Paula Smith

Sometimes, we let our worries take over and our thoughts begin to spiral out of control. Do you want to teach your child how to tame their anxious thoughts?"You don't have to listen to your doubts any longer, their voices are strong, but YOU are much stronger "Empower your child with the gift of emotional regulation. The Power in Me helps children recognize when fearful thinking takes over, and provides them with strategies for calming their minds. Whimsical illustrations and lyrical rhymes guide readers through soothing and practical breathing techniques. "As I inhale, my breath fills up my chest. I slow down my thinking and let my mind rest. When I exhale, I notice my body feels light. A power within me begins to shine bright."Children will feel confident as they learn to manage their emotions and stress through the power of their breath. Written by an elementary school librarian to support the emotional well-being of young readers, The Power in Me will sit comfortably on your shelf alongside other books like: A Handful of Quiet by Thich Nhat Hanh, Puppy Mind by Andrew Jordan Nance, and Breathing Makes it Better by Christopher Willard and Wendy O'Leary. Additional content includes: Breathing Exercises Parents and educators: find free downloadable resources to accompany this book at meaghanaxel.com.The Power in Me is a wonderful book for the classroom or home-- perfect for boys and girls ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 and Grades PreK, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th.

Paula and Tech's adventures feature a young girl named Paula, a computer Tech, the mouse, and their friends. In each creative story concept, Paula and Tech take readers on an adventure as they learn about technology, leadership, communication, reading, and language skills while solving real-life problems. "The Adventures of Paula and Tech" were written with an early childhood mission to impact lives toward Science, Technology, Engineer, and Mathematics (STEM) awareness.

Sometimes, we let our worries take over and our thoughts begin to spiral out of control. Do you want to teach your child how to tame their anxious thoughts?"You don't have to listen to your doubts any longer, their voices are strong, but YOU are much stronger "Empower your child with the gift of emotional regulation. The Power in Me helps children recognize when fearful thinking takes over, and provides them with strategies for calming their minds. Whimsical illustrations and lyrical rhymes guide readers through soothing and practical breathing techniques. "As I inhale, my breath fills up my chest. I slow down my thinking and let my mind rest. When I exhale, I notice my body feels light. A power within me begins to shine bright."Children will feel confident as they learn to manage their emotions and stress through the power of their breath. Written by an elementary school librarian to support the emotional well-being of young readers, The Power in Me will sit comfortably on your shelf alongside other books like: A Handful of Quiet by Thich Nhat Hanh, Puppy Mind by Andrew Jordan Nance, and Breathing Makes it Better by Christopher Willard and Wendy O'Leary. Additional content includes: Breathing Exercises Parents and educators: find free downloadable resources to accompany this book at meaghanaxel.com.The Power in Me is a wonderful book for the classroom or home-- perfect for boys and girls ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 and Grades PreK, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th.

A romantic comedy

"Big Boys Don't Cry...Do They?" is a simple story with a strong message for children and their parents about the power of expressing emotions. The book is about a young elephant named Jack, whose kite crashes to the ground and breaks. Jack becomes really sad about his broken kite and when he starts to cry, the cranky hyenas laugh at him and call him a cry baby. He tries to stop his tears, but instead of feeling sad, he starts to feel angry and kicks his kite...

Listed as a threatened species in 1975, the grizzly bears near Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming have made a remarkable recovery. Intriguing text and vibrant images will draw readers into the story of the bear's decline due to human interaction and habitat loss, and the strategies put in place that helped it return.

The American alligator was nearly wiped out in the marshes and swamps of Louisiana and Florida in the last century. This exciting book tells the story of how government protection, habitat preservation, and a campaign to reduce the demand for alligator products helped bring back these fierce-looking predators.

Readers will be enthralled by the story of the humpback whale,which was listed as endangered in 1970. Protected by an international ban on hunting all whales in 1982, the humpback recovered so well it was no longer listed as endangered in most of the world by 2016.

Long considered by humans as a threat to livestock, the gray wolf has been hunted almost to extinction in parts of North America. But these keystone predators help keep an ecosystem in balance. This book details reintroduction programs that have helped populations recover to about 10 percent of their historic range.

Habitat loss from the destruction of bamboo forests in south central China where they live made the giant panda a vulnerable species. This book tells how habitat conservation and the creation of borrowing-and-breeding programs with zoos around the world kept the beloved bear from extinction.

Science uses evidence in explaining the natural world. Using real-world examples, this informative book shows readers how to construct an argument with evidence to support a claim. Readers will learn how to distinguish between fact and opinion, and use evidence and reasoning to evaluate the claims of others.

This engaging book explains how scientists use models to help them understand systems in the natural world. Readers learn about different kinds of models and discover the similarities and differences between models and the real objects and processes they represent.

Scientists use different kinds of investigations depending on the questions they are trying to answer. This book provides examples to guide readers as they learn to plan simple investigations to answer their own science questions.

This informative book goes to great lengths to explain how scientists around the world use the metric system and related tools to help them compare, contrast, and analyze the measurement data they collect.