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A rousing picture book biography of the only woman whose name is
printed on the Declaration of Independence. Born in 1738, Mary
Katharine Goddard came of age in colonial Connecticut as the
burgeoning nation prepared for the American Revolution. As a
businesswoman and a newspaper publisher, Goddard paved the way for
influential Revolutionary media. Her remarkable accomplishments as
a woman defied societal norms and set the stage for a free and open
press. When the Continental Congress decreed that the Declaration
of Independence be widely distributed, one person rose to the
occasion and printed the document-boldly inserting her name at the
bottom with a printing credit: Mary Katharine Goddard. Here is an
important biography of a groundbreaking woman who had the courage
to write herself into the history she helped create.
Meet Katherine Johnson, the mathematical genius who helped make the
historic Apollo 11 moon landings possible and made sure that Apollo
13 returned home safely when the mission was in critical danger.
Counting on Katherine is a beautiful biography, sure to inspire
young readers. Winner of the information book category of the UKLA
Book Awards 2020. As a child, Katherine loved to count. She counted
the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed
in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by
calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could
about maths, about the universe . . . Helaine Becker interviewed
Katherine and her family for this authorized biography. From
Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic
accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, this is the
true story of a groundbreaking African-American woman who went
above and beyond what was expected of her in the 1960s, saving
lives and making enormous contributions to history. Featuring Dow
Phumiruk's gorgeous full-colour illustrations throughout.
A joyous ode to friendship that shows that everything is better
when we work together! Working together can make everything we
do-like playing music, gardening, and helping our neighbors-a whole
lot more fun. Whether it's cleaning up the mess in the kitchen or
in a public park, joining together on a shared project allows each
of our talents to shine through. And some things are simply better
when we do them together-like celebrating a job well done! Young
readers are sure to be inspired by this cheerful story of
friendship and teamwork that shows how we can all make a positive
impact on the world, starting in our own homes and communities.
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Hello, Tree (Hardcover)
Ana Crespo; Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk
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R463
Discovery Miles 4 630
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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It was a swallow who called it first. "Fire's coming!" And the
animals ran away. Even the insects tried to flee. The girl and her
family left, too. All I could do...was wait. When a wild fire comes
roaring into the forest, all the animals and humans flee. But all
the tree can do is wait. Wait until many days and nights pass. Wait
until the fire loses the battle. And wait until the forest is still
before the forest can be reborn and the animals and the girl can
come back. Inspired by the 2013 Black Forest Fire in Colorado and
told from the point of view of a tree watching its home destroyed,
Hello, Tree is about the kinship between humans and nature, and
preservation of the environment.
One tiny church mouse must find a way to bring Christmas spirit to
his little town. When the Parson gets sick and Christmas services
are canceled, it's up to Mouse and his super-sized faith to bring
the townspeople together on Christmas Eve in Mouse's Christmas
Gift! This darling holiday picture book features: Read-aloud text
perfect for children ages 4-8 A beautiful glittery cover with
heartwarming illustrations inside The true meaning of
Christmas-love and hope Is the perfect holiday read-aloud for
families on Christmas Eve Mouse's Christmas Gift is great for
families to read during the holiday season and on Christmas Eve.
Children will learn that the smallest gestures can make a big
difference.
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