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Young readers will definitely catch the bug when they see t ... Read more

Young readers will definitely catch the bug when they see this enticing, fact-filled invitation to explore the world of insects.A Junior Library Guild SelectionRight now, all around us, thousands of insects are doing strange and wonderful things: wasps are building nests, ants are collecting food, and dragonflies are readying for the hunt. But it’s not always easy to catch sight of these six-legged creatures: you have to know where to look. Guided by this book, readers will happily become insect detectives and find out just what those bugs are up to. Minimize

Feelings DetectiveTM helps all children understand their ow ... Read more

Feelings DetectiveTM helps all children understand their own feelings as well as the feelings of others. It is especially helpful for children who tend to misread social cues, including those who have been diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome or are at any other position on the autism Spectrum. Specific examples help players to link specific situations and thoughts with specific feelings. Feelings are the most basic building blocks of social skills. Without the ability to recognize feelings in themselves and others, children are not able to master social interactions. Although some children are naturally better at recognizing feelings than others, all children can improve their skills in these areas. Feelings Detective is a matching game. The Feeling Cards have only one feeling word on it, such as happy or frustrated. Players try to match these cards with the Feeling Talk Cards, which have examples of cognitive talk that reflect that feeling. There are two decks of Feeling Cards and two decks of Feeling Talk Cards. The red and blue cards are for younger players, generally grades 1 to 3, and the orange and purple cards are for older players, generally grades 4 to 6. Minimize

Originally published in 1929, Erich Kastner’s engaging tale ... Read more

Originally published in 1929, Erich Kastner’s engaging tale has delighted readers young and old, for generations. It’s Emil’s first train ride alone and he’s excited, and a little nervous.On the train, his fellow passengers are impressed with how polite and grown-up Emil is, and the man in the bowler hat offers him some chocolate—but Emil keeps checking his coat pocket, where he’s pinned the money that he is taking to his grandmother. Soon, though, Emil finds himself getting sleepy . . . and the next thing he knows, the man in the bowler hat is gone— and so is the money! With the help of some new friends Emil becomes a detective and tracks the thief through the city. With its enduring themes of leadership, courage, and teamwork, there are many lessons to be learned by the grownups and the children, alike, and the delightful illustrations by Walter Trier make this rollicking, heartwarming tale come alive. AUTHOR BIO: Erich Kastner (1899-1974) was one of the best-known international children’s authors of the twentieth century and was awarded the American Library Association Mildred L. Batchelder Award and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Emil and the Detectives was his first book and he was also the author of The Little Man,The Flying Classroom, and Lisa and Lottie, among others. Walter Trier was the celebrated illustrator of many children’s books. He illustrated several other of Erich Kastner’s children's books, including The Flying Classroom, Emil and the Three Twins, and Lisa and Lottie, among others. Minimize

There's number fun waiting everywhere--it just takes a math ... Read more

There's number fun waiting everywhere--it just takes a math detective, armed with these really cool, colorfully illustrated activities, to find it. Budding mathematicians can start the search by going on a cereal count and estimating how many pieces are in the bowl; staying on the lookout for shapes; or even becoming a "human clock." Measure your family and find out who has the smallest head or the biggest fist. Find lucky pennies with your birth year on them, play calculator or dice games, and keep a tally of all the things that happen in your house. Surprise your friends by proving that it is possible to walk right through a piece of paper. Ratios and measurements, probability, units of time and distance, powers of two, and simple geometry have never been so entertaining. Minimize

As Tara and Flynn are closing in on Dee Dee Broyles' killer ... Read more

As Tara and Flynn are closing in on Dee Dee Broyles' killer, a deadly new ghost begins to threaten them. It's just another day in Tara's lunatic life . . .All during the day at school, Tara kept picturing the moment when she and Nate would find DeeDee's grave. Even the classes she had with Flynn, who made everything fun, never seemed to end. By the time the last bell rang, she was fired up like a roman candle on the Fourth of July. She bolted from her seat, made a quick stop at her locker, and slipped out a side door instead of taking the front, knowing full well she was going to miss seeing Flynn. She didn't have time to delay or explain, and she had a feeling he wouldn't be all that thrilled in what she was doing. He was pretty cool about her psychic stuff, but digging for bodies fell way out of the realm of normal-even for her.Sharon Sala is the bestselling author of romance, suspense and historical novels for adults, and now, of the popular Lunatic Life mysteries for young adults. She's hard at work on her next Lunatic Life novel. Visit her at www.SharonSalaBooks.com. Minimize

