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The Plot to Kill Hitler: Dietrich Bonhoeffer—Pastor, Spy, Unlikely Hero
By Patricia McCormick. 2016
Perfect for fans of suspenseful nonfiction such as books by Steve Sheinkin, this is a page-turning narrative about Dietrich Bonhoeffer,…
a pastor and pacifist who became an unlikely hero during World War II and took part in a plot to kill Hitler. Written by two-time National Book Award finalist Patricia McCormick, author of Sold and Never Fall Down and coauthor of the young reader’s edition of I Am Malala. It was April 5, 1943, and the Gestapo would arrive any minute. Dietrich Bonhoeffer had been expecting this day for a long time. He had put his papers in order—and left a few notes specifically for Hitler’s men to see. Two SS agents climbed the stairs and told the boyish-looking Bonhoeffer to come with them. He calmly said good-bye to his parents, put his Bible under his arm, and left. Upstairs there was proof, in his own handwriting, that this quiet young minister was part of a conspiracy to kill Adolf Hitler.This compelling, brilliantly researched account includes the remarkable discovery that Bonhoeffer was one of the first people to provide evidence to the Allies that Jews were being deported to death camps. It takes readers from his privileged early childhood to the studies and travel that would introduce him to peace activists around the world—eventually putting this gentle, scholarly pacifist on a deadly course to assassinate one of the most ruthless dictators in history. The Plot to Kill Hitler provides fascinating insights into what makes someone stand up for what’s right when no one else is standing with you. It is a question that every generation must answer again and again.With black-and-white photographs, fascinating sidebars, and thoroughly researched details, this book should be essential reading.Craig & Fred: A Marine, a Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other
By Craig Grossi. 2017
A heartwarming story of a stray dog and a U.S. Marine who met under the unlikeliest circumstances in Afghanistan—and who…
changed each other’s lives forever. As part of an elite team of Marines, Craig Grossi was sent on his most dangerous assignment to the Sangin District of Afghanistan. He expected to face harsh conditions and violence from Taliban fighters. What he didn’t expect was to meet a stray dog, with a big goofy head and little legs—a dog all on his own, filthy and covered in bugs, in a bomb-ridden district, but who carried himself with confidence. And even though the Marines have a rule against approaching strays, Craig couldn’t help but offer some food and a pat—and was shocked when the dog wagged his tail. From that moment on, they were inseparable; whether out on missions or back at the base, the dog named Fred went along. When the time came for Craig to leave Afghanistan, he knew that Fred had to leave with him no matter what. And as Craig tried to get acclimated to civilian life, Fred was there for him.This book tells the inspiring story of two friends who ultimately rescued each other, and the stubborn positivity and love that continue to shape their world.American Medical Association Boy's Guide to Becoming a Teen: Getting Used to Life in Your Changing Body
By American Medical Association. 2006
A boy&’s &“straightforward, accessible, and nonjudgmental&” guide to everything they need to know about puberty and becoming a teen (Booklist).…
Becoming a teen is an important milestone in every boy&’s life. It&’s especially important at this time to get answers and advice from a trusted source. The American Medical Association Boy&’s Guide to Becoming a Teen is filled with invaluable advice to get you ready for the changes you will experience during puberty. Learn about these important topics and more: · Puberty and what kinds of physical and emotional changes you can expect—from your developing body to your feelings about girls · The importance of eating the right foods and taking care of your body · Pimples, acne, and how to properly care for your skin · Your reproductive system—inside and out · Thinking about relationships and dealing with new feelings The American Medical Association Boy&’s Guide to Becoming a Teen will help you understand the health issues that are of most concern to teenage boys, and will teach you how to be safe, happy, and healthy through these years.M Is for Mystical: A Book for Mini Mystics
By Emma Mildon. 2024
Mindfulness is as easy as ABC: make learning the alphabet a portal to learning about the world with bestselling author…
Emma Mildon&’s illuminating picture book. In a time when mindfulness is becoming mainstream and parents are more aware of the options available to them, they are seeking content to educate and empower their children. This is largely reflected in the huge increase in traffic, demand, and engagement of online content serving holistic parenting insights and new age tips for the new age parent. So, why not make mindfulness as easy as learning your ABCs? An A-Z of spirituality in simple explanations and fun, engaging exercises for kids—yoga, breathwork, oils to help calm or energize, mudras, to crystals—M Is for Mystical offers tools to transform little lives.What Color Is God's Love?
