New Releases by Niki Walker

Battles, protests, standoffs, strikes. We hear about them all the time. On the surface, a battle and a protest don''t seem to have much in common, but they''re really just two ways of handling a dispute. One uses violence, the other uses signs and picket lines. But both start as a disagreement between two groups of people. Both are conflicts. Since it''s impossible for people to agree on everything all the time, conflicts naturally pop up every day, all over the world. Sometimes they turn into full-blown wars, which can be a lot trickier to understand than the conflicts that pop up in everyday life, but every conflict has some things in common. Using real world examples, Why Do We Fight?teaches kids to recognize the structures, factors, and complex histories that go into creating conflicts, whether personal or global -- as well as the similarities between both. They''ll be given tools to seek out information, enabling them to make informed opinions while learning to respect that others may form different ones. From culture clashes and trade disputes to disagreements about how to govern, Why Do We Fight?insists that the key to fulfilling humankind''s wish for "world peace" lies in how we choose to deal with conflict and provides a genuine cause for optimism in the face of an at-times frightening world.

Por que conflitos acontecem? Por que conflitos acontecem? Notícias vinte e quatro horas por dia, jornalismo cidadão, internet, viagens internacionais. O mundo é um lugar grande, mas tudo parece mais próximo e mais acessível a nós do que nunca — incluindo conflitos e guerras. Esteja nosso país envolvido neles ou não, cada desentendimento, cada impasse, cada guerra afeta nossa vida de algum modo. Com tantos conflitos pelo mundo, é natural que você se pergunte: "Por que lutamos?". Por que lutamos? é um livro que permite aos jovens compreender que conflitos podem ser inevitáveis, mas as guerras, não. Ele mostra aos leitores como pequenos desentendimentos progridem, tornando-se maiores e mais sérios; mostra ainda o que há de comum em todos os conflitos e a influência de preconceitos, história, diplomacia, geografia, economia e outros fatores sobre esses eventos. Comparando os grandes conflitos com os de sua própria vida, os jovens ganham conhecimento para enxergar além das manchetes e ver os conflitos de modo crítico e investigativo. Com base em exaustiva pesquisa e revisado por especialistas, Por que lutamos? dá aos leitores a voz e a confiança para que conversem sobre o mundo a seu redor.

A qualitative study exploring rural teacher perspectives on the impact of blended learning on students and teachers was conducted in Idaho during the Fall of 2013. Researchers from Northwest Nazarene University''s DOCEO Center in partnership with Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA) and the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) collaborated in interviewing, transcribing and analyzing responses from rural Idaho teachers on their perspectives of blended learning. Nineteen teachers were randomly selected to participate in the study based on the knowledge that they had participated in blended learning training provided by IDLA and were actively using blended learning in their classrooms. Eight teachers consented and participated in the semi-structured interview process conducted by members of the iNACOL Research Committee. The study sought to solicit teacher perceptions related to the following three questions: (1) What is your understanding of blended learning; (2) How has blended learning changed the way you teach; and (3) How has blended learning changed your students? Researchers at NNU''s Doceo Center evaluated and analyzed the results of participants'' responses. Eight significant themes emerged from the analysis, with the most frequently reported theme related to an increased level of student engagement in blended learning classrooms. Other significant themes related to teacher perceptions of students'' experiences in the blended learning classroom included a more personalized learning environment, the ability for students to be self-directed, the opportunity for students to create their own pace, and increased levels of student motivation. Significant themes emerged related to the teaching experience in the blended learning classroom. Teachers confirmed the role that blended learning plays in cultivating a student-centered environment, describing their role as facilitators of learning. In addition, teachers spoke to the importance of professional development in improving their quality of experience in implementing blended learning. Finally, teachers shared personal stories about the significance of just starting, of diving into the experience of creating blended learning classrooms. Results from this study were compared to a previous study conducted in Idaho (Werth, Werth, & Kellerer, 2013). Conclusions from this study supported many of the conclusions from the previous study including the positive impacts on students in the areas of motivation, student engagement, personalized learning and self-directedness. In addition, several of the themes reflect the positive benefits of blended learning on teachers as well, including an increased level of self-efficacy after "jumping in" and being able to meet the needs of individual students. "IDLA Blended Teaching Study- Interview Protocol" is appended.

