Adventure Education

Travel along with two international educators who take the leap and move to Gurgaon, India, to become principals at an Indian/International school. Excited by the opulent marble hallways and the grandness of the school, they quickly learn it lacks even the most basic supplies, like chalkboard erasers. The couple, however, make a go of it and ultimately adjust to the dizzying day-to-day life of Indian society where sacred cows stop for red lights, women wear glittery saris while planting rice, and dreadlocked sadhus go about renouncing all their worldly pleasures. Part memoir, part ...

Laura J. Moss, journalist and founder of Adventure Cats, and Lynn Bahr, a feline-only veterinarian, explores how to help cat owners understand a cat's perspective of their indoor homes, with practical ways to enhance cats' lives to the fullest and combat countless health and behavioral problems that result from indoor living, as well as raising the question: Should every cat live exclusively indoors?

Math Adventures introduces beginning learners to early math concepts including counting and addition, subtraction, measurements, and odd and even numbers in fun, narrative stories. Each title focuses on a key math concept and the role it plays in everyday settings and interactions. With a focus on math curriculum standards, tightly controlled vocabulary, and repetitive text patterns and sounds, children will learn key math concepts and develop learning skills.

HEDGEHOG HEARTS Join Jody and her delightful hedgehogs, Harold and Hazel, on a heartwarming journey of companionship, community, and conservation in "Hedgehog Hearts: Adventures in Nature's Tiny Wonders." This charming book chronicles Jody's experiences from adopting her first hedgehog to creating a vibrant community centered around these unique pets. Through a series of engaging stories, readers will discover the joys and challenges of hedgehog care, the thrill of seasonal outdoor adventures, and the importance of environmental stewardship. Each chapter is filled with humorous anecdotes, ...

With the decline of traditional journalism, there are precious few inquiring eyes watching government and the public service. How can any of us know how our tax dollars are being spent? But there is good news. For at least the past decade, governments at all levels have been busy publishing truckloads of data representing official policies and their outcomes. For the most part, that data is available in the public domain and just sits there, waiting for us to come and get it. This book was written with the hope and expectation that sophisticated data analytics tools can tame those ...

Long before his finest hour as Britain's wartime leader, Winston Churchill emerged on the world stage as a brazen foreign correspondent, covering wars of empire in Cuba, India, the Sudan, and South Africa. In those far-flung corners of the world, reporting from the front lines between 1895 and 1900, Churchill mastered his celebrated command of language and formed strong opinions about war.

This is a summary of Business Adventures (1969), a collection of 12 nonfiction stories about American business and high finance by journalist John Brooks. Each story explores a different subject, including eccentric leaders and their successes, failures, and legal quandaries.

"What Shall We Do Today? - The Shelter Adventure" Children's Educational Story for Ages 6-9 Perfect for Classroom Reading & Family Discussions About Pet Adoption Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya in their heartwarming new adventure as they discover the importance of animal shelters on National Pet Day! Following their farm visit, our curious trio becomes junior volunteers at Happy Tails Animal Shelter, learning valuable lessons about compassion, responsibility, and the joy of helping animals in need. In this engaging children's story, young readers will: Experience a day as animal shelter ...

We love learning new language skills. It can help us on holiday, and it can sometimes make our friends feel loved and accepted. On this adventure, we’re catching up with a pen pal who speaks Arabic. We’re going to learn some new words and phrases to help ask questions about what our friend like to do in their spare time.

Teaching kids about money isn't easy. So let Scott Pape, the Barefoot Investor, do it for you! Scott takes them on an epic, thrilling money ADVENTURE - with fun projects, inspiring stories from 45 kids, rewards and real-life stickers. It's easily the most unique finance book ever written. Kids will roll up their sleeves, get their hands dirty, and learn the value of a buck the old-fashioned way.

This program is intended for elementary-level Spanish students. Most of the vocabulary has been carefully selected to match vocabulary selections and grammar tenses appropriate for introductory Spanish textbooks. This easy audiobook version, in Spanish, is enhanced by reading the story. The book provides listeners with the enjoyable option of practicing the language while learning about the adventures of a student who wins a trip to Spain.

Greetings traveler! Do you have a deep desire for adventure? Are you a fan of dungeons and/or dragons? Have you watched your friends or favorite online creators play role-playing games like D&D or Pathfinder and thought, “I wish I could do that, but I just don’t know how, and now I am sad?” Then look no further, adventurer! Come and join me by the fire, and I shall teach you the ins and outs of RPGs.

Perfect for Ages 6-9: A Delightful Children's Educational Adventure Story Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a magical day of discovery and learning! In this charming installment of the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three curious friends embark on an exciting adventure that celebrates Great Poetry Reading Day, National Blueberry Pie Day, and Save the Frogs Day all at once! A Perfect Read for Elementary School Children Follow along as: Seven-year-old Imani, with her curious nature and bouncy curls, leads the way Gap-toothed eight-year-old Tommy asks his famous question: "What shall ...

In Academic Libraries: A Journey with Panyim and Nyakor, readers are invited to witness the transformative power of education as seen through the eyes of two young lovers from South Sudan. Panyim, an aspiring engineer burdened by academic challenges, finds an unwavering source of support in Nyakor, whose expertise in academia is only matched by her dedication to Panyim’s success. Set against the backdrop of the University of Juba, this narrative takes you through the hallowed corridors of academic libraries, both physical and virtual, showcasing the vital role they play in a student’s ...

Berlitz Kids' The Five Crayons is the introduction to the Adventures with Nicholas series. Featuring easy German vocabulary and simple sentences, this story teaches colors, numbers from one to ten, rooms and furniture, animals, weather expressions, means of transportation, location words, and more. The 60-minute program offers a catchy, thematically related song for each chapter. It's a fun learning experience for students, parents, or teachers.

Do you want to travel with ease and elegance getting what you need when you need it? This is the solution for your communication problems when you travel to Costa Rica!

This is the complete series. Part 1 (based on Volume 1) is intended for elementary levels. It uses basic vocabulary, primarily dealing with present tense. It requires active participation. Part 2 (based on Volume 2) is intended for listening at the end of the elementary levels or at the beginning of the intermediate level. Part 3 is intended for listening at the end of the intermediate level and for advanced listeners. It offers ample opportunities for writing, and developing classroom conversations.

A story about a star who gets lost trying to find her best friend, the Moon. She travels all over the galaxy while meeting new friends along the way. Will she ever find her friend? Only time will tell.

Halloween is here and everyone in the spirit, all except a boy named Rick. Rick has an anxiety disorder that causes him to have panic attacks when he is nervous or afraid, something that the other students like to make happen. They frighten him to cause these attacks, which Luis has noticed. He sees the pain that Rick is in and decides that he could use a little assistance from the Crow. As the Crow sees it, they like making Rick afraid. But it is Halloween, it’s Rick’s turn to make everyone else afraid.

Luis has been holding back his feelings for far too long, Valentine’s Day is coming and he decides that will be the day he will finally tell Colomba how he feels. Problems stand in his way though. Alex also wishes to make her his, as well as many other guys in the school. Luis is unsure of what to do, that is until he meets Lexi, a girl made fun of for how she looks. A girl who wishes that everyone would love each other no matter how they look. The Crow may have found the next soldier to help solve Luis’ problem, as well as his other problem, Silver Dove.