Real Kids

In LEVEL UP: 50 Power Moves, students will discover 50 bold, real-life lessons written in their language, rooted in courage, character, and everyday decision-making. Each power move is designed to prepare young leaders for life beyond the classroom, offering: 💥• Inspiring real-life examples 📝• Reflective journal prompts 🙌🏽• Confidence-building affirmations 💡• Life skills to navigate choices & challenges Whether your student is full of energy or full of nerves about what’s next, this book is the ultimate guide to help them walk into middle school prepared, empowered,...

It's a brutally cold day in Buffalo, New York, one of those days when folks are hunkered down inside their homes, but for 71-year-old John Ross, a warm house, safe from the screeching winds which assault the city from the north, there is no warmth. For those who even notice him, a homeless man, wearing tattered clothes, thin and gaunt, with a thick gray beard covering most of his face, he is referred to as the Buffalo Kid, just another vagrant, who lives under a bridge in a cardboard box. People assume the worst of course, but no one, except a local police officer knows the truth about who ...

The ups and downs mean you’re alive. Sometimes, life knocks you down and it gets harder to pick yourself back up. Whether it’s for family, friends or themselves, these realistic characters continue on. The rollercoaster of life is harsh to them, but they persevere in their own ways. Stories by Toni Mobley, Laura Ruth Loomis, Katie Kent, Douglas Allen Gohl, Deborah Henley, and J.E. Feldman.

In Kid Food, nationally recognized writer and food advocate Bettina Elias Siegel explores one of the fundamental challenges of modern parenting: trying to raise healthy eaters in a society intent on pushing children in the opposite direction. Siegel dives deep into the many influences that make feeding children healthfully so difficult - from the prevailing belief that kids will only eat highly processed "kid food" to the near-constant barrage of "special treats".

A young girl daydreams every day about riding a magical white unicorn in a beautiful pink dress. (Well, the girl is wearing the pink dress, not the unicorn!) After giving her daydreams some more thought, she decides to see if she can get herself a real unicorn. She looks online and at various stores, but when all those fail, she decides to ask her parents for one. Hey, it's worth a try, she thinks. After all, You should Always, At Least, Ask!

The potato head kids are off to a big surprise for the summer. Inviting kids as well as everyone to spend the summer doing interesting things. To keep their minds sharp - after all they must be ready to return to school with an open mind with the view to help others along the way. Sharing, working on projects along the way. This is part one of a series, which will end in The Gathering Place. The gathering place is a place of coming together for sharing fun an excitement.

Denise is introduced to the leprechauns.

Top crime stories from the Chesapeake Bay Tidewater Region, including accounts of historical murders 100 years ago. One such saga took place in Princess Anne, Maryland, when a mob of 5,000 overran a squad of State Troopers and plucked an accused rapist from jail and lynched him on the lawn next door to the home of the judge who had just made a passionate plea for the mob to go home.

How can God let bad things happen? Sophie's baby sister, Hope, is born with Down syndrome, and the Flakes dis her over an annoying new girl. Even her research as medical expert Dr. Devon Downing won't fix things, but Sophie learns love is at work even when she can't see it.

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with ADHD? Do you know what caused it? Did you know there are dozens of scientifically proven treatments for ADD and ADHD outside of drugs? If you want answers to these questions, this book is for you. There has been an alarming rise in ADHD diagnoses among children and teens, and ADHD among adults – in both women and men – in recent years. The ADHD disorder has practically become an epidemic, affecting more and more families each year. In "ADHD Holistic," the author sheds light on the underlying causes, and offers evidence-based strategies to help...

You’re not addicted to your phone. You’re addicted to being manipulated. Every scroll is a tiny surrender. A flick of the thumb. A blink of time. A quiet agreement: “Take my attention. Take my mind.” And what do you get in return? Anxiety. Comparison. Isolation disguised as connection. Rage disguised as relevance. Distraction disguised as information. You don’t even remember what you saw — only that you couldn’t stop. You opened the app for a reason. You just can’t remember what it was. This isn’t your fault. But it is your problem. Quit Social Media: The Scroll Is ...