Young readers will definitely catch the bug when they see t ... Read more

Young readers will definitely catch the bug when they see this enticing, fact-filled invitation to explore the world of insects.A Junior Library Guild SelectionRight now, all around us, thousands of insects are doing strange and wonderful things: wasps are building nests, ants are collecting food, and dragonflies are readying for the hunt. But it’s not always easy to catch sight of these six-legged creatures: you have to know where to look. Guided by this book, readers will happily become insect detectives and find out just what those bugs are up to. Minimize

1 String of Spaghetti + 2 Friends = A Noodle-Cooking, Crime ... Read more

1 String of Spaghetti + 2 Friends = A Noodle-Cooking, Crime-Solving Adventure!Sometimes Rico acts a bit odd -- his mom calls him a "proddity" -- but he's GENIUS at noticing little things nobody else does. Like a string of spaghetti stuck to the sidewalk. Or the big buckteeth of that boy in the blue motorcycle helmet. Or the strange behavior of the neighbors in his apartment building.Oscar is a true prodigy, with a high IQ and high anxieties to match. He's the one who wears the blue helmet -- to protect his precious brain! Oscar may have a lot of book smarts, but he needs Rico's help to face his biggest fears. And when other kids mysteriously start going missing, it's up to the two friends to use their noodles, keep track of the clues, and crack the case!Funny, sweet, and just the right amount of scary, THE SPAGHETTI DETECTIVES shows how two opposite, seemingly mismatched kids can put their heads together and be better as a pair. Minimize

Columbo - The Complete First Season TV detective fans rejoi ... Read more

Columbo - The Complete First Season TV detective fans rejoice: Peter Falk's rumpled and infallible Lt. Columbo joins the DVD precinct with a five-disc set that features the detective's first nine appearances for NBC. Though Falk as Columbo (no first name) made his TV debut in 1967, the detective had actually first appeared on an episode of the 1960-61 Chevy Mystery Show (Bert Freed played the role) written by veteran TV scribes Richard Levinson and William Link (The Fugitive, Alfred Hitchcock Presents). The pair turned the episode into a stage play titled Prescription: Murder, which was adapted into a TV movie in 1967 with Falk in the lead. NBC greenlit a two-hour Columbo pilot (Ransom for a Dead Man) in 1971, and the series was launched that fall as part of the NBC Sunday Mystery Movie, a rotating 90-minute program that alternated Columbo with episodes of MacMillan and Wife and McCloud (another Levinson/Link creation). Viewers were quickly won over by Falk's shrewd performance as he matched wits with a host of exceptional guest stars (including Gene Barry, Patrick McGoohan, and others), all of whom assumed that the disheveled detective would never figure out their "perfect crimes"; the popularity and quality of the original series allows Falk to continue to don the trenchcoat some 30 years later for occasional Columbo TV movies. All seven 90-minute episodes of the 1971-72 debut season are included here, along with Prescription: Murder and Ransom for a Dead Man; unfortunately, as the lieutenant himself would say, "Oh, just one more thing"--no extras are included in the set, but having these fine TV mysteries in one set should be reward enough for armchair sleuths. --Paul Gaita Columbo - The Complete Second Season Armchair sleuths, get out your trenchcoats: Universal has released the sophomore season (1972-73) of the classic detective series Columbo, starring Peter Falk as the sage but rumpled police lieutenant. As with the first season, there's plenty of star power in front of and behind the camera to abet Falk in these eight 90- and 120-minute episodes: John Cassavetes stars in the season premiere, Etude in Black, as a philandering symphony conductor, with Blythe Danner and Hollywood legend Myrna Loy in support; Oscar winner Ray Milland is a scheming orchid grower in The Greenhouse Jungle, co-starring Bradford Dillman and William Smith; Robert Culp and Dean Stockwell are a football team manager and owner, respectively, whose disagreements blossom into murder in The Most Crucial Game; and Jeanette Nolan offers stellar comic relief in Double Shock, which features Martin Landau as identical twins--one of whom has murdered their uncle. Performances by Richard Basehart, Laurence Harvey, Leonard Nimoy, Anne Francis, Anne Baxter, and Mel Ferrer also highlight the season; direction by small-screen stalwarts like Boris Sagal, Jeremy Paul Kagan, and Nicholas Colasanto ("Coach" on Cheers) and scripts by Stephen Bochco also bring quality and style to the proceedings. Sadly, no extras are available in this five-disc set, but the stellar image and sound quality (and lack of commercials) should appeal to series fans and newcomers alike. --Paul Gaita Columbo - The Complete Third Season Oh, just one more thing, mystery mavens--get ready to be mystified and entertained by the award-winning third season of Columbo, starring Peter Falk as the rumpled but unbeatable Lieutenant. Having taken home Emmys for outstanding limited drama and lead actor in its '71-'72 debut season, Columbo was again named best drama for its third season ('73-'74). The reason for the repeat success? The formula remained the same: intelligent, engaging scripts and direction, guest performances by top actors, and, of course, Falk at center stage as Columbo, the most unlikely of supersleuths, but unquestionably one of the sharpest (the role would later earn Falk three more Emmys between 1975 and 1990). The 10 episodes compiled in this two-disc set again feature top tal Minimize

