Author: J. Russell Brooks
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524650862
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
My fondest wish is that parents will sit down with their children and read this book together, in the hopes that together they can talk openly and honestly about the issues covered in this book. Why did I write the book? Well, the Millikan family has been a long-time inspiration to me because I am not only the author but the true character Uncle Russ. I am hoping that reading the real life story of the Millikan family will give others families a better understanding of what its like to have a child with special needs. Yes, I said special needs, not gifts. Yes, there are difficult challenges and decisions that have to be made on behalf of a special-needs child, but the return of innocent, unconditional love from that child makes the extra responsibilities easier to handle. Parents of kids with special needs are forced very early on of the realization that their child is going to have unique issues as they grow into young adults. Joe and Robin fought hard and made many sacrifices to ensure Troys education would help him grow up to be productive adult. I also hope their story will get parents and their children to embrace the differences among people. Just because a young person looks different does not mean that they or their parents are not approachable. Parents lead by exampleif you are at the park and see a mom or dad with a special-needs child, engage them. Ask them about their kid; you will be pleasantly surprised that they like bragging about their child just as much as parents with so-called normal kids do. Introduce your children to special-needs children. If they are able to interact with the child, they will be much more likely to engage them kindly the next time they are faced with the same situation. Let your children ask the parents of special-needs children questions. Children are naturally curious, even if their questions embarrass you. Knowledge is contagious, and the next time your kid is in the park with a friend staring at a special-needs child, you might be pleasantly surprised to hear your kid say to his friend, Oh, thats just so and so and his mom. Do you want to meet them? Lastly, I am hoping that parents start teaching their children about bullying at an early age. Bullying has become an epidemic in this country. It is not just little kids picking on each other on the playground at school anymore. If we can get to kids early enough and get them to embrace the differences in people, they might not become bullies themselves. And if they ever become a victim of bullying, teach them to never be afraid to tell their parents or any trusted adult, no matter what age they are. Most bullies are just scared, insecure kids or adults that would rather be cruel to others than face their own issues. It is sad that parents have to be so vigilant these days because there are so many new ways and places for bullies to thrive.
The Squirrel’S Finnegan
Author: J. Russell Brooks
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524650862
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
My fondest wish is that parents will sit down with their children and read this book together, in the hopes that together they can talk openly and honestly about the issues covered in this book. Why did I write the book? Well, the Millikan family has been a long-time inspiration to me because I am not only the author but the true character Uncle Russ. I am hoping that reading the real life story of the Millikan family will give others families a better understanding of what its like to have a child with special needs. Yes, I said special needs, not gifts. Yes, there are difficult challenges and decisions that have to be made on behalf of a special-needs child, but the return of innocent, unconditional love from that child makes the extra responsibilities easier to handle. Parents of kids with special needs are forced very early on of the realization that their child is going to have unique issues as they grow into young adults. Joe and Robin fought hard and made many sacrifices to ensure Troys education would help him grow up to be productive adult. I also hope their story will get parents and their children to embrace the differences among people. Just because a young person looks different does not mean that they or their parents are not approachable. Parents lead by exampleif you are at the park and see a mom or dad with a special-needs child, engage them. Ask them about their kid; you will be pleasantly surprised that they like bragging about their child just as much as parents with so-called normal kids do. Introduce your children to special-needs children. If they are able to interact with the child, they will be much more likely to engage them kindly the next time they are faced with the same situation. Let your children ask the parents of special-needs children questions. Children are naturally curious, even if their questions embarrass you. Knowledge is contagious, and the next time your kid is in the park with a friend staring at a special-needs child, you might be pleasantly surprised to hear your kid say to his friend, Oh, thats just so and so and his mom. Do you want to meet them? Lastly, I am hoping that parents start teaching their children about bullying at an early age. Bullying has become an epidemic in this country. It is not just little kids picking on each other on the playground at school anymore. If we can get to kids early enough and get them to embrace the differences in people, they might not become bullies themselves. And if they ever become a victim of bullying, teach them to never be afraid to tell their parents or any trusted adult, no matter what age they are. Most bullies are just scared, insecure kids or adults that would rather be cruel to others than face their own issues. It is sad that parents have to be so vigilant these days because there are so many new ways and places for bullies to thrive.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524650862
