Reading Nonfiction

In this updated edition, Springs in the Valley will continue to offer refreshment and joy to the thirsty traveler through God’s Word and L. B. Cowman’s lilting prose and poetry. Cowman shares cool draughts of wisdom and insight into God’s character, drawn from the Scriptures and purified through a lifetime of experience. In print for more than 60 years, this beloved daily devotional challenges listeners on the themes of hope and renewal.

Kids today are presented with new challenges all the time. They face an uncertain future and are under constant pressure to thrive in an overwhelming and fast-paced world. You vs the World: The Bear Grylls Guide to Never Giving Up retells Bear Grylls' most extreme adventures in a kid-friendly way. He shares the life lessons he's learned along the way, and how the skills needed to survive in the wild can be used in everyday life. From finding confidence to bouncing back from failure, Bear gives children the tools they need to survive and thrive in their own lives.

Patrick Morley, a leader in the Christian men’s movement, offers motivation and inspiration to help men put Christ first in their lives. The 75 short readings depict practical daily life challenges of men in their jobs, their finances, and their relationships.

If the book tells a true story, you're listening to nonfiction. How else do you know? Quick, fun examples help you get the facts on nonfiction.

The Christian walk is sometimes filled with potholes, rocky paths, and steep hills. Yet the Lord is there making the way straight. June Foster shares her journey—the joys and the trials—through fifty devotionals she'd written over the last ten years. Some are geared toward those of us who've reached the twilight years, yet all embrace the joy and peace only a life with Jesus can offer. Come alongside June as she explores God's word and rejoices in the Lord. Leave your cares and join the dance in a field of daisies.

Are your curious kids always quizzing you about the solar system and our neighboring planets? This fun and exciting adventure will give your child an easy-to-understand introduction to our planetary neighbors and our solar system and help you avoid the dreaded barrage of "why?" We call them 21st-century fairy tales/science-based fairy tales.

Does your child love vampires? Then bring them face to fang with these evil beings. From how to kill a vampire, to famous profiles including Vlad the Impaler, they'll find out everything they every wanted to know about the world's most evil bloodsuckers. Packed with tons of creepy vampire facts, no vampire-lover should be without one.

Shyness is often misunderstood. It's not a personality flaw; it's a complex trait with many positive aspects. However, shyness means many kids struggle to speak up in class, get involved in activities, make friends, put themselves forward, and compete. As a result, they can miss out on exciting opportunities, and are often overlooked, ignored, and sidelined... but it doesn't have to be this way. Combining personal experience with extensive research and feedback from parents and children, Shy and Mighty will help kids go from invisible to invincible!

If your child likes planes, helicopters, drones, aviation, and dreams of becoming a pilot, then this is the perfect song to teach them! It's also a great opportunity to sing along with your child. Your child can now learn not only their ABC's from Alpha to Zulu but also the aviation alphabet in a fun and engaging way. Embark on this exciting quest to speak just like aviators from around the world.

It takes just a short browse through the dictionary to spot how it is filled with negative words. But Susie has searched far and wide to unearth happy and uplifting words and phrases that, in some cases, have been long-forgotten and, in other cases, have only just been discovered. This is the perfect book to lift you out of your mubble fubbles (a slightly sad mood), make you grin like a gigglemug (someone who never stops smiling), and have you chortling (laughing) away in no time. This joyous collection of 100 positive words will show listeners young and old just how wonderful language can be.

Three books in one bundle! Learn all about - Ada Lovelace and the world's first computer program - Helen Keller and how she overcame her disabilities - Harriet Tubman's inspirational life and work - in this children's biography.

This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade three, introduces listeners to a variety of animals that are native to the savannah in Africa. As listeners learn about these animals, they are also introduced to the multiple seasons that occur, while also spotlighting the Maasai people who have lived in East Africa for centuries. This audio study focuses on identifying a sequence of events, how to compare and contrast, and key vocabulary words throughout the nonfiction narrative.

You are a parent, and that is the most demanding job in the world by far! The world is constantly changing, and you have to be vigilant just to stay one step ahead. Raising a strong, confident, and courageous child is no easy job with the influence of social media and other people on your child. But it's much easier than you think once you know the right tips and secrets. You've probably heard the parable in Matthew 7:24-27 about the wise man building his house on the rock. No rain, floods, or winds could make the house fall because it was built on rock.

Start creating with a hands-on introduction to building projects! Step-by-step instructions will take you through the engineering and building process. You'll be making amazing structures in no time!

This is a manual for living from the heart. Moore uses the great teachers and writers of the past and present as teachers for today who can point us toward a richer, more spiritful, and soul-filled life. He uses many of the sources that influenced and inspired his books.

Slime. Ice cream. Crayons. Kids come across these things and more in everyday life. Bring familiar and favorite nouns to young learners, and watch their vocabularies grow!

A conversation-changing look at the social, familial, neurological, and psychological benefits of reading aloud, especially for parents and children. A miraculous alchemy occurs when one person reads to another, transforming the simple stuff of a book, a voice, and a bit of time into complex and powerful fuel for the heart, brain, and imagination. Grounded in the latest neuroscience and behavioural research, and drawing widely from literature, The Enchanted Hour explains the dazzling cognitive and social-emotional benefits that await children who are read to.

Want to teach your kids all about Halloween? Help get them ready for some of the monsters they will run into this holiday season. In this fun book, your kids will learn about the most popular ghosts, ghouls, and monsters that they'll run into while trick 'r' treating!

Parents, are you looking for fun and educational children's songs? With Kids vs. Life, you get 15 songs in one compilation! That's 15 playtime songs - including the must-have classics and songs that teach phonics - to keep your child entertained and learning! This collection is perfect for ages 2 to 12.

This audiobook is a stunning guide to the world's most famous royals, from the Queen's Norman predecessors to her great-grandchildren. It features events such as the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, and profiles on key people such as Princess Diana and Prince Harry. This new edition is revised to include the most recent events and milestones, such as the retirement of the Duke of Edinburgh, the birth of Charlotte, Louis, Archie, and other new family members, Harry and Meghan's wedding, and their decision to step back as senior members of the royal family.