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It's NOT the Stork: A Book about Girls, Boys, Babies,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harris, Robie H. / Emberley, Michael, PUBLISHER: Candlewick Press (MA), From the expert team behind IT'S PERFECTLY NORMAL and IT'S SO AMAZING comes a book for younger children about their bodies -- a resource that parents, teachers, librarians, health care providers, and clergy can use with ease and confidence. Young children are curious about almost everything, especially their bodies. And young children are not afraid to ask questions. What makes me a girl? What makes me a boy? Why are some parts of girls' and boys' bodies the same and why are some parts different? How was I made? Where do babies come from? Is it true that a stork brings babies to mommies and daddies? IT'S NOT THE STORK helps answer these endless and perfectly normal questions that preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary school children ask about how they began. Through lively, comfortable language and sensitive, engaging artwork, Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley address readers in a reassuring way, mindful of a child's healthy desire for straightforward information. Two irresistible cartoon characters, a curious bird and a squeamish bee, provide comic relief and give voice to the full range of emotions and reactions children may experience while learning about their amazing bodies. Vetted and approved by science, health, and child development experts, the information is up-to-date, age-appropriate, and scientifically accurate, and always aimed at helping kids feel proud, knowledgeable, and comfortable about their own bodies, about how they were born, and about the family they are part of.

The Field Guide to Prehistoric Life

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lambert, David / Diagram Group, PUBLISHER: Facts on File, Providing definitive answers for inquisitive minds, 101 Questions & Answers is the perfect resource to help satisfy young readers' questions about vehicles, weather, dinosaurs, their own bodies, and hundreds of other topics -- questions, in fact, that often leave adults stumped Imaginative Illustrations Explain Topics in the Physical and Natural Sciences Filled with incredibly clear, colorful drawings and diagrams, each volume uses a fun question-and-answer format to explain 101 popular topics in the physical and natural sciences. The imaginative illustrations and simple text let readers investigate the world like a scientist would, probing and peering into places normally unseen: inside elaborate machines, beneath the Earth's crust, into the inner workings of their own bodies, even back 100 million years ago to the age of the dinosaurs. By showing clearly and creatively how the world around them works, 101 Questions & Answers sends young students on the exciting road of scientific inquiry and discovery. This volume allows readers to follow the evolution and development of organic life as it progressed from the depths of the sea to the continents to the skies.

Storms

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goin, Miriam Busch, PUBLISHER: National Geographic Society, Storms are SCARY But it's cool to understand what's going on when Mother Nature gets angry. Why does the wind howl? Why does it rain for days? How do rivers overflow? Thunder and lightening, monsoons, hurricanes, tornadoes...the facts and photos in this book will blow you away

Women in Medieval Times

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: MacDonald, Fiona, PUBLISHER: Peter Bedrick Books, "The Other Half of History" explores an aspect of history that is often overlooked - the history of women. This fascinating book looks at the lives of women in medieval Europe. In the eyes of the law, women were children, to be guarded and controlled. Motherhood was their main purpose in life. The Church also taught that women were dangerous and sinful. On the other hand, wives helped their husbands in the fields and in workshops, and many nuns and abbesses were respected for their wisdom and learning. Although women rarely gained power without the support of men, a few noblewomen used their position to play a part in the political struggles and battles of medieval Europe.

How Birds Fly

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kalman, Bobbie, PUBLISHER: Crabtree Publishing Company, There are more than different species of birds in the world Birds Up Close introduces young readers to fascinating bird facts answering questions about the aerial abilities of birds, their magnificent plumage, and astounding hunting prowess. Spectular full-color photos feature intriguing birds that live in forests, deserts, grasslands, and on water. Detailed illustrations help explain the mechanics of flight in a simple, clear way. Making a safe landing can be difficult for some seabirds. If the wind is not cooperating, they often crashland risking injury to their feet and legs. How Birds Fly uses detailed illustrations to help explain the dynamics of lift and thrust which keeps birds in the air. Also explored is: -- the nature of bird anatomy -- the role of feathers in flying -- why hummingbirds hover and why birds migrate in a V-formation -- the evolution of birds and the man-made dangers they face

The Amazing Octopus

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kalman, Bobbie / Sjonger, Rebecca / Reiach, Margaret Amy, PUBLISHER: Crabtree Publishing Company, A fascinating portrayal of the complex relationships between ocean plants and animals, and their diverse habitats. Octopuses have captivated people's imagination for centuries. Young readers will be intrigued to discover how these tentacled animals move through water, how they hunt, how they use camouflage and other protection measures, and why octopuses are importance in oceans around the world.

