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When the wild geese migrate over the little pond with its pink flamingos and clipped grass, Skylar and the others watch with envy. They like their pond, but there is something elegant and brave about being a real wild goose. But they've never flown before, and besides, there's never been a reason to go. Then a lost heron wants the pond geese to take him to Lost Pond, and Skylar thinks it's time for this motley crew to spread their wings and try out the great blue yonder. Adventure awaits...but, as they'll soon find out, so does great danger.

This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade five, features a story called The Video Game Hero and focuses on vocabulary, plot, and characterization. The story follows Jack, a very talented video-game player who also uses a wheelchair. Jack often feels lonely at school because he doesn't have many friends. When Jack wins a video-gaming competition, his classmates seem to take more of an interest in him. At the end of the story, Jack learns a very interesting lesson about the people around him.

This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade four, introduces listeners to the importance of caring for your community. Getting Down and Dirty focuses on some of the run-down problem places found in cities, and how communities have joined together to turn these places into beautiful shared spaces. In addition to discussing bettering our communities, this audio study takes a look at some key comprehension skills including identifying an author's purpose, determining cause-and-effect relationships, and building vocabulary.

"Heard Mentality" delves into the profound consequences of hearsay and social shaming in contemporary society. Through a unique fusion of poetic storytelling, the narrative uncovers the deceptive nature of rumors and reveals the damaging effects of herd mentality on truth-seeking and justice. Drawing inspiration from world-renowned writers and contemporary rap, "Heard Mentality" combines artistry with intellectual inquiry, making it an engaging read for those interested in poetry, philosophy, ethics, and modern social issues. The story is set in a society of animals, crafting a vivid and ...

In diesem Buch bekommen Sie die Antworten auf diese Fragen. Hier erfahren Sie, welche Mechanismen dahinter stecken und wie Sie selbst lernen könnten mithilfe von Manipulationen erfolgreich zu werden. Darin werden zahlreiche Manipulationstaktiken erklärt und Beispiele aufgeführt, wie Sie diese anwenden können.

Body language, also known as kinesics, is a set of nonverbal physical behaviors that makes use of the parts of the body such as: the eyes, eyebrows, forehead, mouth, hands, head postures, and other gestures. This is to either voluntarily or involuntarily communicate a state of mind or emotion. Other than using sounds and words, human beings, since the dawn of man, have been using body language to communicate.

Six-year-old Milan is on a visit to the supermarket, and the fun starts when she meets and makes friends with Bread. You won’t believe the smart bread and how he almost takes over Milan’s life but helps her have the best picnic ever.

Sid and Sam start to sing. But Sid doesn't stop. What can Sam do when Sid's song is too long?

Activists are people who strive for what they believe in. In this audiobook, learn about amazing activists from history and today.

How Sunny Sees It is about a little girl named Sunny, who, like most of us, has struggles to overcome. Hers include learning how to read with confidence, believing in herself, and learning to trust her own intuition. Although it is a children's book, people of all ages will quickly see a relatable mirror of their own thoughts and feelings about their own shortcomings. The teasing and the self-doubts are situations that most people can relate to.

Just what does an author do? How about an illustrator? And who can do these interesting jobs? Find the answers to these questions and more in this audiobook that is all about the people who create the books you read and listen to!