Best Cities To Teach English In Japan - April 2024

First Day Jitters (Mrs. Hartwell's Classroom Adventures)

Everyone knows that sinking feeling in the pit of the stomach just before diving into a new situation. Sarah Jane Hartwell is scared and doesn't want to start over at a new school. She doesn't know anybody, and nobody knows her. It will be awful. She just knows it. With much prodding from Mr. Hartwell, Sarah Jane reluctantly pulls herself together and goes to school. She is quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton, who helps smooth her jittery transition. This charming and familiar story will delight readers with its surprise ending.Fun, energetic illustrations brighten page after page with the busy ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 158089061X
• ASIN: 158089061X
• ISBN: 158089061X
• Brand: CHARLESBRIDGE PUBLISHING
• Manufacturer: Charlesbridge

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Board Book)

• ASIN: 1442450703
• ASIN: 1442450703
• ISBN: 9781442450707
• Brand: DistiKem
• Manufacturer: Little Simon

Remembering the Kanji 1: A Complete Course on How Not to Forget the Meaning and Writing of Japanese Characters

Updated to include the 196 new kanji approved by the Japanese government in 2010 as “general-use” kanji, the sixth edition of this popular text aims to provide students with a simple method for correlating the writing and the meaning of Japanese characters in such a way as to make them both easy to remember. It is intended not only for the beginner, but also for the more advanced student looking for some relief from the constant frustration of forgetting how to write the kanji, or for a way to systematize what he or she already knows.The author begins with writing the kanji because―contr... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0824835921
• ASIN: 0824835921
• ISBN: 0824835921
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: University of Hawaii Press

My First Piano Adventure: Lesson Book A with CD

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Written for ages 5 and 6, My First Piano Adventure captures the child's playful spirit. Fun-filled songs, rhythm games and technique activities develop beginning keyboard skills. Three distinguishing features of the Lesson Book A make it unique and effective for the young 5-6 year old beginner. 1. A strong focus on technique embedded in the book through playful technique games, chants, and carefully-composed pieces that gently lead the child into pianistic motions. 2. An outstanding CD for the young student to listen, sing, tap, and play along with at the piano. The ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1616776196
• UPC: 674398219551
• ASIN: 1616776196
• ISBN: 1616776196
• Brand: Faber Piano Adventures
• Manufacturer: Faber Piano Adventures

Phonics Pathways: Clear Steps to Easy Reading and Perfect Spelling, 10th Edition

Teaches students of all ages the basics of phonics with a time-tested, foolproof method This tenth edition of the best-selling book teaches reading using sounds and spelling patterns. These sounds and patterns are introduced one at a time, and slowly built into words, syllables, phrases, and sentences. Simple step-by-step directions begin every lesson. Although originally designed for K-2 emergent readers, this award-winning book is also successfully being used with adolescent and adult learners, as well as second language learners and students with learning disabilities. Wise and humorous pro... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1118022432
• ASIN: 1118022432
• ISBN: 1118022432
• Brand: Jossey-Bass
• Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass

God Gave Us Heaven

As the sun rises on her snow-covered world, Little Cub wonders aloud…“What is heaven like?”With tender words, her Papa describes a wonderful place, free of sadness and tears, where God warmly welcomes his loved ones after their life on earth is over. Little Cub and Papa spend the day wandering their beautiful, invigorating arctic world while she asks all about God’s home: How do we get to heaven? Will we eat there? Will I get to see you in heaven? Papa patiently answers each question, assuring her that…“Heaven will be full of everything good.”This gentle story provides satisfying... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1400074460
• ASIN: 1400074460
• ISBN: 1400074460
• Brand: WaterBrook Press
• Manufacturer: WaterBrook

Japanese From Zero! 3: Proven Techniques to Learn Japanese for Students and Professionals (Volume 3)

Japanese From Zero! is an innovative and integrated approach to learning Japanese that was developed by professional Japanese interpreter George Trombley, Yukari Takenaka and has been refined over fifteen years in the classroom by native Japanese professors. Using up-to-date and easy-to-grasp grammar, Japanese From Zero! is the perfect course for current students of Japanese as well as absolute beginners. Features of book 3: *new grammar concepts *over 1000 new words and expressions *the Kanji writing system.

