The Thirsty Moose

Big moose was so thirsty that he drank and drank. The river went down and down. All the other animals begged him to stop, but he refused, until a fly came along ...

Teaches the important principle of respecting others by telling the story of a moose who learns how his actions affect others when he drinks all the water in a river and leaves none for his fellow animals.

When a child is learning to read, every word counts. The Lightning Readers series is perfect for developing readers because it takes this into account. Unlike other leveled readers' programs, each book in this innovative, new series has a limited vocabulary of 150 words or less to give readers practice with essential sight words. Plus, the books have been professionally leveled by reading experts to ensure that the language and vocabulary is age-appropriate. The series features a variety of styles, including fantasy, fable, and rhyme, that will appeal to both reluctant and enthusiastic readers. Word lists and comprehension questions at the back of each book reinforce fundamental reading concepts used in classrooms nationwide. Humorous, high-interest stories and colorful illustrations make learning to read with Lightning Readers a truly electrifying experience!

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"Entertaining, disturbing, memorable, and sophisticated, this mortality tale will continue to haunt after the last pages are turned." – School Library Journal All Chris really wants is to be a normal kid, to hang out with his friends, avoid his parents, and get a date with Rebecca Schwartz. Unfortunately, Chris appears to be turning into a vampire. So while his hometown performs an ancient ritual that keeps Tch’muchgar, the Vampire Lord, locked in another world, Chris desperately tries to save himself from his own vampiric fate. He needs help, but whom can he trust? A savagely funny tale of terror, teen angst, suspense, and satire from National Book Award winner M. T. Anderson.

This book presents the latest advances on the incorporation of sustainability in higher education. Different aspects such as the environmental, economic and social are here discussed. Several examples illustrating how sustainability in higher education is being pursued in different countries can be found in this book. Case studies include institutions from Kosovo, Brazil, Portugal, UK, Canada and USA.

Bridging the world of reading instruction and applied cognitive neuroscience, this book presents research-backed reading instructional methods and explains how they can be understood through the lens of brain processes. Dispelling myths about neuroscience, Spence and Mitra explore how brain-based research informs literacy research in a way that is clear and accessible to pre-service teachers. Chapters address theories of reading, social-emotional learning, phonological processes, embodiment, multilingualism, reading comprehension, and more. Featuring examples of instruction and consistent "Did you know?" and "Food for thought" sections, readers will come away with a greater understanding of the reading brain and how neuroscience can facilitate effective instruction. Delving into the extent to which neuroscience can underpin reading research, this text is ideal for pre-service teachers, educators, and students in the fields of language arts and literacy, as well as cognitive neuroscience.

A lack of rain causes everyone on Bonnie Bumble's farm to be dry and thirsty, but when a little cloud finally blows past, Bonnie comes up with a clever plan that calls for interspecies cooperation.