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A Kid’s Guide to Backyard Birds is filled with fascinating facts about common birds, including where they live, what they eat, and how they sound when they sing. Packed with over 80 full-color, gorgeous illustrations, this portable field guide will have burgeoning bird lovers excited about exploring the amazing world just outside their door.
A hug of a collection, these magical stories, set in a real location, are written and narrated in soothing tones by Sara Starling, with stunning soundscapes by Leon Ford. As you wander the park or thunder up the stairs to brew potions, The timeless Toad, marvellous Mole and skittering Mouse are your companions through tales of worry, loss, friendship and fear, gently empowering you to navigate this wild and wonderful world. The wisdom of the Bubbling Toad will stay with you long after you’ve listened. Perfect for listening to at tea-time, bedtime, or whenever your spirits need a lift! Prologue Sets the scene for our magical adventures. The Bubbling Toad of Vogrie – How the Magic Began Sometimes it takes a spark of magic to awaken a Bubbling Toad. The Mole, the Bubbling Toad and the Worry Tree A visitor to Vogrie Country Park has lost her way. A wondrous tale for the worriers of the world. The Boy, the Bubbling Toad and the Thoughts The Boy on the branch thinks he isn’t good enough, but the Toad knows different. A reassuring story for over-thinkers. The Ancient Oak, the Bubbling Toad and the Storm A storm sweeps through Vogrie in this perilous tale of love, loss and friendship. The Ancient Oak, the Bubbling Toad and the Throne In the wake of the storm and its losses, new life springs forth, offering a trail of hope. The Girl, the Bubbling Toad and the Fox A foxy tale to help with fiendish fears. The Skittering Mouse, the Bubbling Toad and the Squirrel Join the Skittering Mouse on his epic hunt for happiness. An uplifting story for the lost, the lonely and those who are searching. The Scales, the Bubbling Toad and the Halloween Quiz. As Autumn slips into Winter, this wise and heartwarming tale will leave you feeling lighter and cosier. Christmas, the Bubbling Toad and the Gift A fabulously festive feel-good Christmas story, filled with love, kindness and a tiny Toad-sized sleighMostra libro
Nancy, George, and Bess can’t believe the out-of-this-world contest McCormick’s grocery store is having—the kid who guess the number of jelly beans in the jar wins a trip to a space camp! Nancy is super-excited because she has been studying the stars and planets with her brand-new telescope, and space camp would be just the thing to test her new skills. But then the jelly-bean jar goes missing, and it looks like no one will get the chance to blast off to space camp. Who would steal a jelly-bean jar? Nancy must use her star-power detective skills to find out!Mostra libro
"Tiny Toes Dance Studio and the Magic Dancing Shoes" is a delightful nursery rhyme about Mrs. Twinkle, a dedicated dance teacher facing overwhelming challenges with her six to eight-year-old students. Despite her genuine love for dance, her young pupils are impossibly wiggly and chaotic. Little Susie spins wildly, Tommy jumps too high, Mary slides everywhere, creating such mayhem that Mrs. Twinkle feels her dancing dreams slipping away. In desperation, Mrs. Twinkle discovers an advertisement in "Rhythm & Grace" journal for magical dancing shoes designed for tiny tots. The ad promises to transform chaotic dancers into graceful performers, guaranteeing success. Hoping these enchanted shoes will solve her problems, Mrs. Twinkle eagerly orders thirty pairs for her entire class. When the beautiful, sparkling shoes arrive with silver bells and golden laces, Mrs. Twinkle feels excited and hopeful. However, her joy quickly turns to horror as the magic shoes make everything dramatically worse. Instead of bringing grace, the shoes force children into wild, uncontrollable dancing frenzies. They spin like tornadoes, leap impossibly high, slide uncontrollably, and bounce off walls, unable to stop their frantic movements. Just when Mrs. Twinkle reaches her lowest point, feeling she has made a terrible mistake, a good fairy appears in golden sparkles. This wise fairy reveals the shoes were made by trolls who misunderstood dance's true nature. With her magic wand, the fairy transforms the chaotic energy into something beautiful and helpful. The fairy teaches everyone the most important lesson: real magic doesn't come from enchanted objects, but from love, patience, and kindness. She shows Mrs. Twinkle that the magic she sought was already within her heart and caring relationship with students. Children learn to dance with genuine grace, not from magical compulsion, but because they feel supported and loved.Mostra libro
Endurance is the ability to sustain physical activity for an extended period without succumbing to fatigue. In sports, endurance is a critical factor for success, especially in disciplines that require prolonged exertion, such as long-distance running, cycling, swimming, and rowing. While many athletes focus on speed and strength, endurance plays a fundamental role in determining overall performance and efficiency. There are two primary types of endurance: aerobic and anaerobic. Aerobic endurance refers to the ability of the cardiovascular system to supply oxygen to muscles over an extended period. This is vital for sports where sustained, moderate-intensity efforts are required. Activities such as marathons or triathlons demand superior aerobic capacity. On the other hand, anaerobic endurance is associated with high-intensity efforts that are of shorter duration, relying on energy systems that do not require oxygen. This type of endurance is essential for sports that involve bursts of intense effort, such as sprinting or weightlifting. The role of genetics in endurance is often debated, as it plays a significant part in an athlete’s ability to develop stamina. Studies have shown that some individuals are naturally predisposed to better endurance due to factors such as muscle fiber composition and cardiovascular efficiency. These genetic traits may give some athletes an advantage, but training and lifestyle choices remain pivotal in enhancing endurance.Mostra libro
First they were given AutoLaces, then NanoGyroWheels, then FissionSoles and TurboBrains…and then they took over the world. But can they keep it? A short story from Guys Read: Other Worlds, edited by Jon Scieszka.Mostra libro
‘I am a man more sinned against than sinning.’ King Lear is an old king who wants to divide his land between his three daughters. But first, they must tell him how much they love him. When Cordelia remains silent, he disowns her. Can their relationship ever be repaired?Mostra libro
