You love horses and ponies! Who doesn't? This guide will help you learn how to build a wonderful relationship with the horses in your life, keep your new pony healthy and happy, and avoid common mistakes of first-time horse and pony riders and owners. Whether you have a horse or pony, are thinking about learning to ride, or just love horses and ponies and want to know all about them, this guide is packed with the essential information, tips, and advice that every horse-loving kid will enjoy. You'll discover how horses helped humans make history. You'll explore their bodies and minds, inside and out. You'll learn how to ride them and train them and care for them. You'll survey horse shows and horse sports all around the world. Most importantly, you'll understand how to form a lasting bond with the horses and ponies in your life. Full-color photographs placed throughout will aid in understanding, as well as keeping a young reader interested. The Absolute Beginners Guide to Horses and Ponies covers a lot of important topics, including: Preparing your stall or barn for a new horse or pony Horse breeds and their characteristics Amazing horses in movies, books and real-life heroes Safe handling Mucking, grooming, and tacking Nutrition and health care Unique needs of horses and young ponies Riding lessons And so much more!
Fun First Reads for Fans of Minecraft! A Perfect Gift for Motivating Reluctant Readers! NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG. Join the young hero Phoenix as she navigates the world of Minecraft. This compilation of bestselling graphic novels for Minecrafters includes the following titles:The Quest for the Golden Apple (Book #1) Phoenix longs to see the world outside of her village. One day, she risks a trip over the town’s wall to see the dark forest. Her quick adventure releases a monster that turns her brother into a zombie! It’s up to Phoenix to save him by leaving her village and finding the enchanted golden apple. This graphic novel for kids is followed by other Minecraft graphic novels, including Revenge of the Zombie Monks, Saving Xenos, Chasing Herobrine, The Ender Eye Prophecy, and Battle for the Dragon’s Temple. They are easy graphic novels and are sure to be enjoyed by all who love Minecraft and stories filled with adventure, courage, and action. Quest for the Golden Apple is especially ideal for those who aren’t inclined to read but love Minecraft. This graphic novel is a quick and engaging read for ages 9-12 with more than 750 pictures.Revenge of the Zombie Monks (Book #2) Phoenix, Wolfie, and their friends are back in this exciting second part of the Unofficial Graphic Novel for Minecrafters series! Past the walls of their monastery, the monks of Xenos grow enchanted golden apples for their neighbor villagers. As readers learn in Quest for the Golden Apple, these golden apples have magical healing abilities and have the power to keep the villagers safe. The monks also have and protect the knowledge that connects Xenos to her sister worlds. This knowledge keeps Xenos and her citizens safe. But when the monks are zombified, Xenos’s citizens need a new hero. Follow Phoenix and her friends as they fight to save the citizens and monks of Xenos. But Phoenix and her crew of heroes have no idea and do not suspect the culprit behind this disaster—an incredibly powerful foe who will do anything to keep Phoenix from saving her world.The Ender Eye Prophecy (Book #3) Peace has finally been restored in Xenos, but Phoenix longs to return home to her family of miners. Sheltered by the monks who guard the border world, she spends her days searching for clues about her real identity. Just when Phoenix is losing hope that she’ll ever discover the truth, two miner ambassadors arrive at the monastery, looking for a girl from their ancient legends who is said to wear an enchanted Ender eye necklace and is destined to save their village. Could that girl be Phoenix? Determined to follow every clue that could set her free, Phoenix decides to join them on their quest to restore peace to their land. But along the way, zombie pirates attack, capturing Phoenix and taking her to the Nether. Now it’s up to Xander to convince the villagers and miners to put aside their differences and come to Phoenix’s rescue. The fate of their world depends on it.Battle for the Dragon's Temple (Book #4) With the help of her friends, Phoenix has finally solved the mystery of where she came from! But unraveling the truth about her past only leads to more questions, like why her parents gave their lives to defeat the powerful Ender Dragon. Determined to finish what her parents started, and unaware that an old enemy haunts her tracks, Phoenix sets out on her latest adventure. Clue after clue leads Phoenix, Xander, and T.H. closer to the darkness of the End. What awaits them there is their greatest battle yet—and perhaps the key to Phoenix’s true destiny. Chasing Herobrine (Book #5) The redstone dust has barely settled after Phoenix’s epic battle against the Defender when word of a new threat arises: the legendary