A Time to Embrace

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kingsbury, Karen, PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, Their whole life together has been a series of miracles. Can they really hope for more? After overcoming a crisis in their marriage, Abby and John Reynolds are experiencing a season of joy and restoration. For the first time in years they're making time to enjoy life and embrace each other. And John loves his coaching job...at least he did until high-school politics make him wonder if it's time to quit. As they wrestle with that situation, something greater rocks their world. A car accident causes Abby and John to suddenly face a future they never imagined--all because of one teen's thoughtlessness. Fumbling for forgiveness and hoping for a miracle, they must remember what is important and cling to that above all else. God is moving mightily in their lives...if they can just hold on to Him and each other. The second novel in Karen Kingsbury's celebrated series about the resiliency of love, the power of commitment, and the amazing faithfulness of God.

The Adventure Begins

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ellis, Judith / Fanning, Rosita / Chant, Loren, PUBLISHER: Wonder Whales, First in a new series of ocean adventures starring four environmentally-hip whales providing values-driven, educational entertainment for kids. -- More than 40 titles planned, with more possible, for an on-going series. -- TV network-interest in a children's animation series based on the books, possible movie deal, and CD-ROM interactive games. -- "Pod Pals" Club with newsletter, premium gifts, exclusive merchandise, and contests. Welcome to the world of the Wonder Whales, where four smart young whales travel the globe to protect their ocean home and the earth for all of us. Although they come from different backgrounds and places, they share a common goal of solving problems with highly creative, non-violent solutions that children will love. Each of the Wonder Whales has a positive motto that matches its nickname taken from its Latin species name. The series focuses on teaching children to expand their appreciation of themselves; each other; their family; education; and the environment. A picture book for younger readers and an educational tool for those aged 9 and up.

Blow Up (arretrati)

Blow Up Numeri arretrati (alcuni esauriti e introvabili) in vendita a 4 Euro cadauno Numeri doppi 5 Euro Spedizione (raccomandata) Euro 5, anche per più oggetti sino a 2 Kg. di peso. Ottime condizioni Blow Up #29 (Ottobre ) Blow Up #31 (Dicembre ) Blow Up #33 (Febbraio ) Blow Up #34 (Marzo ) Blow Up #36 (Maggio ) Blow Up #40 (Settembre Blow Up #42 (Novembre ) Blow Up #43 (Dicembre ) Blow Up #45 (Febbraio ) Blow Up #46 (Marzo ) Blow Up #47 (Aprile ) Blow Up #48 (Maggio ) Blow Up #49 (Giugno ) Blow Up # (Luglio/Agosto ) Blow Up #52 (Settembre ) Blow Up #53 (Ottobre ) Blow Up #54 (Novembre ) Blow Up #55 (Dicembre ) Blow Up #56 (Gennaio ) Blow Up #58 (Marzo ) Blow Up #59 (Aprile ) Blow Up #61 (Giugno ) Blow Up #64 (Settembre ) Blow Up #65 (Ottobre ) Blow Up #67 (Dicembre ) Blow Up #69 (Febbraio ) Blow Up #70 (Marzo ) Blow Up #71 (Aprile ) Blow Up # (Luglio/Agosto ) Blow Up #78 (Novembre ) Blow Up #79 (Dicembre ) Blow Up #81 (Febbraio ) Blow Up #83 (Aprile ) Blow Up #84 (Maggio ) Blow Up # (Luglio/Agosto ) Blow Up #88 (Settembre ) Blow Up #89 (Ottobre ) Blow Up #90 (Novembre ) Blow Up #91 (Dicembre ) Blow Up #92 (Gennaio ) Blow Up #93 (Febbraio ) Blow Up #94 (Marzo ) Blow Up #95 (Aprile ) Blow Up #96 (Maggio ) Blow Up #97 (Giugno ) Blow Up # (Luglio/Agosto ) Blow Up #100 (Settembre ) Blow Up #102 (Novembre ) Blow Up #105 (Febbraio ) Blow Up #107 (Aprile ) Blow Up #108 (Maggio ) Blow Up #109 (Giugno ) Blow Up # (Luglio/Agosto ) Blow Up #112 (Settembre ) Blow Up #113 (Ottobre ) Blow Up #114 (Novembre ) Blow Up #115 (Dicembre ) Blow Up #117 (Febbraio ) Blow Up #118 (Marzo ) Blow Up #121 (Giugno ) Blow Up # (Luglio/Agosto ) Blow Up #124 (Settembre ) Blow Up # (Luglio/Agosto ) Blow Up # 160 (Settembre ) Blow Up # 161 (Ottobre ) Blow Up # 162 (Novembre ) Blow Up # 163 (Dicembre ) Blow Up # 164 (Gennaio )

Our Birthing from Within Keepsake Journal

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: England, Pam, PUBLISHER: Birthing from Within Books, Children delight in reading about their own births and other family stories; they love looking at old family photos and are especially entertained by drawings made by their own parents. That's why every parent will find the KEEPSAKE JOURNAL irresistable - 278 pages to instruct, inspire, and record your innermost thoughts and dreams. There are pages to journal what you are learning in your childbirth classes and highlights from your prenatal appointments. There is a section just for dads. There are pages that correspond to favorite exercises from the BIRTHING FROM WITHIN book, pages for drawing, and pages to record your birth story and postpartum anecdotes.

