What to Do When Your Temper Flares: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems with Anger


Dawn Huebner - 2007
    But it can also blaze out of control, causing lots of problems.If you're a kid whose temper quickly flares, a kid whose anger gets too big, too hot, too fast, this book is for you.What to Do When Your Temper Flares guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat problems with anger. Engaging examples, lively illustrations, and step-by-step instructions teach children a set of "anger dousing" methods aimed at cooling angry thoughts and controlling angry actions, resulting in calmer, more effective kids. This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to work toward change.This book is part of the Magination Press What-to-Do Guides for Kids(R) series and includes an "Introduction to Parents and Caregivers." What-to-Guides for Kids(R) are interactive self-help books designed to guide 6-12 year olds and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of various psychological concerns. Engaging, encouraging, and easy to follow, these books educate, motivate, and empower children to work towards change.

Mousterpiece


Jane Breskin Zalben - 2012
    Join Janson on a colorful tour of contemporary art in this new work from an acclaimed author and illustrator.

The Social Skills Picture Book: Teaching Play, Emotion, and Communication to Children With Autism


Jed Baker - 2001
    The realistic format plays to the visual strengths of children with ASD to teach appropriate social behaviors. Color photographs illustrate the "right way" and "wrong way" to approach each situation and the positive/negative consequences of each. A facilitator (parent, teacher, etc.) is initially needed to explain each situation, and ask questions such as "What is happening in this picture?" Children role-play skills until confident enough to practice them in real-life interactions.

A Big Ball of String


Marion Holland - 1958
    After winding a large ball of string, a young boy has fun finding ways of using it.

Who was Jules Verne?


James Buckley Jr. - 2016
    At age 11, he snuck onboard a ship headed for the Indies only to be discovered by his father and have his dreams dashed. After his father made him swear to only travel "in his imagination," Verne kept his promise for the rest of his life. He began writing adventure stories as a young man and became a popular writer throughout France. Known for mixing scientific discovery and literature in his books like Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in 80 Days, Verne is often called "The Father of Science Fiction."From the Trade Paperback edition.

Hill of Fire


Thomas P. Lewis - 1971
    Then one afternoon the ground growls, hisses smoke, and swallows up his plow. A volcano is erupting in the middle of his cornfield!

A Penny's Worth of Character


Jesse Stuart - 1954
    If he had a dime, he could buy his favorite treat, a chocolate bar and a lemon soda pop. Shan knows that Mr. Conley, the storekeeper, pays a penny each for good used paper sacks returned to the store. There are ten sacks at home, but Shan's mother tells him to take only nine to Mr. Conley, because the tenth sack has a hole in it. Shan wants a chocolate bar and a lemon soda pop so much, he disobeys his mother and takes the tenth sack. He carries the sack with the hole in it concealed among the nine good sacks, hoping Mr. Conley won't notice it. Mr. Conley overlooks it, but Shan, eating his chocolate bar and drinking his lemon soda pop, discovers something is wronginside him and all around him.

Moonwalk: The First Trip to the Moon


Judy Donnelly - 1989
    The story of Apollo II's historic flight, from lift-off, through 'The Eagle has landed,' to splashdown and quarantine.

The Beggar's Bible


Louise A. Vernon - 1971
    Wycliffe believes that everyone should be able to read the Bible. Arnold Hutton hears Wycliffe's teachings and is inspired by his ideas. Arnold learns that Wycliffe's enemies are sending spies to his lectures and encouraging Oxford students to riot. Will Arnold be able to convince Wycliffe that he is in danger? Will they be able to save the English translation of the Bible? For 9-to-14-year-olds.

Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express


Eleanor Coerr - 1995
    A story about Buffalo Bill and his exploits as a pony express rider.

Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends: How to Fight the Good Fight at Home


Sarah Mally - 2002
    Many siblings fight, argue and miss out on the close relationship that God intends. The problem is not just the surface battles but the underlying attitudes, wrong concepts and offenses. Many broken relationships never get fixed. Few enjoy the special life-long treasure that God intended. The emphasis of this book is not merely "getting along" but being best friends. It includes lots of humor, many stories and helpful insights. Every chapter has a section by each of the three authors giving the book three perspectives and three personalities. This book has sold more than 65,000 copies. It is also available in Spanish. "This painfully honest, hilarious book offers a creative look at how to build relationships between siblings." -- Beall Phillips, Vision Forum "A tool every family needs." -- Dr. Jim Logan, International Center for Biblical Counselling "Worth it's weight in gold!" -- Old Schoolhouse Magazine

The Trail of Tears


Joseph Bruchac - 1999
    Young readers learn about this epic true tale of friendships, hopes, fears and dreams.

The True Story of Pocahontas (Step Into Reading, Step 3)


Lucille Recht Penner - 1994
    Learn about how Pocahontas helped early Americans survive!Filled with suspense and historical details, here's a very young biography of the Powhatan Indian princess who played a vital role in early Colonial and Native American relations.

The Case of the Cat's Meow


Crosby Newell Bonsall - 1965
    The four members of the Private Eyes Club—Skinny, Wizard, Snitch, and Tubby—solve the baffling case of the missing cat.

Please Write Back!


Jennifer E. Morris - 2010
    He addresses the letter, stamps it, and mails it.Alfie waits and waits for a response. Will Grandma write back?