The Young Child as Scientist: A Constructivist Approach to Early Childhood Science Education, Third Edition

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Excellence In A Small, But Expensive, Package.......2006-07-05

I only have one beef about this book: the price. This book is only 192 pages long but costs more than some 500 page hardback college books. Normally, it would kill this book's buying appeal. Fortunately, this is worth it. Hands Down.

Separated into three sections, this book begins in the most obvious place: understanding the scientific mind of child. It then moves to environment, curriculum, and stage-setting for scientific inquiry. Then it ends with the "how-to" about putting science in the early childhood classroom. Short. Sweet. Simple, but EXTREMELY Detailed.

You know the best part about this book? Again, its simplicity of words. You don't always need 600 pages to teach a teacher how to impliment a strategy in his/her classroom. Sometimes it takes a few pages (like this one).

Give it a try. It may be a little pricey, but I truly believe tha the superb content will soften that blow.

Thoughtful Education.......2000-12-04

Even though the title of this book indicates an emphasis in early childhood education, any teacher can find useful, thought provoking ideas. It is well written, to the point and for teachers who believe that children construct their own knowledge, very supportive. I believe the ideas in the book can apply to any area of teaching.

A Science Teachers Dream!.......2000-10-10

This book is perfect for an elementary school teacher or science teacher. The book talks about the underlying processes that enable each child to learn in their own unique way. Teachers can take the information presented in this book and prepare science lessons that support the learning capabilities of the children. This book also presents numerous case studies and scenarios that give readers a variety of lesson plan ideas while at the same time explain HOW AND WHY the lesson plans best support the children. I am an education major and have found this book to be a wonderful resource for my studies. I know that I will also use this book when I become a teacher and need to put some wonderful ideas into practice.

Party in a Box: The Story of the Sundance Film Festival

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Party in a Box: The Story of the Sundance Film Festival
Lory Smith
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ASIN: 0879058617

It's My Body (Children's Safety & Abuse Prevention)

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Good learning tool for tough subject
Teach Your Children
Very needed...
Excellent empowerment for any child
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It's My Body (Children's Safety & Abuse Prevention)
Lory Freeman
Manufacturer: Parenting Press
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ASIN: 0943990033

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Preschool children learn safe boundaries, how to distinguish between "good" and "bad" touches, and how to respond appropriately to unwanted touches. This book is a powerful book for enhancing self-esteem. Parenting Press's bestseller!

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Good learning tool for tough subject.......2006-02-21

This book is a great way to start teaching your kids about appropriate and inappropriate touching. This is a tough subject, and I didn't want to scare my little ones about this, and this book does a great job of showing children how to be assertive and say "NO" when someone wants to touch the child or wants the child to touch them.

Teach Your Children.......2005-03-25

This is a book with a message that cannot be stressed enough. One major message that cannot be overemphasized is that abusers are NOT always strangers. Very young children are provided with tools of empowerment in this book and I like the direct way this serious topic of improper touching is addressed. While the illustrations are somewhat bland and lacking in color, that still does not detract from the book's main message.

I like the examples of unwelcome nonsexual touches such as enduring hugs and kisses from somebody the child either dislikes or does not know; unpleasant variations on "acceptable" touches, such as a hug that is too firm. Good or acceptable touch is explored, such as holding someone's hand and kissing someone you like/love. A good point about doctor examinations is given - although check ups are never pleasant, it is important to discuss with children why the doctor needs to examine every part of their bodies to ensure good health with no intention to hurt. That is a special case, but it still needs to be openly discussed.

Many children love to test out their new-found powers and in reading this to a group of young children and telling them to practice declaring refusal is very effective. It is also very empowering. Being loud with an abuser will undoubtedly get them to back off as predators do not want to attract attention to themselves.

The drawback is that it can be somewhat awkward to explain to a relative or other trusted adult such as a neighbor why your child refuses a hug and expresses dislike for it, but honoring the child's wishes is paramount. For example, there are numerous cases where children with autism find hugs too overwhelming because of sensory stimuli. The onslaught of sensory stimuli can be the feel of the hugger's clothing; cologne/perfume smells; feeling constricted and scratchy beards can make hugs far from pleasant or welcome. Many nonverbal autistic children who flee hugs can have this behavior explained in this manner. I knew one child who ran from a relative because the relative was loud and booming and known to swoop down on children with raucous displays of affection. The child found the noisy display frightening and annoying. From that child's perspective, the hugger's behavior looked like an attack. Although hugs have gotten good press over time, scant attention has been given to "unpleasant" hugs and the rights of people who don't want them. Then again there is the child's personality. There are people who are not overly fond of hugs and find them restrictive, and intrusive.

The words of David Crosby from 1969, "teach your children... give them a code which you can live by..." is a good summary of this book.

