When Nikki Maxwell discovers that mean-girl Mackenzie is planning to spread rumours about Brandon in her school newspaper column, Nikki decides to join the paper to keep an eye on her. Assigned to the role of Miss Know-It-All, the paper's agony aunt, at first Nikki has fun answering letters from kids at school, but when her inbox starts overflowing, she feels in need of some help herself! Ca…
Every day in Mr. Wolf's class is an adventure... even when you have to stay home from school! Mr. Wolf's students are having a "writer's workshop" and are learning about personal narratives. Sampson doesn't think anything worth writing about has ever happened to him. But when he and Margot go for a bike ride one morning, he has an accident that gives him a new perspective, and he thanks his lu…
Making Music in the Primary School is an essential guide for all student and practising primary school teachers, instrumental teachers and community musicians involved in music with children. It explores teaching and learning music with the whole class and provides a framework for successful musical experiences with large groups of children. Striking the perfect balance between theory and pr…
Go on a musical journey around the world Discover the power of music and be inspired by cultures from all over the world with the Children's Book of Music. You'll find out how instruments are made and played and learn about the fascinating lives and achievements of great composers and musicians, from Bach to Bowie, Bjork, and Beyoncé. The book is packed with facts and photos highlighting…
A colourful information book filled with 100 fascinating and surprising facts. Which tunes could save a life, and which should come with a health warning? How do talking drums tell the history of Africa? What happens in your brain when you listen to music? Find the answers to these questions and more in this exciting book exploring all corners of the diverse world of music.
When did people start making music? What types of music are there? How are musical instruments made? The Do You Know?™ series provides in-depth looks at a wide range of popular subjects. Appealing to children who want to know everything, each thought-provoking book features: • 96 pages of engaging and educational answers to many popular questions • Hundreds of labeled full-color illustr…
A stunning illustrated book about the natural beauty of Mother Earth. Have you ever considered Mother Earth to be an artist? A shiny rock, the guiding tracks of a bird, a colorful sunset—what beauty do you see on Mother Earth? Award-winning Indigenous author, CBC journalist, and Poet Laureate of Saskatchewan (2021-2023) Carol Rose GoldenEagle brings readers a radiant tribute to the a…
Introduce kids to music, instruments, and rhythm with this adorable picture book for ages 3 to 5 Get little toes tapping with this delightful music book for toddlers! On every page, simple language and big, beautiful illustrations teach little ones about woodwind, string, brass, and percussion instruments. They'll learn what each one is called, how it works, the sounds it makes, and why it h…
Make music with this hands-on introduction to the four instrument families—drums, horns, strings, and voice—in this board book series by a world-renown music educator. What do a guitar, a harp, and a piano have in common? They are all strings! This first introduction begins with a simple explanation of what defines a string instrument. Young readers are then invited on a global explorati…