Annie Livemore, her cat, and two of her friends collect acorns, carefully nurture them until they are big enough to be planted in the ground, and then grow old with all the oak trees they have planted. Includes instructions on growing oak trees from acorns.

A companion book to Read! Perform! Learn!, a resource for school media specialist, public children's librarians, and classroom teachers who want to share excellent children's literature with their students while improving reading skills. Includes a set of standards-based learning activities with accompanying standards.

Playing on the phrase, The author and you, a commonly taught reading comprehension strategy that teaches the learner how to look at the words of an author and make inferences about what is being said, this new series will assist teachers and teacher librarians in understanding the underlying purposes of an author as they prepare learning activities for students. The series focuses primarily on books for the elementary age child (K–6) and features insights into the author's background, purposes, and goals in writing his or her books. By furnishing an overview of an author's works, the books in the series give teachers the big picture. This book, like the others in the series, features personal information about the author, including insights into why she writes the type of books she writes, There is also information about each of the author's books featured. Part II of the book is the author's writing workshop—writing about writing. This book features Jacqueline Briggs Martin, award winning picture book author. It discusses her life and work and the researching, writing, and illustrating of each of her books, providing insight into the writing process and promoting reading as a source of good writing.

Step into the kitchen and stir up a batch of storybook treats with literary recipes based on the books and lives of 50 of your favorite children's authors and illustrators, including Eric Carle, Mary Casanova, Keiko Kasza, Steven Kellogg, Yuyi Morales, Janet Stevens, and Jane Yolen and 40 others. Whip up a heavenly coconut cream cake enjoyed in Jacqueline Briggs Martin's recent story, On Sand Island; savor the spicy pumpkin pie inspired by Toni Buzzeo's Sea Chest. You'll also learn some fascinating facts about each author and read anecdotes and stories connected with the recipes. Biographical details, author photographs, book lists, and reading connections make this a perfect resource for library, classroom, and home. A great gift for booklovers. What a delicious way to learn about authors and their books! Step into the kitchen and stir up a batch of storybook treats with 50 literary recipes based on the books and lives of 50 of your favorite children's authors and illustrators, including Eric Carle, Mary Casanova, Keiko Kasza, Steven Kellogg, Yuyi Morales, Janet Stevens, and Jane Yolen and 40 others. Whip up a heavenly coconut cream cake enjoyed in Jacqueline Briggs Martin's recent story, On Sand Island; savor the spicy pumpkin pie inspired by Toni Buzzeo's Sea Chest. You'll also learn some fascinating facts about each author and read anecdotes and stories connected with the recipes. Biographical details, author photographs, book lists, and reading connections make this a perfect resource for library, classroom, and home. A great gift for booklovers. What a delicious way to learn about authors and their books! Grades K-6.

Based on the popular “Collectible Classics” column from Classic Toy Trains magazine, 101 Classic Toy Trains surveys the most collectible toy train accessories, locomotives, and rolling stock. This book is very helpful to those who have found an old train collection and are looking for the value of it, as well as for those who just want a better idea of what they should buy next for their layout.

The Only Windows XP Home Edition Resource You Need—Now Completely Updated Here's the insider knowledge you need to maximize Microsoft's powerful home operating system, whether you're moving straight to XP or upgrading from Windows 98 or Me. This encyclopedic guide delivers full coverage of every topic from installation and multimedia, to security and networking. Beginners can start off by using Windows XP on a stand-alone computer and connecting to the Internet, while experienced users can quickly build and secure a home network, work with the Registry to change XP's behavior, and optimize and troubleshoot Windows XP. Coverage includes: Upgrading from Windows 98 or Me Taking full advantage of XP multi-user support Customizing Windows XP Installing, removing, and running programs Sharing files securely--or keeping them private Adding hardware and installing drivers Connecting your computer or network to the Internet Sending secure e-mail and minimizing spam Communicating via the latest versions of Windows Messenger Using Windows Firewall Getting and giving help via the Internet Enjoying audio, video, and DVDs with Windows Media Player 10 Burning audio and data CDs Building a secure home network Using Microsoft PowerToys Using VPNs and connecting to a company network Setting up wireless networks with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

Those who are quite comfortable with Flash MX and know a little ActionScript, will enjoy this book. It provides detailed step-by-step tutorials, and boasts complete technical support from the friends of ED website.

