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Can I tell you about Parkinson's Disease?: A guide for family, friends and carers
by Alan M. Hultquist Lydia CorrowMeet Nikolai - a man with Parkinson's disease. Nikolai invites readers to learn about Parkinson's from his perspective, helping them to understand how Parkinson's affects his daily life and why some tasks can be especially challenging for him. He also gives advice on how to help someone with Parkinson's when they have difficulties with physical movements and memory. This illustrated book is full of useful information and will be an ideal introduction for children from the age of 7, as well as older readers. It will help family, friends and carers better understand and explain the condition, and will be an excellent starting point for group discussions.
Can I tell you about Stammering?: A guide for friends, family and professionals
by Sophie Khan Sue CottrellMeet Harry - a young boy who stammers. Harry invites readers to learn about what it is like to stammer from his perspective and how it affects his daily life and makes him feel. He talks about techniques that can help reduce stammering and describes how friends, family and others can help him to feel at ease and reduce his stammer further. This illustrated book is full of useful information and will be an ideal introduction for young people, aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and speech therapists working with children who stammer. It is also an excellent starting point for group discussions at home or school.
Can I tell you about Tourette Syndrome?: A guide for friends, family and professionals
by Mal Leicester Apsley Julie CollierMeet Max - a boy with Tourette syndrome (TS). Max invites readers to learn about Tourette's from his perspective, helping them to understand what tics and triggers are and what it feels like to have TS. He explains how living with TS can sometimes be difficult, and how people around him can help him to feel happy and accepted. This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and other professionals working with children with TS. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.
Can Love Be Scientifically Proven?
by Lizzie WadeIs there a scientific explanation behind falling in love? Learn the answers from scientists who look into the physiology of romance.
Can We Talk?: How Humans Stay in Touch (Orca Timeline #8)
by Maria BirminghamLet’s talk. We don’t think much about our ability to communicate. We simply have a conversation, make a call, send a text or use sign language to share information. But how was human language invented? And when? Communication is a way for us to express ourselves, share information and maintain relationships with others. Hundreds of years ago, humans needed to communicate to hunt, farm and defend against threats. Today, thanks to satellites and computers, we can communicate in an instant with just about anyone on Earth. Can We Talk? examines the evolution of human communication—from the theories about how spoken language began to the technological advances that connect the world now. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Can You Create the Norse Cosmos? (You Choose)
by Gina KammerYou are the mighty god Odin. You dream of building new worlds, learning about magic, and gaining great knowledge and wisdom. But realizing these dreams won’t be easy. You will need to face powerful giants, fearsome monsters, and make great personal sacrifices. Can you find a way overcome the obstacles, create the Cosmos, and truly become the All-father? YOU CHOOSE how your story will be told. The choices you make will lead to your glory—or your ultimate fate!
Can You Escape a Haunted Battlefield? (You Choose)
by Megan Cooley PetersonThe sun is setting on a historical battlefield. You can almost envision the fighting that took place here. What was that noise? Was it a cracking tree branch? Rifle fire? Choose your own path as you explore the world’s most haunted battlefields. Can you escape without being touched by the spirits of fallen soldiers? Find out in these pages!
Can You Escape a Haunted Castle? (You Choose)
by Ailynn CollinsYour steps echo down the long hall of an old stone castle. The candles and old tapestries make it easy to imagine you’re living hundreds of years ago. So does the knight’s armor in the corner. Wait—did it just move? Choose your own path as you explore the world’s most haunted castles. Will you escape or be frozen in fear? Find out in these pages!
Can You Escape a Haunted Cemetery? (You Choose)
by Ailynn CollinsIt’s a dark, moonless night. Mist rises off of moss-covered tombstones. Wait—what was that noise? Did something just move? Choose your own path as you explore the world’s most haunted cemeteries. Will you be able to escape or will fright overwhelm you? Find out in these pages!
