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Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories
by Salim Martowiredjo Joan SuyenagaSet in tropical rainforests, on balmy beaches, and in the remote highlands of the Indonesian islands, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories offers a taste of how universal values of bravery, cleverness, true love, kindness and loyalty are transmitted to Indonesian children. Astute princesses, resourceful villagers and daring travelers appear throughout this vast archipelago to tell their stories and charm our children. Retold for an international audience, these beautifully illustrated stories provide children with an insight into the traditional culture, morals and environment of Indonesia. This book is aimed at children in the five to twelve age group, but readers of all ages, young and old, will find much to enjoy within these pages.
Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories
by Salim Martowiredjo Joan SuyenagaSet in tropical rainforests, on balmy beaches, and in the remote highlands of the Indonesian islands, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories offers a taste of how universal values of bravery, cleverness, true love, kindness and loyalty are transmitted to Indonesian children. Astute princesses, resourceful villagers and daring travelers appear throughout this vast archipelago to tell their stories and charm our children. Retold for an international audience, these beautifully illustrated stories provide children with an insight into the traditional culture, morals and environment of Indonesia. This book is aimed at children in the five to twelve age group, but readers of all ages, young and old, will find much to enjoy within these pages.
Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories
by Salim Martowiredjo Joan SuyenagaSet in tropical rainforests, on balmy beaches, and in the remote highlands of the Indonesian islands, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories offers a taste of how universal values of bravery, cleverness, true love, kindness and loyalty are transmitted to Indonesian children. Astute princesses, resourceful villagers and daring travelers appear throughout this vast archipelago to tell their stories and charm our children. Retold for an international audience, these beautifully illustrated stories provide children with an insight into the traditional culture, morals and environment of Indonesia. This book is aimed at children in the five to twelve age group, but readers of all ages, young and old, will find much to enjoy within these pages.
Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories
by Salim Martowiredjo Joan SuyenagaThis colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Indonesian fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich oral culture.Set in tropical rain forests, on balmy beaches, and in the remote highlands of the Indonesian islands, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories offers a taste of how universal values of bravery, cleverness, true love, kindness and loyalty are transmitted to Indonesian children. Astute princesses, resourceful villagers and daring travelers appear throughout this vast archipelago to tell their stories and charm our children. Retold for an international audience, these beautifully illustrated stories provide children with an insight into the traditional culture, morals and environment of Indonesia. This book is aimed at children in the five to twelve age group, but readers of all ages, young and old, will find much to enjoy within these pages.Featured Indonesian stories include: True Strength The Woodcarver's Love The Buffalo's Victory The Magic Headcloth The Caterpillar Story And many more! The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West.
Indoor Fun (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 1)
by Barbara LevadiNIMAC-sourced textbook
Indoor Fun Preschool Activity Book: 80 Fun Skill-Building Activities for Indoor Play
by Kailan CarrBoost preschool skills with indoor activities for kids ages 3 to 5Kids learn best through play, so developing crucial early skills with hands-on activities is a fun and easy way to give them a great head start. Indoor Fun Preschool Activity Book is packed with projects that teach and support early motor functions and classroom skills. You and your little one will enjoy exciting fuss-free activities that use indoor play to develop skills in sociability, math, science, reading, writing, and more!This book can be used alone or as a companion to My Preschool Workbook.Inside you'll find:Intro to play-based learning—Read up on the benefits of play-based learning and how you can help foster critical skills through indoor activity.80 engaging activities—Discover fun projects, games, and crafts specifically designed for indoor play and exploration, like Craft Stick Catapult, Toothpick Structures, and Play Dough Maze.Skill callouts—Match the right activity with the skill you want to practice using handy icons that identify specific types of learning.Give kids a jump start on developing basic skills through play with Indoor Fun Preschool Activity Book.
Indy Car Racing
by Donald Davidson Barbara J. Fox Lori PolydorosIndy car drivers use skill, speed, and the latest technology to blaze down the track. They race on tracks of all shapes and sizes and all around the world. Take a look at Indy race cars, how they work, and the races they compete in.
Infinity and Me
by Kate Hosford Gabi SwiatkowskaUma can't help feeling small when she peers up at the night sky. She begins to wonder about infinity. Is infinity a number that grows forever? Is it an endless racetrack? Could infinity be in an ice cream cone? Uma soon finds that the ways to think about this big idea may just be . . . infinite.
