The Traveler at Sea
The Traveler at Sea takes young readers on a whimsical journey through the Coral Sea, guided by familiar friend, The Traveler. The adventure will introduce them to a myriad of fantastical undersea creatures, all of which truly exist! This book provides an opportunity not only to practice counting, but curious minds will be inspired to learn more about each and every one of the sea creatures represented on these pages!
101 Food Jokes
Which friends always Eat with you? Your taste buds!Hungry for humour? The bestselling jokesters The Hennessy Kids are back to fill your belly - with laughs!Share these jokes with your friends & family and enjoy laughing together over food.The Hennessy Kids are authors of the bestselling joke books 101 Halloween Jokes, 101 Christmas Jokes, 101 Pet Jokes,101 Knock Knock Jokes (Volume 1), and 101 Nature Jokes.
Philadelphia Phillies
Encompassing the extraordinary history of Major League Baseball's Philadelphia Phillies, this photo-laden narrative underscores significant players, team accomplishments, and noteworthy moments that will stand out in young sports fans' minds.
Would You Rather? Made You Think! Edition
Enjoy hours of laughter with hilarious questions for kids that get harder as the book goes on. Who will win the competition for the best answers? Who will outsmart everyone? Laugh and learn with 160+ questions designed to make kids giggle, think, and figure out who's the wittiest (and silliest) of all! Would You Rather? Made You Think! Edition provides endless hours of fun for eight- to twelve-year-olds who love a challenge--and a good laugh. Would You Rather? Made You Think! features: Learning through play. Kids will exercise their brains with these either/or scenarios that make them think creatively, use their imagination, and pull together facts quickly.Family time away from screens. 160+ age-appropriate questions, ranging from the mind-boggling to the totally gross.An exciting game for competitive kids. Try to outsmart family and friends with the most creative answer.Levels organized by difficulty. As kids complete the levels, the next questions get harder.Lots of laughs! The questions are funny; kids can make the answers even funnier!Perfect for road trips, camping trips, restaurants, sleepovers, and dinner conversations.Classroom fun. These questions can be used to increase student engagement, practice reading and writing comprehension, promote critical thinking skills, and create a fun classroom environment!
Epic Athletes: Alex Morgan
Kicking off his new series of sports biographies for young readers, journalist Dan Wetzel tells the inspiring true life story of a US Women's Soccer star in Epic Athletes: Alex Morgan. Featuring graphic-style illustrations by Cory Thomas! Fierce competitor. World Cup winner. Role model. U.S. Women's Soccer star Alex Morgan has earned each of these impressive titles throughout her incredible career. As a young girl growing up in Southern California, she dreamed of being a professional soccer player, fighting to compete on the international stage against the world's greatest athletes. Flash forward to the present and Alex Morgan has emerged as the face of U.S. Women's soccer, famous for her clutch, late-game goals, and an inspiration to kids across the country. Bestselling author Dan Wetzel details the rise of an American champion in this uplifting biography for young readers, complete with dynamic comic-style illustrations. Praise for Epic Athletes * "An unusually informative and enjoyable sports biography for young readers." --Booklist, starred review for Epic Athletes: Stephen Curry
Soccer Superstars: Messi Rules
Is Lionel Messi your number soccer player? In this NEWLY REVISED edition, we bring you fully up to date with Messi's story so far, featuring his stats and achievements since he left Barcelona for PSG after 18 glorious seasons before heading stateside to Inter Miami in 2023. We also cover his achievements on the international stage, including his epic Copa América win with Argentina in 2021 and stunning World Cup triumph in 2022. Did you know that the living legend Leo has played more than 1,000 matches, scored more than 815 goals for club and country, won 35 club titles wirh Barca, including 10 La Liga titles and picked up 76 awards?! Discover how Leo went from being the smallest player on the field (as a young boy he was so tiny all the other players called him 'Titch') to being widely known as the 'Greatest of All Time' with his incredible runs, ball control and lots and lots of goals! Soccer Superstars is a series aimed at building a love of reading from a young age, with fun cartoons, inspirational
Soccer Superstars: Mbappe Rules
Filled with quizzes, stats and little known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Soccer Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Kylian Mbapp矇 your ultimate soccer hero? His quick feet and shooting skills have made him one of the world's top forwards and the youngest ever player to score 16 goals in the Champions League. Mbapp矇 started playing at the age of six and his first coach was his dad. Find out how he went from playing on the pitch he created in his living room to becoming the second teenager in history to score in a World Cup final. Soccer Superstars is a series aimed at building a love of reading from a young age, with fun cartoons, inspirational stories, a simple narrative style and a cast of characters chipping in with quotes, jokes and comments.
