Author: Oliver Jeffers
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698408470
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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#1 New York Times bestseller A TIME Magazine Best Book of the Year A NPR Best Book of 2017 A Boston Globe Best Book of 2017 "Moments of human intimacy jostle with scenes that inspire cosmic awe, and the broad diversity of Jeffers's candy-colored humans...underscores the twin messages that 'You're never alone on Earth' and that we're all in this together."--Publisher's Weekly (starred review) "A true work of art."--BuzzFeed Oliver Jeffers, arguably the most influential creator of picture books today, offers a rare personal look inside his own hopes and wishes for his child--and in doing so gifts children and parents everywhere with a gently sweet and humorous missive about our world and those who call it home. Insightfully sweet, with a gentle humor and poignancy, here is Oliver Jeffers' user's guide to life on Earth. He created it specially for his son, yet with a universality that embraces all children and their parents. Be it a complex view of our planet's terrain (bumpy, sharp, wet), a deep look at our place in space (it’s big), or a guide to all of humanity (don’t be fooled, we are all people), Oliver's signature wit and humor combine with a value system of kindness and tolerance to create a must-have book for parents. Praise for Here We Are: -"A sweet and tender distillation of what every Earthling needs to know and might well spend a lifetime striving to achieve. A must-purchase for new parent shelves"--School Library Journal -"From the skies to the animal kingdom to the people of the world and lots of other beautifully rendered examples of life on Earth, Here We Are carries a simple message: Be kind." --NPR -"[An] enchanting gem of a children's book"--NBC's Today Show -"A must-have book for parents."--Gambit -"A celebration of people all shapes and sizes, and of the beauty and mystery of our Earth."--Booklist -"...a beautifully illustrated guide to living on Earth and being a good person."--Brightly -[Here We Are] is a tour through the land, the sea, the sky, our bodies; dioramas of our wild diversity....[Jeffers] is the master of capturing the joy in our differences."--New York Times Book Review
Author: Bernie Sanders
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
ISBN: 1250163269
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 285
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The inspiring national bestseller from the U. S. Senator and leading Democratic candidate for president—about the fierce fight for democracy and social justice, and what we need to do next. In Where We Go from Here, New York Times bestselling author Bernie Sanders reveals the blueprint for his 2020 presidential run by chronicling the day-by-day struggles that he and his progressive colleagues have waged over the last two years in the fight against Donald Trump's reactionary agenda and for a government that works for all, not just wealthy campaign contributors. At home, Sanders has helped lead the fight for Medicare for all, fought for workers desperate for higher wages, and supported immigrants in the DACA program and children affected by gun violence. He has stood with the people of Puerto Rico devastated by Hurricane Maria, as well as veterans, teachers, the incarcerated, the persecuted, and all those who are too often ignored by Washington. Abroad, his voice has been clear that we need a foreign policy that strives for peace—not war—and international cooperation to address the crisis of climate change. The good news is we're making progress. People all across America are standing up to the most dishonest and reactionary president in our history. They're taking on establishment politicians who've turned a blind eye to the concerns of everyday citizens. They're fighting back against the oligarchs of Wall Street, who would happily see our children do worse than their parents so long as the Dow does better. And the general public continually demonstrates that we are more united than the media would allow us to believe, and what we agree on are largely progressive ideals. Maintaining a vibrant democracy has never been easy, and in these dangerous and unprecedented times, it has been more difficult than ever. Bernie Sanders shows, however, that we can repair the damage Trump has done—and create a nation based on the principles of economic, social, racial, and environmental justice.
Author: Kelvin MacGregor
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780099413257
Category : Soccer stories
Languages : en
Pages : 265
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Meet Joey; a talented sixteen-year-old footballer who is hoping to be taken on by the local professional football team. He lives next door to Sal, a football-mad tomboy whom he's known most of his life. She's a couple of years younger than him and really is his best friend (only out of school though, he's too cool to be seen with a Year 9 girl). They share a great banter and love of football. As the story progresses it's also very clear that Sal is madly in love with Joey but he's completely oblivious to it, mainly because . . . he's madly in love with Melanie! And Sal spends a good deal of time listening to Joey's endless eulogies of the school babe, and trying to help him to attain her. This of course never happens, a) cos Melanie's obviously not right for Joey and b) cos she's in love with . . . Mr Lovett, Joey's football coach (and role model). It all works out satisfactorily in the end though cos Joey realises that he's actually in love with . . . Sal! There is a romantic touch to the book as well as a gradual, natural plot about FOOTBALL! Loads of it. Professional matches, school matches, training sessions, showers with the lads. Boys will think they've died and gone to heaven, girls will find themselves with an hilarious key to understanding what makes boys tick.
