Rob Reid ist ein beliebter Autor, der sich darauf konzentriert, Kindern durch innovative Programme die Welt der Literatur näherzubringen. Er hat zahlreiche Bücher über Kinderprogramme verfasst, ergänzt durch Ratgeber und Bilderbücher, die darauf abzielen, das Leseerlebnis junger Leser zu bereichern. Mit seinen regelmäßigen Kolumnen in Fachzeitschriften und seinen landesweit besuchten Workshops setzt er sich leidenschaftlich dafür ein, Literatur für Kinder lebendig werden zu lassen. Seine akademische Tätigkeit unterstreicht sein Engagement für die Förderung der Kinder- und Jugendliteratur.
In "Hast du schon GEZahlt, Alien?" entdecken Alien-Anthropologen, dass die Menschen das Urheberrecht besitzen, während sie die großartige Musik der Erde genießen. Dies führt zu einer humorvollen Situation, in der die Aliens plötzlich Schulden bei der Menschheit haben.
Focusing on high-interest topics, this resource simplifies reading aloud to children and teens by offering curated titles and insightful context. It highlights engaging passages, making it easier for caregivers and educators to connect with young readers and foster a love for literature.
Peter presents images of the Australian landscape more beautiful than you've seen before. From the lush depths of our rainforests to the startling beauty of our deserts, the panoscapes in this book capture the essence of the Australian spirit magnificently.
A group of young Silicon Valley engineers builds a new global social network that becomes a sentient artificial intelligence with the personality of a Buzzfeed-crazed teen girl
New York City travel is hot: a record 30.2 million domestic visitors in 2002. Now in a fourth edition, Lonely Planet's guide to New York is 150 pages longer than previous edition, with expanded coverage of shopping, food, entertainment and neighborhoods. Native New York authors and specialist contributors show the insiders' New York.- Expanded practical coverage, "top 5" recommendations and passionate reviews- Fantastic neighborhood and themed walking tours- Two-colour throughout with full-colour maps and image sections- Smart new "City Life" section highlights contemporary culture"... it takes a book like Lonely Planet's city guide to remind us all over again what makes it so special."-Chicago Tribune
Engaging elementary school children with literature, this resource offers 18 innovative programs centered around themes that resonate with their interests, such as humor and adventure. Each program combines poetry, picture books, and excerpts from chapter books to create a lively experience that includes activities like dramatics, crafts, and wordplay. Reid provides guidance on adapting these programs for different age groups, making it an essential tool for librarians, teachers, and anyone looking to make literature exciting for kids in grades K-4.
California sunsets, Vegas jackpots, BC rain forests, New York energy - hit the wide open highways to the trip of your choice. Written by and for backpackers, this compact, detailed guide lets you go further, stay longer and pay less for the adventure of a lifetime. • GET THE INSIDE SCOOP - extensive eating, sleeping and drinking listings, themed highlights and travel-tested budget tips from an intrepid team of backpacking authors • FIND YOUR WAY - expanded itineraries and more than 100+ maps put you in charge of your journey • DIVE INTO ADVENTURE - outdoor activities chapter covers adrenaline rushes from mountain biking in Moab to skiing Whistler and diving the Florida Keys • SEE ANOTHER SIDE - cruise unexplored backroads, scenic byways, hip neighborhoods, diverse cities and vast national parks
Lonely Planet knows New York City. Our authors blanket the city researching where to indulge in just about anything you want, anytime, including the world’s best cuisine choices, Broadway theaters and avant-garde Chelsea art, Soho’s decadent shopping, Brooklyn’s Williamsburg and Park Slope, Central Park’s gathering spaces, offbeat outer borough adventures, and dozens of restaurants and bars where New Yorkers go to hang out, lay back and enjoy neighborhood life in one of the world’s truly epic cities. Written by three New Yorkers with three opinionated takes on the city they love, this guide will help you navigate your way like a local.
Provides information for the budget traveller on getting around Central America and recommends places to see, accomodations, and restaurants.
