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Dès leur plus jeune âge, dès que le langage se met en place de façon plus complexe, les enfants posent spontanément des questions philosophiques. Les "Pourquoi ?" d'abord, et puis vers trois-quatre ans, des questions plus ciblées sur le sens de la vie et de la mort, sur leur relation aux autres et au monde en général.

In Who Stole Mona Lisa?, author Ruthie Knapp crafts a fascinating look at the disappearance of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa from the Louvre in 1911—retold from the point of view of the painting. Mona Lisa gets millions of visitors from all over the world. But one night, she hears footsteps, and before she knows it, she’s ripped right off the wall of the Louvre! Who would do such a thing?

Learn more about Richard Nixon--one of America's most unpopular presidents and the only one to resign from the position. On August 8, 1974, millions sat stunned as they watched Richard Nixon on TV when he announced he was stepping down as the President of the United States. He'd participated in...

The 18th book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes tells the story of Walt Disney, who made dreams come true. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically...

Dès leur plus jeune âge, dès que le langage se met en place de façon plus complexe, les enfants posent spontanément des questions philosophiques. Les "Pourquoi ?" d'abord, et puis vers trois-quatre ans, des questions plus ciblées sur le sens de la vie et de la mort, sur leur relation aux autres et au monde en général. Cet ouvrage permet d'accompagner les enfants dans ce questionnement enfantin tout en faisant référence à des auteurs classiques qui avaient déjà abordé les mêmes questions fondamentales.

Los hispanohablantes pueden ahora conocer la historia verdaderamente inspiradora de la primera jueza latina del Tribunal Supremo. Expresiva, enérgica y divertida, Sonia Sotomayor ha logrado convertir cada lucha de su vida en un triunfo. Nacida en el Bronx de padres inmigrantes de Puerto...

Vote for me! It's election time, and campaign ads are everywhere. But what does fundraising, door knocking, and campaigning have to do with getting elected? Listeners learn all about political campaigns and how they play a part in our elections.

This collection features 25 inspiring tales of women in science, technology, engineering, and math. Listen to how these women solved problems, made incredible breakthroughs, and paved the way for future scientists everywhere. Create a computer with mathematician Ada Lovelace. Design a robot with engineer Cynthia Breazeal. And help others with Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first African American woman to become a doctor of medicine.

“My favorite part of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is how many extraordinary women Rebel Girls have opened up to me and my two daughters.”—Drew Barrymore A contemporary classic, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls reinvents fairy tales, inspiring girls with the extraordinary true...

Nicht nur auf Flughäfen geht es spannend zu; auch der Beruf des Bäckers um die Ecke hat viel Reizvolles zu bieten. Davon berichtet Vol. 6: Michael steuert ein großes Flugzeug. Er kennt jeden Hebel und jeden Knopf im Cockpit genau. Und was sonst noch alles auf einem Flughafen passiert, weiß er natürlich auch  -  und erklärt es Klara und uns ganz ausführlich.  Und dann besucht Klara Thomas. Thomas muss sehr früh aufstehen, denn er ist Bäcker. Er weiß, welches Getreide er für die verschiedenen Brotsorten verarbeiten muss.

Ben Ripley—the middle school superspy in Stuart Gibbs’s New York Times bestselling Spy School series—shares true stories of World War II operations, some never before disclosed, in this engaging nonfiction middle grade book packed with maps, diagrams, and mission briefings! Benjamin Ripley...

¿Quiénes son el «nosotros» de «nosotros, el pueblo»? Este libro imperdible celebra la inclusión y explora lo que el preámbulo a nuestra Constitución de los Estados Unidos deja sin decir. Nosotros, el pueblo de los Estados Unidos, con el fin de formar una Unión más perfecta...

From the author of the bestselling children's book The Sky is Red, My Boundary Balloons was created to help children understand emotional boundaries, one of the most important yet often overlooked social-emotional skills.

What if your child could feel happy and confident without needing approval from others? From the author of the bestselling children’s book The Sky is Red comes The Mystery Seeds, a heartfelt story that inspires self-validation and inner happiness. In this meaningful tale, a young princess relies on daily visits from others who bring her compliments and gifts to feel good about herself. When those visits suddenly stop, she is left feeling lost and unsure how she will find happiness on her own. Alone in her garden, she discovers a mysterious pile of seeds.

Die SAR fliegt jährlich Hunderte von Rettungseinsätzen. Erstaunlich dabei ist, dass die Rettungen für den zivilen Bereich überwiegen - circa 85 Prozent - und nur 15 Prozent betreffen den militärischen Sektor. Diese Reportage habe ich einer wahren Begebenheit nachempfunden. Tatsachen sind wegen der beteiligten Personen verändert worden - aber sonst ist alles original im Hubschrauber SEA KING aufgenommen worden. Wenn ihr die Geschichte hört, ist es so, also ob ihr mitfliegen würdet.

Rethink Money for Children and Teens provides the tools needed to create more, save more, and grow more money, allowing children and teens to do what they love while giving back and contributing to others who are less fortunate. Our goal is to empower children and teens to lead extraordinary lives starting with mastering money. This book you hold in your hands will help us to achieve this, by allowing the child or teen in your life access to these life-changing skills

The Bird and the Elephant is a poetic philosophical journey that starts with a chance encounter between and a bird and (that's right, you guessed it!) an elephant. Join their journey as they step through the jungle talking their way through 10 philosophical subjects.

“[A] uniquely inclusive perspective that will inspire conviction, passion, and action.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) An empowering, engaging young readers guide to understanding and battling climate change from the expert and bestselling author of This Changes Everything and On Fire...

This chapter book edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller by luminaries Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds is an essential introduction to the history of racism and antiracism in America RACE. Uh-oh. The R-word. But actually talking about race is one of the most important things to learn how...

A business memoir from fifteen year-old lemonade entrepreneur and one of TIME Magazine's Top 30 Most Influential Teens, Mikaila Ulmer, and her advice for life and business. When Mikaila Ulmer was four, she was stung by a bee--twice in one week. She was terrified of going outside, so her parents...