Infinity: The Magical Cycles of the Universe (Cycles of the Universe)
by Soledad Romero MariñoThis stunning picture book with a die-cut cover captures how the whole universe flows in eternal natural cycles. The whole universe flows in eternal natural cycles, and this poetic journey captures the beauty of how nothing disappears and everything is infinite! With all things that exist in the universe, when they come to an end, they start over. Nothing disappears completely; everything is transformed over and over again. When winter ends, spring sprouts. After the night, a new day dawns, and from the fruit that has fallen on the ground, a tree grows . . . These are the magical cycles of the universe, and this book shows 11 of them: • Water cycle • Food Chain • Phases of the moon • Cycle of day and night • Seasons of the year • Cycle of migrating birds • Life cycle of butterflies, storks, fish, chickens, and humans Each cycle is represented by a simple definition and an illustration that identifies the main phases, and is followed by an observation to link the concept and a quote from a personality from the world of philosophy, art, literature, or science such as Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, John Steinbeck, Ray Bradbury, and Jacques Y. Cousteau, and others. The mix of science, poetry, and art is structured in a way that children will be drawn into these 11 natural cycles that are part of everyday life while learning the concept of cyclical time, where nothing disappears and everything is transformed. Whether you are following the migration of birds or discovering the powerful sequence of the food chain, you can trace the progression of science and nature in a way to better understand our existence. • A circular die cut on the cover symbolizes the continuous process of transformation and encourages young readers to open up and discover these magical cycles • Innovative approach to nonfiction information presented in verse with a delicacy and simplicity • Perfect for STEM curriculums Welcome to an incredible journey through infinity!
Influencer
by Adam Cesare&“Horror fans will have a tough time putting this down once they start reading. A killer read.&”—Kirkus, STARRED Review Follow him or die...Influencer, by Bram Stoker Award–winning author Adam Cesare, is a tense and timely psychological thriller told from alternating points of view about a teenage girl who begins to suspect the charismatic new kid may in fact be a murderous psychopath. As more and more of her friends fall under his influence, her suspicions begin to come across like jealousy. But is she right? And if so, how much more dangerous would he be toward someone who has discovered his secret? A new and expanded paperback adaptation of the Audible Original, Influencer explores the dark side of social media and the cult of personalities that flourish there as the teens navigate their own fears about friendship and popularity, culminating in an epic battle of wills that will leave readers breathless.&“What's so scary about Influencer is how possible it is—how likely it feels, and just how convincingly real these characters are. I read a lot of scary stuff, but this is the only book for years to worm its way into my dreams and make me finish the book faster, just so I can maybe sleep again.&” —Stephen Graham Jones, New York Times bestselling author of The Only Good Indians &“Sizzling writing and a skin-crawling story make Influencer one of the most addictive horror novels I've read. It's deeply uncomfortable, deeply perceptive, and deliciously fun.&”—Darcy Coates, USA Today bestselling author of The Whispering Dead&“Influencer is a real nail-biter of a thriller! Relatable characters, devious plot twists, and a breakneck pace. Highly recommended!&” —Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Rot & Ruin and Long Past Midnight
Innovation is Everybody's Business: How To Make Yourself Indispensable In Today's Hypercompetitive World
by Tucker Robert B.Innovation isn't something you do after you get your work done. It's how you do your work. Organizations all over the world are shedding jobs in record numbers. Yet today, they are desperately in need of people with the abilities and skills to think ahead of the curve, delight customers, motivate colleagues, slash costs, and achieve unconventional results. In this practical road map to becoming irreplaceable, global innovation guru and bestselling author Robert B. Tucker reveals why honing your I-Skills (Innovation Skills) may be the smartest career move you'll make. Based on interviews with forty-three innovation-adept managers and individual contributors, Innovation Is Everybody's Business guides you in: Mastering the seven essential I-Skills you need to become indispensable Unleashing the "mindset, skillset, and toolset of the innovator" that enable you to anticipate and rise to the challenges your organization faces in a hypercompetitive era Developing your Personal Innovation Strategy to address the critical components of becoming irreplaceable Assaulting your assumptions at the personal, organizational, and industry levels Building tools for work-life balance and creating your own job satisfaction If you're ready to stop talking about innovation and start adding value today - in your job, department or organization - you're ready to read and benefit from the powerful message of Innovation is Everybody's Business.
Insect Bodies (The World of Insects)
by Bobbie Kalman Molly AloianThere are more than a million species of insects living on Earth, and all insects have similar bodies. In Insect Bodies, children will learn the major physical features of insects and the importance of each body part.
Insect Eaters (Big Science Ideas)
by Bobbie KalmanMany animals are carnivores, but some eat mainly insects. Insect eaters, known as insectivores, can be as small as insect-eating insects or as large as giant anteaters. Covers a variety of plants and animals that eat insects, from frogs and birds to pitcher plants and anteaters.
Insectigations: 40 Hands-on Activities to Explore the Insect World (Young Naturalists)
by Cindy BlobaumFrom butterflies and beetles to crickets and katydids, these experiments, art projects, and games will bring out the entomologist in every kid. Activities include collecting and sketching insects, making a terrarium for observation, raising mealworms, using math to measure bug strength, gardening to attract butterflies and other insects, and making an insect amplifier. A unique insect board game helps kids learn fascinating bug facts while they play. Sidebars offer a look into the world of professional entomology, as well as gross facts about insects that will provide great playground trivia, including the USDA's guidelines for allowable insect parts per cup of food. Kids will learn that science is not just something to read about, but something they can observe and study in the world around them.