The Best Ever Brief History of the Boston Red Sox
The Best Ever Brief History of the Boston Red Sox is the ultimate literary "mash-up" for kids- biographical and autobiographical, historical and humorous, educational and packed with pictures of baseball cards and online video references-with all roads leading back to one incredible baseball team, the Boston Red Sox. (Ages 6-12)
Naomi Osaka
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of professional tennis player Naomi Osaka in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter.
The Best Ever Brief History of the New York Yankees
The Best Ever Brief History of the New York Yankees is the ultimate literary "mash-up" for kids- biographical and autobiographical, historical and humorous, educational and packed with pictures of baseball cards and online video references-with all roads leading back to one incredible baseball team, the New York Yankees. (Ages 6-12)
Green Energy
Explore green energy--a power made from nature's renewable resources--in this "enjoyable, upbeat series" (Booklist). Did you know that you can light a house using the power of the sun and the wind? Or that rotting garbage can be used to make energy? Discover how energy is EVERYWHERE, and uncover how clean energy can be harnessed to save the environment! Ignite your scientific mind with fun facts, activities, and experiments. Try this: Crumple a piece of paper and put it in front of you, then use only your breath to move it. That's wind energy! How far can you get it to travel with this energy source? This STEM-driven series helps beginning scientists and engineers grasp big scientific ideas with: Intriguing info to fill and thrill your brain. Hands-on activities to jumpstart your imagination. Great photos to help you get the bigger picture. New ideas sure to change the way you see the world. From Starry Forest Books, STEAM & Me(TM) uses science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to feed curiosity and spark creativity. STEAM & Me(TM) is all about you!
Science Comics: Rocks and Minerals
Leave no stone unturned with Andy Hirsch's Science Comics: Rocks and Minerals, the latest volume in First Second's action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers! In this volume, join a crystal-crazy fanboy and a famous rock hunter on a geological journey that will take them to the summit of a volcano, deep within the earth, and even into outer space! They'll learn about the unstoppable forces that shape our planet and they might even pick up a gemstone or meteorite along the way. Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more! Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these graphic novels are for you!
Oh Khalil and the Color Block Bandit
This family-friendly adventure brings imagination to life! Oh Khalil and the Color Block Bandit follows a young scholar named Khalil, whose excitement for show-and-tell turns into an unforgettable mystery. The night before school, Khalil carefully sets out his favorite color blocks, only to discover they've vanished by bedtime!Determined to solve the case, Khalil transforms into his superhero alter ego, "OH KHALIL!" Armed with his trusty cape and the letter "K" on his chest, he's ready to uncover the truth. From room to room, he investigates every clue, questions everyone in the house, and refuses to give up, even when the mystery seems impossible to solve.Just when he's about to lose hope, Khalil spots something suspicious... and the Color Block Bandit is finally revealed! With his blocks recovered just in time for show-and-tell, Khalil can't wait to share his heroic story with his classmates.Filled with adventure, imagination, and a few clever surprises, Oh Khalil and the Color Block Bandit ends with fun activity questions and a playful learning challenge for young readers.
The Little Blue Book
The Little Blue Book is a refreshingly realistic guide created specifically for young women who are navigating their years of middle and high school. As readers work through each chapter, they will explore different topics while learning more about themselves and who they are as a young woman. Additionally, readers will be prompted to answer questions and participate in moments of self-reflection to create the parallel between the topics being discussed and their own experiences. The author, Keri, dives into the complicated and often times, isolating experiences that young women are presented with each and every day, while sharing her personal experiences and stories that relate to each topic. Each chapter is colorfully decorated with total transparency, witty banter, and reliability to demonstrate to readers that they are not alone.The desired purpose of The Little Blue Book is to normalize uncomfortable conversations for young women, encouraging young women to become comfortable with being themselves, and to create a strong, unwavering sense of confidence and self-love that will remain with readers throughout their lives.