The world''s fastest racquet sport, badminton is an exciting and very demanding game. Full-color photography and engaging text help show kids how to serve, perform forehands and backhands, and keep score. They''ll also learn the differences between singles and doubles play.

A basic introduction to the history, geography, climate, and culture of the United States.

Describes the country of Mexico, it''s people and it''s culture.

Describes how hydrogen can be used to produce useful energy.

This book describes transportation disasters, such as car and truck accidents, shipwrecks, train derailments, and airplane crashes, and discusses the causes of these disasters.

People have been using the wind''s energy for thousands of years to travel, power machinery, generate electricity, and for agriculture. Generating Wind Power will teach young readers about the benefits of harnessing the wind for everyday use. This fascinating new book explains how electricity is made from the wind and where wind power is used today on wind farms and in private homes.

Discusses the tsunami and other disasters.

Explores the different ways we use solar power known as the power of the sun.

Examines biomass, biogas, biofuels, and the drawbacks to using biomass as a source of energy.

Presents an introduction to the cultural and philosophical beliefs and practices of Native Americans.

Children who have or want a pet kitten will enjoy finding out all there is to know about caring for kittens and cats. Simple text and bright images clearly cover all the basics.

Beautiful artwork helps illuminate the daily lives of the Anishinabe, or first people, also known as the Chippewa or Ojibwa. Living in the Western Great Lakes region, the Anishinabe adapted to each season by changing camp locations to better suit the changing weather. Fascinating text describes clan life, different camps for different seasons, how wigwams and other dwellings were built, hunting, clothing, celebrations, and the roles of men and women.

The world''s fastest racquet sport, badminton is an exciting and very demanding game. Full-color photography and engaging text help show kids how to serve, perform forehands and backhands, and keep score. They''ll also learn the differences between singles and doubles play.

People enjoy swimming for exercise and as a fun recreational activity. Swimming in Action will inform kids about the four basic strokes--freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, how and where to dive, poolside safety, rules, CPR, and the world of competitive swimming.

Kids will be bowled over by the subtlety and technique required in this seemingly simple game. Bowling in Action uses bright photos and diagrams to help explain the basics of five- and ten-pin bowling, the proper grip, how to get spin on the ball, and how to keep score.

Introduces the different skills and often difficult lives of women on the farm, in business, and on the plantation as the owner''s wife or as a slave in colonial America.

Well-to-do colonial women followed the fashion trends of 18th century Europe with the help of The Milliner. Beautiful color photographs and illustrations help depict old-fashioned gown and lace making, how clothing was custom made, and how laundry was done.

Examines the geography, history, culture, economy, and daily life of Germany.

This book describes the requirements, training, tasks, and duties of astronauts and covers such topics as operating a spacecraft and living in space.

Introduces the techniques, equipment, rules, and safety requirements of soccer.

Introduces various methods of animal locomotion, discussing quadrupedal gaits, flight, aquatic movement, and more unconventional variations.

Introduces the techniques, equipment, rules, and safety requirements of hockey.

Kids of all ages are enthralled by these ancient reptiles! What is a Dinosaur? reveals the different types of dinosaur bodies, feeding and hunting habits, nests, eggs, fossils, and extinction theories. Striking, full-color illustrations highlight some of the more than 800 species.

"M" is for multiculturalism which Canadians celebrate in hundreds of festivals each year. This diverse country is showcased from Native peoples and modern cities to Quebec and the Underground Railroad.

Thousands of seabirds have adapted to life near the earth''s oceans. Terns, penguins, pelicans, boobies, puffins, and albatross are only a few of the remarkable birds featured.