Nonfiction Chapter

At sea, captains need to know their ships’ location at all times or risk crashing into unseen dangers. Since people first took to the seas, the stars have been useful for measuring latitude - or position relative to north and south. But up until the 18th century, there was no accurate way to measure longitude - or position relative to east and west. Countless seamen were lost because they didn’t know they had sailed into dangerous waters. To encourage the invention of an accurate method for measuring longitude, the British monarchy offered the Longitude Prize in 1714.

Long ago, God created the heavens and the earth in seven days. He created humans in his own image.

With the first ice - a skim on a sheep pail so thin it breaks when touched - one family's winter begins in earnest. Next comes ice like panes of glass. And eventually, skating ice! Take a literary skate over field ice and streambed, through sleeping orchards and beyond. The first ice, the second ice, the third ice...perfect ice...the last ice.... Twelve kinds of ice are carved into twenty nostalgic vignettes, illustrated in elegantly scratched detail by the award-winning Barbara McClintock.

Do you like to read poems? Would you like to read some lovely poems to your kids? Do you enjoy laughing? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this You Are Loved poem book is for you. From the author of the Charlie the Cavalier children's book series comes another sweet collection of poems that are perfect for fun and enjoyable moments of listening with children.

We all have moments every day where we can use a little help. Some are small, like waking up for school or getting along with a sibling. Others are big, like helping to save the planet and all its creatures - especially sloths! But asking God for help always brings us the strength to get through anything.

You are a parent, and that is the most demanding job in the world by far! The world is constantly changing, and you have to be vigilant just to stay one step ahead. Raising a strong, confident, and courageous child is no easy job with the influence of social media and other people on your child. But it's much easier than you think once you know the right tips and secrets. You've probably heard the parable in Matthew 7:24-27 about the wise man building his house on the rock. No rain, floods, or winds could make the house fall because it was built on rock.

Enjoy introducing your child's first prayers. Celebrating the journey of growing and developing your walk with the Lord throughout life, with your friends and family. We build caring families through creative stories. Our mission is to transform how families support positive mental health.

In LBB Ward’s delightful classic, Professor Aquius Botanicus Angelicus of the Planet Quantia arrives in an emergency landing, much to the shock of Zak, Ivy and Ziggy the dog, on Earth. He must find 100% pure water to fuel his Bubble Craft and enlists their help.

The Gift That I Can Give is a heartwarming story from Kathie Lee Gifford of how all children have something they can do today to make a difference. Whether it is being kind, giving a family member an extra-big squeeze, visiting someone who is sick, or cheering on a friend, this story will inspire children, leading them to want to hear it again and again. Kathie Lee Gifford is a trusted voice who feels like a friend for countless people.

Whether you're new to chess or a Grandmaster, there's something for everyone in chess phenom Oliver Boydell's new book of 64 chess tips, How a King Plays. At only 11-years-old, Boydell has already been both a National Chess Champion and a New York City Chess Champion who's competed at numerous major scholastic chess events since he started playing at the age of five. Now, Boydell is lending his talents to the book as he shares some of his best tips that helped him become a star.

Aprender a Convivir Escuchando Cuentos es una antología de cuentos, poemas, coplas, trabalenguas y adivinanzas. Fue pensada para ser utilizada como un recurso con los más chiquitos, fundamentalmente en la construcción de habilidades sociales. Es mi esperanza que con la guía de docentes, padres, abuelos o adultos referentes, niños y niñas emprendan a través del relato, el juego sonoro y las palabras un verdadero viaje de intercambios, placer, representación y expresión de ideas y sentimientos que los ayude a crecer felices y comunicativos.

God’s Power in Me is an interactive 52-day devotional that encourages young listeners eight to 12 to break free from negative thinking and focus on the positive truths of who God made them to be. Through daily devotions paired with a 90-second affirmation kids can say aloud every day, listeners will grow closer to God and learn to challenge the personal doubts that might be holding them back.

Each food has its own special flavor. Why is it so easy for you to tell so many foods apart?

A comic book style depiction of great stories from the Bible. Stories from both the Old and New Testaments are included. The stories are: "The Creation", "Adam and Eve", "Cain and Abel", "Abraham's Sacrifice", "Jacob and Esau", "The Coat of Many Colors", "Joseph in Egypt", "The Burning Bush", "Escape from Egypt", "The Ten Commandments", "The Battle of Jericho", "The Wisdom of Solomon", "Jonah and the Whale", "Daniel in the Lions' Den", "The Three Wisemen", "The Good Samaritan", "The Prodigal Son", "The Crucifixion", and "The Ascension and Pentecost".

Continue the journey of discovery with Smarty, Volume 5, by iMindsJNR. A compilation of six diverse topics across our six junior categories, in this volume you will learn about the history of hieroglyphs, the life of dinosaurs, the art of Impressionism, the history and times of Julius Caesar, the importance of the printing press, and the facts about whales.

Twos, fives, tens - there are lots of ways to count! Count forward and backward, add and subtract, and practice skip counting with colorful crayons. What other ways can you count? Encourage listeners to create art inspired by the numbers all around them.

Cada año miles de voluntarios protegen los nidos de las tortugas marinas en vías de extinción. Aunque los números realmente no se conocen, se estima que la supervivencia de las tortugas marinas desde la incubación hasta la adultez puede ser tan baja como 1 entre 1,000 o menos. Los integrantes del equipo de Tortugas hacen todo lo que pueden para incrementar las probabilidades de supervivencia para los huevos puestos en "su" playa. Ellos pasan su verano vigilando y cuidando los nidos.

Como los humanos, los animales pueden enfermarse o lastimarse. Las personas visitan a los doctores. Alas mascotas las llevan con los veterinarios. ¿Qué les pasa a los animales salvajes cuando están lastimados, enfermos, o son huérfanos? La mayoría de las veces, llamamos a los rehabilitadores de los animales salvajespara que los rescaten.

El pelaje, las plumas y las escamas son cubiertas de protección o pieles que tienen los animales. Los animales utilizan su piel para mantenerse secos y calientes, protegerse, esconderse o incluso para advertir a otros animales que deben mantenerse alejados. Después de Las narices de los animales, Las orejas de los animales; Las colas de los animales; Los ojos de los animales; Las bocas de los animales (NSTA/CBC Outstanding Trade Science Award) y Las patas de los animales, Mary Holland continúa con su serie....

Las narices vienen de todo tipo de formas y tamaños para ajustarse a la perfección a su animal particular. La mayoría de los animales utilizan sus narices no solo para respirar, ¡el sentido del olfato les ayuda a encontrar comida, una pareja o incluso a saber cuándo el peligro está cerca!