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On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere rode through Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, shouting, "The British are coming!" to start the American Revolution.

TV superstar Ant Middleton challenges you to supercharge your self-esteem, maximise your potential and turn setbacks into opportunities for growth! Ant’s warm, straight-talking guide is packed with motivating tasks and challenges, mood-boosting physical activities, alongside inspiring personal stories. Learn to celebrate your strengths, set meaningful goals, turn tough times to your advantage...all while having fun!

Are the snowy owls in trouble? Venture into the Alaskan arctic and the summer realm of these predator birds to find out. Discover the diverse species necessary to owl survival, how climate change is affecting the landscape of their nesting site of past millennia, and what it takes to do field research in this action-packed addition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series.

If you're seeking amazing and fascinating facts to learn and share, look no further, you came to the right place! This book has some amazing facts, and I am confident that you will enjoy sharing them!

Ever since it was established in 1789, the United States Supreme Court has had a major impact on the lives of all Americans. Some of its landmark decisions have helped end segregation, protected a person’s privacy, and allowed people to marry whomever they love.

New dual-language edition in both Spanish and English. For the artist, the free thinker, the uniquely inventive individual in each of us, Think Outside the Box unlocks the key to applying creativity to daily life and turning any problem or worry inside out. Designed to define out-of-the-box thinking for the youngest of us, this fun and unique illustrative journey reminds us all how simple and practical it can be to apply a new perspective to even the most daunting challenges.

Cos'è l'amicizia? L'immaginazione? La legalità? Il razzismo? Dall'autore de Il razzismo spiegato a mia figlia e Il terrorismo spiegato ai nostri figli, un testo essenziale per avvicinare i bambini alla filosofia. Poiché non è mai troppo presto per imparare a pensare, Tahar Ben Jelloun invita i piccoli lettori ad avvicinarsi ai concetti chiave della filosofia. Una lezione di saggezza luminosa e necessaria che, in un mondo sempre più complesso, ci aiuta a comprendere meglio il nostro rapporto con noi stessi, con gli altri e con il nostro pianeta.

Dès leur plus jeune âge, dès que le langage se met en place de façon plus complexe, les enfants posent spontanément des questions philosophiques. Les "Pourquoi ?" d'abord, et puis vers trois-quatre ans, des questions plus ciblées sur le sens de la vie et de la mort, sur leur relation aux autres et au monde en général. Cet ouvrage permet d'accompagner les enfants dans ce questionnement enfantin tout en faisant référence à des auteurs classiques qui avaient déjà abordé les mêmes questions fondamentales.

Everyone was rather surprised when small-town farmer Jimmy Carter first announced that he’d be running for president in 1976. When Jimmy told his mother, she replied, “President of what?” But this former naval officer and governor of Georgia was ready for the role. Jimmy Carter went on to become one of America’s most beloved political figures thanks to his honesty, strong faith, and compassion. Today, Jimmy Carter is remembered for his dedication to helping Americans through his extensive work as a philanthropist.

Brave women from diverse backgrounds make the world a better place through their businesses in this inspiring companion to the best-selling Girls Think of Everything by Sibert-winner Catherine Thimmesh and Caldecott Honor winner Melissa Sweet. For fans of Women Who Dared and Women in Science.

Kids Making Money introduces children to the different ways adults earn money from jobs and helps them think about age-appropriate jobs kids can do, too. Ages five to eight.

Sharing with Others explains the values of charity and sharing one’s earnings and time. The book helps young children see the benefits of sharing their time and money. Ages five to eight.

Super-Smart Shopping models different ways children can help their families make good decisions when shopping and develop skills to be a smart consumer. For ages five to eight.

In 1985, Anthony Ray Hinton was arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder in Alabama. Stunned, confused, and only 29 years old, Hinton knew that it was a case of mistaken identity and believed that the truth would prove his innocence and ultimately set him free. But with a criminal justice system with the cards stacked against Black men, Hinton was sentenced to death. He resolved not only to survive, but find a way to live on Death Row. The Sun Does Shine is an extraordinary testament to the power of hope sustained through the darkest times.

In his younger years, Ray Kroc sold everything from paper cups to real estate. He faced rejection a lot, but it also helped him build up persistence. In the new Mini Movers and Shakers children's book series comes a cast of characters who have failed, yet succeeded, despite overwhelming obstacles. Find out what happens in this kid's book about grit. Sometimes, we are faced with challenges that seem insurmountable. But with grit and hard work, one can achieve great things! Mini Movers and Shakers was developed to inspire children to dream big and work hard.

Young listeners will learn to distinguish between the things they really need (food and clothing) and the things they want (toys!) in this fun, fresh look at wants and needs.

What do we use money for? Why might families want to save money, and what are some ways you can save it? Find out all about how money works, from earning and spending to saving up for needs and wants.

Lionel Messi is one of the best soccer players in the world. He's led his team - Fútbol Club (FC) Barcelona - to several championships, he's won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award five times, and he's been on the cover of the video game EA Sports FIFA four times. Messi is known for his amazing ability to score goals, but he didn't become a soccer superstar without plenty of hard work. Learn how Messi keeps his body fit for the game, what his life is like off the pitch, and more.

Die SAR fliegt jährlich Hunderte von Rettungseinsätzen. Erstaunlich dabei ist, dass die Rettungen für den zivilen Bereich überwiegen - circa 85 Prozent - und nur 15 Prozent betreffen den militärischen Sektor. Diese Reportage habe ich einer wahren Begebenheit nachempfunden. Tatsachen sind wegen der beteiligten Personen verändert worden - aber sonst ist alles original im Hubschrauber SEA KING aufgenommen worden. Wenn ihr die Geschichte hört, ist es so, also ob ihr mitfliegen würdet.

In diesem spannenden Hörspiel, das an Originalschauplätzen aufgenommen ist, geht es um Deiche und darum, was passiert, wenn eine Sturmflut die Küste heimsucht.