Download or read book Meet Our New Student From South Africa written by Melissa Koosmann and published by Mitchell Lane. This book was released on 2020-02-12 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new student from South Africa is joining Kim s third-grade class. What a great excuse for a party! In order to prepare, Kim and her friends read all about South Africa, a rich and beautiful country at the southern tip of the African continent. The class learns about this country s sad history of racial segregation, as well as its amazing transition to the rainbow nation it is today. They read about South Africa s mineral wealth, and its plant and animal diversity. They are amazed to discover that South Africa has eleven different official languages, five of which are included in the national anthem. Kim and her classmates cook mielie pap, a traditional South African food, and make an African penguin craft to greet their new friend. Molo, Zaziwe!>

Download or read book Meet Our New Student From Japan written by Lori McManus and published by Mitchell Lane. This book was released on 2020-02-12 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allison and the other students in her third grade class learn many things about Japan while they prepare to welcome a new student from that country.

Download or read book Meet Our New Student From Mali written by Oludamini Ogunnaike and published by Mitchell Lane. This book was released on 2020-02-12 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fatou Toure, a young girl from Mali, will be joining David s class next week. David and his classmates are determined to learn everything they can about Mali in order to welcome their new classmate. They learn that Mali is a land rich in history, with many different peoples and cultures. The varied country can claim deserts, forests, lions, hippos, gold, ancient and modern cities, and some of the world s greatest music. The students learn how to prepare Fatou s favorite snack, bene, and make a Malian Kanaga mask. I Bisimilla, Fatou!

Download or read book Meet Our New Student From India written by Khadija Ejaz and published by Mitchell Lane. This book was released on 2020-02-12 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jai Singh, an eight-year-old boy from India, will join Colleen s third-grade class next week. Colleen and her classmates are determined to learn all they can about India in order to welcome Jai to the United States. They embark on a quest that takes them from the echoes of ancient India to the dizzying hustle-and-bustle of what is today the world's largest democracy. Once the Jewel in the Crown of the British Empire, independent India is now home to over a billion people who make the nation a kaleidoscope of diverse languages, religions, clothing, art, and food. The students learn about the ancient saints and Bollywood superstars from the land of the Taj Mahal as they greet Jai with mango lassis and beautiful diyas!

Download or read book Meet Our New Student From Nicaragua written by John A. Torres and published by Mitchell Lane. This book was released on 2020-02-12 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nicaragua is a land of baseball and beautiful beaches, soaring mountain ranges, and smoking volcanoes. The rich history of this small Central American country contributes to a blend of different cultures, including those of the Spanish settlers, native Indians, and others. Its vibrant history also includes political strife from civil wars, protests, and military intervention by the United States. Join Danny and his fourth-grade classmates as they explore the history, culture, geography, and climate of the country to prepare for the arrival of Ramon, a new student from Nicaragua. Best of all, find out how to make gallopinto, then paint a clay piggy bank you can make yourself. Hola, Ramon! (Recipe and craft instructions included.)

Download or read book Meet Our New Student From Zambia written by John A. Torres and published by Mitchell Lane. This book was released on 2020-02-12 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Danny Parker and his fourth-grade classmates in rural New York are excited to meet Franco, a boy who will be joining their school from Zambia. Their teacher prepares nshima and pineapple chutney, and the students weave baskets to prepare for his arrival. They also learn that Zambia is a rare landlocked country where people can see lions, rhinos, and elephants. It is home to such wondrous sites as Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River. Zambia was once one of the major copper-producing nations in the world. But a poor economy and a deadly disease have caused a lot of despair in Zambia, as they have throughout much of Africa. Danny and his friends are eager to welcome Franco to their school, where he will have a chance to rebuild his life after AIDS devastated his family. (Recipe and craft instructions included.)

Download or read book Meet Our New Student From Quebec written by Ann Weil and published by Mitchell Lane. This book was released on 2020-02-12 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bonjour Jeremy! Elysa her classmates and her teacher prepare to welcome Jeremy a new student from Quebec by learning about his country and its culture. Includes a craft project and traditional recipe.

Download or read book Meet Our New Student From Australia written by Ann Weil and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new student from Australia is joining Stacey's third grade class and everyone is curious. They want to know everything about the land "Down Under!" This country is home to kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and other wildlife found nowhere else in the world. Nearby in the Pacific Ocean is the Great Barrier Reef, the largest natural feature on the planet. Find out how people from Europe discovered Australia, and about the aboriginal people who were already living there. Then join Stacey and her class in preparing some "bikkies" and welcoming a New Student From Australia.

Download or read book Meet Our New Student From South Africa written by Melissa Koosmann and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new student from South Africa is joining Kim's third-grade class. What a great excuse for a party! In order to prepare, Kim and her friends read all about South Africa, a rich and beautiful country at the southern tip of the African continent. The class learns about this country's sad history of racial segregation, as well as its amazing transition to the rainbow nation it is today. They read about South Africa's mineral wealth, and its plant and animal diversity. They are amazed to discover that South Africa has eleven different official languages, five of which are included in the national anthem. Kim and her classmates cook mielie pap, a traditional South African food, and make an African penguin craft to greet their new friend. Molo, Zaziwe!

