"A shockingly imaginative graphic novel that captures the sense of adventure and wonder that surrounds a new arrival on the shores of a shining new city. Wordless, but with perfect narrative flow, Tan gives us a story filled with cityscapes worthy of Winsor McCay." — Jeff Smith, author of Bone

"A magical river of strangers and their stories!" — Craig Thompson, author of Blankets

"Magnificent." — David Small, Caldecott Medalist

In a heartbreaking parting, a man gives his wife and daughter a last kiss and boards a steamship to cross the ocean. He's embarking on the most painful yet important journey of his life - he's leaving home to build a better future for his family. Shaun Tan evokes universal aspects of an immigrant's experience through a singular work of the imagination. He does so using brilliantly clear and mesmerizing images. Because the main character can't communicate in words, the book forgoes them too. But while the reader experiences the main character's isolation, he also shares his ultimate joy.

Assessing English Language Learners by Lorraine Valdez-Pierce offers advice on testing students just learning the English language from the teacher's perspective. The author stresses the appropriate use of large-scale standardized testing, but focuses on classroom assessment techniques for use with English language learners (ELL) as well. You'll find strategies for developing, scoring and interpreting classroom assessments that provide greater insight into the individual instructional needs of each child.

Also available:

Assessing Learning in the Classroom - ISBN 0810620707
Implementing Standards-Based Education - ISBN 0810620723

The NEA Professional Library is the book publishing arm of the National Education Association. Our books are enjoyed by teachers, education students, education support professionals, higher education faculty and retired educators. Our mission is to provide timely and topical titles that enhance the professional lives of our members.

Some of the areas we publish in include:

-Classroom Teaching Skills - The NEA Checklist series
-Student Achievement
-Professional Development
-Peer Support
-Classroom Management
-Assessment & Standards-Based Education
-School and Classroom Resources

Assessing English Language Learners by Lorraine Valdez-Pierce offers advice on testing students just learning the English language from the teacher's perspective. The author stresses the appropriate use of large-scale standardized testing, but focuses on classroom assessment techniques for use with English language learners (ELL) as well. You'll find strategies for developing, scoring and interpreting classroom assessments that provide greater insight into the individual instructional needs of each child.

Also available:

Assessing Learning in the Classroom - ISBN 0810620707
Implementing Standards-Based Education - ISBN 0810620723

The NEA Professional Library is the book publishing arm of the National Education Association. Our books are enjoyed by teachers, education students, education support professionals, higher education faculty and retired educators. Our mission is to provide timely and topical titles that enhance the professional lives of our members.

Some of the areas we publish in include:

-Classroom Teaching Skills - The NEA Checklist series
-Student Achievement
-Professional Development
-Peer Support
-Classroom Management
-Assessment & Standards-Based Education
-School and Classroom Resources

Assessing English Language Learners by Lorraine Valdez-Pierce offers advice on testing students just learning the English language from the teacher's perspective. The author stresses the appropriate use of large-scale standardized testing, but focuses on classroom assessment techniques for use with English language learners (ELL) as well. You'll find strategies for developing, scoring and interpreting classroom assessments that provide greater insight into the individual instructional needs of each child.

Also available:

Assessing Learning in the Classroom - ISBN 0810620707
Implementing Standards-Based Education - ISBN 0810620723

The NEA Professional Library is the book publishing arm of the National Education Association. Our books are enjoyed by teachers, education students, education support professionals, higher education faculty and retired educators. Our mission is to provide timely and topical titles that enhance the professional lives of our members.

Some of the areas we publish in include:

-Classroom Teaching Skills - The NEA Checklist series
-Student Achievement
-Professional Development
-Peer Support
-Classroom Management
-Assessment & Standards-Based Education
-School and Classroom Resources

Assessing English Language Learners by Lorraine Valdez-Pierce offers advice on testing students just learning the English language from the teacher's perspective. The author stresses the appropriate use of large-scale standardized testing, but focuses on classroom assessment techniques for use with English language learners (ELL) as well. You'll find strategies for developing, scoring and interpreting classroom assessments that provide greater insight into the individual instructional needs of each child.

Also available:

Assessing Learning in the Classroom - ISBN 0810620707
Implementing Standards-Based Education - ISBN 0810620723

The NEA Professional Library is the book publishing arm of the National Education Association. Our books are enjoyed by teachers, education students, education support professionals, higher education faculty and retired educators. Our mission is to provide timely and topical titles that enhance the professional lives of our members.

Some of the areas we publish in include:

-Classroom Teaching Skills - The NEA Checklist series
-Student Achievement
-Professional Development
-Peer Support
-Classroom Management
-Assessment & Standards-Based Education
-School and Classroom Resources

Assessing English Language Learners by Lorraine Valdez-Pierce offers advice on testing students just learning the English language from the teacher's perspective. The author stresses the appropriate use of large-scale standardized testing, but focuses on classroom assessment techniques for use with English language learners (ELL) as well. You'll find strategies for developing, scoring and interpreting classroom assessments that provide greater insight into the individual instructional needs of each child.

Also available:

Assessing Learning in the Classroom - ISBN 0810620707
Implementing Standards-Based Education - ISBN 0810620723

The NEA Professional Library is the book publishing arm of the National Education Association. Our books are enjoyed by teachers, education students, education support professionals, higher education faculty and retired educators. Our mission is to provide timely and topical titles that enhance the professional lives of our members.

Some of the areas we publish in include:

-Classroom Teaching Skills - The NEA Checklist series
-Student Achievement
-Professional Development
-Peer Support
-Classroom Management
-Assessment & Standards-Based Education
-School and Classroom Resources

Assessing English Language Learners by Lorraine Valdez-Pierce offers advice on testing students just learning the English language from the teacher's perspective. The author stresses the appropriate use of large-scale standardized testing, but focuses on classroom assessment techniques for use with English language learners (ELL) as well. You'll find strategies for developing, scoring and interpreting classroom assessments that provide greater insight into the individual instructional needs of each child.

Also available:

Assessing Learning in the Classroom - ISBN 0810620707
Implementing Standards-Based Education - ISBN 0810620723

The NEA Professional Library is the book publishing arm of the National Education Association. Our books are enjoyed by teachers, education students, education support professionals, higher education faculty and retired educators. Our mission is to provide timely and topical titles that enhance the professional lives of our members.

Some of the areas we publish in include:

-Classroom Teaching Skills - The NEA Checklist series
-Student Achievement
-Professional Development
-Peer Support
-Classroom Management
-Assessment & Standards-Based Education
-School and Classroom Resources