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Written by Boye Lafayette De Mente, internationally known for his 60-plus books on the business practices, cultures and languages of China, Korea and Japan, this book distills the training that went into making the samurai of feudal Japan ,one of the most remarkable groups of people in history, with emphysis on modern-day martial arts training that is designed to develop all of the traits that are the most desirable in young people (and old!): respect for themselves and others, diligence, honesty, perseverance and the ambition to make themselves and the world a better place. De Mente is also the author of The Japanese Samurai Code and Samurai Strategies [Tuttle Publishing]..
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I Heard the Willow Weep is a must-have for parents and teachers who want to help children learn how to care for the earth. Passionate and practical, informative and project-packed, this book is a child's primer on the state of the environment."Part One: What Have We Done?" is an illustrated poem with powerful, unforgettable illustra-tions. "Part Two: What Can We Do?" engages children with hands-on projects, fascinating facts, and practical suggestions for taking better care of our home planet.

Grades K-6..
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Unfortunately, we can no longer assume that children will understand and honor the concepts of responsibility, respect, courage, kindness, and other positive charcter traits. This book offers a wonderfully unique approach to help students to better comprehend and practice these traits which are fundamental for success in school and throughout life. It offers one-of-a-kind detailed lesson plans (some of which include bulletin board ideas), parent letters, children's literature ideas, and reproducibles. It also features daily character-building statements that can be used throughout the school year. This book works great in conjunction with Donna's other book, 180 Days of Character..
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