The authors explore the physical, social, and cognitive roots of engaging young male readers; offers strategies to inspire them in the classroom, at home, and in the wider community.

When Jessica goes to the hospital after she breaks her arm, she learns about different X-ray techniques. Includes six actual X-ray images printed on film.

Highlights the spiritual meaning of Christmas by listing the ways in which Santa Claus has the same characteristics as Jesus has in the Bible.

A life skills handbook for boys of all ages contains tutorials on such topics as spoon-bending, cowboy ropecraft, making invisible ink, using a watch as a compass, mowing a lawn, bull-fighting, and cooking breakfast.

A boy gets in a spaceship and takes a dangerous but exciting trip to the moon.

Bright Beginnings is a user-friendly, all-inclusive curriculum that allows busy parents to provide their child with the many benefits of an early education at home. This two-volume set includes 36 weeks of complete lesson plans. The only materials needed are a Bible, household supplies, and some optional library books. This program is designed for four- to six-year-olds and is flexible enough to be used in any home under any schedule. Bright Beginnings helps children grasp important concepts and skills such as letters, shapes, numbers, colors, gross and fine motor coordination, listening, visual discrimination, classifying, and much more. Character training and Bible knowledge is interwoven throughout the curriculum, creating a balanced perspective both academically and spiritually. Subjects include: ? Bible ? Language Skills ? Math ? Character Development ? Health, Safety and Manners ? Memory Verse ? God's World ? Physical Education ? Art, Snacks and Music Bright Beginnings also includes 33 worksheets and A through Z flashcards. Best of all, in this uncertain would, you can feel confident that your child is getting a well-rounded, Christian-based head start! If you are looking for one book that has it all, this is it!

While learning some facts about animals, the reader is challenged to guess why A is for zoo, B is for dog, and C is for hen.