Young readers will definitely catch the bug when they see t ... Read more

Young readers will definitely catch the bug when they see this enticing, fact-filled invitation to explore the world of insects.A Junior Library Guild SelectionRight now, all around us, thousands of insects are doing strange and wonderful things: wasps are building nests, ants are collecting food, and dragonflies are readying for the hunt. But it’s not always easy to catch sight of these six-legged creatures: you have to know where to look. Guided by this book, readers will happily become insect detectives and find out just what those bugs are up to. Minimize

Plays like an electronic version of Clue Each game is diffe ... Read more

Plays like an electronic version of Clue Each game is different; Each suspect has different answers to the solution Depending on who you ask, you will piece together the mystery A cerebral game thats lots of fun for analytical thinkers, Manufacturer: Ideal Minimize

Originally published in 1929, Erich Kastner’s engaging tale ... Read more

Originally published in 1929, Erich Kastner’s engaging tale has delighted readers young and old, for generations. It’s Emil’s first train ride alone and he’s excited, and a little nervous.On the train, his fellow passengers are impressed with how polite and grown-up Emil is, and the man in the bowler hat offers him some chocolate—but Emil keeps checking his coat pocket, where he’s pinned the money that he is taking to his grandmother. Soon, though, Emil finds himself getting sleepy . . . and the next thing he knows, the man in the bowler hat is gone— and so is the money! With the help of some new friends Emil becomes a detective and tracks the thief through the city. With its enduring themes of leadership, courage, and teamwork, there are many lessons to be learned by the grownups and the children, alike, and the delightful illustrations by Walter Trier make this rollicking, heartwarming tale come alive. AUTHOR BIO: Erich Kastner (1899-1974) was one of the best-known international children’s authors of the twentieth century and was awarded the American Library Association Mildred L. Batchelder Award and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Emil and the Detectives was his first book and he was also the author of The Little Man,The Flying Classroom, and Lisa and Lottie, among others. Walter Trier was the celebrated illustrator of many children’s books. He illustrated several other of Erich Kastner’s children's books, including The Flying Classroom, Emil and the Three Twins, and Lisa and Lottie, among others. Minimize