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
My fondest wish is that parents will sit down with their children and read this book together, in the hopes that together they can talk openly and honestly about the issues covered in this book. Why did I write the book? Well, the Millikan family has been a long-time inspiration to me because I am not only the author but the true character Uncle Russ. I am hoping that reading the real life story of the Millikan family will give others families a better understanding of what its like to have a child with special needs. Yes, I said special needs, not gifts. Yes, there are difficult challenges and decisions that have to be made on behalf of a special-needs child, but the return of innocent, unconditional love from that child makes the extra responsibilities easier to handle. Parents of kids with special needs are forced very early on of the realization that their child is going to have unique issues as they grow into young adults. Joe and Robin fought hard and made many sacrifices to ensure Troys education would help him grow up to be productive adult. I also hope their story will get parents and their children to embrace the differences among people. Just because a young person looks different does not mean that they or their parents are not approachable. Parents lead by exampleif you are at the park and see a mom or dad with a special-needs child, engage them. Ask them about their kid; you will be pleasantly surprised that they like bragging about their child just as much as parents with so-called normal kids do. Introduce your children to special-needs children. If they are able to interact with the child, they will be much more likely to engage them kindly the next time they are faced with the same situation. Let your children ask the parents of special-needs children questions. Children are naturally curious, even if their questions embarrass you. Knowledge is contagious, and the next time your kid is in the park with a friend staring at a special-needs child, you might be pleasantly surprised to hear your kid say to his friend, Oh, thats just so and so and his mom. Do you want to meet them? Lastly, I am hoping that parents start teaching their children about bullying at an early age. Bullying has become an epidemic in this country. It is not just little kids picking on each other on the playground at school anymore. If we can get to kids early enough and get them to embrace the differences in people, they might not become bullies themselves. And if they ever become a victim of bullying, teach them to never be afraid to tell their parents or any trusted adult, no matter what age they are. Most bullies are just scared, insecure kids or adults that would rather be cruel to others than face their own issues. It is sad that parents have to be so vigilant these days because there are so many new ways and places for bullies to thrive.
Finnegan Found
Author: John N Powers
Publisher: John N Powers
ISBN: 0578686392
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
Forgotten men of the Forgotten War. Their story untold. Left in the dark. For seventy years. This novel tells that story, shines a light on that darkness. They were beaten, starved, and kept in cages with little medical care. The Chinese POW camps of the Korean War brought out the best, and the worst, in men. Young Swede fights for himself and his fellow captives, determined to survive with his pride and honor intact. First, he has to survive the deathly cold of the first winter, when half the prisoners die. Once he is allowed to join the other prisoners, he teaches them to resist, becoming one of the worst of the men the Chinese fear - the Reactionaries. Described by readers as “hard to put down,” and “riveting.” “...a gem written in a heartfelt way." Forgotten for seventy years. Now is their time to be remembered.
Publisher: John N Powers
ISBN: 0578686392
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
Forgotten men of the Forgotten War. Their story untold. Left in the dark. For seventy years. This novel tells that story, shines a light on that darkness. They were beaten, starved, and kept in cages with little medical care. The Chinese POW camps of the Korean War brought out the best, and the worst, in men. Young Swede fights for himself and his fellow captives, determined to survive with his pride and honor intact. First, he has to survive the deathly cold of the first winter, when half the prisoners die. Once he is allowed to join the other prisoners, he teaches them to resist, becoming one of the worst of the men the Chinese fear - the Reactionaries. Described by readers as “hard to put down,” and “riveting.” “...a gem written in a heartfelt way." Forgotten for seventy years. Now is their time to be remembered.
