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Ohanian, Susan – 2001
Celebrating centuries of the written word--from the works of Confucius, Shakespeare, and Ben Franklin to the adventures of Nancy Drew and Harry Potter--this book offers a literary smorgasbord of milestones, anecdotes, and quotes, along with smart, fun, practical activities for exploring and enjoying a wide range of literature. More than a calendar…
Descriptors: Authors, Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Fiction
Coare, Pam, Ed.; Thomson, Alistair, Ed. – 1996
Based on a national project to collect "diaries of 1,000 adult learners," this book contains the writings of men and women from across Britain about the joys and challenges of learning. Some write about courses such as those run by further education colleges or Open University, Workers' Educational Association, and Women's Institute.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Diaries
Benton, Hope – 1996
This book for children (ages 8 to 14) and accompanying teacher/parent guide presents the story of two sisters, one of whom has a physical disability, as they prepare to participate in a wedding. Information on the disability is deliberately presented subtly and incidentally to encourage the reader to relate more personally and foster a deeper…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Attitude Change, Books, Childrens Literature
Benton, Hope – 1996
This book for children (ages 8 to 14) and accompanying teacher/parent guide presents the story of two young friends, one of whom uses a wheelchair and coaches her friend in coping with a broken leg. Information on the disability is deliberately presented subtly and incidentally to encourage the reader to relate more personally and foster a deeper…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Attitude Change, Books, Childrens Literature
Benton, Hope – 1996
This book for children (ages 8 to 14) and the accompanying teacher/parent guide present the story of two brothers, one of whom has a severe hearing impairment, who climb up Mt. Fuji in Japan. Information on the disability is presented subtly and incidentally to encourage the reader to relate more personally and foster a deeper level of acceptance…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Attitude Change, Books, Childrens Literature
Benton, Hope – 1996
This book for children (ages 8 to 14) and the accompanying teacher/parent guide present the story of a young girl (who happens to have a physical disability and uses a wheelchair), her friends, and their experiences at summer camp as they search for a favorite horse. Information on the disability is presented subtly and incidentally to encourage…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Attitude Change, Books, Childrens Literature
