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Super easy quilting for beginners : master basic skills and techniques easily through step-by-step instruction / by Quarry Books (Gloucester, Mass.),issuing body.(CARDINAL)675114;
"Super Easy Quilting for Beginners is your best guide to learning how to quilt through easy, simple, engaging projects, so you'll have fun and feel successful while learning easy designs. Techniques and projects are all in full-color with step-by-step instructions and photos to teach essential techniques ... so you'll always feel confident. The briefest and most comprehensive beginner's book on quilting available, this book starts at the very beginning of your quilting journey: choosing fabric, quick cutting techniques, sewing seams, completing a quilt top, layering and basting, and both hand and machine quilting methods." -- Back cover.
Subjects: Pattern books.; Patterns (Instructional works); Quilting.; Quilting; Quilting;

Montessori inspired activities for pre-schoolers / by Ebisujima, Jo,author.(CARDINAL)833098;
Introduction -- A note about using glass -- About Montessori -- Work cycles -- How to present a lesson / activity -- Practical life -- Science -- Sensory -- 123s and ABCs -- Arts & crafts.Montessori Inspired Activities for Pre-Schoolers is perfect for you if you are you interested in Montessori but you cant send you child to a Montessori pre-school or do you love Montessori but cant afford to buy all the equipment, or maybe you want to supplement your childs Montessori education? Or you dont give a hoot about Montessori, and you are looking for activities for toddlers to keep your child quiet and busy so you can get your jobs done! Then this book is perfect for you, many of these activities are used in the Montessori classroom but dont use any specific Montessori toys or equipment which means you can set them up at home, at very little cost.
Subjects: Education, Preschool; Montessori method of education.; Preschool teaching;

Beginner's step-by-step coding course : learn computer programming the easy way. by DK Publishing, Inc.,issuing body.(CARDINAL)317714;
Coding skills are in high demand and the need for programmers is still growing. Covering three of the most popular languages for new coders, this book uses a graphic method to break complex subjects into user-friendly chunks, bringing essential skills within easy reach. Each chapter contains tutorials on practical projects designed to teach you the main applications of each language, such as building websites, creating games, and designing apps. The book also looks at many of the main coding languages that are out there, outlining the key applications of each language, so you can choose the right language for you.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Computer programming; Programming languages (Electronic computers); Scratch (Computer program language); Python (Computer program language); JavaScript (Computer program language); HTML (Document markup language); Coding theory;

Leather : history, techniques, projects / by Barbe, Josephine,author.; Arndt, Frank-Michael,photographer.;
Leather -- Tools and techniques -- Leather garments -- Handbags -- Home accessories -- Leather jewelry."Humans are the only species known to adorn themselves with a second skin. This extra hide, leather, can be smooth, soft, and cosmetic, or robust, resistant, and protective. For thousands of years this versatile material has provided the foundation for the manufacture of clothing, jewelry, and accessories. Josephine Barbe encourages the reader to use this all-purpose material in a variety of ways. Thirty-five projects include a fancy book cover, a comfortable pair of moccasins, a handbag guaranteed to attract admiring eyes, and many more. Valuable tips for purchasing and assembling leather are also provided. Written for artisans and aspiring designers as well as history buffs, it traces the development of three major tanning methods in ancient and modern cultures, including Egyptian, Moroccan, and North American, and teaches essential skills along the way including dyeing, embossing, and stamping. All the projects can be completed with a sewing machine and a few simple tools"--Page 4 of cover.
Subjects: Leatherwork.;

