Download or read book Child of the World written by Susan Mayclin Stephenson and published by . This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stephenson's volume is a wonderful resource for parents seeking thoughtful, sound advice on raising well-grounded children in a chaotic world. Presenting Montessori principles in clear and eloquent prose, Stephenson's legacy will be a tremendous service to generations of parents to come. -Angeline Lillard, PhD, Professor of Psychology, U. of Virginia, author of Montessori, The Science behind the Genius

Download or read book Devil s Guard written by George R. Elford and published by Delta. This book was released on 2008-12-18 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Condemned to death for the bloodbaths of World War II, they served their sentence—on the killing fields of Vietnam. The fascinating, true story of the French Foreign Legion’s Nazi battalion WHAT THEY DID IN WORLD WAS II WAS HITORY’S BLOODIEST NIGHTMARE. The ashes of World War II were still cooling when France went to war in the jungles of Southeast Asia. In that struggle, its frontline troops were the misfits, criminals, and mercenaries of the French Foreign Legion. And among that international army of the desperate and the damned, none were so bloodstained as the fugitive veterans of the German S.S. WHAT THEY DID IN VIETNAM WAS ITS UGLIEST SECRET—UNTIL NOW. Loathed by the French, feared and hated by the Vietnamese, the Germans fought not for patriotism of glory but because fighting for France was better than hanging from its gallows. Here now is the untold story of the killer elite whose discipline, ferocity, and suicidal courage made them the weapon of last resort.

Download or read book Ten Mice for Tet written by Pegi Deitz Shea and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2016-03 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's time for Tet! This vibrant, unique counting book introduces children to the rich traditions of the Vietnamese New Year. A playful village of mice lead young readers through the joyful celebration, as exquisitely embroidered illustrations recreate ten scenes of preparation, gift giving, feasting, and firework displays. With simple text followed by an informative afterword, Ten Mice for Tet is a joyful tribute to a special holiday.

Download or read book Spring Is Here written by Taro Gomi and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-09-14 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A winsome calf provides the backdrop—literally—for this charming story. With each turn of the page, the young animal is imaginatively transformed to reflect some activity of the four seasons: snow melting, seedlings springing up, harvest, all the way to the snow melting again and revealing that—the calf has grown. The story line follows the cycle of the seasons from one spring to the next, and its spare, fluid text—wedded to the vigorous graphics—vividly conveys the underlying themes of renewal and growth. The colors are joyful and fresh, and the artist's playful approach to perspective makes this a lovely picture book.

Download or read book The Gendered Brain written by Gina Rippon and published by Vintage Books. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barbie or Lego? Reading maps or reading emotions? Do you have a female brain or a male brain? Or is that the wrong question? On a daily basis we face deeply ingrained beliefs that our sex determines our skills and preferences, from toys and colours to career choice and salaries. But what does this mean for our thoughts, decisions and behaviour? Using the latest cutting-edge neuroscience, Gina Rippon unpacks the stereotypes that bombard us from our earliest moments and shows how these messages mould our ideas of ourselves and even shape our brains. Rigorous, timely and liberating, The Gendered Brainhas huge repercussions for women and men, for parents and children, and for how we identify ourselves. 'Highly accessible... Revolutionary to a glorious degree' Observer

Download or read book A Magical Day with Matisse written by Julie Merberg and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2002-03 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set against the backdrop of well-known works by the artist, Henri Matisse, rhyming text tells a story from the artwork.

Download or read book Christmas Is Coming written by Claire Masurel and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2001-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Juliette and her parade of stuffed animals prepare for this special holiday by choosing a tree, decorating the house, and baking cookies. Juliette explains that Santa will bring gifts for everyone, but when Christmas day arrives, she is so excited about her new presents she forgets all about her friends until she receives a special present that reminds her that friendship is the best gift of all. This delightful story, perfectly suited for the board book audience, captures the anticipation of Christmas and gently underscores the true spirit of the season.

