Introduces the exciting world of microadventures -- adventures that are close to home, cheap, simple, short, and yet very effective. This practical guide is filled with great activities and days out, and over 150 stunning photographs, plus tips and advice on safety and kit.

In Not That Fancy, GRAMMY-award winning singer and actress Reba McEntire shares life lessons, behind-the-scenes stories and photos, and her favorite comfort food recipes to inspire you to enjoy the simple things in life.

A class project leads Frankie to learn where her food comes from and go up against the Food Phantom. When Frankie and her classmates are asked where their food comes from, it sparks curiosity about her town's food system. "Walking home, I tell Grandpa about my project. 'We live in a place where you can buy a burger for one dollar, or pay two dollars for one banana. That doesn't add up!'" Frankie begins to unravel the mystery of how he's affecting...

Die Geschichte spielt am Fårup Fjord, von den Hauptfiguren Fuck-up Fjord genannt, weit draußen auf dem Land, wo es im Sommer von deutschen Touristen nur so wimmelt und im Winter gar nichts los ist. Nun ist aber Sommer, und die dreizehnjährige Terne jobbt im Schlangenterrarium ihres Vaters, während sie sich über ihren uncoolen, fünfzehnjährigen Bruder Bjørn beschwert und geheime Pläne mit ihrer besten Freundin Emma schmiedet. Dann verliebt...

This book introduces early readers to words in the spring. Simple words and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading! Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

"In this wordless picture book, a bird emerges after winter to find the world has gone quiet. As she settles on a tree outside an apartment building, its residents notice her through their windows and find hope in her resilience and the continued rhythms of nature."--

Readers explore different ways maps can help us visualize and track populations and human settlement in this creative look at common curriculum concepts. As they practice their map-reading skills with the help of informative labels and keys, they also discover important facts about the relationship between people and geography. The focused main text is broken down into manageable, short sections, and it's paired with colorful photographs and illustrations....

What kinds of fun things are found on a farm? Readers find the answer in this accessible introduction to farm animals, agricultural tools, and more. Short, simple text explains what a farm is and what kinds of things are found there, and questions facilitate discussions at home and in the classroom and provide additional avenues for learning about colors, numbers, and shapes. The main focus, though, is on vocabulary building. Readers are presented...

Take an ordinary day and turn it into a full-on adventure. Pull on your farm boots and get ready to dive into an ocean of corn, get chased by bumblebees through the sunflower fields, and parachute from the tops of dirt piles! These are just a few of the many quests taken on during a visit to the farm! Be prepared to get a little muddy and have the best day ever!