Awesome science experiments for kids : 100+ fun STEAM projects and why they work! / by Chatterton, Crystal Ward,1983-author.(CARDINAL)561197; Green, Paige,photographer.(CARDINAL)557723;
Includes bibliographical resources (pages 227-228) and index.How to use this book -- Science -- Technology -- Engineering -- Art -- Math -- Putting it all together."Loaded with 100+ kid-tested experiments in science, technology, engineering, art, and math--Science Experiments for Kids puts the STEAM back in learning. Getting kids excited about science can be difficult. Science Experiments for Kids provides young scientists ages 5-10 with hands-on experiments that teach them how to apply the scientific method. From the home laboratory of former chemistry teacher and blogger behind the Science Kiddo, Crystal Chatterton combines fun experiments with the hows and whys behind them in Science Experiments for Kids... From figuring out how quicksand works to turning a lemon into a battery, Science Experiments for Kids teaches young scientists how cool it is to be curious.!"--Amazon.com.5-10 years.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Activity books.; Science;

Preparing the next generation of oral historians : an anthology of oral history education / by Lanman, Barry Allen.(CARDINAL)281850; Wendling, Laura Marie,1958-(CARDINAL)281849;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 445-448) and index.pt. I. Foundations of oral history education. Foxfire and the Foxfire approach : excerpts from the publications of The Foxfire Fund. Inc. Studs's place in oral history education / Alan Stein and Marie Scatena -- Voices of experience : oral history in the classroom / Cliff Kuhn [and others] -- The oral history experience : a model for the use of oral history in education / Barry A. Lanman -- Remembering Virginia Sloan : teacher-student collaboration in oral history projects / Charles Morrissey -- Oral history : from sound to print and back again / Donald A. Ritchie -- Meeting standards / Glenn Whitman -- Fits and starts : oral history education at the Idaho Oral History Center / Troy Reeves -- Public oral history : reflections on educating citizen-historians / David King Dunaway -- Excerpts from oral history and the law : "teaching considerations" and "institutional review boards and the law" / John A. Neuenschwander -- pt. II. Oral history in elementary schools. Oral history projects in the elementary social studies classroom / Kathryn Walbert -- Creating contexts for studying history with students learning English / Irma M. Olmedo -- From the ashes : making meaning, meeting standards / Fran Chadwick -- Family stories and memorabilia : oral history projects in elementary schools / M. Gail Hickey -- Connecting the past to the present for students with special needs / Fran Chadwick -- The young, the old and something new : sixth graders learn from Alzheimer elderly / Laura M. Wendling -- pt. III. Oral history in secondary schools. Putting the actors back on stage : oral history in the secondary school classroom / Margaret Smith Crocco -- Teaching students how to be historians : an oral history project for the secondary classroom / Glenn Whitman -- "Long, long ago" : recipe for a middle school oral history program / Michael Brooks -- The grade eight Gifted and Talented Oral History Program : Baltimore County Public Schools / Joseph DeFilippo and Sandy Eades -- Turbulent times : grade eleven unit overview / Baltimore County Public Schools -- The family in the fifties : hope, fear, and rock 'n roll / Linda P. Wood -- pt. IV. Oral history in colleges and universities. Oral history : authentic task learning for the college classroom / Kimberly K. Porter -- Oral history in the undergraduate classroom : getting students into history / Erin McCarthy -- Values and methods in the classroom transformation of oral history / Ronald J. Grele -- Bringing the life stories of women into the classroom through oral histories and autobiographical texts / Lisa Krissoff Boehm -- All the worlds a stage : oral history performance in the classroom / David Sidwell -- Turning tragedy into theater : The September 11th Testimony Project / Amy S. Green -- Sierra College's "Standing guard" Japanese American Internment Oral History Project : oral history as an engine to the power of education / Debra Sutphen -- Preparing the next generation of educational administrators : an application of philosophy, theory and pedagogy in "real-world" settings / Patrick W. Carlton -- Destroyer escorts of World War II- "the little warship that could" / Susan Douglass -- Interviewing Radical Elders / Sandy Polishuk -- Learning oral history : reflections on a graduate school education / Jennifer Braithwait Darrow, Ronald Simon and John D. Willard V.Preparing the Next Generation of Oral Historians is an invaluable resource to educators seeking to bring history alive for students at all levels. The anthology opens with chapters on the fundamentals of oral history and its place in the classroom, but its heart lies in nearly two dozen insightful personal essays by educators who have successfully incorporated oral history into their own teaching. Filled with step by step descriptions and positive student feedback, these chapters offers practical suggestions on creating curricula, engaging students, gathering community support, and meeting educational standards.
Subjects: Oral histories.;

