Migration
Migration has made global citizenship even more important. As people move to other parts of the world for a variety of reasons--to find work, to escape war or famine, to practice their religion or express their identity in peace--we have become more connected than ever as a global community. Readers discover this as they learn about human migration in the past and present, including the challenges faced by today's immigrants, asylum-seekers, and refugees. Important facts are paired with achievable suggestions for actions readers can take to become more involved with this issue on a local and global scale.
Jesus Moments: Esther
This fun, interactive resource will give children skills to read the Bible as they connect the stories and learn that the whole Bible is about Jesus.Moments in Esther's story when something in the story is a little bit like Jesus are signposted with symbols that children need to spot, helping them to understand the relationship between the Old and New Testaments.Written by Alison Mitchell, the award-winning author of Jesus and the Lions' Den and The One O'Clock Miracle, and beautifully illustrated. This book makes a great gift for children 4-7 years old. Can also be used for children's ministry in church.
Astrologica
Big, bold, and beautiful, this is the enthralling celestial follow-up to Mythologica: Amazon's No. 1 Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2019. How did the moon influence mighty emperors in Ancient China? Why are star signs so popular around the world? How did constellations help early seafarers sail safely across the vast Pacific? Blending science and storytelling, Astrologica introduces you to the marvels of our cosmos like you've never seen them before.This gorgeously illustrated book is designed to introduce young stargazers to the celestial. Across the magical chapters, you'll learn about the antics of ancient gods, indigenous traditions, and scientific breakthroughs. You'll delve into zodiac lore as you journey around the globe, from Mali to Hawai'i, Norway, and Australia. You'll also travel through time, visiting early civilisations and empires to learn about the dawn of storytelling itself--and that's just the start.Astrologica includes: - The history of astronomy and astrology, including ancient rites and customs- The global star-lore behind famous constellations - The lore behind the Tropical and Chinese zodiac systems, plus their dates, traits, and quirks - Stories of the gods and goddesses associated with the planets - How stars have served as maps, clocks, and calendars for millenniaFeaturing over 100 pages of unforgettable artwork, fascinating facts, and powerful stories, this book is the perfect gift for curious young minds aged 8+.
Bible Friends and Stories
From Adam and Eve to the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Bible Friends is packed with engaging retellings of foundational Bible stories. This adorable board book with a padded front cover teaches core Christian precepts and helps little ones discover God's eternal love. Rejoice with some of the most-loved stories from Noah's Ark, David and Goliath, the birth of Jesus, the Last Supper, and many more. Each story begins with a guiding question and includes a bible quote. Simple language and colorful, friendly illustrations will inspire in a love for the Bible and all its lessons.
Shabbat Shalom
Why do we celebrate Shabbat on Friday night? This charming, modern board book introduces the Jewish day of rest to curious young readers! A SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARD WINNER Learn the weekly traditions of Jewish Shabbat in this whimsical board book, part of the unique My First Books of Jewish Culture series! Incorporating both Jewish traditions and Jewish culture, offering a unique depiction of Judaism, author and artist Suzy Ultman melds her own Jewish upbringing with her current trend-setting aesthetic to create a much-needed series of gorgeous, appealing, and perfectly simple books that will inform and entertain Jewish and non-Jewish readers alike. With vibrant illustrations and text in bold, clear type, this board book is the perfect way to celebrate Judaism with the whole family!
You Are Loved And Known
Did you know you are special?God made you in a very special way and he knows all about you- even how many hairs are on your head! While reading "Finding Our Identity In Jesus" (a refection journal) children will be encouraged to appreciate their God given gifts, talents and unique features.God has a plan for you, and you are precious in His eyes.Let's find out why we are all so special and how much Jesus loves us!..The intention of this journal/book: Encouraging, joyful and relatable journaling for kids.To bring kids of all ages a playful yet reverent understanding of God's love and opening acceptance of our children's unique identity in Christ Jesus. Parents we all can agree our children's generation need to seek the light of God. God's light is within us, we just need to take the shade off and let God's light shine! As parents, we need to teach our children where our true identity comes from. It's easy to get distracted with what's going on in the world but as followers of Christ, we shall guide our children to Jesus and when they grow older they will always come back to Him. Thank you, Jesus, for Your love and guidance.
Smart Girl’s Guide to Drama, Rumors and Secrets
Watch out for the drama trap! This book offers expert insight into drama, from jealousy to gossip to cyberbullying, and how to deal with it. Gossip and rumors. Trading in secrets. Who's popular, who's not. Exclusion. Mean girls and queen girls. Group pressure. Cyberbullying. How can a girl deal with all the drama? And how can she rise above it? This book is full of tips, quizzes, advice from real girls, and solid smarts to help you keep your head and heart during tough times--and put your best self forward. Part of American Girl's bestselling Smart Girl's Guide series, the 10th anniversary edition of Smart Girl's Guide to Drama, Rumors and Secrets includes updated illustrations and topics perfect for today's girls.
