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Haiku - one Breath Poetry |
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72p, PB |
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by Naomi Wakan |
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Intermediate
This book not only explains the elements of traditional Japanese haiku, it also
shows ways that students can learn to write haiku for themselves. A history of
the development of haiku, as well as haiku from the masters, gives useful background.
The book is scattered with haiku by young people. Haiku - one breath poetry never
fails to get students writing. This book is a Canadian Children's Book Centre Choice
and was one of 22 titles chosen by librarians and students across America for the
American Library Assoication's Popular Paper backs for Young Adults (poetry section).
"With the help of Wakan's own superb artwork, this book will surely encourage readers not only to write haiku, but to understand and appreciate it as well. Highly recommended."
Canadian Children's Literature
"Recommended without reserve"
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Images of Japan |
Retail:
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66p, Spiral Bound |
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by Naomi Wakan |
Schools:
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1-895110-58-0 |
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Pacific Edge Publishing |
Cdn $9.95 |
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Intermediate
A wide-ranging book covering Japan's heritage from rock gardens to samurai,
good luck toys to festivals. Each chapter covers a specific folk image and
includes activities for writing, discussion, library research and art work.
A great book to supplement Japan units.
"...should delight anyone with an interest in the legends behind folk toys and festivals."
Nikkei Bulletin
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Inca Facts at Your Fingertips |
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13p, PB |
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by Elias and Naomi Wakan |
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1-895110-59-9 |
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Pacific Edge Publishing |
Cdn $6.95 |
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Intermediate
The line of Inca emperors, the Inca year, a table of relevant Inca dates
(from the first Inca to the present), a map showing the organization and growth
(subjugation) of Inca territory from 1438-1532, the tribes conquered and details
of the Spanish conquest. A good resource for Inca, Peru and Latin America units.
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Inca Scrapbook |
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48p, PB |
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by Elias and Naomi Wakan |
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0-921358-06-7 |
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Pacific-Rim Publishers |
Cdn $9.95 |
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Intermediate
Ideal for a unit on Peru, the Incas or South America. This useful book
combines social studies with instructions for activities covering many aspects
of Inca life, from drop-spinning and grinding corn, to making quipu and
Inca outfits, all preceded by the necessary background material. A bibliography,
history and Quechua phrase sheet complete this practical approach to the Incas.
"Ideal as a resouce for teachers."
Canadian Book Review
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Japanese - an appetizer |
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55p, PB |
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by Naomi Wakan |
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0-921358-02-4 |
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Pacific-Rim Publishers |
Cdn $19.95 |
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Intermediate and High
This informative book about the Japanese language offers a preliminary look at the
Japanese writing systems (kanji, hiragana, katakana and romaji), as well as an
introduction to the pronunciation and levels of politeness (including "women's
language"). It also takes a brief look at many other aspects of Japanese, from
animal sounds to counting, clothing and puns. Whether student or teacher,
Japanese - an appetizer is guaranteed to whet your appetite for learning more
about the language.
Cartoon illustrated.
"...and indeed, it does whet the appetite for more!...Highly recommended."
Bookmark
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One Day a Stranger Came |
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32p, HC |
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by Naomi Beth Wakan |
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Primary
This Canadian Children's Book Centre Choice is the story of three families and the fences
that came up between them. Timely in today's world of uncertain borders and the struggle
for peace between neighbours and nations. It is a child, longing for the warmth and
friendliness of earlier times, who demands that the families do what is necessary to
restore the joy they once had in working and playing together. This story about three
farmers who are confronted by `the system' for the first time in their lives is a lesson
in the world-wide search for peace. Widely used for peace studies in Primary school.
"...effective tale about the merits of people working together for the common good."
Vancouver Sun
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Puzzling on the Rim |
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72p, PB |
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by Naomi Wakan |
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0-921358-20-2 |
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Pacific-Rim Publishers |
Cdn $15.95 |
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Teacher Resource
Whether your students are doing a Pacific-Rim unit, taking a global approach
to social studies or are interested in a specific Pacifc-Rim country, these
crossword puzzles not only provide informative clues but also suggest resource
titles, whose study will make doing the crosswords like taking a journey.
Reproducible within the classroom, and graded as to difficulty. Puzzling on
the Rim is just the book to spark a student's spirit of exploration (even if
it is only desk-travelling)
"This is a useful, well-designed and inexpensive
Canadian publication. It should be an obvious choice for schools from sea to sea."
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Read Aloud - Talk About |
Retail:
order@pacificedgepublishing.com |
50p, Spiral Bound |
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by Naomi Wakan |
Schools:
order@pacificedgepublishing.com |
1-895110-84-X |
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Pacific Edge Publishing |
Cdn $9.95 |
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K-6
Happy, creative children come from happy, creative homes and the
example set by loving parents and teachers. In such a caring
atmosphere, these stories can help open children to the fact that
kindness, patience, tolerance etc. are not just words, but make for
warm homes, good learning environments and healthy communities.
Discussion questions and activities for each story.
"...effective tale about the merits of people working together for the common good."
Vancouver Sun
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Reading About Japan |
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40p, PB |
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by Naomi Wakan |
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Pacific-Rim Publishers |
Cdn $8.95 |
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Teacher Resource
Whether you are a librarian, a teacher doing a social studies unit on Japan, or
just want some interesting titles for multicultural reading, this bibliography
will be a wonderful resource for you. Each title is annotated and both the
illustrations and text are reviewed. Nearly 200 books with a Japanese theme
for K-12 are covered, and the grade level indicated.
