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The inspiring stories of six people who changed history. Contents: Mayer Amschel Rothschild, who started a bank which made his family rich; Cornelius Vanderbilt, who became one of the richest people in the USA; W. K. Kellogg, who started the world's biggest cereal company; Elizabeth Arden, who built the Elizabeth Arden cosmetics company; Walt Disney, who started the famous entertainment company; Soichiro Honda, who started the Honda motorbike and car company.

"Doc Green and the Mind Monsters" is a self-help adventure book that recounts the tale of Doc Green as she embarks on a journey into the brain to offer assistance to the mind monsters within. The book's objective is to aid listeners in gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and their mental health.

Sometimes, when we feel embarrassed or excited, we blush. This little red circle can be frustrating, but with a quick look at our friend the flamingo and the elegant anemone, we can find the beauty in our blushing faces, and within us.

Royalty comes to visit the home of the Gherkins and nothing goes to plan. When the Gherkins prepare to host King Plum, Johnny crashes Milly’s skateboard destroying the decorations leaving the King offended by the Gherkins’ lack of respect.

Marco loves the food, parades, and the fun of Cinco de Mayo. This year he's one of the dancers. As he listens to the mariachi music, Marco thinks of the brave Mexicans at the first Cinco de Mayo. Find out the different things people do to celebrate this holiday!

Chelsea's family is celebrating Chinese New Year! Chelsea gets to stay up late. She watches fireworks and a parade with a dragon! She and her family have a big feast. Find out the different ways people celebrate this special day!

Enjoy three creative stories about preparing toddlers for our new world, emphasizing culture, diversity, and empathy. We are building caring families, helping children learn about their feelings, emotions, culture, and identity.

La famille Loup dîne tranquillement quand... 'Au secours ! hurle Mini-Loup. Je perds mes dents !' 'C'est normal, lui explique sa maman, tu es en train de devenir un grand.' Mais comment vont réagir les copains ? Mini-Loup met une grosse écharpe pour aller à l'école et n'ose plus ouvrir la bouche. Ce qu'il ne sait pas encore c'est que tous ses amis ne vont pas tarder à perdre leurs dents de lait, eux aussi !

Mit Rico um Ecken denken. Band 1: Rico und die Tuchlaterne: Rico denkt anders als andere Kinder. Langsamer nämlich und… um Ecken herum. Dann verliert er sich im Gedankenlabyrinth. Und manchmal verläuft er sich auch, wenn er um Ecken herumgeht – ein echtes Problem in einer großen Stadt wie Berlin. Wie soll das erst werden, wenn er in die Schule muss? Mama nimmt Rico also mit zu einem Schultest. Dort ist eine Frau, die nicht ganz verstehen will, warum Dreiecke vom Aussterben bedroht sind. Ob es am Ende doch die richtige Schule für Rico gibt, in der er so sein kann, wie er ist?

Curious listeners will discover how screwdrivers tighten screws using different kinds of tips. Additional text explains how screws are simple machines used to fasten objects together.

Introducing a common tool. Students will see how levels indicate whether objects are flat or straight.

Lily wants a new bike. And a new raincoat. And ice cream. But how many of these things does she need? As Lily and her dad drive around town, Lily soon discovers that wants and needs are different things. She picks out which things people have to have. She might even remind her dad that he doesn't need root beer!

Simple text describes a lightning storm to young listeners. Pair this nonfiction title with its companion fiction story, Hiding from Lightning.

How can you describe clouds? This book examines different types of clouds - noticing color, size, and thickness. Pair this nonfiction title with its companion fiction book, Into the Clouds.

A huge dinosaur stomps around on two legs. It hunts with sharp teeth and claws. Its head is large, but its arms are tiny. Was that a tyrannosaurus? Or was it an allosaurus? These dinosaurs looked similar, but they were very different. Listen to this book to become an expert at telling these look-alikes apart!

Explore the effects of wind on leaves, sailboats, umbrellas, and kites. Pair this nonfiction title with its fiction companion book, A Windy Day.

A dog needs to be walked, brushed, and fed. Early listeners can explore ways to care for a pet in this easily accessible text. Pairs with the fiction book My Pet.

Where do apples come from? Look at an apple seed, tree, blossom, and finally fruit. Pair this title with its fiction companion book, Emily's Pumpkin.

Perfect for beginner readers and preschoolers just learning their sounds. Letters make sounds that grow into words. Like the letter Q for quilt, each one weaves into the next, in perfect patterns that make the language we speak. Come learn with us!

Why is it hot in one part of the world and chilly in another? Listeners will learn the ins and outs of climate in this book. Accessible text shows different climate conditions and encourages students to think about and engage with the idea of climate and what kind of climate exists where they live.