Critically acclaimed children's author Ann Alma presents two beloved books for young people, gathered together in this special bundle.Shortlisted for the Forest of Reading Silver Birch AwardIncludes:Under Emily’s SkyDuring a camping trip, 11-year-old Lee finds herself on a rough trail in a Vancouver Island forest. Halfway to an abandoned homestead, Lee trips and is knocked unconscious. She awakens in a strange world: all the ...

Chevy Goes to the Zoo is about an adorable two year old little girl, who goes to the zoo for the first time. Chevy loves all the zoo animals, and her favorite animal is the giraffe. Chevy has a fun day and she also gets chased by a peacock. Little Chevy has a kind heart and she loves her family and friends, and she lifts others up, because of her sweet spirit. In this beautiful children’s book, an amazing, vivacious little girl learns about zoo animals and lifts others up with her sweet ha...

During a camping trip, 11-year-old Lee finds herself on a rough trail in a Vancouver Island forest. Halfway to an abandoned homestead, Lee trips and is knocked unconscious. She awakens in a world unfamiliar – all the usual landmarks have disappeared and the terrain is unpopulated except for a strange trailer and a herd of dogs. Lee investigates only to find an ornery woman at an easel who says she’s Emily Carr, and a family from the Depression-torn Prairies illegally logging the island’s m...

Short-listed for the 1995 Silver Birch AwardEleven-year-old Josie Grun escapes from Communist East Germany with her mother and father one dark night in 1989 just months before the Berlin Wall comes tumbling down. Braving border guards, barbed wire, and rifle shots, Josie reluctantly turns her back on her best friend, Greta, and all that was once familiar. She crosses the ocean to join her uncle in Calgary, attempts to learn a foreign language, and overcomes the prejudices ...

This short story collection has students in eight grade through high school and the first year of college. Peer pressure, making new friends and going on new adventures are all topics. Several stories showcase neurodivergent students Sylvia and Mark and how they find their path in public school settings. Teen pregnancy is mentioned in the "Diaper Debacle" and in another, a suburban girl deals with subtle racism and challenges herself to confront it. Gifted and talented Elias and Molly have...

Departmental improvement is the key to whole school improvement. This book complements existing programs of professional development and training on both national and local levels.Heads of department and subject leaders in secondary schools will find this professional handbook essential for planning in-service training, improving the effectiveness of the department, and developing personal leadership abilities.This book combines well-founded professional development theory ...

There's never a dull moment on Hazel Tree Farm!Peter is hard at work training sheepdog Blue for the trials at the Ballynoe Fair, while Kate – who wants to be a vet like her mam – has her hands full taking care of her cheeky pet hen, Hettie.But a trespasser is nearby, getting ready to strike. Hettie and Blue can sense it – can they warn the humans in time?The first book in the Hazel Tree Farm series, following the adventures of the Farrelly f...

She attended a one-room schoolhouse in the segregated South, and went on to earn a PhD with great distinction. Financial hardships and racial injustices drove her to strive to have a positive impact on the world life. With a foundation built on family and faith, she become a lawmaker in the Michigan House of Representatives.

As a retired lawmaker who advocated for health care reform, I witnessed the vast inequities in medical care and coverage that I and my mother received. The realization that my coverage was far more comprehensive inspired me to write this book. I aim to highlight these inequities that impact many seniors who, sadly, lack the support networks that my family was able to provide for our mother. I hope this book shows how to cultivate a healthy lifestyle to spare yourself and your loved ones fr...

Let’s be clear. We are all equal under the law. However, even in these more modern times that is not an absolute and still remains a distant ambition for many.In the days when Britain ruled the waves and bestrode the world as its policeman and plunderer in chief it also subjugated half of its own people to second class status. Women were chattel and property. There were some exceptions based on wealth and birthright but for the overwhelming majority your lot was to fall in with the...

Reflect on how best practice can be managed in care settings, develop your leadership skills and achieve your career goals with this new edition of Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care.This new edition of Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care has been fully updated to reflect the changes to the structure of the qualification. Covering all of the mandatory units in an easy-to-follow and thorough manner, this book is perfect for...

This book is a guide to the PTLLS Award (which has been replaced with the Award in Education and Training) and is a comprehensive introduction to teaching in a variety of settings. This includes further education, adult and community learning, work-based learning, the forces and offender learning and skills. It is easy to read with plenty of practical activities and examples throughout and the content is fully linked to the Teacher Training Standards.Please note: This book has since...