Early Child

In the winter of 1846, the Donner Party was stranded by heavy snows in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The pioneers endured bitter hardships and many of them died. But some survived, including eight-year-old Patty Reed, a girl filled with dignity and determination in the face of mortal danger. This is her story, as told by Dolly, the wooden doll she kept hidden in her dress.

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on Their Most Magical Adventure Yet! When a talking acorn appears on their front steps asking for help, three best friends discover that the legendary Paul Bunyan needs their assistance to save the Great Forest Festival. Perfect for early readers ages 6-9, this enchanting chapter book combines beloved American folklore with important life lessons about friendship, gratitude, and helping others. What Makes This Story Special: • Educational adventure that brings Paul Bunyan folklore to life in an age-appropriate way • Character development through individual ...

Discover the Magic of Learning with Imani, Tommy, and Maya! Join three curious friends on an unforgettable STEM adventure that will inspire young readers to dream big and build amazing things! When Imani, Tommy, and Maya discover a magical typewriter, they're whisked away to a crystal world where they must work together to solve an engineering challenge that will save an entire valley. Perfect for Ages 6-9 Ideal for Independent Reading & Read-Alouds What Makes This Book Special: • STEM Learning Made Fun - Children discover engineering concepts, problem-solving, and teamwork through ...

Copius embarks on a spiritual journey as he tries to escape the sadness and shame that result from the loss of his family and kingdom. He befriends John as a young boy, who he encounters fishing on the beach, and helps him to develop his talents and grow into a prosperous young man.

Would you like to discover, together with your kids, the secrets to smart economical choices in life? Ask Aiden the brave sailor. When his boat sinks off the shores of a distant kingdom, Aiden is captured by the guard and becomes the king's prisoner. The kingdom is going through difficult economic times, and the king is left helpless. Will Aiden's economic advice help the king to save his kingdom? Will Aiden win his freedom back? A must-have intriguing tale for children and their parents that will explain how simple economics really works.

Do you love children? Do you love music? If "Yes", then this is a book you should read! Early childhood learning is extremely important for later development. Music is the universal language and is also deeply connected with emotions. This is why quality introduction to music in early childhood is very important. The book describes principles and proven methods of how to introduce music to children. This approach is focused on children, which are 3 to 6 years old, and do not play an instrument yet. However, their musical skills are developed in an optimal way in order to allow them to play ...

What could be worse than getting sick and missing a fun night out at the theatre? Having to spend a boring evening at home with a grandfather who would rather sit on the sofa and read the newspaper than play games. Although Annie’s grandfather doesn’t want to play Candyland or Chutes and Ladders, he offers her something much better—the story of the Chess kingdom, a fascinating place where two kings and two queens fight for power and a small army of girl foot soldiers have the opportunity to become princesses if they reach can the castle of the other king. Before long, Annie is caught ...

The spirit of an ancient witch haunts the woods outside Millsboro, Delaware. For two hundred years children have heard warnings about the old woman who would steal you away if you roamed her woods. What if the stories are true? What if she's still out there? Gifted child psychic Maggie Mumford is sure she is and is determined to stop her. But what would you do if you lost your child? It's a terrible question to even consider. Mollie Kehonk had to face a furture without her daughters in it. When the opportunity to snatch them back from the cold hand of death requires her to turn her back on ...

Dive into an unforgettable underwater adventure that teaches children the power of teamwork, problem-solving, and celebrating differences! When magical puddles start singing on their front steps, best friends Imani, Tommy, and Maya discover they're needed for an extraordinary rescue mission. Through Maya's mysterious family heirloom—a magical fishing bowl—the children are transported to a stunning underwater realm where sea creatures desperately need their help preparing for the Great Underwater Feast. Perfect for ages 6-9, this enchanting early chapter book combines thrilling adventure...

