Signs in My Neighborhood - Softcover

Lyons, Shelly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1620658895 ISBN 13: 9781620658895

Publisher: Capstone Press, 2013

Synopsis

Which signs can you spot in your neighborhood? Learning about signs found in most neighborhoods supports social studies standards for young learners. Kids can watch for street signs, traffic signals, and crosswalks while learning about the messages common street signs provide for them. Colorful photos and informational text will engage readers and help them become more aware of their communities.

About this title

About the Author:

Gail Saunders-Smith is an assistant education professor at Youngstown State University in Ohio. She is also an independent staff developer, writer, and editor. She presents nationally at conferences on literacy development and instruction and has written numerous articles, children's non-fiction books, and professional resources. Gail holds a B.S. and M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University and a M.S. in Administration and Supervision from Youngstown State University. She completed post-graduate work at The Ohio State University and earned a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from The University of Akron. Gail is a former classroom teacher, Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, and Reading/Language Arts K-12 Supervisor and Coordinator of State and Federal Programs for the Summit County ESC.

From School Library Journal:

PreS-Gr1-Children are introduced to a variety of neighbors (e.g., firefighters, librarians, and doctors) and learn how they teach, help, and serve the community. Readers are asked to think about where people live, how individuals travel from place to place, how to stay safe, and how to read signs around us. Short chapters, simple sentences, bold and colorful chapter headings and ample use of white space provide key decoding tools for emerging readers. The clear, large, color photographs portray diverse community members actively engaged in day-to-day living. The images not only create grabbing covers, but they also provide visual details that enhance understanding of key concepts and extend the texts. The layout is well balanced between illustration and text, helping students in their comprehension of each topic. α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1620658895
• ISBN 13: 9781620658895
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 24