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The Laura Ingalls Wilder: Pioneer Woman primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions and bold print to index and glossary. The "Your ...

Laura Ingalls Wilder is the author of some of the best known books about life as a pioneer. In this enlightening biography, children will be able to read about pioneer life the way that Laura experienced it. Through striking images, fascinating facts, and easy to read text, readers will learn about what impact the Homestead Act and malaria had on the Ingall family, as well as the various types of homes they and many other pioneers had to live in, like dugouts and homes made of sod. This fa...

Rethinking Wilderness and the Wild: Conflict, Conservation and Co-existence examines the complexities surrounding the concept of wilderness.Contemporary wilderness scholarship has tended to fall into two categories: the so-called ‘fortress conservation’ and ‘co-existence’ schools of thought. This book, contending that this polarisation has led to a silencing and concealment of alternative perspectives and lines of enquiry, extends beyond these confines and in particular st...

This lively account of the making of Canadian English traces the variety's conceptual, social and linguistic developments from the twentieth century to the present. This book is not just another history of Canadian English; it is a history of the variety's discovery, codification, and eventual acceptance, as well as the contribution of the linguists behind it. Written by an active research linguist focusing on Canadian English, this book is an archive-based biography on multiple levels. Th...

Timely and accessible, this edited volume brings together leading scholars to discuss methods for supporting reconciliation, peace, and sustainable and social change in English language teaching. Around the world, peace and reconciliation are urgent themes that are inextricably connected to the study and practice of teaching English.The book features a diversity of voices and addresses pedagogies of peace, universal responsibility, and global interdependence in the domain of Englis...

Explore the Bible's wilderness events and imagery through a biblical-theological lensGod's people continuously show up in the wilderness throughout the pages of Scripture. The authors of this study interpret and reinterpret for new generations these scenes of restriction, isolation, and deprivation.Wilderness as a Theme in Biblical Theology looks at both the larger picture of Scripture and the specific texts that deal with wilderness themes. Studie...

Originally published by Charles Scribner's Sons in 1930, The Wilderness of Denali is a memoir of three years of hunting the area of Alaska surrounding Mt. McKinley. It is a classic of American adventure—a book written by a man who was willing to risk his life in pursuit of grizzly bears and the elusive mountain sheep. The account was written each night by campfire as Sheldon discovered what is still regarded as the most scenic wilderness in America.

Indian Legends of the White Mountains is a collection of Folklore from in and around the “Crystal Hills” of New Hampshire gathered from tales of old settlers and records in historical societies and town libraries. Included are: Chocorua Mount Washington The Giant’s Grave Nancy’s Brook The Red Carbuncle Ellis River Ellis River and Jackson, N. H. Moosilauke and the Pemigewassets Cold Streams Rogers’ Rangers and the Sack of St. Francis Legend of Eagle Mountain Captain Lovewell’s Fight with Pa...

The 'Survival Handbook' by the U.S. Department of Defense presents a thorough compendium of survival techniques designed for diverse environments, emphasizing practical skills needed for self-sufficiency in crisis situations. This handbook integrates a clear, concise writing style with visually engaging illustrations, ensuring accessibility whether in the wild or in training scenarios. The work is grounded in military training protocols, serving as a vital reference tailored for both civil...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discovering English Gardens: Inspirations for Nature Lovers This captivating guide invites you on a journey through the enchanting realm of English gardens. Explore verdant havens bursting with a symphony of colors, fragrant blooms, and serene vistas. From the grand formal gardens of stately homes to intimate cottage gardens, each destination offers a unique glimpse into the horticultural heritage and cultural charm of England. Dive int...

This edited volume provides a set of cutting-edge research on native-speakerism and how the concept of the native speaker is still present in the teaching of English as a global language.The chapters each take a critical stance on the concept of ‘native speaker’ and thus deconstruct it so that the reader can construct their own vision of language use, language acquisition, and language teaching in an unbiased way, detached from myths and fallacies that have permeated in language ed...

Content Knowledge in English Language Teacher Education provides original professional experiences and research accounts of teaching language in the specific context of English language teacher education programmes in diverse international settings, with contributions from Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Ecuador, Japan, Mexico, the USA and Turkey.The volume focuses on how teacher educators plan and deliver modules which help future teachers understand English as a syst...