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"You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar. What can we imagine for our lives? What if we were the star players, moving and grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of the game to help us get what we want, what we aspire to, what will enrich our lives? Illustrated with photographs by Thai Neave, The Playbook is intended to provide inspiration on the court of life. Each rule containswisdom...
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"In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children"--Book jacket.
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Explains what family manners are, how they should be used, and in what situations they should be used. Learn how to use your manners in different places and occasions with this helpful set of books. Simple text uses everyday situations to illustrate what good manners are, how they should be used, and in what situations they should be used. A quick quiz and fun illustrations are found in each book. Additional features to aid comprehension include a...
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A child who can't follow rules is a child who's always in trouble. This book starts with simple reasons why we have rules: to help us stay safe, learn, be fair, and get along. Then it presents just four basic rules: "Listen," "Best Work," "Hands and Body to Myself," and "Please and Thank You." The focus throughout is on the positive sense of pride that comes with learning to follow rules. Includes questions and activities adults can use to reinforce...
6) Think happy!
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Various animals illustrate the importance of keeping a positive outlook.
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Explains what phone manners are, how they should be used, and in what situations they should be used. Learn how to use your manners in different places and occasions with this helpful set of books. Simple text uses everyday situations to illustrate what good manners are, how they should be used, and in what situations they should be used. A quick quiz and fun illustrations are found in each book. Additional features to aid comprehension include a...
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What can I do to help save endangered animals? How can I eat healthy? Why do I need to cover my mouth when I cough? What do I do if I'm being bullied? With information on problems both large and small, Chelsea Clinton breaks down the concepts of health, hunger, climate change, endangered species and bullying, so that readers can understand the world around them, and how they can make a difference in their own lives, as well as in their communities...
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Explains what school manners are, how they should be used, and in what situations they should be used. Learn how to use your manners in different places and occasions with this helpful set of books. Simple text uses everyday situations to illustrate what good manners are, how they should be used, and in what situations they should be used. A quick quiz and fun illustrations are found in each book. Additional features to aid comprehension include a...
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Explains what public manners are, how they should be used, and in what situations they should be used. Learn how to use your manners in different places and occasions with this helpful set of books. Simple text uses everyday situations to illustrate what good manners are, how they should be used, and in what situations they should be used. A quick quiz and fun illustrations are found in each book. Additional features to aid comprehension include a...
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Explains what table manners are, how they should be used, and in what situations they should be used. Learn how to use your manners in different places and occasions with this helpful set of books. Simple text uses everyday situations to illustrate what good manners are, how they should be used, and in what situations they should be used. A quick quiz and fun illustrations are found in each book. Additional features to aid comprehension include a...
15) The way I act
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The Way I Act explores thirteen ways of behaving. The friendly verses and bold illustrations convey many positive ideas of how to act in a variety of situations. In the companion book, The Way I Feel, children learned that feelings come and go and simply are. A little older now, they are ready to think about the ability they have to control how things turn out. Like The Way I Feel, this book is ideal for children with autism. (Ages 4-9)
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"Thought-provoking stanzas encourage readers of all ages to consider they ways in which they live in connection to the world around them and encourages them to think deeply about their behaviors. Rooted in Indigenous teachings, the message delivered by the authors is universal, be a good ancestor to the world around you."--
18) No no, yes yes
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Explores opposites, showing proper behavior and naughty behavior.
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Fitness, money, and wisdom -- here are the tools. Over the last two years, Tim Ferriss has collected the routines and tools of world-class performers around the globe while interviewing them for his self-titled podcast. Now the distilled notebook of tips and tricks that helped him double his income, flexibility, happiness, and more is available as Tools of Titans.
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Telling the truth can be difficult and upsetting, especially if the outcome could cause trouble. A lie might seem the easier course when you've broken your brother's favorite toy or haven't yet cleaned your room, though you were asked to. Readers are, introduced to the definition of a lie through accessible language and real-life examples. Then, the benefits of truth telling are presented to readers in a way, that's easy to understand and apply, to...
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