Winner Children's Educational The 2020 Best Book Awards
For hundreds of years, people have dreamed of Jupiter, the king of the planets. But the trip across the solar system is so long and dangerous that it seems almost impossible. This is the incredible, true story of NASA's Galileo Mission. It's narrated by the medieval genius Galileo, who connects with middle-grade readers in a humorous way. Strap in for this epic adventure of imagination, brilliance, and plain old grit!
An entertaining new early reader and activity book takes on failing in a fun and meaningful way. Young girls will love reading and journaling while learning about self-empowerment, self-confidence, inclusion, kindness, and most of all--friendship. The perfect collection for today's tricky times. Penelope Pumpernickel, Rachel Rye, Samantha Sourdough, Whitney Wheat. This clever quartet of friends are the feisty and fun main characters in a charming and entertaining new social and emotional learning book series for kids, The Breadcrumbz, by author Shannon Addison. The first book in this series My Crumby Guide to Failing, brings an inventive approach to explaining the importance of making mistakes. The book includes two short stories and fun activities and journal prompts that support the learning concept. In the first story, "Always Know Your Goal," Rachel Rye loves to play soccer, even though she thinks she's not as good as her teammates. "So what happens when you try your best at something but it doesn't turn out the way you hoped it would?"
"A Guide to Children's Fitness" is an exciting fitness book for children Pre K through grade 2. Complete with fun fitness games and exercises your children can perform with the characters in the book, this is a fantastic way to introduce healthy physical activity to your kids.
What do you do when you're kids are learning from home, and there's no more recess? Start by picking up "A Guide to Children's Fitness" and introducing your kids to the joys of exercise at home!
Television is a major part of our modern daily lives, oftentimes "on" and broadcasting much more than we realize. Terrified of TV deals with many of the subjects children may be exposed to through television. Even day-to-day newscasts may make children fearful of the events taking place in the world. This book lets them know that while there may be scary things around them, they can always talk to adults when they become afraid.
How do you explain cancer to a young child? It’s a topic no one likes to broach, but left unaddressed children can become confused, sad, scared, anxious and frustrated. This short child-friendly book provides a simple yet realistic portrayal about:
What cancer can do and can’t do
How different doctors look for cancer
What doctors do if they find cancer
How children may feel when someone they love has cancer.
What children can do to make a difference
How families still have fun despite the change in lifestyle
The wording is simple, the illustrations are playful and the photos are multicultural, making cancer understandable to all children, even those not directly affected by a cancer diagnosis in the family. It is an easy book for children to read themselves at home or school. The overall message is one of empowerment for knowledge, compassion and hope.
Including children in the ‘cancer talk,’ can go a long way to minimize fear, open lines of communication, develop coping skills and foster emotional health. Don’t ‘hide’ a cancer diagnosis from children. ‘Seek’ out ‘M.C. Plays Hide & Seek!’
Santiago is the grandest critter in the desert. He basks in the pristine land near his home and he is protective of his friendly neighbors. But when a mystery develops, he wonders what is happening to the desert he loves. How can the desert be saved and who can help him?
Special Features
When this book is purchased an array of support comes to the reader. A poster and website offer information related to the desert, the animals and litter/recycling. These can be accessed for free. Teachers and adults working with children can continue to provide instruction and participate in activities to carry on with Santiago’s message.
Finalist Children's Educational The 2020 Best Book Awards
As Aliya and Zade enjoy their family picnic in the mangroves, they come across a young falcon, crying because he is lost and can’t find his way to the hyacinth party. Eager to help the sad falcon, Aliya and Zade agree to help him solve a few riddles in order to unlock a password that will take him to the party. But as the journey continues, the riddles become trickier and the math more complicated. Will Aliya and Zade be able to simplify the math, unlock the password, and help the young falcon arrive at the hyacinth party in time?
Finalist Children's Educational The 2020 Best Book Awards
Can one girl's questions change the world?
Women in Biology follows a conversation between an inquisitive young girl, who wonders what living things are made of, and a scientifically astute narrator, whose answers are both accurate and approachable to a young mind. In this way, learning the basics of biology becomes a natural outcome of enjoying the story.
Designed to motivate girls to learn more about living things and see how one person can change the world, this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of scientists, science educators, and parents. One reviewer writes, "You have somehow hit a fine balance between age-appropriateness and factual correctness in both the art and the text."
Delve into the minds of inspirational women who've changed the world with their scientific discoveries. Scientists profiled include Maria Sibylla Merian, Hildegard of Bingen, Linda Buck, Barbara McClintock, and Jane Cooke Wright. Concepts covered in this book include: cells, receptors, DNA, genes, metamorphosis, observations, research, hypotheses, experiments, and more.
Finalist Children's Educational The 2020 Best Book Awards
'What else am I feeling?' helps to introduce and extend further the vocabulary linked to the emotions children are likely to experience. It offers valuable insights for adults in helping to expand their child's knowledge, understanding and vocabulary regarding a wide range of emotions. Its gentle approach and warm illustrations helps provide the opportunity to open up discussions with children about a wider variety of feelings in a non-intrusive way.
The forewords for children and adults provide a useful background to help develop understanding of the importance of learning about our emotions and growing in our skills to help children become more comfortable with everyday feelings they encounter.
Through useful questions and suggestions, it also offers ideas and guidance for how best to support children with their emotional experiences. It is a versatile resource; easy for carers, educators and family members to use.
Finalist Children's Educational The 2020 Best Book Awards
A perfect educational, enjoyable and entertaining series of 11 books for 3 to 5 year old kids to experience with their parents. The series include;
Our Body - the body parts and systems we have inside our body
Letters - from A to Z with matching words
Numbers - from 1 to 10 with matching number of animals and shapes
Shapes - square, triangle, circle and much more
Colors - all the colors with the matching vegetables or fruits
Farm, Safari and Sea Animals - collection of animals
Dinosaurs - cute dinosaurs from the jurassic time
Fruits - many different colorful fruits
Vegetables - many healthy vegetables
These books are not your ordinary books. You need a flashlight to solve the mystery on each page (Flashlight is not included with the books). For 3 to 5 year old early learning kids to learn general concepts such as our body, letters, numbers, shapes, colors, dinosaurs, safari and farm animals, sea life, vegetables and fruits. With a help of flashlight, you can solve the mystery within the pages. All you have to do, use your flashlight from behind the page, and see what comes out on the front page. Amazing activity for kids and parents to enjoy together.
Finalist Children's Educational The 2020 Best Book Awards
In Music, Music, You Can Too!, author G.G. Hesterberg takes participants on a colorful and fun music ride. Using rhyme and photos of real children, Hesterberg breaks down basic musical concepts for beginners new to the world of music. Music, Music, You Can Too! is Hesterberg’s first children’s book.
Finalist Children's Educational The 2020 Best Book Awards
This African American children's book is designed to show children that they can be anything they put their minds to and that inspiration can be found in their own home or community.
Author Dr. Shanita Brown Aaron brings to life the dreams of one child through a classroom assignment. The main character Morgan cannot decide who to report on for her Black History project. As the reader follows Morgan throughout her week, they learn many Black History facts. The knowledge will inspire your child. They will learn nothing is out of their reach and never to rule out any options.
"My Inspiration!" includes an activity for teachers or parents to search within their community for African American success stories. This African American children's book is the perfect addition to your classroom or home library and is for all children. Children are never too young to be encouraged by role models and the trailblazers who set the stage.
