Wonder Child

¿Sabías que varios estudios demuestran que aprender curiosidades fortalece la memoria a largo plazo y fomenta un pensamiento más creativo? Según un estudio de la Universidad de California, los niños que aprenden a través de datos curiosos retienen mejor la información y desarrollan un interés más profundo por el mundo.

Adventure-loving Arthur is a dog on a mission. He can’t wait to experience the 10 mind blowing world wonders. He is all packed and ready for this experience of a lifetime. From camel rides through the pyramids, to snorkeling in the ocean, nothing can stop Arthur from discovering what our planet has to offer. But with so many wonders in store, he’s sure to have many unbelievable stories to bring back home!

Eleven-year-old Anna O'Donnell stops eating, but remains miraculously alive and well. A nurse, sent to investigate whether she is a fraud, meets a journalist hungry for a story. Set in the Irish Midlands in the 1850s, Emma Donoghue's The Wonder – inspired by numerous European and North American cases of 'fasting girls' between the sixteenth century and the twentieth – is a psychological thriller about a child's murder threatening to happen in slow motion before our eyes.

When movie director Larry Trimble travels to Berlin searching for his next big star—a dog!—he finds Etzel, a fierce, highly trained three-year-old German shepherd police dog. Larry sees past the snarls and growls and brings Etzel back to Hollywood, where he is renamed Strongheart. Along with screenwriter Jane Murfin, Larry grooms his protégé to be a star of the silver screen—and he succeeds, starting with Strongheart's first film, The Love Master, which is released in 1921. Strongheart is soon joined by a leading lady, a German shepherd named Lady Julie, and becomes a sensation.

Already a fan of the wildly successful Finding Bigfoot show on Animal Planet? Stacked with information for your burning questions, this work features a compelling narrative with commentary from the stars of the show, photographs and extras from the Animal Planet's archives, and so much more. Skeptics will be given all the information they need to decide for themselves if they believe, and enthusiasts will revel in this essential Bigfoot audiobook.

Congratulations, young reader!! You are very fortunate to have stumbled upon a rare book. Yes, a rare one indeed. Be careful as you thumb through the pages and discover the world of the Wandering Wondering William Whesthousen and his Wagon of Wonders. Fantasy and amazement hide behind every corner and beneath every muffin, but do not trust the Dark Jelly, no matter what it tells you. Evil lies with that delicious purple goo, DO NOT BE FOOLED! Heed my warning, don’t talk to platypuses and you will be absolutely fine reading this book. I hope.

She will become a legend, but first she is Diana, Princess of the Amazons. And her fight is just beginning.... Diana is desperate to prove herself to her warrior sisters. But when the opportunity comes, she throws away her chance at glory and breaks Amazon law to save a mere mortal, Alia Keralis. With this single heroic act, Diana may have just doomed the world.

In the 20th Junie B. Jones book, one of Junie B.'s top front teeth is loose! Only Junie B. is not that thrilled about this development. Because what if she looks like toothless Uncle Lou? And even worse . . . what's all this tooth fairy business? Like, who is this woman, really? And what does she do with all those used teeth? So many questions, so little time.

Over 30 tales from the Iroquois depicting Native American Indian life, fables, children’s stories, and fairy tales. Anyone who likes to hear stories around the campfire will enjoy these fables and tales from the Iroquois. Cub Scouts, Webelos, Boy Scouts, Order of the Arrow, Brownies, Girl Scouts, Explorers, and anyone interested in the traditions of the American Indian tribes.

Join Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and the rest of the DC Super Hero Girls in an all-new action-packed series! When an athletic competition with the school's super-villains gets way out of hand, young Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Batgirl team up with a few of their fellow superpowered studen.

The Miracles of Prophet Jesus is an insightful book written to help people seeking to have a divergent view of an iconic personality that is crucial to both the Christian and Islamic faith. It presents the miracles as presented in both holy books to help believers discover the outstanding miracles that were wrought by God through this great prophet. It is a must read for anyone who desires a cross-faith book written about the outstanding miracles of Jesus.

