Social Life

When the spacesuit of famous astronaut Sally Ride is stolen from a traveling exhibit, there’s no shortage of suspects in Capitol City. Thankfully, Amal Farah, daughter of the Air and Space Museum’s head archivist, and her friends are on the case. But they’re running out of time and clues are hard to come by. Can they solve the mystery of the space case before the one-of-a-kind artifact is lost for good?

Let's face it: We all know people who are irrational. No matter how hard you try to reason with them, it never works. So what's the solution? How do you talk to someone who's out of control? What can you do with a boss who bullies, a spouse who yells, or a friend who frequently bursts into tears? In his book Just Listen, Mark Goulston shared his best-selling formula for getting through to the resistant people in your life. Now he brings his communication magic to the most difficult group of all - the downright irrational.

We smile when we are happy. We cry when we are sad. How do we know when someone is afraid or angry? Each book in Emotions helps teach early book explorers to read their own emotions and the emotions of those around them while helping them develop literacy skills.

It's Dora's first day of school! Join Dora the Explorer on her first day of school where she makes a new friend, Celia!

Our minds are full of color. But what do you do when one color shines brighter than the others? This series is the ultimate mindfulness toolkit packed with tips and activities that help listeners manage strong emotions. The content aids in self-awareness and personal development for young children, allowing them to find their own ways of dealing with anger, sadness, excitement, and nervousness. This volume includes The Red Book: What to Do When You're Sad and The Yellow Book: What to Do When You're Excited.

Hear-it! Listeners: The Life of Max; Max has a busy life, lots of places to go and people to see. A diverse group of children will make friends with Max and join his adventures in this delightful series.

Describes how Max enjoys shopping at a variety of stores.

It is Max's friend José's adoption day party. There is cake and ice cream, games, and presents. What special present did Max bring?

Describes how Max likes riding the bus to and from school.

Susan es sorda. Ella habla con las manos. Max va a una clase de lengua de señas para aprender a hablar con ella.

Max y Don son buenos amigos. Se divierten de lo lindo en el parque y en la biblioteca. ¿Qué harán después?

DeShawn es un amigo de Max que vive con su papá. Esta semana visita a su mamá e invita a Max a quedarse a dormir.

Emma and her best friend, Izzie, try out for the swim team. Izzie doesn’t make it, but Emma does. Will Emma still want to be on the team without her best friend?

Robin worries about how life will change when she gets her first pair of glasses.

In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons why people are afraid of being alone and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts provide the knowledge young listeners need to face their fear of being alone.

Kim has a bad morning when she wakes up late and loses a tooth, but the next morning she feels much better.

Grace loves being on her school’s swim team. She enjoys hanging out with her teammates and making new friends. But when Chloe joins the relay team, she and Grace clash. Grace tries several ways to be friends with Chloe but fails every time. Then at a big swim meet, Chloe blames Grace for getting their team disqualified. Grace can’t believe it. She doesn’t understand why Chloe is so hostile toward her. Will the two girls learn to look past their differences and work together for the good of the whole team?

Layla loves playing basketball, especially with her best friend, Danika. Now, after spending most of the summer getting ready for tryouts, Layla is eager to move from substitute player to becoming one of the starting five. When tryouts finally arrive, Layla not only makes the main roster but she’s also chosen to be the team captain. All of her friends and teammates are excited for her. All, that is, except Danika who is jealous of her friend’s success. Layla soon discovers that being both team captain and best friends with Danika is no easy task.

Becca Singer is having the Worst Day Ever. Her best friend, Harper, dumped her, and Becca is totally friendless and alone. Then the box arrives in the mail. Inside the box? One bracelet, plus a mysterious note telling Becca to make a wish. So Becca puts on the bracelet—why not, right?—and wishes to have friends. Lots of friends. So many friends. And just like that, the magic works. Suddenly, EVERYONE wants to be Becca's BFF, from all the kids at school to the teachers (!) to her own mom (!!).

This tender, contemplative book is about growing up. It's about parents giving their children the gifts, no matter how quiet or small, to succeed and to navigate the world on their own. And it's about the connection that binds a parent and child...because no matter how far they fly or who they become, they will always have home.