An imaginative work first published in 1902, L. Frank Baum's "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus" tells the story of Claus, an orphaned boy raised by various immortal creatures in an enchanted forest.When he reaches adulthood, Claus is told to live among mortals; he is disheartened initially by poverty, war, and other negative aspects of humanity. He becomes well-known for his kindness to children, and this enthusiasm leads to the invention of the first toys. Claus eventually makes it his life's mission to bring joy to children, and this unfolds into an entertaining explanation of many Christmas traditions, including the hanging of stockings, Christmas trees, and gift-giving. After a lifetime of generosity the immortal creatures who raised him must consider whether Claus is worthy of immortality so that he may continue to bring joy into the lives of children. "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus" illustrates the depth of Baum's skill as an author of children's literature.
A Christmas Carol is a novella by English author Charles Dickens. Carol tells the story of a bitter old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation resulting from a supernatural visit by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Yet to Come. The novella met with instant success and critical acclaim. The book was written and published in early Victorian era Britain, a period when there was strong nostalgia for old Christmas traditions together with the introduction of new customs, such as Christmas trees and greeting cards. Dickens' sources for the tale appear to be many and varied, but are, principally, the humiliating experiences of his childhood, his sympathy for the poor, and various Christmas stories and fairy tales. Scrooge eventually learns to love Christmas and everyone around him! A must read at Christmas time.
Captivating retelling of the nativity story. Great Christmas gift for kids who love to read.Sarah has been an angel all year, writing to Santa and doing everything she's told. But Santa still didn't bring her exactly what she wanted! This is the last straw, Sarah furious, writes back to Santa, one more letter: to tell him she'll be suing him. The reply Sarah gets ...Written in a lively and engaging style, this imaginative yet biblically faithful book will captivate children aged 8-12.Readers will be able to get inside the hearts and minds of some of the key players in the Christmas story and will appreciate the power and excitement of what happened and why it is so amazing for us today.
Such a sweet story that made my heart glow! "The Christmas Kid!", an orphan boy who has come to stay for the holiday with "the first-citizen" (the stodgy bank president who has so carefully set himself above everyone and certainly above Christmas festivities) and his wife ("Aunt Judith" who has such a need to give the love that is languishing and aching in her heart). As the book says, Jimsy takes it for granted that you'll like him -- but completely without arrogance, for he's the sort of dear spirit with a zest for life and unassuming kindness and generosity for others, despite his own hard lot. What I love is that he is not too goody-goody but just feels so real in his need to love and be loved and so earnest in his boyish ways to make friends. It's beautiful how easily Jimsy and Aunt Judith open their hearts to one another. Of course, the real test will be if the first-citizen can be moved and, of course, this being a happy Christmas story it's no surprise how things end. But it's such a sweet, fast read, by turns humorous and poignant, and filled with the spirit of Christmas, that I loved every minute despite the predictability
Taste of Home Soups contains over 500 heartwarming family favorite recipes for delicious homemade soups! Recipes for both quick meal ideas or old-fashioned favorites are included. Discover more than 500 savory and delicious recipes for this chill-chasing comfort food with Taste of Home Soups. Cook up delicious one-pot meals, save time and money, and get your family to eat more veggies! Enjoy masterful shortcuts that give you homemade meals fast, or prepare old-fashioned from-scratch favorites like Chicken 'n' Dumpling Soup and New England Clam Chowder. Perhaps best of all, you'll enjoy effortless, lunch box-perfect meals as you savor the delicious leftovers! Make hearty, wholesome, and healthy soups all year round with Taste of Home Soups!
From creating story maps to completing math puzzle boxes to learning about the life cycle of a plant, this set of activities engages second grade minds with targeted practice in key skills.These workbooks have been prepared to give children the confidence they need to successfully tackle standards-based testing. Written by educators & editors committed to raising national education standards, each workbook has been carefully aligned with Common Core Standards for grades K through 3 in Math & Language Arts. The workbooks: ease pre-test jitters by allowing children to get ready for tests, make pinpointing areas that might require additional support easy, provide supplemental support to other materials, free up teachers' & parents' time.