Can You Escape a Haunted Hotel? (You Choose)
by Megan Cooley PetersonThe lights flicker in your hotel room. The phone rings, but there’s no one there. The temperature drops suddenly. Is that a draft from the storm outside, or is it the chill of a ghostly presence? Choose your own path as you explore the world’s most haunted hotels. Will you check out safely or be overwhelmed with fear? Find out in these pages!
Can You Escape the Norse Underworld? (You Choose)
by Gina KammerYou are in the Underworld—the land of the dead from Norse mythology. Ruled by the goddess Hel, it’s not a place Viking warriors would choose to go to when they die. The Underworld isn’t an easy place to leave. The gods themselves can rarely escape this cold, dark land. Can you find a way out of this dangerous place before it’s too late? Will you bargain with the gods to let you leave? YOU CHOOSE how your story will be told. The choices you make will decide the fate that awaits you in the Norse Underworld.
Can You See Me?
by Rebecca Westcott Libby ScottA coming-of-age story about learning to celebrate yourself -- and teaching the world to recognize you, too -- perfect for fans of R. J. Palacio's Wonder!"This glimpse into the world of a young autistic girl is astonishingly insightful and honest. Tally's struggles to 'fit in' are heart-wrenching, and her victories are glorious." -- Ann M. Martin, Newbery Honor and New York Times bestselling author of Rain ReignThings Tally is dreading about sixth grade:-- Being in classes without her best friends-- New (scratchy) uniforms-- Hiding her autismTally isn't ashamed of being autistic -- even if it complicates life sometimes, it's part of who she is. But this is her first year at Kingswood Academy, and her best friend, Layla, is the only one who knows. And while a lot of other people are uncomfortable around Tally, Layla has never been one of them . . . until now.Something is different about sixth grade, and Tally now feels like she has to act "normal." But as Tally hides her true self, she starts to wonder what "normal" means after all and whether fitting in is really what matters most.Inspired by young coauthor Libby Scott's own experiences with autism, this is an honest and moving middle-school story of friends, family, and finding one's place.
Can You Spell Revolution?
by Matt BeamBetween dull assemblies, tyrant teachers, and a handbook full of rules, life at Laverton Middle School can be summed up in one word: B-O-R-I-N-G. In this dramatic novel, five fed-up students borrow from the pages of history books and, seeking inspiration from revolutionary leaders, get a twisty lesson in the excitement and perils of repeating history.
Can You Succeed on an Epic Norse Adventure? (You Choose)
by Bruce BerglundYou are the god Thor from Norse mythology. You enjoy your role as the god of thunder. But you have a complicated relationship with your brother Loki. You enjoy going on grand adventures together, but you’re often at odds with him. You are a strong and brave warrior, while Loki uses his quick wits to outsmart the enemy. However, Loki enjoys playing tricks on you to make you look foolish. Can you recognize your brother’s tricks and avoid getting into trouble? YOU CHOOSE how your story will be told. The choices you make will determine whether the people of Asgard think of you as a hero or a fool.
Can You Survive A Supervolcano Eruption?: An Interactive Doomsday Adventure (You Choose: Doomsday Ser.)
by Blake Hoena Filippo VanzoA supervolcano has erupted! Its eruption is thousands of times larger than a normal volcano. Huge amounts of lava and ash threaten all life in the area. You're a visitor to the park when the eruption occurs. Will you stay to monitor the volcano, or evacuate to safety? When YOU CHOOSE what to do next, the choices you make could mean the difference between life and death. Can you survive a supervolcano?
Can You Survive The Wilderness?: An Interactive Survival Adventure (You Choose: Survival Ser.)
by Matt Doeden Chris LaliberteThe wilderness is a place of beauty and peace. But it is also filled with fierce predators, poisonous plants, and raging rivers. Will you: Try to survive the harsh mountains of Alaska after being abandoned during an outdoor training trip? Struggle to make your way out of the deep forests after becoming lost in Australia’s Blue Mountains? Attempt to find help for your injured brother in Washington’s Cascade Mountains?
