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1) Families
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"Big or small, similar or different-looking, there are all kinds of families. Some have one parent, some have two, and many include extended family. This inclusive look at many varieties of families will help young readers see beyond their own immediate experiences" --Amazon.com.
2) Families
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Presents a simple explanation of families, how they function, how they are different, and how they are alike.
3) Families
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"In simple text and photos, presents families and what family members do"--Provided by publisher.
4) Families
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Children from diverse families share thoughts about their families and photographs.
5) Families
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Building from nuclear to extended families, and then on to people in the community, these richly photographed books help children see how they fit in the world.
6) Families
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Talittuq is excited to start his first day of grade two. He is looking forward to the new school year, but as he meets his friends again for the first time after summer vacation, he notices that a lot of his friends' families are very different from his own. Some have one mom and one dad, and some have only a mom. Some kids live with their grandparents. Some live with two dads or two moms. As Talittuq hears about all the fun his friends have had with...
8) Families
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This book introduces readers to families around the world, describing how families are alike and different, what they do together, and why they are important.
9) Families
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An introduction to why and how families have been portrayed in different art forms including paintings, sculpture, and photography.
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Secret agent Bubble07, who exactly resembles a stuffed toy, is on Earth to assess whether or not the unicorns should invade the planet--but despite some bizarre Earth customs like show-and-tell, and annoying Earth dogs, ultimately suggests that Earth would serve as an excellent vacation destination for unicorns.
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Whether it's due to divorce, job loss, natural disaster, or some other catastrophe, sometimes families find that they have nowhere to live. Meeting basic needs can be a struggle, especially for kids who still need to attend school. This book looks at the problem of homelessness: not only the challenges but also how families can meet and rise above them. What is a family? What used to seem like a simple question has grown ever more complex. The set...
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"As improvements have health care have made it possible for more people to live longer, healthier lives, grandparents have become increasingly important to the family structure. This book looks at the various ways that multiple generations can challenge but also enrich a familys life"--Amazon.com.
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There are well over five million interracial marriages in the United States. Meanwhile, adoptions and remarriages are create even more multiracial families all the time. These blends of ethnicities and cultures present special challenges for kids and parents--but they also offer great opportunities and joy. This book explores the past, present, and future of multiracial families. What is a family? What used to seem like a simple question has grown...
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"Immigrants have both built and enriched the United States. And yet, newcomers do not always feel welcome in their communities. This book explores the past and present of immigration most specifically, the challenges that young people experience when they grow up in a culture very different from the one their parents know"--Amazon.com.