Author: John W. Schaum
Publisher: Warner Bros. Publications
ISBN: 9780769235813
Category : Piano
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Most often a pupil's difficulty is not because of technic deficiency but is due to weak note recognition. Consistent use of these drills will help your student to become a good note reader.
Author: Steve Foxe
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 052564721X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
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Join Mario and his friends as they battle the baddies and journey to different Super Mario Bros. worlds in this rainbow pencil doodle book. Super Mario fans ages 3 to 7 will let their imaginations soar with their own creative doodles with Mario, Peach, Bowser, and more in this activity book featuring 128 awesome pages to color and a chunky rainbow pencil that writes in four different colors: red, blue, green, and yellow! Yippee! Mario first appeared in 1981 with the arcade classic Donkey Kong, and has since gone on to star in many adventures, which has allowed him to evolve into the beloved icon he is today. He is a video-game sensation, appearing across all genres--from action platformers to sports, kart racing, and beyond.
Author: D. J. Steinberg
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 044848921X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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Follows a child through all the big first grade moments.
Author: Sylvia M. Vardell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781937057657
Category : Language arts (Elementary)
Languages : en
Pages : 133
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HERE WE GO, a Poetry Friday Power Book for children, tweens, and teens, features 12 PowerPack sets that contain five elements each: 1) a PowerPlay prewriting activity 2) an Anchor Poem 3) a new original Response Poem 4) a new original Mentor Poem and 5) a Power2You writing prompt PowerPacks = a fun and inspiring approach for a wide variety of readers and writers. The way the 12 Anchor Poems are joined together here with twenty-four new poems by Janet Wong, they form a story featuring a group of diverse kids who are concerned about social justice and work together to raise money to fight hunger with a walkathon and school garden. Sylvia Vardell's inventive PowerPlay activities make it easy for writers to get inspired, while her Power2You writing prompts extend learning. Vardell also created extensive back matter resources for readers and writers.
Author: David Cloninger
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439663645
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 115
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Most people thought it would take a miracle to bring the Gamecocks' women's basketball team to the nation's top teams, but Dawn Staley has always beaten the odds. She stood at the podium on May 10, 2008, and promised to bring national prominence to South Carolina, and with a lot of hard work, Staley's vision for the Gamecocks' women's basketball team came true over the next nine years, culminating in the 2017 national championship. Her willingness to keep striving and to deliver on her promise was met with early resistance, but it paid off with several winning seasons, terrific recruits, and finally, the only prize Staley had not obtained in a lifetime of championship basketball. David Cloninger takes you on the team's journey to the national title.
Author: Ralph Marsicano
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1684564530
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 106
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Life and death. Happiness and sadness. Tragedy and joy. These never change. A look back in time when life was slower and less complicated. There was a respect for law and order and for each other. Amid all the negativity surrounding the police nowadays, I am just trying to shed some light on the true stories and incidents that took place during my career. It wasn't just about coffee and doughnuts. Take a minute to think back in time. Could one of these stories be about you? Some will make you laugh, some will make you cry, and some will make you just shake your head. Hope you enjoy.
Author: Lucas Rocha
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338633759
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 175
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An absorbing debut novel about three gay friends in Brazil whose lives become intertwined in the face of HIV, perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Bill Konigsberg. Ian has just been diagnosed with HIV. Victor, to his great relief, has tested negative. Henrique has been living with HIV for the past three years. When Victor finds himself getting tested for HIV for the first time, he can't help but question his entire relationship with Henrique, the guy he has -- had -- been dating. See, Henrique didn't disclose his positive HIV status to Victor until after they had sex, and even though Henrique insisted on using every possible precaution, Victor is livid. That's when Victor meets Ian, a guy who's also getting tested for HIV. But Ian's test comes back positive, and his world is about to change forever. Though Victor is loath to think about Henrique, he offers to put the two of them in touch, hoping that perhaps Henrique can help Ian navigate his new life. In the process, the lives of Ian, Victor, and Henrique will become intertwined in a story of friendship, love, and self-acceptance. Set in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this utterly engrossing debut by Brazilian author Lucas Rocha calls back to Alex Sanchez's Rainbow Boys series, bringing attention to how far we've come with HIV, while shining a harsh light on just how far we have yet to go.