Complete classroom training manual for Adobe Photoshop. Includes 488 pages and 215 individual topics. Includes practice exercises and keyboard shortcuts. You will learn how to use Image Raw, edit photos, use painting tools, make selections, work with layers, add text, manipulate images, and so much more. Topics Covered: Getting Acquainted with Photoshop 1. Introduction to Photoshop 2. The Photoshop Home Screen 3. How to Create a New Document in Photoshop 4. Photoshop Workspace Overview 5. How to Open a File in Photoshop 6. How to Close a File in Photoshop 7. How to Use Panels in Photoshop 8. How to Use the Document Windows in Photoshop 9. How to Create and Change Workspaces in Photoshop 10. How to Use the Tools Panel in Photoshop 11. How to Use the Contextual Task Bar in Photoshop Camera Raw 1. About JPEG and Camera Raw Files 2. About Processing Camera Raw Files 3. How to Open a Camera Raw Image in Photoshop 4. The Camera Raw Dialog Box in Photoshop 5. The Zoom Tool and Hand Tool in Camera Raw 6. Toggle Sampler and Grid Overlays in Camera Raw 7. Process Versions and the Calibration Panel in Camera Raw 8. How to Adjust the White Balance in Camera Raw 9. How to Make Basic Tonal Adjustments in Camera Raw 10. How to Use the Tone Curve in Camera Raw 11. How to Make Detail Adjustments in Camera Raw 12. How to Use the Color Mixer in Camera Raw 13. How to Use Color Grading in Camera Raw 14. How to Use Optics in Camera Raw 15. How to Use Geometry in Camera Raw 16. How to Use Effects in Camera Raw 17. How to Apply Camera Raw Profiles 18. How to Reset Camera Raw Adjustments 19. How to Use Crop and Rotate Tools in Camera Raw 20. How to Use Healing in Camera Raw 21. How to Use Masking in Camera Raw 22. How to Remove Red Eye or Pet Eye in Camera Raw 23. How to Use Snapshots in Camera Raw 24. How to Use Presets in Camera Raw 25. How to Use the Filmstrip in Camera Raw 26. How to Update and Apply Camera Raw Adjustments in Photoshop 27. How to Convert and Save a Camera Raw File in Photoshop 28. How to Change Camera Raw Preferences Image Editing Basics 1. Raster and Vector Image Data 2. How to Change the Image Size and Resolution 3. How to Place Embedded and Place Linked Files 4. How to Use the Rulers and Grid in Photoshop 5. How to Use Guides in Photoshop 6. How to Use Guide Layouts in Photoshop 7. The Undo Command and History Panel 8. How to View Document Information in Photoshop 9. How to Use the Zoom Tool 10. How to Use the Hand Tool and Navigator Panel Color Basics 1. Color Modes and Models in Photoshop 2. How to Convert Color Modes in Photoshop 3. How to Change Color Settings in Photoshop 4. Foreground and Background Colors in Photoshop 5. How to Select a Color Using the Color Picker Dialog Box 6. How to Select a Color Using the Eyedropper Tool 7. How to Select a Color Using the Swatches Panel 8. How to Select a Color Using the Color Panel Painting Tools 1. How to Use the Brush Tool in Photoshop 2. Blending Modes in Photoshop 3. How to Use the History Brush in Photoshop 4. How to Use the Art History Brush in Photoshop 5. How to Use the Pencil Tool in Photoshop 6. How to Use the Color Replacement Tool in Photoshop 7. How to Use the Mixer Brush Tool in Photoshop 8. How to Use the Eraser Tool in Photoshop 9. How to Use the Magic Eraser Tool in Photoshop 10. How to Use the Background Eraser Tool in Photoshop Brush Settings 1. How to Use the Brush Preset Picker in Photoshop 2. How to Import Brushes in Photoshop 3. How to Use the Brush Settings Panel in Photoshop 4. Brush Tip Shape Settings in