The Treehouse Joke Book
What's black and white and read all over the world? The New York Times-bestselling Treehouse series, of course! International author-illustrator superstar duo Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton are back, and this time they've cooked up a hilarious joke book to complement their beloved chapter book series. Chock-full of gags, quips, and puns--both all-new and some that were previously featured in The 104-Story Treehouse--The Treehouse Joke Book promises countless laughs both for existing fans and newcomers to the Treehouse universe.
THE PRINCESS ADVENTURE The 16th Birthday
Its Autumn and Faith 16th birthday- the best birthday ever! Autumn and Faith are celebrating their 16th birthday. They are twin sisters and they love to do everything together. They have experienced one of the best times of their lives by meeting their boy crushes.
Lego Halloween Ideas
Celebrate Halloween with 50 spooky build ideas, plus an exclusive scary scene model! Use your LEGO(R) collection to conjure up a giant bat, a ghost ship, a witch's house, and many more creepy creations. Plus, challenge your friends to spooky LEGO games. These Halloween-themed models and activities will keep you busy throughout the spooky season. The book also comes with all the bricks you need to make an exclusive LEGO spooky scene mini model. Let the ghoulish fun begin! (c)2020 The LEGO Group.
Crash Course
This book demands each of us look in the mirror and get real before we get behind the wheel. When fragile human bodies have to occupy the same spaces as big, heavy, complex machines that can travel at high speeds, the outcome is inevitable. Some people will die. So why do we identify with the driver in the car rather than the person they have killed? Would you still shrug and chalk it up to random bad luck if that dead person was someone you loved? Using the comic book format, this book vehemently dispels the notion that traffic accidents are inevitable and/or acceptable on any level, insisting that drivers own their responsibility, and consider the consequences of careless and dangerous behavior. It is part thought experiment, part testimonial, and part indictment of a dysfunctional transit environment that puts convenience for drivers ahead of logic, natural resources, and even ahead of human life. Crash Course questions the decisions that shape all our lives. Why don't roads serve everyone who needs to use them? What makes some people not worth protecting? Where do we start in fixing a broken system that facilitates the use of vehicles as murder weapons in places like Charlottesville, VA?
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Someone
This story was born when I was putting my baby to sleep and I was telling her a tale before bed. After some writing, re-writing and more re-writing I finally created this kind story. The illustrator did an amazing work and truly expressed my thoughts to the audience.
Tim the Tiny Block
Little Tim just wants to help! But when a box of toy blocks set off on a mission to construct a house, he can't quite find his place. He's a different size! He's a different shape! How can Tim help his friends when he's not like everyone else?Vibrant illustrations and playful rhyme come together in D.J. Bianco's original story to show us that it's okay to be different. Sometimes our quirks and originality can help us end up in places higher than we could have ever imagined.
Capoeira
The Atlantic slave trade caused havoc on the cultures and political states of Africa and led to the forced migration of millions of Africans to the Americas. The Africans could not bring their material cultures and artifacts, but most important, they brought their histories and cultures-philosophies, languages, political structures, and religious and artistic expressions. Hundreds of societies were established throughout the Americas by Africans who had freed themselves. These societies were called maroons in the United States, palenques in the Spanish-speaking countries, and quilombos or mocambos in Brazil. The most famous mocambo was the Quilombo dos Palmares, which existed for almost one hundred years as an independent nation made up of Africans, indigenous peoples, and poor whites. Many of these societies had their system of self-defense or martial arts, which, not surprisingly, had their origins in Africa. Africans practiced a variety of martial arts. From the top of northern Africa to the bottom of southern Africa, there were and still are hundreds of fighting styles that emphasized skill, technique, and intelligence over brute force. One of the martial arts that sprang from the connection between Africa and the Americas is capoeira angola, which is still played in Brazil and around the world today. Design for young readers, and packed with over 30 illustrations, this book tells the story of Capoeira Angola.
