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Child of the Universe
by Ray JayawardhanaPerfect for fans of The Wonderful Things You Will Be and That's Me Loving You, this picture book by a renowned astrophysicist is a lyrical meditation on the preciousness of one child and the vastness of the universe.Just like the sun gives shine to the moon,you light up the world beyond this room . . .You are grand and marvelous, strong and mysterious.The history of the world is in your fingertips.A lyrical meditation on the preciousness of one child and the vastness of the universe, this gorgeously illustrated picture book shares the immensity of a parent's love along with the message that we are all connected to the broader cosmos in important and intimate ways. A perfect bedtime read-aloud, Child of the Universe is a book to cherish forever.The author is an astrophysicist who has been fascinated by the universe since he was a child. As a parent, he has developed a new appreciation for the deep connections between billions of years of cosmic evolution and this one tiny human.
Children Just Like Me
by Susan Elizabeth CopseyPhotographs and text depict the homes, schools, family life, and culture of young people around the world.
Children Just Like Me Food Like Mine (Children Just Like Me)
by DKPart of DK's Children Just Like Me series, this book is a celebration of children around the world, the food they eat, and the meals they share, with 27 easy-to-follow recipes from a variety of countries—from Botswana to the USA.Food Like Mine lets kids eat their way through an amazing variety of countries, including India, Sweden, and Mexico, and celebrate the traditions with children just like them along the way.With 27 recipes from around the world, this book unites the traditional dishes eaten by children from diverse backgrounds using four staple ingredients: rice, wheat, corn, and potatoes. These easy-to-follow recipes allow young readers to experience the dishes—and other cultures—first-hand, from sushi and Indian rice pudding to pasta and chow mein.Part of DK's groundbreaking series on children of the world, Food Like Mine shows that, even if people live thousands of miles apart and have different cultural traditions, our lives all share one common ingredient: food.
Children of the Sun
by William Clark Patricia Clark Phyllis BrannenChildren of the Sun is dedicated to William and Patricia Clark's son, Billy, who saw his first dawn in Japan played in the sunshine there and who will be able to rejoice someday in life's final sunset as he finds his friends and classmates safe in the arms of Jesus.
Children of the Tipi: Life in the Buffalo Days
by Michael Oren FitzgeraldWhat was it like to grow up in the world of the pre-reservation Plains Indians before the coming of the white settlers? Prior to our modern era of television, video games, and computers how did American Indian children live, learn, and play? In this beautifully illustrated book, award-winning author, Michael Oren Fitzgerald, combines stunning photographs and simple quotations by Indian chiefs and elders to explain to today&’s youth what life would have been like growing up on the American plains. Children of the Tipi includes sections on boys and girls at play, camp life, and the important role of parents and grandparents. It features historical sepia photographs of children at work and play, as well as detailed color photographs of their toys, tools, and everyday objects.
Children with Disabilities: Reading and Writing the Four-Blocks Way
by Karen A. Erickson David A. KoppenhaverThis collection of ideas, strategies, and resources includes information on Self-Selected Reading, Guided Reading, Writing, and Working with Words. It also includes strategies for reading and writing success in special-education classrooms, variations for students with disabilities, teacher's checklists, IEP goal suggestions, examples of assistive technology, and answers to commonly asked questions.
Children's Book of Baking: Over 60 Delicious Recipes for Children to Make
by Sara LewisDue to the convenience of ready meals,we are in danger of bringing up a generation of children that can't or don't want to cook. Cooking at school is no longer compulsory and it is left to parents to encourage our children to want to learn. Children's Book of Baking is suitable for children of all ages and promotes cooking to be a fun, yet educational, pastime. It provides a useful insight into kitchen equipment, hygiene and safety, cake tins, cake-making techniques and baking tips.It also includes a listing of cook's terms. There is an overwhelming selection of mouthwatering recipes split into six sections. Each recipe provides a list of ingredients, clear instructions, equipment needed, serving quantity, useful tips and colour photographs.
