Aubre Andrus – författare

Celebrate 250 years of important people, places, and events in American history.In honor of America’s 250th birthday, America Celebrates takes young readers on an exciting journey through a timeline of influential figures, notable landmarks, and special events dating back to 1776. Packed with colorful visuals and facts, this engaging and informative book covers one person, place, or event per year, introducing young readers to both famous and lesser-known, though still equally impactful, historical moments. America Celebrates offers children a fun and accessible way to learn about a diverse range of significant moments, locations, and individuals in American history, including:Teenage Sybil Ludington warns her community that the British are coming in 1777The Supreme Court rules the tomato a vegetable in 1893Eleanor Roosevelt hosts an all-female press conference in 1933Simone Biles makes history in the 2024 OlympicsWith hundreds, even thousands, of possibilities, America Celebrates also discusses the challenge of only choosing one person, place, or event to represent per year. The book provides a list of questions discussed when selecting choices, encouraging young readers to reflect on the important contributions of each option. Further, the text encourages its young audience to engage with American history, inviting them to add their own people, places, and events to the list. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, young readers can take a deep dive into the fascinating facts of American history in America Celebrates.

Cars that ZOOM! Trains that ZIP! Planes that speed through the sky. This energizing early reader from National Geographic will introduce kids to all kinds of modes of transportation.Kids love to read about things that go. Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the beginning of the book introduces kids to key words in concept groups, helping kids make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they''ve learned, while expanding their understanding of the world.

Follow a zebra throughout the day as it grazes and spends time with its herd in its grassland habitat. Through engaging text features, such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups, helping them make connections between words and expanding their understanding of the world.National Geographic Readers have been a hit in the competitive beginner reader category, and now this Pre-reader series follows upon that success with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach to high-interest subjects, bringing the National Geographic Pre-Readers to emerging readers. Through accessible, decodable text, clear, engaging visuals, and vocabulary introduced in concept groups, new readers will begin a lifelong relationship with reading.

From the experts who brought you How to Speak Dog, learn tips and tricks to help train your best friend.Whether teaching a puppy the basics--such as "sit," "stand," and "stay"-- correcting behavioral problems, or training your pooch to perform more advanced tricks, this comprehensive guide will take you through all the steps to have your canine answering your call in no time. With the help of veterinarian Dr. Gary Weitzman, kids will bond with their pups through structured lessons that showcase easy-to-follow instructions and commands. Additional content introduces readers to Hollywood hounds, dogs on the job, and famous canines through history. This "paws-on" guide is perfect for families who are bringing home their very first puppy, or seasoned dog owners who want to teach their longtime four-legged family member a few new tricks.

Discover what happens in a pond's ecosystem in this delightful pre-reader.Take a look in a pond. What do you see? Young readers will learn all about ponds around the world and the animals that call them home in this fun Pre-reader. Through text features such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to new words and concepts, while helping them expand their understanding of the world.

The true story of how a heroic dog spread joy one step at a time -- as seen on The Dodo!

When the Howell family adopted Chi Chi, no one knew if this quadruple amputee golden retriever would ever run again. Chi Chi needed prosthetic limbs to help her walk on her own, and finding the right fit was sure to be a challenge. But this determined dog soon showed the world she could overcome any obstacle. And Chi Chi did it all while spreading hope, joy, and inspiration every step of the way!

This story is perfect for middle-grade readers and comes with an eight-page full-color photo insert!

From American Girl's trusted line of advice books for tweens, the Ultimate Smart Girl's Guide to Being Your Best is the perfect entry book for the Smart Girl's Guide series! An essential, all-in-one Smart Girl’s guide that covers essential tween topics including, self-esteem, sports, family, friends, money, and navigating middle school.The Ultimate collection of Smart Girl's Guides includes excerpts from American Girls' best-selling titles. Get tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts on everything from friends and family to sports and self-esteem to money and middle school. Find answers and advice about standing out, fitting in, getting along, and growing up.

It’s hard to believe that you could change the world, but it’s true! We’ll show you loads of awesome ways to help out family, friends, yourself and the planet – and show how you’re never too young to make a big difference. Includes random acts of kindness, craft projects, energy-saving ideas and much more.101 Small Ways to Change the World is a practical, fun and creative book to inspire you at home, school and in your local community and beyond! Remember, all big ideas start with just one person who decides to do things differently. You could be that person.Ideas for Caring for Others include: Talk to a new kid in classStart an after-school clubEat less meatDonate clothes and foodIdeas for Caring for the Planet include: Say “no” to plasticBuy local food and drinkPlant a treeTake a shorter showerIdeas for Caring for Yourself include: Love yourself and stand tallDisconnect and get outsideBe activeSpend more time with familyAbout Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids – an imprint of the world’s leading travel authority Lonely Planet – published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

