Editora: BQB Publishing
Discussing diversity with children can be difficult, especially if you have your own questions. Some People Do boils this topic down to provide the simplest of answers. By the time a child finishes reading this book or having it read to them, they will have been introduced to all facets of people, without any one being more revered than the other.
Entrusted with an ancient amulet by her eccentric Aunt Zenobia, Marilyn Sparks has no clue that she has just taken the first step on a journey that will lead her into the depths of terror. As it turns out, unlocking the secret of the amulet will mean releasing a great and terrible power. But that is the only way to put an end to a sorrow-laden curse that is thousands of years old. With her handsome neighbor Kyle at her side, Marilyn is soon pulled into an ancient world where she faces dangers, challenges, and choices beyond her imagination. Can she find the courage and compassion needed to bring the curse to an end? And is doing so the right choice . . . or will breaking the curse open the door to even greater chaos and terror?Ver livro
The World’s Newest Investigative Wiz-Kid A young man’s daring adventure ‘The Hunt For Sir Stephen Thomas’-In a world where so many incredible stories remain untold and others become forgotten or lost, there are a small few who have the uncanny ability to sift out the unreachable and are willing to brave the uncertain steps to discovery. This book series deals in matters of human relationship, world history, arts and science and above all having faith. ‘The Many Mysteries of Madison Avenue’ holds the attention of young readers without a need for strange wizards, magic spells, goblins of all sorts and ideas that discredit the beauty of their own humanity and precious gifts. Madison Avenue is a thirteen year old, intelligent, young man who recently moved from Seattle, WA. to Jacksonville, FL. because his father’s acceptance of a teaching position. During his summer of transition, Madison befriends two cousins named Miguel and Sosha at an off-road R/C racing track. The three become close friends, banding together in competition to some local bullies and eventually embark on the adventure of a lifetime. With Madison’s investigative skills the threesome discover a long forgot about story of a slave master named Sir Stephen Thomas, who recently found a righteous path in life but while attempting to escape from Georgia during the Civil War he and his convoy along with his entire fortune disappeared shortly after entering Florida. They are not alone in the hunt for Sir Thomas, a professional treasure seeker called; ‘The Hunter’ is looking to win the unintentional race for the treasure at any cost.Ver livro
Hadley is pretty much the model student: straight As, perfect attendance, front row in class. So what if she's overstressed and overscheduled: She's got school covered. (Life—not so much.) Ms. Pitt is the kind of teacher who wants you to call her by her first name and puts all the chairs in a circle and tells her students to feel their book reports. Hadley wishes Ms. Pitt would stick to her lesson plan. Ms. Pitt wishes Hadley would lighten up. So when Hadley and Ms. Pitt find themselves switched into each other's bodies, the first thing they want to do is switch right back. It takes a family crisis, a baffled principal, and a (double) first kiss to help them figure out that change can be pretty enlightening. Even if it is a little freaky!Ver livro
America’s War Heroes: Notable Lives from History offers you a fantastic way to give your 4th – 8th grade level students reading practice. Student’s will enjoy the full color illustrations, maps, war stories, and easy-to-find vocabulary worlds and definitions. Exciting for anyone who enjoys American history, this reader features the life stories and accomplishments of 10 notable war heroes from the American War of Independence, The War of 1812, The Civil War, World War 1 and World War including: Ethan AllenDaniel MorganFrancis MarionJohn Paul JonesStephen DecaturDavid FarragutJohn MosbySergeant YorkJake DeshazerDesmond Doss Your students will be inspired by the remarkable accounts of these heroes to apply their God-given talents and opportunities to impact their generation and possibly change the world! America’s War Heroes is part of the What a Character! Series which can be used alongside Master Books curriculum for reading practice or to dive deeper on topics that are of special interest to the students. The stories incorporate well with history, language arts, vocabulary words and definitions, as well as science, innovation, and cultural insights.Ver livro
Hailed as “the heir to Roald Dahl” by The Spectator, the UK’s #1 bestselling children’s author, David Walliams, will have fans of Jeff Kinney and Rachel Renee Russell in stitches! David Walliams burst on to the American scene with his New York Times bestseller Demon Dentist, and now he’s bringing his signature humor to this story of a ten-year-old orphan and a 10,000-year-old mammoth. When Elsie, an orphan on the streets of Victorian London, hears about the mysterious Ice Monster—a woolly mammoth found at the North Pole—she’s determined to discover more.... Luckily, a chance encounter brings Elsie face to face with the creature, sparking the adventure of a lifetime—from London to the heart of the Arctic!Ver livro
A timeless Eastern fable of humility, greed, and divine justice. In The Story of the Stone Lion, William Frederick O’Connor presents a heartfelt tale drawn from Tibetan folklore. It follows the journey of two brothers—one humble and kind, the other proud and greedy—who each encounter a mysterious stone lion with magical powers. When the younger brother, cast out from his home, shows reverence to the lion, he is rewarded with riches beyond measure. But when his elder brother attempts to replicate his fortune through deception and greed, the lion teaches him a hard lesson about the cost of selfishness. Narrated with warmth and gravitas by Etombè Edembe, this beautifully woven story captures the soul of traditional storytelling, illustrating timeless themes of virtue, family, and the consequences of one's choices. A perfect listen for fans of classic fables, folklore, and parables rich in meaning.Ver livro
