Part of the NOW Classrooms series.Developed specifically for grades 9-12, this resource presents classroom-ready lessons that support the ISTE Standards for Students (formerly NET standards). Use the lessons, which focus on four essential skills (communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity), to take instruction and learning to the next level using technology. Each chapter includes strategies for developing authentic learning experiences and ends with di...

Inside a cozy nest, a tiny chick has just hatched from an egg. The baby bird cannot see, walk, or fly, but he is soon begging his mom and dad for food. Explore the world of a baby cockatiel!

It’s no surprise that the largest planet holds big appeal for little readers. From dozens of moons to a giant gas storm, there’s so much to learn about Jupiter! Kid-friendly diagrams and real photos from space help explain new concepts, and a glossary in the back covers key terms. There’s even a special fact file on Jupiter with everything kids will want to know! Recommended reading and a craftable activity are included for extra brain-boosting fun.

What animal defends itself by squirting blood from its eyes? Which creature covers its enemies in slime? And just why do some beetles smother themselves in poop? Be prepared to be grossed out and amazed by a world of disgusting animal defenses.

On a hot, dry grassland, a little chick has just hatched from his egg. The baby bird is a little wobbly, but he’s soon following his huge mom and dad as they search for food. Explore the world of a baby ostrich!

When you stroke a kitten, you feel its soft fur. When you put a forkful of scorching-hot food into your mouth, you feel a burning pain. All day, every day, your sense of touch is hard at work. Explore how your skin, nerve cells, and brain work as a team to help you feel the world around you.

On a sunny spring morning in a forest, a little baby has just been born. His mother gently licks him clean. Soon, he is trying to stand up on his thin, wobbly legs. Explore the world of a baby moose!

More than 60 pagan leaders and teachers describe in their own words what they believe and what they practice.• Addresses how Pagans view parenting, organized religion, and politics.• Introduces the wide range of possibilities within the neo-Pagan movement.• By Ellen Evert Hopman, author of A Druid's Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year; Walking the World in Wonder: A Children's Herbal; and Tree Medicine, Tree Magic.Who are the pagans and what d...

From the Fall Equinox and Beltane to celebrations of peace and justice, A Pagan Ritual Prayer Book offers more than 700 prayers for the rituals of life--from the sacred to the mundane. A companion to the popular A Book of Pagan Prayer, this handbook of rituals and prayers is organized thematically, making it convenient to use if one is seeking prayers for specific occasions, seasons, times of day, meals, or milestones. Included is an extensive section on the requisites of ritual and how to...

A comprehensive guide to a growing religious movement. If you want to study Paganism in more detail, this book is the place to start. Based on a course in Paganism that the authors have taught for more than a decade, it is full of exercises, meditations, and discussion questions for group or individual study.This book presents the basic fundamentals of Paganism. It explores what Pagans are like; how the Pagan sacred year is arranged; what Pagans do in ritual; what ...

Inspiration and Ideas for a Holistic Pagan LifestyleLive fully as a Pagan every day of the year, not only on full moons and holidays. With practical tips for integrating earth-centered spirituality into every aspect of life, To Walk a Pagan Path shows you how to:• Cultivate a meaningful Pagan practice by following seven simple steps.• Develop a sacred calendar customized for your beliefs, lifestyle, and environment.• Make daily acti...

Ronald Hutton is known for his colourful and provocative writings on original subjects. This work is no exception: for the first full-scale scholarly study of the only religion England has ever given the world; that of modern pagan witchcraft, which has now spread from English shores across four continents. Hutton examines the nature of that religion and its development, and offers a microhistory of attitudes to paganism, witchcraft, and magic in British society since 1800. Itspages reveal...