We are descendants of the Ancient Greek Gods. At least in that, we, like them, can dream and desire, wield world-shaping forces, be vindictive and myopic, malicious, and indulgent. The stories of the Gods unfolded in glorious detail, perhaps foreshadowing what was to come. The past and present intermingle, refracting the future into a myriad of possibilities. The story of the Gods is the story of us, only the names have changed.
Explore the history of Pearl Harbor--the attack that brought America into World War 2 On December 7, 1941, the Japanese military launched a surprise attack against the Pearl Harbor naval base in Oahu, Hawaii. The next day, President Roosevelt declared war and America entered into World War 2. Go on a suspenseful journey with this colorfully illustrated story about World War 2 for kids. It takes you through all the events that led up to the attack on Pearl Harbor, the attack itself, and the impact it had on the future of the war. This book about Pearl Harbor and World War 2 for kids includes: A visual timeline--Take a look at all the important details of the Pearl Harbor attack with a timeline marking the major milestones. Core curriculum--Learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Pearl Harbor, and take a quick quiz to test your knowledge after you finish this book about World War 2 for kids. Lasting change--Explore thought-provoking questions that help you better understand how the events at Pearl Harbor affected the world you live in today. Learn about "the day that will live in infamy" with this engaging book about World War 2 for kids.
Buzz! Buzz! Was that a honeybee or wasp zipping past your ear? While both yellow-and-black striped insects can cause a painful sting, they have many differences. Explore the many similarities and differences in this picture book from the Look-Alike Animal series. Early learners will be captivated by the engaging text and vibrant photographs.
Discover the life of Walt Disney--a story about imagination and invention, for kids ages 6 to 9 Walt Disney was a talented artist who created magical new worlds in the form of TV shows, movies, and amusement parks. Before he won the hearts of millions with characters like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, Walt was an imaginative boy who loved drawing. He learned how to use the newest technology to make cartoons that would entertain and delight viewers all over the world. This book explores how Walt went from being a young boy growing up in the Midwest to a creative genius. What sets this Walt Disney biography apart: Core curriculum--Kids will discover the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Walt's life, and take a quick quiz to test their knowledge. Short chapters--This Walt Disney book features brief, easy-to-digest chapters that will keep young learners engaged and wanting to read more. His lasting legacy--Kids will discover how Walt changed the world of animation and entertainment for future generations. How will Walt's hard work and love of storytelling inspire the child in your life?
Your dreams can change the world! Colorful mosaics, playful flowing forms, imaginative facades—Barcelona shines with the buildings of Antoni Gaudí. How did the son of a Catalan blacksmith become a world-famous architect? The first years of Gaudí's life were challenging. Because of an illness, young Gaudí couldn’t attend school and was often alone. Many of his days were spent out in nature, which he would later call his great teacher. Even during his training as an architect in Barcelona, his teachers were puzzled, wondering: is he a “genius or a fool?” Many considered his unusual ideas eccentric, sometimes even crazy. But Gaudí was simply ahead of his time. His buildings are now a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site. With an insightful eye into the world of an inspired genius, award-winning author Susan B. Katz tells of Gaudí's life and work. Linda Schwalbe's dazzling and powerful illustrations reflect the inventive, daring, and flamboyant style of Gaudí's work.
Winner of the 2020 International Children's Mind/Body/Spirit Book Award! Your racing train of thoughts may try to take you down the railroad tracks, but you can stay in the Meditation Station, where children ages 4-8 learn how to calm their bodies and minds. All aboard for Meditation Station! It's time to learn how to manage our busy minds, difficult feelings, and frustrations by staying with our breath and in our body. Your train of thoughts might be racing, but you can manage it with some simple steps. Take a deep breath in, and then let the breath out slowly. That is how you will learn what meditation is all about. The next train is coming. Can you hear it chugging along? Stay in the meditation station—don't hop on the train! Just wave goodbye to your racing mind and find inner calm.
Compare sea creatures to land animals with similar names in this interactive play-on-words pop-up book with spectacular illustrations. Lions roar...sea lions snore. Are catfish, dogfish, and elephant seals the same as a cat, a dog, or an elephant? Pop-ups reveal their differences in this delightful introduction to amazing creatures of land and sea.
Discover the life of Fred Rogers—a story about helping others for kids ages 6 to 9 Fred Rogers created one of the longest-running children's TV shows ever, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Before he became famous for his puppetry and storytelling, Fred was a shy kid who couldn't play outside because of his allergies. He found a passion for puppets, which he used to start his own TV show as an adult. On his show, Fred helped kids make sense of both serious and silly things, talk about their feelings, and feel loved. Explore how Fred Rogers went from a young boy growing up in Pennsylvania to an award-winning TV show host and beloved role model. The Story of Fred Rogers includes: Helpful definitions—Explore a glossary with easy-to-understand definitions of some of the more advanced words and ideas in the book. Visual timeline—Watch Fred Rogers progress from a little boy with a dream to a famous TV star with a visual timeline of his life. Lasting legacy—Learn more about how Fred Rogers made a difference in the lives of millions of children and changed the world for the better. How will Fred's kindness inspire you?
Susan A. Katz has had a love affair with poetry since the age of six. She has read it, written it, even dreamed it, and it has shaped her life and her view of the world, and of herself. Susan finds inspiration for her poems in the everyday business of living, of family joys and sorrows, in the stories of others, and in the vast and ethereal landscape of the natural world. Her poems reveal her intense passion for the living quality of language. On the Edge captures, with intensely personal poems, the human experience and examines the ways in which we are all connected through our shared humanity. Her poems have been called "meditative and lyrical... exhibiting a strong sense of wistfulness and loss," by poet Colette Inez, and "terribly powerful... oddly strong... wonderful," by poet Dan Masterson.
2024 NAPPA Award winner A playful, rhyming book for kids ages 3-7 on how to send loving, kind thoughts to yourself and others to make the world a better place. Keep sharing your love from morning till night. See the change you can make with a love that shines bright. Worried or sad, grateful or glad, you can send good wishes to yourself, others, and the whole world with your thoughts! Just repeat these simple phrases: “May you be protected and safe. May you feel happy and pleased. May your body be healthy, and may you live with ease.” This book teaches young readers that even from far away, you can wish others happiness, good health, peace, and safety. Starting with the individual child and extending outward to the whole universe, the rhyming couplets and beautiful art carry the reader through the thoughtful process of extending love and kindness to yourself and all those around you. The book makes a great daily ritual to increase lovingkindness, and if a child is having a rough time or witnessing outside struggles, they can use the repeated phrases in the book to find peace and calm.