Comprehensive Curriculum of Basic Skills, Grade 1

by American Education Publishing (Compiler)

Designed by experts in education, this comprehensive best-selling workbook features vivid and full-color illustrations to guide first grade children step-by-step through a variety of engaging and developmentally appropriate activities. Topics and activities include phonics, reading, reading comprehension, language arts, writing, and math. Answer keys included. 544 pp. Easy-to-understand examples and directions *High-interest topics *Fun, motivating activities *Review lessons to measure progress *Expanded teaching suggestions

544 pages, Paperback

Published March 1, 2011

Reviews

[Bee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Based on the true story of the steamship Pulaski disaster in 1838 off the coast of North Carolina, BETWEEN THE SKY AND THE SEA explores what may have happened to alleged survivors. As reported in the Delaware Gazette, a Mr. Ridge and Miss Onslow survived the wreck and spent days at sea on a makeshift raft before being rescued, during which time they fell in love. According to official records, however, they were not on board the Pulaski. This intriguing mystery is brought to life by Lisa Kline, imagining Daniel and Lavinia as the pair and what may have been their story. It explores the repercussions of a courtship based on such a brief but life-changing shared experience, as well as the realities of slavery in the antebellum south and the restrictions placed on women at the time, especially in business ownership and inheritance law.

With an intriguing premise and a solid start, this book ended up being just an ok read for me. At times the story dragged, and I didn’t really get a good feel for the characters, their personalities and motivations.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.

[Me Meshelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first book by Lisa Kline. I can't wait to see what else she writes.
Started with Missed opportunities, some regret, and misconceptions. It's social injustices of the South at that time had its part .
Stranded at sea after losing everything to shipwreck, was difficult enough, but an embarrassing rescue was also traumatic. Returning to their homes brought further difficulties and it seemed that Lavinia and Daniel's relationship had very little chance of survival, so heart breaking. Daniel may have saved Lavinia's life, but he is an ordinary man with his own insecurities and flaws, he has had to take control of her father's household from an early age and was his right hand in every way, making her resourceful and strong. However, nothing prepared her for the fallout from their adventure. What will become. . .
I received a copy of this well-written adventure story NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

[JANELLE · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lavinia Onslow is happy managing her father's millinery shop in Savannah - but he's determined to find her a husband and get her settled, so her younger sister can marry her beau. Lavinia isn't sure she even wants to get married. Her father takes a trip to Saratoga Springs and Lavinia goes with him - they sail on the steamship Pulaski. At dinner one night, her eyes meet a handsome stranger's and she hopes to learn more about him. What she didn't expect was everything that happened that fateful night.

The characters are well thought out and enjoyable to learn. The storyline is good - it seems to move fast and there is a bit in the middle where Lavinia seems more wishy-washy than the strong character she's portrayed in the beginning but the ending makes it all worth it.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.

[Lisa Jenks · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Inspired by a legend --that may or not be true-- and set in the rich historic milieus of Savannah, New Orleans, and the coast of North Carolina, Between the Sky and the Sea explores how Lavinia Onslow’s desire to live as an independent woman transforms after surviving the wreck of the Pulaski." Description from Amazon

I really enjoyed this book! I was not aware of the Pulaski sinking in 1838, I looked it up when I finished reading the book. I loved how the author took two strangers, a historical moment and made a story of two people who became acquainted very quickly due to circumstances. Original? Maybe not, however it is very real and very true of the times. Well written and I look forward to more books from Lisa Kline.