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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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Try to conjure up an idea of the most horrifying Halloween witch and then imagine that she's real. For those with wiccaphobia, which is a fear of witches, this horror goes a step further by lasting all year long. From genuphobia, or the fear of knees, to odontophobia, or the fear of dentists and teeth, the phobias in this book run the gamut of fears having to do with people. Vibrant photographs and graphics engagingly display each vivid description...
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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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This fun-filled and age-appropriate book explores the ways in which we experience happiness. Young readers are introduced to the colorfully charismatic character Captain Cheerful, who exhibits happiness throughout the main text. The compelling comic book style, illustrations, and appealing, full-color photographs draw readers in, allowing them to relate more easily to this essential subject matter. They are also encouraged through the simple and accessible...
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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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Explores Halloween and Day of the Dead traditions from around the world, including All Saint's and All Soul's Days, the Day of the Dead, and other celebrations for the dead. 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...
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Nature presents us with some awesome, powerful, earth-shaking events. Many people suffer with phobias related to Earth's wonders, such as astraphobia, which is the fear of thunder and lightning. While being scared of thunderous sounds is natural, phobias tip the scale because now your heart is pounding, your body is shaking, and you're so overwhelmed by your feelings that it is extreme or irrational. This book takes a voyage through the phobias we...
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It's common to be afraid of something you can't see but you know is there, like a mouse or rat hiding in your house. Having a phobia takes these fears a step further; they start to interfere with daily life. Set to the backdrop of a museum collection, this book takes readers into the minds of those terrified of snakes, sharks, and even animal skin and fur. Including names and descriptions of many kinds of animal phobias as well as the physiological...
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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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Explores Easter traditions from around the world, including Easter eggs, the Easter bunny, food, and religious celebrations. 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 Christmas traditions from around the world, including foods, gift-giving, and religious celebrations. 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 song...
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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...
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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...
16) Overpopulation
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How many people is too many? What happens when too many people are crowded into too little space? What can be done to control the world's population? Read this book to learn more about overpopulation and start thinking about what can and should be done to address this important issue.
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Explores global traditions surrounding the arrival of a new year, including food, parties, finding good luck, and making resolutions. 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...
18) 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...
19) 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...
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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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