Creative Child

Tom, Jack, and Ellie are raising money to buy a telescope. When Ellie's beloved unicorn bike is stolen from outside her friend Abigail’s house, she’s inconsolable. But when the children are raising money by having a stall at a car boot stall, they uncover the identity of the terrifying (and rather smelly) bike thieves. Can Tom, Jack, Ellie and their friends get the bike back without getting themselves into a tangle?

Hyperbole (HIGH-purr-buh-lee) are groups of words that exaggerate to make a point. If you say I have a ton of work, you don’t really have 2,000 pounds of work. You overstate to make the point that you have lots of work to do. See if you can guess the meaning of these hyperbole before you listen for possible answers. There can be many other possible answers for them that are not stated.

Wyatt has moved with his twin sister, Genevieve, to a crazy town with an even crazier school. The classes are questionable enough, with a spelling test on the first day of school. When "dance" is given as a word, the entire class gets up and dances. How is anybody supposed to learn a thing with such nonsense? Art class is just as crazy when the kids have to paint fruit - but not a still life. They actually have to paint the fruit!

A compelling collection of words, with the talents of 13 major poets, including Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, and Walter Dean Myers.

Minecraft book: A fun and action-packed adventure suitable for all kids (age eight-14). It follows the journey of an unlikely trio bound by the bonds of friendship, who fight to save Minecraft from the forces of evil, using the power of teamwork. A delightful gift for any Minecraft fan! Axel Silverblade is descended from a long line of heroes, yet he’s chosen to live his life out as a librarian. Yet, when Minecraft comes under siege from the Ender King, Axel will need to seize the mantle of his legacy and fight to protect the world he loves.

Para cada una de esas situaciones, Educar con serenidad ofrece un remedio al alcance de cualquiera. Son soluciones creativas, fáciles de llevar a la práctica y respaldadas científicamente, fruto de la amplia y reconocida experiencia de Patricia Ramírez como psicóloga y, en particular, del taller donde aborda las inquietudes y los miedos de los padres preocupados por la educación de sus hijos.

When cousins Mellie and Dennis decide to get a cat, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Mellie wants a cat that pounces, but Dennis wants a lazy cat, like his lazy dog, Clark Kent. Mellie wants a lap cat, but Dennis just wants a warm body beside him. They consider different cat personalities, family situations, and personal preferences.

Tom, Jack, and Ellie could hardly wait. This weekend, (Friday after school, in fact) they were going off with Jack’s mum to stay in a caravan by the seaside. It was the perfect place for a weekend adventure. The caravan was on sandy heath-land between the sea and the river, a half hour walk from the nearest town. The children had planned and planned and planned, questioning Jack’s mum about every little detail. None of them had the slightest idea that a morning’s crab fishing would transform the weekend into a heart-stopping, crime-busting adventure.

With plenty of research-based guidance and step-by-step activities, this book will help your toddlers to speak in no time. And with proven strategies and easy-to-follow fun activities for toddlers, this book of 20 activities is an ideal addition to your homeschool educational material.

When Till discovers an old submarine top in his neighbor’s shed, he uses the boards from his bed to build a submarine that will help him find a missing diver and the mythical treasure of Loch Intooey.

We all know Wonder Woman, but have you ever heard of energy superheroes? These are the women who are leading the energy transition from our national labs to renewable energy farms. In this book, meet 34 real-life energy superheroes powering our planet. This book series is relatable and inspiring, demonstrating the limitless possibilities for girls and the next generation of STEM superheroes.

Enjoy two creative stories focusing on the fun and healthy benefits of pumpkins, and learn some fun first words.

When nine-year-old Booker T. Washington was finally freed from slavery, he soon discovered that freedom had a price, and that he had to work, and work hard, to make his way in the world. After years of study and struggle, Washington became a teacher at what would become the famed Tuskegee Institute. Built from the ground up by Washington, his students, and his staff, Tuskegee became one of the finest schools for black students in the nation. More than one hundred years later, it still is.

In 1803, Meriwether Lewis was offered the chance of a lifetime. The president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, asked him to lead an expedition across North America, through the Louisiana Territory and Oregon Country to the Pacific Ocean. Lewis jumped at the opportunity and called on his friend William Clark to share in the command of the exploration. The two men organized a small unit of volunteers they called the Corps of Discovery. They had little idea of what dangers lay ahead in the mysterious lands.

Emmy Ashford, the “New Girl” from Iowa, thinks she will never make a friend in California - until she meets Allie Cassidy, Evergreen’s other “New Girl.” The pair quickly become best friends and begin exchanging notes during class. Over the course of one semester, the girls share everything with each other from silly jokes to their most-guarded secrets. All the while, Allie and Emmy encourage one another to become the best versions of themselves.

Mary Church Terrell grew up after the Civil War with many opportunities. Although she received an excellent education and had a distinguished teaching career, Mary grew up African American in a segregated country. There were opportunities she did not have. Always determined, she joined the fight for equal rights. By lecturing, picketing, and writing she made her voice be heard and helped to end segregation.

Sojourner Truth was born into slavery in New York in 1797 or 1798. She never knew for sure which year she was born or even whether it was summer or winter. By the time she was a young woman, Sojourner knew she could no longer live as a slave, and with the help of Quakers, she escaped to freedom. She then began her long struggle to reunite her family and to free other slaves.

In Mandarin Chinese: A great fun story with catchy tunes and lyrics to educate young children about the importance of conservation.

A great fun story in Mandarin Chinese with catchy tunes and lyrics to educate young children about the importance of conservation.

Great fun story in Mandarin Chinese with catchy tunes and lyrics to educate young children about the importance of conservation.