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Bat Count: A Citizen Science Story
Outstanding Science Trade Book Giverny Award Jojo is prepping for an exciting night; it s time for the bat count! Bats have always been a welcome presence during the summers in the family barn. But over the years, the numbers have dwindled as many bats in the area caught white-nose syndrome. Jojo and her family count the bats and send the numbers to scientists who study bats, to see if the bat population can recover. On a summer evening, the family quietly makes their way to the lawn to watch the sky and count the visitors to their farm.
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The Power of Time Perception
"This is psychology, neuroscience, and self-help material, all rolled into one!"- Psychology Corner"The 'next level' in time management that many have been looking for"- Midwest Book ReviewDo you wonder how time flies? Want to learn the secrets to slow it down? With ground-breaking research, now you can live the longest year of your life!Discover how to extend the good times and fast forward through the bad ones. Learn how to deal with aging by stretching your perceived lifespan and living a fulfilling life.Understand how our brains perceive time, what things causes time to speed up, and how to slow it down to Make Every Second Count.You will also get FREE access to the online test that can measure the speed of time in your brain along with a copy of The Ultimate Guide to a Healthy Brain Diet, that will help you maintain an alert brain that is capable of slowing down time.The Book covers topics such as:Why time flies as we grow older?How famous athletes manage to perceive things as if in slow motionHow certain aspects of your personality influences our time experience?How different emotions affect the speed of time in your mind?Mental time travel into the future and how you can harness its powerWays to live in the moment and slow down time in your lifeHow to look back at a week, month, or year and be satisfied it was time well spentAnd much more...Ready to Live the Longest Year of Your Life?This book is based on the latest ground breaking findings in neuroscience and psychology.Get your copy today! Every Second Counts!
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Mitchell Morrison and Josie Sedgwick have spent their whole lives at the Indian Paintbrush Community Village, a commune full of colorful characters tucked in the mountains of North Carolina, and they aren’t particularly close—at least, not anymore. Josie wishes she could spend all of her time at Paintbrush planting tomatoes, hiking the trails, or throwing giant communal birthday parties, while Mitchell can’t wait to escape the bizarre spiritual sharing and noisy community dinners. Luckily for both of them, high school graduation is just around the corner. But when Mitchell’s mother makes a scandalous announcement that rocks the close-knit Paintbrush community, and Josie’s younger sister starts to make some dangerously bad decisions, the two find themselves leaning on each other for support—and looking at each other in a whole new light. Their childhood friendship blossoms in to something more as they deal with their insane families, but as graduation approaches, so does life in the real world, forcing Josie and Mitchell to figure out what, exactly, their relationship is—and if it can survive their very different plans for the future.
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The Nature of Gods: The Awakening (Series, #1)
When gods and goddesses abruptly overthrow Earth, humans are given two choices – worship or die. Desperate to survive, Olivia and her family devote their days to fulfilling the will of the gods. But the wrath of the gods is insatiable and unpredictable. With her hope crushed, Olivia is resigned to her bleak fate . . . until she meets Nature. Immediately, Olivia knows this charismatic girl with color-changing eyes isn’t normal. Nature looks like a teenager yet she has the power to control the weather and converse with animals. Nature opens Olivia’s eyes to a hidden world that had always existed in harmony with her own. However, know-it-all butterflies and mystical creatures aren’t the only secrets revealed as Olivia discovers the dark plan of the gods. When Nature decides to confront the gods, Olivia is catapulted to the forefront of humanity’s battle for survival. Olivia must rely on her courage, strength, and newfound gifts as she faces monster-infested pathways and ever-looming traps. But does she have enough courage or skill to battle brutal gods eager to rule the world and dole out punishment to anyone who defies them? Nature and the world depend on it.The Nature of Gods is a fantasy adventure appropriate for tweens and middle grade readers.
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Shennen Bersani, Jeanne Walker Harvey
Outstanding Science Trade Book Hawaiian locals and visitors always enjoy spotting endangered Hawaiian monk seals, but Honey Girl is an extra special case. She has raised seven pups, and scientists call her Super Mom. After Honey Girl is injured by a fishhook, she gets very sick. Scientists and veterinarians work to save Honey Girl so she can be released back to the ocean. This true story will have readers captivated to learn more about this endangered species. This work of narrative nonfiction includes a 4-page For Creative Minds section in the back of the book and a 30-page cross-curricular Teaching Activity Guide online. Honey Girl is vetted by experts and designed to encourage parental engagement. Its extensive back matter helps teachers with time-saving lesson ideas, provides extensions for science, math, and social studies units, and uses inquiry-based learning to help build critical thinking skills in young readers. The Spanish translation supports ELL and dual-language programs. The enhanced ebook reads aloud in both English and Spanish with word highlighting and audio speed control to promote oral language skills, fluency, pronunciation, text engagement, and reading comprehension.Keywords: based on a true story, endangered species, Hawaii, Hawaiian monk seal, health, life cycle, rehabilitation, wildlife rescue, basic needs, conservation, map, seal, sequenceHoney Girl: La foca monje de Hawái (Spanish version)
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