Photoshop 5. Shape Dynamics Settings in Photoshop 6. Scattering Settings in Photoshop 7. Texture Settings in Photoshop 8. Dual Brush Settings in Photoshop 9. Color Dynamics Settings in Photoshop 10. Transfer Settings in Photoshop 11. Brush Pose Settings in Photoshop 12. How to Create Custom Brush Presets in Photoshop 13. How to Create a Brush Tip from a Selection in Photoshop 14. How to Reset Brush Presets and Tools and Clear Brush Settings in Photoshop 15. How to Create Tool Presets in Photoshop Making Selections 1. How to Make Basic Pixel Selections in Photoshop 2. How to Use the Marquee Tools in Photoshop 3. How to Use the Lasso Tool in Photoshop 4. How to Use the Polygonal Lasso Tool in Photoshop 5. How to Use the Magnetic Lasso Tool in Photoshop 6. How to Use the Object Selection Tool in Photoshop 7. How to Use the Quick Selection Tool in Photoshop 8. How to Use the Magic Wand Tool in Photoshop 9. Select Subject in Photoshop 10. How to Use the Select and Mask Workspace in Photoshop 11. How to Use Menu Bar Commands to Modify Pixel Selections in Photoshop 12. How to Transform Selections in Photoshop 13. How to Select a Color Range in Photoshop 14. How to Select a Focus Area in Photoshop 15. How to Copy and Paste Pixel Selections in Photoshop 16. How to Save, Edit, and Load Selections in Photoshop Filling and Stroking 1. How to Apply Fills in Photoshop Using the Fill Dialog Box 2. How to Apply a Stroke in Photoshop Using the Stroke Dialog Box 3. How to Use the Gradient Tool in Photoshop 4. How to Edit a Gradient Adjustment in Photoshop 5. How to Use the Gradient Editor in Photoshop 6. How to Use the Paint Bucket Tool in Photoshop Layers 1. About Layers and the Layers Panel in Photoshop 2. How to Create Different Layer Types in Photoshop 3. How to Create a New Layer in Photoshop 4. How to Convert a Background Layer in Photoshop 5. How to Select Layers in Photoshop 6. How to Hide and Show Layers in Photoshop 7. How to Duplicate Layers in Photoshop 8. How to Stack Layers and Order Layers in Photoshop 9. How to Link Layers in Photoshop 10. How to Group Layers in Photoshop 11. How to Color-Code Layers in Photoshop 12. How to Use the Move Tool in Photoshop to Move, Transform, Align, and Distribute Layer Content 13. How to Lock Pixels in Layers in Photoshop 14. How to Rename Layers and Delete Layers in Photoshop 15. How to Merge Layers and Flatten Layers in Photoshop 16. How to Apply a Layer Style in Photoshop 17. How to Create Adjustment Layers and Fill Layers in Photoshop 18. How to Create Clipping Masks in Photoshop 19. How to Create Layer Masks in Photoshop 20. How to Filter Layers in Photoshop Text 1. How to Create Vector Text and Raster Text Using the Type Tools in Photoshop 2. How to Create Point Text Using the Type Tools in Photoshop 3. How to Create Paragraph Text Using the Type Tools in Photoshop 4. How to Select Text in Photoshop 5. How to Use the Character and Paragraph Panels in Photoshop 6. How to Edit Text in Photoshop 7. How to Warp Text and Raster Content in Photoshop 8. How to Rasterize Type Layers in Photoshop 9. How to Add Text to the Border of an Open Path or Shape in Photoshop 10. How to Add Text Inside a Closed Path or Shape in Photoshop Drawing 1. Paths and Shapes in Photoshop 2. How to Use the Pen Tool in Photoshop 3. How to Use the Freeform Pen Tool in Photoshop 4. How to Use the Curvature Pen Tool in Photoshop 5. How to Use the Paths Panel in Photoshop 6. How to Use the Path Selection Tool in Photoshop 7. How to Use the Direct Selection Tool in Photoshop 