New Releases by Niki Walker

Batallas, protestas, enfrentamientos, huelgas. Escuchamos sobre ellos todo el tiempo. A primera vista, una batalla y una protesta no parecen tener mucho en común, pero en realidad son sólo dos formas de manejar una disputa. Uno utiliza la violencia, el otro utiliza carteles y piquetes. Pero ambos comienzan como un desacuerdo entre dos grupos de personas. Ambos son conflictos. Usando ejemplos del mundo real, ¿Por qué luchamos? enseña a los niños a reconocer las estructuras, los factores y las historias complejas que intervienen en la creación de conflictos, ya sean personales o globales, así como las similitudes entre ambos. Se les darán herramientas para buscar información, lo que les permitirá emitir opiniones informadas mientras aprenden a respetar que otros puedan tener opiniones diferentes.

Bienvenue a Sutton Station, l''un des plus grands ranch du monde, au beau milieu de l''Australie: si les animaux et la chaleur ne vous tuent pas en premier, c''est votre coeur qui pourrait bien lacher. Charlie Sutton dirige Sutton Station de la seule facon qu''il connaisse; comme son pere avant lui. Bien determine a garder la tete sur les epaules et son coeur a l''oeil, Charlie jure que la terre rouge et poussiereuse qui l''entoure (et qui l''isole) coule dans ses veines. Travis Craig, un etudiant americain en agronomie, debarque a Sutton Station pour decouvrir comment les agriculteurs gagnent leur vie dans l''un des environnements les plus rudes de la planete. Mais ce ne sont pas les paysages arides, brutaux et absolument magnifiques qui le captivent, c''est l''homme au coeur aussi aride que l''Outback.

A qualitative study exploring rural teacher perspectives on the impact of blended learning on students and teachers was conducted in Idaho during the Fall of 2013. Researchers from Northwest Nazarene University''s DOCEO Center in partnership with Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA) and the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) collaborated in interviewing, transcribing and analyzing responses from rural Idaho teachers on their perspectives of blended learning. Nineteen teachers were randomly selected to participate in the study based on the knowledge that they had participated in blended learning training provided by IDLA and were actively using blended learning in their classrooms. Eight teachers consented and participated in the semi-structured interview process conducted by members of the iNACOL Research Committee. The study sought to solicit teacher perceptions related to the following three questions: (1) What is your understanding of blended learning; (2) How has blended learning changed the way you teach; and (3) How has blended learning changed your students? Researchers at NNU''s Doceo Center evaluated and analyzed the results of participants'' responses. Eight significant themes emerged from the analysis, with the most frequently reported theme related to an increased level of student engagement in blended learning classrooms. Other significant themes related to teacher perceptions of students'' experiences in the blended learning classroom included a more personalized learning environment, the ability for students to be self-directed, the opportunity for students to create their own pace, and increased levels of student motivation. Significant themes emerged related to the teaching experience in the blended learning classroom. Teachers confirmed the role that blended learning plays in cultivating a student-centered environment, describing their role as facilitators of learning. In addition, teachers spoke to the importance of professional development in improving their quality of experience in implementing blended learning. Finally, teachers shared personal stories about the significance of just starting, of diving into the experience of creating blended learning classrooms. Results from this study were compared to a previous study conducted in Idaho (Werth, Werth, & Kellerer, 2013). Conclusions from this study supported many of the conclusions from the previous study including the positive impacts on students in the areas of motivation, student engagement, personalized learning and self-directedness. In addition, several of the themes reflect the positive benefits of blended learning on teachers as well, including an increased level of self-efficacy after "jumping in" and being able to meet the needs of individual students. "IDLA Blended Teaching Study- Interview Protocol" is appended.

Titre s''insérant dans une collection de guides pratiques visant à guider les enfants de six à dix ans dans le choix d''un animal de compagnie tout en les sensibilisant aux responsabilités que l''adoption entraîne au quotidien. Chaque opus s''ouvre sur une présentation de l''animal en vedette et de ses origines, suivie d''une rubrique "Est-ce un bon choix pour toi?", qui regroupe une série de questions stimulant la réflexion de l''enfant (et de ses parents) quant aux coûts, espace, dressage, allergies, etc., liés à l''acquisition d''une petite bête. La douzaine de doubles pages qui suit prodigue des conseils judicieux qui permettront aux jeunes maîtres de faire en sorte que leur compagnon s''épanouisse en santé et en sécurité.

Translation of: Spotlight on the United States of America.

Describes the country of Mexico, its people and its culture.

A basic introduction to the history, geography, climate, and culture of the United States.

Describes how hydrogen can be used to produce useful energy.

Explores the different ways we use solar power known as the power of the sun.

Examines biomass, biogas, biofuels, and the drawbacks to using biomass as a source of energy.

Children who have or want a pet kitten will enjoy finding out all there is to know about caring for kittens and cats. Simple text and bright images clearly cover all the basics.

Presents an introduction to the cultural and philosophical beliefs and practices of Native Americans.

Introduces the techniques, equipment, rules, and safety requirements of soccer.

Children who have or want a pet kitten will enjoy finding out all there is to know about caring for kittens and cats. Simple text and bright images clearly cover all the basics.

Beautiful artwork helps illuminate the daily lives of the Anishinabe, or first people, also known as the Chippewa or Ojibwa. Living in the Western Great Lakes region, the Anishinabe adapted to each season by changing camp locations to better suit the changing weather. Fascinating text describes clan life, different camps for different seasons, how wigwams and other dwellings were built, hunting, clothing, celebrations, and the roles of men and women.

People enjoy swimming for exercise and as a fun recreational activity. Swimming in Action will inform kids about the four basic strokes--freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, how and where to dive, poolside safety, rules, CPR, and the world of competitive swimming.

The world''s fastest racquet sport, badminton is an exciting and very demanding game. Full-color photography and engaging text help show kids how to serve, perform forehands and backhands, and keep score. They''ll also learn the differences between singles and doubles play.

Introduces the different skills and often difficult lives of women on the farm, in business, and on the plantation as the owner''s wife or as a slave in colonial America.

Well-to-do colonial women followed the fashion trends of 18th century Europe with the help of The Milliner. Beautiful color photographs and illustrations help depict old-fashioned gown and lace making, how clothing was custom made, and how laundry was done.

This book describes the requirements, training, tasks, and duties of astronauts and covers such topics as operating a spacecraft and living in space.

Introduces the techniques, equipment, rules, and safety requirements of soccer.