The Friendship Guide
Friendship is important--and life would be so dull without it! Friendships are essential for social-emotional learning and mental health, but sometimes children struggle with making and keeping friendships. In The Friendship Guide, child psychologist Jillian Roberts outlines central ideas on how to be the best friend you can be. Alongside each of the principles is a scenario showing how it relates to real life--at the playground, at the park, at school or on a playdate. For parents, guardians and kids themselves, it can be difficult to recognize what makes friendships work. With this book, readers will have a comforting and straightforward resource to help guide them toward a lifetime of beautiful friendships. Praise for Jillian Roberts: "This book handles a sensitive topic with kindness, compassion, and empathy...A good beginning look at how to broach a complicated topic that's filled with positivity and hope."--Booklist, for On the News "Gentle but straightforward...[A] reassuring backdrop for the big questions being discussed." --Publishers Weekly, for What Happens When a Loved One Dies? "A cheery and buoyant introduction to timely and imperative topics for young readers; especially useful in a guidance setting."--School Library Journal, for Under Our Clothes
Creating Content
From YouTube to yard signs, build media savvy that is up to speed with today's media-rich world. With teens today spending on average 43 percent of their waking day interacting with media of one type or another, it is more critical than ever that they learn the necessary skills for both consuming and creating content wisely. Part of our Take a Look! Modern Media Literacy series, Creating Content takes readers through the process of creating and sharing content in a responsible, inclusive way. Highlights of the book include: Uses practical examples with both digital and legacy media Engenders critical thinking skills Offers tips and tricks for readers to try on their own Includes an extension activity This series gives readers a crash course in basic media literacy skills: understanding audience, perspective, persuasive appeals, author's purpose, tracing sources, and creating media content. Series closely aligned with standards from the American Association of School Librarians and the Journalism Education Association and follows research from the Center for Media Literacy.
Identifying the Source
From YouTube to yard signs, build media savvy that is up to speed with today's media-rich world. With teens today spending on average 43 percent of their waking day interacting with media of one type or another, it is more critical than ever that they learn the necessary skills for both consuming and creating content wisely. Part of our Take a Look! Modern Media Literacy series, Identifying the Source takes readers through the process of analyzing media in order to tell fact from fiction. Includes explanation of how misinformation, disinformation, biases, and stereotypes play into the credibility of a source. Gives readers the information they need to start practicing looking critically at the media they consume. Highlights of the book include: Uses practical examples with both digital and legacy media Engenders critical thinking skills Offers tips and tricks for readers to try on their own Includes an extension activity This series gives readers a crash course in basic media literacy skills: understanding audience, perspective, persuasive appeals, author's purpose, tracing sources, and creating media content. Series closely aligned with standards from the American Association of School Librarians and the Journalism Education Association and follows research from the Center for Media Literacy.
Greek Mythology
Unleash your inner genius and become a master of mythology with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! host and champion and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings. With this Junior Genius Guide to Greek mythology, you'll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with all the best ancient stories: how Prometheus outsmarted the gods, how Achilles's heel led to his death, and that most of our eighty-eight constellations are based on what Greeks and Romans imagined thousands of years ago! With great illustrations, cool trivia, and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time!
Let's Go! Bible Adventures
God gave us the Bible to help us seeGod's love never changes--it's strong as can be!Let's Go! Bible Adventures is a rhyming storybook that tells real Bible stories and contrasts Bible-times transportation with modern-day vehicles. Trucks, trains, tractors, as well as bulldozers, boats, hot-air balloons, motorcycles--and of course ice cream trucks--will capture the attention of children ages two to five.Gathering children and loving adults together to read this array of Old and New Testament Bible stories will become the favorite part of your family's day. Through these Bible stories, all of which remain true to the real Bible story, every member of your family will come to understand the depth of God's care for them. Featuring: 40 real Bible stories faithfully told by Valerie Ellis and illustrated by Carolina Far穩as: 20 stories from the Old Testament and 20 stories from the New Testament.Full color, delightful illustrations of Bible times and modern-day vehicles.Rhyming text with a songlike resonance that will keep everyone's attention.A fun repeating refrain that children will love to "read" aloud with you--"We're on an adventure with God. Let's go!"So let's go! Begin your family's exciting journey discovering God's Word with Let's Go! Bible Adventures today.
