After Ms. Jones is eaten by a hippopotamus during a class trip to the zoo, she still returns to school to teach her pupils.

If you lean too close to feed the hippopotamus at the zoo, he might eat you, or the teacher.

If you lean too close to feed the hippopotamus at the zoo, he might eat you, or the teacher.

Introduces the fundamentals of computer programming using the BASIC programming language. Includes descriptions and listings of programs designed to amuse and challenge users.

Teachers can help children read deeply with this powerful new book by members of Ohio State University's Literacy Collaborative. The first part discusses the strategies and structures readers need to comprehend text-and the changes those readers experience as they move up the primary grades. The second part shows strategy instruction in action, in real classrooms, bymaster teachers. The third part focuses on how planning, organization, and management support instruction.

A stunning celebration of every month of the year.

The amazing true story of the orphaned baby hippo and 130-year-old giant turtle whose remarkable friendship touched millions around the world.The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-yr-old giant tortoise named Mzee (Mm-ZAY). When Owen was stranded after the Dec 2004 tsunami, villagers in Kenya worked tirelessly to rescue him. Then, to everyone's amazement, the orphan hippo and the elderly tortoise adopted each other. Now they are inseparable, swimming, eating, and playing together. Adorable photos e-mailed from friend to friend quickly made them worldwide celebrities. Here is a joyous reminder that in times of trouble, friendship is stronger than the differences that too often pull us apart.