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Ruth Edna Kelley was an American librarian and author. She is fondly remembered for The Book of Hallowe'en, the first book-length history of the holiday.

When cousins Dennis and Mellie decide to get a dog, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Dennis wants a big dog, but Mellie wants tiny. He has no other pets, but she has other pets that a dog must get along with. They consider different dog personalities, family situations, and personal preferences. Dennis writes an opinion essay for his teacher, Mrs. Shirky. But will his essay convince his parents to get the dog of his dreams?

Learn about the wonderful things vegetables can do for your body! Veggies such as carrots, peas, corn, and broccoli are important for a balanced diet. Engaging text teaches early learners about nutrition and the role of vegetables in the practice of healthful eating.

Meat, poultry, seafood, nuts, and eggs, too - learn about the amazing things protein can do! Our bodies need protein to give us energy and make our muscles strong. Engaging text teaches early learners about nutrition and the importance of protein in a healthful diet.

Grains contain fiber and vitamins for a healthy body! Wheat, oats, rice, and other grains are part of a balanced diet. Engaging text teaches early learners about nutrition and the importance of healthful eating.

People all over the world engage in different kinds of healthful eating. Learn more about what each country eats to stay healthy, fit, and strong! Engaging text teaches early learners about food and nutrition.

Learn about nutrition, health, and what good eating habits are. Engaging text teaches early learners about food, diet, and forming daily healthy eating habits.

Allergies and special dietary needs cause people to eat different foods. Listeners will learn about food, diets, and nutrition in this engaging book. Engaging text assists with critical thinking and learning comprehension for young learners.

What routine do you follow to pack a healthy lunch? See how this responsible student plans a meal.

Old Mother Goose may know the nursery rhymes, but it's Daddy Goose who knows the stories behind them. This is a funny, affectionate collection of stories, revealing who put Humpty together again, why the cow jumped over the moon, and more.

Every kid has heard of Harry Houdini, the famous magician who could escape from handcuffs, jail cells, and locked trunks. But do they know that the ever-ambitious and adventurous Houdini was also a famous movie star and the first pilot to fly a plane in Australia? This well-told biography is...

Brought to you by Puffin. OH LISTEN! There's something in your audiobook... A gang of curious creatures have got into your audiobook and we need your help! This collection brings together six of Tom Fletcher's bestselling Who's in Your Book? Stories. Can you help set free Monster, Dragon, Alien...

Nicky and Noni are late for everything. They don't think it's all that important to be on time. Then one day, they miss out on a big event because they're late. Do they learn the value of time? Listen to find out...

Os números 1, 2 e 3 viviam sozinhos achando que um era mais importante do que o outro, até descobrirem que precisam um do outro e que, juntos, podem fazer muitas coisas. Um livro interativo de alfabetização matemática, que apresenta ao leitor os números, tratando ainda de assuntos como amizade, respeito e união.​ Agora em audiolivro!

Die Weihnachtszeit könnte doch so schön sein, wenn… ja, wenn man die feinen Schneekristalle, die goldenen Sterne und die funkelnden Verzierungen auch wirklich sehen könnte. Als Matilda ihre erste Brille bekommt, eröffnet sich ihr eine ganz neue Welt am Christkindlmarkt. Alles scheint plötzlich klar, hell und wunderschön. Bis eine verletzende Bemerkung sie ins Wanken bringt. Doch jemand ganz Besonderes zeigt Matilda, dass eine Brille mehr ist als nur ein Hilfsmittel.

Brought to you by Ladybird. A wonderfully global collection of 366 curious questions asked by children from around the world, based on the award-winning podcast by Molly Oldfield. How were rollerskates invented? How do boats float? Do snails go upside down? Where is the happiest place in the...

Have you ever heard about the cookie-cutter shark, which bites out cookie-shaped morsels of flesh from much larger animals than itself? Or the goblin shark, which was thought to have become extinct 100 million years ago until a living specimen was discovered in 1898? And did you know that the whale shark has jaws the size of a 12-year-old child? The earth is home to over one billion sharks across 500 different species, and there's so much to learn about these ancient rulers of the ocean!

Tim versteht die Welt nicht mehr... Seine Freundin Anna lacht ihn aus... Aber warum bloß? Gefällt ihr sein Kleid nicht? Tim ist jedenfalls sehr stolz darauf, doch auch traurig, dass er seine Freude scheinbar nicht mit allen teilen kann. Ein Märchen vom "Anders-sein", vom Ausprobieren und vom Mut, dazu zu stehen.

Wer hat die Banane krumm gemacht? Warum schnarcht man, ohne selbst davon aufzuwachen? Und wie kommen die Streifen in die Zahnpasta? Die Maus hat nicht nur die besten Antworten auf diese Fragen, sondern löst die spannendsten Rätsel des Alltags. Mit ihrem scharfen Verstand, einer ordentlichen Prise Humor und jeder Menge Spaß macht sie die Welt ein Stückchen verständlicher – und noch faszinierender!

Our farmers' market is a busy place! Lots of community helpers work at the farmers' market. Listeners will learn about who works at a farmers' market, what the workers do, and what makes a farmers' market special. Simple, at-level text helps listeners learn all about farmers' markets in the community.