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Here's a collection of belly-tickling funny jokes to give your children hours of pure happiness and pleasure. Get ready to laugh!

From his treehouse in a city park, Elliot takes pride in solving problems. But when a squirrel named Mister Nibbles is given to a human as a birthday gift and taken to a house near the park, Elliot isn't sure what to do. Everyone knows squirrels don't belong indoors, but how can Elliot and his friends rescue the trapped rodent?

Alles in der Welt besteht aus Atomen, erklärt Eco in "Die Atome spielen nicht mehr mit". Aber wehe, wenn man ein Atom spaltet...

This is a book about everyday people in our lives. Kids of all ages can guess the answers to these riddles and brainteasers! Very similar to the game 20 questions! Enjoy!

Has your brother or sister ever teased you? The answer to that question is almost guaranteed to be "Yes". Anyone with a brother or sister knows that it's not always easy and has been pestered by their sibling at one time or another. Whether your sibling pesters you daily or every now and then, this is the book for you!

Lingufant ist für Kinder! Sei es in bilingualen Familien oder im Kindergarten und der Schule. Lingufant fördert gezielt die Sprachentwicklung bilingualer Kinder. Oft sind das Lesen und das richtige Aussprechen beim Vorlesen in der Fremdsprache ein Problem. Lingufant ist kinderleicht! Die Sprache wird über das Hören und Sehen vermittelt. Zusätzlich bietet das Buch die Möglichkeit des Mitlesens. Für Eltern und Kinder im Lesealter. Die Kinder sollen sich selbstbewusst entwickeln. Dazu gehört, dass sie sich ausdrücken und andere verstehen können. Zuhören, verstehen und sprechen zu können stärkt das Selbstwertgefühl!Sie als Eltern, ErzieherInnen und LehrerInnen können zusammen mit den Kindern das Lernmaterial nutzen, ohne selbst der Fremdsprache mächtig zu sein.

Although Simon has no idea why Jesus is beckoning to him from the beach, he agrees to leave his nets and follow him. A robust, enthusiastic fisherman, Simon makes more mistakes and asks more questions than the other disciples. Why then, he wonders, does Jesus call him Peter, which means 'rock'? When Jesus is arrested everybody except Simon Peter flees, but is he brave enough to stand by Jesus until the end? After Jesus' death, how will Simon Peter spread Jesus' teachings? Will he make the right decisions? Can he calm the rivalries developing among Jesus' followers?

Buried beneath the sentimental cards and candy hearts lies the story of a man named Valentine who defied an imperial order prohibiting marriage. The emperor, known as Claudius the Cruel, needed all strong young men to enlist in Rome’s military, so he forbade them from getting married. When Valentine was caught marrying couples in secret, he was brought before the emperor. Valentine saw an open door to share the gospel with the emperor. Did the emperor choose to place his trust in Christ?

The old amusement park has been deserted for years. Thick vines surround a roller coaster track. The glass eyes of the horses on a merry-go-round stare off into the dark night. There's a low creaking sound. Is it the wind pushing the rusted swing ride, or is it something else? Get ready to hear four frightening stories about haunted amusement parks. This audiobook features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. These stories will engage and terrify emergent listeners.

The giraffe is the world's tallest animal and also one of the most unusual with its long legs and neck. Deborah Sykes brings you a comprehensive list of facts about giraffes, including behavior, anatomy, and the food they eat. A long book can often be overwhelming for a young person, but Sykes gives you important and interesting facts about the giraffe in 51 easy-to-understand segments. We hope the facts in our book will fascinate you and encourage you to find out more about these remarkable animals.

The inspiring stories of five people who changed history, including Joseph-Michel Montgolfier, who helped humans to fly; Louis Blériot, the first person to cross the sea in an aeroplane; Charles Lindbergh, the first person to cross the Atlantic alone; Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic; and Amy Johnson, the British woman who broke flying records This book is level 2 in the Collins ELT Readers series.

My Very First Bible published to high acclaim in 2003 and its popular stories and bright illustrations have since gone onto provide the basis for a number of additional series - including board books, big books, and sticker and activity books.

Pack your bags! We're headed to Iran. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Iran's sandy deserts and the ancient ruins of Persepolis, take a tour of famous places of prayer, and hear about an Iranian soccer match! A special section introduces Iran's capital, language, and population. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world.

Pack your bags! We're headed to Cuba. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Cuba's tropical rainforests and mountain ranges and taste fried plantains. A special section introduces Cuba's capital, language, and population. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world!

Cuando un niño decide construir una fortaleza en el patio posterior, el abuelo viene a ayudarle. Pero no pueden hacerlo solos - reciben la ayuda de las seis máquinas simples: la palanca, la polea, el plano inclinado, la rueda y eje, el tornillo, y la cuña. Dicha en rima acumulativa, los lectores seguirán el proceso de construcción hasta el final y descubrirán la sorprendente razón por la cuál fue hecha.

Todos los mamíferos tienen ciertas características que los hacen diferentes de otros tipos de animales. Pero algunos mamíferos viven sobre tierra firme y otros, viven en el agua - cada uno se adapta a su medio ambiente. Los mamíferos que viven sobre la tierra firme pueden respirar el aire a través de la naríz, mientras que los mamíferos que viven dentro del agua pueden respirar mediante un orificio nasal.

The Hoover Dam is one of the largest dams in the world! It provides power and water to people in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and California. Just how does the Hoover Dam work? And how many people did it take to build this amazing structure? Listen to this audiobook to find out! Learn all about some remarkable sites in the Famous Places series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

Disfruta un día en uno de los más dinámicos medio ambientes del planeta: la marisma salada. Este libro es divertido para eschuchar introduce a los lectores a los cambios que suceden por hora en la marisma mientras la marea sube y baja. Observa como los animales se han adaptado a este medio ambiente en constante cambio mientras cazan la comida, y juegan en el sol, y aprenden como la hierba de la marisma sobrevive aunque esté cubierta de agua de sal dos veces al día.

What do a shark, a seahorse, and a ray have in common? They're all fish! Learn about the characteristics that all fish share.

What do a bullfrog, a salamander, and a toad have in common? They're all amphibians! But do you know what makes an amphibian an amphibian? Listen to this audiobook to find out! Learn all about reptiles, insects, mammals, and other animal groups in the Meet the Animal Groups series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high energy, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!