David Michael Slater
Author
Publisher
Simply Read Books
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
A brother and sister are bored and irritated visiting their grandfather. There's no TV, no video games or computers. Only books! Sent by their grandfather into the attic, they discover a dusty volume that is unlike all the others. When they open it, it expands into a giant map. As the map grows larger and larger, filling the attic, the children fall into adventures that take them all over the world, face to face with sharks, pirates, knights, even...
Author
Language
English
Description
An unapologetic critique of major flaws in the American education system.
David Michael Slater's We're Doing It Wrong is a thought-provoking dissection of the issues plaguing American public schools. Each chapter identifies a major problem in the education system, exploring its roots and repercussions. Unafraid to ruffle a few feathers, We're Doing It Wrong highlights defects in policy and theory, calls out administration, and questions long-held...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
To avoid Sharing Time, Milo hides in a book--actually inside it! He decides to fill the pages with the story of his life. But before he can begin, he finds a monster who'd prefer a story about eating boys! Can Milo outwit the monster and get back to safety before THE END? Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades P-4. The latest set of hilarious idiom-and pun-filled books from David Michael Slater includes...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
If Ned doesn't give his report on the common cold, Ms. Nosering will get her nose out of joint. But Ned has a head cold and his nose is running like never before. When it jumps off his face and runs through the school, he knows he's in for it. Can Ned stop his runny nose before he gets a failing grade? Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades P-4. The latest set of hilarious idiom-and pun-filled books from...