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Schecter, Ellen L. was born on March 6, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of George and Pearl (Grossman) Schecter.
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Now family members of all ages can participate in the Seder celebration with this traditional yet contemporary guide to the Passover ritual dinner. Illustrated step-by-step guidelines make participation a meaningful, hands-on experience for children and adults alike. Two-color illustrations.
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When Apache raiders attack the Hopi pueblo, a young girl must think fast--and run faster--to save her people. Will Huh-ay-ay's plan scare off the fearsome Apache? An edge-of-your seat adventure in four easy-to-read chapters.
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Sim Chung will do anything to help her father regain his sight--even dare to enter the underwater kingdom of the fierce river dragon. This beloved Korean folktale about a brave and beautiful young girl is perfect for the early independent reader.
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( FROM AMERICA’S MOST TRUSTED NAME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDU...)
FROM AMERICA’S MOST TRUSTED NAME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Every book in the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series is targeted at the individual abilities of children ages three to eight as they develop reading skills. LEVEL I (PRE-K to GRADE 1) books are perfect for reading aloud with children who are getting ready to read or are just beginning to read words or phrases. THE BOY WHO CRIED “WOLF!” A young shepherd tricks the townsfolk into thinking wolves are attacking his flock. He thinks his prank is funny, but what happens if a real wolf comes? Reading becomes a game with this delightful rebus retelling of the classic fable, perfect for children getting ready to read.
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(Treating a mysterious elderly woman with kindness, the ab...)
Treating a mysterious elderly woman with kindness, the abused Claire is rewarded when beautiful jewels begin falling from her mouth with every word, and when her cruel sister is selfish to the same old woman, she gets a slimy surprise.
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A humorous rhyming look at what happens when different creatures sneeze depicts zebras losing their stripes, cows flying over the moon, and more.
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(From America's Most Trusted Name In Early Childhood Educa...)
From America's Most Trusted Name In Early Childhood Education Every book in the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series is targeted at the individual abilities of children ages three to eight as they develop reading skills. Level 3 (Grades 2-3) books are designed for children able to read on their own. They also can be enjoyed as read-alouds. My Worst Days Diary Ever have one of those days? Mighty Mo has -- many of them. It's all here in her "Top Secret" diary. Read these hilarious accounts as she discovers even her worst days can lead to the best.
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(Is King Solomon really the wisest man in the world? The ...)
Is King Solomon really the wisest man in the world? The mighty Queen of Sheba visits the great King to share--and test--his legendary wisdom. Solomon's answers to Sheba's most challenging riddles prove that, to the wise, even small creatures can be great teachers. Inspired by a story from the Old Testament, this dramatic, splendidly illustrated tale is perfect for reading together.
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(From America's most trusted name in early childhood educa...)
From America's most trusted name in early childhood education. Every book in the Bank Street Ready to Read series is targeted at the individual abilities of children ages four to eight. The 3 interconnecting levels of the series are structured to grow along with a child's developing reading skills. When Apache raiders attack the Hopi people, a young girl must think fast and run faster to save her people. Will Huh-ay-ay's plan scare off the fearsome Apache? An edge of your seat adventure in four easy to read chapters.
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(Retells the Old Testament story in which Sheba visits Sol...)
Retells the Old Testament story in which Sheba visits Solomon to test his wisdom and recounts the traditional explanation in which he passes her final test with the aid of a bee.
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(Annie can't swim...yet. But with her mother's help and he...)
Annie can't swim...yet. But with her mother's help and her own imagination, she begins floating like a fish, paddling like a puppy, diving like a dolphin, and sneaking around in the water like a shark. An imaginative approach to learning how to swim that encourages children to overcome their fear of the water.
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Schecter, Ellen L. was born on March 6, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of George and Pearl (Grossman) Schecter.
Bachelor in English and Philosophy, Beaver College, 1966; Master of Arts in English and Comparative Literature, Hunter College, 1969.
Head writer, associate producer Reading Rainbow, Public Broadcasting Service/Lancit Media, New York City, 1979-1986;
co-writer, co-producer Miracle at Moreaux, Public Broadcasting Service/WQED, Washington, Pittsburgh, 1983-1985;
writer, educational consultant television series The Magic Schoolbus, Scholastic/Public Broadcasting Service, New York City, 1989-1990;
educational consultant, scriptwriter television series Allegra's Window, Topstone Production & Nickelodeon, New York City, 1992-1996;
executive producer video Voices of Lupus, Hospital For Special Surgery, New York City, 1991;
director Publs. and Media Group, Bank Street College of Education, New York City, since 1990. Teacher Upward Bound, U. Massachusetts, Boston, 1968-1970. Consultant, writer Civil Defense-Roms Virgin Sound & Vision, Los Angeles, since 1995.
Consultant I Can Read Civil Defense-Roms HarperCollins Interactive, New York, 1994-1995. Educational advisory television series Salty's Lighthouse, Public Broadcasting Service and Discovery Channel. Educational consultant Out of the Box television series, Disney Channel, 1997-1998.
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Member patient advisory board Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City. Director Bank Street Writers' Laboratory, New York City, since 1990. Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association, Writer's Guild of America, New York Women in Film, Society of Children's Book Writers/Illustrators.
Daughter of George and Pearl (Grossman) S. M. James M. Altman, September 27, 1980. Children: Alexander, Anna.