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The Affective Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program uses a models approach to scaffold student learning and promote inquiry-based discussions of texts. This series of Jacob's Ladder:Focuses specifically on supporting advanced students'...

A Story for Children, P-E-A-R-L-S of Wisdom for their ParentsComplemented by exquisite, colorful artwork, Dr. Zelinger skillfully crafts an easily relatable children's story using everyday situations, around the oppressive concept of Terrorism in the...

Sometimes you can show you care if you simply share! And sometimes sharing what you have is quite easy, especially when what you share (by giving to another) is your outgrown toys and clothes!  And there is no better time to do that than...

Sometimes some people may feel very sad because they are lonely. Maybe you have felt sad and lonely at one time or another as well, and you only wanted one thing. You wanted to feel like someone cared about you. And in your heart you felt...

If you have a good heart, then please follow your heart and let your heart lead your way. Fill your heart with goodness, and love and light. Give to others generously, and always love others with all of your heart, even if they don't love you...

Everyone should tell the truth, because it is true that the truth will always set you free! And this is because if you lie and never tell the truth, or even if you lie a little bit, you are not being true to yourself. And everyone knows you...

Think about what it means to be pink! And ask yourself about what having an absolutely wonderful pink day would mean to you! Now why that may seem like a silly thing to think about, having an absolutely wonderful pink day really, truly...

One thing always leads to another, and for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction! And this is why it is never really truly a question of if or even of hen when it comes to making choices about what you choose to say or to do! ...

Sometimes boys and girls both need to know it is time to grow up and act in a responsible manner. And for some this might not be such an easy thing to do. Growing up and accepting responsibility for your actions, even when you do something bad,...

If you hurt somebody’s feelings, even if you really didn’t mean to hurt their feelings, it is always a very good thing if you apologize.  And one thing you should never do, is to say mean things to others  or to call them mean names...

We all need to be kind to one another, merciful, meek and generous.  Calling people names and making fun of them does not fit into this category and if it is true that the meek will inherit the earth, we need to be meek, each and every singe one of...

Very long ago, Confucius said, “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” What is the meaning of life? We are always asking ourselves about life, hurrying to grow up, not stopping to smell the flowers, unless you...

We are living in a world where acts of love and kindness are not always applauded, and where people seem to want to gather their possessions unto themselves; and that is what prevents us  from engaging in acts of kindness and love and unselfish...

Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful, tropical beach resort on the Pacific Ocean’s Bahía de Banderas where you can see palm trees, shop, and swim in the beautiful blue waters and eat fish tacos to your content, even if it  doesn’t...

Archaeological research has shown the Cahuilla people have lived and thrived in the Palm Springs area for the past 350-500 years. The Cahuilla name for the area was "Se-Khi," which means "boiling water." Some think the name Palm Springs originated from...

Christmas comes but once a year, but we can still keep the spirit of Christmas alive all through the year if we really try.  Or maybe we don’t have to really try all that hard to keep Christmas alive if we can only change our hearts and how we...

Bergen sits on the west coast of Norway.  Trading began in the 1020’s.  Founded in 1070 by King Olav Kyrre, four years after the Viking Age ended with the Battle of Hastings, the city was called jørgvin, which means “the...

Volendam, Netherlands is known for its old fishing boats and the traditional clothing still worn by some local residents. The high pointed bonnet and dress style is one of the most recognizable of the Dutch traditional costumes; and visitors can have...

Every Child Can be a Reading Star!A very fat cat is not fast. Or is she? Catty can be fast when she wants to be fast. Is Catty Fast? is part of the Reading Stars series. Reading Star books are for kids at the very beginning of a lifetime love of reading...

Spanish Language Edition of My Ball by Audrey BeaWhen a little girl finds a little ball, she goes on a little quest to find the right owner. Will she find the person who owns the ball? Find out!This sweet story features a multicultural playground...

Bilingual English/Spanish EditionWhen a little girl finds a little ball, she goes on a little quest to find the right owner. Will she find the person who owns the ball? Find out!This sweet story features a multicultural playground setting and emphasizes...

Merry Joke Time! It's time to celebrate the holiday season with the silliest Santa, snowman, and other jolly jokes. Knock Knock, Jingle Jingle! is filled with funny jokes for kids celebrating Christmas with lots of winter time fun. Each page features...

