole school.

The skin you live in

With the ease and simplicity of a nursery rhyme, this lively story delivers an important message of social acceptance to young readers. Themes associated with child development and social harmony, such as friendship, acceptance, self-esteem, and diversity are promoted in simple and straightforward prose. Vivid illustrations of children's activities for all cultures, such as swimming in the ocea…

What we wear

This series offers a clear look at different aspects of our everyday lives, providing an opportunity to consider how experiences such as going to the doctor, going shopping and going to school compare today with those experiences throughout the 1900s. Each title focuses on one event, such as going to the doctor, using current day full-colour photographs and archive material to provide a compare…

Shoes, shoes, shoes

"Shoes is loosely organized into categories such as working shoes, dancing shoes, shoes for ice or snow, and anytime-at-all shoes. It's an interesting way to take an armchair tour, and could be used to spark a geography, social studies, or multicultural unit." --School Library Journal.

Ancient Roman homes

The homes of ancient Rome varied largely by the class of the homeowner. Wealthy, powerful Romans often had houses with open courtyards with decorative fountains, while the plebeians lived in small, closed apartments. This book opens the door to the ins and outs of Roman homes and the daily lives that occurred inside them. Rich illustrations capture they eye and imagination, and quote panels fro…

What is culture?

Earth. This important book shows our connection to the natural world and to one another. It asks children to put aside their differences and to work together for the common good. What are our common goals? How can we work toward peace, safety, tolerance, and integrity in our lives? How can we live together with respect, kindness, and friendship? How can we work together to protect the environme…

Kids talk about bullying

People make fun of me for wearing glasses. What should I do? Super Sam the problem solver will give you some strong advice on bullies.

Seven wonders of communication

This book discusses seven wonders of communication: language, the telephone, cameras, television, personal computers, the World Wide Web, and robot communication. The author describes how each wonder works and what part it has played in the field of communications.