This collection of enlightening and stimulating articles, written by some of the most important figures in school librarianship, demonstrates how teacher-librarians, classroom teachers, and administrators can work together to create a 21st century school library media program. With topics that emphasize student success, leadership, partnerships, curriculum design, collaborative planning and teaching, literacy, 21st century skills, emerging technologies, and so much more, this compendium br...

The Adventures of Tecan The Adventures of Tecan is a story about a boy who is given a special gift that opens up a whole new and exciting world. From being caught in a smugglers cave to exploring shipwrecks, he and his friend, Jimmy, soar to new heights and adventures.

The Colorado River, running through Austin, Texas, and the area now referred to as Lake Travis, has always been a beautiful place to live. The early settlers found it suitable for farming and ranching--until it rained. The rain soaked up soil, and water upstream often engorged the land and washed out everything in its path. Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal created agencies that constructed hydroelectric dams for the Tennessee Valley Authority, and those were used as blueprints for th...

Celebrate Halloween with these spooky, creepy tales. On that darkest night of the year, when the veil between the ordinary world and the world of scares and imagination fades away, treat yourself to stories that thrill and chill you. Some tales are sweet as candy, some chill to the bone. Are the monsters real? Or just people in rubber masks?If you're up for a trick and a treat, curl up with these scary stories. Just remember to read with the light on!Table of Contents

Stars in the Darkness is a collection of stories about why being just matters, and what the ramifications are for individuals, groups, towns, countries, or even worlds if justice is not expected, encouraged, or enforced.The stories cover a wide range, from historical fiction to fantasy to alternate realities. Every tale, whether set in ancient Egypt, in a future where only the rich can afford to increase their children’s intelligence through genetic engineering, or about a man turn...

In the annals of space exploration, certain moments stand out not just for their scientific achievements, but for the mysteries they may hold. "The Simpkinson NASA Archive UFO" delves into one such enigma, that's centered around Scott Simpkinson, a pivotal figure whose career spanned the earliest days of NASA's space endeavors until his passing in 1996. As a leader integral to numerous NASA missions, Simpkinson left an indelible mark on space history, yet his most intriguing legacy may be ...