A cold case turns red hot, threatening to consume detective ... Read more

A cold case turns red hot, threatening to consume detective Peter Decker and his wife, Rina Lazarus in the spellbinding new thriller from New York Times bestselling author Faye Kellerman. Billionaire genius Genoa Greeves never got over the shocking death of her favorite teacher, Bennett "Dr. Ben" Alston Little, murdered execution-style and stuffed into the trunk of his Mercedes Benz. No arrests were ever made. Fifteen years later, the high-tech CEO reads about another execution-style murder. The case is eerily similar and Genoa offers the L.A.P.D. a substantial financial "incentive" if justice is finally served. Lieutenant Peter Decker resents having to commit valuable manpower to a fifteen-year-old open case. Still, the recent murder does bear a disturbing resemblance to Dr. Ben's case and Decker can't help but wonder about a connection. Decker's team of investigators includes his newly minted Hollywood detective daughter, Cindy Kutiel, while wife Rina Lazarus continues to be his backbone of support. Rina's worries and fears begin to build as past and present collide with a vengeance, catapulting an unsuspecting Decker closer and closer to the edge of an infinite dark abyss. A relentlessly gripping tale spun by a master, Faye Kellerman's The Mercedes Coffin races through a dangerous urban world, where truth and justice are fine lines between life and death. Minimize

Tommy Phan is a successful detective novelist living the Am ... Read more

Tommy Phan is a successful detective novelist living the American Dream in southern California. One evening he comes home to find a small rag doll on his doorstep. It’s a simple doll, covered entirely in white cloth, with crossed black stitches for the eyes and mouth, and another pair forming an X over the heart. Curious, he brings it inside.That night Tommy hears an odd popping sound and looks up to see the stitches breaking over the doll’s heart. And in minutes the fabric of Tommy Phan’s reality will be torn apart. Something terrifying emerges from the pristine white cloth, something that will follow Tommy wherever he goes. Something that he can’t destroy. It wants Tommy’s life, and he doesn’t know why. He has only one ally, a beautiful, strangely intuitive waitress he meets by chance—or by a design far beyond his comprehension. He has too many questions, no answers, and very little time. Because the vicious and demonically clever doll has left this warning on Tommy’s computer screen:The deadline is dawn.TicktockTime is running out.From the Paperback edition. Minimize

Discover the world of surveillance, "bugging", eavesdroppin ... Read more

Discover the world of surveillance, "bugging", eavesdropping and solving mysteries while creating a case profile! Use the binoculars, eavesdropping device, fingerprint identification kit and the secret invisible ink pen to assist you in developing your investigation. Watch and listen from afar with the special eavesdropping device and real binoculars. Use the invisible ink pen to write secret messages' use ultra-violet flashlight to read them! Use the plaster of paris, or the stamp pad for fingerprinting and view them with the magnifying glass. Keep track of your investigations in the detective's folder along with the crime case, fingerprints and surveillance sheets. Two pen ink cartridges included. Ages 8+ Minimize

5 Ws Detective is a sentence game that helps players solve ... Read more

5 Ws Detective is a sentence game that helps players solve silly cases by defining WHO did it, WHAT did they do, WHERE it happended, WHEN it was done and WHY it was done. Players work quickly to solve a clue, fill in the missing information and then write a sentence that summarizes case findings. Players can play against themselves and try to improve their score or play with others. This game develops word retrieval abilities, sequencing, and language abilities. Minimize

Poor Mr. Boddy has been shockingly murdered in his own mans ... Read more

Poor Mr. Boddy has been shockingly murdered in his own mansion. To win this game, you must become a roving detective, sniffing out the answers to the classic mystery questions: Who among Mr. Boddy's guests committed the murder? What was the murder weapon? (Lead pipe? Wrench? Candlestick?) Where did the murder happen? (Library? Conservatory?) Because the answers change each time, the game is constantly challenging. A gameboard map of the mansion, detective notepad, deck of cards, one die, wandering playing pieces, and a healthy dose of intuition will help players be the first to figure out the answers. Minimize