8. How to Use the Add Anchor Point Tool in Photoshop 9. How to Use the Delete Anchor Point Tool in Photoshop 10. How to Use the Convert Point Tool in Photoshop 11. How to Use the Shape Tools in Photoshop 12. How to Set Path Operations in Photoshop 13. How to Align and Distribute Paths in Photoshop 14. How to Arrange Paths in Photoshop 15. How to Convert Paths to Selections in Photoshop 16. How to Convert a Selection into a Path in Photoshop 17. How to Convert a Path into a Shape in Photoshop 18. How to Define a Custom Shape in Photoshop 19. How to Use Vector Masks in Photoshop Manipulating Images 1. How to Change the Canvas Size in Photoshop 2. How to Rotate and Flip the Canvas or Use the Rotate View Tool in Photoshop 3. How to Crop in Photoshop 4. How to Straighten an Image in Photoshop 5. How to Transform Content in Photoshop 6. How to Use the Smudge Tool in Photoshop 7. How to Use the Blur Tool in Photoshop 8. How to Use the Sharpen Tool in Photoshop 9. How to Use the Dodge Tool in Photoshop 10. How to Use the Burn Tool in Photoshop 11. How to Use the Sponge Tool in Photoshop 12. How to Use the Clone Stamp Tool in Photoshop 13. How to Use the Pattern Stamp Tool in Photoshop 14. How to Use the Spot Healing Brush Tool in Photoshop 15. How to Use the Remove Tool in Photoshop 16. How to Use the Healing Brush Tool in Photoshop 17. How to Use the Patch Tool in Photoshop 18. How to Use the Content-Aware Move Tool in Photoshop 19. How to Use the Red Eye Tool in Photoshop 20. How to Use Photomerge in Photoshop 21. How to Create a Knockout in Photoshop 22. How to Use Sky Replacement in Photoshop Filtering and Adjusting Photos 1. Methods of Applying Filters and Adjustments in Photoshop 2. How to Apply Filters in Photoshop and Use the Filter Gallery 3. How to Use the Liquify Command in Photoshop 4. How to Apply Lens Correction in Photoshop 5. How to Apply Auto Adjustments in Photoshop 6. How to Adjust Shadows/Highlights in Photoshop 7. How to Adjust the Brightness/Contrast in Photoshop 8. How to Adjust the Levels in Photoshop 9. How to Adjust the Hue/Saturation in Photoshop 10. How to Desaturate in Photoshop 11. How to Replace Color in Photoshop 12. How to Adjust Curves in Photoshop 13. How to Adjust Exposure in Photoshop 14. How to Adjust Vibrance in Photoshop 15. How to Apply a Black and White Adjustment in Photoshop 16. How to Apply a Color Balance Adjustment in Photoshop 17. How to Apply a Photo Filter Adjustment in Photoshop 18. How to Apply a Channel Mixer Adjustment in Photoshop 19. How to Apply a Color Lookup Adjustment in Photoshop 20. How to Invert Colors in Photoshop 21. How to Apply a Threshold Adjustment in Photoshop 22. How to Apply a Gradient Map Adjustment in Photoshop 23. How to Apply a Selective Color Adjustment in Photoshop 24. Photo Repair Filters in Photoshop 25. How to Use the Smart Sharpen Filter in Photoshop 26. How to Use the Unsharp Mask Filter in Photoshop Artboards 1. Learn about Artboards in Photoshop 2. How to Create Artboards in Photoshop 3. How to Manage Artboards in Photoshop 4. How to Export Artboards to Files in Photoshop 5. How to Export Artboards to Files in Photoshop Saving, Printing, and Exporting Files 1. How to Save Files in Photoshop 2. How to Use Save for Web in Photoshop 3. How to Set Export Preferences in Photoshop 4. How to Use Quick Export in Photoshop 5. How to Use Export As in Photoshop 6. How to Print in Photoshop Help 1. How to Find Help in Photoshop 2. How to Show Your System Info in Photoshop 3. How to Download Updates to Photoshop