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Magical Beings of Haida Gwaii
By Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson, Sara Florence Davidson. 2019
Based on ancient Haida narratives, this vibrantly illustrated children's book empowers young people and teaches them to live in harmony…
with nature.Haida Gwaii is home to a rich and vibrant culture whose origins date back thousands of years. Today, the Haida People are known throughout Canada and the world for their artistic achievements, their commitment to social justice and environmental protection, and their deep connection to the natural world. Embedded in Haida culture and drawn from ancient oral narratives are a number of Supernatural Beings, many of them female, who embody these connections to the land, the sea, and the sky. Magical Beings of Haida Gwaii features ten of these ancient figures and presents them to children as visually engaging, empowering, and meaningful examples of living in balance with nature. Developed by renowned Haida activist, lawyer, performer, and artist Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson and Haida educator Sara Florence Davidson, this book challenges stereotypes, helps advance reconciliation, and celebrates Indigenous identity and culture.Acting Wild: How We Behave Like Birds, Bugs, and Beasts
By Maria Birmingham. 2019
How are humans different from other animals? This is a question scientists have long tried to answer. As it turns…
out, some of the very things researchers once though distinguished humans—our creativity, our problem-solving ability, our capacity for planning or abstract thought—actually make us very similar to other animals! This nonfiction book introduces several different behaviors that humans and other animals share, including farming, teaching, laughing, building, mourning, communicating, grooming, playing, traveling, using tools, and working together. Narrated by a funny and friendly ant, this book is packed with humor and playful phrasing to bring lightness to the exploration of animal behavior. Brought to life by bright and wacky cartoon-style illustrations, Acting Wild will leave kids with the understanding that acting like an animal is simply in their nature.Follow Your Breath!: A First Book of Mindfulness (Exploring Our Community)
By Scot Ritchie. 2020
Part of the popular Exploring Our Community series, here's the perfect child-friendly introduction to mindfulness. Friends Yulee, Nick, Martin and…
Sally are at Pedro's house for a sleepover. Pedro is moving in a few days, and he's been feeling both sad about leaving his old house and worried he won't be happy in his new one. To try to help Pedro feel better, his mom decides to teach the five friends about mindfulness, which is, as she describes it, “being aware of what is happening right now.” As the children practice focusing on their bodies, using their senses, paying attention to their feelings and accepting life as it happens, Pedro learns there are many ways to manage the stress of his upcoming move. As with all the titles in the popular Exploring Our Community series, award-winning author Scot Ritchie tells an engaging story about five culturally diverse friends while also providing comprehensive factual information on each spread. Fun mindfulness activities follow the story. Studies have shown the many benefits of mindfulness for young children --- from increased attention and self-control to decreased stress and disruptive behavior --- and teachers are using it more and more in the classroom. By learning how to incorporate mindfulness into their lives, children gain lifelong coping skills they can use to stay physically and mentally healthy. All the facts in the book have been reviewed by a mindfulness expert.It Takes Guts: How Your Body Turns Food Into Fuel (and Poop)
By Jennifer Gardy, Belle Wuthrich. 2021
A 2022 Forest of Reading: Yellow Cedar Award Nominee!An illustrated book about the digestive system and microbiome for young readers,…
from famous (and funny) scientist Dr. Jennifer Gardy.Everybody eats, and everybody poops. Pretty ordinary stuff, right?But what happens in between is far from ordinary! That’s where your digestive system—also known as your gut—works its magic. It Takes Guts is an excellent, science-based resource for classroom learning and home-schooling for kids age 9 to 13, with information about: The surprising role that food and digestion play in your mood and immune system.The amazing tools your body uses to break down food including acids, which do their thing without burning a hole in your stomach!The incredible truth that not all bacteria is bad! Billions of “helpful bacteria” belong in your gut.And so much more.Dr. Jennifer Gardy also takes stomach-turning detours to investigate the science behind burps, barfs, and farts, proving that learning about the wonderful world of your gut—takes guts!Haunted Canada 10: More Scary True Stories (Haunted Canada #10)