By Xochitl Dixon. 2024
This playful rhyming picture book invites young readers to discover all the ways God&’s love can be displayed through a…
rainbow of colors.All the colors displayed in this world that God made—every glorious, fabulous, beautiful shade—show how good God is and will always be.But what is the color of love? Come and see!God created all the colors in the world, and in each one, we can discover how great His love is for us and how we can let that love shine to others! With each turn of the page, the focus shifts to a specific color—orange, yellow, blue, green, pink, black, white, gray, brown, red, purple—and explores a different attribute and expression of love through its many shades.A Kids Book About Confidence: Kids Are Ready (A Kids Book)
By Joy Cho. 2022
Help your kids understand confidence and how to find it.This is a kid's book about confidence. How confident do you…
feel today? Maybe a lot, maybe a little, or maybe you don't know what that word means! However you feel, this book is for you!This book helps kids aged 5-9 understand what confidence is and where it comes from. One look inside will help kids (and their grownups) learn how to build their confidence little by little to achieve their dreams.A Kids Book About Confidence features: - A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.- A friendly, approachable and empowering, kid-appropriate tone throughout.- An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About series are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way. With a growing series of books, podcasts and blogs, made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.I See Joy (Life Through My Lens)
By Allen R. Wells, Kaitlyn Duling, Alma Patricia Ramirez, Martin Wong. 2022
If you look closely, joy is everywhere. Where do you see joy? Instill a joy for reading while learning about…
the feeling with the children’s book I See Joy!Joy feels and looks different for everybody. This kid’s book illuminates the real lives of four different people and gives readers a close-up look at how people experience and describe one of life’s most beautiful feelings—joy.Fun Storybook Features:This children’s book includes a photo glossary and reading tips, questions, and activities.16 pages with vibrant photographsAbout RourkeWe proudly publish respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!What Makes Us Human
By Victor D.O. Santos. 2023
Selected for the White Ravens 2023 catalogue, by the International Youth Library in Munich, Germany (Brazilian Portuguese edition) Selected for…
the dPICTUS Unpublished Picture Book Showcase 4 (2022 edition), receiving 14 votes from a panel of 50 international publishers. Selected for the 2023 Bologna Children&’s Book Fair exhibition Beauty and the World: The New Nonfiction Picture Books (March 5, 2023, Bologna) Published in partnership with UNESCO in many editions in association with the UNESCO International Decade of Indigenous LanguagesA poetic riddle about language, history, and culture, released in partnership with UNESCO in honor of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032). Can you guess what I am? I have been around a very, very long time. You hardly knew me as a baby, but now you cannot get me out of your head. There are thousands of me, all over the globe, and some of those forms are disappearing. I can connect you to the past, present, and future. Who am I—and why am I so important to humanity? Clever and thought-provoking, What Makes Us Human is an accessible introduction to how language connects people across the world. This unique book celebrates all the amazing ways communication shapes our lives, including through text messages on phones, Braille buttons in elevators, and endangered languages at risk of disappearing.What Makes a Baby: A Book For Every Kind Of Family And Every Kind Of Kid
By Cory Silverberg. 2012
Geared to readers from preschool to age eight, What Makes a Baby is a book for every kind of family…
and every kind of kid. It is a twenty-first century children’s picture book about conception, gestation, and birth, which reflects the reality of our modern time by being inclusive of all kinds of kids, adults, and families, regardless of how many people were involved, their orientation, gender and other identity, or family composition. Just as important, the story doesn’t gender people or body parts, so most parents and families will find that it leaves room for them to educate their child without having to erase their own experience.Heroism Begins with Her: Inspiring Stories of Bold, Brave, and Gutsy Women in the U.S. Military
By Winifred Conkling. 2019
For fans of Rad American Women A–Z, Rebel Girls, and Women Who Dared comes an inspiring collection of more than…