Papillon
Author: Joyce Markovics
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1936088975
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Papillons, those elegant little dogs with butterfly-like ears, romp happily through the pages of this title! Bred for companionship, these happy pups have brought friendship and bundles of joy into the lives of many pet owners. A narrative treat for dog lovers, Papillon: Monsieur Butterfly is packed with fun, real-life stories of these lovable dogs. It also covers the breed’s history and its relationship to the animal’s current size, physical and mental characteristics, and suitability as a pet.
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1936088975
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Papillons, those elegant little dogs with butterfly-like ears, romp happily through the pages of this title! Bred for companionship, these happy pups have brought friendship and bundles of joy into the lives of many pet owners. A narrative treat for dog lovers, Papillon: Monsieur Butterfly is packed with fun, real-life stories of these lovable dogs. It also covers the breed’s history and its relationship to the animal’s current size, physical and mental characteristics, and suitability as a pet.
Rescue on the Oregon Trail (Ranger in Time #1)
Author: Kate Messner
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545639166
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Meet Ranger! He's a time-traveling golden retriever who has a nose for trouble . . . and always saves the day! Ranger has been trained as a search-and-rescue dog, but can't officially pass the test because he's always getting distracted by squirrels during exercises. One day, he finds a mysterious first aid kit in the garden and is transported to the year 1850, where he meets a young boy named Sam Abbott. Sam's family is migrating west on the Oregon Trail, and soon after Ranger arrives he helps the boy save his little sister. Ranger thinks his job is done, but the Oregon Trail can be dangerous, and the Abbotts need Ranger's help more than they realize!
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545639166
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Meet Ranger! He's a time-traveling golden retriever who has a nose for trouble . . . and always saves the day! Ranger has been trained as a search-and-rescue dog, but can't officially pass the test because he's always getting distracted by squirrels during exercises. One day, he finds a mysterious first aid kit in the garden and is transported to the year 1850, where he meets a young boy named Sam Abbott. Sam's family is migrating west on the Oregon Trail, and soon after Ranger arrives he helps the boy save his little sister. Ranger thinks his job is done, but the Oregon Trail can be dangerous, and the Abbotts need Ranger's help more than they realize!
King of Sprinkler Lane: A Charmed Life
Author: Michael R. Gardner
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 148341230X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
A humorous memoir about a mischievous kid who, through relentless efforts by his parents, Jesuit teachers and wife succeeds as a U.S. Ambassador, lawyer, author, Georgetown professor and four-time Presidential appointee.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 148341230X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
A humorous memoir about a mischievous kid who, through relentless efforts by his parents, Jesuit teachers and wife succeeds as a U.S. Ambassador, lawyer, author, Georgetown professor and four-time Presidential appointee.
Connected by the Soul
Author: Ernie Carwile
Publisher: Verbena Pond Publishing
ISBN: 9780979617621
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Publisher: Verbena Pond Publishing
ISBN: 9780979617621
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Squirrels of the World
Author: Richard W. Thorington Jr.
