PERFECT FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR CARE GIVER AND PARENTS ALIKE Peak With Books shows how to use popular children s literature to build reading writing and cognitive skills in an inquiry-based environment. Instead of using a skill and drill approach the authors employ conversations questions and meaning-based activities to stimulate children s curiosity confidence and thirst for knowledge. The authors balanced literacy program teaches strong reading writing and critical thinking skills. To develop those skills each chapter s central storybook is accompanied by strategies that employ art music drama finger rhymes poetry math and science activities. Graphics and children s presentations illustrate how research and discovery through fiction can enliven whole-class and individually directed projects. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be included minimal wear to binding most of the pages undamaged(e.g. minimal creases or tears) highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive no missing pages. May be a former library book with usual treatments(e.g. mylar covers call stickers stamps card pockets barcodes or remainder marks). Extra components such as CDs DVDs figurines or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9780766859487 ISBN10: 0766859487 Contributors: Nelsen-Parish Jan Nelsen Marjorie R.