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Community shapes our identity, quenches our thirst for belonging, and bolsters our physical, mental, emotional, and economic health. But in the chaos of modern life, community ties have become unraveled, leaving many feeling afraid or alone in the crowd, grasping at shallow substitutes for true community. In this thoughtful and moving book, Paul Born describes the four pillars of deep community: sharing our stories, taking the time to enjoy one another,...
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Essais volume no. 4
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Essays of the author's thoughts about some of the questions she has been asked by Canadians, which involve subjects such as citizenship, segregation, labour, law, prejudice, and reconciliation.
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Many people know that claustrophobia is the fear of small or confined spaces, but how about hypnophobia? That's the fear of sleep. Your curious readers will discover 10 different kinds of phobias, which are fears so great that they affect one's daily life and cause racing hearts, sweat, and other extreme responses. The brain's role in this response is detailed with age-appropriate language among the unbelievable, vivid descriptions of what dealing...
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Young readers explore the complex feeling of fear in this age-appropriate and accessible volume. They meet the colorful character Agent Afraid, who displays fearful emotions throughout the relatable main text. Readers are able to connect with the material easily and pinpoint things that cause their own feelings of fear. Through recognizing these feelings, they also learn ways to navigate them to help them feel safe and secure. The dazzling comic book...
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Readers will learn about experiencing feelings of loneliness and how to deal with them in a healthy way. As they are introduced to the colorful, adorable character The Lone Furball, they find tips on dealing with loneliness through this relatable and age-appropriate main text. Readers uncover strategies for approaching their own lonely emotions in a constructive way to turn gloomy feelings into positive ones. The eye-catching comic book style, engaging...
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In Different Cultures, beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the many culturally influenced behaviors and practices people bring to our society. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they draw inferences about how diversity makes our world stronger and more interesting.
An activity encourages readers to explore their own cultural background, while a picture glossary reinforces...
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Essais volume 2
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"Erin Wunker is a feminist killjoy, and she thinks you should be one, too. Following in the tradition of Sara Ahmed (the originator of the concept "feminist killjoy"), Wunker brings memoir, theory, literary criticism, pop culture, and feminist thinking together in this collection of essays that take up Ahmed's project as a multi-faceted lens through which to read the world from a feminist point of view. Neither totemic nor complete, the non-fiction...
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Explores national day (patriotism day) traditions from around the world, including independence days and patriotic holidays. Holidays are special times of celebration and tradition all over the world. People celebrate these holidays in a variety of fascinating ways. The World Traditions series explores the history and meaning of important holidays and shares many examples of how they are celebrated in different cultures. Each book features a representative...
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Explores global traditions surrounding birthdays, including cake, parties, and decorations. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Phonetics...
11) Feeling Sad
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Many things cause us to become sad, but what's important is to know how to deal with sad feelings in a healthy way. In this charming, age-appropriate book, young learners have the pleasure of meeting the colorful character Dr. Gloom. They are taken on a journey alongside Dr. Gloom through the captivating main text, which is presented in a fun comic book design that is filled with vibrant, full-color photographs and illustrations. While learning about...
12) Feeling Excited
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Young learners are introduced to the colorful and charismatic Can't-Wait A-Gator in this age-appropriate and accessible book about experiencing feelings of excitement. Through this essential material they learn how to connect with and embrace their own feelings of excitement and express themselves in a healthy manner. This fun look at feelings features a unique comic book design, vibrant photographs, and adorable illustrations, which draw in readers...
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Embarrassment is a difficult but common emotion for children to deal with, so it is important for readers to learn about being embarrassed and how to handle it in a healthy way. They are given the tools to do so through the cute illustrated character Shrinking Violet, who displays elements of embarrassment and how this affects her. The main text is presented in a fun comic book style that combines full-color photographs and charming illustrations....
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An accessible, meticulously researched introduction to Viking Age oral literature – 34 stories based on the oldest texts, authentically interpreted and retold by a highly acclaimed storyteller. The ONLY book to feature little known Viking Age sagas and heroic legends alongside the Norse myths – and the FIRST major new retellings of the myths for 35 years.
Brings alive all the most significant and interesting Viking Age stories, painting vivid...
15) Feeling Jealous
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Why do we get jealous? What certain things do we get jealous about? These questions and more are addressed in this important text about having feelings of jealousy. Young readers are introduced to Green Eyed Bunny, who helps them navigate such a complex emotion. In this age-appropriate and relatable main text, readers learn to recognize and evaluate their own instances of jealousy. The fun, comic book design, creative illustrations, and full-color...
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Essais volume no. 7
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A collection of essays in which the author takes a closer view of Canada's mythologies of multiculturalism, settler colonialism, and identity through the eyes of a national art critic.
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From mummies to magic, Egyptian mythology is teeming with fascinating stories ancient people used to explain the world and its origins. Discover the tales that shaped Egyptian culture and traditions. This title supports multiple reading standards: reading closely for explicit meaning and inferences, while citing specific textual evidence to support conclusions drawn from the text.
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Explores wishing traditions from around the world, including rainbows, wishing wells, the moon, birthday candles, and wishbones. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter...
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From the transportation used to get to and from school to the subjects studied during class, this book looks at the diversity of schools around the world. Well-crafted text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to the different ways children learn, share ideas, and grow. This inviting new title will surely earn top marks with young readers!
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