{"product_id":"an-american-school-day-9798330904853","title":"An American School Day","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelp students who are new to the United States get ready to start high school with this nonfiction book that walks them through a typical American school day! \u003c\/b\u003eIt supports students in grades 9-12 as they build English vocabulary and adjust to school in the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn American School Day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOutlines the important parts of the school day\u003c\/b\u003e including arrival, lunchtime, class changes, and the different school subjects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers places to know to \u003cb\u003ehelp newcomers confidently navigate within and around the school\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes pictures and short captions to \u003cb\u003ehelp students visualize the school day while strengthening English vocabulary\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngages students with vibrant photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine you just moved to a new country and have never attended school there. Would you know what to expect? Would you know how to greet others? Chances are you might not! This nonfiction book helps newcomers gain confidence before they head to school. \u003cb\u003eFamilies and students will see grade-appropriate examples of what students can expect to encounter on a regular day at school with this useful book.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDona Herweck Rice\u003c\/b\u003e is the prolific author of books, stories, and poems for children of all ages. She's written hundreds of books and more on just about every topic under the sun, from acrobats to zucchini and everything in between. She has also written award-winning books and curriculums for educators, especially on the subjects of writing and language arts. In fact, her first publications were a series for teachers on how to teach writing in the classroom. She spearheaded the development of Write TIME for Kids, which earned the Golden Lamp award for curriculum from the Association of American Publishers. Her writing is featured heavily in such acclaimed series as Focused Phonics, Untold Stories, Fiction Readers, Nonfiction Readers, Learn and Create, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDona's best-selling children's title with more than 13,000 copies is \u003ci\u003eHow Plants Grow\u003c\/i\u003e, and her most recent titles include dozens of books for the Exploration Storytime series, two titles in the Curious Me!(TM) board book series, and \u003ci\u003eRide with Rampage\u003c\/i\u003e in partnership with the Los Angeles Rams. When Dona visits classrooms to talk about being an author, the most requested titles include \u003ci\u003eHistory's Mysteries\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBad Guys and Gals of the Wild West\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOh, Rats!\u003c\/i\u003e--the latter being one of Dona's particular favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDona is the creator of Cam E. Chameleon, the enchanting little reptile featured in her books \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Cam E. Chameleon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCam and Sam's Colorful Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e. Observant readers can also find Cam singing and dancing throughout the illustrated retelling of \u003ci\u003eIf You're Happy and You Know It\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriting is Dona's passion, but she also loves reading, live theater, and handmade arts and crafts, with many artists and creatives in all mediums among her extended family. Dona was a preschool and middle school teacher and is an acting coach for all ages. She lives in southern California with her husband, son, and one cute, silly, and loveable little dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Teacher Created Materials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51254059958546,"sku":"9798330904853","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_de51d84a-56e5-4a41-a81a-7c3b72596b19.jpg?v=1746305233","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/an-american-school-day-9798330904853","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}