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Looking to surprise a loved one with the perfect gift? Think small! Craft a small plush doll or a little lotion bar. Then make a mini card to present your tiny creations. Tiny gifts are tons of fun!The downsized projects in this book can all be made with items found around your home or school. Easy instructions and step-by-step photos will help you become a miniature master!

Looking to build some cool moving machines? Think small! Craft a tiny Ferris wheel or a super-small wobbling UFO. You might even make a teeny-weeny disco ball. Tiny machines are tons of fun!The downsized projects in this book can all be made with items found around your home or school. Easy instructions and step-by-step photos will help you become a miniature master!

From the author of Being Me from A to Z comes the charming illustrated tale In the Winter. Travel through snowy woods, over frozen lakes, and beneath dark winter skies aglow with sparkling stars and northern lights. Animals make silent tracks in the snow, while others snooze in their burrows. Communities prepare for events and festivities. This delightful story celebrates the gentle beauty of winter, showing how it brings us together with a quiet sense of coziness and the warmth that comes from human connection.In the Winter invites readers to embrace the season’s beauty while awaiting warmer days. With soft, cozy illustrations capturing the essence of winter, this book is the perfect companion for bedtime and cherished family moments.In the Winter is the inaugural print title from the team behind mylittledigital.com, an online platform for interactive children's stories.

Halloween is here again, and the night is alive with the sounds of spookiness! Skeletons clatter, bats shriek, and one little ghost says . . . “Meow”? Ghost Says Meow! is a heartwarming tale about a ghost who dares to defy expectations. Her new ideas cause quite the stir—after all, ghosts are supposed to say “Boo,” right? As our spirited ghost embraces her unique voice, her friends can't help but be curious—and a bit alarmed. Could it be that there’s room for a different kind of ghostly expression? With a dash of creativity and no small amount of bravery, the little ghost begins to show her spooky friends the magic that comes from thinking outside the haunted house. With an enchanting story supported by charming illustrations, Ghost Says Meow! is the perfect storytime companion for the Halloween season. The delightful tale teaches little ones the joy that can come from being themselves while encouraging them to find inspiration in the unconventional. Join this adorable ghost on her journey of self-discovery and see how one small voice can inspire a whole community to celebrate their differences in their own special ways. Perfect for families looking to spark creativity and open-mindedness, this enchanting book is sure to become a Halloween favorite!

Learn about the history and future of reproductive justice.Reproductive rights guarantee individuals the freedom to make decisions about their bodies and reproductive health. These rights include access to safe and effective health care, the ability to choose whether or when to have children, the right to express their gender identity how they wish, and more.People, particularly women, have faced extreme barriers to reproductive rights throughout history. The Fight over Choice explores some of these barriers and how people and organizations have fought to overcome them through reproductive justice. By highlighting these efforts, it underscores the significance of empowering individuals to secure their reproductive rights and make informed choices about their bodies and futures.

Learn about the history and future of reproductive justice.Reproductive rights guarantee individuals the freedom to make decisions about their bodies and reproductive health. These rights include access to safe and effective health care, the ability to choose whether or when to have children, the right to express their gender identity how they wish, and more.People, particularly women, have faced extreme barriers to reproductive rights throughout history. The Fight over Choice explores some of these barriers and how people and organizations have fought to overcome them through reproductive justice. By highlighting these efforts, it underscores the significance of empowering individuals to secure their reproductive rights and make informed choices about their bodies and futures.

How does a nurse's day begin? How does it end? What character traits are essential for a nurse to have?Follow nurses in a hospital as they work to keep people healthy and happy. These health heroes do the important work of treating patients. Discover the tools they use as they work with others in a hospital to keep people healthy. Like all health heroes, they make sure the needs of the patient come first. Meet a real nurse from Mayo Clinic, and find out how these health heroes save the day, every day!Meets (C3) Framework for Social Studies standards: College, Career, and Civic Life. D2.Civ.2.K-2. Explain how all people, not just official leaders, play important roles in a community.Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.