By Joel A. Sutherland. 2020
The tenth book in the bestselling series of hauntingly true Canadian stories - back, and scarier than ever! Even more…
chilling ghost stories from all across our spooky land. Moody black-and-white illustrations and photographs enhance the hauntingly eerie read. In Victoria, British Columbia, the spirit of a killer haunts Fan Tan Alley. The ghost of a little girl with long dark hair inhabits a hockey arena in Canmore, Alberta. Mysterious knocking at the door of a home in Halifax, Nova Scotia, signals the start of a series of strange happenings. With its first volume published in 2002, the Haunted Canada series is now an award winning ten-book series with over 400,000 copies in print. Kids can't get enough of these spooky tales that allow them to learn about the eeriest corners of our country. "JOEL A. SUTHERLAND IS QUICKLY BECOMING CANADA'S ANSWER TO R.L. STINE." - QUILL & QUIREKids Celebrate!: Activities for Special Days Throughout the Year
By Mary Jones, Maria Bonfanti Esche, Clare Bonfanti Braham. 1998
Children love learning about special days and celebrating them with arts and crafts. Skipping the typical green shamrocks, orange paper…
pumpkins, and red doily hearts, Kids Celebrate! lists 100 days to remember with 200 related activities for children and grown-ups. There's a Hansel and Gretel walk for Jakob Grimm's birthday, a Mexican fiesta for Cinco de Mayo, and a first aid kit to make in honor of Clara Barton's Birthday. The significance of each special day is explained in this educational tribute to the holidays, history, and accomplishments of many cultures and many people.Life Hacks: All of the Answers, None of the Awks
By Girlfriend. 2016
Get all the answers with none of the awks in this essential guide to surviving and thriving as a teen…
girl, from Australia's number one teen mag.Girlfriend Life Hacks is here to answer every question that you are too embarrassed to ask. Created with Girlfriend, Australia's number one magazine for teen girls, this is the essential guide to life, covering everything from your body, mental health, friends and bullying to sexuality - all written in the smart, cheeky style that makes Girlfriend mag so popular.Girlfriend Life Hacks can be trusted to deliver all the information teens want and need without talking down to them, all in a gorgeously colourful package.Dairy-free Food for Kids: More than 100 quick and easy recipes for lactose intolerant children
By Nicola Graimes. 2015
Full of delicious ideas so that children who are lactose intolerant never need miss out on the joy of eating…
good food. Includes tasty recipes for basic dairy-free staples, everyday meals and treats and special occasions. All the recipes are quick and easy to make, and perfect for family dinners too with tasty recipes including Spicy Squash Hummus, Mac with No Cheese, Peanutty Noodles, Maple Caramel Fro-yo and Easy Chocolate & Cherry Cake, the choice is endless!Gluten-free Food for Kids: More than 100 quick and easy recipes for coeliac children
By Louise Blair. 2015
Gluten-free children need never miss out again with fantastic ideas for every occasion from everyday dinners to snacks, bakes and…
puddings as well as special occasions. All the recipes are simple to make and so delicious that the rest of the family will love them too! With tasty recipes including Dreamy NY Pancakes, Fruity Lamb Meatballs, Mini Beef Pies, Banana Flapjacks and Coconut Mango cake, the choice is endless!Martial arts students don't just learn how to fight. They also learn lots of other important things--like how to stay…
safe. Martial artists know how to kick, jump, and punch without hurting themselves. They know how to protect their bodies in martial arts class--and out. Discover how martial arts can help you stay safe too!Kids who are deaf or hard of hearing might not be able hear what's going on around them, but their…
eyes give them a lot of information about the world. Some people who are deaf or hard of hearing might wear hearing aids or have surgery to help their ears hear better, while others rely even more on their eyes for help. People who can't hear can understand a lot by watching people's actions and looking at the expressions on their faces. They might also be able to lip-read or they might use sign language to communicate. Being deaf or hard of hearing doesn't mean life is any less exciting and interesting!Something's Wrong!: Kids with Emotional Disturbance (Kids with Special Needs: IDEA (Individua)
By Sheila Stewart. 2011
Emotions can be tricky things. Sometimes, a person has lots of negative emotions, and he doesn't know what to do…
