Great Kids

A working mother of six, who has homeschooled her own children for years, shows how any family can do it, with customized plans for every schedule, lifestyle, and educational goal.

How do you pick baseball’s GOATs? Is Sandy Koufax the greatest pitcher to take the mound? Is Ted Williams the greatest pure hitter the game has seen? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches.

Do you often regret the past and worry about the future? You are not alone. We live in a world of persistent noise – physical, emotional, and mental noise. Every hour, we are subjected to thousands of stimuli, positive and negative. And most of these are internally-generated. We are no longer free! The external stimuli are even more and just as impactful. Daily, most people face an unending stream of other people’s actions, opinions, and thoughts. There is absolutely no filter or respite for the mind of the average man. In social media, we have a constant source of unending triggers for...

Hundreds of studies have concluded that listening to bed time stories together also gives you a great opportunity to create warm, wonderful memories with them, cultivate their imagination, foster empathy, lower their stress levels, and encourage engagement and conversation between parent and child. And this is where Hannah Watson’s audiobook, The Magic Unicorn, comes in. This audiobook is a collection of short bed time stories that help your toddlers fall asleep and relax, so they can dream about great unicorn fantasies all night!

Everyone knows the story of Cinderella. In fact, many of us know a few different versions. But there are thousands of folk tales and hidden gems from every corner of the world that are timeless classics in their local communities that don’t have the same reach. Until now. This beautiful treasury has stories to make you laugh, gasp, join in with and learn from. Each tale is written by an expert storyteller from around the world.

Did you ever ask yourself: Did Mozart really write Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star aged 5? Who were Mozart’s greatest friends and enemies? Is it true that his biggest rival stole his work? and Why was he buried in a pauper’s grave? Find the answers to these and many more questions about one of the most well-loved musicians of all time in, Classical Giants: Mozart. Classical Giants brings to life the most famous composers in history, introducing them to children as real characters who lived and breathed on a real historical timeline. Take your child on a journey of discovery to learn, not ...

Although the adventurous Brim family are scattered around the world, they have one thing in common. It is the amazing Great Aunt Alicia and her two crazy Dalmatian dogs. But trying to find out what makes her tick is proving impossible. She always seems to be doing something scary somewhere else in the world. The adults just clam up when the kids ask questions! But could a breakthrough be just round the corner?

Young minds are constantly seeking direction and inspiration. But in today’s environment full of distractions, it’s not easy to find the right resource for what kids really need. That’s why this book is so timely. This book understands the hurdles kids face – the need for role models, the struggle with challenges, and the desire for meaningful connections. It’s the solution you’ve been looking for: a collection of 15 awe-inspiring stories from basketball legends, each a testament to overcoming adversity and achieving greatness.

Ancient pyramids can be flat-out dangerous! Ever since Stanley was flattened by a bulletin board, there are places he can get to that no one else can. So when Stanley receives a letter from an archaeologist, he travels by airmail to Egypt to help find an ancient treasure deep in the heart of a great pyramid. But what if even the flattest boy on earth can't wriggle out of this dark tomb - and the terrible mess he finds himself in?

Lacrosse has been called "the fastest game on two feet," and the game is only one part of the excitement. The stories behind some of the greatest lacrosse players in history are equally inspiring and fun to learn about. This book goes describes the early lives, careers, and unique talents of 10 great lacrosse players. Featured are a combination of men and women, and players from several different countries. Learn about how Jim Brown might be known as the best football player of all-time, but lacrosse was his first love and he is still considered an all-time lacrosse great. Or how Jen Adams ...

You don’t know what you’ve got until you leave it behind. The Great Escape, the third book in The Adventures of Lucky and Mr. Pickle series, closes out the first of three trilogies. Mr. Pickle has a scary experience at the vet, making him angry at Papa and Lucky. Shadow reminds him that they aren’t his real family. He’s adopted, and his real family is somewhere else. Shadow is shocked that her words prompt Mr. Pickle to run away and find them, kicking off a series of thrilling events. Once Lucky learns what’s happened, he sets off alone to track down his little brother before he ...

Larry Lion is a gossip and his friends teach him a positive lesson for it. Do-It-Duck finds a way to handle sadness. Brody Ant teaches us all how to think more positively, and Donald Dragon tells us how to stop worrying. Be amazed also at Frederick the Frog’s powerful carrot gun and laugh along with Molly Mouse with her classy ways. Do-It-Duck and Other Great Children’s Stories by Jay Rabbit has plenty of wisdom and fun for many of life’s situations, all packaged in fun bundles for children (and adult readers too!) to open, read and enjoy.

Did a major-league pitcher really hit a bird with a fastball in the middle of a game? What did a goat have to do with the Chicago Cubs not winning a championship for more than 70 years? Did Babe Ruth really point toward center field just before hitting a big home run in the 1932 World Series? Prepare to uncover the real stories behind these and other great baseball myths and legends!

A giant turkey is on the loose! Nate, the great detective, and his dog, Sludge, hear the news on the radio. But Nate doesn't want to take a case that everyone in town is on. Not even when Claude claims that he saw the turkey, then lost him in the woods. He holds up a turkey feather to prove it. Now Sludge wants the case. Claude wants Sludge, and off they go. Miles away...Nate's cousin Olivia Sharp - herself a detective - hears about the missing turkey on TV. Before he can say gobble, gobble, Olivia appears on Nate's doorstep.

A world being created from nothing. A boy facing a giant on the battlefield. A Savior giving all for the people He loves. The Bible is full of incredible true stories that not only enthrall listeners but also connect them to the original storyteller—God. Each story is about five minutes, perfect for sharing at the end of a class period or at the end of a long day when ready for bed.

The last thing 10-year-old Corey remembers (before the world as he knew it disappeared) was the searing pain in his head after falling while chasing his dog Molly into the woods. What happens next can't be explained as Corey wakes up and finds himself face-to-face with not one but two lions!

Learning doesn’t need to be boring, so we took the boring out and threw the fun in it! Learn multiplication the fun way with Math Funland with Multiplication: Level 3, where you will learn multiplication tables eight to 12! And if you want to practice more multiplication facts, check out Math Funland with Multiplication: Level 1 and Math Funland with Multiplication: Level 2!

In most sports the pinnacle is Wheaties-box notoriety. But in the world of pool, notoriety is the last thing a hustler desires. Such is the dilemma that faces one Danny Basavich, an affable, generously proportioned Jewish kid from Jersey, who flounders through high school until he discovers the one thing he excels at - the felt - and hits the road.

Rosamond has started a book club called Rosamond’s Ready Readers. But she claims there’s an evil page monster on the loose. This monster has ripped and ruined a page of the cookbook Rosamond uses to make treats for the club.

You’re hunting in the woods when a prize gobbler struts into a clearing. You raise your gun to aim. Do you have what it takes to bag this trophy turkey? Now is your chance to learn what you need to know about turkey hunting history, gear, techniques, safety, and more.