Best Selling Books by Nancy Day

This entertaining and highly readable book gives anyone writing in the sciences a clear and easy-to-follow guide to the English language. English is often regarded as one of the most difficult languages to master. Yet while the English language has a vocabulary of upwards of 500,000 words, it only uses nine parts of speech, and all of these words fall into one (or more) of those nine categories. Scientific English: A Guide for Scientists and Other Professionals, Third Edition contains many simple revelations like this that make effective scientific writing in English easy, even for those whose fluency is in another language. The book is organized around a basic guide to English grammar that is specifically tailored to the needs of scientists, science writers, science educators, and science students. The authors explain the goals of scientific writing, the role of style, and the various kinds of writing in the sciences, then provide a basic guide to the fundamentals of English and address problem areas such as redundancies, abbreviations and acronyms, jargon, and foreign terms. Email, online publishing, blogs, and writing for the Web are covered as well. This book is designed to be an enlightening and entertaining read that can then be retained as a practical scientific writing reference guide.

While the other kids happily bound into the classroom, Gabe stands with his mother outside the door, timid and unsure about walking into school. That''s because Gabe is the new kid at school and he doesn''t speak English. Gabe is from another country. With English as a second language, starting school felt scary and intimidating. How would he know what to do? What would the other kids think? The teacher goes out of her way to make Gabe feel welcome and encourages the other kids to celebrate diversity with empathy. But that doesn''t stop Johnny from going out of his way to be unkind. Chocolate Milk, Por Favor illustrates how actions speak louder than words and drives home the importance of celebrating diversity, kindness, inclusion and empathy. Because no matter what language you speak, kindness is the universal language of all. Learn how to celebrate differences in this powerful story and discover how chocolate milk plays a major role in the discovery of the real universal language. &⭐&⭐&⭐&⭐&⭐Heartwarming and real! "Every child should read this book. It can help children understand their feelings when they meet someone different from themselves and help them find a common ground." – Verified Amazon review This book is the perfect complement to other books in your home or school library that focus on ESL, diversity and empathy. Like the work of Bobbi Kates (We''re Different, We''re the Same - Sesame Street) and Shannon Olsen (Our Class is a Family.) Maria Dismondy is a sought-after author, publisher and public speaker. Although fictional, Chocolate Milk, Por Favor is based on a true story from Maria''s own life. This book comes with a free Reader''s Guide for children. The guide is available for free download from the Cardinal Rule Press website. Lesson plans, activities and discussion questions to allow parents, teachers and caregivers to explore the topic further and deepen comprehension.

Examines the First Amendment, the issue of censorship in publishing, schools, the arts and entertainment, and the Internet, and government involvement.

This pro/con book looks at how advertising works and how teens can avoid being manipulated by it. A history of advertising and the regulation of deceptive advertising is included within this book. Author Nancy Day also provides examples of the useful information some advertising provides while pointing out the subtle manipulation in advertising on television, in print, and on the Web. She encourages young readers to become more critical viewers of advertising and more discerning consumers.

Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life during the Civil War, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.

Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life during the Maya civilization, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.

Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in the American colonies, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.

Many people feel that without animal experimentation, we would be plagued by even more diseases than we are today. Others believe we have no right to sacrifice animals for any reason. Nancy Day considers both arguments, and includes a glossary, chapter notes, further reading list, and an index.

Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in ancient Greece, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.

Examines both sides of the debate over whether teens under the age of eighteen should be sentenced to death for committing murder.

Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in Europe during the Renaissance, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.

Identifies and discusses mosquito-borne diseases including how they are contracted, their symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in ancient Egypt, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.

Some say that T.V. has gone tabloid, that traditional journalism has been replaced by sensationalism. By examining various examples of broadcasting, such as newsmagazines, talk shows, and police dramas, the author shows how we are all influenced by, and how we in turn influence, T.V. programming. Explores the history of the media, from the first newspapers to today''s cable TV, and discusses ethics, violence, and politics within the medium of television. A list of ten suggestions on how to judge a show is included.

The author attempts to fairly present the opposing viewpoints in the abortion question. The book discusses the facts and realities of abortion, its history, ethics, opposing sides, alternatives, and compromises. Includes chapter notes, a further reading list, a glossary, and an index.

Describes the unique characteristics of creatures that live in the deep ocean, including the giant squid, lanternfish, tube worms, and jellyfish.--

Combines an animal name with the name of a musical instrument to introduce the letters of the alphabet, featuring a gorillute, a gorilla playing the lute, and a saxofox, a fox playing a saxophone.

In classrooms, hallways, and schoolyards across the country, violence is on the rise. This is an exploration of an unsettling issue which includes reasons for the violence and what can be done to control it. Also examined are personal experiences, the influence of gangs, school and community programs to deal with the problem of violence, and the social implications of this growing threat. Includes chapter notes, a further reading list, and an index.