Animal Farm meets The Simpsons in this inventive twist on t ... Read more

Animal Farm meets The Simpsons in this inventive twist on the hard-boiled detective novel, featuring a world made up exclusively of cats, dogs, and one ruthless fox...Bull terrier Crusher McNash is a no-nonsense homicide detective who eats out of  the can and only bathes when his boss orders  him  to.  He’s  just  been thrownaboneaboutagruesome case involving Rottweilers torn apart by a savage killer, and the only lead he’s been able to sniff out is “an impression of movement” at the murder scene. Crusher suspects the killer is a cat, and there’s nothing he hates more than “the whole cream-lapping, wool-juggling, pajama-wearing, fence-sitting, bird-torturing, furball-coughing lot of them.” But he’ll have to start barking up a different tree if he wants help solving this case as his partner on this case is soymilk-drinking, pressed-suit- wearing Cassius Lap, an agent for the FBI (Feline Bureau of Investigation).As this odd couple puts their paws together, their investiga- tion takes them from the bow- els of the Kennel into the tony streets of Kathattan. Soon, they begin to uncover a vast con- spiracy involving a cat who has been trained as a super-killer, capable of growing in size and ferocity and killing any dog who gets in his way—and who may be working for a media baron fox. But they’ll need to unravel the conspiracy, and quickly, if they want to stop the next killing before it’s too late.Witty and irresistibly entertaining, this genre- bending mystery boldly mixes human and animal sensibilities in an entertaining satire of our cur- rent society. Minimize

GEOLOGY DETECTIVE INTRODUCTORY ROCK IDENTIFICATION and ST ... Read more

GEOLOGY DETECTIVE INTRODUCTORY ROCK IDENTIFICATION and STUDY KIT This complete hands-on Introductory Study provides clear directions, specimens and testing supplies to identify 20 unique rocks. The student will gain a basic understanding of rocks identification. Q. What will we learn? A. The student will learn testing procedures, geological vocabulary terms, worksheet tracking and learn to follow a scientific flow chart. Q. Can we reproduce the worksheets? A. Yes, you can make copies of any worksheet in the kit for your family or class. Q. Are the supplies included? A. Yes, the kit has everything needed to complete the identification process including 20 premium specimens (1"+ each). Q. How does the student identify the rocks? A. Combination of testing, visual assessment, worksheets and flowcharts to complete the identification. ************************************ Kit Includes: Rock Unit Study with Testing Directions and Worksheet Rock Flow Chart Rock Identification Chart Geological Vocabulary Worksheet Word Find Puzzle Fun Experiment Directions (use common supplies) Testing Kit (Glass Scratch Plate, Magnifier, Dropper, Penny and Nail) Pocket Mohs Scale Card ROCK SPECIMENS (20 pieces) - Each specimen is 1"+ - Nice size for testing! Bagged and Labeled for identification! IGNEOUS: RHYOLITE, GRANITE, GABBRO, BASALT, OBSIDIAN, SCORIA, PUMICE SEDIMENTARY: LIMESTONE, SANDSTONE, MARBLE, SHALE, COAL, JASPER METAMORPHIC: BRECCIA, SLATE, PHYLLITE, SCHIST, GNEISS, CONGLOMERATE, QUARTZITE WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD- Small Parts WARNING: Not for children under 4 years. Minimize

Yellow Shadows of Death by Robert Wallace A Robin Hood of ... Read more

Yellow Shadows of Death by Robert Wallace A Robin Hood of Chinatown turns killer-and as the hue and cry of the betrayed swells to the chorus of doom, the Phantom steps in to probe a blood-drenched, sinister mystery! * 128 pages * 7x10 * ISBN - 1-59798-161-3 * Emery Clarke Cover * Also included in this issue: * Concrete Evidence by Victor Spencer * The Blind Spot by Ray Cummings Minimize