Al Planetario (Planetarium)
Field trips are important and exciting days for young people. It gets them out of the classroom where they can learn in a different environment. This title shows all the fun and educational things kids can see and learn about on a field trip to a planetarium. Title is complete with colorful photos that support the simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
In my garden
This is an adventure in your backyard. You're a part of the enchanting garden where you meet all your new friends. They will share a breakfast with you, and, if you feel like it, you could take a shower with them after the whole day of fun. It is a great reading for parents and children. For parents it is a great way to introduce their children to nature that can by found so close, right in your backyard. All creatures are friends in the garden. They talk and make fun of each other. Sometimes they seem to be lonely. But it is an illusion. They like each other and can live in peace and with mutual respect. Get it now before they fly away to warm countries.
Fire Drops
Be part of the joy, the laughter, the struggles and the occurrences that take place in a hidden world close to us all. Fire Drops is a fiction story for children about water droplets whose memories have been compromised. Water droplets do not remember who they are and must find their way to answers no one seems to have. To discover who they truly are, water droplets must come together, embrace their surroundings, accept their limitations, and free their minds to defy preconceived notions of hate and fear. Fire Drops parallels the human condition in that, when we are born, we have no memories, and every human being must journey through life to discover self-identity and purpose. Fire Drops is a celebration of life, the most awe-provoking force in the universe.
Beach Vacation (Koobville)
The Book Monsters are going on vacation! Join 18 Koobville characters as they each find a special place to read at Boko Beach. This book introduces resourcefulness and teamwork to solve a problem when Puzz gets homesick. Fall in love with this new Koobville adventure. Each Book Monster is different but share the same love of reading... and what is more fun than reading at Boko Beach!
Science Comics: Rocks and Minerals
Leave no stone unturned with Andy Hirsch's Science Comics: Rocks and Minerals, the latest volume in First Second's action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers! In this volume, join a crystal-crazy fanboy and a famous rock hunter on a geological journey that will take them to the summit of a volcano, deep within the earth, and even into outer space! They'll learn about the unstoppable forces that shape our planet and they might even pick up a gemstone or meteorite along the way. Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more! Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these graphic novels are for you!
Capoeira
The Atlantic slave trade caused havoc on the cultures and political states of Africa and led to the forced migration of millions of Africans to the Americas. Africans brought with them their histories and cultures--philosophies, languages, political structures, and religious and artistic expressions. Many African societies and those they created in the Americas had their system of self-defense or martial arts. In Africa, there were and still are hundreds of fighting styles that emphasized skill, technique, and intelligence over brute force. One of the martial arts that sprang from the connection between Africa and the Americas is capoeira angola, which is still played in Brazil and around the world today. This coloring book introduces young children to the story of Capoeira Angola using over 30 original illustrations, promoting brain development through colors, shapes, interpretations, and imagined stories!
Peter Pan
Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up or Peter and Wendy, often known simply as Peter Pan, is a work by J. M. Barrie, in the form of a 1904 play and a 1911 novel. Both versions tell the story of Peter Pan, a mischievous yet innocent little boy who can fly, and has many adventures on the island of Neverland that is inhabited by mermaids, fairies, Native Americans and pirates. The Peter Pan stories also involve the characters Wendy Darling and her two brothers, Peter's fairy Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys, and the pirate Captain Hook. The play and novel were inspired by Barrie's friendship with the Llewelyn Davies family. Barrie continued to revise the play for years after its debut until publication of the play script in 1928.The play debuted at the Duke of York's Theatre in London on 27 December 1904 with Nina Boucicault, daughter of playwright Dion Boucicault, in the title role. A Broadway production was mounted in 1905 starring Maude Adams. It was later revived with such actresses as Marilyn Miller and Eva Le Gallienne. The play has since been adapted as a pantomime, stage musical, a television special, and several films, including a 1924 silent film, the 1953 Disney animated film, and a 2003 live action production. The play is now rarely performed in its original form on stage in the United Kingdom, whereas pantomime adaptations are frequently staged around Christmas. In the U.S., the original version has also been supplanted in popularity by the 1954 musical version, which became popular on television.The novel was first published in 1911 by Hodder & Stoughton in the United Kingdom, and Charles Scribner's Sons in the United States. The original book contains a frontispiece and 11 half-tone plates by artist F. D. Bedford (whose illustrations are still under copyright in the EU). The novel was first abridged by May Byron in 1915, with Barrie's permission, and published under the title Peter Pan and Wendy, the first time this form was used. This version was later illustrated by Mabel Lucie Attwell in 1921. In 1929, Barrie gave the copyright of the Peter Pan works to Great Ormond Street Hospital, a children's hospital in London.
