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Did you know that the white material on the outside of space shuttles was not metal or glass but actually fabric? Specialized quilts, two inches thick, covered the space shuttles and protected the astronauts from deadly heat and radiation. Jean Wright was one of the eighteen ""Sew Sisters"" who crafted these thermal blankets, mostly by hand, with incredible precision and skill. Capturing both the grandeur of space flight and the intimacy of a needle and thread, Sew Sister tells the story of Jean
Bim, a builder, and her brother Bom, a baker, live on opposite sides of town. All week long they work hard but when Shabbat comes, they celebrate the day together. A warm story of village life inspired by the well known song “Shabbat Shalom.” Song notes and lyrics included.
A sweet board book in which a little boy celebrates Shabbat by going for a walk, appreciating the blessings of those he meets on the way -- family, friends and animals.
She wears her heart on her sleeve. Parting is such sweet sorrow. Something wicked this way comes! We're all familiar with these sayings. But where did they come from? Introduce young readers to the treasures of William Shakespeare with Shakespeare Illustrated Classics. Each title tells the tale of a popular play and is sure to inspire further Shakespearian study!
Shall We Dance? offers readers an introduction to eight popular dancing styles. Each book examines the dance style's history, basic moves, and more. Each book also includes a special feature that provides step-by-step instructions on a simple dance move. This fun series is sure to make readers want to get up and dance.
Whether they are celebrating Jewish holidays or visiting Israel, Grover and his friends from Shalom Sesame are always ready to have fun! Grover floats in the Dead Sea and climbs Masada. He counts eight latkes and eight candles on Hanukkah. He dips apples in honey on Rosh Hashanah and goes to a seder at Avigail's house on Passover.
Where can you find a square at school? What kind of star can you find in the sea? Shape Hunters uses colourful photographs and easy-to-read text to take young readers on a trip through familiar environments in search of circles, triangles, rectangles, and more.
Nature is full of shapes. You can find a circle in a spider web, a rectangle in a bug's body, and a star in a blooming flower. Look around. What shapes can you find?
The Shapes series uses familiar shapes to help beginning readers identify concepts such as opposites, colors, counting, and more. Books use the Whole Language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition that builds recognition and confidence. Bold, colourful photographs correlate directly to the text to help guide readers as they engage with the books.
Learn what a circle is and what makes it special. Then, find this shape used in things all around you--at home, at school, and everywhere! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.