It's hard to believe that you could change the world, but it's true! We'll show you loads of awesome ways to help out family, friends, yourself and the planet - and show how you're never too young to make a big difference. Includes random acts of kindness, craft projects, energy-saving ideas and much more. 101 Small Ways to Change the World is a practical, fun and creative book to inspire you at home, school and in your local community and beyond! Remember, all big ideas start with just one person who decides to do things differently. You could be that person. Ideas for Caring for Others include: Talk to a new kid in class Start an after-school club Eat less meat Donate clothes and food Ideas for Caring for the Planet include: Say "e;no"e; to plastic Buy local food and drink Plant a tree Take a shorter shower Ideas for Caring for Yourself include: Love yourself and stand tall Disconnect and get outside Be active Spend more time with family About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Look around you - plastic is everywhere! It's in your shoes, pens, toothbrush, car, toys, TV, water bottles, food packaging... It's so popular that it's almost impossible to get through one day without using it. And it's creating major problems for our planet, wildlife and ourselves.With The Plastic Problem, you'll discover loads of brilliant and easy ways to cut plastic out of your life! By becoming a 'plastic patroller' instead of a plastic polluter, your actions will help protect our world, and inspire friends and family to do the same. Inside this practical guide, the follow-up to our popular 101 Small Ways to Save the World, you'll find out how to: Pack a zero waste travel kit to help your family reduce its rubbish on tripsTake better care of your clothes, swap items with friends, and get excited about hand-me-downsSwitch your toothpaste for natural tooth powders and choose an electric, non-throwaway toothbrushTake your lunch to school in a reusable container and bring reusable cutleryReduce the amount of things you buy, reuse what you have, and recycle what you no longer needTake reusable bags to the supermarket or with you when you go shoppingThink twice about single-use bottled water and fruit juicesToday is the perfect time for a change. As a future guardian of the planet, you can say no to plastic. Your actions, however small, can make a big difference every day. And with each change, you'll help our oceans become a little cleaner and our planet a little healthier.Are you up to the challenge?The contents of The Plastic Problem include: Plastic, plastic everywhere - What is plastic, where does it come from, and why do we use it?The problems with plastic - Why are we still using plastic and what are the reasons we need to stop? Take action! - Learn how to avoid plastic, start making smarter choices and make a real differenceBecome a 'Precycler' - Choose what's better for the environment instead of what's more convenientAbout Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

Look around you - plastic is everywhere! It's in your shoes, pens, toothbrush, car, toys, TV, water bottles, food packaging... It's so popular that it's almost impossible to get through one day without using it. And it's creating major problems for our planet, wildlife and ourselves. With The Plastic Problem, you'll discover loads of brilliant and easy ways to cut plastic out of your life! By becoming a 'plastic patroller' instead of a plastic polluter, your actions will help protect our world, and inspire friends and family to do the same. Inside this practical guide, the follow-up to our popular 101 Small Ways to Save the World, you'll find out how to: Pack a zero waste travel kit to help your family reduce its rubbish on trips Take better care of your clothes, swap items with friends, and get excited about hand-me-downs Switch your toothpaste for natural tooth powders and choose an electric, non-throwaway toothbrush Take your lunch to school in a reusable container and bring reusable cutlery Reduce the amount of things you buy, reuse what you have, and recycle what you no longer need Take reusable bags to the supermarket or with you when you go shopping Think twice about single-use bottled water and fruit juices Today is the perfect time for a change. As a future guardian of the planet, you can say no to plastic. Your actions, however small, can make a big difference every day. And with each change, you'll help our oceans become a little cleaner and our planet a little healthier. Are you up to the challenge? The contents of The Plastic Problem include: Plastic, plastic everywhere - What is plastic, where does it come from, and why do we use it? The problems with plastic - Why are we still using plastic and what are the reasons we need to stop? Take action! - Learn how to avoid plastic, start making smarter choices and make a real difference Become a 'Precycler' - Choose what's better for the environment instead of what's more convenient About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Find your balance. Make a protein-packed smoothie to energize for a busy day. Center yourself after a stressful week by taking five minutes to write in your journal. Strengthen your body and calm your mind with simple yoga poses and breathing techniques. Craft a vision board to help you achieve your goals. Create a time budget to organize your schedule. Develop an evening routine that will help you wind down before sleep. Award-winning author Aubre Andrus shares more than 50 do-right-now projects that will help you beat stress, smile big, and discover a calmer, more blissful you.

I sagor om mod och godhet får vi följa med Vaiana, Rapunzel och Ariel på olika spännande äventyr. Var och en av dem är modig på sitt vis. I de fina berättelserna visar de hur även andra kan vara modiga och följa sina drömmar. Vaiana kämpar för det hon tycker är viktigt. Ett känt citat från henne är: ”Ibland ligger våra styrkor under ytan.” Rapunzel testar sina gränser för att förverkliga sin dröm. Hon säger ofta: ”Jag kommer att kämpa varje minut i resten av mitt liv.” Ariels envishet och viljestyrka tar henne på en resa där hon upptäcker sig själv. Ett citat från henne är: ”Har du någonsin sett något så vackert i hela ditt liv?”

I sagor om mod och godhet får vi följa med Vaiana, Rapunzel och Ariel på olika spännande äventyr. Var och en av dem är modig på sitt vis. I de fina berättelserna visar de hur även andra kan vara modiga och följa sina drömmar. Vaiana kämpar för det hon tycker är viktigt. Ett känt citat från henne är: ”Ibland ligger våra styrkor under ytan.” Rapunzel testar sina gränser för att förverkliga sin dröm. Hon säger ofta: ”Jag kommer att kämpa varje minut i resten av mitt liv.” Ariels envishet och viljestyrka tar henne på en resa där hon upptäcker sig själv. Ett citat från henne är: ”Har du någonsin sett något så vackert i hela ditt liv?”