There's nothing more fascinating than dinosaurs. In this Level 1 reader, youngsters learn all about the terrifying giants that once roamed the Earth—maybe even as close as their own backyard! They'll be wowed by new information and eye-popping illustrations from National Geographic, a trusted source of children's nonfiction content. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

A year-long study of the writing development of 27 first through third graders in an English/Spanish bilingual program was conducted during the 1980-81 school year. Samples of the children's writing were collected at four intervals, coded for computer tallying, and analyzed in terms of code-switching, spelling, punctuation and segmentation, structural features, stylistic devices, and content. Additionally, the context in which the writing developed was evaluated by classroom observations, teacher interviews, review of familial backgrounds, and a survey of the community language situation. Myths about bilingual language proficiency, biliteracy, bilingual education, teaching writing, and learning to write are all countered by evidence presented in this study. In a discussion of implications, the concept of a whole language approach to writing instruction is supported, in which authentic and functional texts are offered to and produced by children. Examples of the children's writing with appropriate translations are given along with various tables. Informal follow-up information is presented in three epilogues dealing with changes in the researcher's commitment to the study's original writing theories, the writing of some students a year after the study; and a chronological outline of the demise of the bilingual program used in the study. Appendices list interview questions used for teachers and aides and categories for coding the writing data. This book contains 134 references. (ALL)

Notebook Doodles Go Girl! is designed specifically for the design-savvy tween to build confidence and self-esteem! Discover 30 interactive art activities that are just waiting to be filled with color. Also included are helpful art tips, 20 color palettes, 8 pages of colored examples, and inspiring quotes to go with every design. Watercolors, colored pencils, markers, crayons, and gel pens will all look stunning on high-quality, extra-thick paper. Designs are printed on a single side of each perforated page for easy removal and display.

I Am A Dinosaur is the perfect book for kids ages 3-7 who are fascinated with dinosaurs. Young children will learn current scientific thought about dinosaurs while also gaining a better understanding of how these prehistoric giants fit into Earth Science. Colorful full-page pictures of favorite dinosaurs like Ankylosaurus, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus rex and many, many more will captivate toddlers. A sizing key will help children understand how big each dinosaur stands next to an average person, along with a simple pronunciation guide for each of the dinosaurs' names, created for grade levels preschool through first grade. Even the biggest of dinosaurs was once a baby. I Am A Dinosaur tells the story of the different stages of life that many dinosaur species lived, giving children an understanding of how these prehistoric creatures evolved and have taken their place in the animal kingdom.Dinosaurs walked the Earth millions of years ago and scientists are still uncovering their fossils today. Let's meet a few!