books by Kris Bordessa (activities challenges discovery)

books by Kris Bordessa

books:

Great Medieval Projects You Can Build Yourself (Build It Yourself series)
Kris Bordessa

Nomad Press, 2008

History comes to life in this interactive guide to the Middle Ages, which explores the fascinating period leading up to the Renaissance—including siege warfare, markets and fairs, medieval medicine, and the feudal system—through numerous hands-on activities. From monastic life and castle living to the Crusades and the Plague, each section provides a vivid glimpse into the daily life of medieval Europeans and ends with one or more fun ...

Great Colonial America Projects
Kris Bordessa

Independent Pub Group, 2006

Team Challenges: 170+ Group Activities to Build Cooperation, Communication, and Creativity

10 reviews
Kris Bordessa

Zephyr Press, 2005

Upbeet, Creative, Fun!
I am a therapist at a child and adolescent day treatment for kids with emotional and behavioral issues. It can be difficult to find activities that seem to motivate and energize the kids. They enjoyed many of the activities in this book. The activities are very hands-on and involve a lot of working together to build things out of all kinds of everyday materials. I highly recommend this book.

Great Colonial America Projects
Kris Bordessa

Independent Pub Group, 2006

Great Colonial America Projects You Can Build Yourself! (Build It Yourself series)

4 reviews
Kris Bordessa

Nomad Press, 2006

A great resource
This is a really great resource! I wish it had been in print when I was a teacher. Most books on colonial America tend to be a bit dry. This one is visually appealing, lively and would be very useful if your child had to do a report or was just interested in this time period. It covers all the usual things like who the colonists were, what they ate, wore, did for fun and so forth, but it also ...

Tools of the Ancient Greeks: A Kid's Guide to the History & Science of Life in Ancient Greece (Tools of ...

3 reviews
Kris Bordessa

Nomad Press, 2006

Brings History Alive for Kids
What a nifty book! Not only do kids learn about the inventions of the Greeks, but how those discoveries help us today. Kids learn about Greek gods, philosophy, architecture, science, math, medicine, art, and even about the start of the Olympics. The "words to know" (ie: Sparta and acropolis) and the quiz questions (ie: What were the three uses of olive oil in ancient Greece?) sprinkled throughout ...