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Lily Xiao can’t wait to go to Camp Rock Out this summer, where she’ll finally be able to shed her “class robot” good girl reputation and start her journey to becoming the next Eddie Vedder! And she can’t wait to do it with her best friend and cousin, Vivian, who’s just moved from Taiwan to Lily’s California hometown. But as the two cousins work their way through seventh grade, Vivian struggles more and more with her schoolwork, which is all taught in English. If Vivian can’t get her grades up, her parents won’t let her go to rock camp.

Minnie McClary is the new girl and knows that she doesn't quite fit in, especially not after she lost it one day in language arts. In art, Minnie has to paint a self-portrait - but how can she do this when she doesn't even know who she is anymore? Things aren't great at home, either. Her uncle Bill is building a huge replica of the Apache helicopter he flew in Iraq, and her father has blown some sort of whistle and has to start over in a new job. Then Miss Marks takes over Minnie's language class....

JC shines like a 4th of July sparkler. She has the best ideas and the biggest, funniest laugh, and the party starts when she arrives. Serena St. John is proud to be known as her best friend. Everything changes when JC returns from the hospital with a new kidney—and a new best friend. Lonely Serena works on her vlogs, hoping to earn a shot at becoming a classroom reporter. If she can be smart and funny on video, why can't she manage that in real life? As Serena discovers her voice through vlogging, she learns that she's not just there to reflect JC's light—she can shine on her own.

It's December 16, 1773, and Boston is about to explode! King George has decided to tax the colonists' tea. The Patriots have had enough. Ethan, the printer's errand boy, is running through town to deliver a message about an important meeting. As he stops along his route - at the bakery, the schoolhouse, the tavern, and more - listeners learn about the occupations of colonial workers and their differing opinions about living under Britain's rule.

This course is perfect for children (aged 6-12) who want to learn how to speak and understand key phrases in the Spanish language, with a special focus on the unique dialect used in Costa Rica. Topics covered include common words and phrases such as greetings, questions, colors, numbers and many other useful words and phrases. This six-session course will quickly get your child up to speed in Costa Rican Spanish.

We begin with a biblical understanding of sex and the vulnerability of sexual exploitation and trafficking victims. Therefore, it is imperative that Christian men are informed of the depravity in which sex trafficking exists in their community. This is the ethical principle of “proximity”, which argues that persons have a responsibility to engage issues as they present themselves in their immediate experience.

Kids Health reports that kids exposed to different languages are more creative and better at problem-solving. In fact, even if they only speak a second language during the first years of their life, it will help them to build cognitive skills, making language learning easier in the future This will lead to better career and business opportunities for them when they grow up. Your child will be thankful for what you’ve done for them—and indeed, you’ll feel a great sense of pride as a parent.

All Timberlyn wants is to get out of her small town, where she's branded a freak just because she happens to wear all black and draw gruesome monsters in her notebooks. When a letter arrives saying she's been accepted to the mysterious Ravenwood Academy for the exceptionally Gifted, she jumps at the chance. There's only one problem with Ravenwood: it's run by Alarick Wolf and his brothers, three surly, thuggish, insanely gorgeous guys. Timberlyn's new friends give strict instructions to stay far away from them. Unfortunately, she's not good at taking orders.

Parfois les parents souhaitent élever des enfants bilingues, polyglottes, multiculturels mais ne savent pas comment faire. Ce livre partage toutes les ressources nécessaires pour y arriver. L'auteur a été élevé bilingue (anglais-français) sans accent dans les deux langues et parle également italien. À son tour, elle élève ses enfants bilingues. Conférencière entre autre, sur ce thème, elle prend en compte expérience personnelle, expérience professionnelle, une dizaine d'années de recherches post-études (deux Master) et ses observations pour vous guider pas à pas.

