books about: youngest     books:       The Youngest Templar: Keeper of the Grail: Book 112 reviews Michael Spradlin Putnam Juvenile, 2008 A Book for Templar Enthusiasts of All Ages When I was (finally!) able to get a copy of this book to review, I found it to be well worth the wait. The first in a series, the "Youngest Templar" chronicles the adventures of a 14-year-old orphan named Tristan and his adventures among the legendary Knights Templar. Although the book falls in the "young adult/fantasy" book genre, there is much to commend it for readers of all ages. From the ...             Talking, Drawing, Writing: Lessons for Our Youngest Writers3 reviews Stenhouse Publishers, 2007 Amazing Resource This book is WONDERFUL. It clearly lays out mini-lessons in a way that makes you feel like you are watching them in action. It lists trade books to use as examples to tie into workshop. The format of the book is very reader-friendly and is not overly technical. I love that it is centered on kindergarten writers, although it is certainly useful for other primary grades as well. There are also some ...             The Youngest Templar, Book 3: Orphan of Destiny Michael Spradlin Putnam Juvenile, 2010 Tristan and his companionsÑthe fiery archer Robard Hode and the assassin maid MaryamÑhave escaped to England. But tragedy has occurred to TristanÕs beloved abbey while they were on the Third Crusade, and RobardÕs home in Sherwood Forest suffers under the rule of the Sheriff of Nottingham. Many obstacles still prevent them from delivering the Holy Grail into safe hands. Tristan must defeat the evil Sir Hugh in one final battle. And he must learn ...             Fiend: The Shocking True Story Of Americas Youngest Serial Killer28 reviews Harold Schechter Pocket, 2000 Brilliant. Highly Recommended. I found this book both chilling and interesting. I will start by saying that I would not recommend this to people who have a weak stomach, as some of the crimes are described in gruesome detail. There were times when even I had to put the book down for a time and return to it later. It is interesting that, despite people's complaints about violence in today's youth, America's youngest serial ...             Teaching the Youngest Writers: A Practical Guide9 reviews Marcia S. Freeman Maupin House Publishing, 1998 PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER This is the best one of the best instructional models for teaching writing to the youngest of writers. It includes practical teaching strategies supported by sound teaching philospy. I wish it had been available when I began teaching 20+ years ago. I purchased it for a colleague who is a beginning teacher because I didn't want to part with my copy.             About the Authors: Writing Workshop with Our Youngest Writers8 reviews Katie Wood Ray, Lisa Cleaveland Heinemann, 2004 A Great Teacher Not only is this book chock full of sound advice, rationale, and examples (a good balance, too!), but Katie Wood Ray is a remarkable author herself and serves as a wonderful model as she writes about teaching writing. I read this book cover to cover during a pretty densely packed quarter at school and have gone back to it again and again as a rich resource.             The Youngest Templar: Trail of Fate9 reviews Michael Spradlin Putnam Juvenile, 2009 Adventure, templar, holy grail Reviewed by Ben Weldon (age 11) for Reader Views (9/09) "The Youngest Templar: Trail of Fate" by Michael P. Spradlin is the story of Tristan, a kind and hard-working orphan raised by monks, who is offered the opportunity to begin a new life when a group of Templar knights bound for the Crusades stops at the abbey for the night. As the squire to Sir Thomas, the leader of the band, Tristan ...             Lou's on First: The Tragic Life of Hollywood's Greatest Clown Warmly Recounted by his Youngest Child21 reviews Chris Costello St. Martin's Griffin, 1982 Interesting Anyone how loves the character , will love the book, a lot of interesting facts and anecdotes that let you know Lou in a different way.             Mary, Queen of France: The Story of the Youngest Sister of Henry VIII25 reviews Three Rivers Press, 2010 Mary Rose Tudor Mary Rose was the baby siser of the infamous Henry VIII. Many say she was also the most beautiful. She deffinately was never lacking in suitors. I get the impression that Jean Plaidy wanted to portray France's brief Queen as a precious and delicate flower, but one who was very sure and secure in her love from her older brother. Especially when she outright defied him and married for love after ...             My Youngest, There's No One Like You (Birth Order Books)6 reviews Dr. Kevin Leman, Kevin II II Leman Revell, 2005 My oldest loved it! My 7 yr. old and my 4 yr. old are always asking which we love the best.....and we always reply that we love them both the best! This book really explains the ways that the special birth orders have in our hearts....why the first born is always special b/c they were first, and why the younges is always special b/c they are the last baby (and why the middle is special- but we don't have one of ...             