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Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography
The sixth book of the award-winning and bestselling Sugar Plum
Ballerinas series by Whoopi Goldberg-now featuring brand-new
illustrations!At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young
dancers learn to chasse, plie, and jete with their Sugar Plum
Sisters-but things don't always go to plan! As the girls encounter
challenges both on and off stage, they'll need the support of their
classmates to carry them through with aplomb.Epatha knows she's the
perfect pick for the lead in the new Sugar Plum ballet. But her
dream role isn't as fabulosa as she imagined. When she tries to
spice up the choreography with her free-spirited style it's up to
the rest of the Sugar Plum Ballerinas to keep Epatha's toes in
line. Will Epatha listen to her friends or can she convince the
other ballerinas that her way is the best?
This book is my personal story, my journey through life. I am
writing it despite what I read somewhere that it's not good to
write about oneself. But how can I write about things I haven't
experienced firsthand? The most difficult thing that has happened
to me in my life-divorce-also brought about the best things. I
discovered my own lifestyle-the happiness lifestyle. Maybe all that
is needed is a change of viewpoint and an understanding that if two
people are not headed in the same direction, it might be time to
part ways. Peacefully, lovingly, and with nothing but the best
wishes for the other person. I am writing this story for those who
are looking for happiness, searching for it themselves, or those
trying to deal with their relationships. I am also writing it for
myself. I am closing a chapter of my life, and I am assessing its
worth. I will write about my experiences, wins and losses, and
maybe through them you will realize what you want and don't want in
your life and those things that influence us in life. Sometimes it
can be some small thing, and sometimes something more serious, that
will be reflected in our subconscious. This negative information
about ourselves then influences us on our journey through life and
will trap us in certain models of behavior. My story is about
searching for my own path. Despite being divorced, I am fully
supportive of the family life, and that it is an arena of freedom.
What do you think gives us freedom? For me personally, it is being
able to speak the truth and have open communication. Thanks to
these two things I am able to grow, and the same goes for the
people that I am communicating with. We give each other an
opportunity for change. If we are not communicating openly and are
keeping our emotional wounds to ourselves, maybe we are destroying
a prospective relationship. Yes, I know, you need two to tango.
Where is the best place to start? With yourself. No one will teach
you how to live a happy life. We learn from our parents. Without
even knowing it, they are showing and teaching us models of
behavior, whether they are negative or positive. But as children,
we're not able to recognize what these are, and we accept
everything that we see and also what we feel. In January 2005, I
laid hands on Virginia Satir's book Conjoint Family Therapy. As
early as 1970, Virginia Satir was describing how we could live
freely within our families. Yes, we could, if we knew how to
communicate truthfully and openly, without fear, without anger, and
without hurt. My divorce mobilized all the inner power and skills I
had that I was unaware of until then. It was a valuable part of my
journey of finding myself This path began sometime during this
period. In the two years leading to my divorce, I felt as if I was
buried alive. Do you know that feeling? We can all decide whether
we want to live again and cherish every minute of life. I decided
that I did. This book is comprised of three parts: part 1 is my
very own story; part 2 talks about ways and methods that have
helped me; part 3 allows space for creation of a happy life. It is
an interactive e-book, so whichever way you choose, you will always
find something new. After clicking on the green words, you will
find more information on the topic. You can enter all your
additional inquiries into Google. "Don't believe a word I say." Let
the book inspire you. Examine and discover your lifestyle-the
happiness lifestyle.
Recreates in accurate detail one of the most popular events in American history, with photographs taken at Plimoth Plantation, the living museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
This beautifully-written rhyming picture book, illustrated with
brilliantly colored paintings, celebrates the unique talents,
gifts, and potential possessed by each child. Children of all
ethnicities, cultures, and physical abilities will find
encouragement to learn and excel within these pages. Written by a
mom and educator, Every Child Is Gifted contains affirmation and
inspiration for fellow educators and parents who seek to identify
and cultivate children's interests, gifts, and abilities, which
promise to eventually blossom into their purpose and enable them to
help others. Most importantly, Every Child Is Gifted is an
invitation to see beyond children's exteriors and backgrounds to
discover the treasure within. After all, one can never judge a book
by its cover...