ghost of Herobrine has been sighted in Phoenix’s village, and under cover of darkness, he’s terrorizing a new family each night. Phoenix and T.H. rush to the village, where they discover a tangled string of clues. Just as the friends-turned-sleuths are sure they’ve unraveled the mystery of Herobrine’s griefing, they uncover a secret that makes them question everything they’ve learned. And when a new, stronger enemy appears, their hunt for Herobrine is turned on its end once again. Can a ghost be in danger? And could Herobrine cease to be their enemy and instead become . . . their ally? Saving Xenos (Book #6) While kids from all over Xenos are competing in the all new multiplayer Olympic Games, a serious issue brings the fun to a screeching halt. The monks, who watch over the seed worlds beyond Xenos, bring news of a wave of glitches and corruption that will soon cause widespread disaster. The Defender is causing trouble from afar. But Phoenix is determined to protect the world as she knows it. With her magic necklace to guide her, Phoenix leads her friends on a dangerous adventure to repair the damage. It's not an easy journey–they must survive deadly battles, traps, and plenty of obstacles on the way. Phoenix is prepared to risk everything for the future of Xenos . . . but is it enough to save the day? Fans of Minecraft won't want to miss this exciting conclusion to the series that began with Quest for the Golden Apple!
6 Best Selling Underwater Stories for Fans of Minecraft at a value price! NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG. Torn from their lives as regular Librarian’s kids, Max, Ingrid, and Luke must survive in a hidden Librarian outpost—underwater! While their parents scramble to safeguard the books of the Overworld, the trio sneak out of their warren of underwater caves to investigate the deep waters of the oceans.The Legend of the Coral Caves (Book 1) When they hear about the Legend of the Coral Caves, a trove of golden coral beyond imagining, Max, Luke, and Ingrid realize that this wealth could help solve all their problems. Now it’s up to them to find the cave and bring the fortune back to save their families—and their books!Zombies vs. Turtles (Book 2) In their desperate search for the mysterious Heart of the Sea to power the Conduit, the brave, young explorers discover new allies, the turtles, to help in their quest. There's just one problem: zombies hate turtles. A full-on zombie-turtle war breaks out, threatening to wipe out the turtles and expose the secret society's mission to the vengeful, book-hating pillagers. Can the S.Q.U.I.D. Squad restore peace before all is lost? Game of the Guardians (Book 3) Just when they are getting comfortable in their new home, seven librarians are captured and held for ransom by ancient sea-monsters called guardians. Are Inky, Luke, and Max prepared to battle for their family and friends’ freedom? Everything they care about is on the line when the kids are forced to face their fiercest enemies in the dizzying maze of an ocean monument. If they can survive the guardians’ piercing lasers, outsmart them at every turn, and find their way out of the maze, they might just be able to rescue their people and live to tell about it.A Battle Begins (Book 4) When Pillagers establish an outpost not far from the Book Guardian's hidden ravine headquarters, it's time for the S.Q.U.I.D Squad to swim into action. When their plans to outwit and scare the Pillagers fail, they must turn to the help of a mysterious captive of the Pillagers, the Talker. But the Talker seems to have devious plans of her own.Journey to the Ocean's End (Book 5) With their secret base discovered, the Book Guardians, bent on protecting their culture, must find a new headquarters far from the Pillagers. As they set out for the Ocean’s End, a faraway, uncharted sea, a surprise Pillager attack splits the voyagers up. It is up to the stranded S.Q.U.I.D. Squad to save the library of ancient books that the Pillagers want to burn and find their way to their new base.Marine Madness (Book 6) While settling into their new base at Ocean's End, life returns to business as usual: books are being delivered and stored and everyone is at work. The only new trouble in their lives is a pair of twins who really don't want to be there. Troublesome turns to puzzling when the adults begin to behave oddly. First, Sofi can’t stop laughing. Abs begins making silly jokes and playing with toys. To Inky and the gang’s surprise, Ocean's End headquarters slowly transforms into fun and games. But when the S,Q.U.I.D. Squad realizes that the adults are suffering from a magic that turns them into kids, the joke is over. As the squad works to find a cure for their parents, another troublesome change occurs. The fish and sea creatures that used to be friendly begin attacking Ocean's End, and the magic barrier keeping them hidden starts to break down. If the SQUID Squad can't find the source of the mad magic and stop it, their noble mission will be exposed to the Pillagers and their lives will be in serious danger.
