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| Integrate Your Students' Learning The Métrico Mesh books are packed with reference to science, history, and culture. The characters are self-directed learners who solve problems and mysteries through research, collaboration, and creative analysis. I have listed here the themes, as well as subtopics that I touch on in each book. The appendix of each book contains a page of project ideas for further exploration. If you see a preview link, you can read the first chapter, table of contents, and appendix in pdf form. - Wren Blackberry |
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Under the GrassWren BlackberryMétrico Mesh 1 Youth Adventure Fiction Ages 9-13 Jeff Métrico carried home an unusual reptile skin. Was it from a snake or a lizard? As Jeff watched the flooding from a rainstorm diminish, signs of other unusual animals surfaced. He saw evidence of animals declared extinct. His family collected amphibians they couldn't identify. Jeff and his friend Kye ventured into restricted woods to compare footprints they had seen with scientific information they had learned. Jeff thought he knew all the secrets of his seaside neighborhood--but found there were many more mysteries to this natural world, right under his feet. Based on Job 40-41. 107 pp. ISBN 1-4116-2530-7 March 2005 release Library of Congress 2005923433 PREVIEW |
Main Themes Explore the possibility of undiscovered animal life through scientific methods. Continue to pursue truth and build on what others know. Subtopics
Underlying Parallel Job trusted what he knew and pursued truth, despite established religious advice. |
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Levitical DayWren BlackberryMétrico Mesh 2 Youth Adventure Fiction Ages 10-14 2003 Some days we have to take charge whether we want to or not. When Jacquie found her friends surrounded with fungus and rare diseases, she had to scramble into priestly action. Based on Leviticus 19. May 2005 release ISBN 1-4116-2816-0 Library of Congress 2005923434 PREVIEW (871K) |
Main Themes Shoulder the needs of one's community, working within and without established systems. Appreciate the value of common health practices. Subtopics
Underlying Parallel Levitical duties can make sense |
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Deep Echoes to DeepWren BlackberryMétrico Mesh 3 Ages 9-14 2003 Jeff found himself deep in the caves of a neighboring farm property. He needed to rely on someone to get him out. Who could he trust? Based on Psalm 42. August 2005 release Library of Congress 2005923435 |
Main Themes How to respect untrustworthy leadership Survival skills Subtopics
Underlying Parallel King Saul honored David, then chased him down. How did David keep his cool and survive? |
| . | Anything But StaticWren BlackberryMétrico Mesh 4 Ages 10-14 2004 Jacquie was positively charged when a newcomer at church rubbed her the wrong way. Dunkirk Hewson III had negative vibes, until a shocking event transformed his life. Jacquie wanted anything but static between them. Based on Acts 9. November 2005 release Library of Congress 2005923436 |
Main Themes People can change; how soon can you trust them? The shocking components of lightning. Subtopics
Underlying Parallel When zealously-religious Saul converted to faith-based Paul, how soon could the early church trust him? |
| . | Math FictionWren BlackberryMétrico Mesh 5 Ages 9-13 2004 Jeff was the only one who could describe how the aurora borealis related to the blackout during youth group. Why did that automatically put him in charge of two hundred kids? Jeff finds mathematical ways to save his skin and keep order. Based on Numbers 10. November 2005 release Library of Congress 2005923437 |
Main Themes Leading without being a natural leader Mathematical solutions to organization Subtopics
Underlying Parallel How Moses organized the uprooted millions in the desert. |
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