Download or read book Recipe and Craft Guide to South Africa written by Melissa Koosman and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-09-30 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to South Africa, the Rainbow Nation, a diverse country with a troubled history but a bright future. You can explore this country’s story through a series of colorful crafts and tasty recipes. For a glimpse into the region’s prehistory, paint your own version of ancient rock art and taste a local grain called millet. Next, visit the colonialist era, when slaves brought by European explorers created the unique Cape Malay cuisine and began a colorful New Year’s Day tradition called the Cape Minstrel Festival. Journey through the painful period of apartheid—strict racial segregation—and taste a street food that was created because black people were not allowed to sit in restaurants alongside whites. Finally, step into the present day and toot a vuvuzela—a long, noisy horn used for cheering—as you learn about South Africa’s transition to equality and democracy.

Download or read book Nelson Mandela Leading the Way written by Tamara Hollingsworth and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nelson Mandela helped create a new world for South Africa in his fight against apartheid. Readers will learn about Mandela's fight for peace and equality and how he used peaceful protests to make his way from a political prisoner to the first South African President of Africa in this nonfiction biography. Featuring colorful images, informational text, timelines, a glossary of terms, and an index, readers are sure to be inspired by Mandela's amazing life.

Download or read book Nelson Mandela Leading the Way Guided Reading 6 Pack written by and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nelson Mandela helped create a new world for South Africa in his fight against apartheid. Readers will learn about Mandela's fight for peace and equality and how he used peaceful protests to make his way from a political prisoner to the first South African President of Africa in this nonfiction biography. Featuring colorful images, informational text, timelines, a glossary of terms, and an index, readers are sure to be inspired by Mandela's amazing life. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level R title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

Download or read book Doing History written by Linda S. Levstik and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011-01-26 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its fourth edition, this popular text offers a unique perspective on teaching and learning history in the elementary and middle grades. Through case studies of teachers and students in diverse classrooms and from diverse backgrounds, it shows children engaging in authentic historical investigations, often in the context of an integrated social studies curriculum. The central assumption is that children can engage in valid forms of historical inquiry-collecting and data analysis, examining the perspectives of people in the past, considering multiple interpretations, and creating evidence-based historical accounts. In each chapter, the authors explain how the teaching demonstrated in the vignettes reflects basic principles of contemporary learning theory, thus providing specific examples of successful activities and placing them in a theoretical context that allows teachers to adapt and apply them in a wide variety of settings. New in the Fourth Edition Expanded coverage of world history in two new chapters Integration of new technologies to support history instruction Updated classroom examples, bibliographies, and references

Download or read book Foods of South Africa written by Barbara Sheen and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2012-01-13 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Barbara Sheen examines South Africa's culinary tradition. Favorite ingredients, such as corn, water blommetjie, pickled fruits and vegetables, fish, and wild game, are described. The author explains favorite dishes like umphokoqo, bobotie, bredies, bunny chow, and potjies. Popular snacks such as koeksisters, rooibos tea, melk terts, and konfyt are also described. Sidebars feature engaging country information as well as a number of recipes with easy-to-follow directions.

Download or read book Creating Room to Read written by John Wood and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-02-07 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspirational story of a former Microsoft executive’s quest to build libraries around the world and share the love of books What’s happened since John Wood left Microsoft to change the world? Just ask six million kids in the poorest regions of Asia and Africa. In 1999, at the age of thirty-five, Wood quit a lucrative career to found the nonprofit Room to Read. Described by the San Francisco Chronicle as “the Andrew Carnegie of the developing world,” he strived to bring the lessons of the corporate world to the nonprofit sector—and succeeded spectacularly. In his acclaimed first book, Leaving Microsoft to Change the World, Wood explained his vision and the story of his start-up. Now, he tackles the organization’s next steps and its latest challenges—from managing expansion to raising money in a collapsing economy to publishing books for children who literally have no books in their native language. At its heart, Creating Room to Read shares moving stories of the people Room to Read works to help: impoverished children whose schools and villages have been swept away by war or natural disaster and girls whose educations would otherwise be ignored. People at the highest levels of finance, government, and philanthropy will embrace the opportunity to learn Wood’s inspiring business model and blueprint for doing good. And general readers will love Creating Room to Read for its spellbinding story of one man’s mission to put books within every child’s reach.

Download or read book Going to School Around the World written by Melissa Koosmann and published by Mitchell Lane. This book was released on 2020-02-12 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered how kids from other countries spend their time in school? In this lively addition to the Meet Our New Student series, follow a day at school for eight students from around the world. Compare the school day in Costa Rica, Turkey, Finland, Kenya, Thailand, Russia, Senegal, and rural Alaska in the United States. Based on interviews with people who live in the countries profiled, these fictionalized stories include true details about students in these countries, such as the subjects they study, the games they play at recess, the clothes they wear to school, the foods they eat, and what can happen when they misbehave. Follow the easy instructions for a traditional craft you can make for each country.

Download or read book Kak written by Rebecca Murcia and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With his incredible soccer skills and his positive image, Kaká is known throughout the world as a giant on the soccer field. He plays for the five-time world-champion Brazilian national team and for Real Madrid, one of the richest and most successful soccer clubs in the world. But what has made Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite into the renowned Kaká? Read all about how he received his nickname, and find out what it’s like to be Kaká. Con sus increíbles habilidades futbolísticas y su imagen positiva, Kaká se conoce en todo el mundo como un gigante en el terreno de fútbol. Kaká juega para el equipo nacional de Brasil, que ha ganado la Copa Mundial en cinco ocasiones, y para el Real Madrid, uno de los clubes de fútbol más ricos y exitosos del mundo. Pero, ¿cómo Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite se ha convertido en el famoso Kaká? Entérate del origen de su apodo y averigua qué se siente al ser Kaká.