Bøger af Bill Martin

"Finally, here's a picture book that helps young children move beyond rote recitation of the Pledge to find meaning in its language. This is the book parents and teachers have been waiting for." - Booklist(starred review)"I led a pigeon to the flag" . . . "and to the wee puppet" . . . "one nation, and a vegetable" . . . What was that again? Children in the United States have been reciting the Pledge of Allegiance since 1892 - and for about that long, they've found its big words confusing. Beloved children's book author Bill Martin Jr., fellow literacy expert Michael Sampson, and Caldecott Honor-­winning artist Chris Raschka give America's children a hand and explain this patriotic poem once and for all. This paperback edition offers notes and suggested activities to help parents and teachers make this book even more interesting to and fun for children.

This spectacular follow-up to the bestselling "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" is "the" book for any child learning to count, with 101 numbers climbing an apple tree in this bright, rollicking book for youngsters. Full color.

A fast-paced book about two girls' basketball teams fighting for the championship."The Cardinals and Bluejays are in the final game of the championship. The tension builds as the clock ticks away. The score is tied at 44/44 with one second left . . . who will win the game?"New interest in women's basketball, including the 1996 Olympic team and the heavily watched 1996 NCAA women's championship, makes Swish! an exciting addition to the list. Bill Martin, Jr. and Michael Sampson have created an action-packed text filled with suspense. Illustrations by Michael Chesworth put the reader on the court as these tough players battle it out.

Oso polar, Oso polar, ¿qué es ese ruido? es el libro acompañante del clásico Oso pardo, oso pardo, ¿qué ves ahí?El texto simple y rítmico de Bill Martin Jr. invita a los escuchantes jóvenes a cantar junto a los sonidos de los animales en el zoológico, desde el rebuzno de la cebra hasta el trompar del elefante. El arte brillante e imaginativa de Eric Carle son la pareja perfecta para este texto divertido que mantiene a los niños y las niñas cautivos lectura tras lectura.

The beloved classic in a Spanish language edition.Edición en español del clásico libro ilustrado Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?. Bill Martin Jr.'s rhythmic text speaks directly to young children, and Eric Carle's gorgeous illustrations hold children enraptured reading after reading.With this translation of Oso pardo, oso pardo, ¿qué ves ahí?, Spanish-speaking and bilingual children will now be able to share the magic of the beloved Brown Bear and his friends.

In an old farmhouse, bathed in the light of a full moon, a young boy creeps to his bedroom window and looks outside. Was that a voice he just heard, or the hooting of an owl? There it is again:Come a little closer...Come a little closer...Listen to the night...There's music in the air...Beckoned by the voice, the boy sneaks downstairs, out the door, and walks toward the barn. As he gets closer he hears the sweet sound of a country fiddler and the rhythmic thumping of dancing feet. But who could possibly be having a barn dance in the middle of the night?

"Bright color . . . crisp . . . stylized shapes . . . This book begs to be read aloud."--"Booklist, " starred review. 1990 ALA Notable Children's Book; 1990 "Boston Globe/Horn Book" Honor Book; 1990 "Parents' Choice" Honor Book for Story Books; 1990 IRA/CBC Children's Choice Book. Full color.

As arguably the first knowledge-based business, book publishing provides an ideal setting for the study of challenge and opportunity. Through combining primary research with secondary analysis drawn from the relevant literatures, this title offers an informative account of business in the knowledge-based economy.

A story of Chieveley, a Berkshire village situated on the edge of the Downs, its schools, shops, farms, public houses, and sporting venues, and the changes which have taken place since the early 1930's, particularly the impact of the Second World War on village life with the influx of evacuees and military personnel.The book also includes anecdotes relating to many village characters together with some of their sporting achievements.

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Ideally suited to the board-book format, Here Are My Hands invites very young children to respond spontaneously and creatively as they learn the parts of the body. The rhyming text and bold illustrations do more than name the eyes, ears, nose, and toes. By featuring children of many different backgrounds, the book quietly celebrates the commonality of people around the world.

An examination of the work of one of the most creative groups from the progressive rock period, Yes. Unlike many books on rock music, this text does not focus on personalities, but concentrates on musical structures, lyrical vision, and the cultural and historical context of the band's music.

In the early 70s, many rock bands produced a series of adventurous and visionary works, often of epic length. In this text, the author argues that it is a musical and political mistake to ignore this period and examines the reception of the work and the ongoing impact of the trend.

Kitty Cat is distracted by many things as she gets ready for school in the morning.

Readers explore our home in this joyous tribute to the environment through poetic celebration of Earth''s colors, climates, and seasons. Panoramic photographs capture the majesty of nature from swirling deserts to curling ocean waves. Close-ups reveal quieter treasures like springy moss and sunlit leaves. Tying all these wonders together are the faces of children from around the globe, reflecting our shared connection to the planet. Readers will delight in the simple text and rich photographs that depict only a fraction of what there is to love about this earth.

In Volume Two in Open Court's "Creative Marxism" series readers have a rare opportunity to eavesdrop on a provocative, wide-ranging conversation between two lively intellects. "Marxism and the Call of the Future" reproduces an actual discussion between Bill Martin, a DePaul University philosophy professor, and Bob Avakian, the controversial leader of the Revolutionary Communist Party (RCP). Though the scope and relevance of Marxism is at the heart of this spirited exchange, the two also offer up a sharp-witted critique of George W. Bush and touch on animal rights, The Simpsons, secularism and religion, Bob Dylan, and the post-9/11 agenda of the United States.

This text explores how avant-garde rock emerged from the social and political upheaval of the 1960s - the same time in which rock music was becoming a more universal musical language, strongly associated with youth culture. The book traces the evolution of the musical genre to the present day.