Whitney Stewart
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
Description
Walt Disney always loved to entertain people. Often it got him into trouble. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography reveals the man behind the magic.
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
"From hormones to homework, parents to peers, health issues to bad habits, life can be a pressure cooker leading to anxiety and even thoughts of suicide. How can we find relief? Author Whitney Stewart introduces readers to the practice of mindfulness. With its roots in ancient Buddhist teachings, mindfulness--the practice of purposefully focusing attention on the present moment--can change a person's approach to stress, develop skills to handle anxiety...
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Since the completion of the Human Genome Project, genetic studies has transitioned into an era of discovery. This book explores the breakthroughs in research that inform our understanding of ancestry, inheritance, epigenetics, health, and medicine." --
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Feeling mindful is feeling good! You know when you're having a bad day, you have that wobbly feeling inside and nothing seems to go right? Find a quiet place, sit down, and meditate! In this daily companion, kids of any age will learn simple exercises to help manage stress and emotions, find focus, and face challenges. They'll discover how to feel safe when scared, relax when anxious, spread kindness, and calm anger when frustrated. Simple, secular,...
7) Mao Zedong
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
2006.
Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
Description
"Mao Zedong was one of the most powerful people in the world during his lifetime. Yet when he was born, China was still ruled by the Qing dynasty. Many people longed for a new China, however, and Mao led the way. He controlled power in 1949, when China became a Communist nation. As China's ruler, Mao controlled all aspects of Chinese life. The Chinese people studied his writings, and pictures of Mao adorned buildings and walls throughout the country."--Source...
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
[1996]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1130L
Language
English
Description
A biography of the current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, discussing the history of Tibet and the role of the Buddhist leader in this country's spiritual and political life.
Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
NC 1070L
Language
English
Description
"Discover a world of celebrations! This entertaining book introduces kids to 14 holidays, from Brazilian Carnaval, Chinese New Year, Bastille Day, and the Cherry Blossom Festival to Purim, Holi, Eid al-Fitr, Day of the Dead, and Halloween. As in the popular What's On Your Plate?, each spread showcases a different holiday, offering background, cultural context, vocabulary words, photographs, and instructions for festive projects"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Walt Disney always loved to entertain people. Often it got him into trouble. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography reveals the man behind the magic.
"¡Descubre más acerca del verdadero Walt Disney en esta divertida y emocionante biografía ilustrada!"--P. [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A combination of photographs and illustrations, What's on Your Plate? depicts the food culture of 14 different countries, including the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Morocco, Ethiopia, Israel, India, China, Japan, and Thailand. Each spread includes an overview of the country and its native foods/dishes, a few photographs of the various dishes with pronunciations and descriptions to pair, an easy recipe for kids to try,...
Author
Series
Mindful tots volume 3
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"An imaginative movement exercise that adults and toddlers can do together to help children focus and transition between activities. One of four stylish board books in the Mindful Tots series, designed to help toddlers manage the ups and downs of everyday emotions"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Introduce small children to a mindfulness practice designed to nurture compassion towards oneself and others with this sturdy, stylish book. Pair with Mindful Tots: Tummy Ride to help toddlers manage the ups and downs of everyday emotions
Author
Series
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"A simple body scan exercise that adults and toddlers can do together to soothe themselves and get ready for sleep. One of four stylish board books in the Mindful Tots series, designed to help toddlers manage the ups and downs of everyday emotions"--