80 profiles about the brave women in the US military who fought hard for their country and even harder for what they believed in.From the Revolutionary War to present day, women have proudly served in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard as nurses, pilots, engineers, soldiers, and more. They dressed as men, worked for little pay and no benefits, and endured prejudice to break down barriers and earn their place beside their fellow servicemen. The achievements and courageous acts of these women forever changed the way the military operates!From well-known women to unsung heroes, this beautifully illustrated book tells incredible, captivating tales of gutsy women like Margaret Corbin, Harriet Tubman, Tammy Duckworth, and countless others.And it will prove just one thing: Women really can do anything!"Among the wealth of good Holocaust literature available, Freedman's volume stands out for its focus and concision, effectively placing the…
White Rose in its historical context, telling the story of Nazi Germany without losing the focus on the White Rose, and doing so in just over 100 pages." (Kirkus starred review)In his signature eloquent prose, backed up by thorough research, Newbery medalist and nonfiction master Russell Freedman tells the story of Austrian-born Hans Scholl and his sister Sophie. They belonged to Hitler Youth as young children, but began to doubt the Nazi regime.As older students, the Scholls and a few friends formed the White Rose, a campaign of active resistance to Hitler and the Nazis. Risking imprisonment or even execution, the White Rose members distributed leaflets urging Germans to defy the Nazi government.Their belief that freedom was worth dying for will inspire young readers to stand up for what they believe in. Archival photographs and prints, source notes, bibliography, index.A Sibert Honor BookCelebrations Around the World: The Fabulous Celebrations you Won't Want to Miss
By Katy Halford. 2019
It's time to celebrate! From Christmas and Thanksgiving, to Diwali and Halloween, kids won't want to miss out on all…
the festivities. Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures and religions from the countries of the world.Witness a camel marathon in a celebration of the Sahara Desert, and devour some delicious dumplings to celebrate Chinese New Year. Discover why skeletons dance at the Day of the Dead in Mexico, and get messy at Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors.Children will love poring over artist Katy Halford's beautiful illustrations, which showcase every celebration in absorbing detail. Engaging factual writing introduce young readers to the most interesting aspects of each celebration, from the costumes worn to the food eaten, and encourage an understanding of other cultures and religions.DK Readers L2 Festivals and Celebrations (DK Readers Level 2)
By Caryn Jenner. 2017
Celebrate different holidays around the world, from Chinese New Year to Diwali, and from the Mexican Day of the Dead…
to American Thanksgiving.Beginning with New Year's Day, Festivals and Celebrations lets young children join in celebrations around the world throughout the year. Each chapter is divided by season and covers everything from Passover and Easter, to Japanese Cherry Blossom Festivals and International Children's Day, to Holi and Hanukkah.Perfect for 5–7 year olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams and activities.Series Overview: Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With new jackets and brand-new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts and contains a glossary and index, making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3–11.DK Readers L2 Festivals and Celebrations (DK Readers Level 2)
By Caryn Jenner. 2017
Celebrate different holidays around the world, from Chinese New Year to Diwali, and from the Mexican Day of the Dead…
to American Thanksgiving.Beginning with New Year's Day, Festivals and Celebrations lets young children join in celebrations around the world throughout the year. Each chapter is divided by season and covers everything from Passover and Easter, to Japanese Cherry Blossom Festivals and International Children's Day, to Holi and Hanukkah.Perfect for 5–7 year olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams and activities.Series Overview: Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With new jackets and brand-new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts and contains a glossary and index, making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3–11.A Kids Book About Love (A Kids Book)
By Ziggy Marley. 2023
Learn about love and the power it has to transform the world!This is a kids book about love. Love is…
powerful. The truth of it is that love has the power to change the world for the better. By keeping love where it belongs-up front and centre-anger, misunderstanding, and division don't stand a chance. This book teaches children aged 5-9 about the power of love and its healing, compassionate, and kind nature. Open up a conversation about the simplicity and strength of love that can inspire and guide you each and every day.A Kids Book About Love features: - A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.- A friendly, approachable, yet empowering, kid-appropriate tone throughout.- An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About series are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way. With a growing series of books, podcasts and blogs, made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: Baby's First Book of Extraordinary Women
