Patrick Reid byl britský armádní důstojník, jehož autorská činnost se soustředila na nebeletristická díla vycházející z jeho osobních zkušeností během druhé světové války. Jeho psaní čerpá z první ruky z událostí, kterým osobně čelil, a nabízí tak čtenářům autentický pohled na válečné dění. Díky svému vojenskému zázemí dokázal Reid podat působivý a detailní obraz tehdejšího života a bojů. Jeho díla jsou ceněna pro svou bezprostřednost a historickou hodnotu.
Emma enters a writing contest. She loves writing and is confident that she will win. But when that doesn't happen, will Emma want to keep writing? Emma is deaf and often uses sign language to communicate, and this early chapter book includes additional information about sign language perfect for young readers.
Emma loves animals and can't wait to babysit a neighbour's dog for the weekend. But Emma has no idea how hard it is to take care of a dog! Hopefully Emma can keep things under control and still have some fun! Emma is deaf and often uses sign language to communicate, and this early chapter book includes includes additional information about sign language - perfect for young readers.
Izzie loves roller skating, and Emma can't wait to try it. It's the perfect spring day, she has all her gear, and she is ready to roll! Skating isn't easy, but Emma refuses let her fear of falling ruin her fun! Emma is deaf and often uses sign language to communicate, and this early chapter book includes additional information about sign language perfect for young readers.
Click. Clack. Tap, tap, tap. Emma just started dance lessons and is determined to learn the routine perfectly. But dance isn't as easy as she had hoped. Thankfully Emma doesn't give up easily. Emma proves that hard work and practice will take those tap dance troubles away in this early chapter book from the Emma Every Day series.
Emma is excited about Izzie's birthday party. But she's also nervous. Is her dress too fancy? Will she know anyone else at the party? Did she buy the right gift? Will Emma's worries ruin her chance to have fun? Find out how Emma handles her party problems.
Emma and her best friend, Izzie, are trialling for the swimming team. Izzie doesn't make it, but Emma does. Will Emma still want to be on the team without her best friend? Emma is deaf and often uses sign language to communicate, and this early chapter book includes additional information about sign language perfect for young readers.
An authoritative account of life in the famous Colditz Castle by one of the few prisoners of war who managed to escape.
Autumn is Emma's favourite season. She loves the weather, the leaves and, most of all, the apples! Every autumn, Emma's dad takes Emma and her best friend, Izzie, to the apple orchard. And every year they pick dozens of apples so they can make apple pies, apple sauce, apple tarts and other apple treats. But this year, things don't go as planned at the orchard.
Emma, who is deaf and wears a cochlear implant, loves playing soccer with her friends Izzie and Chen, but when Izzie gets discouraged and wants to quit, Emma and Chen take the time to show her that improvement comes through practice. Includes discussion questions, writing prompts, an ASL fingerspelling chart, and a sign language guide.
Emma gets a bigger bike and can't wait to ride it, but when she falls off she's too scared to try it any more. When her best friend, Izzie, comes over for a bike ride, Emma uses her old bike. Emma needs to practise on her new big bike and gain confidence to ride again - even if it is scary. Emma is deaf and often uses sign language to communicate, and this early chapter book includes additional information about sign language perfect for young readers.