"...a highly useful tool for teacher-librarians and teahcers of Japanese and multicultural studies."
Bookmark
"I strongly recommend this for teachers looking for support material for a Japan unit."
Cindy Swoveland, librarian
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Storybook Notes #1:
Hurrah for `Crow Boy' |
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32p, PB |
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by Naomi Wakan |
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0-921358-15-6 |
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Pacific-Rim Publishers |
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Teacher Guides
For Crow Boy by Taro Yashima (0-670249-31-9).
These teacher guides will supply rich background information on each of the titles
and a hoard of wonderful activities to involve the student.
"...and indeed, it does whet the appetite for more!...Highly recommended."
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Storybook Notes #2:
Looking into `Little Fingerling' |
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32p, PB |
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by Naomi Wakan |
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Pacific-Rim Publishers |
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Teacher Guides
For Little Fingerling by Monica Hughes (0-921103-78-6).
These teacher guides will supply rich background information on each of the titles
and a hoard of wonderful activities to involve the student.
"...and indeed, it does whet the appetite for more!...Highly recommended."
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Storybook Notes #3:
Making the Most of
`Mouse's Marriage' |
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32p, PB |
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by Naomi Wakan |
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0-921358-13-X |
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Pacific-Rim Publishers |
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Teacher Guides
For Mouse"s Marriage by Junko Morimoto (0-670810-71-1).
These teacher guides will supply rich background information on each of the titles
and a hoard of wonderful activities to involve the student.
"...and indeed, it does whet the appetite for more!...Highly recommended."
Bookmark
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Storybook Notes #4:
Sizing Up `Some Sumo' |
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32p, PB |
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by Naomi Wakan |
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0-921358-16-4 |
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Pacific-Rim Publishers |
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Teacher Guides
For Some Sumo by Mark Thurman (0-550210-08-4).
These teacher guides will supply rich background information on each of the titles
and a hoard of wonderful activities to involve the student.
"...and indeed, it does whet the appetite for more!...Highly recommended."
Bookmark
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Telling Tales on the Rim |
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96p, HC |
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retold by Naomi Beth Wakan |
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0-921358-21-0 |
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Pacific-Rim Publishers |
Cdn $10.95 |
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K-7
This carefully selected collection of thirty-two folk tales reflects the
diversity of Pacific-Rim cultures. The tales are grouped by theme:origin myths,
circular tales, tall tales etc; and each story has a brief introduction
describing its background. from Australia to Peru and Mexico and
Korea. What
links this diverse group of stories is that they all make wonderfully wry
comments on human behaviour. Fun tales that everyone can enjoy.
"Humorous, sometimes thought-provoking and always entertaining, Telling Tales on the Rim is a winner."
Quill and Quire
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Telling Tales on the Rim
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38p, Spiral Bound |
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by Naomi Wakan |
Schools:
order@pacificedgepublishing.com |
1-895110-56-4 |
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Pacific Edge Publishing |
Cdn $9.95 |
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Teachers' Guide
Cross-curicular activities including writing exercises, library research, discussion
oints and even a few cooking recipes all add to the understanding and enjoyment of the stories.
"...effective tale about the merits of people working together for the common good."
Vancouver Sun
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They Came from China |
Retail:
order@pacificedgepublishing.com |
40p, PB |
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by Naomi Wakan |
Schools:
order@pacificedgepublishing.com |
1-895110-69-6 |
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Pacific Edge Publishing |
Cdn $9.95 |
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Elementary
From 500 B.C. until the 15th century AD, China's inventions in some
areas were more advanced than that of any other country on Earth.
In this book you will discover the origins of inventions such as
paper-making, gun powder, stirrups, kites, wheelbarrows, and the
compass, inventions that changed not only the world of the Chinese,
but the whole world.
"...should delight anyone with an interest in the legends behind folk toys and festivals."
Nikkei Bulletin
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Word Challenge |
Retail:
order@pacificedgepublishing.com |
60p, Spiral Bound |
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by Naomi Wakan |
Schools:
order@pacificedgepublishing.com |
0-921358-17-2 |
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Pacific Edge Publishing |
Cdn $10.95 |
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Grades 3-7
Children today are media-wise, TV has a huge impact with images, but the news,
talk shows advertising and cartoons all ultimately depend on words.
Word Challenge is designed to encourage young people to play with words - to
toss them around, explore them, invent them and get familiar with the strength
that comes with having agility with words. With 50 games and activities, all
formatted as reproducible worksheets, this resource will entertain and challenge
Grade 3-7 students and help them to become adept at manipulating words.
"...a highly useful tool for teacher-librarians and teahcers of Japanese and multicultural studies."
Bookmark
"I strongly recommend this for teachers looking for support material for a Japan unit."
Cindy Swoveland, librarian
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Zoom In |
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32p, PB |
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by Naomi and Elias Wakan |
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0-921358-05-9 |
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Pacific-Rim Publishers |
Cdn $9.95 |
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Intermediate and High
This book was based on the production of the numerous slide-shows presented by
Pacific-Rim Slide-Shows in BC schools. Zoom In will help both teachers and
students put together slide-shows that sparkle, illuminate and make a point.
This book has pages of recommendations for preparing a slide-show as well as
planning the story board before the slides are shot. Slide activities and
games are also suggested.
"...and indeed, it does whet the appetite for more!...Highly recommended."
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