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With a spare, inspiring text and gorgeous watercolor illustrations, this is a timeless and important book for activists of all ages. This hardcover picture book is perfect for sharing and for gifting. Sometimes people march to resist injustice, to stand in solidarity, to inspire hope. Throughout American history, one thing remains true: no matter how or why people march, they are powerful because they march together.
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
Long snouts, bright-red lips, pointy heads . . . the animal kingdom is full of critters with unique features. Learn about the incredible adaptations that help these creatures-and their odd bods-survive and thrive all around the globe!
"While humans may bemoan their pointy, knobby, or flabby body parts, some animals use these...
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Did you know that the earth is covered in three trillion trees? And that seven billion people weigh about the same as ten quadrillion ants? Our world is full of constantly changing numbers, from a hundred billion trillion stars in space to thirty-seven billion rabbits on Earth. Can you imagine that many of anything? The playful illustrations from New York Times'bestselling artist Isabel Greenberg and the friendly, straightforward voice of author Seth...
5) Venom
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Toxic creatures can be found almost anywhere—in the woods, in the desert, in your own backyard . . . even in your room!
Some, such as poison dart frogs and puffer fish, have poisonous skin or other organs. Others are venomous—they have stingers, spines, or fangs to injects their toxins. You know some of them already: black widow spiders, killer bees, rattlesnakes, stingrays, and scorpions. There are lots of other toxic species, too. Just take...
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Live in concert performing their greatest hits, here are children's music pioneers Gary Rosen and Bill Shontz, the award-winning duo Rosenshontz, performing at a free concert in Boston Common in front of 10,000 ecstatic fans (and their teddy bears). A full hour of their zany humor, superb harmonies, instrumental versatility, and inventive lyrics that speak directly to children and their parents.
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Children experience complex emotions just like adults. Helping children identify and express their feelings in a positive manner is important for their social-emotional learning, developing empathy, and building resilience. Feelings are neither good nor bad, they simply are. Kids need words to name their feelings, just as they need words to name all things in their world. Building on the phenomenal success of author and illustrator Janan Cain's original...
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"Children around the world have vastly different lives – different cultures, different geography, socio-economic realities, differing access to health and education. They speak different languages and eat different foods. But despite these differences, they all share common needs: the need to communication, to feel loved and protected, the need to have a place to live, the need to learn, to eat, to play, and to dream for the future. Using careful...
10) Whales
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Did you know that whales breathe air just like people do? How about that a blue whale is one of the biggest mammals that ever lived? Discover these fascinating facts and more in this updated deep-dive into the biology of whales, including the latest information on whale sizes and statistics, how and why some whales use echolocation, and stories of recent whale rescue efforts. Gail Gibbons is a titan in the field of children's nonfiction, having published...
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In this new 2023 high-definition program, explore the biggest and loudest volcanoes around the world. With breathtaking footage, this video delves into the history, geology, and impact of some of the most significant volcanic eruptions in history. From the destruction caused by Vesuvius in ancient Pompeii to the ear-splitting explosion of Krakatoa in 1883, to Yellowstone, a super volcano in the United States, and the underwater volcanoes of Tonga,...
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In this new 2023 high-definition program, learn about the different emotions that all humans feel. Which are the positive and negative emotions? What techniques can be used to control our emotions so that our emotions don't control us? Which emotions can be managed by deep breathing? Which emotion can be managed best by talking with a friend or family member? The answers to all of these questions and more are covered in depth to give young people...
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Two poets, one white and one black, explore race and childhood in this must-have collection tailored to provoke thought and conversation.
How can Irene and Charles work together on their fifth grade poetry project? They don't know each other . . . and they're not sure they want to.
Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is Black, use this fictional setup to delve into different
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In this new 2024 high-definition program, learn all about the history and technological advances in telescopes for humankind's endless pursuit of gazing into our galaxy and beyond! What is the Hubble telescope and what has it allowed us to see and analyze? How has the James Webb telescope helped us to view more distant celestial bodies? The answers to these questions and more are covered in depth with exciting video, stunning images from the James...
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In this new 2024 high-definition program, learn five basic steps to good decision-making. Understand how to weigh one's priorities: evaluate if the information for making the decision is credible; consider who will be affected by the decision; factor in how the decision affects one's present, and future; examine when and where the decision will take effect; and know the reason and purpose of your decision. Learn how to create a list of pros and...
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"Join a young child and their dog as they experience every minute of the day to its fullest from the second they wake up to the moment they fall asleep. Readers will love barking, wagging, and sniffing along with the gentle cues in the book."--
Simply be like a dog with this irresistible picture book by beloved author Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling artist Pete Oswald that introduces readers to mindfulness. Join...
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In this new 2023 high-definition program, learn all about the amazing advancements in artificial intelligence. What is Chat GPT? What is Bard? What impact will these life-changing technologies have on our society and how will they affect the job market going forward? What is humanity's future in a world where AI may soon replace many jobs? The pros and cons, as well as the strengths and weaknesses, of these technologies are also explored. Through...
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Olympians volume 7
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"The myth continues in the tenth year of the fabled Trojan War where two infamous gods of war go to battle. The spotlight is thrown on Ares, god of war, and primarily focuses on his battle with the clever and powerful Athena. As the battle culminates and the gods try to one-up each other to win, the human death toll mounts. Who will win this epic clash of power? And how many will have to die first?"--
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