Making images is as natural to humans as speaking. In fact, it is a language-a way to communicate, think, express, and explore. When pictures and words work together to create meaning, literacy's potential expands. The thirteen contributors to New Entries share ways they are working to connect the visual arts to literacy instruction as well as to their own lives. Teachers from elementary school through college take you into their classrooms and show how writing, art, and reading can be combined in different ways in subject areas. You join Peter von Euler and his students on their journey to explore writing through art; get an inside look at how Mary Stein and Brenda Power invite their students to "put art on a scientist's palette"; and learn with Peter Thacker as he explains his process... Less

Try something new with Steve Haufler’s bag of tricks! Perfect for coaches, learn-to-swim instructors, and parents, this DVD shows a variety of tools and toys used by Steve to teach the stroke and improve the technique of thousands of swimmers. • Become a better teacher and coach by learning dozens of creative and inventive ideas for teaching stroke technique. • 5 key focus points for fast, efficient freestyle. • Advice on how to stay long and smooth, improve your catch and pull, develop your kick, tweak your body position, and train for distance and speed. • Ways to practice open-water skills in the pool. • Camera angles from side, head-on, below, and rear, and from above and below the surface. • Zoom in for slow-motion and freeze frame footage to see how to do complete each aspect... Less

Engineers trying to learn trigonometry may think they understand a concept but then are unable to apply that understanding when they attempt to complete exercises. This innovative book helps them overcome common barriers to learning the concepts and builds confidence in their ability to do mathematics. The second edition presents new sections on modeling at the end of each chapter as well as new material on Limits and Early Functions. Numerous Parallel Words and Math examples are included that provide more detailed annotations using everyday language. Your Turn exercises reinforce concepts and allow readers to see the connection between the problems and examples. Catch the Mistake exercises also enable them to review answers and find errors in the given solutions. This approach gives them... Less

Have you ever wondered how electronic gadgets are created? Do you have an idea for a new proof-of-concept tech device or electronic toy but have no way of testing the feasibility of the device? Have you accumulated a junk box of electronic parts and are now wondering what to build? Learn Electronics with Arduino will answer these questions to discovering cool and innovative applications for new tech products using modification, reuse, and experimentation techniques. You'll learn electronics concepts while building cool and practical devices and gadgets based on the Arduino, an inexpensive and easy-to-program microcontroller board that is changing the way people think about home-brew tech innovation.  Learn Electronics with Arduino uses the discovery method. Instead of starting with... Less

A new take on a timeless favorite! Soft textures & assorted sounds to enchant your baby (while developing fine motor and sensory skills). Learning really CAN be Fun! Soft Sorter is super stuffed! 4 Shapes to shake, squeeze, crinkle (& SORT, of course!) * Organic cotton velour, waffle weave, terry and canvas; filled with soft, natural corn fibers * Award Winner * Machine washable *6 -+GǥGǪany way you look at it. *Shapes are exactly a handful.

Learning Resources Woodshop Toys A-B-C Puzzle Blocks Item Condition Brand new, factory sealed Product Information Module Number: LER8603 Shipping Package Dimensions: 11.2 x 5 x 2.2 inches ; 2.6 pounds Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds Letters are individually shaped and cut Designed to deliver self-checking letter recognition and spelling fun Includes twenty-six natural wood two-piece blocks Blocks store nicely in a wooden box with a clear plastic cover For ages 3 to 5 The A-B-C letters in this Puzzl

Brand New LeapFrog Text and€ Learn (UPS/FEDEX) EXPEDITED 2 BUSINESS DAY SHIPPING! Features - Let little learners play in a grown-up way with Text and Learn - Three learning modes give children practice with letter names and sounds, QWERTY€ keyboard navigation and more - Children can exchange text messages with their puppy pal Scout - Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning€ ideas and insights from LeapFrog Description Leapfrog Enterprises 19143 Electr

Making images is as natural to humans as speaking. In fact, it is a language-a way to communicate, think, express, and explore. When pictures and words work together to create meaning, literacy's potential expands. The thirteen contributors to New Entries share ways they are working to connect the visual arts to literacy instruction as well as to their own lives. Teachers from elementary school through college take you into their classrooms and show how writing, art, and reading can be combined in different ways in subject areas. You join Peter von Euler and his students on their journey to explore writing through art; get an inside look at how Mary Stein and Brenda Power invite their students to "put art on a scientist's palette"; and learn with Peter Thacker as he explains his process... Less