Leave your fears of science behind! Respond to children's natural curiosity with over 600 teacher-created, classroom-tested activities guaranteed to teach your children all about science while they are having fun. The result of a nationwide contest, the GIANT Encyclopedia of Science joins our bestselling GIANT Encyclopedia series. Paperback.

So you really want a pet? The dog will turn your house into a gym if you don't walk him, the cat will join a gang if you don't bring it in at night, and the rabbit will begin looking like a walrus with nothing to chew. These humorous but cautionary tales show kids why they should be careful what they wish for… or at least be prepared for the responsibility. Paperback.

Includes: Cottage (14.5 cm x 14.5 cm x 1.8 cm. 4 pieces. Ages 2+), and car (Ages 2+).

The newly updated and expanded guide to raising a teenage with a attention deficit disorder is more comprehensive than ever. Thousands more parents can rely on Dendy's compassionately presented expertise based on the latest research, and decades of her experience as a parent, teacher, school psychologist, and mental health counsellor. Her book looks at key areas that make adolescence, an already challenging time of life, potentially more difficult for kids with ADD or ADHD: academics, dating, driving, socializing, and greater independence. Paperback.

Who's the expert on your child? You are! But, what if you need validation? What if you need support? What if you have questions? As a parent, you may assume others have it all figured out-that there is some kind of magic decoder ring or secret handshake that will give you the key to parenting. But if each child is unique, how can there be a one-size-fits-all guide to parenting? Although no one has it all figured out, Parents Ask, Experts Answer empowers you by offering, caring informed responses from a variety of trusted professionals. Paperback.

This remarkable collection of stories from early childhood settings illustrates what is possible when using an emergent curriculum approach. The stories tackle unusual topics, such as assessing the need for program rules, addressing the impact of a hurricane on classroom design, observing the empathy of toddlers, exploring children's ideas about sculpture, and appreciating a long-term, multiage project in an after-school program. Overall, what readers witness is a rise in the quality of practice that results when responding to emerging topics. Paperback.

Offers an innovative method to accurately document children's growth and development by observing them in the midst of their everyday activities. Used for years in programs across the country, this easy-to-use system helps teachers assess children's progress in four areas (Favorites, Friends, Family, and Developmental Milestones). Eight chapters include a complete introduction to the Focused Portfolios method, many step-by-step examples, and all the necessary forms for portfolio collection. Paperback.

This is a resource guide designed to be used with the ECERS-R and ITERS-R assessments. They provide important information on why each item is important, what is needed to meet the requirements of each item and how to score.

The Down Syndrome Transition Handbook helps parents prepare their child for independent adult life. It's full of practical tips and step-by-step instructions to help families envision their child's future, develop a transition plan, and implement it. There's also a wealth of information about adults in their twenties or thirties living at home who are still struggling with finding a job, locating housing, or establishing a meaningful life in their community, and who could achieve more independence with the right guidance and supports. Paperback.

RJ's having another bad day... His teacher wants him to work with bossy Bernice, messy Frankie, and Norma (who just sits and picks her nose) on a report about Egyptian mummies. After a frustrating school day with his “team,” RJ goes home to find only one cookie left in the jar. And his mom makes him share it with his sister! With the help of his coach, RJ learns that working as a team and sharing are skills needed not just on the soccer field, but in school and at home too! Paperback.