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Easy crafts and activities like making crowns, Navajo bracelets, and a patchwork quilt, help introduce America's history, geography, symbols, and people.

stic world of reading--through play. Hauser's reading system builds on two basic conditions of childhood--a child's natural desire to discover his world and the unique ability parents have to influence that discovery.

A celebration of our country¿s history, geography, heritage, and symbols -- just perfect for our Americans ages 3 to 7! This book is packed with a wealth of fun activities that give kids tangible links to plenty of solid learning. Kids will: Put meaning to the words in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Declaration of Independence; Celebrate America¿s natural beauty and manmade landmarks; Rejoice in our diversity; Understand the purpose of our national symbols and celebrations; Meet some of our heroes; Discover our nation¿s values and our cherished freedoms; and Begin to realize the responsibilities that come with being an American! Illustrations.

Good Practice in Child Care offers comprehensive guidance for all early years workers and students. The text includes coverage of legal issues, examines the roles of various child protection agencies, and gives advice on how to work with parents.

Packed with examples of observation techniques, skills and documented examples, this text covers the child observation components of all major child-care courses, in particular CACHE CCE and DCE, NVQ Level 2 and 3 as well as BTEC.

Contains sixty-five activities that introduce readers to scientific exploration, including such subjects as weather, soil science, plants, color, and light.

Provides an introduction to the key issues. Including case studies, this work emphasises on key points, and includes glossaries explaining the key terms. Featuring tasks and activities that develop student's understanding, its test yourself quizzes enable them to track their own learning.

An essential guide to planning, management and evaluation of early years activities, this full-color new edition provides detailed descriptions of the important materials, additional equipment and the role of the adults for a full range of activity types. Activities are provided for a range of ages, and the book provides a clear focus on good practice and systematic coverage of equal opportunities, safety and resources.

This is the only book written specifically for those wanting to embark on a career as a nanny. It covers every aspect of nannying from the initial stages of finding a family through to financial matters, and provides excellent coverage of all areas of childcare within the family.