school recess breaks

Introducing himself to a newcomer on his school's Buddy Bench, a young Texas student shares a recess of playing in the snow with his new friend, in a story inspired by the growing friendship movement.

"Lily loved recess. Then along came Rosie Ross, Recess Boss. Will Lily ever enjoy recess again?"--Back of cover.

"Recess is many kids' favorite part of the school day. Kid-friendly information on safety and expected behavior make this book perfect for young learners"--.

"A look into what school and recess is like at 20 degrees below zero for kids in Alaska, one of America's coldest places"--Provided by publisher.

A.J. and his friends are forced to take classes even during recess, but their teacher, Mrs. Lizzy, teaches how to make balloon animals and all sorts of other strange things.

Discusses how kids who live and go to school in Alaska spend their recess when it is twenty below zero, with photographs.

Discusses how kids who live and go to school in Alaska spend their recess when it is twenty below zero, with photographs.

Presents both sides of the debate over schools that have started to phase out recess playtime in favor of test preparation and more time in the classroom and whether this is helping or harming children.

"When imaginations go wild in the schoolyard, anything can happen. Normal kids become world-saving heroes, girls become power-hungry pirates, and zombies take over the school after being infected by the dreaded epidemic--cooties! It's up to Scrap, his partner Yoshi (don't you dare call her a sidekick!), and Clinton, the baddest cowboy in the, um, badlands, to stop recess from collapsing into total apocalyptic chaos"--Amazon.com.

"Told in rhyme, a child is cautioned about the problems his dragon is likely to cause at school recess, even if it does not mean to"--Provided by publisher.