Recounts the experiences of twenty-one families who homeschooled their children, exploring the various teaching strategies that were used and discussing why some worked and others didn't.—Baker & Taylor Read more about Real-life homeschooling : the stories of 21 families who make it work

Presents 24 creative projects inspired by works from famous artists who include James McNeill Whistler, Henri Matisse, Albrecht Dürer, and many others. An introduction to parents and teachers advises on how to use these books with children, and emphasizes that no prior knowledge of the subject is needed.—Baker & Taylor Read more about Art in action¹ : introducing children to the world of Western art with 24 creative projects inspired by 12 masterpieces

Presents a method for teaching reading combining elements of memorization, phonics, and whole language, which can be used to teach children and adults. Emphasis is on basics of memorizing a sight word vocabulary, phonics rules, and comprehension skills. "Silly Stories" illustrate phonics rules. Includes step-by-step directions for facilitating teaching individuals or groups. The author taught elementary children for 33 years, and has taught workshops for educators.—Book News Read more about You can teach someone to read : a how-to book for friends, parents, and teachers : step by step detailed directions to provide anyone the necessary tools to easily teach someone to read

Presents engineering projects and activities, including a catapult, a solar oven, and a bicycle.—Baker & Taylor Read more about Rosie Revere's big project book for bold engineers

Lily Lujan is known as Little Chanclas because she wears her chanclas, or flip flops, wherever she goes, especially to parties, so when the chanclas come apart while she is dancing at a family barbecue and Chewcho the bulldog eats one, Lily is inconsolable until Granny Lola arrives with a solution.
Suggested for ages 4-8 Read more about Little Chanclas