Homeschoolers - October 2021 |
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Did You Know... CKPL provides Bags of Books for homeschool and virtual learning families? Contact us with your curriculum needs and we will curate a book bag for you. You will be notified when your items are ready to pickup. Phone 519.354.2940 Email cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca Facebook Chat @CKPLibrary Text 519.401.7174 |
Titles for Kids at the Kitchen Table |
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The Highlights Book of Things to Do: Discover, Explore, Create, and Do Great Things by HighlightsLearn some of the best ways to do great things, from practicing the lost arts of knot-tying, building campfires, connecting circuits, playing jump rope, drawing maps, and writing letters, to learning how to grow a bucket garden.
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Wire It! by Caroline AllistonPerfect for budding engineers, this book contains 7 hands-on STEAM projects to help young readers learn about electrical circuits. Create a vibrating brush monster, a hand-held fan, and a steady-hand game, while exploring the real-world science behind each project. |
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The Robot Book: Build & Control 20 Electric Gizmos, Moving Machines, and Hacked Toys by Bobby MercerConstruct 20 easy-to-build robots for little or no cost using common household objects and repurposed materials. Learn how to turn a toothbrush, an old cell phone or pager, and scrap wire into a robot! Each hands-on project contains a materials list and detailed step-by-step instructions with photos. Explanations of the science and technology behind each robot—including concepts such as friction, weight and mass, center of gravity, kinetic and potential energy and more—are also included.
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A clear, precise, and comprehensive book that will give children the tools to build confidence in reading, writing, and comprehension through visual explanation. Learn when to use a preposition or pronoun and when to use a comma or colon, Each example provided is supported by a picture, making it accessible and easy to comprehend. |
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Sweden by Rachel A. Koestler-GrackDid you know that many polar bears live in Sweden? Learn more about the wildlife of this country, along with the geography, traditions, culture and daily life. |
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Colourful illustrations and simple labels make learning French fun.
From the basics to cool phrases, this book will give you lots to talk about! |
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Eat Up!: an Infographic Exploration of Food by Antonia BanyardEat Up! is a colourful infographic tour of fun food facts. Learn about agriculture and food processing. Gain insight into genetically modified foods, organic farming and marketing methods.
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12 Fabulously Funny Fairy Tale Plays by Justin McCory MartinStudents will have fun building essential reading skills with rib-tickling versions of beloved fairy tales turned into read-aloud plays! Even your most reluctant readers won't be able to resist these hilarious twists on their favorite tales - Spiderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bullfrogs, The Posicle Boy, Little Late Riding Hood, The Cheetah and the Sloth, Rafunzel and many more! Plus: Each play comes complete with instant discussion starters, vocabulary boosters, imaginative writing prompts, and a brief history of the fairy tale.
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