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Real-world approaches to reading: Techniques for providing children with the literacy-rich environment that is crucial to both reading and writing success.; By Alta Allen.

Rainbow Falls: In Jocassee Gorges: Temperate rain forests of the Blue Ridge, page 12; With Figure 9 we reach our destination, the river and falls that are the most striking geographic feature of the gorge region. This is the Horsepasture River with its Rainbow Falls, which drops over 100 feet in the single cascade shown here. Two other smaller...; By Dirk Frankenberg and Stephanie Walters.

The spray zone: In Jocassee Gorges: Temperate rain forests of the Blue Ridge, page 13; One of the unique features of the Jocassee Gorges region is the plant community that flourishes in the spray zone around the base of the waterfalls. Figure 10 shows visible evidence of the spray that sustains these unusual communities. If you look closely...; By Dirk Frankenberg and Stephanie Walters.

Algae: In Jocassee Gorges: Temperate rain forests of the Blue Ridge, page 14; The rocks closest to the base of the falls get the heaviest spray. These rocks remain wet at all times and therefore make excellent places for the growth of attached algae. The green patches on the rocks shown in Figure 11 are algae. There are most obvious...; By Dirk Frankenberg and Stephanie Walters.

Spray zone community: In Jocassee Gorges: Temperate rain forests of the Blue Ridge, page 15; On the sides of the waterfall the spray community becomes more diverse than the algae that grows at the bottom. These communities are perpetually wet but are less exposed to the destructive torrents that crash down the falls in periods of extreme high water....; By Dirk Frankenberg and Stephanie Walters.

The bottom of the falls: In Jocassee Gorges: Temperate rain forests of the Blue Ridge, page 16; As one moves further back from the falls, the spray community becomes even more diverse as grasses and broad-leafed plants find suitable habitats among the boulders and downed trees at the bottom of the waterfalls.; By Dirk Frankenberg and Stephanie Walters.

Slope forest: In Jocassee Gorges: Temperate rain forests of the Blue Ridge, page 17; Finally, the spray community gives way to the forests that dominate the slopes above it. A typical slope forest is shown in Figure 15 behind Turtleback Falls, one of the two cascades above Rainbow Falls. Turtleback Falls is a favorite cascade sliding spot....; By Dirk Frankenberg and Stephanie Walters.

Embarkation of the Pilgrims: Robert W. Weir's painting, Embarkation of the Pilgrims, was commissioned in 1837. The painting depicts a group of Protestant pilgrims on the deck of the ship Speedwell before their 1620 voyage from...; Format: image/painting

The Apotheosis of Washington: Photograph of Constantino Brumidi's 1865 fresco in the Capitol dome, entitled The Apotheosis of Washington. The fresco (a painting done on fresh, moist plaster) depicts George Washington's apotheosis — or elevation to the...; Format: image/painting

The role of Mexican folklore in teaching and learning: In Bridging Spanish language barriers in Southern schools, page 2.4; One way teachers can connect with students of Mexican origin is by understanding the cultural knowledge they bring with them into the classroom, including the stories, proverbs, and legends they've learned. Learn more about Mexican folklore from this booklist and collection of online resources, and share this rich oral tradition with all your students.; Format: article; By Dayna Durbin Gleaves.

Fort Branch - Confederate Earthen Fort: Recognized by the state of North Carolina as a regional historic site, Fort Branch at Rainbow Banks was the cornerstone of the entire Roanoke Valley's defense during the Civil War.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

A snowbow before a storm in Jefferson, North Carolina: This is a snowbow before a storm in Jefferson, North Carolina, located in the mountains of Ashe County. A light haze of snow permeates the area around the snowbow, and partially obscures the view behind it. The sun shines through the haze, illuminating the...; Format: image/photograph

Embarkation of the Pilgrims: Protestant pilgrims are shown on the deck of the ship Speedwell before their departure for the New World from Delft Haven, Holland, on July 22, 1620. William Brewster, holding the Bible, and pastor John Robinson lead Governor Carver, William Bradford, Miles...; Format: image/painting

Animal adaptation: This lesson focuses on the adaptations, body structures, and behavior of animals. The students will explore animal growth and adaptations of animals. This lesson is designed to be taught during the reading of Stone Fox.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Development and Science); By Jennifer Fessler and Karen Wright.

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