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Adoniram Judson: Bound for Burma
Janet and Geoff Benge. The son of a Congregational minister in Colonial America, Adoniram Judson was exceptionally gifted. While in school he forsook the religious teaching of his childhood only to find his beliefs shaken by the dramatic death of … Read More
The Warrior’s Shield
Robbing rich barons and squires is dangerous, but Young Alaric wants the life of a highwayman. One day he meets a soldier of the King on a forest trail, and he and others are persuaded to visit the King’s castle. There, they learn the true meaning of life. (Sequel to Shining Sword and Song of the Trumpet; the author is a nephew of Charles Coleman.) 150 pages;; paperback; Zeezok Publishing.
Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, indexed
Eleventh edition. A reliable, comprehensive dictionary. Merriam-Webster has long been considered an authority of the English language, and this edition continues in that tradition. For those who need a complete, detailed dictionary at home, school, or office.
Let’s Be Art Active – Ralph Friesen (Primary Grades)
This is a 3-ring binder full of ideas for art projects to do with lower grade students. There are 71 projects with an emphasis on making things rather than only painting or drawing. There is a nice section explaining how to do printmaking. Some projects have a materials list and step-by-step instructions and some follow an example and description format. Individual pages are easily removed for easy reference and later put back.
Art Lab for Kids (Grades 1-6)
This book is a good resource for a teacher who needs more art ideas. It is a well-thought-out collection of 52 creative adventures in drawing, painting, printmaking, paper, and mixed media. The projects are diverse, offering a wide range of techniques that can be used by budding artists of all ages. For grades 1-6, 144 pages, paperback.
How to Teach Art to Children (Grades 1-4)
This book has concise step-by-step directions for 96 simple art projects. A materials list is provided for each project. Lower and middle grade teachers will be able to get a lot of good ideas from this book. Students will make things out of construction paper, mix colors and paint, mold clay, create a collage, etc. For some of the projects, there is a black-and-white page provided to copy and use as part of the project. This book is divided into two parts. Part 1 is “Learning About the Elements of Art” and Part 2 is “Using the Elements of Art.” 160 pages, paperback, one per classroom.