Playing with image transfers : exploring creative imagery for use in art, mixed media, and design / by Cerruti, Courtney.(CARDINAL)404653;
Getting Started : Materials and Transfer Techniques -- Purposeful Play : Imagery and Ideas for Projects -- Gallery: Exploring Transfers in Mixed-Media Artworks."Whatever art you practice, chances are you're going to come across image transfer techniques. These valuable techniques allow you to reproduce a unique image from any source and apply it to a myriad of surfaces. The options are endless! Playing with Image Transfers is a beautiful and helpful resource that will teach you the four image transfer methods: Packing Tape, Solvent, Medium, and Acrylic transfers, while highlighting basic methods and offering projects across a range of interests and applications. You'll learn how to make beautiful items, including gift boxes, albums, sketchbook covers, wall art, accordion books, and much more. Once you've mastered the techniques, you'll also explore multiple surfaces as a base for transferring - wood, fabric, paper, canvas, and book forms. A beautiful gallery will show the use of image transfers in a wide variety of high-end artistic works to get your creative juices flowing. The "Considerations" in each chapter offer suggestions on how a single project can be expanded or further adapted if you're looking to challenge yourself past the basics. By the time you finish this informative book, you'll be well-equipped to use your own images in your creative work. "--
Subjects: Transfer-printing.;

The hybrid tiger : secrets of the extraordinary success of Asian-American kids / by Huang, Quanyu,1951-(CARDINAL)592179;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-256) and index.The besieged city. Journey to the West ; Chinese education versus American education ; China's educational "earthquake" -- "Chinese-American" education. Tigers without a "tiger mom" ; Who still dreams the American dream" ; Chinese-American education : "co-core synergy education" -- Education can change God's will. To win or to have fun? ; Why do the Chinese have to "win" education? ; How do the Chinese "win" education? -- Developing kids' ambitions before discovering their interests. Should kids be able to choose their careers? ; Talents or interests? ; Should we make children eat broccoli? -- What does "parenting" mean in a Chinese-American family? Chinese parents and "sacrifice" ; turning power into authority? ; Chinese parents and "greed" -- The life union as a model for family. A "me" or an "I"? ; Carrying guilt versus carrying loans ; Independence versus filial piety ; All projects are family projects -- Other interesting phenomena in Chinese-American families. In order to gain, is it necessary to give up first? ; Physical or psychological punishment? ; Fish or fishing? ; What is the main responsibility of a student in the family?"Why do Asian and Asian-American students consistently perform so well on standardized tests? Why are students of Asian descent disproportionately admitted to America's top colleges? This informative and entertainingly written comparison of educational methods in America and China answers these questions and more, while assessing the strengths and weaknesses of each culture's distinctly different education systems. Education expert Quanyu Huang notes that both Asian and Asian American students excel early on at mastering lesson material and test-taking, whereas many of their non-Asian American peers do not perform as well. The author also points out that American students generally demonstrate far more creativity and independence than students in China, where conformity and rote learning are emphasized. This is evident from the American record of award-winning innovations and discoveries. By contrast, the Chinese educational system has not yet produced a Nobel Prize winner in science. For Americans to achieve more consistent academic success at primary and secondary grade levels, the author recommends a blend of the virtues inherent in both cultures. He says this is exactly what often gives Asian American students an edge. They have the advantage of an Asian heritage that drives them to succeed and an American culture that teaches them creativity and independent thinking. Above all, Asian families extol the virtues of education; this attitude is a key component in the success of these students. Drawing on his own experiences as an immigrant to this country in the 1980s, and as a parent to a son raised in the US, the author concludes by suggesting that Americans rediscover the immigrant attitudes of their ancestors several generations ago. Like Asian immigrants today, they too saw education as a ladder to success in American society. Students anywhere will thrive when their families reinforce the seriousness of education and help children develop the study and discipline habits that ensure academic success."--
Subjects: Asian American children; Children of immigrants; Asian Americans; Successful people; Asian Americans; Education;

