Shirley Raines

Explore the wonderful world of bees including honeybees, bumblebees, carpenter bees, and sweat bees Amazing facts accompany lyrical poetry and vivid photography to encourage children to engage in a multidisciplinary learning experience. Featuring extension activities and a glossary in the back pages, this book provides content for STEAM learning while offering visual appeal.

Explore the wonderful world of bugs including ladybugs, cockroaches, katydids, walking stick bugs, and more Amazing facts accompany lyrical poetry and vivid photography to encourage children to engage in a multidisciplinary learning experience. Featuring extension activities and a glossary in the back pages, this book provides content for STEAM learning while offering visual appeal.

Explore the wonderful world of bees including honeybees, bumblebees, carpenter bees, and sweat bees Amazing facts accompany lyrical poetry and vivid photography to encourage children to engage in a multidisciplinary learning experience. Featuring extension activities and a glossary in the back pages, this book provides content for STEAM learning while offering visual appeal.

Explore the wonderful world of bugs including ladybugs, cockroaches, katydids, walking stick bugs, and more Amazing facts accompany lyrical poetry and vivid photography to encourage children to engage in a multidisciplinary learning experience. Featuring extension activities and a glossary in the back pages, this book provides content for STEAM learning while offering visual appeal.

Dr. Shirley Raines, now a much sought after speaker, consultant, and author, earned her way from a humble farm in Tennessee to the office of the President of the University of Memphis as the first woman president of that institution. In this frank and heartfelt volume, Dr. Raines shares how this unlikely journey transpired. She describes challenges she faced and lessons she learned along the way that may encourage other young women to pursue careers as leaders, whatever the leadership title. She tells us about how special, loving people in her life guided and supported her along the way, including the touching story of how a professor saved her from giving up on her college education before she even got started. The narrative shows how Dr. Raines starting as a young woman prepared for every opportunity by doing her homework. Those around her who came to respect her described her as "spunky" and labeled her a "steel magnolia." Read how Dr. Raines developed successful relationships with famous and powerful people in every walk of life including other university presidents, high profile celebrities, state governors, and wealthy philanthropists. At the same time, discover how she never forgot the working men and women who served in support roles and kept the gears turning. This is a must-read for people, especially women, considering or pursuing a leadership role in education or related fields. And an enjoyable read for the rest.

Dr. Shirley Raines, now a much sought after speaker, consultant, and author, earned her way from a humble farm in Tennessee to the office of the President of the University of Memphis as the first woman president of that institution. In this frank and heartfelt volume, Dr. Raines shares how this unlikely journey transpired. She describes challenges she faced and lessons she learned along the way that may encourage other young women to pursue careers as leaders, whatever the leadership title. She tells us about how special, loving people in her life guided and supported her along the way, including the touching story of how a professor saved her from giving up on her college education before she even got started. The narrative shows how Dr. Raines starting as a young woman prepared for every opportunity by doing her homework. Those around her who came to respect her described her as "spunky" and labeled her a "steel magnolia." Read how Dr. Raines developed successful relationships with famous and powerful people in every walk of life including other university presidents, high profile celebrities, state governors, and wealthy philanthropists. At the same time, discover how she never forgot the working men and women who served in support roles and kept the gears turning. This is a must-read for people, especially women, considering or pursuing a leadership role in education or related fields. And an enjoyable read for the rest.

CREATIVITY AND THE ARTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN, Third Edition, is written for early childhood educators as well as those who work with children from birth through age eight. The book focuses on helping educators make the vital connection to the arts--including music, movement, drama, and the visual arts--throughout all areas of the classroom and curriculum, and on developing creative teachers who will be able to foster an artistic environment. Observations and photos of teachers and children demonstrate practical ways the arts can be used to help children reach their potential. Educators will find many ideas for open-ended activities that are important for the development of young children, and which will encourage them to think in new ways. Discussion of professional standards and recommendations allows teachers to be cognizant of goals that are important in the early years. Thorough in its coverage, the text speaks to children with special needs and cultural diversity, leaving readers with a complete information resource regarding arts in the young child's classroom.

There is nothing that children love more than a good story. Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s for the Primary Grades, Revised Edition connects ninety of the best children's books to early learning centers, stretching each story five ways with lively and entertaining activities that heighten reading readiness, sharpen comprehension skills, and expand the excitement of story time. This new edition takes everyone's favorite stories from the original book and adds new stories, refreshed activities, and online resources for expanding the story experience. Whether you are reading a classic like The Little Engine that Could or a new favorite like The Hello, Goodbye Window, this new Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s is sure to keep children captivated and learning long after you have turned the last page of the story.