This lyrical and extremely timely picture book illuminates the many different migrants who have made their homes in North America through the centuries. Long ago a strong wind blew. It blew people, like seeds, to a new land. The wind blew in a girl and her clan, where herds of mammoths still wandered the frozen tundra. It later blew a boy and his family across frigid waters, and they spread across the new land. Over time, the wind continued to disperse newcomers from all directions. It blew in men who hoped to find gold, and slave ships, and immigrant families. And so it continued, for generations and generations. Here is a moving and tender picture book that beautifully examines centuries of North American history and its people.
A small volcano gets ready for a BIG EXPLOSION. From the hungry lava crickets to the irrepressible ferns, everyone has something to say about it! Playful poems from five alternating viewpoints tell the story of an exciting day--from sunrise to moonrise--on a young, about-to-shout volcano."--Dust jacket flap.
Introduce children to physics through play, poetry, and a puppy in this joyous celebration of how physics matters in our everyday lives. This remarkable picture book explores scientific concepts (gravity, magnetism, electricity, friction, etc.) through the story of the relationship between a child and a puppy. Acclaimed author Lisa Westberg Peters’s poems convey concepts in a way that children will remember—often with humor. Who could forget the various phases when they’re presented in the form of a dog—solid when eating dinner, liquid when pouring herself into her basket, and gas when leaping erratically after a fly? Serge Bloch’s whimsical illustrations extend the humor—and the love—in this tale of a child, a dog, and the energy that abounds in their world. Extensive notes at the end of the book define and explain the physics subjects included in the poems.
Maybe that plain old rock has gleaming jewels inside. Maybe Africa and South America used to be best friends. Maybe a clam that died 300 million years ago is in your backyard. What secrets is Earth hiding? These twenty-two poems leave no stone unturned in exploring the world’s natural wonders. Crack this book open and watch geology sparkle.
Born the youngest of 14 children, into a poor French Canadian family, Celine Dion began to sing at the age of five, soon she was a child star spending most of her teenage years on stage. Lisa Peters, her long-time friend and confidante, reveals what really drives the star in this personal account of her life and rise to fame.
Music librarianship offers meaningful and fulfilling work to people from varied backgrounds. As libraries adapt to everchanging economic, demographic, cultural, and technological landscapes, it is essential for music library workers to possess a keen understanding of what is needed to remain relevant and to thrive. Whether contemplating a new career in music libraries, expanding liaison responsibilities in music, seeking paths for professional development, or feeling eager to reinvigorate a music library career, readers can turn to this book to gain practical and approachable guidance to succeed. In this substantially expanded edition of Careers in Music Librarianship III, experienced expert professionals have updated their pragmatic advice and insight from the previous edition to reflect the realities and challenges of today’s landscape. Since music library work takes place in both traditional and non-traditional settings, this edition incorporates advice on a wide range of topics not covered in earlier editions, including paraprofessional employment, liaison work, archives settings, and transitions from performance-based careers. Geared toward workers in music libraries, rather than simply to those who are, or aspire to be, librarians, this volume is intended to support people on an array of potential career paths. All who work in music libraries will find both inspiration and straightforward guidance in this indispensable book.
Among color field painters, Dan Christensen (1942-2007) is best known for his pioneering use of the spray gun and the window-washing squeegee, from which he produced innovative and dynamic works with lustrous surface qualities"--Page 3.
Prince Sebastian Cavanaugh knew a frightened witness when he saw one, and Jessica Peters was it. Not that he blamed her. The moment she came forward to offer the information he was seeking, bullets started flying and someone tried to put a price on his head. Now, protecting Jessica and her four-year-old daughter came fi rst and he wasn't leaving Wyoming until they were safe. But Jessica claimed there was much more to the danger and that her past had fi nally caught up with her. With too many people hell-bent on silencing the beautiful single mom, Sebastian marveled at her strength and determination to survive. Qualities that would make her an exceptional princess…
The Warrior Workbook: A Guide for Conquering Your Worry Monster will teach children how to overcome anxiety and fear, and to defeat the Worry Monster. It will show them how to create their very own "toolbox," filled with different strategies for fighting off and controlling the Worry Monster. The Workbook helps children realize that they have control over their experiences. This book helps children build confidence, and teaches them how to achieve their goals while boosting motivation. The exercises and conversations in this book will help you build a healthy dialogue with your child, one that examines life's challenges in ways that support increased self-awareness, a deeper understanding of the world, and relationships with others. All of these things are essential components of emotional intelligence, and promote success now and in the future. The book discusses: Different types of anxiety Common thinking errors The brain and body's reactions to worry Thinking and mindfulness strategies Ways to overcome avoidance and fear Behavioral strategies How to build a success ladder
With rhyming text and fun refrains, this board book for toddlers from the age of two recounts how Little Duck thinks that spring has come. But she's too early - the pond is still frozen and she shivers with cold. She dreams of spring until, at last, it arrives...
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