Fancy Nancy is ready for the spotlight! Fancy Nancy and her best friend, Bree, couldn’t be more excited about their upcoming dance show. After all, it’s all about mermaids - and who knows how to be a fancy, glamorous mermaid better than Fancy Nancy herself? But when another ballerina wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck playing a dreary, dull tree. Can Nancy bring fancy flair to her role, even though it isn’t the one she wanted? And when disaster strikes right before the big ballet, who will step in to steal the spotlight?

Meet unforgettable people and animals in the What a Character! Notable Lives from History series as you enjoy 10 real stories within each book!

What Shall We Do Today? A Space Adventure Perfect for classroom read-alouds and early readers ages 6-9! Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya on an exciting educational adventure celebrating five special days at once! When the children embark on a school field trip to a space exhibition, they discover the wonders of International Day of Human Space Flight while enjoying grilled cheese sandwiches, sampling licorice, embracing their wild side, and making time to read. In this engaging story for elementary readers: Children learn about Yuri Gagarin's historic first ...

Dive into a Magical Adventure That Teaches Environmental Responsibility and Healthy Habits! Perfect for Ages 6-9 Educational Fantasy Adventure Early Chapter Book Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya in their most exciting adventure yet! When a mysterious shell portal appears on their front steps, these three best friends are whisked away to an enchanting underwater world where vegetables grow like trees and sea turtles need their help. What Makes This Book Special: ✅ Environmental Education Made Fun - Children learn about ocean conservation, plastic pollution, and recycling through magical ...

WHITE CAT BLACK CAT - The Hunter ******************************************** One hot summer day, in front of the fan The white cat was sweating as only cats can When outside the window he suddenly spied A tiny bird chirping on the other side. The cat stretched hard, from his back to his front, And thought, “What a great day to go out and hunt!”

Follow the adventures of Chompy the shark and his best friends (Jilly the jellyfish, Buzz the swordfish, Slick the seal, and Flashy the starfish). Chompy didn't always have friends, because most of the sea creatures were afraid of him. Find out how he made friends!

You’re not broken, you’re battling a childhood script that was never yours to begin with. Until you reconnect with your inner child, your adult self will always be chasing peace it can’t find. The main reason you haven't realized your true potential and accomplished your dreams is that you have a poor relationship with your inner child. You’re split off from this little person that was you many years ago. When you divide yourself this way, you’re never really whole, and these two parts of you are always working against one another. You think you’re an adult, guiding your life ...

The Ranger's Apprentice origin story fans have been waiting for. Before they became the most famous Ranger in the land and the hard-working Ranger Commandant, Halt and Crowley were young friends determined to change the world. The scheming Baron Morgarath is drawing other power-hungry knights and barons to his banner. King Oswald is wasting away, and, if gossip can be believed, Prince Duncan is causing havoc in the north.

The goal of this book is to hand you easy-to-implement ideas that can help you get fully enrolled in your early childhood program, with a waiting list. And not just any old ideas - these are the 77 best ideas and strategies we use consistently. Kris Murray has helped hundreds of owners grow their enrollment by 15 to 300 percent in just a few months, so it’s possible for you too. In fact, she has included some of their case studies and results from using the ideas in this book, to provide you with proof and inspiration.

Following the recent death of her father, dressmaker Peyton Moses and her mother, Tracy, face a financial crisis as they struggle to keep their family business open during the depression. When economic relief comes by way of a Madam from a local brothel who offers to patronize their services, Tracy cruelly turns the woman away instead. But Peyton is desperate to do anything in order to survive despite her mother's pride. So, she seeks out the Madam and agrees to do business with her without her mother's knowledge or approval. And it doesn't take long for someone to start holding her ...

You’ll be amazed to discover the incredible leaps humanity made and how each ancient civilization flourished. Learn more about the culture, achievements, and religions of some of the world’s most famous civilizations. You will be surprised to learn just how much the six ancient civilizations in this audiobook had in common, despite being thousands of miles apart or even thousands of years apart! And you’ll be amazed when you hear how much their cultures have shaped our own societies today.