TWO WORLDS, ONE WAR! Fight the enemy SWARM on two fronts! B ... Read more

TWO WORLDS, ONE WAR! Fight the enemy SWARM on two fronts! Battle with other Mechatars in the physical world and also venture online to bring peace back to the Mechaverse. Play more to level up your Mechatar and increase your robots power. The more you play, the stronger you get! With each mission you accomplish, online or offline, your Mechatar will evolve new skills, weapons and abilities that will help it perform in battle. You can play your Machatar solo or with friends. Alpha is the tactical leader. Alpha comes from the tribes of Zephyin, secretive and mystical deep thinkers who have followed a code of reason and logic for centuries. Alpha is the most patient and strategic of all the Mechatars, forcing his enemies into traps and unwinnable battles. Wrexx is an unusually gifted warrior. Wrexx lives his life for the fight. This warrior can frequently score cirtical damage points, but he is also a bit fiery and unpredictable. Kodar is a brutal and fierce combatant. When danger is near, Kodar natural armor advantage makes his enemies work overtime to inflict damage. Kodar is normally a fun-loving, outgoing and optimistic sort. Though it might be all fun and games off the battlefield, no one is more passionate about defending his friends and his turf when duty calls. The Mechantars features include: All Mechatars uses RF technology to communicate wirelessly with other Mechatars, including Wrexx, Kodars, and other Alphas. Use the included remote control to send your Mechator running across the room, to explore or seek out his adversaries. Use his powers to battle other Mechatars or invisible enemies! The Mechatars live in two worlds: Earth, and the Mechaverse. Each Mechatar evolves as they train with other Mechatars and battles the Swarm, in the human world and in the Mechaverse (accessible via free online play). They continually develop new skills and capabilities for never-ending fun! 3 Modes of Play - Drive Mode: Explore freely and fire weapons at will. B Minimize

TWO WORLDS, ONE WAR! Fight the enemy SWARM on two fronts! B ... Read more

TWO WORLDS, ONE WAR! Fight the enemy SWARM on two fronts! Battle with other Mechatars in the physical world and also venture online to bring peace back to the Mechaverse. Play more to level up your Mechatar and increase your robots power. The more you play, the stronger you get! With each mission you accomplish, online or offline, your Mechatar will evolve new skills, weapons and abilities that will help it perform in battle. You can play your Machatar solo or with friends. Alpha is the tactical leader. Alpha comes from the tribes of Zephyin, secretive and mystical deep thinkers who have followed a code of reason and logic for centuries. Alpha is the most patient and strategic of all the Mechatars, forcing his enemies into traps and unwinnable battles. Wrexx is an unusually gifted warrior. Wrexx lives his life for the fight. This warrior can frequently score cirtical damage points, but he is also a bit fiery and unpredictable. Kodar is a brutal and fierce combatant. When danger is near, Kodar natural armor advantage makes his enemies work overtime to inflict damage. Kodar is normally a fun-loving, outgoing and optimistic sort. Though it might be all fun and games off the battlefield, no one is more passionate about defending his friends and his turf when duty calls. The Mechantars features include: All Mechatars uses RF technology to communicate wirelessly with other Mechatars, including Wrexx, Kodars, and other Alphas. Use the included remote control to send your Mechator running across the room, to explore or seek out his adversaries. Use his powers to battle other Mechatars or invisible enemies! The Mechatars live in two worlds: Earth, and the Mechaverse. Each Mechatar evolves as they train with other Mechatars and battles the Swarm, in the human world and in the Mechaverse (accessible via free online play). They continually develop new skills and capabilities for never-ending fun! 3 Modes of Play - Drive Mode: Explore freely and fire weapons at will. B Minimize