The search for exoplanets [videorecording] : what astronomers know / by Winn, Joshua N.; Teaching Company.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 168-175) in course guidebook.Professor Joshua N. Winn, Massachussetts Institute of Technology.Lecturer: Professor Joshua N. Winn, Massachussetts Institute of Technology.As recently as 1990, it seemed plausible that the solar system was a unique phenomenon in our galaxy. Thanks to advances in technology and clever new uses of existing data, now we know that planetary systems and possibly even a new Earth can be found throughout galaxies near and far. We are living during a new golden age of planetary discovery, with the prospect of finding many worlds like Earth. Most of the thousands of planets we've detected can't be imaged directly, but researchers are able to use subtle clues obtained in ingenious ways to assemble an astonishing picture of planetary systems far different from our own. We are in the midst of an astronomical revolution, comparable to the Copernican revolution that established our current view of the solar system-and we invite you to take part. Embark on this unrivaled adventure in 24 lectures by a veteran planet hunter. Designed for everyone from armchair explorers to serious skywatchers, The Search for Exoplanets follows the numerous twists and turns in the hunt for exoplanets-the false starts, the sudden breakthroughs, and the extraordinary discoveries. Explore systems containing super-Earths, mini-Neptunes, lava worlds, and even stranger worlds. You also get behind-the-scenes information on the techniques astronomers used to find evidence of planets at mind-boggling distances from our home base. Learn how astronomers determine how many planets are in a system, as well as how large they are and the characteristics of their atmospheres.
Subjects: Films for the hearing impaired.; DVDs.; Astronomy.; Extrasolar planets.; Life on other planets.; Galaxies.; Planets.; Cosmology.;
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A framework for understanding poverty / by Payne, Ruby K.,author.(CARDINAL)635465;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-193) and index.Definitions and resources -- The role of language and story -- Hidden rules among classes -- Characteristics of generational poverty -- Role models and emotional resources -- Support systems -- Discipline -- Instruction and improving achievement -- Creating relationships.A Framework for Understanding Poverty was Dr. Ruby Payne's first book and the first book RFT Publishing Co. (now aha! Process, Inc.) published. It is fitting that the book and the company's history are intertwined. The central goal of the company is educating people about the differences that separate economic classes and then teaching them skills to bridge those gulfs. Framework is the method that delivers that message. Ruby's thesis for Framework is simple. Individuals accustomed to personal poverty think and act differently from people in the middle and upper economic classes. Most teachers today come from middle-class backgrounds. Economic class differences, in an educational setting, often make both teaching and learning challenging. Too often, teachers don't understand why a student from poverty is chronically acting out or is not grasping a concept even after repeated explanations. At the same time, the student doesn't understand what he/she is expected to produce and why. Ruby discusses at length the social cues or "hidden rules" that govern how we think and interact in society - and the significance of those rules in a classroom. Framework also illuminates differences between generational poverty and situational poverty. Ruby explains the "voices" that all of us use to project ourselves to the outside world and how poverty can affect those voices. Through the use of realistic teaching scenarios, Ruby focuses attention on sources of support, or resources, which might or might not be present in a student's life. Resources are important assets - things like mental stability, emotional support, and physical health - and the more resources students have in their lives, the better able they'll be to achieve their goals. Framework is a teacher's book. It draws on years of experience in multiple school systems, along with a wide range of academic positions. In this groundbreaking work Ruby Payne matter-of-factly presents the issues central to teaching students from poverty, then takes a pivotal next step by offering proven tools educators can use immediately to improve the quality of instruction in their classrooms.
Subjects: Poor; People with social disabilities; Poor; People with social disabilities; Poverty; Social classes; Poverty.;

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