Expecting Trouble: What Expectant Parents Should Know about

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Strong, Thomas H. / Strong, Jr., PUBLISHER: New York University Press, In this controversial volume, Dr. Strong dispels widespread misconceptions about the effectiveness of prenatal care in its current form and explains how mothers themselves may influence the course and outcome of their pregnancies to a greater degree than do their obstetricians. He provides specific questions that parents should be asking their health care providers to ensure that they and their babies receive the best care possible.

Yesterday When They Were Young: Life in the Dutch Fork

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, Elwood, PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, 'Yesterday When They Were Young' is a true magnificent love story from a time and place where the men were gallant, the women were courageous and marriage was forever. The story is told through the insights of their letters; his from the front lines of the war and hers from the home front. From their letters you will relive what they and countless other families went through. You will be able to feel their thoughts through their words and you will be able to feel their joy through their smiles, and yes, you will feel their sadness through their tears. Their life was simple but their love was true. They had to do what they had to do

The Eyes of Heaven

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cooper, Beverley, PUBLISHER: Scirocco Drama, Late night, on a lonely Huron County road, fifteen-year-old Eloise Bernhardt has an extraordinary encounter that changes her life forever - This is a story of a mother and her teenaged daughter who have lost their way, and how they are fighting their way back to loving each other. It's a story that questions what we believe in, examines how we judge each other, and asks: What is out there, beyond the stars? Eloise and her mother, Glen are struggling mightily with the recent death of the man who was both husband and father. Problems escalate for mother and daughter alike when Eloise returns home late one night after a gravel-pit party with some high school friends. Shaken and dishevelled, she tells her mother she saw big glowing light hovering above the ground that momentarily took possession of her. Eloise's improbable tale makes headlines in the local newspaper after a reporter talks to her under false pretences. What follows, for Eloise and her mother and for their whole community is funny, touching, and inspiring.

From Reform to Revolution: The Demise of Communism in China

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pei, Minxin, PUBLISHER: Harvard University Press, The demise of communism in the former Soviet Union and the massive political and economic changes in China are the stunning transformations of our century. Two central questions are emerging: Why did different communist systems experience different patterns of transition? Why did partial reforms in the Soviet Union and China turn into revolutions?

The Invisible Thread: A Portrait of Jewish American Women

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bletter, Diana / Grinkler, Lori / Grinker, Lori, PUBLISHER: Jewish Publication Society of America, A unique and vibrant portrait of 60 women, which explores how they blend their faith and/or sense of Jewishness with their lives, their families, their expectations, and their commitments. Includes 120 black and white photographs.

The Impressionists: The Origins of Modern Painting

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Salvi, Francesco / Salvi, Fransesco / Galante, L. R., PUBLISHER: Peter Bedrick Books, The art world of the nineteenth century Paris was thrown into turmoil when a group of young painters first exhibited their work. The "Impressionists," as they have came to be known, revolutionized painting, portraying contemporary city life and depicting nature in a completely new way. The Impressionists caused controversy with their revolt against traditional painting methods, their extraordinary new techniques and styles, and their way of life in the cafes of Paris and in the French countryside. This book presents their stories and the work that made them famous. It describes their personal life and their relationships with each other, and their difficulties with official institutions and the conservative art world of the time. It also analyses their techniques, materials and subjects which ushered in a whole new way of looking at the world. Featuring the life and work of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cezanne, Pissaro, Sisley, Morisot, Cassatt, Guillaumin, and Caillebotte.

The Town House in Georgian London

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stewart, Rachel, PUBLISHER: Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, Stepping away from conventional analyses of materials or style and into the previously unexplored world of the house owner, this book takes a fresh look at both the social, as well as the architectural, importance of the 18th-century London town house. Drawing on rich and entertaining evidence--both documentary and anecdotal--Rachel Stewart explores why, and how, so many people pursued life in the city. She not only discusses some of the major architects of the day and their most famous buildings, but she also uncovers what occupants of town houses thought about their property; why and how they chose or built their houses; how they paid for them, used them, decorated them, and disposed of them; and what uses it had for them beyond simple accommodation.

