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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A collection of stories about teenagers facing complex choices and dealing with difficult situations.Amazon.com Review
"For this one night,
this one room
is no longer the
Dogwood Junior High cafeteria,
not at all.
It's the Stardust Dance.
You're invited."

The eighth-grade Stardust Dance at Dogwood Junior High School is the placewhere dreams, with the help of a few paper moons and a whole lot ofglitter, just might come true. Tawny is hoping that her borrowed shoes withthe red rhinestone bows will somehow turn her into Cinderella. Mary Sarahdares for the first time in her life to tie a colored ribbon in her hairand apply forbidden lipstick. Russ wonders if he'll ever get over his firstlove, the unforgettable Annie P. Peggy Lee is enchanted by the magic of herchildhood beau Tennessee's kisses. And Cub Tanner hides from the wholeaffair on the school roof as he nurses a surprising secret crush.

Kissing Tennessee, Kathi Appelt's first book for older readers, is anice mix of frothiness and substance. Appelt humorously and accuratelydescribes the making and breaking of the eighth-grade heart, while stilltackling weighty issues like date rape, same-sex crushes, and familyviolence. Best of all, the entire short novel can be devoured in one study-hall period. This is a great choice for reluctant readers. (Ages 12 and older)--Jennifer Hubert ... Read more

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Problems of Eighth-Graders
It is the big dance for the eighth-graders at Dogwood Junior High School.Each student has his or her own story to tell about the event.Some stories deal with the mundane: a boy afraid to talk to the girl he likes, next-door neighbors who have grown apart, opposites attracting, and a student who is ashamed of her poor family.

Other stories deal with more difficult topics: domestic violence, death, homosexuality, and date rape.For this one night, though, maybe these students can put aside their problems and enjoy the magic of the dance.

I liked the way these stories came together.I especially liked when different stories mentioned the same characters.As with all short stories, though, I was left wanting more detail.

short but sweet!
Kissing Tennessee and other short stories form the Stardust Dance by Kathi Appelt is a short book of short stories. The book is about different teenagers and their different problems. One of my favorites was Rachel's Sister. In that story the author wrote about a girl named Mary Sarah. Mary Sarah shared the sad tail of her and her sister Rachel's abusive father and what they had to go through. Another great story is The Notes Between the Notes, where the author wrote of two teenagers who don't have anything in common except one thing; they both secretly have a huge crush on each other. Definitely the coolest one was In These Shoes, in that story you/the reader get to go to the dance with all the other fictional characters you/the reader just reader about! The reason I didn't rate Kissing Tennessee five stars is because it is too short, I think I could have been longer. If you like reading fun books that put you in different perspectives, then definitely read Kissing Tennessee!

kissing tennessee
it was good if you think that chili dogs are good, if not i feel sorry for you

Kissing Tennessee and Other Stories from the Stardust Dance
Kissing Tennessee and Other Stories from the Stardust Dance by Kathi Appelt is a book of short stories about teens and some of the problems they face. These are some of the examples that the kids face in the eight stories. In Rachel's Sister, Mary Sarah struggles against memories of her and her sister escaping their abusive father. In Starbears Cub Tanner deals with his confusion about The Question, which is really many questions all rolled up into one. Why does he have such strong feelings for Trent Davis? In These Shoes, Tawny learns that you don't have to rich and have everything in the world to be happy. I gave this book four stars because these stories were fun to read and they made you think. Since the stories were so short, they made you wonder what would happen next if they kept going. I didn't want some of the stories to end. I think this is a good book for people who want to try reading a different style of writing.I really enjoyed this book and I think that all young readers should try it.

Lyrical!
Kathi Appelt has outdone herself.Long accomplished as a picture book writer (see her new The Alley Cat'sMeow--absolutely wonderful!) she has now distinguished herself as a young adult author.This series of related stories captures the angst that junior high age teens grapple with.Appelt covers it all, from abusive parents to rape to homosexuality.And through it all, she maintains a light touch and lyrical way with words.This is delicious writing!! ... Read more

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In this book, Mary Hoffschwelle shines a much-needed light on the efforts of rural reformers. She focuses on Tennessee because its varied geography and the large number of rural reform programs it hosted make it a particularly rich subject for study. Also, the state typified the burdens of poverty and racial division that characterized the South as a whole, and, as the author shows, such problems attracted considerable attention from reformers. Since reformers regarded education as the key remedy for many southern ills, including its economic and racial difficulties, Hoffschwelle pays close attention to the efforts to rebuild, sanitize, and prettify country schools in Tennessee, both for black and white students. She examines school architecture and planning as well as the ways in which schools were organized and consolidated. She also considers how home economics programs were designed as a bridge between home and school life and thus shows how education reforms were extended into the domestic realm. In her closing chapters, she addresses the role of home demonstration programs in domestic reform and traces reformers' efforts to expand the "consumer ethic" of rural women. ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Title: Public School Laws of Tennessee, Together With Leading Decisions of the Supreme Court, Explanatory Notes, and Amendments Made by General Assemblies up to May 14, 1901; Original Publisher: Nashville, Tenn. [Marshall ... Read more

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THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Presents the geography, history, people, places, and economy of Tennessee. ... Read more

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very disappointed
I ordered this book as a gift for someone who was moving to Tennessee.For the price, based on other products I have ordered thru Amazon, I was expecting this to be a coffee table size book.It was much, much smaller.After reading through the book, I couldn't help but think this would have been more appropiate to be included in children's books rather than travel.I plan on returning this product. ... Read more

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High school students in Tennessee preparing to take the required Tennessee GatewayHigh School Algebra exit test will find comprehensive preparation in this brand-new manual. An introductory section offers an overview of the test, advises on choosinga calculator, and presents "Try It" problems and practice problems to help students determine their strengths and weaknesses. Review chapters coach students on using a calculator, as well as on the test's major sections:

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An introduction to Tennessee which focuses on the state's geography. ... Read more

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This manual prepares high school students throughout Tennessee to pass the Gateway English Language Arts test, which is a requirement for graduation. Topics reviewed include correct grammar and usages, reading comprehension of nonfiction prose, fiction, and poetry, techniques and style in essay writing, and speech presentation. Two full-length practice tests are also presented with answer keys and explanations. ... Read more

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The latest cycle of national educational critiques and reforms has created an interest in gaining historical leverage on teacher education. With a broad audience in mind, Professor Allison provides a case study of the work of teacher educators in the academy and the "field." He critically examines educationists' scholarship, status in the university, service to school and teachers, and impulse to engage in social reform. This is the first book-length study of the history of teacher education in the South. ... Read more