Children's Classics and Modern Classics: A Little Princess (Puffin In Bloom Ser.)
by Frances Hodgson BurnettWhen Sara Crewe, the seven-year-old daughter of a rich and loving father, arrives at her new school in London from India, she is nicknamed the Little Princess by her classmates. She has all the comfort and fine things she could want, but she also reveals a kind and loving heart, a lively mind and a rich imagination. When her father dies, bankrupt, Sara is suddenly reduced to a life of poverty and is forced to live in a cold, damp attic, with only her dreams to support her. But will they be enough?
Children's Illustrated Animal Atlas (Children's Illustrated Atlas)
by DKBring the amazing animal kingdom right into your home! Packed with fun facts about animals and more than 40 full-color maps that detail the countries where they live.This fabulous educational book for kids zooms-in on countries and continents to show key animal habitats and locations around the world. A thrilling animal adventure around the globe, perfect for kids ages 6–8.Each colorful map in this children's book is bursting with animal facts, combining illustrations with gorgeous photographs that highlight each continent's most iconic animals. From the tallest mountains and desolate deserts to wild grasslands and tropical rain forests; it covers key habitats and locations for each country.Packed with tons of fun facts and figures, the Children's Illustrated Animal Atlas explains where these hidden habitats are found and what the local climate is like. Find descriptions and illustrations of the plants and animals that live in them, making the information easy for kids to comprehend.This children's atlas also includes a super awesome, colorful world map pull-out poster showing every corner of the world and animals that live in each country. Through this educational atlas, children are shown how to read a map, use a map key, follow a compass, and how to judge scale and distance.Charming and informative, this kids' atlas is a delightful addition to every child's library.Take A Thrilling Animal Adventure Around The Globe!An enchanting atlas, packed full of fascinating facts and more than 600 incredible animals. From polar bears in the frozen north to thorny devils in the Australian outback and to toucans in the Amazon rain forest, this fact book will bring the world of Earth's wildlife right into your home!Some of the amazing animals you can expect to encounter: - Emu - Australia's largest bird- Giant hummingbird - the biggest of its kind in the whole world- Cheetah - the world's fastest land animal- Ploughshare tortoise - males try to flip each other over during fights (talk about fighting dirty!)- And much, much more!The Children's Illustrated series brings a whole host of educational subjects and general knowledge to life in full living color. Detailed drawn pictures, photographs, and images teach your child about History, Language, Geography, and more. Get a copy of the Children's Illustrated Animal Atlas or any of the other wonderful titles and start your collection.
Children's Miscellany
by Matthew Morgan Niki Catlow Samantha BorgesDo you know . . .. . . how to milk a cow?. . . the symptoms of a venomous spider's bite?. . . where to find the fastest rollercoasters?You won't find such an eclectic collection of fascinating facts anywhere else. Whether you want to know how to beat an alligator in a fight, ways to speak in secret code, which insects are edible, or what the heck scolionophobia means, this is the book for readers both young and old.
Children's Quick and Easy Cookbook: More Than 60 Simple Recipes
by Angela WilkesA children's introductory cookbook with 60 mouthwatering recipes presented in full-color, step-by-step photographs and instructions.Children's Quick and Easy Cookbook is packed with delicious, easy-to-follow recipes that any child can make, from super-fast snacks and speedy meals to treats and sweets. From classic omelets to chicken chow mein to hot chocolate soufflés, it includes dishes the whole family will want to eat. Feature boxes highlight all the necessary ingredients for each recipe, and photographs of finished dishes will inspire kids as they cook.Perfect for the whole family to enjoy together, Children's Quick and Easy Cookbook introduces children to the joy of cooking and eating good food—that they have made themselves!
Children's Treasury of Nursery Rhymes
by Linda BleckHey, Diddle Diddle and Diddle Diddle Dumpling. Old King Cole and The Queen of Hearts. Little Boy Blue, Little Bo Peep, Little Miss Muffet and Little Jack Horner. These lilting, singsong verses enchant toddlers, build language skills, and set the stage for a lifetime love of literature. This charmingly illustrated compilation provides a wonderful introduction to such well-known and well-loved rhymes as This Little Piggy, Sing a Song of Sixpence, There was an Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe, and Rub-a-Dub-Dub.