From the winner of the Blue Peter Books of the Year Award comes the fourth book in the unmissable Unleashed series. A group of very special teenagers. Each with an incredible power, they live together, protected by the government. Out in the ordinary world they know they must not use their powers. But good intentions are easy, following them through is another matter. One moment Alex Teller is joking around with his brother Jacob. A split second later he finds himself thousands of miles away in the Dominican rainforest.

Hades, god of the dead, welcomes listeners on a dangerous tour of his underworld kingdom, filled with monsters, furies, giants, and vampire demons. Along the way, he reveals ancient death rites and sinister curses, tells hair-raising stories, and cracks jokes to die for. With his witty voice and ghoulish sense of humor, Hades is the perfect guide through this fresh and imaginative work of nonfiction that unfolds like a novel. Includes a glossary, bibliography, and index.

The step-by-step guide discusses various aspects of how autism is perceived, explores how best to speak up for individual needs and introduces advocacy for the wider autistic community. Each step outlines one vital aspect of advocacy and allyship, such as emphasizing acceptance, avoiding assumptions and assuming competence. The advice and strategies laid out in this guide center the wisdom and experiences of autistic people and enable the listener to confidently speak up with insight and understanding.

Meet the Nordic god of thunder! Thor is a happy god—unless you make him angry. Then he might shake the earth and topple mountains. So stay on his good side as he takes you on a journey across the rainbow bridge to Middle Earth and beyond, to mysterious Nordic realms filled with frost giants, dark elves, and plundering Vikings. In this engaging and humorous work of nonfiction, Thor offers a wildly entertaining introduction to Norse mythology.

Eight year-old Amelia Martinez is terrified to deliver a speech at the Grand Oratory. However, when the intolerant Mr. Rhetorick steals the village’s voices, Amelia must use her public speaking skills to save Voz from eternal silence. On her quest, Amelia gains confidence at every turn, from speaking to forest animals to finding her own voice. Speechless combines the fantastical and pragmatic in a tale that inspires listeners ages 6-10 to stand up and speak!

Warning: Egyptian curses and demons inside. Listen at your own risk. Still here? Then come, mortal—if you dare—on a journey to the Land of the Dead. You’ll be in good hands with Anubis, god of the dead and mysteries of embalming. Join him to encounter fearsome gods and gruesome monsters. Watch as he and the gods battle the giant demon snake that wants to devour the world. Delve into ancient Egyptian beliefs, rituals, and myths, and learn the craft of mummification. Anubis is itching to reveal his secrets. Don’t let his fangs and hungry eyes frighten you. He’s harmless.

Are you ready to accelerate your kids’ learning? With Spell, Pronounce & Speak! we aim to be the building blocks of early successful learning and prepare kids for a elementary-grade curriculum while helping children develop spoken language through listening and enhanced spelling and comprehension practices.

With Spell, Pronounce & Speak!! we aim to be the building blocks of early successful learning and prepare kids for elementary-grade curriculum while helping children develop spoken language through listening and enhanced spelling and comprehension practices.

Fred Korematsu liked listening to music on the radio, playing tennis, and hanging around with his friends - just like lots of other Americans. But everything changed when the United States went to war with Japan in 1941 and the government forced all people of Japanese ancestry to leave their homes on the West Coast and move to distant prison camps. This included Fred, whose parents had immigrated to the United States from Japan many years before. But Fred refused to go.

This is a humorous story about two children, their mother, and a luckless father who somehow manages to draw the wrath of his wife, whereupon she turns into a fire breathing dragon and speaks in tongues.

¡Cincuenta jóvenes espíritus afines que representan a cincuenta escuelas y estados de EE. UU. Han escrito ensayos que han sido combinados para crear un libro fascinante titulado, Diario de los Niños Atravesando COVID-19! ¡Autores juveniles, entre 7 a 13 años, elegidos de varias escuelas, pusieron los dedos en sus teclados y derramaron sus corazones para compartir sus experiencias personales durante el asalto de esta pandemia!