You’ve got a new puppy or dog—now what? This guide will help you learn how to build a wonderful relationship, keep your new puppy healthy and happy, and avoid common mistakes of first time dog and puppy owners.
There's room for everyone here! A picture book about tolerance and sharing.The deer have discovered a secret place while on a road trip in their chic convertible. And of course they want it all to themselves! But soon, more and more animals gather at the lake. They go swimming, sunbathe, play cards, take naps, and have picnics. There's a lot going on! And the deer are not happy about that—at all. When it suddenly starts to rain and the seats in the great (topless—because deer have very tall antlers!) convertible get wet, the other animals come to the rescue with the same blankets, umbrellas, and towels that had previously irritated the deer. The deer soon realize, with regret, that it's nicer when all the animals are together and getting along.
Perfect for fans of Minecraft to get extra grammar power for reading and writing success! NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG. This kid-friendly workbook features well-loved video game characters and concepts to reinforce the development of first- and second-grade grammar to reach national Common Core language arts standards. Colorfully-illustrated and high-interest practice pages and activities use golden swords, enchanted treasures, friendly farm animals, dangerous mobs, and heroes like Steve and Alex to add an element of fun to learning grammar rules and improving writing and reading skills. Practice and apply capitalization and punctuation rules Write a complete sentence with proper word order and end punctuation Learn to use commas, apostrophes, and spelling rules like a pro! Develop their writing and reading skills and increase their confidence in school! Fun, colorful, kid-friendly learning pages for even the most reluctant learner Engaging themes and characters to interest young gamers Learners of all levels can enjoy an exciting, skill-building grammar adventure in the Overworld. Perfect for Minecrafters who learn at all paces, Grammar for Minecrafters: Grades 1–2 is as exciting as it is educational–and is just what your little learner needs to get ahead academically!
The perfect tool to comfort and educate children whose parents may be separating or divorcing. If My Parents Are Divorced provides parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers the opportunity to speak with children about this important topic.What happens when parents separate?The idea of parents taking a break from or ending their relationship is scary and sad for children of all ages. The subject arises when Marie tells her kindergarten class that her neighbor's parents are going to separate. It's not an easy topic to discuss, and some kids around the table don't like to talk about what's happening, but Marie and her friends soon learn that they're not alone in their feelings or experiences and realize that they can share their fears and worries with their friends.If My Parents Are Divorced shows how different families can deal with a separation and which insecurities may arise in the minds of children. The author gently conveys how important each child's feelings are and illustrates ways that the the child may feel better as time passes. This book is the ideal starting point for talking to preschoolers and grade schoolers about separations, divorce, and break-ups. It is designed to help children with their emotional development and to help process and understand their parents' decisions.In If My Parents Are Divorced, award-winning author and illustrator Dagmar Geisler draws attention to this sensitive subject and provides advice for not only the children who are experiencing their parents' divorces, but also those who are witnessing their friends in these situations and want to provide listening ears and support.
What can crayons do to save the planet?Something is happening to our big green and blue Earth! Pollution is making it hard for plants to grow, for animals to play, and for oceans to stay clean. But what can anyone do about it? On a yucky, smoggy day, a box of seven special crayons steps up to help! These peppy crayons are on another adventure to bring friendship, teamwork, and thoughtfulness to the world—but this time, it’s the world that needs help. With their unique personalities, quirky attitudes, and stick-to-itiveness, this rainbow of friends puts their heads and hearts together to find a way to save the Earth. How the Crayons Saved the Earth is a colorful book about the environment from the plucky crayons who brought you the How the Crayons Saved the Rainbow series. How the Crayons Saved the Earth reminds kids about the importance of taking care of the Earth and that teamwork and determination can make a real difference.