The Highly Sensitive Teen
A teen's guide to surviving--and thriving--with high sensitivity in an insensitive world. Does it ever feel like your emotions are more intense than others? Are you bothered by loud noises, bright lights, or strong smells, or feel overwhelmed by crowds or the prospect of interacting with strangers? Do you sometimes feel paralyzed by your fear of judgment, rejection, or criticism? Can you intuitively read how other people are feeling? As a highly sensitive (HSP) person in your teens, you are inherently wired to be extremely aware of your environment--both mentally and physically. This can be a precious gift--but it's also easy to feel overwhelmed when stimulation is coming from every direction. So, how can you quiet the noise, understand your unique brain, and use your gifts to enhance your life and reach your goals? The Highly Sensitive Teen is a fun and engaging guide to staying grounded when life gets too loud. You'll learn to better understand and cope with overstimulation and emotional overwhelm. You'll find tons of tips for improving your self-esteem and strengthening self-compassion. And finally, you'll discover effective communication strategies you can use to explain to others how you are different--and why it's perfectly okay to be different! When you're caught in a storm of stimuli, it's easy to become socially anxious and introverted. This book will give you just the boost you need to stand up for yourself and make your voice heard--especially at school, or any situation where you face a daily gauntlet of unavoidable challenges. Being highly sensitive in an increasingly insensitive world can feel like a losing battle. You need every tool at your disposal to successfully negotiate and navigate the endless array of sights, sounds, smells, and emotions that most people take in stride. Let this book be your guide as you learn the skills and gather the tools you'll need on your journey to self-discovery, self-advocacy, and a quieter, more fulfilling life.
R Is for Risen
This rhyming ABC Easter story takes kids on a journey from Palm Sunday to the Resurrection to the Great Commission. Jesus is the RISEN One, our Savior and our Friend.Jesus is the A and Z, the beginning and the end.In this charmingly illustrated story, children will learn the alphabet and the biblically accurate reason for the season: Jesus' resurrection! Unlike other ABC books that attribute a random Easter-themed word to a letter, R Is for Risen thoughtfully tells the chronological Easter story of salvation. It features: Palm branch parade (Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem) Garden of Gethsemane Jesus' arrest and interrogation Jesus carrying the cross Jesus' death and resurrection Jesus' Great CommissionIncludes: Short, easy-to-read, rhyming text Chronological Bible Easter story Colorful, endearing illustrations A Bible verse reference on each page (NLT, ICB, NIrV, or GW) This alphabet book is sure to become a family classic parents will read to their children every Easter.
This Life in Death Volume I 'The Struggle'
Description This is a true story of riches to rags to riches, by one of Britain's most colourful entrepreneurs of the last 50 years. It records seventy years of British social and political history by someone who was there and was nicknamed by the media 'Mr Death'. Its backdrop is the taboo subject of death and the machinations of the funeral industry. It has amazing personal troughs and peaks that are described with the honesty of 'open-heart surgery' by a writer is encouraging you to 'give it a go'. It is pacey, racy, irreverent, tragic, uplifting but also completely true. About the Author Howard Hodgson is recognised as the man who has shaped the face of British funerals over the last 50 years. His success and 'enfant terrible' image in the last quarter of the 20th century is well recorded by the media. However, he has recorded even bigger successes since the Millennium.
Zander 癒Empiezan Las Preguntas! / Zander: The Questions Begin!
What Is the Story of Cinderella?
How did the story of Cinderella, her glass slipper, the pumpkin carriage, and a magical night at the ball with a prince come to be? Find out in this dazzling book that explores the many different versions of Cinderella's story across different authors, movies, cultures, and more! Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most well-known characters of our time in the What Is the Story Of? series! Did you know that the first version of Cinderella's story was written two thousand years ago in Greece? It was about a young woman named Rhodopis and her missing sandal. Since then, many versions of this fairy tale have been written featuring a poor girl whose kindness led to her dreams coming true. China, Italy, France, and Germany all have distinct versions of Cinderella's story that author Dana Rau explains within this exciting nonfiction book for fans of the beloved princess. Young readers will learn over a dozen different versions of Cinderella's story, including the most famous versions by Charles Perrault, the Brothers Grimm, Walt Disney, and Rodgers and Hammerstein. Fans will also get to know the many different actresses who have brought Cinderella to life, including Brandy Norwood, Julie Andrews, Drew Barrymore, and Anne Hathaway.
Passion and Purity
We know we need to commit daily to Christ all matters of the heart and to wait upon him. But so often it is a painful, lonely process that takes longer than we want it to.In her classic book, Passion and Purity, Elisabeth Elliot candidly shares with you her love story with Jim Elliot as evidence that she has been there. Through letters, diary entries, and memories, she shares the temptations, difficulties, victories, and sacrifices of two young people whose commitment to Christ took priority over their love for each other. These revealing personal glimpses, combined with relevant biblical teaching, will remind you that only by putting your human passion and desire through his fire can God purify your love. 	Includes honest, biblical direction on these important matters of the heart- loving passionately while remaining sexually pure- whether or not to marry, and who is the right one- the man's and woman's roles in relationships- putting God's desires ahead of personal desires- how far is too far, physicallyIn a culture obsessed with dating, sex, and intimacy, the need for Elliot's freeing message is greater than ever.
