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

When people look at Melissa, they think they see a boy named George. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. Melissa thinks she’ll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. Melissa really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can't even try out for the part... because she's a boy. With the help of her best friend, Kelly, Melissa comes up with a plan. Not just so she can be Charlotte—but so everyone can know who she is, once and for all.

Vincitore del prestigioso premio Cento. Con i suoi centoventi chili addosso Rosa è una ragazza sola, non amata, e per questo bulimica. Rosa deve affrontare una classe di ragazzi snob viziati, troppo ricchi e troppo aridi per riconoscere il vuoto che c'è dentro di loro. Nel loro mondo di gare di sci, di tennis, di nuoto, non c'è posto per i sentimenti a cui non sanno dare un nome.

When Mona the Mouse stumbles across the wondrous world of the Heartwood Hotel in the middle of a storm, she desperately hopes they'll let her stay. As it turns out, Mona is precisely the maid they need at the grandest hotel in Fernwood Forest, where animals come from far and wide for safety, luxury, and comfort. But the Heartwood Hotel is not all acorn souffles and soft moss-lined beds. Danger lurks, and as it approaches, Mona finds that this hotel is more than a warm place to spend the night. It might also be a home.

The world is full of tiny viruses and bacteria that can be seen only through a microscope. Some bacteria can be helpful, but others cause diseases such as typhoid fever. Viruses can cause deadly diseases such as COVID-19. Young listeners will get all the facts about bacteria and viruses, including their similarities and differences, how they cause infections, and how people can keep dangerous germs from spreading.

In this biography collection, meet over twenty people with Down syndrome who have accomplished amazing things in their lives. Excelling in film, sports, business, photography, and more, these people are changing hearts and minds about their disability. Hear about Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman Triathlon, and Isabella Springmuhl Tejada, the first designer with Down syndrome invited to showcase her work at London Fashion Week. Learn about the Special Olympics, Best Buddies, and other organizations who support the Down syndrome community. 

Benjamin loves being a treasure hunter. But learning he is a pirate is even better. Ben discovers a treasure map left by his late grandfather and embarks on a treasure hunt with his Nan’s help. But does someone else know about the location of the treasure? Ben must face danger and use his wits, or risk losing the loot forever. And in doing so Ben must face his own grief over losing his grandfather.

When your parents divorce, it can feel like the world turns upside down. What do you do? Whether you live mostly at your moms or dads, this story can help you through the tough times.

Listeners will learn about the life and works of Suzanne Collins. This young adult author’s life leading up to her success as the best-selling author of the Hunger Games trilogy is discussed. Listeners will also learn about the author’s writing process and what inspires her to write. What’s next for this author and other interesting details are also included.

The choices you make matter! By being fair, you choose not to be a bully. Learn about how you can be fair.

The choices you make matter! By being trustworthy, you choose not to be a bully. Learn about how you can be trustworthy.

The choices you make matter! By being a good citizen, you choose not to be a bully. Learn about how you can be a good citizen.

Cuando la gente ve a George, cree que es un niño. Pero ella sabe que no es verdad. George sabe que es una niña. George cree que jamás podrá decirle a nadie que ella, en realidad, es una niña.

Ben was never supposed to find out about his father's mysterious past, but when a school project forces him to confront his mother, she can no longer ignore the secrets she's kept all these years. With the help of his best friend Cooper and his new dog Blue, Ben embarks on a wild journey to uncover the truth about his dad's past—and what he discovers may be stranger and more unexpected than anything he could have ever imagined.

Ryan’s father is on a tour of duty with the National Guard. Everyone else in his family seems to have found ways to cope with his absence, but Ryan hasn’t! When his dad’s deployment is extended, Ryan has to find a way to stay in touch with him. A trip to the library may be just what he needs—both for communication with his dad, and finding his way to cope!

Lyt eller læs til vidunderlige, skønne, sjove og personlige historier fra bladet Olivias brevkasse. Alle historierne er skrevet af Olivias trofaste læsere, og de handler om hverdag, kærlighed, skole, veninder og drenge...

A picture book for children aged 3-6 featuring a character named Zoe who explores numbers 1-10 through encounters with animal friends. The story uses rhythmic, musical verse to introduce counting concepts in a playful, engaging narrative. Themes include numeracy, friendship, and celebration. Suitable for early years settings, home reading, and classroom storytimes. Supports early mathematics and literacy development. Join Zoe as she wakes with a song in her heart and embarks on a joyful counting journey through a world filled with animal friends!

From debut author Rachel Ruiz, When Penny Met POTUS is a unique and clever picture book about a young girl whose mother works for the president of the United States. Penny has heard the term POTUS over and over but doesn't know what it means—and her imagination runs wild! When she spends a day at the office with her mother, she asks a few questions, looks around, and tries to discover just who—or what—POTUS is.

Bailey is a raccoon who loves math and the superhero Mighty Raccoon. But Bailey is getting physically bullied by Kim, a dog at school. Young listeners watch Bailey struggle with bullying and learn safe ways to make it stop, helping all children relate to the issue of physical bullying.

Families come in all forms and sizes. Who is in your family? Let's share and celebrate what makes each family special!

Anne Shirley leaves the familiar fields and quiet lanes of Prince Edward Island behind as she steps into a new chapter of her life at Redmond College in Nova Scotia. College brings fresh friendships, intellectual awakening, and a wider world than Anne has ever known—but it also brings difficult choices. As she balances academic ambition with the pull of home, Anne faces romantic proposals, shifting loyalties, and the growing realization that love, like life, is more complex than the ideals she once imagined.