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421408686
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
This is the most thorough treatment ever undertaken on the Sciuridae and promises to be the definitive book on squirrels for decades to come. Squirrels of the World, written by scientists with more than 100 years of collective experience studying these popular mammals, is the first comprehensive examination of all 285 species of squirrels worldwide. The authors reveal virtually every detail of the family Sciuridae, which includes ground squirrels, tree squirrels, flying squirrels, prairie dogs, and chipmunks. Each species—from the familiar gray squirrel of American backyards to the exotic and endangered woolly flying squirrel of Pakistan—is described in a detailed account that includes distinguishing characteristics, ecology, natural history, conservation status, and current threats to its existence. Squirrels of the World includes • stunning color photographs that document rare and unusual squirrels as well as common varieties • evolution, morphology, ecology, and conservation status • colorful range maps marking species distribution • images of the skull of each genus of squirrel • extensive references
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421408686
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
This is the most thorough treatment ever undertaken on the Sciuridae and promises to be the definitive book on squirrels for decades to come. Squirrels of the World, written by scientists with more than 100 years of collective experience studying these popular mammals, is the first comprehensive examination of all 285 species of squirrels worldwide. The authors reveal virtually every detail of the family Sciuridae, which includes ground squirrels, tree squirrels, flying squirrels, prairie dogs, and chipmunks. Each species—from the familiar gray squirrel of American backyards to the exotic and endangered woolly flying squirrel of Pakistan—is described in a detailed account that includes distinguishing characteristics, ecology, natural history, conservation status, and current threats to its existence. Squirrels of the World includes • stunning color photographs that document rare and unusual squirrels as well as common varieties • evolution, morphology, ecology, and conservation status • colorful range maps marking species distribution • images of the skull of each genus of squirrel • extensive references
Youth's Companion
Fangs A Million
Author: Tammie Painter
Publisher: Daisy Dog Media
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
IT’S NOT EVERY DAY YOU MEET AN AMATEUR SLEUTH WITH FANGS. “…a charming tale of dragons, deception, and dastardly deeds, and I loved every minute of it." “…an excellent read…[a] hilarious series” “Once I started reading it, I couldn’t put it down…it was that good!” “Light and fanciful with a darn good mystery woven in. What fun!” If you like fantastical mysteries that mix in laughs with murderous mayhem and mythical beasts, you’ll love the Circus of Unusual Creatures Mysteries. HEY EVERYONE, CORDELIA HERE. Duncan (aka "Deadliest Dragon in the West") has finally finished typing up the third sleuthing adventure he got us tangled up in. It’s the one that involves booze smuggling, dragon matchmaking, too much lemonade, and a unicorn having a very bad hair day. I’m not sure about Duncan calling it a "masterpiece of mystery,” but trust me, it's a good one. Especially when that unicorn has a wardrobe malfunction and Duncan becomes a victim of his own matchmaking. Of course, things aren’t all fun and games at Zin’s Circus of Unusual Creatures. We’ve got some pesky trainees driving us all batty, a police raid that threatens to shut the show down permanently, and, yes, a couple of confounding murders to solve. Now, while I go see what Pepper's cooking up in the Cantina, why not make a dragon's day by grabbing your own copy of Fangs a Million? And if you haven't started The Circus of Unusual Creatures series yet, I'm pretty sure you’ll love, not only this tale, but also Duncan's first two books: Hoard It All Before and Tipping the Scales. Note: While you can read The Circus of Unusual Creatures Mysteries on their own, you'll get far more out of the stories if you read the books in order.
Publisher: Daisy Dog Media
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
IT’S NOT EVERY DAY YOU MEET AN AMATEUR SLEUTH WITH FANGS. “…a charming tale of dragons, deception, and dastardly deeds, and I loved every minute of it." “…an excellent read…[a] hilarious series” “Once I started reading it, I couldn’t put it down…it was that good!” “Light and fanciful with a darn good mystery woven in. What fun!” If you like fantastical mysteries that mix in laughs with murderous mayhem and mythical beasts, you’ll love the Circus of Unusual Creatures Mysteries. HEY EVERYONE, CORDELIA HERE. Duncan (aka "Deadliest Dragon in the West") has finally finished typing up the third sleuthing adventure he got us tangled up in. It’s the one that involves booze smuggling, dragon matchmaking, too much lemonade, and a unicorn having a very bad hair day. I’m not sure about Duncan calling it a "masterpiece of mystery,” but trust me, it's a good one. Especially when that unicorn has a wardrobe malfunction and Duncan becomes a victim of his own matchmaking. Of course, things aren’t all fun and games at Zin’s Circus of Unusual Creatures. We’ve got some pesky trainees driving us all batty, a police raid that threatens to shut the show down permanently, and, yes, a couple of confounding murders to solve. Now, while I go see what Pepper's cooking up in the Cantina, why not make a dragon's day by grabbing your own copy of Fangs a Million? And if you haven't started The Circus of Unusual Creatures series yet, I'm pretty sure you’ll love, not only this tale, but also Duncan's first two books: Hoard It All Before and Tipping the Scales. Note: While you can read The Circus of Unusual Creatures Mysteries on their own, you'll get far more out of the stories if you read the books in order.