Risultati Editore "Lerner Publishing Group" in Crescita e fatti della vita

Josh Higgins has an alien gizmo that lets him think his way to other planets - and he does not want to use it. But his sister Maggie won't stop bugging him, so he agrees to an off-world vacation. Josh dreams up a planet full of blue oceans, white beaches, and sunny weather. And he prepares for everything...well, almost. A parade of cranky creatures soon spoil Josh and Maggie's perfect getaway - including a one-horned beast, a sharp-toothed sea princess, and a two-tailed monkey.

Josh Higgins loves to make up stories about other planets. At least he thought he was making them up. After Josh publishes his first book, sinister blue aliens visit Earth! Josh quickly learns that the worlds he wrote about in his stories are way too real. The outer space thugs take Josh and his kid sister, Maggie, all the way to the desert planet Yastol. And when Josh and Maggie refuse to aid the blue guys, a chase begins across Yastol's harsh landscape. Will the help of the planet's brave Prince Izor be enough to save Yastol from the bad blue aliens?

Valentine's Day is approaching, and everyone seems to be crazed with love - except for Mallory. She's been invited to a Valentine's party next door, and rumor has it that her next-door neighbor's dad is going to propose to her best friend's mom. What will it mean if her two best friends become brother and sister? Where will she fit in? And to make matters even more confusing, Mallory is receiving presents from a secret admirer. Who could it be? Mallory feels like everything is changing, and she has lots of questions about life, love, and friendship.

Spunky eight-year-old Mallory McDonald is very unhappy when her parents decide to get her older brother Max a dog. Why would her parents agree to such a thing? Dogs are smelly and bark and chew on things. Plus, they already have a perfectly good cat, Cheeseburger. When they finally get the puppy, it's worse than Mallory imagined. Everyone loves Champ, and he and Max are getting all of the attention. Poor Mallory - now everyone's mad at her. What should she do?

Henry likes kindergarten. He gets to paint pictures, sing songs, and learn his letters and numbers. But there's one thing Henry doesn't like: show and tell! His legs get all shaky and he's too shy to speak. Just in time, Henry's kind teacher, Ms. Bradley, comes to the rescue with a great plan for helping him overcome his fears.

Feeling sad? Think happy! You can cheer yourself up in lots of ways. Try being friendly to someone in need of a friend. Do something you think is fun, like riding a bike or putting on a show. And keep thinking happy thoughts. Even when you don't feel lovable, remember that you are loved by many people. When you think happy, anything can happen!

Vinney is short. He gets picked on, overlooked in the lunch line, and passed by for the good parts in the school play. He can’t reach the chapter books in the library and never gets passed the basketball! Vinney hates being short. That is, until he learns to think big! Vinney takes his new positive attitude to school and turns the downsides of being short upside down. It’s tough being little in a big world, but Vinney learns that it isn’t so bad after all.

Have you ever bought a cold drink at a lemonade stand? Or have you baked cookies for a school bake sale? If so, you’re a consumer and a producer! Consumers, producers, buyers, and sellers all provide things other people want and need. How do they work together in the marketplace? Listen to this audiobook to find out.

Have you ever put money into a bank account? Or withdrawn money to buy a video game? Then you’ve used a bank! Banks are businesses where people keep their money. Banks help us save and spend wisely. So how do banks work? What kinds of bank accounts do people have? Listen to this audiobook to find out!

Have you ever received a birthday card with a $10 bill inside? Or found a quarter on the sidewalk? These bills and coins are made of paper and metal. But they’re far more valuable than what they’re made of. So what makes money so special? Where does it come from and how is it used? Listen to this audiobook to find out.

Have you ever bought a toy at a store? Have you had a haircut or ordered food in a restaurant? Then you’ve used goods and services! Goods and services are everywhere. They’re in stores, homes, schools, restaurants, farms, and factories. So, what is a good? And what’s a service? Listen to this audiobook to find out.

What is in the dairy group? Cheese, yogurt, pudding, and much more. Brian P. Cleary's goofy verse gives young listeners gallons of examples from the dairy group and highlights some of their health benefits. Enjoy this tasty treat of a book! This revised edition contains MyPlate information and recommendations.

What is physical activity? Moving your body in a way that uses energy - playing soccer, dancing, throwing a Frisbee, and much more. Brian P. Cleary's goofy verse gives young listeners a whole playground of activities and highlight some of the health benefits of exercise. Enjoy this energy booster of a book! This revised edition contains MyPlate information and recommendations.

What are oils? Oils are liquid fats. They give a rich flavor to foods they are found in, such as nuts, seeds, and fish. Brian P. Cleary's goofy verse gives young listeners a slick bunch of examples of oils and foods rich in healthy oils. They also highlight some health benefits of eating a limited amount of oil. Enjoy this flavorful serving of a book! This revised edition contains MyPlate information and recommendations.

What is in the grains group? Popcorn, oatmeal, pasta, and much more. Brian P. Cleary's goofy verse gives young listeners a whole crop of examples from the grains group and highlights some of their health benefits. Enjoy this tasty treat of an audiobook! This revised edition contains MyPlate information and recommendations.

What is in the vegetable group? Carrots, broccoli, eggplant, and much more. Brian P. Cleary's goofy verse gives young readers a whole crop of vegetable examples and highlights some of their health benefits. Enjoy this tasty treat of an audiobook! This revised edition contains MyPlate information and recommendations.

What is in the protein foods group? Hamburgers, turkey, tuna, peanuts, and much more. Brian P. Cleary's goofy verse gives young listeners oodles of examples from the protein foods group and highlights some of their health benefits. Enjoy this tasty treat of a book! This revised edition contains MyPlate information and recommendations.

What is in the fruit group? Bananas, grapes, lemons, and much more. Brian P. Cleary's goofy verse gives young listeners a whole crop of fruit examples and highlights some of their health benefits. Enjoy this tasty treat of a book! This revised edition contains MyPlate information and recommendations.

Brandon and his brother Riley want to surprise their mom on her birthday. They bake a cake and even make a piñata! They also make a mess. What will Brandon pick for his mom's present? Find out the many ways people celebrate their birthdays.

Makayla is visiting friends in her neighborhood. She sees how each family is different. Some families have lots of children, but others have none. Some friends live with grandparents or have two dads or have parents who are divorced. How is her own family like the others? What makes each one great? This diverse cast allows listeners to compare and contrast families in multiple ways.