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It takes just a short browse through the dictionary to spot how it is filled with negative words. But Susie has searched far and wide to unearth happy and uplifting words and phrases that, in some cases, have been long-forgotten and, in other cases, have only just been discovered. This is the perfect book to lift you out of your mubble fubbles (a slightly sad mood), make you grin like a gigglemug (someone who never stops smiling), and have you chortling (laughing) away in no time. This joyous collection of 100 positive words will show listeners young and old just how wonderful language can be.

From the days of the week to playing hopscotch, patterns are all around you. Keep listening to find out how your life is full of patterns and sequences.

Discover your confidence and ability to talk in a way that will make people listen, with expert advice from a professional voice artist. This book will help you feel and sound confident speaking to an audience...even when your legs are shaking, Whether it's answering a question in front of the class, speaking in front of a big audience, talking via phone or on screen, it can be uncomfortable (for most adults, too!) This book will give you the tips to tricks to regulate those nerves, make yourself heard, and own the room.

This course will expand a 7th grader's vocabulary by introducing new words in multiple ways, through explaining word definitions, using words in sentences, providing new words alongside words with similar meaning, telling stories involving the words and other games and activities to support vocabulary development. This repeated exposure to vocabulary in different contexts enables deeper comprehension of the meaning of vocabulary so that it can be applied appropriately in written and verbal communication and comprehension.

Listen or read along with three-time Paralympian swimmer, medal-winner and disability advocate Sarah Rose reads this this big-hearted guide to disability, full of words to know and questions to ask about life with disability.

The widespread availability of news stories comes with pros and cons. Yes, you become more aware of what's happening around you, but at the same time, you need to investigate to know if the information you have is truthful or not. Fake news abound. It is important that you have a strong knowledge of research to weed out the fake and gather the truth. Enjoy this good listen.

This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade five, tells the story of a teenage boy who is inspired by a story his grandparents tell him. As a result, he feels inspired to perform something original at his own school talent show. In addition to the story, this audio study provides a full lesson on the importance of characters, how the sequence of events presented in a story can change our perception, and features key vocabulary words.

This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade four, introduces listeners to the importance of caring for your community. Getting Down and Dirty focuses on some of the run-down problem places found in cities, and how communities have joined together to turn these places into beautiful shared spaces. In addition to discussing bettering our communities, this audio study takes a look at some key comprehension skills including identifying an author's purpose, determining cause-and-effect relationships, and building vocabulary.

This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade five, features a story called The Video Game Hero and focuses on vocabulary, plot, and characterization. The story follows Jack, a very talented video-game player who also uses a wheelchair. Jack often feels lonely at school because he doesn't have many friends. When Jack wins a video-gaming competition, his classmates seem to take more of an interest in him. At the end of the story, Jack learns a very interesting lesson about the people around him.

It’s International Food Day at school, yum! Oh no! Lucas starts having a major allergic reaction! Can Maxx and their teacher, Ms. Ori, help? Will Lucas be OK? Can Doctor Z. figure out the mystery of the hidden peanut? Are you looking for a fun way to teach your child new words? Then you are in the right place. Perfect for young learners! Bonus—they learn some first-aid too!

Newbery Medalist Paul Fleischman reflects on his childhood with his award-winning father, Sid Fleischman, and details his own path to becoming a writer in this memorable audiobook that is part memoir, part travelogue, and part reflection on craft and creativity. Acclaimed author Paul Fleischman considers how growing up with a father who was an award-winning author helped to shape and inspire his own career. Paul and Sid Fleischman are the only father-son Newbery Medalists in history, and life in the Fleischman home was extraordinary.

This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade four, follows Mike Blunt, a smaller-than-average boy who becomes a batboy for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is constantly teased by the players for being so small. However, one of the players, Roberto Clemente, stands up for him and serves as a role model for how to handle discrimination and prejudice. This audio study presents concepts such as elements of plot and mood, as well as key vocabulary words.