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A mother is a nest, a mirror, a moon. The baby sees their mother in every aspect of their day. As the pages go by, the child grows. The mother who was a refuge becomes a road, a story, and a show. On the final page, the child is ready to take their first steps. This unique story looks through the baby's eyes for an unexpected and affecting picture of parents and home-shown through bright, contemporary illustrations and special inks.
Discover the story of Jeanne Manford, the founder of PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). When Jeanne Manford's son Morty was beaten by New York City officials for handing out pro-gay leaflets, she wrote a powerful letter to the New York Post to complain about how Morty was treated. In the letter, she came out as the mother of a gay son. The letter was published. Morty invited his mother to march with him in the June 1972 Christopher Street Parade. While marching, she had the idea to form a group to help parents and families of LGBTQ+ people. That was the beginning of PFLAG.
A poetic personification of the winter season, Mother Winter goes walking "on the longest cold night," inviting the reader along to experience chill winds, icy ponds, white snowdrifts, and other quiet wonders.
On her motorcycle, Bessie felt free."" A woman riding a motorcycle was shocking enough to Americans in the 1930s, but one who performed stunts and traveled cross-country by herself was practically unheard of! Ever defying expectations, Bessie Stringfield made an indelible mark as the ""Motorcycle Queen,"" but her story has often been overlooked. Revived here by author Janie Havemeyer and illustrator Jean Claverie, Bessie's daring exploits showcase a woman of grit and determination who met life head on--and astride a motorbike.
For kids who can’t get enough of cars, this high-interest series gets them as close-up as possible to the most famous and unique cars ever made. Striking photos display each car in all its glory. Detailed ôtech pointsö highlight the engineering that makes these amazing machines unique, and a Fact File gives a timeline of famous events in the history of the development of cars of its kind.
Whether on the roadway or raceway, loud and fast internal combustion vehicles have turned kids’ cranks almost since the day Karl Benz rolled his first motorwagen out of his workshop in 1886. This series gives kids a lesson on the history and technologies behind vehicles of the 2-, 4-, and even 18-wheeled varieties.
Sit in the driver's seat and read about the fastest, toughest, and most exciting races in the world. From Indy cars to monster trucks to motorcycles, this series has all the speed you need. Tons of full-colour photos and accessible chunks of text make this series one that kids won't put down.
English/Creole - Young readers will love learning about all the caring people they see in their community. Using colorful, full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, this book shows young readers what doctors do in their community, while helping them build confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
A farcical catch-the-mouse caper starring Mr. Bosh-big chief mouse-catcher, and Mr. Bumble-assistant mouse-catcher (wearing shoes that squeak like a mouse). They try all the old tricks, but the mouse is always one step ahead.
AV2 Fiction Readalong by Weigl brings you timeless tales of mystery, suspense, adventure, and the lessons learned while growing up. These celebrated children’s stories are sure to entertain and educate while captivating even the most reluctant readers. Log on to www.av2books.com, and enter the unique book code found on page 2 of this book to unlock an extra dimension to these beloved tales. Real actors will bring the story to life as you read along in your own book.