Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Tales of the Little People
Author: Edward CornplanterPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781530283507
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Traditional tales told by the original inhabitants of America about the guiding spirits sometimes called, The Little People.
David Attenborough
Author: Isabel Sanchez VegaraPublisher:
ISBN: 0711245630
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of David Attenborough, the inspiring broadcaster and conservationist. Little David grew up in Leicester on the campus of a university, where his father was a professor. As a child, he spent hours in the science library, collating his own specimens and creating a mini animal museum. When he was old enough to go to university, he studied science and zoology--but what he wanted most of all was to be close to the animals he was studying. So, he started working in television, visiting animals in their natural habitats, and telling the world the untold stories of these animals. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the broadcaster's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Stephen Hawking
Author: Isabel Sanchez VegaraPublisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 1786037327
Category : Physicists
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
New in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Stephen Hawking, the genius physicist and author. When Stephen Hawking was a little boy, he used to stare up at the stars and wonder about the universe. Although he was never top of the class, his curiosity took him to the best universities in England: Oxford and Cambridge. It also led him to make one of the biggest scientific discoveries of the 20th century: Hawking radiation. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the brilliant physicist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Cherokee Little People Were Real
Author: Mary A. JoycePublisher:
ISBN: 9780991181513
Category : Cherokee Indians
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
"The testimonies in this manuscript are about ancient little skeletons and tunnels found on the campus of Western Carolina University (WCU) in Cullowhee, North Carolina on Cullowhee Mountain which is south of campus. The testimonies give credence to abundant legends in Western North Carolina about Cherokee Little People."--Page 3.
Pleasant Tales for Little People
Author: Thirty Tales for Little People
Author: Lady KathleenThe Little People and Other Tales (1874)
Author: Juliet PollockPublisher: Kessinger Publishing
ISBN: 9781104343873
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
The Little People and Other Tales
Author: Lady Pollock (Emma Jane)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
The Little People
Author: Stories From The AtticPublisher: Vdv Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
I’ve always believed the old maxim that truth is stranger than fiction. If you ever doubt the fact, then I urge you to spend more time around people, particularly the elderly and to make sure that you spend that time listening. One of the best things about working in care, with the elderly, is the never ending procession of stories. It’s a perk of a job. Lived experience is the best source for narratives and once you get to know those that you care for and more importantly, once they get to know you, you often find that they are more than willing to reminisce about their past experiences, the lives they’ve lived, the people they’ve loved and lost and to talk about the strange twists of fate that have befallen them. Sometimes however, it pays to be careful. For although truth is undoubtedly stranger than fiction, it can also be far more terrifying. Sometimes the things people tell you, with a straight face and absolute conviction can rob you of your...
TWO IROQUOIS CHILDREN?S STORIES ? "The Little People" and "How the Iroquois give Thanks"
Author: Anon E. MousePublisher: Abela Publishing Ltd
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 319 In this 319thÿÿissue of the Baba Indaba?s Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates two "TWO IROQUOIS CHILDREN?S STORIES? ? The Little People and How the Iroquois give Thanks. The Iroquois call fairies Jo gah oh, or "Little People," because they are so small. They Little People can do wonderful things. Whatever they wish, they can do. There are three tribes that make up the Jo gah. What are they? In the second story we read about how the Iroquois give thanks for almost everything in their lives. In fact they are a grateful people. A true Iroquois never rises after eating without saying, "Niaweh," which means, "I am thankful." The others reply, "Niuh,"?"It is well." The Children never pick a flower without thinking how kind the Great Spirit has been, to cause the flowers to grow. They like flowers, and no matter how poor the Indian cabin, flowers are always to be found near. ÿ To find out more about these two stories, you will have to download and read these stories for yourself. ÿ BUY ANY 4 BABA INDABA CHILDREN?S STORIES FOR ONLY $1 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES ÿ Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". ÿ