Color & Frame - Country Gardens (Adult Coloring Book)
Join millions of adults around the world who are rediscovering the simple relaxation and joy of coloring! The 31 coloring pages are filled with flowers, birds, butterflies, and other sights you might see in a country garden.Perforated, one-sided pages are easy to tear out so you can frame or share.Thicker paper helps prevent marker or pen from bleeding through to the next page.Spiral binding allows pages to lay flat while coloring.This coloring book is made for grown-ups but all ages can enjoy!
The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators
First published in 1916, "The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators" is a detailed account of various famous Dutch navigators, many of whom sacrificed their lives and did so knowingly in the name of exploration. Some of them were drowned, and some of them died of thirst. A few were frozen to death, and many were killed by the heat of the scorching sun. Others were speared by cannibals and provided a feast for the hungry tribes of the Pacific Islands. This volume is not to be missed by those with an interest in navigation and its history, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Willem van Loon (1882 - 1944) was a Dutch-American journalist, historian, and successful author of children's books. Contents include: "Jan Huygen Van Linschoten", "The Northeast Passage", "The Tragedy Of Spitzbergen", "The First Voyage To India--Failure", "The Second Voyage To India--Success", "Van Noort Circumnavigates The World", "The Attack Upon The West Coast Of America", "The Bad Luck Of Captain Bontekoe", etc. Other notable works by this author include: "The Story of Mankind" (1921), "The Story of the Bible" (1923), and "Witches and Witch-Finders" (1923). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
Galileo! Galileo!
For hundreds of years, people have dreamed of Jupiter, the king of the planets. But the trip across the solar system is so long and dangerous that it seems almost impossible. This is the incredible, true story of NASA's Galileo Mission. It's narrated by the medieval genius Galileo, who connects with middle-grade readers in a humorous way. Strap in for this epic adventure of imagination, brilliance, and plain old grit!This colorful graphic novel was selected for the 2021 Best STEM Books list, a joint project of the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) and the Children's Book Council. It also received a gold medal in the Mom's Choice Awards.Please note that this book is produced at two different printers. One version of the book has matte interior pages, and the other version has glossy interior pages. The publisher's website has more information.
The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids 2
USA Today bestselling series!Why did the hamburger always lose the race? Because it could never ketchup! Get ready for 800+ more silly jokes for kids of all ages Have fun laughing while becoming a better reader! The Big Book of Silly Jokes 2 is a jam-packed collection of knock-knocks, puns, riddles, and goofy giggles guaranteed to keep kids cracking up anywhere, anytime. With clean humor, playful illustrations, and even tips for writing their own jokes, it's sure to entertain all reading levels on long car rides, family vacations, and around the house. More than 1 million kids laughed their heads off with the first book--now the fun continues with this all-new sequel!
The Keeper of the Shell
The 'Keeper of the Shell' is the story of Iona who lives alone on an island. She finds a shell beneath a mango tree. The shell transports her on travels to a magical world which take her under and then across the sea, in order to to save a lost Kingdom from the vile trolls. Through many hardships and adventures she finds new friends and discovers her rightful destiny.
Musa MooseAn Alphabetical Adventure
Follow Musa Moose on an alphabetical adventure through the exotic islands of Indonesia -- with a fantastic surprise ending! Being a brown-colored Canadian, Musa Moose isn't your stereotypical tourist, but the color of his hide never stops him from being happy and enjoying learning his A, B, Cs. Waqqas Hanafi hand-painted each illustration using brilliant watercolors - an art style that will feel instantly familiar to children and pique their interests the way a good storybook does.
What Paradise Found
What Paradise Found was written to help children facing stress and change. It is for those who have had to move or who have moved multiple times in their lives and are still struggling to feel safe. By engaging with nature we can fill our souls with awe, inspiration, and hope. Children will identify with Paradise and her difficult situation that she has no control over. The dream-like fantasy takes her to a place of exciting adventures. Paradise discovers new friends and she finds a way to cope.