Can You Survive a Civil War Escape? (You Choose)
by Jessica GundersonIMPRISONED! While the Civil War tears the United States in half, you are locked in a Confederate prison. Determined to help your country become whole again, you plan a bold escape. Will you crawl through a rat-infested tunnel? Or will you fake your demise to get tossed out with the dead? Every decision can be the difference between life and death. Which path will YOU CHOOSE to make it out alive? With stories based on historical accounts and war-time scenarios, nonfiction back matter, and multiple outcomes, this thrilling interactive adventure will entertain and inform young readers with every twist and turn!
Can You Survive a Revolutionary War Escape? (You Choose)
by Blake HoenaTRAPPED! The American colonies are gripped by the Revolutionary War, and you have been cornered by the British. From cat-and-mouse battlefield confrontations to crowded prison ships, you’ll do anything to stay out of their clutches. Will you help the Continental Army escape from Long Island? Or will you brave icy waters to swim from a floating prison? Every decision can be the difference between life and death. Which path will YOU CHOOSE to make it out alive? With stories based on historical accounts and war-time scenarios, nonfiction back matter, and multiple outcomes, this thrilling interactive adventure will entertain and inform young readers with every twist and turn!
Can You Survive a Supervolcano Eruption?: An Interactive Doomsday Adventure (You Choose)
by Blake HoenaA supervolcano has erupted! Its eruption is thousands of times larger than a normal volcano. Huge amounts of lava and ash threaten all life in the area. You're a visitor to the park when the eruption occurs. Will you stay to monitor the volcano, or evacuate to safety? When YOU CHOOSE what to do next, the choices you make could mean the difference between life and death. Can you survive a supervolcano?
Can You Survive a Virus Outbreak?: An Interactive Doomsday Adventure (You Choose)
by Matt DoedenThe Center for Disease Control has issued a warning about an outbreak of a new deadly virus—"Blood Fever." Any person you pass on the street could be a carrier. To make it through the outbreak, you'll have to make the right decisions. When YOU CHOOSE what to do next, can you survive a plague that reaches across the globe?
Can You Survive a Virus Outbreak?: An Interactive Doomsday Adventure (You Choose: Doomsday Ser.)
by Matt DoedenA You Choose adventure pitting the reader against a doomsday scenario of a widespread virus outbreak.
Can You Survive a World War I Escape? (You Choose)
by Eric BraunCAUGHT! As World War I ravages Europe, you are captured by the enemy. Rather than take your chances trying to survive in a grueling prison camp, you decide to take part in a daring escape. Will you leap from a moving train? Or will you tunnel under a prison camp fence? Every decision can be the difference between life and death. Which path will YOU CHOOSE to make it out alive? With stories based on historical accounts and war-time scenarios, nonfiction back matter, and multiple outcomes, this thrilling interactive adventure will entertain and inform young readers with every twist and turn!
Can You Survive a World War II Escape? (You Choose)
by Matt DoedenCAPTURED! World War II rages across the globe, and you have fallen into enemy hands. You quickly discover that life as a prisoner of war can be brutal, and you’ll do anything to escape. Will you try making a disguise to slip past the guards? Or will you dig your way to freedom? Every decision can be the difference between life and death. Which path will YOU CHOOSE to make it out alive? With stories based on historical accounts and war-time scenarios, nonfiction back matter, and multiple outcomes, this thrilling interactive adventure will entertain and inform young readers with every twist and turn!
Can You Survive an Asteroid Strike?: An Interactive Doomsday Adventure (You Choose)
by Matt DoedenA huge rock hurdles through space on a collision course with Earth. It's enormous, as big as the one that wiped out the dinosaurs. You've got a little more than a day to get to safety. Where will you go? Who will you help—and who will help you? Can you survive the greatest disaster that the human race has ever known?
Can You Survive an Earthquake?: An Interactive Survival Adventure (You Choose: Survival Ser.)
by Rachael HanelDescribes the fight for survival during a major earthquake.