Childrens Bible Stories for Bedtime: To Grow in Faith & Love
by Julie LavenderKids can wind down with inspiring childrens Bible stories and connect with God at bedtime.With this collection of childrens first Bible stories, parents and kids can calmly end the day together in the comfort of God&’s presence and peace. These favorites of key biblical figures and their ancient adventures inspire young curious minds to build a relationship with God and ponder about His never-ending love. Whether your child reads kids Bible storybooks aloud or simply listens, the practice of reading at bedtime will remind your child that God is always with them—from morning until night, and even while they sleep. Childrens Bible Stories for Bedtime features: • Essential stories from both the Old and New Testaments that are written and interpreted for biblical accuracy and age appropriateness for kids 4–8 • Brief reflections at the end of each story to help kids understand God&’s Word as it relates to them personally • Prayers that encourage kids to speak openly and build a relationship with God • Beautiful, full-page illustrations for each story to help children visualize and immerse themselves in God&’s Word
Chill Of The Ice Dragon (Dragon Masters #9)
by Tracey West Nina De PoloniaPick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! In the ninth book, a Dragon Master named Mina arrives at the castle. She tells Drake and his friends that her kingdom in the Far North Lands was attacked by a magical Ice Giant. Everything there was frozen -- but Mina escaped! Only a fire dragon can unfreeze her land and defeat the terrible Ice Giant. But Rori and Vulcan are no longer at the castle! Can the Dragon Masters find them in time to help their new friend?
Chill Out! The Cat's Wintertime Ebook Collection: A Reindeer's First Christmas; New Friends for Christmas; A Long Winter's Nap; Flight of the Penguin (Pictureback(R))
by Joe Mathieu Aristides Ruiz Tish RabeCurl up and chill out with this winter-themed omnibus including four ebooks based on the hit PBS Kids' TV show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! With two based on the PBS Kids' holiday special The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! (A Reindeer's First Christmas and New Friends for Christmas), and two based on the TV show (A Long Winter's Nap--a story about hibernation), and Flight of the Penguin (a story about--what else?--penguins), this is a perfect holiday gift that can be enjoyed long beyond the holidays!
Chill of the Ice Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #9)
by Tracey WestOnly a Fire Dragon can stop an Ice Giant!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In the ninth book, a Dragon Master named Mina arrives at the castle. She tells Drake and his friends that her kingdom in the Far North Lands was attacked by a magical Ice Giant. Everything there was frozen -- but Mina escaped! Only a fire dragon can unfreeze her land and defeat the terrible Ice Giant. But Rori and Vulcan are no longer at the castle! Can the Dragon Masters find them in time to help their new friend?
Chill, Chomp, Chill!
by Chris Ayala-KronosMeet Chomp, a preschooler with lots of feelings . . . who is also a T. Rex! Join him as he learns to navigate his emotions in this timely debut picture book complete with a downloadable companion song.From losing a toy to making a huge mistake on the kickball field, Chomp is a lovable T. Rex going through tough and relatable preschool experiences. When Chomp is about to lose his temper and act out, he uses mindfulness as a tool to better understand his emotions.Whether it's sharing toys, feeling left out, or making mistakes, every child encounters frustrating situations in the classroom setting and at home. This picture book helps kids identify, understand, and cope with their feelings. With bright, humorous, and playful illustrations and a memorable companion song, children will all want to chill with Chomp as they learn chill skills to manage their emotions in sticky situations through his example.Should Chomp roar?Should Chomp stomp?Should Chomp . . . CHOMP?Chill, Chomp. Chill!
Chimpanzee Children of Gombe
by Jane GoodallJane Goodall&’s fans and followers will love these stories and photos of chimpanzee children living in the Gombe National Park This heartwarming book is filled with photos of many of the chimpanzee babies, toddlers, and young adults that live in the Gombe National Park in Tanzania, where the Jane Goodall research center of is located. Dr. Goodall has campaigned unceasingly for the protection of the chimpanzee—now an endangered species—and this moving, personal account will educate readers about the many threats to the animals in the wild and inspire readers of all ages to join in her vital work.
