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188 kr
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A powerful and vibrantly illustrated account of the resilience and dedication of the unsung Black heroines who played a major role in World War II. Perfect for fans of Hidden Figures, Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free, and Tyler Perry’s blockbuster film The Six Triple Eight. In 1944, the United States was facing a unique wartime crisis—too much mail! Millions of letters and packages, stacked from floor to ceiling, sat unsent in cold, dark warehouses, with no one to sort through the backlog and no way to deliver mail to the troops.Enter the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.Formed of Black women who had advocated fiercely for their right to enlist in the U.S. military, the “Six Triple Eight” battalion had one special task: sort and send the mail. It wasn’t easy, but the Six Triple Eight got to work!Putting in long hours to send out each piece of mail in record time, they had a four-word motto that powered them through: “No mail, low morale!” As they helped deliver support to the soldiers on the frontlines, these women proved there was nothing they couldn’t do! Former teacher turned multigenre writer and editor Tonya Abari and debut illustrator Lance Evans honor these women with a stunning nonfiction picture book sure to educate and inspire future generations.The Six Triple Eight is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
264 kr
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Christmas is just around the corner, and Khalil can’t wait to celebrate with his favorite traditions. He’s excited to search for the perfect tree, dance to festive jingles, and, of course, meet Santa. But after a classmate says his drawing of Santa isn’t quite right, Khalil is left with one important question:Is there a Santa like me? With inspiring text from Tonya Abari and warm illustrations from Raissa Figueroa, this story of a child's first experience meeting a Black Santa Claus story pairs holiday joy with the power of representation.
279 kr
Kommande
Your ultimate cheat code for turning play into learning progress Gameschooling For Dummies shows you how to make learning fun—because children learn best when at play. Parents and educators will get practical advice for turning playtime into brainpower, with board games, card games, video games, mobile games, and beyond. You'll learn how to teach STEM, the humanities, and life skills with activities that kids actually enjoy. This comprehensive, easy-to-follow book shows you exactly how to integrate gameschooling into classrooms and homeschooling curricula. You'll also get tons of user-friendly and age-appropriate game recommendations for each core subject area, increasing the fun factor in K-12 education. Learn what gameschooling is and why kids learn better through playIncorporate games into learning with ideas, instructions, and practical adviceGet 50+ game ideas that work for teaching any core subject to students of any agePick games that build skills like critical thinking, teamwork, and strategyFor anyone who wants to make learning exciting and effective, Gameschooling For Dummies helps you take learning to the next level.
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152 kr
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Celebrate Freedom Day with a vibrant, joy-filled journey through the history and traditions of Juneteenth! Discover the meaning behind this important celebration that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Follow Jeremiah and his family as they prepare to honour Juneteenth and show how they celebrate Black culture and history all year round. From community projects and visits to historic landmarks to learning about Black history and achievements, this beautifully illustrated book radiates Black joy and champions community spirit. When June 19 arrives, join the family as they: Pray and thank their ancestorsFly special flags and enjoy traditional Juneteenth recipes Attend the big town parade, then head home for a lively party with music and dancingFeast on Southern soul food, BBQ and Jeremiah’s famous red velvet cupcakes End the day with fireworks and heartfelt wishes for a happy Freedom Day Along the way, you will: Meet relatable characters and learn about important people and events that shaped Black history Write their own freedom song and create a freedom flag Bake delicious tea cakes for their Juneteenth celebration The book also includes 16 pages of extra content – history, crafts, recipes, activities and a quiz – to bring learning to life and deepen understanding of Juneteenth. Part of the Celebrations & Festivals series, this engaging picture book is perfect for families and classrooms. With its gentle, age-appropriate voice and stunning illustrations, it offers a joyful, informative introduction to one of America’s most important holidays. Discover other titles in this series: Christmas, Dia de Muertos, Diwali, Easter, Halloween, Hannukah, Holi, Luna