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Why do kids need to know about growth mindsets? Scientists have found that there are two different kinds of mindsets: fixed mindsets and growth mindsets. A fixed mindset never changes. In a fixed mindset your failures define you like: "I'm no good at dancing." If I never learn new things or never make new friends, I have a fixed mindset. My growth mindsets can change! When I learn something new or challenging, then I have a growth mindset like: "If I focus and practice, I can learn to dance."

The Great Depression took place during the 1930s in the United States. There was huge unemployment, banking failures, declines in factory production, and increases in poverty and homelessness.

Esau was born before Jacob. Jacob came out holding onto his older brother's heel. It seemed like Jacob was trying to pull Esau back into the womb so that he could be first born. What can you learn from this Bible story?

The Midianites (MEH-dee-uh-nites) were stealing the crops grown by the people of Israel. An angel spoke to Gideon and said he was a mighty man of courage and that God had sent him to save Israel from the Midianites.

Red worms are one of the most important animals in nature. They help break down dead plants and animal manure to provide important nutrients for the soil. Farmers and gardeners value red worms. Learn about this animal as seen through the eyes of a red worm. Consider raising your own red worms for your compost box or pile.

Enjoy this travel though Egyptian history. Egypt is of one of the first great civilizations. Around 50,000 BC, hunter-gatherers first settled in the abundant Nile regions. By about 9,500 BC, Egyptians grew plants and domesticated animals. Then, writing developed. The first Pharaoh ruled. Egypt's power rose and fell for thousands of years for different reasons.

Why are there bullies and what can you do about them? This audiobook is written for children, parents, counselors, and teachers to review or open discussions about bullying and what to do about it.

Long ago, God created the heavens and the earth in seven days. He created humans in his own image.

The complete rhyme of Mary Had a Little Lamb and it seems to be based upon a real girl by the name of Mary Sawyer (1806 - 1889). She brought a pet lamb to school. An uproar followed. A nephew of the teacher was visiting and wrote a rhyme about the incident. The Redstone School is now in Sudbury, Massachusetts. It is believed to be the schoolhouse mentioned in the nursery rhyme.

Sound words are words that when said out loud, they sound almost like that word. An example of a sound word is the word “moo,” which is close to the sound of a real cow. Sound words have a long, fancy name called onomatopoeia (on-uh-mat-uh-PEE-uh).

What is the difference between hugs and cuddles? Cuddles are held longer than hugs. Hugs can be a quick way to greet someone. Cuddles can be between families and close friends. Cuddles and hugs are a way to show love.

Spirit Bear's parents tell him never to enter the cave alone because it is dangerous. While his parents are asleep, Spirit Bear enters the cave and is swept up and up into a the world of the Snow Kingdom. He must fight the evil wizard.

Stella is walking in the forest wishing that she could be a fairy and meet other types of fairies who will introduce themselves. Suddenly, Stella has a magic wand in her hand and wings on her back! Stella smiles.

Anyone can tell jokes. The most important part of any joke is the pause before giving the ending or punch line. Goblin jokes can be told anytime, as well as Halloween.

A day without laughing and learning is a day wasted. Learn how to tell jokes. What’s the same size as a fairy but weighs nothing? Listen to find the answer!

Awww, come on now, do you actually believe those stories that they tell about me? Let me, Rapunzel, tell you the true story. What? Don’t you like my hair short? It all started when I was a baby. Aren’t I cute. Except that I’m bald!

Murphy’s Law says: If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong. If you’ve stepped on bubble gum you learned about Murphy’s Law. There are many examples of Murphy’s Law. What can you do about them?

Enjoy two fables to find the meanings as well as recipes to make pizzas and stone soup without the stone.

My Pet Rattlesnake is an interactive story between storyteller and children. Usually, whatever the children say, the storyteller says something different.

A thinker puzzle can be easy or hard depending on your mindset. Try to guess or discuss with other people to see what they say as an answer before you listen further. It is okay to have different answers than the ones in this audiobook. These puzzles can have more than one answer.