Insectivores and Bats (World of Animals: Mammals #9)
by Pat Morris Amy-Jane BeerThis book describes the habitats, habits, physical descriptions, status and facts about a variety of insectivores from Hedgehogs and Shrews to Moles and Bats.
Insects (My First Animal Kingdom Encyclopedias Ser.)
by Janet RieheckySay hello to bees, ants, butterflies, and more! Insects is a colorful photo-filled animal-science reference book for young readers and browsers. Not only will kids discover basic topics such as habitat, anatomy, and diet, but they’ll also find fun topics such record-breaking insects and how insects help people—all written in a clear, concise way.
Insects (Seymour Simon Science Ser.)
by Seymour SimonAward-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the wonderful world of insects, with fascinating facts and stunning full-color photographs, in his latest nonfiction picture book. Readers will learn all about insects’ life stages, senses, bodies, and the many different kinds, including beetles, ladybugs, bees, butterflies, and more! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.This updated edition includes:Stunning full-color photographsGlossaryIndexWebsite and additional reading sourcesSupports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards
Insects and Plants
by Lawrence Hall of Science University of California at BerkeleyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Insects and Plants
by Lawrence Hall of Science University of California at BerkeleyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Insects and Spiders (Nature Explorers)
by DKThis book for children about insects and spiders is the perfect companion for young minds eager to learn about the amazing world of bugs.Children are encouraged to investigate and record all the creepy crawlies they find as well as to get involved in hands-on activities, from making their own "pooter" to collect insects to building an ant farm.With a mix of fantastic photographs and beautiful illustrations, Insects and Spiders takes you through everything you need to know about these bewildering bugs. Learn what termites build their nests from, how an earwig looks after her eggs, and why wasps have black and yellow stripes.The Nature Explorers series is essential for any child curious about the world outside. Each book in the series takes children through the basics of the subject, starting by explaining what it is and then moving on to the key topics. These are wonderful introductions to the great outdoors, packed with fun facts and engaging activities, ideal for children aged 6 and up.
Insects: By The Numbers (By the Numbers)
by Steve JenkinsFrom master of nonfiction Steve Jenkins comes the By the Numbers series—accessible readers packed with fascinating infographics and full-color cut-paper art. Insects focuses on the creepy-crawly world of bugs. Through infographics and illustrations readers will learn about the sometimes gross and absolutely always fascinating world of insects. With astounding numbers, facts, and figures, discover some of the most astonishing aspects of the animals that outnumber us humans on the planet: bugs! With Steve Jenkins&’s signature art style, his By the Numbers reader series explores the most fascinating fields of nature and natural science. These readers are fact-packed and run the gamut from dinosaurs to dwarf planets, detailing the astonishing phenomena that make our universe such an incredible place to live and learn. Each title uses engaging graphics and visual literacy to convey scientific facts and concepts, making them accessible for all kinds of new readers.
Insha'Allah, No, Maybe So
by Rhonda Roumani Nadia RoumaniA sweet and playful picture book about a common Arabic word for life's uncertainties that will ring true for all families.Ranya wants to go to the park. &“Insha&’Allah,&” her mom tells her. But doesn't that just mean no? Ranya's mom says &“Insha&’Allah&” when Ranya asks to make cookies. She says it when Ranya wants to sleep over at Jayda's house. She says it when Ranya begs to go to Disneyland.This might sound familiar to parents and caregivers . . . It&’s hard to know what to say when you can&’t promise anything! Sometimes grown-ups say &“Maybe&” or &“We&’ll see.&” And in millions of Arab and Muslim homes around the world, families use the phrase &“Insha&’Allah&” when talking about the future. So, what does &“Insha&’Allah&” really mean? In this warmly illustrated picture book, Ranya and her mom tackle the meaning of the powerful phrase and ponder the best way to talk about their hopes and dreams—and maybe, sometimes, the things they want to put off. (Like cleaning up toys!)Cozy art and joyful, loving characters make this a perfect family read aloud.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Inside Disney's A Christmas Carol
by DISNEY BOOK GROUPThis early reader will go behind the scenes and show children just how the movie came together! With special effects shots, rough sketches of scenes, costumes, and set design, fans of the movie will enjoy this making of Disney's A Christmas Carol!
Inside Out Big Golden Book (Disney/Pixar Inside Out)
by Disney Book GroupDisney/Pixar&’s Inside Out takes you to a place that everyone knows, but no one has ever seen: the world inside the human brain. The story follows the inner workings of a young girl&’s mind, where five emotions—Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear—help her navigate through a stressful move from the Midwest to San Francisco. Kids ages three to seven will love the beautifully-illustrated hardcover Big Golden Book based on the Academy Award–winning film.