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My Florida Alphabet is not just another alphabet. Join Big Al, the tugboat, as he chugs through Florida, from A to Z. And sing along, performing the gestures for each letter. The CD with the catchy, easily learned song, performed by elementary school children, is included.The song uses the sound of each letter, not the name of it. Teachers and parents will enjoy watching children learn their letter sounds as they see, hear, sing, and pantomime gestures for each letter. A written explanation of each gesture is included.The variety of subjects used for the letters can be a launching pad for studies in science and social studies. And there is a reproducible page of miniature finger cards for each letter to be used as flash cards or to create simple words through sound combinations (at, up, is, bag, etc.).Research continues to prove that adding movement, music, and rhythm facilitates learning. The authors have used this method in their classrooms with fast and amazing results. ... Read more

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Great for any child in Florida
My grandchildren, ages 4 and 10 months, love this book and cd.Since we live in Florida this is awesome.My grandchilds mothers morning out program taught it to the students and we couldn't stop singing it.It is specific to Florida which is where we live.We talk about the wildlife and areas that are Florida specific, so this has been a great learning tool.I highly recommend it to everone with a child living in Florida or not.

Adorable book!
I love this book and have bought it for a few friends children.The CD of the song that comes with the book is wonderful!My husband and I are singing along to it in the car! The reason I gave it four stars, is I would have loved for the author to put the words to the song under each alphabet letter in the story.Overall, it has great illustrations and hand movements to go with it.

Wonderful book to accompany a fun CD
I purchased this book for my 5 year old daughter who is in PreK. They are singing the Florida Alphabet at their graduation next week. I got to see a practice round of the song at school and learned there was a book and CD package to have her practice at home too. The book is wonderful with beautiful illustrations and all the words for each letter of the alphabet. It shows the arm movements to accompany each letter to make it more fun. The song is very catchy and fun to sing along with. The only problem is the song will be in your head all day! I would recommend this set for any child learning their letters and sounds.

Amazing Book and CD
This was an awesome Book and CD set. My class of 4 and 5 year olds love it.We even performed it in our Preschool Graduatioin !!!!

My Florida Alphabet book with music CD
Kids love this book and song.It is really neat watching your child sing along and do the movements shown in the book.My granddaughter who is only 4 learned this song with movements in a day and never stopped singing it for a week.She loves it.I really think it is worth the money.We both sing it now and do the movements and she lets me know if I get something wrong. ... Read more

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In this practical one-volume desk reference, Florida's leading construction law authority synthesizes all of the relevant cases and statutes into the most thorough analysis of Florida construction law and Florida construction lien and bond law available today.You'll learn:

• How to draft contract clauses governing changes, modifications and extras
• Legal remedies that are available when contractors or owners default
• The law governing construction liends and bonds
• And much more!

And Florida Construction Law gives you numerous sample lien-related forms that will save you time and effort in your construction law practice. It explains when to use each form, what information to include, and much more. It also contains the full text of the Florida Construction Lien Law. ... Read more

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A step-by-step guide on how to set up your own library ofstate related books and other materials.Includes tips on using the DeweyDecimal System, creating card catalogs, budgeting and acquiring materials+ gives resources for books, art, music, rare books, technology,autographs, etc.Excellent classroom activity.Free teacher's guide givesspecific suggestions and instructions on how to get max educational valuefrom this book.Hey, if it's your library, you won't have to pay any latereturn fees! ... Read more

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Lists Florida's libraries with special or unusual collections. Includes activities that teach students about the importance of libraries,the Dewey Decimal System, the Library of Congress, Books-in-Print,contributions of Andrew Carnegie and how and why to use libraries. Listing includes many libraries with special collections about Florida. Free teacher's guide. ... Read more

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Journeys with Florida’s Indians launches readers in grades 4 through 8 on an adventure into Florida’s past. Young readers will meet the Paleoindians and learn about their arrival in the Americas, then join a boy on his first mammoth hunt as he escapes stampedes and the flames of a fire drive. Next, readers move forward in time to meet Spanish explorers, the Timucua, the Calusa, and the Apalachee Indians–first through fact, then through fiction. They’ll attend the first meeting between French explorers and the Timucua and learn how Europeans impacted Florida’s Indians.

