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The Heart and the Bottle
Oliver Jeffers - 2010
Then one day something occurred that caused the girl to take her heart and put it in a safe place.However, after that it seemed that more things were empty than before. Would she know when and how to get her heart back?
When Someone Very Special Dies: Children Can Learn to Cope with Grief
Marge Eaton Heegaard - 1988
A practical format for allowing children to understand the concept of death and develop coping skills for life, this book is designed for young readers to illustrate.
How the Meteorite Got to the Museum
Jessie Hartland - 2013
It came from outer space and crashed onto bookshelves! This third entry in the award-winning Got to the Museum series traces how a rock broke from its billion-year orbit to fall from space onto the trunk of a teenager's car, then to several natural history museums.
Dogs on Duty: Soldiers' Best Friends on the Battlefield and Beyond
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent - 2012
Throughout history, dogs have been key contributors to military units. Dorothy Hinshaw Patent follows man's best friend onto the battlefield, showing readers why dogs are uniquely qualified for the job at hand, how they are trained, how they contribute to missions, and what happens when they retire. With full-color photographs throughout and sidebars featuring heroic canines throughout history, Dogs on Duty provides a fascinating look at these exceptional soldiers and companions.
Sarabella's Thinking Cap
Judy Schachner - 2017
There is so much going on in her head that it can barely be contained. But there are times when daydreaming is decidedly not a good thing—like when you’re supposed to be doing multiplication tables. Luckily, Sarabella has an understanding teacher and with his encouragement She comes up with her own idea to show everyone who she is.
Bone by Bone: Comparing Animal Skeletons
Sara Levine - 2013
--Slateengaging and delightfully-illustrated book--The Guardian
Skulls!
Blair Thornburgh - 2019
So what’s the big deal about them? Well, every head of every person you’ve ever seen has a skull inside. And that includes YOU!
Barnum's Bones: How Barnum Brown Discovered the Most Famous Dinosaur in the World
Tracey E. Fern - 2012
Barnum, hoping that he would do something extraordinary--and he did! As a paleonotologist for the American Museum of Natural History, he discovered the first documented skeleton of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, as well as most of the other dinosaurs on display there today.An appealing and fun picture book biography, with zany and stunning illustrations by Boris Kulikov, BARNUM'S BONES captures the spirit of this remarkable man.
Today I Am Mad
Michael Gordon - 2019
* Help children learn to identify and regulate their emotions * Anger is a normal, healthy emotion. * Behaving badly doesn't make you bad * Teaching your kids to deal with disappointment * Learn to tame your temper * Teaching kids about empathy, kindness, and compassion.
B is for Breathe: The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings
Melissa Boyd - 2019
Fun, cute, and exciting illustrations, this colorful book teaches kids simple ways to cope with fussy and frustrating emotions. This book will inspire kids to discuss their feelings, show positive behaviors, and practice calm down strategies.
A Strange Place to Call Home: The World's Most Dangerous Habitats the Animals That Call Them Home
Marilyn Singer - 2012
In the endless black of the deepest caves, blind fish find their way. Even in the frozen hearts of glaciers, ice worms by the billion flourish. In this fascinating look at fourteen animals who defy the odds by thriving in Earth's most dangerous places, renowned poet Marilyn Singer and celebrated artist Ed Young show that of all the miracles of life, it is life's persistence that astounds the most.
Otters Love to Play
Jonathan London - 2016
. . to play! Follow the otters through the seasons as they chase one another, slide down a mudbank, jump in a pile of leaves, and learn to swim. Even while catching fish for their dinner or grooming themselves in the snow, otters love to play — and Jonathan London’s lively text and Meilo So’s fluid watercolors invite you to share in the joy.
Sad Isn't Bad: A Good-Grief Guidebook for Kids Dealing with Loss
Michaelene Mundy - 1998
Loaded with positive, life-affirming advice for coping with loss as a child, this guide tells children what they need to know after a loss--that the world is still safe; life is good; and hurting hearts do mend.
Panda Kindergarten
Joanne Ryder - 2009
Cubs are raised together in a protected setting—dubbed panda kindergarten—where they grow strong and learn skills that will help prepare them to be released into the wild when they are older. With spare text by veteran nonfiction writer Joanne Ryder and irresistible full-color photographs by Katherine Feng, whose work has appeared in National Geographic, Panda Kindergarten will delight young readers as they learn more about these amazing creatures.Supports the Common Core State Standards
Hibernate with Me
Benjamin Scheuer - 2019
Sometimes you feel shy. Sometimes you feel worried, and you might not know why. Sometimes you want nobody to see. Darling, you can hibernate with me. If you feel scared or lost, or even just a little shy, love means there will always be a place to hibernate together. A place that’s cozy, warm, and safe.