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If you're looking for a sudoku book for beginners, here's the perfect first sudoku puzzle book for young schoolchildren!!!!! This amazing mermaid book with puzzles is a perfect gift for children 6-12 years old. With 48 puzzles for easy level,12 puzzles medium and 12 puzzles hard this book meets all requirements. Sudoku for Kids is published in large print so that adults can enjoy it, too. All puzzle answers are included in the back of the book. Teachers and homeschoolers: Teach your kids to develop smart thinking and logic skills with the addicting fun of sudoku!!!!Do not hesitate and buy this book for your children to see the joy in their eyes. Make your child happy by ordering your copy today. About this Sudoku Mermaid Puzzles book: -48 sudokus easy 9×9 for young schoolchildren-12 sudokus medium 9x9-12 sudokus hard 9x9
The Complete Math Book explains how to keep inquiry at the heart of mathematics teaching and helps teachers build students' abilities to be true mathematicians. ¿This book outlines basic teaching strategies, such as questioning and exploration of concepts. The problems and explications includes: - addition and subtraction - multiplication facts, - simple and long division facts, - double digit multiplication, - long division with remainders and long division without remainders. - fraction made easy - test for divisibility - percentage - hints for learning - practice sheet - And More! WORKING TOGETHER: Parents and teachers can accurately monitor and gauge student learning and skill mastery from the classroom or at home using the answer key, scoring record, and assessments. With this complete book, your child can practice wherever, whenever, and solidify their understanding of key math concepts!
The easy way to brush up on your English skills Is it good or well? There, their, or they're? Some people don't have to think twice about using proper English, but for the rest of us it can get tricky and confusing. Whether you're writing or speaking, it's all too easy to fall prey to simple mistakes that will represent you in a less-than-desirable light-which can potentially cost you a job or put you in an embarrassing social situation. Avoiding complicated grammar rules, Basic English Grammar sticks to the basics and makes it easy to get up and running on what you need to know to partake in successful everyday communication, no matter your audience or medium.Inside, you'll find plenty of examples and exercises, guidance on how to structure sentences to make yourself easily understood, and so much more. In no time, you'll leave the 'me or I?' debate at the door and speak and write confidently and correctly. Plus, you'll expand your vocabulary, find the right tone and style you want to convey in your communication, and avoid common English language pitfalls.·Includes quizzes and self-tests·Provides guidance on composing letters, emails, texts, and phone calls·Explains in plain English how to improve your English skills·Gives you instruction and exercises on putting your skills to practice right away If English is your first language, but you missed or have forgotten the nuances that were taught in school, Basic English Grammar is your go-to guide. It is also ideal for those learning English as a second language. Grab your copy now!
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Here's how to grill absolutely everything! ¿Featuring 300 recipes and variations, this book is an exploration of the grill's nearly endless possibilities. Recipes cover every part of the meal, including appetizers, seafood, meat and poultry, vegetables (including vegetarian mains), and even desserts. Plenty of quick, high-heat recipes will get dinner on the table in short order (Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp, Green Chile Cheeseburgers); low and slow "project" recipes (Texas-Style Smoked Brisket, Pulled Pork with Lexington BBQ Sauce) are ideal for leisurely weekend cookouts. You'll also find unexpected grilled treats like avocado, watermelon, or pound cake, and innovative surprises-like cooking meat loaf-to get the most out of every fire.Start planning your menu today with 300 Recipes for Grill : The Complete Guide with 300 Tasty Recipes for Beginners and Advanced User!
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This cookbook is a must have for any deep fryer owner.Are you ready to make the most delicious and mouthwatering fried meals ever? An Independent Guide to the Absolute Best 101 Fryer Recipes explains how this remarkable kitchen appliance makes the best food of your life incredibly easy to prepare. This book will have you preparing sophisticated, immensely satisfying meals with complete ease. Get ready to enjoy a wealth of delicious recipes!When you become a master of your own fried food, you may lose interest in restaurants. Deep frying meals, snacks, appetizers, and desserts are popular all over the world. It accounts for a disproportionate number of high-calorie favorites, since the practice does use a significant amount of oil. It's not health food, for sure, but it's fun to make once in a while. The culture of deep-frying is especially present in the UK and the southern US. Bring deep-frying into your home, for some truly unique tastes. Read on, let's deep fry!
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