Download or read book Brave Will written by Matt Hladun and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-01-27 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On September 12, 2008, Will Hladun was admitted to the hospital. Six days later he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and given a slim chance of survival. He was two-months old at the time. For nearly every day during his five month battle with cancer, Will's father wrote letters to him in hopes that some day Will would have a better understanding of what happened to him when he was a baby. The letters shared the fears, the triumphs, the sadness, and the courage of a little baby boy that became known across the country and world as Brave Will. The letters gave everyone who followed a glimpse into the struggles of a family trying to cope with the unthinkable. However, in the midst of tragedy, a little baby, who couldn't speak a word, managed to teach lessons about life, hope, courage, devotion, and love. And for that, we are forever grateful to have been part of the life of Brave Will.

Download or read book Knockout Mouse written by James Calder and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unemployed dot-com employee Bill Damen turns sleuth after a dinner guest is poisoned, a situation that has him following a trail through the realms of cancer research, genetic engineeering, and rogue experimentation.

Download or read book The Compassionate Contrarians written by Catherine Amey and published by . This book was released on 2014-04 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Although New Zealand's economy has long depended on the bodies and infant milk of animals, this country also has a hidden history of vegetarianism. While some early vegetarians were concerned with health, spirituality, and purity, others took a broader view, speaking out on issues that included peace, feminism, animal rights, socialism, prison reform, and the environment. Yet others set up cafes, organised picnics, and wrote cookbooks. The Compassionate Contrarians uncovers the quirks of the vegetarian experience in a land of meat and dairy. More importantly, it acknowledges the hard work and courage of a group of idealists who dedicated their lives to creating a more just world for all sentient beings."--Publisher information.

Download or read book Daisy head Mayzie written by Dr. Seuss and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1994 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young Mayzie McGrew becomes a worldwide sensation when a daisy grows out of the top of her head, and everyone attempts to get rid of it.

Download or read book The Rainforests written by Living Earth Foundation and published by Chronicle Books (CA). This book was released on 1992 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available in paperback for the first time, this superbly illustrated volume captures the rainforests' extraordinary beauty and complexity while documenting the horrific rate at which these essential and irreplaceable environments are being destroyed. 200 full-color photographs.

Download or read book The Magic Toolbox written by Mie Araki and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lulu the rhinoceros is good at building things and once Fred the rabbit finds a magic toolbox, he can build things too.

Download or read book Intimate Gatherings written by Ellen Rose and published by Chronicle Books (CA). This book was released on 1998 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For dinner parties, people today want to sit down with friends without extensive preparation. That's the cry culinary booksellers Ellen Rose and Jessica Strand heard from customers at Cook's Library--so they wrote the book themselves. Arranged by season, their elegant menus for entertaining use fresh, flavorful ingredients and include helpful make-ahead tips. 24 color photos.

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Download or read book Ten Little Rabbits written by Virginia Grossman and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-05-28 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This spirited picture book celebrates Native American traditions as it teaches young children to count from one to ten. The whimsical illustrations of Ten Little Rabbits, reminiscent of Beatrix Potter, glow with brilliant color and are filled with fascinating detail. Each number introduces a facet of traditional Native American culture, such as Pueblo corn dances or Navajo weaving, and the simple, rhyming text is enhanced by a brief afterword on Native American customs. Ideal for story time or bedtime, this is a book sure to leave children counting rabbits instead of sheep. Winner of the International Reading Association Children’s Book Award Praise for Ten Little Rabbits “Writer Virginia Grossman and artist Sylvia Long, a Dakota Indian, have created this book with honestly and careful attention to authenticity and beauty, and the result is a high-quality combination of rhyme, culture, and artistic expression that will please children.” —Booklist “A valuable replacement for the old, stereotypical ten little Indians rhyme. . . . A delightful visual treat.” —TheFive Owls “A quiet, respectful survey of some Native American customs organized through the structure of a counting rhyme, populated by rabbits dressed in traditional garb. . . . Notes at the back identify each tribe represented (Plains, Pueblo, Great Lakes, Northwestern, and Southwestern peoples), and provide information about the pictures. The rabbits have an earnest charm reminiscent of Marjorie Flack’s industrious family.” —School Library Journal