The Fact Atlas series offers an age-appropriate overview of the historic and world-changing events of World War II, covering everything from the rise of Hitler and Nazism to the tragedy of the Holocaust and its long-lasting effects. Readers will be introduced to key playerspolitical and military leaders like Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt as well as Joseph Stalin, Benito Mussolini, and many more. Explore the ideas of democracy versus totalitarianism and international relations as a whole during the 1930s. Learn more about the different countries that became involved in the Second World War, with a focus on most of Europe, the United States, and Japan. Lesser-known facts about the involvement of countries such as China, Libya, Ethiopia, and New Zealand make it very clear that the war touched all corners of our world.Accompanied by photos and maps to outline specific events, this book offers a careful breakdown of how the war played out globally. Battles and campaigns are explained and examined, and young readers will be able to follow the war from beginning to end, analyzing causes and effects of each important event. World War II gives young readers the opportunity to grasp the weight and magnitude of one of the very worst wars the world has seen.
Antonia's greatest love is riding horses and her dream is to become a successful show jumper. But when her riding instructor presents an opportunity for Antonia to realize her dream by entering her for a big show-jumping competition, Antonia's courage seems to fail her. Full color.
The little paintbrush is often teased by all the other brushes in the cabinet, who have thick bristles and are chosen by their artist to create many paintings. They boast all day about the pieces they've helped create, and the little paintbrush yearns to be like them. One day, the little paintbrush is thrown out of the cabinet as he tries to inch out to be noticed. Alone and disheveled, he befriends an old broom who consoles him. Then, one night, a thief breaks into the artist's house and it's up to the little paintbrush to warn the artist—who is none other than Edvard Munch!After driving the thief away, Munch is inspired by the little paintbrush and his valiant efforts. Together they create a new masterpiece, The Scream. And from then on, the little paintbrush becomes Munch's favorite. This magical tale teaches kids about one of history's most famous paintings through the story of one little paintbrush who becomes a big talent.
Groggle's determined to make the perfect Valentine's Day card for his best friend Snarlina, but there's just one problem--he keeps eating everything he makes.
"Belly Laugh Jokes for Kids" is filled to the brim with both classic and original jokes to make readers keel over in laughter. Perfect for long car rides and rainy days, this book is sure to bring laughter and fun to little ones. Includes laugh button for extra silliness!
As a young girl tries out a variety of career choices, from dancer to superhero, in different costumes and hairstyles, she discovers that sometimes it is best just to be herself.
Pansy often backed out of things her best friend, Anna, wanted to do, including attending the sleepaway camp where Anna contracted meningitis and became disabled, but when Pansy learns that surgery might restore Anna to her old self, she will do anything to become extraordinary in time for Anna's return.
Bored with his humdrum nightly duties, the moon learns an important lesson when he trades places with the sun.
Best friends Sam and Mousey do everything together and share everything, too. So when Sam surprises Mousey with a big chocolate chip cookie, they can't wait to split it. Unfortunately, Sam must leave for a moment, and tells Mousey to watch the cookie. The loyal little mouse remains diligent in this story of bravery and friendship. Full color.
"When Waggers, a well-meaning but clumsy dog, is adopted, he tries to be good; he really does. But it isn't Waggers's fault that his tail goes crazy when he gets excited. How much harm can a tail do, anyway?"--
Dot is feeling a bit under appreciated. After all, Dot is only a dot, and what good is a dot? It looks like Dot could use a reminder of his important place in the world. From author/illustrator Brantz comes a witty story about confidence and value. Full color.
Bob and Rob, two squirrels who love corn on the cob, convince their rabbit friend, Ella Mae Dobbs, try a new food.
Ellie sets out to prove that the Tooth Fairy is not real but is surprised when, after hiding her lost tooth, she begins a magical journey to fairy land and awakes to find a coin in the tooth's place.
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