Patricia M. Cunningham

Sharon Arthur Moore

James W. Cunningham

David W. Moore

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Reading & Language Arts

Research-Based K-4 Instruction

This K-4 text follows the style of the successful Cunningham/Allington franchise. It is very practical with tons of activities and grounded on solid research. With new chapters on Fluency, Assessment, and a new organization this text offers the most current insight on thinking processes, on reading and writing as language, and on the importance of the affective domain. Other Books by These Authors: "Phonics They Use: Words for Reading and Writing, " Third Edition Patricia M. Cunningham, "Wake Forest University" ISBN: 0-321-02055-3 "Classrooms That Work: They Can All Read and Write, " Third Edition Patricia M. Cunningham, "Wake Forest University" Richard L. Allington, "University of Florida" ISBN: 0-205-35541-2 "Schools That Work: Where All Children Read and Write, " Second Edition Richard L. Allington, "The University of Florida" Patricia M. Cunningham, "Wake Forest University" ISBN: 0-8013-3246-X Reading and Writing in Elementary School Classrooms, 4e was well conceived and will only grow in popularity as more and more teachers seek support for the teaching of reading. The book is a great effort on the part of the authors. Professor Lee T. Person, Ed.D, Associate Dean for Education, "Ottawa University" Its clear that these authors know the research, know the history of reading instruction, and know the classroom. They have a keen sense of how to help the teachers move forward in understanding and implementing good literacy practices by utilizing new insights without being iconoclastic. Professor James Rooks, "Calvin College" The pedagogical elements of the text are excellent. One of the things I like best about the book is the inclusion of the appropriate activities within each chapter so that students can read about and practice the concepts first-hand... Professor Luther R. Kirk, "Longwood University" Author Bio David W. Moore serves as a Professor of Education at Arizona State University West where his teaching centers about literacy development. His publication record balances research reports, professional articles, book chapters, and books. Recent co-authored books include Developing readers and writers in the content areas: K-12 (4th ed.) and Starting out: A guide for teaching adolescents who struggle with reading. Patricia M. Cunningham is a professor at Wake Forest University in Winston Salem, North Carolina. In addition to university teaching, she worked for ten years in public school positions that included first-grade teacher, fourth-grade teacher, remedial reading teacher, curriculum coordinator and director of reading. Dr. Cunningham has published numerous research and applied articles. She is also the author of Phonics They Use and coauthor of Schools That Work. Along with Dorothy Hall, she developed the Building Blocks and Four Blocks frameworks for providing balanced literacy instruction in kindergarten and primary grades. James W. Cunningham is Professor of Literacy Education at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in reading and writing education. He has over 85 publications in professional books and journals, and has presented at many national conferences. He serves on the editorial board of four literacy research journals. Sharon Arthur Moore, Literacy Staff Development Specialist for the Osborn School District in Phoenix, Arizona, assists teachers in implementing best practices in literacy. She has published numerous books and articles and is a frequent presenter at national conferences. She has been an elementary teacher, Title I teacher, and university Associate Professor. "

Reading and Writing in Elementary Classrooms

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Science

Steam design challenges grades K-2

Frank Asch

A girl describes why she loves the Sun and the many ways in which it helps the earth and the life upon it.

The Sun Is My Favorite Star

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Robert Munsch

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

A young woman holds her newborn son
And looks at him lovingly.

Softly she sings to him:
"I'll love you forever
I'll like you for always
As long as I'm living
My baby you'll be."

So begins the story that has touched the hearts of millions worldwide. Since publication in l986, Love You Forever has sold more than 36 million copies in paperback and the regular hardcover edition (as well as hundreds of thousands of copies in Spanish and French).

Firefly Books is proud to offer this sentimental favorite in a variety of editions and sizes:

We offer a trade paper and laminated hardcover edition in a 8" x 8" size.

In gift editions we carry:
a slipcased edition (8 1/2" x 8 1/4"), with a laminated box and a cloth binding on the book
and a 10" x 10" laminated hardcover with jacket.

And a Big Book Edition, 16" x 16" with a trade paper binding.

Love You Forever

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Jim Knight

Coaching Ourselves and Each Other to Be More Credible, Caring, and Connected

Check out The Better Conversations trailer: https://youtu.be/y3FrWTXC8Uw “I thought I knew how to have a conversation; I’ve had millions of them. Some were good, others not so much so. But I want to have GREAT conversations, and Jim Knight has taught me how. The proof is in: better conversations are possible and the results are worth the investment.” --DOUGLAS FISHER Coauthor of Rigorous Reading and Unstoppable Learning Because conversation is the lifeblood of any school You don’t want this book—you need this book. Why this confident claim? Think about how many times you’ve walked away from school conversations, sensing they could be more productive, but at a loss for how to improve them. Enter instructional coaching expert Jim Knight, who in Better Conversations honors our capacity for improving our schools by improving our communication. Asserting that our schools are only as good as the conversations within them, Jim shows us how to adopt the habits essential to transforming the quality of our dialogues. As coaches, as administrators, as teachers, it’s time to thrive. Learn how to: Coach ourselves and each other to become better communicators Listen with empathy Find common ground Build Trust Our students’ academic, social, and emotional growth depends upon our doing this hard work. It’s time to roll up our sleeves, open our minds, and dare to change for the better of the students we serve. You can get started now with Better Conversationsand the accompanying Reflection Guide to Better Conversations.

Better Conversations

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Robert Greene

From the bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power and The Laws of Human Nature, a vital work revealing that the secret to mastery is already within you. Each one of us has within us the potential to be a Master. Learn the secrets of the field you have chosen, submit to a rigorous apprenticeship, absorb the hidden knowledge possessed by those with years of experience, surge past competitors to surpass them in brilliance, and explode established patterns from within. Study the behaviors of Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Leonardo da Vinci and the nine contemporary Masters interviewed for this book. The bestseller author of The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, and The 33 Strategies of War, Robert Greene has spent a lifetime studying the laws of power. Now, he shares the secret path to greatness. With this seminal text as a guide, readers will learn how to unlock the passion within and become masters.

Mastery

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LeBron James

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

NBA champion and cultural icon LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation's I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness. Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close. I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow's success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today. Featuring James's upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by New York Times bestselling artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best. Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Promise is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions.

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