What does a custodian do every day? Follow custodians in a hospital as they work to keep people healthy and happy. These health heroes do the important work of keeping our hospitals safe and clean. Discover the tools and supplies custodians use as they work with other hospital staff. Like all health heroes, they make sure the needs of the patient come first. Meet a real custodian from Mayo Clinic, and find out how these health heroes save the day, every day!Meets (C3) Framework for Social Studies standards: College, Career, and Civic Life. D2.Civ.2.K-2. Explain how all people, not just official leaders, play important roles in a community. Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.

How does a doctor's day start? How does it end? What are the most important character traits for doctors to have?Follow doctors in a hospital as they work to keep people healthy and happy. These health heroes do the important work of caring for patients. Discover the tools doctors use as they work with other hospital staff to care for patients. Like all health heroes, they make sure the needs of the patient come first. Meet a real doctor from Mayo Clinic, and find out how these health heroes save the day, every day!Meets (C3) Framework for Social Studies standards: College, Career, and Civic Life. D2.Civ.2.K-2. Explain how all people, not just official leaders, play important roles in a community.Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.

How does a doctor's day start? How does it end? What are the most important character traits for doctors to have? Follow doctors in a hospital as they work to keep people healthy and happy. These health heroes do the important work of caring for patients. Discover the tools doctors use as they work with other hospital staff to care for patients. Like all health heroes, they make sure the needs of the patient come first. Meet a real doctor from Mayo Clinic, and find out how these health heroes save the day, every day! Meets (C3) Framework for Social Studies standards: College, Career, and Civic Life. D2.Civ.2.K-2. Explain how all people, not just official leaders, play important roles in a community.Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.

What does a flight nurse do every day? What character traits are essential for a flight nurse to have?Follow flight nurses as as they work to keep people healthy. These health heroes do the important work of flying injured or sick patients to a hospital that can help. Discover the tools they use as they work with the flight crew and hospital staff to keep patients healthy. Like all health heroes, they make sure the needs of the patient come first. Meet a real flight nurse from Mayo Clinic, and find out how these health heroes save the day, every day!Meets (C3) Framework for Social Studies standards: College, Career, and Civic Life. D2.Civ.2.K-2. Explain how all people, not just official leaders, play important roles in a community.Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.

What does a paramedic do every day? Follow paramedics as they do the important work of treating patients in an emergency. Discover the tools they use as they work with others to keep people healthy. Like all health heroes, they make sure the needs of the patient come first. Meet a real paramedic and find out how these health heroes save the day, every day! Meets (C3) Framework for Social Studies standards: College, Career, and Civic Life. D2.Civ.2.K-2. Explain how all people, not just official leaders, play important roles in a community.Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.

What does a therapist do every day? What character traits are essential for therapists to have?Follow therapists as they work to keep people happy and healthy. These health heroes do the important work of helping patients care for their mental health. Discover how they work with other healthcare providers to care for patients. Like all health heroes, they make sure the needs of the patient come first. Meet a real therapist from Mayo Clinic, and find out how these health heroes save the day, every day!Meets (C3) Framework for Social Studies standards: College, Career, and Civic Life. D2.Civ.2.K-2. Explain how all people, not just official leaders, play important roles in a community.Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.

What does a therapist do every day? What character traits are essential for therapists to have?Follow therapists as they work to keep people happy and healthy. These health heroes do the important work of helping patients care for their mental health. Discover how they work with other healthcare providers to care for patients. Like all health heroes, they make sure the needs of the patient come first. Meet a real therapist from Mayo Clinic, and find out how these health heroes save the day, every day!Meets (C3) Framework for Social Studies standards: College, Career, and Civic Life. D2.Civ.2.K-2. Explain how all people, not just official leaders, play important roles in a community.Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.

What does a therapist do every day? What character traits are essential for therapists to have? Follow therapists as they work to keep people happy and healthy. These health heroes do the important work of helping patients care for their mental health. Discover how they work with other healthcare providers to care for patients. Like all health heroes, they make sure the needs of the patient come first. Meet a real therapist from Mayo Clinic, and find out how these health heroes save the day, every day! Meets (C3) Framework for Social Studies standards: College, Career, and Civic Life. D2.Civ.2.K-2. Explain how all people, not just official leaders, play important roles in a community.Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.