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If Little Pea doesn't eat all of his sweets, there will be no vegetables for dessert! What's a young pea to do?

Children who have trouble swallowing their veggies will love the way this pea-friendly audiobook serves up a playful story they can relate to.

Mom and Skylar Learn about lead poisoning by playing a guessing game, which is sometimes funny, and sometimes scary! This is a book for caregivers and children of all ages that is packed with information which will certainly lead to a discussion of lead hazards that might be hiding in your home or school.

Amelia Bedelia is feeling under the weather. While it rains cats and dogs outside, Amelia Bedelia is stuck in bed with a fever. She passes the time by learning all about weather around the world. And with a lot of rest and a big bowl of Mrs. Adams' chicken soup, Amelia Bedelia will be back on her feet soon.

A beating heart gives life to a body—in Paul's case, a stranger's gave life to his. His long-awaited miracle and second chance at life, thought to bring peace to over three decades of turmoil, was an adversity in disguise. One he will now struggle to overcome. Caught between the excitement of new life and the chaos of grief, Paul finds himself at odds with the stranger residing in his chest. Though his inspiration to write music has been fully restored, the will to carry on is shattered by a flood of thoughts and feelings that were foreign to him until his transplant.

My Friend Toothy is an interactive children's storybook on how to practice good dental hygiene. Toothy wants to share how brushing teeth can be fun and all about a visit to the dentist. It's never too early to start healthy habits.

Plenty of experts argue that anyone who wants to develop a skill, play an instrument, or lead their field should start early, focus intensely, and rack up as many hours of deliberate practice as possible. If you dabble or delay, you’ll never catch up to the people who got a head start. But a closer look at research on the world’s top performers, from professional athletes to Nobel laureates, shows that early specialization is the exception, not the rule.

Who knew there were so many different kinds of vegetables? Nonfiction pro Gail Gibbons responds to the need for books on good nutrition with this accessible exploration of vegetables. From glossy red peppers to lush, leafy greens to plump orange pumpkins, vegetables are explored in depth to clearly explain the many vegetable varieties, how they are grown, and why they are so good for us to eat.

Dan had been biting his nails for as long as he could remember. It began at night time with his mother saying goodnight to him and turning off the light; he felt alone in his big, dark room. As he grew older and he felt a little nervous or agitated, like at the beginning of the school year, his nails would always make their way into his mouth. In the beginning, Dan's thumbnail was his favorite to chew. However, once he was finished chewing that nail and there was nothing left of it, he would move onto the rest of his fingernails.

Periods are not funny. Or gross. Periods are just the next step in growing up. This book will cover all of the facts you need to know about starting your menstrual cycle, otherwise known as your period. Gain confidence as you learn all the stuff you need to know! ♥ What does it feel like? ♥ What happens if I have a leak? ♥ How do I know what's normal? This body positive guide will explore the tips you need to successfully navigate your menstrual cycle. You will find questions and answers along with funny and not-so-funny stories. This book focuses on your period only - we won't get ...

Looking for the perfect gift for a young soccer star? Whether it’s for a birthday, Christmas, or just because, Soccer Success Playbook is the ideal present for any child aged 8-12 who dreams of improving their skills and becoming a soccer champion! This playbook is packed with 70 essential skills, drills, and winning strategies designed specifically for kids. It’s a comprehensive guide that covers everything from mastering ball control and perfecting passing techniques to advanced tactics and team dynamics.

James Abram Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, was assassinated when he was shot by Charles Guiteau in July 1881, less than four months after he was elected president. But Garfield didn't actually die until 80 days later. In this thriller, award-winning author Gail Jarrow delves into the fascinating story of the relationship between Garfield and Guiteau, and relates the gruesome details of Garfield's slow and agonizing death.

Pablo is homesick. He's only 12 years old, but he's lived in more countries than he can count. After his parents divorced, he and his mother have moved from place to place for years, never settling anywhere long enough to call it home. And along the way, Pablo has collected more and more fears: of dirt, of germs, and most of all, of the ocean. Now they're living in the Philippines, and his mother, a zoologist who works at a local wildlife refuge, is too busy saving animals to notice that Pablo might need saving, too.

If you are reading this, then you already know that yoga can help your body, mind, and spirit. Chances are you are a passionate yogi. But getting your kids to enjoy yoga is a different story. Help your kids enjoy yoga with a series of yoga stories for kids! Spend quality time with your little ones who will enjoy practicing yoga, being part of a non-competitive group, and learning how to manage stress.

¿Preocupado por tu alimentación? ¿No tienes claro qué tipo de alimentos debes incluir en tus menús? ¿Te da pereza leer un libro sobre nutrición debido a que suelen ser espesos y están llenos de palabras científicas extrañas? Pues para que disfrutes con la lectura y adquieras unos conceptos que todos deberíamos saber, te presento este trabajo. ¿Qué vas a encontrar? Conocimientos básicos pero suficientes, partiendo desde cero. Con una lectura sencilla y fácilmente comprensible. ¿A quién va dirigido? A jóvenes y a adultos con curiosidad por saber qué hay que comer y por qué...

¡La autora que ha emocionado a 2 millones de seguidores en TikTok! Querido diario: Hoy dejaré que mis heridas sangren, que sangren en tinta negra, yo y mi pluma suelta. ¿Cuántas lágrimas le caben a esta tristeza? ¿Y cuánta tristeza le cabe a este corazón? ¿Y cuánto corazón le queda a este cuerpo, para creer que vale la pena seguir existiendo?

Your brain has greater intelligence than the smartest smartphone. The motor control centers of your body contain secrets which help you move. This book is an adventurous journey for children delving into how muscles work with the brain to create movement. The purpose of this book is to educate children ages seven and up to foster the desire to know how exercise is good for them. Parents, educators, youth fitness professionals, and coaches can also glean wisdom from this book on how to apply these directions into specific conditioning programs that are safe and effective.

In this heartwarming follow-up to Laurel Snyder's award-winning beginning chapter book Charlie & Mouse, the two brothers prepare to celebrate one very special birthday: their mom's! Follow along as they choose the best pancakes, hunt for presents, decorate with snakes, and more. Things don't go exactly as planned...but with plenty of humor and heart, Charlie and Mouse prove that sometimes when things aren't perfect, what they turn out to be is even better.

When Dyamonde Daniel’s friend Damaris suddenly becomes a picky eater, it doesn’t take Dyamonde long to figure out the problem: Damaris is secretly dieting because some mean girls teased her about her weight. Dyamonde can’t let her friend go on this way. But how can she make Damaris see that she is perfect just the way she is? It turns out Damaris isn’t the only one in their class facing this problem. A girl named Amberline is also being picked on the same way. Soon Dyamonde and Damaris discover that Amberline has a secret...a serious one.

This is an anonymous true short story about the fear of being nude (gymnophobia) within male spaces where changing clothes and showering take place. The author of this true short story wants the teen male who reads this disclosure to know that you're not alone, and that all adult men have been in your shoes.

In 1963, Eleanor Roosevelt Dingman's mother was crowned the Bosetti Beauty of Spectacle, New York, Ellie's classmates decided she was invisible, and President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.