For most of the first half of the twentieth century, African-Americans were excluded from Organized Baseball. But their love of the game, and their desire to play could not be denied. Despite that ban, -blackball- was being played in just about every cow pasture and field available throughout the country. Black players criss-crossed the country in Negro League games and on barnstorming tours, bringing baseball to places where the Major Leagues never dreamed of going. Many gifted athletes never got the chance to compete in the Majors, until the door was finally opened in 1947 with the signing...
For most of the first half of the twentieth century, African-Americans were excluded from Organized Baseball. But their love of the game, and their de...
This book presents a series of practical activities designed to help teachers build an effective science curriculum for more able children. It focuses on: developing higher order thinking skills using conceptual language; directed activities relating to text for developing higher order skills; and in-depth study topics that emphasize a "real product" outcome. Activities range from short discussion topics and problems to solve, to whole-day masterclasses. Topics covered include: context enrichment - by team research/discussion and by visit plus follow-up work; general and science-based...
This book presents a series of practical activities designed to help teachers build an effective science curriculum for more able children. It focu...
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republ...
My Neighbor Below Introduces Groundhog Chuck Do you know your neighbors? All of your neighbors? My Neighbor Below invites readers young and old to step out. Step out, focusing on the lives sharing your surroundings. My character, Groundhog Chuck, awaits you, my readers, to step out. Welcome and be welcomed PO'B. From opposite shores of the Chesapeake Bay, author and illustrator collaborate bringing a charming tale of unlikely neighbors. Writer Pat O'Brien of Calvert County, Maryland takes his initial public step into the world of children's literature. Artist Candace Brush of Kent Island,...
My Neighbor Below Introduces Groundhog Chuck Do you know your neighbors? All of your neighbors? My Neighbor Below invites readers young and old to st...