• ASIN: 0976998130
• ASIN: 0976998130
• ISBN: 0976998130
• Brand: Brand: YesJapan Corporation
• Manufacturer: Learn From Zero

180 Days of Reading: Grade K - Daily Reading Workbook for Classroom and Home, Sight Word and Phonics Practice, Kindergarten School Level Activities Created by Teachers to Master Challenging Concepts

Practice, Assess, Diagnose: 180 Days of Reading provides kindergarten teachers and parents of kindergartners with 180 daily practice activities to build and gauge students' reading comprehension and word study skills. Helps to build students' skills for reading complex text. Students gain regular practice through these quick diagnostic-based activities. Data-driven assessment tips are also provided, and the Teacher Resource CD included has assessment analysis resources. 248 pages. Grade K.

• ASIN: 1425809219
• ASIN: 1425809219
• ISBN: 1425809219
• Brand: Shell Education
• Size: 8 1/2" x 11"
• Manufacturer: Shell Education

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Japan

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this cultured and unique nation.Take a guided Tokyo walking tour, bathe in hot springs, hike Japan's mountainous interior or visit peaceful temples: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within color-coded chapters. Discover the best of Japan with this indispensable travel guide.Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Japan: - Over 30 color maps, plus a Tokyo subway guide, help you navigate with ease
- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1465457194
• ASIN: 1465457194
• ISBN: 1465457194
• Brand: EYEWITNESS
• Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel

Days of Wonder Ticket to Ride

October 2, 1900 - it's 28 years to the day that noted London eccentric, Phileas Fogg accepted and then won a bet that he could travel "Around the World in 80 Days." Now, at the dawn of the century, some old friends have gathered to celebrate Fogg's impetuous and lucrative gamble - and to propose a new wager of their own. The stakes: $1 million in a winner-takes-all competition. The objective: to see the most cities in North America - in just 7 days. Ticket to Ride is a cross-country train adventure game. Players collect train cards that enable them to claim railway routes connecting cities thr... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0975277324
• UPC: 024968717916
• ASIN: 0975277324
• ISBN: 0975277324
• Brand: Days of Wonder
• Size: Standard
• Manufacturer: Days of Wonder, Inc.

National Geographic Readers: Planets

This brilliantly illustrated book taps into children's natural curiosity about the vast world of space. This level 2 reader, written in simple language that is easy for young readers to understand, introduces children to our solar system, including all of the planets and dwarf planets, and lots of fascinating fun facts. This reader helps cultivate the explorers of tomorrow!This high-interest, educationally vetted series of beginning readers features the magnificent images of National Geographic, accompanied by texts written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. The inside back cover... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1426310366
• ASIN: 1426310366
• ISBN: 1426310366
• Brand: National Geographic Children s Books
• Manufacturer: National Geographic Children's Books

Listen and Learn

Knowing how to listen is essential to learning, growing, and getting along with others. Simple words and inviting illustrations help children develop skills for listening, understand why it’s important to listen, and recognize the positive results of listening. Includes a note to teachers and parents, additional information for adults, and activities.

• ASIN: 1575421232
• ASIN: 1575421232
• ISBN: 1575421232
• Brand: Brand: Free Spirit Publishing
• Manufacturer: Free Spirit Publishing

The Book of Five Rings

When the undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi retreated to a cave in 1643 and wrote The Book of Five Rings, a manifesto on swordsmanship, strategy, and winning for his students and generations of samurai to come, he created one of the most perceptive and incisive texts on strategic thinking ever to come from Asia. Musashi gives timeless advice on defeating an adversary, throwing an opponent off-guard, creating confusion, and other techniques for overpowering an assailant that will resonate with both martial artists and everyone else interested in skillfully dealing with conflict. For Musashi, t... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1590309847
• ASIN: 1590309847
• ISBN: 1590309847
• Brand: Miyamoto Musashi
• Manufacturer: Shambhala

Respect and Take Care of Things (Learning to Get Along®)

Everything has a place. Things last longer when we take care of them. Respect, responsibility, and stewardship are concepts that even young children can relate to—because they have things they value. This book encourages children to pick up after themselves, put things back where they belong, and ask permission to use things that don’t belong to them. It also teaches simple environmental awareness: respecting and taking care of the earth. Includes ideas for adult-led activities and discussions.

