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Paperback. Condizione: Fair. A touching story told by a small boy whose father loses his job. The child and his father come to understand the sacrifices and compromises a family must make. The illustrations are full of human detail, and reveal a loving family with subtlety. Age 6+ 32 pages. Trina Schart Hyman (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. Eileen Christelow (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. The third edition of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, with Related Documents continues to encourage students to think about the work's lasting impact on American society and culture. Louis P. Masur's introduction is designed to make Franklin accessible and inviting to students. An expanded Related Documents section provides a sample of Franklin's voluminous writings. Two new documents reveal Franklin at his curious, inventive best, offering readers a glimpse of Franklin outside of the Autobiography. A new visual source pairing invites students to interpret Franklin's changing image over time, through the works of two different artists. A chronology, questions for consideration, a bibliographic essay, and an index enrich students' understanding of Franklin, eighteenth-century America, and the rags-to-riches ideal that has played, and continues to play, such a significant role in American history.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. In A Teaspoon of Courage, Bradley Trevor Greive uses his hilarious head-on style to show you how to summon your braver self and press on with life. While obstacles, danger, heartache, injustice, and rampant stupidity abound in the modern world, genuine courage seems to be in short supply. From time to time, we could all use a shot of unfiltered courage to get past the challenges that life regularly throws down at our feet.--Bradley Trevor Greive Even though life comes with more ups than downs, the downs will still be there. The only way to face them is with courage. Not bluff, not bravado, not over-starched underwear, but true courage. A Teaspoon of Courage delivers just the right pick-me-up to anyone facing troubled times--those moments of despair when you'd rather crawl back under the covers than face the world again. BTG acknowledges the universality of fear, loss, heartache, anxiety, and body odor, then with gentle wit and firm resolve marches us down the path to steely nerve, and unstoppable passion. Whether you know it or not, he writes, you were born tough enough to tackle anything important in life. BTG weaves his laser-sharp insights and practical tips for courageous living with fresh and funny animal portraits, further reinforcing his message that no one is immune to fearful feelings. This exquisite gift book is ideal for Monday mornings, dentist appointments, ending lousy relationships, eating haggis, and facing life's difficulties head on.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. A touching story told by a small boy whose father loses his job. The child and his father come to understand the sacrifices and compromises a family must make. The illustrations are full of human detail, and reveal a loving family with subtlety. Age 6+ 32 pages. Trina Schart Hyman (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. In this delightful follow-up to My Brother, Ant, Anthony comes face to face with a growling bear, pretends to be a dog, and hears a giant tapping on the window. These enchanting stories capture the relationship between Ant and his brother with warmth and humor. Simont, Marc (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: Good. A poignant tale of environmental pollution and recovery with beautiful watercolor illustrations.   On a bluff at the bend in the river stood a turtle carved of stone. For many years he was the eyes of Manitou, watching over and blessing the Delaware people who visited him every summer. But as time passed, fewer children came to greet the turtle. Now he watches with sadness and fear as strangers arrive, destroy the land, and threaten his very existence. Can the turtle, once a symbol of hope and renewal, be saved?   "In thoughtful prose frequently imbued with a poetic tone, MacGill-Callahan chronicles the devastating environmental changes that befall this stone guardian with the passage of time. The text's quiet wisdom is reflected in Moser's exquisite watercolors."--Publishers Weekly   * "Moser's beautifully balanced book design and powerful paintings ably contribute to the story's dignity and purpose."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review.…

Condizione: Good.

Condizione: Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A poignant tale of environmental pollution and recovery with beautiful watercolor illustrations.   On a bluff at the bend in the river stood a turtle carved of stone. For many years he was the eyes of Manitou, watching over and blessing the Delaware people who visited him every summer. But as time passed, fewer children came to greet the turtle. Now he watches with sadness and fear as strangers arrive, destroy the land, and threaten his very existence. Can the turtle, once a symbol of hope and renewal, be saved?   "In thoughtful prose frequently imbued with a poetic tone, MacGill-Callahan chronicles the devastating environmental changes that befall this stone guardian with the passage of time. The text's quiet wisdom is reflected in Moser's exquisite watercolors."--Publishers Weekly   * "Moser's beautifully balanced book design and powerful paintings ably contribute to the story's dignity and purpose."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review.…

Condizione: Fair.

Condizione: Fair.

Condizione: Fair.

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. When a rainy day keeps John indoors at his grandfather's house, he can't help but feel disappointed. But his wise grandfather sees the rain as a wonderful opportunity to teach John an important lesson about life. Through a heartfelt conversation, Grandfather explains how water is essential for all living things and how people should strive to live like water-flexible, strong, and nurturing. As they take a walk in the rain, John discovers the beauty and value of water, and learns to appreciate rainy days. Living Like Water is a touching and educational story that encourages children to see the world through a new lens and embrace the wisdom found in nature. Fitchett, Gordon (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Eileen Christelow (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

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Hardback. Condizione: Good. Third-grader Cody Michaels -- the lovable protagonist in Hey, New Kid , Virtual Cody, and Cody's Secret Admirer -- is back The talent show is next Friday and Cody has only one problem -- he doesn't have an act. He looks to his parents for inspiration, but the family talents are too difficult (juggling), too embarrassing (yodeling), or too bizarre (clog dancing). Ultimately Cody decides to put his artistic ability to good use -- he draws posters introducing each of the acts in the talent show. Thompson, Ellen (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Good.

Condizione: Good.