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Have you ever wondered how to speak with someone who can’t hear? It’s easier than you might think. Just follow the steps to learn several useful phrases using American Sign Language.

Beware! Poisonous things are all around you. In the spirit of What Stinks?, Marilyn Singer brings kids the coolest, newest info on creatures that can harm or even kill with a bite or sting.

In this bold and exhilarating mix of memoir and master class, Melissa Febos tackles the emotional, psychological, and physical work of writing intimately while offering an utterly fresh examination of the storyteller's life and the questions which run through it.

One of the finest history books for children, this well-loved Hillyer classic features stories of world history from prehistoric man through the 20th century, inspiring an appreciation of how events relate to one another.

À l’aube de ses quinze ans, Aurélie a décidé de devenir plus mature. Pendant qu’Aurélie se prépare à écouter gazouiller les moineaux et à observer la danse nuptiale des vers de terre tout l’été (déprimant!), elle ne peut imaginer les péripéties qui l’attendent....

This book contains 101 bite-sized horror stories that are intended to scare and unsettle you. These are real peoples' accounts of the creepy and the occult - of their near-misses with madmen and paranormal entities. Each chapter is a short, stand alone campfire tale, a retelling of a frightening or gruesome incident that has stuck with the teller, something that gives them pause to this day when they find themselves alone in the dark. These stories have been collected with the knowledge that real life is scarier than fiction.

Looking for a fun way to introduce your kids to Jesus? Going to church will not always do the trick. Let’s face it. Going to church every Sunday might seem boring to some kids. Having to give up their Sunday morning cartoons, dress up, and go sit quietly in a church is not really a kid’s dream. However, that does not mean that you cannot introduce your kids to Jesus and God.

Voici l'histoire de Morgane, une jeune fille de troisième secondaire, qui se voit devenir pensionnaire dans une nouvelle école. Mais Morgane est loin d'être une ado conventionnelle. Au lieu de s'apitoyer sur son sort et de crier haut et fort que la vie est injuste, elle y voit plutôt l'occasion de vivre de belles expériences. Dès la première journée, elle fera la connaissance d'Annabelle, Thomas et Eddy, des jeunes de son âge aux tempéraments uniques. Elle apprendra vite à les connaître, à les apprécier et à échanger avec eux à travers une foule de textos.

In the 1970s, Lee Gutkind, a leather-clad hippie motorcyclist and former public relations writer, fought his way into the academy. His goal: to make creative nonfiction an accepted academic discipline, one as vital as poetry, drama, and fiction. In this book Gutkind tells the true story of how creative nonfiction became a leading genre for both audiences and writers.

Advertisements are everywhere! Younger and younger students are exposed to them every day. What do they need to know to evaluate ads? Kickstart the media literacy conversation with young listeners.

To fulfill his quest and erase a sorrowful past, the half-man, half-god Hercules was ordered to complete 12 difficult labors. From wrestling the Nemean Lion to capturing the Erymanthian boar, Hercules achieved the impossible and became a legendary hero of ancient mythology. Follow Hercules' exciting adventure!

Microdoses of the straight dope, stories so true they had to be wrapped in fiction for our own protection, from the best-selling author of But What if We're Wrong? A man flying first class discovers a puma in the lavatory. A new coach of a small-town Oklahoma high school football team installs...

This set of twenty important Bible stories is perfect for children and is ideal for bedtime stories. Set to calming background music, these stories will help your child easily drift off to sleep while learning about important Christian teachings from the new and old testaments.

Poland, 1940. The Russian army invades the beautiful city streets of Vilna. Soldiers storm 10-year-old Esther Rudomin's house and arrest her entire family. The Rudomins, the soldiers say, are "capitalists - enemies of the people". Forced from their home and friends, the Rudomins are herded onto crowded cattle cars. Their destination: the endless steppe of Siberia.

The bold text will have young Bible scholars learning about Noah’s obedience, Daniel’s faithfulness, Jonah’s repentance, David’s bravery, and other classic Old Testament Bible stories. Rebus sentences encourages young children to follow along as they are learning to read. Stories include: The Story of Creation, Adam and Eve, Noah and the Ark, Jonah and the Whale, Daniel in the Lions’ Den, and David and Goliath.

The story of Jesus' birth is simply presented to young children. Children will learn about: The angel Gabriel telling Mary she is going to have a baby; why Mary and Joseph needed to return to Bethlehem; the humble birth of Jesus in a stable; the angels who told the shepherds the good news; and, the wise men who followed the star to bring Jesus gifts.

George Scott peered at the nearby Union fortress. Something miraculous was taking place! Three enslaved men had entered but had not been cast out. To Scott, the fortress must be a sanctuary. A place where the three would be safe from capture and harm—never to return to the Confederate South. But exactly why were they granted refuge?

Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Baseball legend Babe Ruth was such a troublemaker that his family sent him to reform school. Race-car champion Danica Patrick fended off bullies who told her “girls can’t drive”. And football superstar Peyton Manning was forced to dance the tango in his school play.

Sound interesting? The authors think so too! Listen to I Thank God For You and learn about God's gifts and a parent's love.

Historias Clásicas de la Biblia son contadas a los mas pequeños para entender las promesas y verdades que son simplemente presentadas para los corazones jóvenes. Cada historia incluye un verso de la escritura correspondiente, junto con una promesa relevante. Verdades bíblicas incluyen: Dios es el creador, Dios is fiel, Dios mantiene sus promesas, Dios escucha tus oraciones, Dios sabe que es mejor, Dios es indulgente.