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Drawing examples from sport, science and even business, Dare to Be You empowers young listeners to follow their own path, love what makes them different and question the world around them. With You Are Awesome's trademark mix of hilarious text, stylish illustration, personal insights and inspiring real-life examples, including Greta Thunberg and Malala Yousafzai, Matthew Syed introduces children to the power of diverse thinking. When you stop doubting yourself, embrace change and let your kindness loose, you become your own action hero.

This audio guide offers a basic introduction to key Norwegian words and phrases, focused on vocabulary that can immediately be put to use, themed by section such as numbers, colors, places, greetings, and many other topics, including verbs and sentence construction later in the course. The content is primarily for beginners, but covers some intermediate-level content later in the course. Content is first explained and then reviewed in subsequent sessions to help pronunciation. This is the perfect young person's introduction to the Norwegian language.

This thoughtfully crafted anthology is perfect for children new to verse and for young poetry fans seeking out new favorites. Explore poetry from a diverse selection of contemporary and historical poets, covering a broad range of topics - from personal subjects like emotions and family, to the wonders of the natural environment. Carefully selected works encourage children to see the poetry in everything and to embrace the beauty of their everyday lives.

Ever since it was established in 1789, the United States Supreme Court has had a major impact on the lives of all Americans. Some of its landmark decisions have helped end segregation, protected a person’s privacy, and allowed people to marry whomever they love.

Why does a football spiral? How do some athletes jump so high? The answer is science! The Secret Science of Sports helps kids better understand concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math through the sports they love to play and watch.

When Clara arrived in America, she couldn't speak English. She didn't know that young women had to go to work, that they traded an education for long hours of labor, that she was expected to grow up fast. But that didn't stop Clara. She went to night school, spent hours studying English, and helped support her family by sewing in a shirtwaist factory. Clara never quit, and she never accepted that girls should be treated poorly and paid little.

Each fairy tale starts in English, then slowly "morphs" into Italian! Learn 20 words in a new language! This audio file contains narration, pronunciations of new words, sound effects, and fully orchestrated original music composed, arranged, and performed by "Slangman" David Burke. By the end of the story, 20+ new words have been learned! Start with Level 1 and continue through Level 3 to gain a strong foothold in a new language. Learning has never been so fun... or so easy!

Ever since Barack Obama was young, Hope has lived inside him. From the beaches of Hawaii to the streets of Chicago, from the jungles of Indonesia to the plains of Kenya, he has held on to Hope. Even as a boy, Barack knew he wasn't quite like anybody else, but through his journeys he found the ability to listen to Hope and become what he was meant to be: a bridge to bring people together.

This guide was specifically designed for children and beginners. It is filled text and exercises that will make your child fall in love with language learning and Italian culture. The best part about this guide is that you don't have to know a single word in Italian. Yet, you will be able to help your child complete all the activities thanks to the step-by-step guidelines.

It all looks so easy. You just make viral YouTube videos or get on a reality talent show. Right? Wrong! Nancy Bos speaks real to teen girls about how to BE a singer. This book and journal lets teens explore all of the options including (and way beyond) being a pop star or professional singer. This is also a book for parents who want to understand the complex and vital relationship of music and singing and how it empowers our daughters. The Teen Girl's Singing Guide is personal, profound, and surprisingly practical!

Bulgarian for Kids provides an introduction to core Bulgarian vocabulary. The audiobook is broken down into 28 sessions of about 20 minutes each of progressively advanced Bulgarian, including testing of key word groups from prior sessions. This is a simple and easy way for your child to start speaking and understanding Bulgarian.

Each fairy tale starts in English, then slowly "morphs" into Japanese! Learn 20 words in a new language! This audio file contains narration, pronunciations of new words, sound effects, and fully orchestrated original music composed, arranged, and performed by "Slangman" David Burke. By the end of the story, 20+ new words have been learned! Slangman's method is progressive! Start with Level 1 and continue through Level 3 to gain a strong foothold in a new language.

Reconstruction—the period after the Civil War—was meant to give newly freed Black people the same rights as white people. And indeed there were monumental changes once slavery ended—thriving new Black communities, the first Black members in Congress, and a new sense of dignity for many Black Americans. But this time of hope didn’t last long and instead, a deeply segregated United States continued on for another hundred years. Find out what went wrong in this fascinating overview of a troubled time.

This is a great way to learn a language without any screen time. Kids Phonics teaches kids the words and phrases they need to quickly start speaking Pashto. Short, daily lessons to help kids stay engaged, with timed repetition over time to build retention. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases, often terms a "frequency dictionary" approach, so that you are learning words that your kids will use and they can see quick results. 

The future can be prosperous for everyone, but only if we address the problems of racial and economic inequality. McGhee believes that all people, of all ages and all backgrounds, need to rethink their attitude toward race and strive together to create opportunities that benefit everyone. This book is a call to action, examining how damaging racism is, not only to people of color but also white people. She offers hope and real solutions so we can all prosper. The Sum of Us provides hope that with understanding, the world can be more united and equitable than it is today.

Young Linguists teaches kids essential language skills fast. That means 20-minute lessons to help kids stay engaged, and daily repetition to reinforce learning. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases so that you are learning what you can apply. These books also include detailed sections in English on effective strategies for learning new languages and ideas to carry on learning and applying what you know once the course is complete. In addition, there are complete review sections for learning, comprehension, and speaking repetition.

On December 7, 1941, Japan’s surprise attack on the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, propelled the United States into World War II. Now, listeners can step back in time to learn what led up to the attack, how the tragic event unfolded, and the ways in which one infamous day changed America forever.

This fun and entertaining audioobook was written in simple, easy Spanish for beginning and intermediate-level language students. Fun and easy, the text was edited and simplified to increase language comprehension using simple wording, short sentences, and moderate, elementary-level vocabulary. 

Die schönsten traditionellen englischen Kinderlieder. Ob beim Anhören, Mitsingen, Erspielen oder Tanzen - diese Lieder bringen viel Spaß und machen einfach Laune! Englisch lernen ganz spielerisch. Songs for Children bietet eine Zusammenstellung traditioneller englischer Lieder, die auch heute noch oft und gerne von Kindern aus England und Amerika gesungen werden. Die Lieder sind einfach, haben eingängige Melodien, sind sehr beliebt und werden schon seit Generationen weitervererbt.

How do the emergency services in different countries of the world rescue people? How do they travel and what equipment do they use? This book looks at the work of firefighters around the world, including how they rescue people from burning buildings as well as the different types of fires they tackle.