Bøker av Laurie Ann Thompson

Rhyming text introduces empathetic ideas on how to cope in moments of sadness.

"Crawl, cling climb! You may have seen a raccoon scurry up a tree or across the road just before dark. Did you know that raccoons stay up at night playing, hunting, and eating when you go to sleep? From birth to first stripes and beyond, discover all that goes into being a raccoon in this charming picture book, the second in the Meet Your World series. This playful and informative series invites you to take a closer look at the amazing animals that live right alongside you in rural, suburban, and urban landscapes across North America. In each book, words and art inspire you to act out animal actions that are not so different from your own habits. And robust backmatter offers even more facts and fun. From the animals' families and foods to their environments and behaviors, let's meet your world!"--Provided by publisher.

"This You might have heard the words 'busy as a bee.' But what do bees do each day? Did you know bees... Clean their rooms, help feed baby bees, and build the honeycomb they live in? From birth to first flight and beyond, discover all that goes into being a bee!"--

Crazy-but-true stories about the natural world make this acclaimed nonfiction series perfect for fans of curiosities and wondersand anyone looking to explore ways to separate fact from fiction.This nonfiction chapter book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 7 to 9 who are reading independently. ItDid you know that too many fidget spinners spinning in the same directioncouldhavean adverse effectonEarthsgravitational field? Or thatthe remains of a deceased loved one can be turned into a diamond? Or that the loudestknownsound in history was made bya volcanic eruptionin 1883, with the echoing blast circling the planetmore than threetimes?Welcome to Two Truths and a Lie: Forces of Nature! Youve heard of the game: Every story in this book is strange and astounding, but one out of every three is an outright lie. Picking out the fakes isnt as easy as you think, however. Some false stories are based on truth, and some of the true stories are just plain unbelievable! Dont be fooled by the photos that accompany each storyits going to take all your smarts and some clever research to ferret out the truth.From a man who gave himself an appendectomy to radio signals from other planets to eagles that have been trained to take out spy drones, the stories in this third installment in the Two Truths and a Lie series will amaze you! Just dont believe everything you read. . . .

Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah's inspiring true story-which was turned into a film, Emmanuel's Gift, narrated by Oprah Winfrey-is nothing short of remarkable. Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people-but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at age thirteen to provide for his family, and, eventually, became a cyclist. He rode an astonishing four hundred miles across Ghana in 2001, spreading his powerful message: disability is not inability. Today, Emmanuel continues to work on behalf of the disabled. Thompson's lyrical prose and Qualls's bold collage illustrations offer a powerful celebration of triumphing over adversity.Includes an author's note with more information about Emmanuel's charity.