Resultados para "Change" en Crecer y cosas de la vida

Extraordinary Women of Faith highlights over 30 remarkable female figures, whose unwavering faith and amazing courage have left a lasting mark on our world. These short, accessible biographies will inspire readers to take action and let their God-given gifts shine for all to see. Meet some...

Kids deal with racism and social justice issues every day; give them the tools to effectively fight injustices using Christian principles and practical tools. In this adaptation of How to Fight Racism, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Jemar Tisby helps young readers ages 8-12 understand how...

In this biography, young listeners will learn all about Elizebeth Friedman (1892-1980), a brilliant American code breaker who smashed Nazi spy rings, took down gangsters, and created the CIA's first cryptology unit. Her story came to light when her secret papers were finally declassified in 2015. From thwarting notorious rumrunners with only paper and pencil to “counter-spying into the minds and activities of” Nazis, she held a pivotal role in the early days of US cryptology. No code was too challenging for her to crack, and her work undoubtedly saved thousands of lives. 

Sixteen-year-old Travis is looking for a good time. A vacation in Mexico with his mother and two siblings might cramp his style, but he’s willing to take that risk for a chance to cruise the beaches. Some things keep gnawing at him, though, like leaving Dad crying at the airport, and watching Mom disappear with a mysterious ‘headache’ every afternoon that they’re in Mexico.

Reverend F. D. Reese’s favorite subject to teach his students was freedom. But in Selma, Alabama, unfair tests and police officers’ swinging billy clubs kept African Americans from voting. Reverend Reese knew something had to change, so he asked his fellow teachers to do something dangerous - something that might lead to beatings and prison time. He asked them to march.

Sabrina is a curious girl who loves her family, nature, and learning… about almost everything. Maybe one day she’ll be a scientist. However, when she overhears her dad—who’s about the smartest person she knows—say that she’s "too bookish for a girl," her confidence is shaken.

When they piled into cars and drove through Durham, North Carolina, the members of the Duke University Medical School basketball team only knew that they were going somewhere to play basketball. They didn't know whom they would play against. But when they came face-to-face with their opponents, they quickly realized this secret game was going to make history. Discover the true story of how in 1944, Coach John McLendon orchestrated a secret game between the best players from a white college and his team from the North Carolina College of Negroes at a time of segregation and racism.

Thirteen-year-old Teddy Youngblood is in a coma fighting for his life after an unspecified football injury at training camp. His family and friends flock to his bedside to support his recovery - and to discuss the events leading up to the tragic accident. Was this an inevitable result of playing a violent sport, or was something more sinister happening on the field that day? 

In the 1920s cotton buyer Earle Dickson worked for Johnson & Johnson and had a klutzy wife who often cut herself. The son of a doctor, Earle set out to create an easier way for her to bandage her injuries. Band-Aids were born, but Earle's bosses at the pharmaceutical giant weren't convinced, and it wasn't until the Boy Scouts of America tested Earle's prototype that this ubiquitous household staple was made available to the public. 

Jay reads Braille. Sam uses a wheelchair. Ben has Down syndrome. In this series, young listeners can learn more about how to be a good friend to friends with different capabilities and conditions.

From eating nutritious foods to spending time with friends, all of our daily activities contribute to living healthy lives! In this series, listeners will learn about the different ways to practice healthy living. Each title defines an element of healthy living by breaking down different ways it affects our lives.

Sixteen-year-old Miranda Merchant is great at science. . .and not so great with boys. After major drama with her boyfriend and (now ex) best friend, she's happy to spend the summer on small, mysterious Selkie Island, helping her mother sort out her late grandmother's estate.

In A Pencil Can Change the World, young listeners meet Amir, a boy with a worn pencil and a simple dream—to learn, to teach, and to help others. With just one pencil shared between siblings, Amir begins teaching letters and numbers, inspiring other children to gather and learn together.

Isobel Kuhn questioned whether God even existed. Mary Slessor grew up in a slum with an alcoholic father. Joni Eareckson broke her neck during a diving accident and Corrie Ten Boom just lived with her family in a little watch shop in Harlaam, Holland. What is so special about these girls and how...

Max the fox and his siblings are ready for their big magic show. Max is the main act, and he doesn’t want any help. He is the best magician, and he’s in charge. When his bossy ways put the show at risk, Max must change his ways and learn to cooperate. After all, cooperation is the real magic!

A selfless manatee (Kobee Manatee) with his seafaring pals (Tess the Seahorse), (Pablo the Hermit Crab), and (Tameeka, the sea turtle), are on a 500-mile journey from the Cayman Islands to Belize. The tale unfolds as Kobee plans on helping his cousin Quinn with her new underwater all-veggie bistro. The friends quickly discover the amazing Great Blue Hole. Unfortunately, Pablo accidentally falls into its endless abyss. Can he be saved in time?

Discover the lives of 101 trailblazing women and the remarkable things they achieved. This audiobook is packed with bitesize biographies of activists, leaders, athletes, artists, explorers, and STEM innovators. From the celebrated to the overlooked, these women overcame odds, defied expectations and shattered stereotypes and their stories are sure to inspire young listeners and encourage them to dream big.

In Here Comes Little Jenna Jafferty, little Jenna didn't want anything to ever change. She was happy and thought her life was perfect. But now, it isn't. From the changing of the seasons, to big sister Janine starting school, and baby brother Jason starting to walk and talk, Jenna's life presents new challenges. In Little Jenna Jafferty in Changes, Challenges, & Chuckles, little Jenna's story continues to unfold in the 1960s from one hilarious predicament into another with some precious moments sprinkled in along the way.

Can Louis' parents get any more embarrassing? Will they ever get on board with his dreams of stardom? Why is everyone dressed in glittery and ill-fitting clothes? And why, oh why is everyone chanting 'ommmmmm'? Follow the hilarious adventures and misadventures of Louis, the aspiring schoolboy comedian, in this laugh-out-loud tale from the award-winning author of How to Train Your Parents, Pete Johnson.

In a quiet village shaped by rain, memory, and small moments of change, a young girl begins to understand what it means to be brave. As her world shifts in subtle but meaningful ways, she faces uncertainty with hesitation and hope. Through everyday experiences, she learns that courage is not always about grand actions, but about patience, kindness, and the strength to continue forward. Set in a gentle, emotionally grounded environment, this story explores themes of growth, resilience, and inner strength.