This is indeed an excellent book to help people protect their children from possible abuse, sexual or otherwise. It is non-threatening and having the child/children participate by adding their voices to the work make it all the more effective.

In addition to this book, I highly recommend Linda W. Girard's "My Body is Private;" Sandy Kleven's "The Right Touch: A Read Aloud to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse" and Cornelia Spelman's "Your Body Belongs to You" and Peter Alsop's excellent collection of songs entitled "Songs on Sex & Sexuality," most particularly the song entitled "My Body." These are all family geared and outstanding teaching tools that will certainly go far in creating a safer environment.

Very needed..........2003-11-01

There are many plusses to this book. That it was even written and is available is a HUGE plus. It is a message that children need to hear...over and over and over...That it is their body. That they have the right to feel *good* or *not good* about what someone is doing to it...and that they can say that, LOUDLY.

I do wish it was more visually *interesting* as it really is geared to younger childen. It could use more color to keep up the interest. Unfortunately, I tended to lose my son's interest when I was reading this... When he was young a *message book* wasn't strong enough reason to sit still, he visually needed the pictures. That said, I still did read this when from time to time. I would just pick up where I *lost* him the previous time.

The importance of this message can't be underscored enough and I don't think that the lack of visual *punch* is enough of a reason to not buy this. On the contrary, I think you should find every way you can to teach this message to your children.

Excellent empowerment for any child.......2002-04-28

When I worked with abused kids, I came across a wonderful paperback book called "It's My Body" in which a little kid talks about how he/she (drawing is quite gender-neutral) likes giving and receiving some touches, like when Daddy holds his hand or when he climbs into Mommy's lap. He doesn't like giving or receiving some touches, like when GreatAunt Sally hugs him too tight or when someone he doesn't know very well wants him to give them a kiss. If he receives or is asked to give a touch he doesn't like, he says, "Don't do that. I don't like it!" or "I won't do that. I don't like it!" (I believe it mentioned some necessary touches like seeing the doctor...)

We took the book in to my son's pre-K and read it to the class, and all the kids got to chime in and say in a big loud voice, "Don't do that. I don't like it!" They loved it. It is a very non-threatening book, but it allows the child to practice noncompliance in a big loud voice with lots of approval from trusted adults.

Most child molesters select their victims based on the victim's compliance. A young child is naturally reluctant to refuse the demands of an adult. If you train the child from babyhood that he is not only allowed but encouraged to state his noncompliance with some demands on his body, you have given the child a tool to protect himself. A loud refusal attracts attention, which is the LAST thing a pedophile wants, and it may well scare off a predator.

Is it sometimes embarrassing for the parent? Yes! When GreatAunt Sally tries to hug your 3-year-old child and he loudly proclaims, "Don't do that. I don't like it!" you do have a little explaining to do.... When you reach out to give your four-year-old a kiss and he says, "Don't do that. I don't want kisses anymore," it is *very* hard to catch yourself and calmly say, "OK, it's your body and you have the right to decide that." (It was certainly hard for me!)

This is a wonderful book to help any parent make his child less vulnerable to abuse, either physical or sexual. It is very easy to read with your child, very non-threatening, and can be quite fun. I highly recommend it.

It's My Body review.......2000-01-27

This book is a good effort & very simply based. However, the illustrations are very plain & non-colorful. It was not very sucessful in keeping my child's interest & attention. It is not specific about good/bad-touch examples, but more about how one might feel about them. Unfortunately, I think a child's feelings are often quite confused in regards to this issue, especially when programmed in a continual incestual relationship. So, the message in this book might not be understood by a young child. It could be a helpful book in some cases, but I'm looking for something more helpful.

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Encyclopedia of Lories

Encyclopedia of Lories
Rosemary Low
Manufacturer: Hancock House Publishing
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ASIN: 0888394136

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Encyclopedia of Lories.......2000-03-15

This is a must have for any lory enthusist, from pet owner to breeder. Topics within the book are easily found and have been written in a clear and concise manner. In addition to the text, the clear and colorful pictures are worth the price of the book.

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Comprehensive but Poorly Organized and Written

Microbial Life
Jerome J. Perry , James T. Staley , and Stephen Lory
Manufacturer: Sinauer Associates
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ASIN: 0878936750

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Microbial Life captures the richness, the intellectual excitement, and present-day understanding of the role of the microbe in evolution, human health, and in our lives. It is written for sophomore to senior undergraduates who have a general understanding of chemical concepts and biochemistry. The coverage includes a brief historical background, evolution of microorganisms, components of bacteria and viruses, energetics, genetics, microbial diversity together with the role of microbes and viruses in human disease, immunology, the environment, and industrial applications.

Chapter summaries, review questions, and suggested readings reinforce key concepts, while boxes highlight recent or significant research, historical essays, and methods and techniques. An interactive Student CD-ROM is included with every copy of the book.