Before you plan your family's next excursion, get some help from a
travel professional... and your kids! Kid's Guide to San Diego lets
the kids help plan the trip and guides you as you explore this
California destination. Inside you'll find kid-tested tips on where
to go, where to eat, what to see, and where to get the best
souvenirs. Along the way, your kids will be engaged by reading and
sharing fun facts and cool travel tips. Awesome games and quizzes
will keep the family entertained. Fun for both visiting and local
kids.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the
inspiring true story of Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist.
When young Greta learned of the climate crisis, she stopped
talking. She couldn't understand why people in power were not doing
anything to save our Earth. One day she started protesting outside
the Swedish Parliament, creating the 'School Strike for Climate'.
Soon, lots more young people joined her in a global movement that
shook adults and politicians alike. She had found her voice and
uses it to inspire humans to action with her powerful message: "No
one is too small to make a difference." This inspiring book
features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the
back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and
a detailed profile of the climate activist's life. Little People,
BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games
that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and
artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved
incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all
ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple
sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The
hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers.
Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by
theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun
learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these
role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of
outstanding people who will change the world with Little People,
BIG DREAMS!
When a powerful desert spirit kidnaps her sister, Cece Rios must
learn forbidden magic to get her back, in this own voices middle
grade fantasy perfect for fans of The Storm Runner and Aru Shah and
the End of Time. Living in the remote town of Tierra del Sol is
dangerous, especially in the criatura months, when powerful spirits
roam the desert and threaten humankind. But Cecelia Rios has always
believed there was more to the criaturas, much to her family's
disapproval. After all, only brujas-humans who capture and control
criaturas-consort with the spirits, and brujeria is a terrible
crime. When her older sister, Juana, is kidnapped by El Sombreron,
a powerful dark criatura, Cece is determined to bring Juana back.
To get into Devil's Alley, though, she'll have to become a bruja
herself-while hiding her quest from her parents, her town, and the
other brujas. Thankfully, the legendary criatura Coyote has a soft
spot for humans and agrees to help her on her journey. With him at
her side, Cece sets out to reunite her family-and maybe even change
what it means to be a bruja along the way.
Hiram Bingham was the ideal explorer-adventurer handsome, rich,
intelligent, brave, and tough. His life seems like something out of
film hero Indiana Jones s exploits in Raiders of the Lost Ark. The
descendant of strong-willed missionaries, Bingham was born in
Hawaii in 1875, At Yale he specialized in South American studies
and became a college teacher. Gradually, the romance of the past
took hold of his practical soul. Obsessed by the Incas and his
dream of uncovering lost cities, Bingham initiated and expedition
to Peru that would lead him to uncharted territories. Using
quotations from Bingham s accounts, Cohen describes how in 1911
Bingham made the greatest archaeological find of the century, the
rediscovery of Machu Picchu, the abandoned Inca city in the remote
Peruvian mountains. On later expeditions he discovered other lost
cities, as he continued his research on the mysteries of Machu
Picchu and the last of the Incans, despite the physical hardships
and dangers of exploration. When World War I broke out, Bingham
learned to fly no small accomplishment in those pioneering days of
aviation. He eventually joined the American forces in France as
head of the largest Allied flight training base in Europe. After
the war, the ambitious and restless Bingham entered a new career,
politics, and was elected senator from Connecticut in a landslide
victory. But he was too proud an individualist to do well in
government. Bingham spent the rest of his life writing and
lecturing. Bingham led the kind of action-packed life that most
people only dream of. Daniel Cohen has written a story sure to
capture the imagination of everyone who likes history enlivened by
cliff-hanging adventures."
Part of a series of mini books, this depicts the beauty of Venice.
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