My Map Book


Book Description

In each spread of this bold and humorous picture book, available for the first time since 1995, children can examine their place in the world around them through detailed and engaging maps. Twelve beautifully illustrated maps such as Map of My Day and Map of My Tummy will fascinate children. When finished reading the book, children can unfold the jacket -- it turns into a poster-size map!




Shine On, Luz Véliz!


Book Description

A beautiful coming-of-age story for fans of Front Desk and Merci Suárez Changes Gears, this book celebrates identity, language, heritage, family, and the determination to follow one's own inner light. Have you ever been the best at something . . . only to lose it all? Luz Véliz is a soccer star—or rather, she was a soccer star. With her serious knee injury, it's unlikely she'll be back on the field anytime soon. But without soccer, who is she? Even her dad treats her differently now—like he doesn't know her or, worse, like he doesn't even like her. When Luz discovers she has a knack for coding, it feels like a lifeline to a better self. If she can just ace the May Showcase, she'll not only skip a level in her coding courses and impress Ms. Freeman and intriguing, brilliant Trevor—she'll have her parents cheering her on from the sidelines, just the way she likes it. But something—someone—is about to enter the Vélizes' life. And when Solana arrives, nothing will be the same, ever again. Unforgettable characters, family drama, and dauntless determination illuminate Luz's journey as she summons her inner strength and learns to accept others and embrace the enduring connection of family. Through it all, Luz's light is a constant—a guide for others, a path forward through the dark, and an ineffable celebration of her own eternal self. This is the second novel by Pure Belpré Honor winner Rebecca Balcárcel! FAST-PACED FAMILY DRAMA: Fast-paced, deeply felt, and with all the high highs and low lows of adolescence, this story is downright fun—a page-turner even while it's dealing with serious issues. WHO AM I? This book grapples with a topic so many young people deal with daily: one's relationship to heritage and culture. Luz confronts her ties to her home country, the place of her father's birth, and her family itself in a thoughtful, emotional journey filled with humor, urgency, and grace. CODING IS COOL!: Coding is a language many kids enjoy learning and are encouraged to master. The way this book frames coding and computer programming as an opportunity for communication, bonding, and building fun, practical skills will speak loudly to kids already interested in the field while also resonating with those who aren't. AN ALL-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: This is an important book for its thought-provoking, empathetic look at immigration in the United States and at how the threat of deportation informs the experiences of some of our country's most vulnerable communities. With lyrical prose, deeply felt characters, and a relatable story, Shine On, Luz V&eacaute;liz! adds substantively to our fraught discussion about immigration and opens it to young readers. AUTHOR ON THE RISE: Rebecca Balcárcel won the Pura Belpré Author Honor, which recognizes literature for children or youth that best portrays the Latino cultural experience, for her first book, The Other Half of Happy. She is a beloved presence in the children's literature community and is making her mark as a writer to watch. Perfect for: • Kids who love reading about family and friend drama • Kids who love coding • Parents • Grandparents • Educators • Fans of Meg Medina, Rebecca Stead, and Kelly Yang




Measuring Penny


Book Description

Lisa's homework assignment is to measure something. The fun begins when she decides to measure her dog, Penny.







Rise and Shine


Book Description

Illustrations and easy-to-read text follow babies from the time they wake up until they go outside to play. Includes tips for using the book with different ages levels.