Would you like to raise Godly children without resorting to rule-centered discipline? Unlike other Christian parenting books that focus on discipline, this book will teach you a far more effective method: A grace-motivated approach that begins with the glorious truth of God’s grace and love for your children.

Let’s skip the sugarcoating: today’s kids are drowning in praise, cushions, and participation trophies—and it’s making them weaker. Your Kid’s Not Special is a blunt, unsentimental manifesto for parents who are done playing the emotional butler. If you’re tired of tiptoeing around tantrums, negotiating chores like you’re handling a hostage crisis, and watching other people’s kids treat adults like waitstaff, this book is your rallying cry. This isn’t about being mean. It’s about being honest. Each chapter dismantles a modern parenting myth—like the cult of self-esteem,...

In our everyday lives, we hardly think about what really keeps the world going. Some people wonder what's inside a black hole, others get fascinated by futuristic time machines! But have we ever paid attention to all these unique phenomena which exist directly around us - a curving soccer ball, vibrant colors on a CD, roller coaster rides, skydiving squirrels, the sound of music and the continuous cycle of energy-flow! Physics is definitely more than sci-fi fantasy, complicated equations and large derivations, it is a wonderful daily experience. In this book, discover the joy of learning!

This Business Won’t Build Itself… But You’ve Got This A Real One’s Guide to Building a Business While Juggling Kids, Chaos & Confidence This isn’t your typical “how to start a business” manual — this is the real talk you didn’t know you needed. Whether you're a busy parent balancing clients with school runs, or just someone who's tired of Googling “how to be your own boss” at midnight, this book is for you. In this book, you’ll find practical guidance, honest advice, and real-life prompts that don’t just talk at you — they talk to you.

It was all so unexpected. And now, she needs to fight the greatest battle of her life. Shirley is preoccupied with her non-stop daily routine: her demanding job at a law firm, raising her 18-month son and maintaining her loving relationship with her husband... Shirley’s busy life is turned upside down when her mother, who lives in Australia, comes over to visit and receives painful news – she has cancer. This terrible discovery is just the tip of the iceberg for Shirley, with many more struggles ahead, that she must face. Against all odds, and despite the challenges in her path, she ...

Ignite your child’s curiosity about bionics and the Bionic Age with a highly informative audiobook that cranks up the fun and learning! Give your child the gift of Real Bionics for Kids: Fun and Engaging Bionic and Bionic Age Information for Kids Ages 7-16 by Z. B. Tucker and empower them to explore a world filled with bionics—all while expanding their minds for thrill and adventure! This audiobook is perfect for children who want to learn more about the world of bionics and the science that creates them! You just might inspire them to become a part of this exciting and growing industry!

This is the book for you. Designed for ages 6-12, this easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide builds financial literacy progressively through five structured modules, ensuring kids develop financial confidence without feeling overwhelmed.

It’s not Christmas without Santa! But what does Santa truly look like? Does he match the figurines on the mantel or the faces on our favorite holiday sweaters? Does he look like you or like me? Find out in this joyous and cozy celebration of family, representation, and holiday spirit! Destined to be a new classic, and perfect for children looking to see some of themselves in Santa Claus.

A family-friendly haunted house adventure, perfect for ghost hunters... And if you loved The Goonies movie, The Secret Astoria Scavenger Hunt is for you! The Goonies Anniversary Celebration brings Seattle tween Morgan to Astoria, Oregon, for a fun weekend in this historic riverfront town. Her cousins, Sean and Ronan, have just entered a spooky contest inspired by the movie. When the boys ask Morgan to help them win the grand prize, she’s determined to make their Anniversary Celebration weekend together the most memorable ever! But there’s something really peculiar about the old mansion ...