This is book THREE in a 15-book series introducing children to cultures from across the world. It is designed to break down barriers and eliminate stereotypes. Each "character" within the book has written a "letter" telling something unique about their country of which people may be unaware, plus he/she shares their dream for the future (educational fiction: ages 8-12). List of countries featured in BOOK THREE Albania Austria Brazil Delaware_USA Eritrea Gibraltar Hong...

Otto is a square peg in a world of round pegs. He often doesn't fit into the world of rounds on the bus, in school, and in public. While he enjoys his squareness, he dreams of fitting in with his peers. A special teacher who is much like him helps him understand how to round out his edges just enough to fit in when he wants to, without losing his individuality. He learns skills such as making eye contact and practicing some of the subtleties of...

Yasser loves Muharram because it means he can stay up late and chill with his friends at the mosque. Zahra hates Muharram because it means all the parties are cancelled and everyone is sad. Grandfather takes them both to their prayer room. He sits on his favourite chair, sighs deeply and says in a warm, loving voice, "Let me tell you a story." Those six little words transform Zahra's mood immediately. She glances up at Yasser who looks back...

"As an adult, John Audubon was the best known wildlife artist of the 19th century, and his book, Birds of America, is the standard against which all subsequent bird art has been measured. In this story about the artist's childhood in the West Indies and France, John's love of drawing sends him into the fields and woods near his country house in pursuit of winged models. Games and adventures also beckon: John confronts a ghost in the old water mill...

"Originally published in 1951, this biography of the childhood years of America's ninth president, William Henry Harrison, details the boyhood adventures and character of young Tippecanoe prior to his assumption of the highest office. The story opens with young Harrison's rousing rescue of sister Sally from drowning when he was just seven, followed soon after by an account of Harrison's quick thinking as he saved his uncle from bleeding to death following...

"These true-life tales of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, based on the remembrances of her sister Pidge, will inspire and thrill young readers. Kids will cheer as Amelia rescues two neighbor boys from an angry dog and when she builds her own "rolly coaster" off the roof of her grandparents' shed. Amelia's fascination at seeing her first airplane, as well as her curiosity, courage, and determination to learn, will make this portrayal of an American...

Little Sea Otter Peakabu takes you on a tour of the tide pools where he and his family live among a variety of other animals. Tide pools are found on rocky beaches all over the world, in the strip of land between high and low tide. Each pool is a miniature world of discovery, filled with an amazing array of fascinating life forms that have adapted to the power of the waves and changing water levels as the tide rises and falls. Written and illustrated...

Louis Jolliet possédait de multiples talents. Après des études au Séminaire de Québec et un voyage en France pour parfaire ses connaissances en cartographie, il revient en Nouvelle-France, décidé à faire sa marque. Peu de temps après son retour,l'aventurier effectue sa première expédition entre Québec et les Grands Lacs pour faire le commerce des fourrures. Mais c'est en 1673, quand il découvre le Mississippi en compagnie du père Marquette,...

Ariane 16 ans, Alex 16 ans et Ying 15 ans, font connaissance à partir de leurs échanges sur Internet. Tous trois animés par les mêmes goûts de l'action. Ils fondent une agence de reportages qu'ils nomment Caméra Danger. Leur détermination à faire la lumière sur des sujets parfois obscurs, les entraîne vers des aventures et des enquêtes qui se déroulent dans une atmosphère o se ctoient la confiance et le désespoir, la bravoure et l'épouvante....

Was macht ein gutes Kinderbuch aus? Reden, Aufsätze und Biografisches von Paul Maar Was macht ein gutes Kinderbuch aus? Welches Selbstverständnis hat der Autor Paul Maar und wie ist er zum Schreiben gekommen? Die umfangreiche Sammlung enthält alle wichtigen Reden und Aufsätze des vielfach preisgekrönten Autors, Lyrikers und Dramatikers, führt in sein Leben und Werk ein und ist ein Schatz für alle, die sich mit Kinderliteratur und Kindertheater...