• ASIN: 1575421607
• ASIN: 1575421607
• ISBN: 1575421607
• Brand: Free Spirit Publishing
• Manufacturer: Free Spirit Publishing

How to Catch a Leprechaun

A New York Times and USA Today Bestseller!You've been planning night and day, and finally you've created the perfect trap! Now all you need to do is wait. Is this the year you'll finally catch the leprechaun? Start a St. Patrick's Day tradition with this fun and lively children's book. How to catch a leprechaun? It's tougher than you think!He'll turn your whole house upside down.He's quicker than a wink!

• ASIN: 1492632910
• UPC: 760789257483
• ASIN: 1492632910
• ISBN: 1492632910
• Manufacturer: Sourcebooks Wonderland

25 Easy Bilingual Nonfiction Mini-Books : Easy-To-Read Reproducible Mini-Books in English and Spanish That Build Vocabulary and Fluency--And Support the Social Studies and Science Topics You Teach

Give second language learners the support they need to boost comprehension skills, expand vocabulary, and learn important important concepts about nonfiction topics such as neighborhood and community, families, transportation, animal homes, plants and seeds, weather,

• UPC: 4286778

Yuko-chan and the Daruma Doll : The Adventures of a Blind Japanese Girl Who Saves Her Village - Bilingual English and Japanese Text

"Yuko-Chan and the Daruma Doll" takes readers on a journey into ancient Japanand the story behind the famous Daruma Doll. Full

• UPC: 17190844
• Rating: 4.5

Sitting on a Chicken : The Best (Ever) 52 Yoga Games to Teach in Schools

From games such as Knock Down the Tower and Yoga Detective, to simple sequences and the Ladybird Relaxation, experience the benefits of incorporating yoga in the school day. Build assertiveness, concentration, self-esteem, healthy competitiveness and

• UPC: 53835143

Elementary Japanese Volume One : This Beginner Japanese Language Textbook Expertly Teaches Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana, Speaking & Listening (Audio-CD Included)

This is a comprehensive beginning-level Japanese textbook and language learning program. Elementary Japanese is designed for students who are just beginning their study of the Japanese language at the first-year college level or on their

• UPC: 45686548

Kanji de Manga Volume 1: The Comic Book That Teaches You How to Read and Write Japanese!

Kanji de Manga Volume 1: The Comic Book That Teaches You How To Read And Write Japanese! (Manga University

• UPC: 3402827

I Love My Dad : English Japanese Bilingual Edition

English Japanese Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Japanese as their second

• UPC: 54939920

I Love to Brush My Teeth (English Japanese Children's Book) : Bilingual Japanese Book for Kids

English Japanese bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English and Japanese as their second language. Little Jimmy doesn't like to brush his teeth. But when strange and magical things start happening to Little Jimmy,

• UPC: 686564390

Farmer Duck in Japanese and English (Paperback)

Books : Farmer Duck in Japanese and English

• UPC: 316243091
• Rating: 4.091

The Global Achievement Gap : Why Even Our Best Schools Dont Teach the New Survival Skills Our Children Need-and What We Can Do About It

Examines the problems of the American educational system in context of the demands of the global knowledge economy, assessing school performance in terms of the skills future workers will need to get a good job

• UPC: 27097908
• Rating: 4.333

Circus Day in Japan : Bilingual English and Japanese Text

This multicultural children's book contains both English and Japanese script along with beautiful, colorful illustrations. Circus Day in Japan is the warmly-illustrated story of an exciting day spent by two Japanese children, Joji-chan and Koko-chan,

• UPC: 51798691