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Tim O'Shei's first writing experiment came at age eleven, when he wrote a poetry book and submitted it to almost every New York publisher. He received several rejection slips (and not one contract) but he kept writing. More than ten years, a thousand magazine articles, and two books later, O'Shei näytä lisää is still a writer. He also teaches elementary school and gives his students the chance to do something he dreamed about: be published näytä vähemmän

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Tekijän teokset

Spies In Action! (2003) 31 kappaletta
Special Forces in Action (2002) 18 kappaletta
Kendo (Blazers: Martial Arts) (2009) — Tekijä — 9 kappaletta
Jujitsu (Blazers: Martial Arts) (2009) — Tekijä — 8 kappaletta
Karate (Blazers: Martial Arts) (2009) 8 kappaletta
Tae Kwon Do (Blazers: Martial Arts) (2009) — Tekijä — 7 kappaletta
Kung Fu (Blazers: Martial Arts) (2009) — Tekijä — 7 kappaletta
Muay Thai (Blazers: Martial Arts) (2009) — Tekijä — 5 kappaletta

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My Review:
I've always been fascinated by Princess Kiko, I remember my grandfather talking about her wedding to Prince Fumihito and my grandmother discussing her traditional kimono. My grandmother was a clothing designer and model before she married, so I would often hear about what the famous people were wearing.

This book gives an easily accessible recounting of how commoner Kiko became Princess Kiko of Japan. It briefly goes over her childhood--how she lived in America and Austria and could speak English and German well, her father being a professor and then her return to Japan to go to college for psychology.

Sprinkled throughout are meanings of words a child might not understand (especially in regards to traditional Japanese customs), a glossary, books kids can read to learn more about Japan and photos of Princess Kiko and her family.

Child's Reaction (age 8):
Jane* sat down and read the book with me while I was watching her the other day. She especially enjoyed all the pictures throughout--depicting Kiko's life before as well as pictures of her life after marrying Fumihito. She laughed when she heard how heavy Kiko's dress was (35lbs!), but was anxious to hear about her children (Kiko has 2 daughters and 1 son).

At the end of the book she asked me to help her look up more about the Princess and Japanese culture.

Overall: I think the book is a fun way for kids to learn more about a different culture. For a home library the price is perhaps a little steep, 17.99 for 32 pages, but as a resource at school or in a library I think the book is well worth the price.

(*)I obviously changed the child's name here.
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lexilewords | Dec 28, 2023 |
I would recommend this book to older students because it is factual and not as engaging for younger students. This book goes through facts of space and shows some pictures of space while describing it. This would be helpful in the classroom because it is a good resource for facts about space and is an easy read for students who are learning about space, but since it is factual and not as engaging I would keep it for the older students.
 
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alliewilber | 1 muu arvostelu | Apr 12, 2023 |
This book would definitely be better for intermediate ages. This is a non-fiction book that gives 101 facts about space and our exploration of the galaxy. This book would be great in the classroom as a resource during units about space, as well as independent reading for students who have an interest in this subject.
 
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LizzieC21 | 1 muu arvostelu | Mar 6, 2023 |
Kendo-The sword skills of the samurai come to life as kendo fighters execute fast-acting blocks and strikes to win competitions. Learn how fighters practice their skills and see if you have what it takes to be a kendo champion.

Martial arts-Fitness, mental discipine, and confidence are all required to excel in martial arts. Learn all about the origin of each technique and the skills involved in mastering it.

Contents

Chapter 1 The beginning of kendo
Chapter 2 Practicing kendo
Chapter 3 Mastering kendo
Chapter 4 Kendo competitions
Kendo diagram
Glossary
Read more (bibliography)
Internet sites
Index
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Teokset
59
Jäseniä
424
Suosituimmuussija
#57,554
Arvio (tähdet)
½ 4.3
Kirja-arvosteluja
7
ISBN:t
96
Kielet
1

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