What Shall We Do Today? The Garden of Wonders Perfect for classroom reading time, bedtime stories, and teaching valuable life lessons! Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya on their most magical adventure yet in this delightful children's book for ages 6-9! When Maya receives a mysterious invitation to "The Garden of Wonders" from her globe-trotting aunt, the three friends embark on an unforgettable journey through six enchanting garden spaces. Each area introduces them to important celebrations happening around the world: They discover the beauty of cultural ...

Discover the Excitement of an Ancient Creature in 'Egg of the Past' kids stories! When two siblings, Eva and Tom, uncover a mysterious egg in their backyard, they unlock a world of adventure and prehistoric secrets. As the egg hatches and an ancient creature comes to life, their lives change forever. This thrilling dinosaur discovery for kids combines sibling adventure with a living dinosaur story full of excitement and suspense. Follow Eva and Tom’s journey as they navigate their way through a backyard dinosaur discovery and the mysteries of an ancient creature brought to life. Perfect ...

In Guess What Cloud Is Now!, a soft, puffy cloud drifts through the big blue sky—transforming into delightful shapes like bunnies, boats, dragons, and more! With lyrical language and dreamy artwork, this interactive story invites young listeners to guess each new cloud form while gently encouraging creativity, observation, and calm.

Orphaned Roo Thorn feels like the unluckiest girl in the world. Until she discovers a letter. A letter which urges her to ‘Grab life by the wings and fly.' With the help of her aunt, Joni, Roo sets out to buy her dream horse – a fiery showjumper named Wonder Boy. Then Wonder vanishes without a trace. Determined to save him, Roo and Joni investigate his disappearance. But as the mystery deepens and more prize horses are stolen, the pair find themselves drawn into a thrilling – but dangerous – adventure.

In the gentle folds of Nana Afia's kente cloth lie the stories of a continent, the whispers of the ancestors, and the magic of history brought to life. Amavi, with the bright-eyed wonder of youth, finds herself chosen by the cloth, her touch awakening its ancient power and sending her spiraling through the epochs of Africa's vast and varied past. Travel alongside Amavi as she traverses the realms of mighty empires and scholarly sanctuaries. Stand with her in the bustling markets of Ghana, under the scholarly shade of Timbuktu's libraries, amidst the grandeur of Great Zimbabwe, and on the ...

Hot on the heels of Bettie's super-hero parents and the enigmatic King of the mermaids, Bettie and Vee rush to Atlantis to fight the evil poo-shooting ButtKraken. Theyr'e accompanied by the ever forgetful super brain Doc Jane, talking dogs Hardy and Laurel and of course Carl, the first donkey to win two Commonwealth swimming medals! Another wild-ride filled with hoots, toots and poops! A well-paced Chapter book filled with enough gross stuff to keep the kids entertained but enough story line and challenging content to further their reading skills and keep adults entertained!Recommended for ...

Wee Three is guaranteed to make you smile, laugh, and remember the days of your own youth. It is highly entertaining for both children and adults and will delight the listener with simple verses. If you enjoyed A.A. Milne or Robert Louis Stevenson’s children’s verses, you are sure to love this collection.

Seth and his talking cat Nightshade arrive in the magical town of Gramichee to gain an apprenticeship: he's finally read to qualify as a magician. But he soon discovers that the existing apprentices are under attack at the town's Scrumdiddlyumptious Cafe, which is far more deadly than it is delightful. Seth's got his hands full, as usual. Can he pass his exams, discover who's murdering the apprentices and stop them before they strike again?

How to Save Your Inner Wonder Woman is a guide for partners, allies, and caregivers of childhood sexual abuse survivors. It uses the DC comic book superhero Wonder Woman to heal compassion fatigue. Author, and male survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Kenneth Rogers, Jr. strives to help professional caregivers and the loved ones of survivors of childhood sexual abuse battle the effects of burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress.