notebooks

Alexander has just moved into Stermont, but the elementary school is being torn down, his new classroom is located in the hospital morgue, a notebook he finds is full of information about monsters and everywhere he turns there are spooky balloon men determined to attack him.

"Russell is a middle schooler; he excessively doodles in his spiral notebook; he has two best friends, Charlotte and Preston; he is not-so-great at sports; and he is pond scum. Nicknamed 'Swamp Kid' by his classmates, Russell has algae for hair, a tree trunk of a right arm, webbed toes, and a parsnip for a thumb. Also, Russell's favorite meal is sunlight. Also, a frog lives in his arm. In this notebook, Russell details . . . what it's like to be different, to be comfortable in his own skin (no matter how slimy), to discover his true talents, to avoid the intense stare of Mr. Finneca (his suspicious science teacher), and to find humor in the everyday weird"--Provided by publisher.

Second-grader Sam Graham wants a cell phone to do research and share information but when his parents say no, he devises a new plan that starts a fad at school.

"This kids' book describes how scientists have used science notebooks to learn, explore, and discover"--Provided by publisher.

A notebook that is passed from student to student around a classroom becomes a repository for wild rumors, heartfelt confessions, and creative writing and helps the students cope when their teacher has a medical emergency and they must cope with a rigid substitute as they worry about their beloved teacher and her family.

Collects excerpts from the personal sketchbooks of fifty artists, illustrators, and designers such as R. Crumb, Cathy Johnson, Chris Ware, and others.

Discusses the advantages and methods of keeping a sketchbook, describes the different types of sketchbooks, and explains sketching techniques and styles.

Presents a collection of practical ideas for creating personal pages using a variety of art supplies and materials and includes hundreds of suggestions from contemporary artists on design and style using paint, fabric, stamps, and other objects.

Provides tips and ideas for integrating writing into all aspects of a classroom, with assignments, examples of student writing, and strategies for using writer's notebooks to record observations and serve as a tool across the curriculum.

Explains how travelers can use simple techniques to develop a sketchbook which captures the people, places, and events they encounter on their journeys.