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XO Ballerina Big Sis shares Tiler Peck’s insider insights and hard-won knowledge about everything you want to know, including how to properly prepare for class, handle new roles, prep your toe shoes, control stage fright, deal with injuries, manage competition, and stay positive and focused—all delivered with Tiler’s personal touch, humor, and big heart. A wonderful gift for the budding ballerina and an essential audiobook for dance moms and dads, beautifully organized to answer all the questions you have about the challenges and rewards of ballet.

Carlos, who lives in a small town in the Cuban countryside, loves to play baseball with his best friend, Alvaro, and to shoot home-made slingshots with his abuelo. One day, a miracle happens: Carlos' father, his papi, wins the lottery! He uses the money to launch his own furniture business and to move the family to a big house in the city. Carlos hates having to move—hates leaving Abuelo and Alvaro behind—and hates being called country kid at his new school. But the pains of moving and middle school turn out to be the least of his problems.

Aaron Copland was born in Brooklyn in 1900 at the dawn of a new generation. In a community of immigrants, he had a front-row seat to the many ways that the United States was growing and changing. During this electrifying time, Aaron began making music as dynamic and innovative as the people and progress around him. While some didn't understand his style or appreciate his desire to break the rules in his compositions, he endeavored to create a sound that reflected the America he knew and loved.

Goddaughter to the Queen of England. Human rights activist. Librarian and author. Former slave . . . These ten inspiring children grew up in a time when slavery was still legal in most of the world and people who looked like them weren't expected to become important. But they did! To answer that, we'll have to go back in time and meet the ten aged ten, where their stories truly began . . .

Step into the heart of the North Dakota plains in A Boy, A Barn, and A Boxcar, a charming and nostalgic collection of true stories from author Cherry Carl. Inspired by her husband's vivid memories of growing up in a refrigerator boxcar-turned-home, this revised edition paints an authentic portrait of farm life in post-WWII America. From mischievous farm chores and sleigh rides through blizzards to hilarious encounters with baby skunks and playful goats, each story invites readers to a simpler time filled with warmth, wit, and the wonders of rural childhood.

Maude Abbott chérit le rêve d'aller à l'université. Elle veut même devenir médecin. Mais une femme du 19e siècle n'a pas sa place dans ce monde d'hommes. Dotée d'une intelligence exceptionnelle, et grâce à sa persévérance et son travail acharné, Maude prendra sa place pour devenir l'une des premières femmes médecins au Québec.

Alexander Isak discovered his love of football at the age of just six when his older brothers would take him to their local pitch. His talent and unwavering skills earned him the title 'King of the Cage' and he soon joined the AIK youth academy. Despite early doubts from his coaches, Isak rose through the ranks and proved himself to be an indispensable player.

¿Sabes quién fue Wolfgangus Amadeus Mozart, apodado “Wolf i”, y cómo se convirtió en uno de los compositores más importantes de todos los tiempos? Su infancia pasó entre juegos e instrumentos musicales al lado de su hermana, Nannerl, quien destacó igualmente en la música. Instruido por su padre, Leopoldo, el pequeño intérprete y compositor pronto alcanza la fama por su extraordinaria habilidad. Durante sus giras por Europa, Wolfi hace nuevos amigos y vive múltiples aventuras, llegando a tocar para la emperatriz María Teresa y su hija, la joven archiduquesa María Antonieta.

¿Sabes qué significa «tener un don»? Es nacer con alguna habilidad especial, algo que sabes hacer muy bien y fácilmente. Todos tenemos algún don. A unos se les dan bien las matemáticas; a otros, la lengua. Hay gente que puede hablar muchos idiomas, destacar en un deporte o dibujar sin equivocarse en un solo trazo.

Me llamo Joanne K. Rowling, aunque mis amigos me llaman Jo, y soy escritora. No creas que fue un camino fácil. Hubo momentos en los que creí que no podría superar mis problemas económicos. Pero no me rendí y alimenté mis sueños hasta que mi pasión por escribir me permitió salvar todos los inconvenientes. Si quieres saber cómo lo hice, te lo cuento en este libro. Esta es mi historia.

Mi nombre es Antoni Gaudí, y a mí también me encantaba construir cosas. Pero no solo de niño, sino también cuando me hice mayor. Y también aproveché materiales que ya nadie quería. Lo más gracioso de todo es que eso fue lo que me hizo famoso.

Me llamo Neil Armstrong, y fui el primer hombre en poder cumplir ese sueño. En 1969 hice una de las expediciones más famosas y arriesgadas de todos los tiempos, y me convertí en el primer astronauta en pisar la Luna. Pero, a pesar de la fama, yo nunca creí ser especial o mejor que los demás: seguí siendo la misma persona sencilla y humilde que siempre había sido.

¿Verdad que explorar es muy divertido? Visitar castillos enormes, ver animales salvajes y conocer a gente con costumbres totalmente distintas de las nuestras. Pero cuando yo nací, la mayoría de la gente no salía nunca de su pueblo o su ciudad. Viajar era muy complicado y peligroso. ¡Pero yo no tenía miedo, yo sentía curiosidad! Mis historias fascinaron a todo el mundo durante siglos y avivaron en otros el mismo afán de aventuras que me movió a mí!

Growing up in Puerto Rico, Wanda Díaz Merced wanted to learn everything she could about the stars. But in college she started losing her sight. How could she study what she couldn't see? Wanda found a way. She learned to hear the stars using sonification, which converts data into sounds. Listening to those chimes and drumbeats, she made new discoveries about the universe.

Black Majors: Baseball celebrates five legendary players from the Negro Leagues who helped change the game—and history. Young listeners will discover the incredible lives of Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Cool Papa Bell, Buck Leonard, and Monte Irvin. With courage, talent, and determination, these heroes played baseball at the highest level, even when the world was unfair. This inspiring children’s book teaches the power of perseverance, pride, and passion for the game. Perfect for ages 6-10, it’s a home run of history and heart that brings Black baseball greatness to life!

"Fascinating and Funny Football Facts for Kids" is an interactive journey through football, designed to inspire and entertain young fans. This book contains factual and exciting secrets, stories, and trivia that teach and motivate, encouraging hard work and mental toughness.

Limber up, ready the troops, and prepare your bowels: Rivals 3! Even More Frenemies Who Changed the World takes a hilarious look at the petty squabbles and bitter feuds that shaped history.

Janie Yolen loves to read, write, dance, and sing. So when her teacher announces Janie's elementary class will perform a play, Janie is thrilled. There's just one problem … the play is boring. With the support of her teacher and classmates, Janie rewrites the play, resulting in a hit class musical.

Bring the griot storytelling tradition into your homes and classrooms! Listen as masterful storyteller Dr. Anika Prather dramatically retells eight biographies that have been tailored to students in grades 3 to 6 but are of interest to all ages.

Many classic composers faced unique challenges and obstacles on their paths to success, and these biographies highlight diverse experiences and perspectives to which children can easily relate.