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Right Word Roget and His Thesaurus
What's a list-making boy to do when he can't think of just the right word? Peter Mark Roget made lists, organizing them by meaning—starting at age 8. Follow the life and journeys of this highly capable and inventive man who believed in the power of words and invented the thesaurus (which means treasure house and not dinosaur). Enhancing the engaging biographical storyline are myriads of vibrant collage illustrations created from watercolor and mixed media. Strewn throughout are enough words to go on your own vocabulary and synonym hunt (See if you can find it relisted on the book's end sheets). At the end, you'll find his life timeline is interwoven with concurrent world events and discoveries, a selected bibliography, as well as an additional reading list and works cited page. Winner of the 2015 Caldecott Honor and Robert Sibert medals. 42 pgs, hc. ~ Ruth
"Words, Peter learned, were powerful things. And when he put them in long, neat rows, he felt as if the world itself clicked into order."
For shy young Peter Mark Roget, books were the best companions and it wasn't long before Peter began writing his own book. But he didn't write stories; he wrote lists. Peter took his love for words and used it to organize his ideas and find exactly the right word to express just what he thought. His lists grew and grew, eventually turning into one of the most important reference books of all time.
This book is an inviting, visually engrossing portrayal of Peter Mark Roget and the creation of the thesaurus. Readers of all ages will marvel at Roget's life, depicted through lyrical text and brilliantly detailed illustrations. This elegant book celebrates the joy of learning and the power of words.
Beautiful Feet curriculum takes a multi-level, living book approach to teaching history, geography and world cultures, using easy to use Guides for the teacher and engaging, well-written literature for the student. The Guides provide book lists, chapter readings, discussion and research questions, background information, website links, answer keys, and more. See our website for lists of literature resources to accompany each guide. Most guides provide content for one year of study, with the exception of Geography through Literature and Western Expansion. The latter two are recommended to be completed together for one year of study. Numbers of lessons vary, and are scheduled 1 to 4 days per week. Recommended Timelines, Maps , or a Composition Book maybe available. See individual courses for more details. Timelines are cardstock and include the figures referenced in the study. Students will need to color, cut and assemble the timeline and figures. History and geography come alive with these well done literature guides. See our website for required books for each guide. Some guides and resources contain Christian content while others do not; contact us for additional information.
Introduce children to the fascinating and diverse world in which we live through delightful children's books. Modeled after the Charlotte Mason philosophy of notebooking, this study focuses on the 4 R's: reading, reasoning, relating and recording. Skills are age appropriate and gentle to engage and inspire children in the learning process. Geography, cultures, animals, folk tales and fables, music and art, are all covered, as are nature studies, poetry and recipes. Literature rich, the authors also provide additional literature and video resources to go deeper. Volumes are flexible for one semester (4 lessons/week) or one year (2 lessons/week). Beautifully illustrated with vibrant photographs and gorgeous art reproductions for the art studies. Black and white nature drawings are included and reproducible for individual families. Quality art supplies are recommended. Please note that a Japanese notebook, Tsubame, is recommended and sold by Beautiful Feet, but we currently do not offer it. ~ Deanne
Expand your world travels as you explore South America and Europe! In Europe travel through France, Spain, Italy, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, and Great Britain. While in South America, visit Ecuador, Chile, Peru, and Brazil. Theories about the origins of the universe are presented including creationism, big bang theory and evolution, and bio-logos/evolutionary creation. Biblical History connections included.
Product Format: | Hardcover |
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Brand: | Eerdmans Books |
Grades: | 2-AD |
ISBN: | 9780802853851 |
Length in Inches: | 11.25 |
Width in Inches: | 8.375 |
Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
Weight in Pounds: | 1 |