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Catherine Nichols

    Catherine Nichols is a prolific author whose work spans a remarkable breadth of subjects, delving into topics from art and animals to American Sign Language. Her extensive writing demonstrates a profound curiosity and a dedication to connecting with readers of all ages. In addition to her own literary output, she actively nurtures new voices by teaching fiction writing and offering editorial guidance. Her passion for storytelling extends beyond her writing room, finding expression in her life with her husband and a cherished pug.

    Who Was? Workbook: Summer Activities
    Mad Libs Workbook: Summer Activities
    Early American Culture
    Alice'S Wonderland
    A Song for Aunt Polly
    Pirate Attack
    • 2023

      The New Designer: Design as a Profession beschäftigt sich mit den Aufkommen des Berufsfelds Künstler·in und Gestalter·in nach dem Ersten Weltkrieg und seiner Entwicklung im Umfeld indus- trieller Produktion. Der Band enthält Artikel über Lehrmodelle, die zunächst erprobt wurden an Schulen wie dem Design Laboratory, New York, der Škola umeleckých remesiel (ŠUR), Bratislava, der Hochschule für Gestaltung (HfG) Ulm und der Escola Superior de Desenho Industrial (ESDI), Rio de Janeiro. Ergänzt werden diese Texte durch Essays und Gespräche über Programme, Praktiken und Selbstverständnis der Designpädagogik. Das Buch ist Teil der Reihe „Schools of Departure“, zu der auch ein digitaler Atlas gehört, der experimentelle Ansätze der Kunst- und Designausbildung jenseits des Bauhaus verzeichnet. Yaa Addae, Kuratorin, Autorin und Künstlerin, London / Accra. Claudia Banz, Kuratorin für Design, Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin. Shannan Clark, Associate Professor für Geschichte, Montclair State University. Alison J. Clarke, Professorin und Leiterin des Instituts für Theorie und Geschichte des Designs, Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien. Martin Mäntele, Leiter des HfG-Archivs, Ulm. Catherine Nichols, Kunst- und Literaturwissenschaftlerin, Kuratorin und Autorin, Berlin. Lesley-Ann Noel, Assistant Professor für Design Studies, North Carolina State University. Marina Otero Verzier, Architektin und Leiterin des Master-Studienganges Social Design, Design Academy Eindhoven. Klára Prešnajderová, Autorin und Kuratorin am Slowakischen Designzentrum, Bratislava. Orbis Rexha, Jurist, Forscher und Aktivist, Pristina. Ilana Schleich Tschiptschin, Forscherin und Grafik- designerin, Berlin.

      The New Designer – Design as a profession
    • 2022

      Keep kids between grades 1 and 2 learning and building skills through the summer with the latest in the series of supplemental educational workbooks that explore language arts topics in Phonics, Writing, Spelling and Grammar, and Vocabulary, brought to you by the World's Greatest Word Game--Mad Libs! Learning is ADJECTIVE, especially during the summer, and learning with Mad Libs is double the fun! With summer skill-building material that aligns with national Common Core Standards and is vetted by a top educational consultant, this workbook for kids between grades 1 and 2 is designed to reinforce lessons introduced in the classroom in an accessible way for young learners everywhere. Reluctant learners will love the interactive activities within the workbook, and fans of Mad Libs will be delighted to play their favorite summer-themed fill-in-the-blank word game at the end of each phonics, writing, and vocabulary lesson. Each Mad Libs exercise is crafted to reinforce subjects and themes taught in the lessons explored throughout the workbook--this learning through play approach to learning makes the educational material more engaging, and allows young learners to apply the skills they've been practicing in an exciting and creative way.

      Mad Libs Workbook: Summer Activities
    • 2022

      It's fun to learn the Who Was? way! The latest addition to this workbook series explores even more vocabulary and reading comprehension topics for curious kids and Who Was? fans alike. Fans of Who Was?, the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series, are sure to love this summertime-themed workbook filled with reading passages based on their favorite historical figures! The interactive writing prompts at the end of each passage make the educational material more engaging, and allow young learners to apply the vocabulary and reading comprehension skills they've been practicing in an exciting and creative way. With material that aligns with national Common Core Standards and is vetted by a top educational consultant, Who Was? Workbooks are designed to reinforce lessons introduced in the classroom in an accessible way for young learners everywhere. This workbook also includes stand-alone activities like crossword puzzles, fill-in-the-blank word games, and word searches that readers can solve for extra Who Was? fun!

      Who Was? Workbook: Summer Activities
    • 2014

      Head deep into Alice's Wonderland and explore the lush art, music, theatre, and film inspired by Lewis Carroll's creation.

      Alice'S Wonderland
    • 2007

      The excitement continues as the treasure hunt begins in earnest—with pirate king Long John Silver stirring up trouble every step of the way. Silver wants Jim and his friends to turn over the precious map, in exchange for their safety. But they refuse the deal, so the attack is on. Will Jim be able to keep the map safe from thieving hands?

      Pirate Attack
    • 2006

      Every child who has ever been tempted by blue skies and sunshine will identify with Tom's predicament: it's a beautiful day, and he wants to play at the swimming hole..."not" on the piano. So crafty Tom hides from Aunt Polly--what youngster in his place wouldn't? And that's what makes this perfectly crafted excerpt from an acknowledged classic so enjoyable on its own.

      A Song for Aunt Polly
    • 2005

      Early American Culture

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Explores The Rich Detail Of Colonial American Art And Describes How These Are The Foundations Of Modern American Art.

      Early American Culture