Chimpanzee Spree (Nancy Drew Clue Book #19)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy&’s Earth Day project turns into chimpanzee chaos in the nineteenth book in the interactive Nancy Drew Clue Book mystery series.Nancy, Bess, and George need to create an Earth Day project for school, and they&’ve landed on the perfect idea: Chimpiñatas! These globe-shaped piñatas are enrichment toys made for the chimpanzees at the Hairy Hideaway animal sanctuary to enjoy. The girls have filled them with the chimps&’ favorite healthy snacks, like seeds and fruit, but when the chimps crack open the piñatas, they find that one of them is filled with candy! Who could have switched out the Chimpiñata, and why would they want to make the chimps go bananas? If anyone can find the schemer behind this sugar rush, it&’s the Clue Crew!
Chimpanzee: Oscar and Freddy
by Disney PressBased on the Disneynature film Chimpanzee, this early reader uses simple text and engaging photographs to introduce readers to an inspiring story about family set in the African rainforest.
Chimpanzees for Tea!
by Jo EmpsonA silly, fun version of the game "telephone"—in which a grocery list committed to memory goes playfully awry. One day, Vincent's mother asks him to go to the store to pick up a few items: "a bunch of carrots, a box of rice, some China tea, a big, firm pear, and a tin of peas" to be precise. "And hurry home in time for tea!" she says. Sounds easy enough.Yet distractions are at every turn, causing havoc with Vincent's memory. All of a sudden, a tin of peas is replaced by a trapeze; a big, firm pear becomes a big furry bear; and a box of rice transforms into a box of mice!Needless to say, Vincent's mother is in for quite a surprise.Told with a playful rhythm for reading aloud and illustrated with exuberance and great child appeal, this humorous picture book will have kids laughing and asking for repeated readings.Praise for Chimpanzees for Tea!"British author-illustrator Jo Empson brings her wonderfully freewheeling, kinetic style to this lively read-aloud that will have youngsters giggling and shouting out the correct items from the list."—Shelf Awareness"Award-winning British author/illustrator Empson energetically illustrates her tale of ever more outrageous memory lapses with scribbly watercolors full of swooping action and bouncing wildlife that follow the swirling text across the pages. As much fun to read as it is to hear, and a real treat for the eyes."—Kirkus Reviews"With a wildly cavorting cast of characters [and] a playful text . . . this is hard to resist." —Booklist"The humorous text makes this a perfect read-aloud for all ages and a great memory game to play with school-age kids."—School Library Journal
Chimps Don't Wear Glasses
by Laura Joffe NumeroffThe team that created the daffy "Dogs Don't Wear Sneakers" returns with another silly selection of preposterous predicaments for animals. Camels don't sing and pandas don't pole vault--unless, of course, you close your eyes and draw with your mind. Picture descriptions on picture only pages.
China (Countries Ser.)
by Christine JuarezTravel to China. Find out the facts about this country in Asia.
China (Xist Kids Bilingual Spanish English)
by Xist PublishingBilingual Books for Babies & Toddlers Become a world explorer! This Discover Series picture book brings the world to your door. Introduce your child to the beautiful art and architecture of China. Each of the 23 photos in this book are crisp and clear with a simple title beneath the image. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and ideas to babies and toddlers. Bilingual Discover Series books feature both English and Spanish words to introduce language learners to new vocabulary. Each page features a professionally photographed object with a simple title beneath it. Libros bilingües para bebés y niños pequeños ¡Conviértase en un explorador mundial! Este libro de imágenes Discover Series trae el mundo a tu puerta. Presente a su hijo al hermoso arte y arquitectura de China. Cada una de las 23 fotos de este libro son nítidas y claras con un título simple debajo de la imagen. Utilizado como un salto para la interacción, Discover Series Picture Books son una gran manera de introducir nuevas imágenes, palabras e ideas a los bebés y niños pequeños. Los libros bilingües de Discover Series cuentan con palabras tanto en inglés como en español para introducir a los aprendices de idiomas en un nuevo vocabulario. Cada página presenta un objeto fotografiado profesionalmente con un título simple debajo de él.
China: Ancient Civilizations
by Greg BanksLearn more about the culture and history of ancient China.