Take a trip to “The Land Down Under” and discover all of the unusual wildlife inhabiting the Outback! There are kangaroos, wild dogs called dingoes, and nearly 700 types of birds in Australia. This title will also take readers to the Great Barrier Reef and to some of the largest cities in Australia, showing kids the daily life and culture of Aussies.
The official Austin Mahone book!
See how Austin went from being a kid from a small town in Texas singing and having fun on YouTube with his friends to headlining his own shows around the world. Complete with exclusive photos and stories from his childhood as well as lots of behind-the-scenes fun, Austin's first official book will give you the glimpse into his life you can't get by following him on Twitter. Mahomies, this book is for you!
Au Pair 101 is a firsthand guide to everything you need to know about being an Au Pair. This book will cover all the basics to help you get started as an Au Pair.
Au Pair 101 cover topics like:
• Definition of an Au Pair
• Getting started on the job search
• Standard provisions to look for in the Au Pair job
• Helpful tips on how to deal with toddlers
• A look at character traits host families might seek from an Au Pair
• What to expect from children of different age groups
• Challenges of being an Au Pair
• Perks of being an Au Pair
This book will walk you through the process of becoming an Au Pair. It will help you to understand all the different duties and expectations that come with position. There will be challenges and then there are also rewards as a caregiver. By understanding what it means to be an Au Pair, and getting a firsthand glimpse at the pros and cons of the position, you can assess if being an Au Pair is right for you.
About the Expert:
Ann Kim has been a world traveler since the age of 5 years old. She’s lived with host families in France and Spain as an exchange student in high school and college. Most recently, she lived in Sydney, Australia as an Au Pair for a family with two boys, a toddler and an infant. Previously, she taught children ages 5 to 12 years old in Public and Private schools in South Korea for 2 years.
Ann has a huge heart for children and traveling. She has traveled to various parts of Europe, Asia, Oceania, and South Africa and now, hopes to explore more of her home country, the United States. Ann loves the beach, nature and a good joke.
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A hilarious tale of smart speakers going bad!
There's a new craze in town for smart speakers and everyone has got one. At first they seem super helpful, but Tyler and her friends soon start to get suspicious. It's like these virtual assistants are really the ones in control-but no-one else seems to notice. It's not long before the assistants become mobile, attaching limbs so that they can crawl around like weird spider robots. Spiders are bad enough, but robot spiders trying to enslave humanity? That's a problem that need to be squished, fast!
For centuries, people have searched the oceans for Atlantis. But are the ruins of the lost city buried deep below the ocean’s surface? Or was this powerful city just a figment of Plato’s imagination?
Try to get to the bottom of it in this introductory title for young readers.
A Bellwether Media production.
Neil deGrasse Tyson's #1 New York Times bestselling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young listeners
From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly-and with Tyson's characteristic wit, there's a lot of fun thrown in, too.
This adaptation by Gregory Mone includes extra explanations to make even the trickiest concepts accessible. Building on the wonder inspired by outer space, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry introduces an exciting field and the principles of scientific inquiry to young listeners.
Annie’s joyful exuberance and her family’s whole-hearted support leave no doubt that her dream is within her grasp. This delightful story-with backmatter about women astronauts-encourages young readers to pursue their dreams and reach for the stars.
Career Day is approaching, and Annie can’t wait to show her family what she’s planning to be when she grows up. But, she must keep it a secret until Friday! So curious family members each ask Annie for a clue. Convinced that she’ll be a news reporter like he once was, Grandpop gives her his old camera and notebook to use for her presentation. Grandma is sure Annie wants to be a champion baker like her, so she offers a mixing bowl and oven mitts to Annie. Hopeful she'll become the mountain climber he aspired to be, Dad gives Annie an old backpack. Mom presents Annie with a pair of high-top sneakers to pursue Mom's favorite sport in high school-basketball.
Grateful for each gift, Annie cleverly finds a way to use them all to create her Career Day costume. When the big day arrives, Annie finally reveals her out-of-this-world dream to everyone.
