Publisher: Krill Press
W.H.G. Kingston was a 19th century American writer best known for writing kids adventure novels that were very popular with boys at the time. His books are still widely read today.
Gallaudet University was founded in 1856 in Washington, DC, and got its current name in 1954. Gallaudet was the first and is still the only university in the world just for deaf people. Not all of the students are deaf, but all of the students and teachers use ASL in the classroom. After student protesting in 1988, Dr. I. King Jordan was selected as the first deaf president of Gallaudet University.Show book
With this new audio collection of Little People, BIG DREAMS stories, you'll learn about the lives of some groundbreaking people who have bettered our understanding of the natural world. This set includes stories about: Jane Goodall, who lived with gorillas to study them and furthered humanity’s understanding of animals Steve Irwin, the world-famous crocodile hunter whose mission was to show that even the most fearsome creatures should be protected Vanessa Nakate, the Ugandan climate-justice activist who campaigns for the rights of her continent, Africa, to be recognised by the rest of the world Greta Thunberg, who inspired millions of people to protest against climate change with her ‘school strike for climate’ movement Alexander von Humboldt, who travelled to places not yet visited by Western scientists at the time David Attenborough, the British national treasure who educated generations of people about the importance of protecting the planet Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!Show book
In this chilling tale by W.W. Jacobs, "The Monkey's Paw" takes listeners on a suspenseful journey into the dark realms of desire and consequence. When the White family acquires a mystical monkey's paw, they are granted three wishes. But as they soon discover, every wish comes at a terrible price. As the paw's malevolent power unleashes a chain of harrowing events, the Whites find themselves trapped in a nightmarish web of greed, guilt, and supernatural horror. Prepare to be gripped by this expertly narrated timeless classic that delves into the darkest corners of the human psyche, leaving you questioning the boundaries of fate and the true cost of one's desires.Show book
We the birds do a lot more than just fly. We come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. We love nature and exploring many places. Sometimes we take long trips to see what else is out there. We invite you to get to know our wonderful world.Show book
Bessie Coleman became the first African American female pilot. This book tells about Coleman's life.Show book
What happens when a room full of kids find themselves without a junior-church teacher? They choose one of their own crowd to take her place, of course! Twelve-year-old Kirby McCook, mentored by his grandfather, leads his rambunctious friends through the Bible in this creative and fun Bible storybook. Bible stories laced with middle-grade humor help teach kids that Jesus has been part of the story from the beginning and can be found throughout the Bible, from Genesis through Revelation.Show book
