Passenger trains have all kinds of cars—baggage cars, lounge cars, dining cars, and sleeper cars. They often need to keep riders comfortable for multi-day trips. This title shows beginning readers a train type that works day and night to take passengers long distances.
Graphic novels aren’t just for superheroes! Patrick Henry has been plucked from history books and his life and accomplishments have been depicted in informative nonfiction graphic novels. The subject's birth, childhood, education, and community service have been skillfully told with detailed art. Further reading lists, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles useful in classroom discussion.
Singular in purpose, patrol missions work in support of larger missions of the army. Patrolling soldiers conduct raids, gather information, and safeguard areas. Their successful return from patrolling gives the military advantages in other missions such as combat or counterterrorism. Take a ride with soldiers on patrol in our thrilling title for reluctant readers!
A wonderful collection of fully-dramatized stories about famous persons who, despite adversities, followed their vision and persevered to see their ideas and efforts succeed. Listen and experience their trials and tribulations--and ultimate joy--as they triumph, and in so doing pave the way for following generations. Some of the historical figures who are included in this album are: Joan of Arc, Albert Schweitzer, George Mueller, Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, Louis Pasteur, Dwight L. Moody, and George W. Carver. Ideal for home school, classroom, or personal enjoyment. Complete with sound effects and music. Enacted by a professional cast. Exciting, educational, and entertaining!
Paul kann noch nicht schwimmen und ist ein bisschen schüchtern. Die anderen Kinder lachen ihn deshalb im Strandurlaub aus. Wie gemein! Aber als er den lustigen Seestern Anton und Karl Treibholz kennenlernt, merkt er, dass es gar nicht so schwer ist, schwimmen zu lernen. Beflügelt von den Erlebnissen am Meer, macht Paul einen Schwimmkurs. Und mithilfe von Trainer Franz und unterhaltsamen Übungen schafft er am Ende sogar das Seepferdchen!
I surely wish with all my heart,
This day of Jesus' birth,
That peace and love and happiness
Soon cover all the earth.
Mary Engelbreitrings in the holiday with a Christmas collection that includes many of her favorite carols, the story of Jesus' birth, and beloved poems that touch the heart and celebrate the miracle of the season.
In this first Series of Peacebeams for Kids we take you on a journey that will help you to build self-esteem, practice kindness to yourself and others, learn how to calm yourself with your breath and how to take a different perspective on the difficult emotions we all experience from time to time. Designed to be helpful, soothing and kind these short meditations will help to lift your spirits and warm your heart.
In this second Series of Peacebeams for Kids we take you on a journey that will help you to worry less, smile more and practice kindness to yourself and others. Designed to be helpful, soothing and kind these short meditations will help to lift your spirits, warm your heart and remind you to smile as often as possible!
Soft, quiet instrumental arrangements of 25 lullabies and sleep songs from around the world!
These lullabies are perfect to use when putting your little one to sleep.
Peacekeepers are dedicated to creating and maintaining peace in areas previously torn apart by conflict. They provide training, and advise leaders on how best to improve the safety of their people. Though peacekeepers often work after conflicts have been resolved, danger still lurks in dark corners. Struggling readers will be fascinated to learn about the honorable work conducted in military peacekeeping missions.