with them. Kids with emotional disturbance often don't know how to deal with the overwhelming emotions they experience, and sometimes they react in inappropriate ways, disrupting their own lives and the lives of people around them. This can be scary for both the person dealing with emotional disturbance and for the other people. For all the people in the situation, understanding what is going on is important.The Numbers: Calories, BMI, and Portion Sizes (Understanding Nutrition: A Gateway to Ph)
By Kyle A. Crockett. 2014
Nutrition can be complicated. How do you know what foods are healthy and what aren't? How much should you eat?…
What's a healthy portion size? How many calories do you need? Do you weigh just the right amount--or are you underweight or overweight? Keeping track of how much you eat, weigh, and exercise can help you make the right choices. Discover how knowing the numbers--calories, BMI, weight, and more--is a big part of staying fit and healthy.Healthy Fast Foods (Understanding Nutrition: A Gateway to Ph)
By Kim Etingoff. 2014
Nutrition can be complicated. How do you know what foods are healthy and what aren't? How much should you eat?…
What about fast food? From burgers to fries to milkshakes, fast food can be a delicious treat--but it can also cause problems if you don't make healthy choices. Choosing the right restaurants and the right food can make eating fast food as healthy as it is delicious and easy! Discover how to make better choices when it comes to fast food.Sick All the Time: Kids with Chronic Illness (Kids with Special Needs: IDEA (Individua)
By Zachary Chastain. 2011
Kids just want to be kids. They want to spend time with their friends and enjoy life. When a kid…
has a chronic illness, though, it can be a lot more difficult to do those things. Depending on which illness a person has, she might feel too tired to play or be in too much pain to be able to have a good time. With an illness like epilepsy, a person might feel fine most of the time but still have to restrict his life because of the illness. Even when their illness gets in the way of the things they want to do, though, kids with chronic illness are still kids, and they will find ways to enjoy life however they can.The Hidden Child: Kids with Autism (Kids with Special Needs: IDEA (Individua)
By Sheila Stewart. 2011
Autism is something a lot of people talk about these days. Many kids with autism have trouble communicating and understanding…
how people relate to each other. Since autism is a spectrum disorder, however, some kids who have autism might only have a few symptoms, while others may have many symptoms. Some people don't know how to act around kids who have autism, but, even though these children might seem a little different than most people, these kids are still kids.Road Safety
By Christie Marlowe. 2015
Driving is a huge part of life for millions of people. We drive to go to family's and friends' houses;…
we drive to go to work and school; we drive to go to the store. You probably ride in some sort of vehicle every day. With so many drivers on the road, staying safe while traveling in the car is an important part of any trip.Sometimes My Mom Drinks Too Much (Kids Have Troubles Too)
By Sheila Stewart. 2011
A parent drinking too much alcohol can be really scary. Your mom starts acting differently and you don't know what…
to expect anymore. You might worry that your mom is going to do something dangerous while she is drinking, that she might hurt somebody or herself accidentally. You might not know who you can talk to about how you feel. Even though the situation is scary, there are people who can help you and your mom get through it, so don't feel you are alone.I Don't Keep Secrets (Kids Have Troubles Too)
By Sheila Stewart. 2011
Some secrets are good and some are bad. When somebody asks you to keep a secret about something that makes…
you feel uncomfortable, you might not know what to do. Should you keep the secret because the person is your friend, or a member of your family, or someone older than you that you like and respect? Or should you tell someone like a parent or teacher? You might feel like you are betraying a person if you tell his secret, or maybe you are afraid to tell, but some secrets shouldn't be kept. Some secrets cause a lot more trouble when they stay secret and the best thing you can do is talk about them with someone you trust.Protecting Your Body: Germs, Superbugs, Poison, & Deadly Diseases
By Christie Marlowe. 2015
Each day, dangerous germs surround us. At home, many of the products we use to keep our houses clean and…
our bodies healthy can also be poisonous and very dangerous. The wrong pill, medicine, or household cleaner can cause major health problems. Whether from diseases, germs, or poisons, keeping your body safe from harm means knowing the dangers that are around you.