SPECIAL FEATURES of Microbial Life:

* a streamlined text deliberately shortened by ten percent to encourage students to read and grasp the concepts
* full coverage of all aspects of microbiology—the book can serve as a text for a course in Taxonomy or Environmental Microbiology
* a brand new art program completely redone with clear, understandable drawings and appropriate explanations provided by balloon captions
* expanded coverage of evolution of Bacteria and Archaea, structure and function, nutrition and growth parameters, and energetics covering both chemical and photoenergy conservation
* expanded coverage of all aspects of genetics including a new section on genomics
* viral structure and reproduction, up-to-date coverage of taxonomy, microbial diversity and ecosystems
* coverage of important aspects of immunology in a revised single chapter
* a chapter on the important area of beneficial symbioses and on host-microbe interactions
* updated and expanded treatment of the role of microbes and viruses in human diseases
* industrial microbiology and environmental microbiology covered in separate chapters

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Comprehensive but Poorly Organized and Written.......2007-01-06

This was the book assigned for my Microbio class. It does the job, but since it's poorly written you'll find reading this thing tiring. I didnt know any better so I assumed all Microbio books are like this one. WRONG! Read Clinical Microbiology made Ridiculously Simple. This is a book assigned to Medical/Dental students preparing for the Boards. It's not only very detailed, but organized and super easy to read. They include cartoons to help you memorize all those crazy bacterias and their pathogenesis.
Micro bio made simple is a must have for any microbio class.

If you take this class you'll have tons of lab work. We had 6 hours per week. Which should be a class in itself. Unfortunatly not only did we smell like crap from the crazy bacteria we cultured, but got no credits as well. But that said, Microbio is an extremely important class if you intend on going to medical/dental/pharm school. It'll make your like alot easier.

Lories and lorikeets: The brush-tongued parrots

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Lories and lorikeets: The brush-tongued parrots
Rosemary Low
Manufacturer: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co
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Geometry and Graphing: Reproducible Skill Builders and Higher Order Thinking Activities Based on Nctm Standards (Masterminds)

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Geometry and Graphing: Reproducible Skill Builders and Higher Order Thinking Activities Based on Nctm Standards (Masterminds)
Brenda Opie , Lory Jackson , Douglas McAvinn , and Nancy Ygnve
Manufacturer: Incentive Publications
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GEOMETRY AND GRAPHING GR. 4-8

ASIN: 0865303053

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Making Math Meaningful for Middle Graders. These five dynamic new books are designed to improve concept comprehension and skills mastery with meaningful practice materials that help students connect classroom learning with real-life situations. These repr

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Subtle yet effective
Not informative or what I expected

Loving Touches
Lory Freeman
Manufacturer: Parenting Press
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ASIN: 0943990203

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Part of Parenting Press's "children's safety" collection, this book explains the different kinds of touch that we all need. It shows a young child asking for loving touches at different times---after a fall, when a leg is scraped, when a toy breaks. With a few simple sentences and clear drawings, "Loving Touches" clarifies that we all need physical affection and shows how to ask for this affection safety and respectfully.

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Subtle yet effective.......2007-08-31

This books is great for young children who may or may not have experienced physical or sexual abuse. This book provides a sense of security to facilitate more discussion with a caring adult. Kids feel safe with this book and the book gets kids thinking of their own good ideas for coping with situations. The pictures may be a little bland, but many kids enjoy brightening pages up on their own!

Not informative or what I expected.......2006-02-25

I thought this would define what is right and not wrong in a better manner. Very brief and uninformative.

Lories and Lorikeets (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)

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A complete pet owner's manual

Lories and Lorikeets (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)
Matthew M. Vriends Ph.D.
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
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ASIN: 0812015673

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For the experienced and new pet owner, this manual is filled with the latest advice and information from seasoned professionals on keeping these colorful and lively birds healthy and happy. Thirty full-color illustrations and 40 instructive line drawings throughout.

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A complete pet owner's manual.......2005-11-20

Chapters include:
-Considerations before purchasing
-Understanding Lories and Lorikeets
-Housing
-Feeding
-Breeding Lories and Lorikeets
-If your Lory gets sick
-Identification and genus/species section

93 pages, colour photos as well as black and white illustrations

A definitive book on lories and lorikeets, the chapters on breeding are especially useful

Multiplication and Division: Reproducible Skill Builders and Higher Order Thinking Activities Based on NCTM Standards (Middle Grades Masterminds Riddle Math Series)

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Multiplication and Division: Reproducible Skill Builders and Higher Order Thinking Activities Based on NCTM Standards (Middle Grades Masterminds Riddle Math Series)
Brenda Opie , Lory Jackson , and Douglas McAvinn
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