The Real Toy Story: Inside the Ruthless Battle for America's Youngest Consumers7 reviews Eric Clark Free Press, 2007 Amazing Toy Story The Real Toy Story: Inside the Ruthless Battle for America's Youngest Consumers by Eric Clark is a well researched investigation of the toy industry. Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: If It's February, It Must be Toy Fair Chapter 2: The Inventors Chapter 3: What Hasbro Wants Chapter 4: Barbie Goes to War: Battle of the Dolls Chapter 5: The (Vicious) Business of Toys Chapter 6: War of ...             Frank: The Story of Frances Folsom Cleveland, America's Youngest First Lady (Excelsior Editions)1 review Annette Dunlap Excelsior Editions/State University of New Yo, 2009 Frank reviewed Disclaimer: The author is my mother. That being said, I very much enjoyed this book. While a slim tome, it is packed with information, moves quickly and engages you from the beginning. Frank explores Frances Cleveland's adult life through letters, memoirs and newspaper accounts--providing strong first-hand accounts of the subject's life. A sense of who Frank was, her ideas, and her beliefs comes ...             Starting with Comprehension: Reading Strategies for the Youngest Learners1 review Stenhouse Publishers, 2005 A great resource! This book is a great resource for early childhood educators! I had the great opportunity to take a reading comprehension class from one of the authors, Ruth Shagoury. This book came in handy while planning for my own kindergarten class in how to implement comprehension strategies. I recommend this book to all pre-K and Kindergarten teachers!             The Youngest Science: Notes of a Medicine-Watcher (Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Series)5 reviews Lewis Thomas Penguin (Non-Classics), 1995 Autobiography of a lifetime in medicine This is an enjoyable book of a lifetime spent in the field of medicine. My favorite chapters were the early ones as Thomas looked back at what medicine was like early in this century, including what he remembers from his father's medical practice. This medical reminiscence differs from most other physician's writings in that Thomas has spent the majority of his career in research rather than in ...             Literacy and the Youngest Learner: Best Practices for Educators of Children from Birth to 52 reviews V. Susan Bennett-Armistead, Nell K. Duke, ... Teaching Resources, 2005 Essential Resource As a literacy researcher, teacher educator, parent and grandparent, I found myself captivated by this comprehensive text on emergent literacy. The authors show how parents and eary childhood specialists can make literacy learning accessible to all children through everyday practices, in a variety of settings. It is an excellent example for how to present research in application for practitioners. ...             The Last Princess: The Devoted Life of Queen Victoria's Youngest Daughter10 reviews St. Martin's Press, 2010 Very Deep Thank you, needed something to read on the trip to New York, this book recalled many old stories I'd heard as a child, loved it, will recommend to others. I travel a great deal, a week out of every month and so read, make notes and work on these trips. Its always nice to glance through a work and find something worth stopping to finish, very good, well worth the read and money. I shall look for ...             Yang the Youngest and his Terrible Ear29 reviews Lensey Namioka Yearling, 1994 third grade I recommend that you read Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear.By Lensy Namivka. The genre type is realistic fiction. This book is about a little boy called Yang. He has a terrible ear at music. Every time he plays he makes a loud screech. So he gets his friend Matthew to pretend that he plays at the recital. Yang's mom and dad find out that it is Matthew, so they get in trouble. At the ...             Keeper of the Grail: The Youngest Templar Trilogy, Book 11 review Michael P. Spradlin Listening Library (Audio), 2008 Be ready to be drawn in!!! What a wonderful story!!! I was completely drawn in and can hardly wait for the next installment! The narrator does an excellent job as well. Having checked this out from my local Library, I will purchase it to add to my collection.             Charley Whistlebrick and his League of Exceptional Youngest Sons - Excerpt from 2010 Amazon Breakthrough ...17 reviews Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, 2010 Fun to read with timeless appeal to young people Charley Whistlebrick and his League of Exceptional Youngest Sons is fun to read! Set in medieval times, it tells the intriguing story of a group of teenage boys and one girl, from different backgrounds, who decide to leave behind their predictable, unfulfilling lives to go on an exciting risk-taking adventure. Along the way, they each learn to focus on their individual strengths and work ...             Alabama's Youngest Admirals1 review Writers Service, 1991 The following is a copy of the summary on the rear cover of the book. This action-packed true story details the adventures of six teenage boys who, for 16 days and nights in the summer of 1957, drifted 385 miles down the Alabama River from Montgomery to Mobile on a 10 x 12 foot raft they built from scrap lumber and discarded oil drums. 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