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Ruth Edna Kelley was an American librarian and author. She is fondly remembered for The Book of Hallowe'en, the first book-length history of the holiday.

Parents: Understanding sounds and their association with letters is the first step in learning to master any language. Children naturally absorb words as they hear and listen to the world around them, yet hearing specific sounds, in relation to their letter, guides that process and makes the next steps easier.

When cousins Dennis and Mellie decide to get a dog, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Dennis wants a big dog, but Mellie wants tiny. He has no other pets, but she has other pets that a dog must get along with. They consider different dog personalities, family situations, and personal preferences. Dennis writes an opinion essay for his teacher, Mrs. Shirky. But will his essay convince his parents to get the dog of his dreams?

Learn about the wonderful things vegetables can do for your body! Veggies such as carrots, peas, corn, and broccoli are important for a balanced diet. Engaging text teaches early learners about nutrition and the role of vegetables in the practice of healthful eating.

Meat, poultry, seafood, nuts, and eggs, too - learn about the amazing things protein can do! Our bodies need protein to give us energy and make our muscles strong. Engaging text teaches early learners about nutrition and the importance of protein in a healthful diet.

Grains contain fiber and vitamins for a healthy body! Wheat, oats, rice, and other grains are part of a balanced diet. Engaging text teaches early learners about nutrition and the importance of healthful eating.

From apples and grapes to pears and bananas, learn about the wonderful things fruits can do for your body! Engaging text teaches early learners about nutrition and the importance of fruit in a healthy diet.

Calcium in dairy helps us grow strong bones and teeth! Dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt are part of a well-balanced diet. Engaging text helps early learners explore nutrition and the importance of healthful eating.

People all over the world engage in different kinds of healthful eating. Learn more about what each country eats to stay healthy, fit, and strong! Engaging text teaches early learners about food and nutrition.

Learn about nutrition, health, and what good eating habits are. Engaging text teaches early learners about food, diet, and forming daily healthy eating habits.

Allergies and special dietary needs cause people to eat different foods. Listeners will learn about food, diets, and nutrition in this engaging book. Engaging text assists with critical thinking and learning comprehension for young learners.

Why is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodile’s jaw? Which animal can breathe through its bottom? And how do these things all link together? This brilliant book will have eyebrows raised and jaws dropping as it uncovers the amazing scientific explanations behind all sorts of questions that can pop into our heads. Can an egg bounce? How can a giraffe’s ridiculously long neck contain the same number of bones as a human’s? How much does the internet weigh?

It’s never been easier to access the news; TV, radio, billboards, newspapers and endlessly buzzing on to the screens in our pockets. But with more and more news available, it’s hard to know what to trust. Where do stories come from? What’s real news and what’s fake? And what role does social media play in all of this?

Do you ever wonder how video gaming was invented? What came before your PlayStation or Xbox? This is the story of Ralph Baer, a refugee from Nazi Germany, who used his skills—and a lot of ingenuity and persistence—to make life a little more fun.

This audiobook for elementary-school children provides education on what minerals are and how we can obtain them through the foods we eat. Your kids will learn why junk food is not nutritious. The audiobook explains major minerals you need for a balanced diet and what the core food groups are.

The Try Not To Laugh Challenge isn’t your run-of-the-mill joke book. This book is meant to be shared and listened to by everyone in your household. Why should anyone miss the fun? Gather your family around the fire, call them into the kitchen, meet on the patio, and let the good times roll.

Would you rather...be yelled at by mom or dad? Are you looking to have a fun-filled family game night that gets everyone involved or something to break the ice at a party? Perhaps you're wanting to get to know your kids and loved ones better, or maybe something to do while on a road trip or sleepover? This Would You Rather game book made specially for kids and their families and friends will have hours feeling like minutes and have everyone thinking hard and laughing even harder!

Difficult Riddles for Kids offers 300 fun, challenging, and mind-bending riddles and brain teasers that children 9 years old and up will enjoy unraveling. Chockful of riddles for every skill level, this book aims to challenge and entertain children and their parents for hours on end. Starting at one star for simple riddles to five stars for more difficult riddles, every chapter is specifically designed to test logic, lateral thinking, and help children find patterns and see connections between various objects and circumstances.

Warning: Doing this may cause your family to have fun and actually look forward to spending time together...Is your family in need of game night, or just some sort of quality-time activity everyone will get a kick out of? Do you feel like you need a challenge, something brain stimulating that will test your limits and allow you to become a better problem-solver and a creative thinker? Look no further - riddles and question and answer audiobooks are making a comeback!

Location can be very important. We live our lives each day in a location. We spend time moving from one spot to the next. Locations can bring back special memories. In the future, you may go to new locations. Where are you right now? Where is your favorite restaurant? Where do you feel angry? Where do you see yourself in five years? Where would you like to take a cruise? Where is your favorite place to go on a day off?