Do Cats Laugh? These Kitties Do!Cat lovers unite! It's time for a new collection of funny feline jokes paired with purr-ific illustrations. Knock Knock, Meow Meow is filled with funny jokes for kids celebrating cats and all of their paws-itively sill...

Dog People deserve Dog Jokes! Get your dog-loving little one laughing with this collection of illustrated dog jokes! Knock Knock, Woof Woof is filled with funny jokes for kids celebrating dogs and all of their pup-tastic perfection. Each page features...

Every Child Can be a Reading Star! What do we do when outside birds end up INSIDE? Inspired by all of the funny times a child has spotted an outside bird, inside, this rhyming beginning reader brings feathered friends indoors. Inside Birds is part of...

We live in an ever-changing world, and acceptance is now more important than ever. Why not teach children early? Imaginationland is a happy place, a place of dreams. In this world of fantasy, everyone gets along, regardless of skin color. There is no...

A whimsical girl, a nostalgic mom and a wise old Family Tree take a journey back in time. Molli and Me and the Family Tree reveals beloved ancestors who mysteriously appear to Molli as root vegetables and imaginative characters dangling on the trees'...

A big, shaggy cat startles the square-eyed raccoon on her evening walk. After the raccoon jumps up onto a roof to escape the cat's muddy claws, she discovers the perfect place to have a family. But when the lady who lives in the house locks Square-Eyed...

Freddy is a stubborn little dragon that refuses to wear his green shoes because his friends make fun of him. Every time someone asks him to wear it, he says, "No." Follow Freddy's journey, from his lack of confidence to stand up for his choices,...

The Huckabirds Learn to Face Their Fears is a 3-in-1 book. It starts with two illustrated children's stories paired with a back section for parents and caregivers. The back section offers an abundance of practical wisdom, skills and help in growing...

Un chat ébouriffé surprend le raton femelle aux yeux carrés lors de sa promenade du soir. Afin d'échapper aux griffes boueuses du chat, Raton Yeux-Carrés saute sur un toit. C'est alors qu'elle découvre l'endroit idéal pour fonder une famille. Mais...

Blubbery belugas, capering caribou, lingering ladybugs, rummaging ravens, and waiting walruses, all make an appearance in this beautifully illustrated children's book about the Arctic. The map, a glossary of key words, and a page of interesting facts...

While walking through the woods, a young boy named Auvien encounters Scaley, a very hungry dragon. Using his wits, Auvien courageously manages to convince the dragon to try eating fruit instead of him. Auvien then proposes a deal; that if Scaley doesn’t...

A First Praxis of Latin Composition is a book written by Charles Edward Moberly in 1860. The book is a comprehensive guide to Latin composition, designed to help students learn the language and improve their writing skills. It covers all the essential...

""A Course of English Literature"" is a book written by James Hannay and published in 1866. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of English literature, covering the major literary periods and genres from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Victorian...

The Boys' Playbook of Science is a book written by John Henry Pepper and first published in 1881. The book is aimed at young boys who have an interest in science and contains a series of experiments and activities that can be done at home or in the...

Principles of Class Teaching is a book written by Joseph John Findlay and first published in 1902. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of teaching in a classroom setting. It covers a wide range of topics, including the role of the...

""On The Principles Of Grammar"" is a book written by Edward Thring in 1868. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of grammar and aims to provide a clear understanding of the English language. Thring covers various topics such as syntax,...

Social Ethics and Society Duties: Thorough Education of Girls for Wives and Mothers and for Professions (1892) is a book written by Mrs. H. O. Ward. The book is a comprehensive guide to the social ethics and duties of women in society, particularly in...

Practical Anatomy Of The Rabbit: An Elementary Laboratory Textbook In Mammalian Anatomy (1910) by Benjamin Arthur Bensley is a comprehensive guide to the anatomy of the rabbit. This textbook is intended for use in laboratory settings and provides a...

La Parole Fran�����aise: Suivie De Devoirs Et Traductions Pour Les Classes (1892) est un livre �����crit par Sauveur Lambert. Il s'agit d'un manuel destin����� aux �����tudiants qui souhaitent am�����liorer leur fran�����ais. Le livre est divis����� en...

""Outlines of Comparative Anatomy and Medical Zoology"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Harrison Allen in 1869. The book is an essential resource for students and professionals in the field of comparative anatomy and medical zoology. It covers a...