RISE AND SHINE Anxiety & Depression, & Life Management Tools


Book Description

NOTES: A) If Option for “New” & “Used” Paperbacks exist, order "New" to assure getting the latest“4th/Final Edition –“The Final Cut”” of Book; Rev. Date 05/15/2019. B) “Intended Relaxation media”, YouTube link in Book’s section 5.3.1 is no longer available... Please refer to following Blog Post providing Options to either use alternate media, or to obtain the Intended media, Highly Recommended to avoid confusion...: https://riseandshineanxietydepression.net/2020/08/23 4th/Final Edition -- "The Final Cut": Add'l Layer of Rationale/Definition provided Elaborating & Tying Key Pieces of Book together, supporting Why So Effective (!) & Why this is All We Can Do as humans... Book's Effectiveness has not changed since Original, when reading/working Book’s Tools/Skills. Reading Book will Educate the Average Individual who struggles some with negativity/Stresses, on How Best to Optimize their Game plan in Life. When Sufferers Read and Work this TRUE Self-Help Book, this is when It's True Power is Felt/Understood! This for those who Suffer with not only Anxiety/Depression, but for All negative based thinking Issues; PTSD, OCD, ADD, ADHD, Addiction Recovery, BPD, Bipolar 2 (at least)... Since this TRUE Self-Help Book provides all we can do as humans, to take care of Our Well-Being, the NATURAL Way with Permanent results, this applies to most everyone... It's All about a Tremendous Education from a X-Sufferer as I am now, along w/Professionals She Knew and Trusted. Then, lots of Growth/Experience (40 + years), along with additional down times in Life. Key Additions were added which were Huge for me, and Certainly would be Important for any Sufferer... I was a Significant Sufferer with A&D & OCD, for just about 25 years; A Worse Caser! I Do Not Want To See Anyone Go Thru This or Similar, & This Has Been My #1 Incentive In Writing This Book, after starting to write this to Help, if not Save Son after I Saved myself. I Certainly Understand what it is like when Anxiety and Depression goes unchecked; (4) times in a psych wards...attempted pulling the plug twice... We All have to do the Work Ourselves in Life Unquestionably! And without Change, there is no change in the way we Think & Operate which is Key! After So Many Years of Education/Growth/Experience (40 years now actually), Can't Imagine in a TRUE Self-Help/Self-Select Book, there Could Be Anything Better! This Book's True Power & Importance, based on Tying these Key Pieces together: 1.) Optimum/Proven, Detailed Positivity Tools/Skills Process, w/Full Instruction set teaches us How Best To Change Our negative thoughts and mindset to Positive Thoughts and Mindset. This is the Bottom Line Key to Rid Ourselves from negativity which is root cause of most of Our Issues in Life (i.e. those individual neg. thoughts/& sources of, Self-Personalizing Process). Process allows us to Develop & Build-Up Our Inner Strength & Positivity Threshold. 2.) Allowing Our Faith to Grow... (ref. sect. 4). This the Basis of Our Positivity, & Helps Us through Recovery, Helps Amend or Establish that Strong Foundation, Helps Dealing with Life's Issues which push past our Positivity Threshold, especially when things stack up Outside Our Control! In Sum this Solidifies Everything & Our Peace Of Mind! & YES, Need Our #1 Dependence! Section 4 also addresses, what is going wrong in Our Society and People these days complicating Our Lives with so many things unimportant vs. Things of Great Importance, including losing sight of the “Big Picture”... besides Issues of Greed, overuse of social media, our texting ways vs. using the vocal chords we were born with... Of Course Exercise, Eating Well, and Power in laughter/:)s also addressed. Go to Blog post : riseandshineanxietydepression.net/2020/03/10 elaborating on Book's Substance/Effectiveness per what Known & have witnessed w/Book in Hand. Besides, Free as needed Coaching/Cheerleading provided as ID'd per post's last paragraph... Read On for You and Your Loved Ones! Author Ron




At the Crossroads


Book Description

The children of a South African village eagerly gather at the crossroads to welcome their fathers, who have been away for months working in the mines. The children wait, but the men don't come. So the children keep waiting. And waiting. They wait all through the night, until the dawn brings both the day and the longed-for loved ones.A "lively portrayal of young children in a South African village eagerly awaiting their fathers' homecoming after ten months of working in the mines....A unique glimpse...and one that deserves a place in all collections."--School Library Journal




Alejandro's Gift


Book Description

This uplifting story about one man's gift to the desert and the gift he receives in return has a powerful environmental lesson. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.




A Tree Is Nice


Book Description

Trees are beautiful. They fill up the sky. If you have a tree, you can climb up its trunk, roll in its leaves, or hang a swing from one of its limbs. Cows and babies can nap in the shade of a tree. Birds can make nests in the branches. A tree is good to have around. A tree is nice.