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Stop and smell the roses! Arizona's cousin teaches her that she can experience the world in a whole new way if she just takes a moment to appreciate her surroundings. Arizona has to learn to relax and go with the flow when her vacation doesn't go the way she plans, and she even finds the fun in trying new food. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.
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"Introduces children to the important topic of the environment. Crafted around a conversation between a grade-school-aged child and an adult, this inquiry-focused book using age-appropriate language and tone will help children shape their understanding of the natural world and how they participate in protecting it . . . starts the discussion with the types of pollution and trash that children might notice on a nature walk or a trip to the beach, how...
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Examines prejudice from a child's perspective by exploring what prejudice means on the playground. Couples a child's questions about the topics with simple, straightforward answers, from how people show prejudice to how a child might be able to help. Includes resources for further information and color photographs.
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Examines online safety from a child's perspective. Couples a child's questions about the topics with simple, straightforward answers, from how people use the internet to the ways people are dishonest, mean, or predatory online. Includes resources for further information and color photographs.
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The year was 1095 AD. For more than 400 years, Muslims ruled Palestine in the Middle East. Over in Europe, Christians felt they should rule Palestine and wanted the Muslims driven from the holy city of Jerusalem. A restless Europe reached the eve of one of man's greatest adventures, and with that, the First Crusade was launched. Beautifully illustrated, this graphic novel captures the imagination of readers of all ages and inspires a love of history...
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In the eighth century, ships with bright sails and dragonhead prows suddenly swept across the seas of northern Europe. They carried daring men with heavy swords who sought adventure, booty and new lands in which to live. Europe became their battlefield, and the distant islands of the North Atlantic became their colonies. They were Vikings! Beautifully illustrated, this graphic novel captures the imagination of readers of all ages and inspires a love...
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"Explores the realities of people living with inadequate resources. Using age-appropriate language, this book addresses mental illness, homelessness and refugee status as they are connected to this issue . . . Quotes from individuals and organizations such as UNICEF are included throughout to add further perspective on the issue"--Provided by publisher.
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On the Playground: Our First Talk About Prejudice focuses on introducing children to the complex topic of prejudice.
Crafted around a narrative between a grade-school-aged child and an adult, this inquiry-focused book will help children shape their understanding of diversity so they are better prepared to understand, and question, prejudice witnessed around them in their day-to-day lives and in the media. Dr. Jillian Roberts discusses types of discrimination...
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Introduces children to the realities of natural disasters, terrorism and other forms of tragedy.
In age-appropriate language and tone, Dr. Roberts explains what tragedy is, the feelings it may create and how to manage those feelings. She also emphasizes the good that can come out of tragedy, looking at how people help one another in caring, compassionate and heroic ways. The book's question-and-answer format will help parents have a meaningful conversation...