The Colors of MeTheColors of MeAyumi’s Special Lunch
Ayumi is an energetic child that takes great pride when her family cooks authentic cuisine together. She is ecstatic about bringing her favorite dish to school. But, her pride turns to dismay when the other children turn their noses up at her lunch. Read more to find out what Ayumi discovers about her heritage and gaining respect from others.
It’s a Game of Chase
It's a Game of Chase is a young adult story based in the modern millennial era. It is set in a small town in Nakuru County, Kenya. The story encompasses various sites, including hotels, campsites, and the principal city of Nairobi, where the main character momentarily lived. Her family lives on the outskirts of the town, in a leafy suburb at a well-guarded estate. The main character is a female protagonist whose quest to find a perfect life and a sense of belonging ends up uncovering family secrets.Ruthie, the protagonist, lives in a world in which she feels estranged. Her father is a retired judge that had a reputation of being stern and fierce, and her mother, an advocate human rights activist, created a lot of enemies along the way. They were, however, a power couple and together an unstoppable force. Her parents had done everything they could in an attempt to protect her and her siblings but left a loophole.Growing up, Ruthie feels psychologically and socially incapacitated, and thus begins her quest to chase the perfect life. It is during this journey that she stumbles upon the loophole: Ethan, her worst nightmare and her perfect match. Her relationship with Ethan ends up uncovering their family skeletons and turning her once picture-perfect family into a huge tangled mess. With the help of her best friend Betty, they seek the truth and end up with jumbled information. Despite warnings and threats to their families, they continue investigating, gambling on their relationship and the safety of their families in an attempt to solve the mysteries and repair the breach threatening to break their families apart. It is a journey filled with treachery, revenge, threats, denial, acceptance, and closure. Is there such a thing as a perfect flawless life? Even when we mend our mistakes, can the wounds ever heal?
EndowA Blood Inheritance Novel
On the world of Sumir, the realms were put into place to keep peace by separating the magical races, but what will happen if those barriers collapse?Picking up from where Lost ended, Endow takes Emily, Amanda, and Kiami, on a dangerous trip through the realms.Amanda is determined to prove that the stones they were given are the very ones from the ancient myth. To do so she may have to divulge a few of her dark secrets.But a powerful storm is on the horizon, one that crackles with magical energy, and it throws them off course. Taking the opportunity to get Emily to accept a leading role, Amanda pushes her at every turn. She needs her to see the warrior that she knows lurks deep inside. Kiami's customary optimism is quelled as more truths are unveiled. An encounter with the wizard Bloise may give them answers, but she fears it will cost them too, and even after he explains the source of her inherited powers, she is left feeling like she's running and getting nowhere. When Amanda is reunited with her mother, it is not the happy encounter she once imagined. In a world soon to be at war, she realizes their curses were meant to cause the planet's destruction. Can they be used for salvation instead?
Fitness Is Fun OutdoorFitness and Physical Activity; Fun Games and Activities; Live for th
Do you want to encourage your child to be fit?Encourage happy play!In this book, young dragon friends rediscover fitness as fun and movement outdoor. Whether "large or stout, small or tall, play is what it's all about!" Balanced with body image, treats, rest, friend and solo play, this book is about playful action. The dragons rediscover games of yesterday and today! See what games the dragons play!Enjoy this rhyming snappy tribute to outdoor play. This is a fun "read-aloud" book for children aged 3 to 8. Colorful, fun images will delight! The verses are short and simple enough for beginner readers. This is not a fact book of dos and don'ts. This is a fun book that will entice your child to run outdoor to play! Enjoy!This book is for you if you want to teach your child: Lifelong fitness, wellness, and health each day through play. Fitness is not hard work. Fitness is fun! The solution is play! Delight in fun reminders of outdoor games of yesterday and today. Discover the dragons' fun games and activities!With play, fitness is easy! Started early, the motivation for exercise is lifelong! Children will gain motivation in fitness and enjoy the healthiest lifestyle.Dragons/children are happiest when moving and at play!Start young and your child will be living healthier for life!The power of play and friendships are vital for overall wellbeing.This book offers playful reminders without pressure. This book is a fun, easy read!As a psychologist, the author has dedicated her career to promoting overall health. With children, she advises doing so in playful, gentle ways.Nutritionists, doctors, and weight management centers, please consider offering this playful book to your young patients. It puts smiles on their faces and encourages activity without pressure. If you want to encourage your child to be fit and have fun reading, this book is for you!Can it be that easy? Yes, the solution is play!Can you guess what games the young dragons play? Order this playful children's book today to encourage your child's lifelong fitness through play.