TWO WORLDS, ONE WAR! Fight the enemy SWARM on two fronts! B ... Read more

TWO WORLDS, ONE WAR! Fight the enemy SWARM on two fronts! Battle with other Mechatars in the physical world and also venture online to bring peace back to the Mechaverse. Play more to level up your Mechatar and increase your robot's power. The more you play, the stronger you get! Mechatars evolve! With each mission you accomplish, online or offline, your robot acquires new skills, weapons and abilities that help it perform in battle. BATTLE: Online and Offline! PLAY: Solo and with friends! Kodar, Loyal Protector Kodar is normally a fun-loving, outgoing and optimistic sort. Yet, when danger nears, Kodar is a brutal and fierce combatant whose natural armor advantage makes his enemies work overtime to inflict damage. Though it might be all fun and games off the battlefield, no one is more passionate about defending his friends and his turf when duty calls. Wireless Communication to other Mechatars-Alpha uses RF technology to communicate wirelessly with other Mechatars, including Wrexx, Alphas and other Kodars. Remote Control Action- Use the included remote control to send Kodar running across the room, to explore or seek out his adversaries. Fire his weapons at other Mechatars or at invisible enemies! Evolving Cross-Dimensional Robots. Kodar lives in two worlds: Earth, and the Mechaverse. He evolves as he trains with other Mechatars and battles the Swarm, in the human world and in the Mechaverse (accessible via free online play). Kodar continually develops new skills and capabilities for never-ending fun! 3 Modes of Play Drive Mode: Explore freely and fire weapons at will. Battle Mode: Develop Kodar's fighting skills by battling with other Mechatars. Mission Mode: Pursue an epic battle against the evil Swarm and save the universe through dozens of challenging missions! Collect them all and help stop the SWARM! Ages 6+ Package contains: Robot, Remote Control, USB cable, $5 worth of Mechra (online currency) and Manual Minimize

Shows/episodes included: Mannix (1967) – My Name Is Mannix ... Read more

Shows/episodes included: Mannix (1967) – My Name Is Mannix and Skid Marks on a Dry Run. Burke’s Law (1963-1966) – Who Killed Jason Shaw. Dragnet (1951-1959) – The Big Trunk and Big Betty. Peter Gunn (1959) – Let's Kill Timothy and The Fuse. Checkmate (1962) – The Heart Is a Handout. Richard Diamond Private Detective (1957) – Merry-Go-Round Case, Picture of Fear, Double Jeopardy, Another Man's Poison Minimize

This is an essential resource for anyone designing or facil ... Read more

This is an essential resource for anyone designing or facilitating online learning. It introduces an easy, practical model (R2D2: read, reflect, display, and do) that will show online educators how to deliver content in ways that benefit all types of learners (visual, auditory, observational, and kinesthetic) from a wide variety of backgrounds and skill levels. With a solid theoretical foundation and concrete guidance and examples, this book can be used as a handy reference, a professional guidebook, or a course text. The authors intend for it to help online instructors and instructional designers as well as those contemplating such positions design, develop, and deliver learner-centered online instruction.Empowering Online Learning has 25 unique activities for each phase of the R2D2 model as well as summary tables helping you pick and choose what to use whenever you need it. Each activity lists a description, skills addressed, advice, variations, cost, risk, and time index, and much more.This title is loaded with current information about emerging technologies (e.g., simulations, podcasts, wikis, blogs) and the Web 2.0. With a useful model, more than 100 online activities, the latest information on emerging technologies, hundreds of quickly accessible Web resources, and relevance to all types and ages of learners--Empowering Online Learning is a book whose time has come. Minimize

Activities: 44 Teaches standards-based math as it develo ... Read more

Activities: 44 Teaches standards-based math as it develops students' reading, writing, and thinking skills! Description & Features Math Detective® uses topics and skills drawn from national math standards to prepare your students for advanced math courses and assessments that measure reasoning, reading comprehension, and writing in math. Methods Students read a short story that includes a chart, table, or graph. Next, they answer critical thinking questions to improve their understanding of the math concept and develop their critical thinking (comprehension) skills. Students can't just scan the story for answers-they must carefully analyze and synthesize the information from the text and the chart, table, or graph to explain and support their answers. Stories are age-relevant, high-interest, and show students that math is integral to everyday activities. Teaching Support Includes general and student introductions, a lesson that explains the concept of evidence, a chart of topics and key ideas to help select activities, and detailed answers. Features 44 activities Self-tutoring: quick or detailed instructions, hints, and explanations for correct and incorrect answers Self-grading Printable award certificates and fun reward games Saves unfinished games On-screen teaching guide and answer keys. Password protection Minimize