I Wonder When?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Salzmann, Mary Elizabeth, PUBLISHER: SandCastle, Simple answers to everyday questions -- Large type -- Easy-to-follow layout; text appears at same place on every page -- Print separated from photos -- Simple adjectives, adverbs -- Digraphs, consonant blends, diphthongs -- Multisyllabic and compound words -- Inflectional endings -- Introduces complex and compound sentences, and a glossary -- Word repetition reinforces learning -- Photos assist reader with word recognition and reflect multicultural diversity

Ancient Greece

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: MacDonald, Fiona, PUBLISHER: Kingfisher, Did you ever wonder why were the Olympics held, or how we know what we know about Ancient Greece? All your questions are answered in Curious Kids Guides: Ancient Greece.

A Road Beyond the Suffering: An Experiential Journey Through

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rader, Dick A. / Rader, Sue, PUBLISHER: Providence House Publishers, A Road Beyond the Suffering contains moving letters written back and forth between husband and wife, Dick and Sue Rader. After their missionary career in Africa was cut short due to Sue's lengthy illness, their twenty years of marriage slowly began to unravel as they tried to adjust to their new lifestyle in America. In these letters about Job, Dick and Sue express their inner struggles with God's goodness, justice, and power in the context of their own life-changing experiences. Through writing to each other, Dick and Sue not only discovered that God is persistently trying "to turn back his (man's) soul from the pit, that the light of life may shine on him" (Job ), but they also found that God was healing their relationship with each other.

The Trophy Wives: A Novel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Parker, Charmaine R., PUBLISHER: Strebor Books International, LLC, Three trophy wives explore ways of finding satisfaction beyond their boring marriages--until a mysterious woman joins their circle and threatens to undo their perfect lives. Shayla, Kyle, and Amber have a lot in common: stunning good looks, college educations, rich husbands, and--despite their affluent lifestyles--dissatisfaction with their lives. Each feels there is a void in her dream relationship and begins to seek fulfillment beyond the routine of a trophy wife. The three often draw support from each other, but despite their close-knit relationship, each has her own secret she's not willing to share. So when another woman, Terra, befriends the trio, they start to wonder whether she's a sincere new member of their club or whether she has her own special agenda... As the skeletons in their closets start to come out, Shayla, Kyle, and Amber discover that glamorous looks and coveted worlds cannot shield them from the realities of life. Discover what happens when scandal meets suspense among these smart, rich--yet vulnerable--women.

Beattie and Davidson

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rinder, Lawrence / Humphrey, David, PUBLISHER: Smart Art Press, Text by lawrence Rinder and David Humphrey. This collaborative duo have been creating paintings and collages together since , and their works display an improvisational abandon -- each inspiring the other to new heights. Moving from the representational to the abstract to the cartoon-like, Beattie and Davidson's tandem approach blurs all sense of traditional authorship, and locates its aesthetic instead in their impulsively crafted partnership.

A Furious Place

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hardie, Kerry, PUBLISHER: Gallery Books, Kerry Hardie's first collection makes maps of places familiar to her. "These days I want to trace/ the shapes of every townland in this valley". Her maps are scrutinized and filled with characters -- a young woman considers her childless state, a farm girl remembers home, a husband reflects upon his wife facing an operation, a daughter-in-law regrets her jealousy. These, and other people, are recorded in their own landscapes which, in turn, permeate their lives and ease them. Other poems dwell on the hardships and lessons of a punishing illness -- her own. Hardie's defiant gestures offer insights into experience. Her insistent, necessary reports achieve "some other country. To be entered/ like sorrow, and passed through". Kerry Hardie was born in Singapore in and grew up in County Down, Ireland.

Jamie's Way: Stories for Worship and Family Devotion

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harriss, Susan C., PUBLISHER: Cowley Publications, These twenty stories are for parents, teachers, and clergy who seek contemporary material to share with children. Based on New Testament passages, these lively parables help children ask their own questions about God, prayer, and the Christian life. The reading levels for this volume advance from age four through age fourteen, and each story concludes with discussion questions and prayers. Harriss also provides a valuable introduction to faith development in children.

A World of Ways to Say I Do: Wedding Vows, Readings, Poems,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: BenShea, Noah / BenShea, Jordan, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Companies, The words we choose with which to say "I do" reflect a couple's individual love and expresses their innermost hopes for what their marriage and commitment will be for their lifetime. Today's modern bride and groom want to incorporate tradition, eloquence, and faithful promises into their vows, and this beautiful book offers ideas and inspirations for incorporating meaningful words and thoughts of love into their special day. In this book couples will discover how others from around the world and across time have chosen to say "I do" as well as the derivatives and customs behind these words. More than simply a guide to writing wedding vows, this beautifully packaged collection includes: Dozens of diverse vows, poems, and readings from a range of cultural and religious traditions Includes customs from Catholicism, Protestant, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, Baha'i, Hispanic, Native American, Asian, European, and other religions and cultures Tips on crafting vows that reflect the couple's singular style and honor the sacredness of their commitment

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