A Journey Through TimeAJourney Through Time
Baraka, a young boy born in the western region of Kenya, is brought up by Jane Uside, a resilient single parent. He goes through a tough, unforgiving terrain of life, as his uncle Matata brings him untold miseries. The Winds of fate throw him onto the streets of Nairobi, and all seems lost with everything stacked against him-appalling poverty and gross indignity-yet he emerges from the trenches to become a globally renowned research scientist, discovering cocktails that change how cancer is treated and managed. Still, his identity troubles him to the core. His life has been a journey through time. Will he be able to solve the biggest puzzle of his life?It's a coming of Age story; the major and minor themes in the story are timeless, relevant today as they have been over the years and in the years to come. A Journey Through Time focuses on themes of home and identity, the freedom of choice, the power of a rebirth, poverty, and reconciliation. The author uses first person narration, which lends the story authenticity and credibility, immersing the reader deep into the story and transporting them to the different worlds of Baraka the protagonist. The narration is deeply engaging. The characters employed in A Journey Through Time are a true reflection of the Kenyan diversity-a blend of communities, cultures, and races. This will be hailed as a book that promotes integration and cohesion of communities in the different social stratifications in Africa and across the globe.
Ward Nine
Najma wakes up one morning to the horror of her mentally ill mother's gruesome murder on the streets. She is horrified and shocked that someone would kill a sick woman so brutally. Her mother had suffered a mental break down after Najma's birth due to postpartum stress. Najma's life is definitely in danger, but there is a young man who remains by her side throughout the ordeal. On the morning of her mother's death, it is revealed that this young man is her brother, and he carries more conundrums about Najma's identity. She is only sixteen and acutely needs someone. Ironically, Zaire is the only person she can trust. She dreams of being a fashion designer and model, but the desire wanes when her mother is brutally murdered and dumped at the market square. It is later revealed that Najma's father is a prominent politician who chose to marry a statesman's daughter for prestige instead of the love of his life, Elima, Najma's mother. The politician, however, takes care of their bills. When Elima gets worse, she is admitted to the mental hospital and there resides in Ward Nine, the details of which captured in large tracts of flashback. Najma discovers her world, bit by bit through Zaire, giving the reader an insight into how she became who she is. The world of money and power is also revealed through Zaire and other characters named after gods and goddesses. Osanyin is a Nigerian ritualist and money maker, Barvo owns a lake of fake gold (just like the god of the springs), Lorantu is a smuggler of youth and an ancient god of youth who refuses to grow old. Ploutus is Najma's father and a statesman. Anthenia, the goddess of gardens, is a dealer of poisons and silent assassinations. Finally, there is Artemis, the goddess of fertility.The delicate intertwining of Greek and Panafrican lore creates a new, cerebral setting. These characters expose the sordidness of the political family and the bitter fruits of extreme power. It reveals the corruption, betrayal, injustices, and acute pain that those involved inflict on innocents. Currently, mental health is a pertinent issue. Encumbered by postmodern depression, hunger for validation, lack of stress management units, and a man-eat-man mentality, the world has stopped being a peaceful haven. Everyone is struggling to fit in, and this title aims to establish the causes of mental instability through fiction. The story is also based on crime, fraud, mass killings, and other vices that are meant to unveil the other side of the world that people assume doesn't exist. Money and wealth are necessary evil that humanity can't help being attracted to. The book satirizes what humans are willing to do for money and power. Ward Nine is a story of wealth, power, and self-made immortality of characters intertwined in religious extremism, science, black magic, and the twisted cultural beliefs of people across Africa and beyond. It is an exposure of social class divisions, the struggles on the ladder, and the rise and fall of pseudo empires that exist beyond the eyes of the public. It is where purported good meets the notion of evil. The mission: to unveil the darkest secrets of the land by way of satire, humor, and fantasy. Ward Nine ends in the triumph of love, in its rawest and purest form. It is a story of love causing pain and facilitating simultaneous healing. In the end, it's not all tears. There is love and peace in doing the things that one loves most.