By Rebel Girls. 2022
This board book adaptation of the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls introduces your little reader…
to the lives of extraordinary Rebel women, past and present, from around the world.Welcoming new Rebels into the fold, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: Baby's First Book of Extraordinary Women features artists and inventors, athletes and activists in its colorful, inviting pages. Readers will meet dancer Misty Copeland, pilot Amelia Earhart, swimmer Yusra Mardini, and many other inspiring icons. Sparkling, easy-to-read text and beautiful portraits capture each trailblazing woman&’s Rebel spirit and make this adaptation of a classic a sure bedtime favorite.A Kids Book About Belonging: Kids Are Ready (A Kids Book)
By Kevin Carroll. 2019
A clear explanation of what belonging is, and how to accept and understand who you are.This is a kids book…
about belonging. It tackles what it&’s like when you feel like you belong to a group or family or team, and what it&’s like when you don&’t. It addresses what it feels like when you don&’t fit in, or when it may feel like others don&’t want you around. This book teaches kids aged 5-9 how to incorporate the feeling of belonging into their lives. The feeling of belonging is something that everyone strives for, which is why it&’s important to know how to belong to yourself and love who you are, and how that helps you to belong anywhere.A Kids Book About Belonging features: - A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.- A friendly, approachable, yet empowering, kid-appropriate tone throughout.- An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About series are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way. With a growing series of books, podcasts and blogs, made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.No Surrender Young Readers' Edition: A Father, a Son, and an Extraordinary Act of Heroism
By Chris Edmonds. 2019
The epic true story of Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds, an American hero who risked his life in the final days…
of World War II to save others—now in a thrilling young readers’ edition. During the infamous World War II Battle of the Bulge, Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds was captured, along with his infantrymen. The Nazis took him and his men to Stalag IXA, a notorious prisoner of war camp in Germany, where he was the highest-ranking American soldier.He showed great courage in the face of danger, refusing to feed into the cruelty toward his fellow soldiers, many of whom were Jewish. Through his deep spirituality, endurance, ability to lead, and bravery, Roddie saved hundreds of U.S. military men. And his heroism continues to impact thousands of lives today.In this young readers’ edition, which includes authentic photographs, readers will discover one of many unsung military heroes of our time—a hero who embodies the power of compassion, goodness, and ultimately, hope.The tree of life: How a holocaust sapling inspired the world
By Elisa Boxer. 2024
Hope triumphs over fear in this poignant and impactful true story of the Holocaust—a delicate introduction to World War Two…
history for older audioook listeners. During World War Two, in the concentration camp Terezin, a group of Jewish children and their devoted teacher planted and nurtured a smuggled-in sapling. Over time fewer and fewer children were left to care for the little tree, but those who remained kept lovingly sharing their water with it. When the war finally ended and the prisoners were freed, the sapling had grown into a strong five-foot-tall maple. Nearly eighty years later the tree’s 600 descendants around the world are thriving . . . including one that was planted at New York City’s Museum of Jewish Heritage in 2021. Students will continue to care for it for generations to come, and the world will remember the brave teacher and children who never gave up nurturing a brighter futureI color myself different
By Colin Kaepernick. 2022
"When Colin Kaepernick was five years old, he was given a simple school assignment: draw a picture of yourself and…
your family. What young Colin does next with his brown crayon changes his whole world and worldview, providing a valuable lesson on embracing and celebrating his Black identity through the power of radical self-love and knowing your inherent worth. I Color Myself Different is a joyful ode to Black and Brown lives based on real events in young Colin's life that is perfect for every reader's bookshelf. It's a story of self-discovery, staying true to one's self, and advocating for change--even when you're very little!" -- Provided by publisher