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Did you know that you have a little bit of dinosaur in you? And it’s your cousin’s fault. She dared you to pitch a peanut high in the air and catch it in your mouth. You didn’t know it had a nitrogen atom that used to be in the egg of a Hadrosaurus. This humorous story follows a nitrogen atom as it journeys from dry bones to your skull–and beyond!

The official White House menorah is a symbol of strength and perseverance against seemingly insurmountable odds. It was created from a piece of reclaimed wood salvaged during a Truman-era renovation of the building. That beam of White House wood sat in storage for seventy years, through thirteen different presidents. It might have been destroyed, but instead it waited for its new purpose. And so, in 2022, it was transformed into a menorah that will shine its beams of light every year, celebrating the resilience and permanence of Jewish people in America and abroad.

El 7 de noviembre de 2020, Kamala Harris, una senadora de California, se convirtió en la primera mujer y la primera persona afroamericana y surasiática-estadounidense en ser elegida para la vicepresidencia. Si bien su nominación para este puesto no fue inesperada, su ascenso al protagonismo nacional estuvo lleno de giros y obstáculos inesperados. Después de reprobar su primer examen de oposición para convertirse en abogada, lo intentó de nuevo y lo aprobó.

Sonia Sotomayor es la primera jueza latina en la Corte Suprema en la historia de los Estados Unidos, pero su trayectoria no fue fácil. Ella tuvo que superar numerosos obstáculos y desafíos en el camino, como recibir un diagnóstico de diabetes a los siete años. Pero no dejó que eso le impidiera alcanzar su sueño e inspirar a los niños de todo el mundo a trabajar duro y tener fe en sí mismos.

¿Soy astrológicamente compatible con mi crush? ¿Qué pasa si no me identifico con mi signo? ¿Mercurio retrógrado es TAN malo como dicen? ¿Cómo puedo sanar mi relación conmigo mismx? ¿Me puedo cortar el pelo en Luna llena? Si alguna vez te hiciste alguna de estas preguntas, si sientes que estás conectadx con algo más grande que tú y, sobre todo, si crees en la magia, ¡este libro es para ti!

Lexi and Her Unicorn Glitter Puff and Fairy Friends Have Fun is about Lexi and how she travels around with her unicorn Glitter Puff and fairy friends. They always laugh, make cakes, visit amazing places, and experience so much fun. The roses taste like chocolate, and kangaroos are seen in the clouds. They even turn a mean troll into a sweet troll.

Can humans save a species from extinction? Yes! With patience, persistence, and a full dose of hope. This is the heartbreaking tale of a Galápagos giant tortoise species that was almost extinct, the herculean task of conservation work by scientists and volunteers, and a heartwarming tale of hope for our planet.

In this audiobook, we will dive into both alligators and crocodiles, in much greater detail. Not only will we look at exactly what alligators and crocodiles are, but we will also compare both their differences and similarities. There are two separate chapters on fun facts for both alligators and crocodiles. Lastly, there is a chapter covering the most famous alligators and crocodiles as mascots, and in film, animation, and comics. There is truly something for everyone inside. Kids of all ages will find out just how much fun learning about animals can be!

Many people often use the terms “ape” and “monkey” interchangeably. In fact, many people will also refer to apes as monkeys and likewise refer to monkeys as apes. While it is important to note that apes and monkeys are both considered primates, they have many definite differences. The easiest and quickest way to tell monkeys and apes apart is by looking for a tail. Most monkeys have tails, while all apes do not have tails. Apes tend to live longer than monkeys, and they are also normally larger than monkeys.

Join Amma and her boys as they travel to Shirdi, home to one of India's most celebrated saints - Sai Baba. Hear the story of one of the most loved and revered mystics. Walk around the neem tree that gave him shelter. Relish a few moments in Dwarka Mai, the dilapidated mosque that became his home. Visit Dhuni Mai, the ever-burning fire Sai Baba had lit, and receive his blessings. Hear stories of the countless miracles he performed as you pay respects at the Shri Samadhi Temple, where he rests.

Teaching beginning readers their ABCs using some sweet to eat treats.

This book may look little on the outside, but it's got a lot of animal facts on the inside!

Todos tenemos momentos en los que nos vendría bien un poco de ayuda. Algunos son pequeños, como cuando nos tenemos que levantar para ir a la escuela o queremos llevárnosla bien con un hermano. Otros son grandes, como cuando queremos ayudar a salvar el mundo y sus animales (en especial los perezosos). Pero con la ayuda de Dios, encontramos la fuerza que necesitamos para superar los momentos más difíciles. Emme Muñiz comparte sus oraciones diarias para que las familias en todo el mundo encuentren la paz y el poder de la fe.

This is an amazing book about what you are doing wrong and what you should change in order to have Luck, Money, Love and Health Each Day of your life. Yes, you could have it all in your life and all you need to do to achieve it is change your behavior and your attitude to things and people around you. These are the secrets that have been known from just a very few people since ancient times. They work. Try them for yourself. This Book Gives Answers to the Questions: How to Stop Bad Things Happening to You; What to do When Life Makes You Feel Defeated and The Rules of the Universe You Need ...

Did you know that you have a little bit of dinosaur in you? And it’s your brother’s fault. That egg fight meant there were only two eggs left and one of them had a carbon atom that used to be in the bones of a Spinosaurus. This humorous story follows a carbon atom as it journeys from dry bones to your spinal column–and beyond!

In 1818, Jeannette Power, a young French woman moved to Sicily and fell in love with the Mediterranean Sea and the Argonauta Argo octopus, the weirdest octopus on Earth. At the time, though, the only way to study a marine animal was if it was dead on land. That wasn’t good enough. Jeannette wanted to study this creature alive. She had many questions: did it create its own shell, how did it reproduce, what did it eat, and did it know she was watching? She knew that careful observation was the only way to answer her questions.

La deuxième histoire de la série "Quelqu'un pour maman !" est "Un loup-garou pour maman !" Le petit Mahari est de retour. Sa première tentative pour trouver l'amour pour sa mère ne s'est pas si bien passée.

Una de las activistas chilenas más influyentes a nivel global, Julieta Martínez, creadora de la plataforma Tremendas, nos explica en este emocionante ensayo autobiográfico por qué a los diez años salió a la calle a protestar, por qué encontró en el activismo una razón de ser, por qué está convencida de que el mundo puede mejorar y por qué no se deja apabullar frente a las injusticias—como la desigualdad de género— y calamidades—como el cambio climático- a las que asisten las nuevas generaciones.

This book supports children who experienced chronic, complex, and generational trauma in unique ways to normalize and validate their feelings. It provides a therapeutic tool to clinicians to engage with the child while doing the trauma work in the therapy room.

Who holds the world record triple jump record - for bullfrogs? Rosie, the Ribeter. She set the record in May 1986 at 21 feet, five and three-quarter inches. Her record has stood for over 30 years. This is her story.