Let’s Explore With Cor Cor
With a can-do attitude, Cor Cor shows that with enough determination anything is possible. Cor Cor's readers learn about places around the world, as he explores exciting destinations from his wheelchair. Whether admiring the northern lights in Iceland or meeting kangaroos in Australia, no adventure is off-limits. As a wheelchair user that has visited all seven continents, co-author Cory Lee (founder of the award-winning accessible travel blog Curb Free with Cory Lee) always wanted to read a book that he could relate to while growing up. Collaborating with his mom, co-author Sandy Gilbreath, they created this children's picture book to show that the possibilities for all children are limitless, regardless of their abilities. Let's Explore with Cor Cor is both fun and colorful, while teaching children about various landmarks and destinations from all over the world.
Finding You at the Zoo
Joel Katte has been an educator since 2001 and a staff developer and speaker since 2013. His professional learning experience IGNITE #loveinschools is positively transforming school cultures. It is helping educators achieve greater work-life harmony and maximize their relationships and moments with students, colleagues, families, and community members. The positive energy that emerges from IGNITE #loveinschools instantly catapults school cultures to greater levels. Joel is an experienced secondary school English teacher, elementary school principal, and alternative schools district administrator who has served students of all ages in both urban and rural settings. He has served the most at-promise students as well as the most gifted.Artist Educator Tuska (1931-1998) spent his career at the University of Kentucky as a teacher's teacher inspiring his students to observe, create, and be themselves. As a working artist, he drew every day. Some drawings were preliminary to cast in bronze. Others found their destiny in formed clay, wax, wood, and a myriad of pioneered mediums. Still others evolved. Some were their own fruition. All were explorations. Most were of the human form, movement, and balance. Each engaged him endlessly, day after day, except for one day in 1973. On that day, Tuska drew animals, having been inspired by a trip with his two sons to the National Zoo in Washington, DC.
A Wynken, Blynken & Nod Adventure!AWynken, Blynken & Nod Adventure!
Welcome to A Wynken, Blynken & Nod Adventure! This unique children's picture book weaves together a modern adventure story with two of the most famous classics poems from Eugene Field (Wynken, Blynken & Nod, and The Sugar-Plum Tree.) Here is where magic and dreams are spun together in a tale that opens the door to a whole new world; one must only believe. Children will sail along with Wynken, Blynken and Nod as they learn of the power in believing, the beauty of friendships, and the endless wonder of imagination. The incredible illustrations add an extra special touch to the fantasy driven book, and becomes a most amazing invitation into the limitless adventures of a child's dreams.
Cupcake Cookbook for Kids
A deliciously easy cupcake cookbook kids 8 to 12 will love Cupcakes are some of the most magical, mouthwatering baked goods--but you don't need fancy equipment or tons of experience to make these fun, frosted treats from scratch. Cupcake Cookbook for Kids gives budding bakers everything they need to become a master cupcake maker, packed with foolproof baking tips, handy decorating techniques, go-to frostings, and easy-to-follow cupcake and frosting recipes. This cupcake cookbook offers plenty of guidance on baking and decorating the perfect cupcake. Try your hand at classic staples like Rich Chocolate Cupcakes before leveling up with more advanced fun-filled cupcakes such as Butterbeer Cupcakes with Butterscotch Frosting. Celebrate by wowing your friends with birthday-themed Melting Ice Cream Cones or getting in the holiday spirit with Going, Going, Gone Snowmen. The Cupcake Cookbook for Kids includes: Outside the box--This cupcake cookbook helps you ditch the premade mixes and learn the ropes of baking cupcakes entirely from scratch, including all the tools, tricks, terminology, and safety tips you'll need. Delight in every bite--You'll find recipes for 40 yummy cupcakes in this cupcake cookbook, ranging from fun classics to more unique advanced cupcakes, with "Ask an Adult" tips if you need extra help. Sprinkle of magic--Get to know your piping bag with 10 recipes for fluffy buttercream or smooth glazes, before topping them off with whimsical decorations. With the Cupcake Cookbook for Kids, you can satisfy your sweet tooth with creative, delightfully decorated cupcakes made by you.