Alternating factual chapters are filled with maps, historical engravings, and modern illustrations. Fictional chapters are narrated by Tenerife, a fictional Timucua Indian kidnapped by the Spanish as a child, whose tales about Florida’s native cultures reflect his own escape and adventures on his journey home.

Weitzel’s book fills several basic needs for Florida’s young readers and educators. It is a valuable tool for school libraries serving students in state history classes at both upper elementary and middle school levels. It highlights native cultures in northeast, northwest, and south Florida, making it appropriate for public libraries, national parks, and bookstores throughout the state. Although there are multiple books on the Seminoles, this text is the only one for young readers on Florida’s many historic and prehistoric cultures. Fiction and fact are combined in an engaging introduction with solid, up-to-date history--in effect, two books in a single economical package.

Combining accessible archaeology and history, compelling fiction, and more than 50 illustrations, Journeys with Florida’s Indians will appeal to all young Florida readers and the teachers and librarians who work with them. ... Read more

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Fascinating Journey
A well crafted book that seemlessly vacilates back and forth between factual and fictional chapters.The former provides a wealth of information for people of all ages.The latter will keep young teens interested in the book from start to finish.Kelley Weitzel has done a wonderful job of creating a piece of literature that both educates and entertains.

Lively and accessible text
Written for young readers in grades 4 through 8, Journeys With Florida's Indians by Kelley G. Weitzel (Senior Preserve Naturalist at the Pelotes Island Nature Preserve) is an attention engaging, entertainingly adventurous, informed and informative survey of Florida's antiquarian history and the daily life of the Paleo-Indians who first settled there. A very strongly recommended addition to both school and community library Native American Studies collections for young readers, Journeys With Florida's Indians is enhanced with maps and historical engraving amplifying the lively and accessible text, which blends archaeology and history for a very readable and enjoyable experience. ... Read more

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From the days of the Spanish colonial settlements until the last state census in 1945, a variety of censuses have been taken within the regions now comprising the modern state, from lists of Seminole War refugees to modern school censuses. This book is a one-stop guide to the colonial, territorial, and state censuses, along with their supplements and substitutes. Covering original documents along with indexes, abstracts, translations, transcriptions, extracts, periodical articles, and digitized or microfilmed documents, the guide describes each source and evaluates its usefulness to modern genealogical researchers. ... Read more

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This cd is helpful for understanding Florida Juvenile Law. ... Read more

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This cd is helpful in knowing Florida Dissolution. ... Read more

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The popular Rookie Books expand their horizons - to all corners of the globe! With this series all about geography, emergent readers will take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the world…and right in their own backyards. ... Read more

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Settled along 47 miles of beautiful Atlantic coastline, Palm Beach County has long been a mecca for sport fishing enthusiasts. Graced with a mild climate and bounded with waters nourished by the warm Gulf Stream current, Palm Beach's coastal waters host a rich reserve of marine life. Featured in this captivating retrospective is a history of the sport fishing industry and tales of legendary captains, devoted weekend anglers, and wealthy sportsmen. Bringing to life the sailfish tournaments, fish fries, beauty pageants, and parades of a bygone era, this work is a tribute to the hardworking men and women who built this seaside settlement into a haven for sport fishermen. Follow the evolution of fine fishing boats and learn about the advancements in marine conservation while enjoying the natural beauty of this tropical oasis. Showcased within the book are over 200 vintage images collected from the local library's historical archive, as well as rare photographs from over 30 local sources, including the West Palm Beach Fishing Club. ... Read more

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A simpler time
This is a wonderful pictorial of a by-gone day. It reminds you of how folks use to treat one another and how they took pleasure in lifes everyday simple pleasures.I purchased many copies of this book and have shared it with many of my clients.

Reminisce and enlighten
This book brought back many childhood memories of fishing in the Palm Beaches with my Dad and brother. It was also very informative; with many engaging photos and well written historical descriptions. ... Read more

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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the Florida panther as well as the efforts being made to save it from extinction. ... Read more

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The Florida Panther-I'm endangered of being bored
While this book had amazing facts and had lots of information it was also incredibly dull.The authors did not try to entertain the reader at all.It made me want to put down the book and choose a new topic.If you did need lots of info this book is for you however you could find a more entertaining choice. ... Read more