Books with author Amy L. Sullivan

Have you ever felt anxious? Amelia is starting school but every time she thinks about it, she gets an icky, yucky, weird feeling in her belly. Have you ever felt that way? Has your teacher, your parents, or your friends ever felt like that? Is there anybody out there who doesn’t ever feel that way? Join Amelia and her mum as they embark on a journey to find answers to those questions and as they discover some amazing ways to stop feeling so icky. Who knows? Maybe Amelia might even feel happy about starting school! About the Author: Lee Sullivan has worked in secondary education as a pastoral leader for many years. During this time, he has found that on numerous occasions, his students had difficulty in dealing with unsettling or negative emotions. More worryingly, was how challenged students felt when talking about their emotions, especially with their parents. As a new father to a baby girl, Lee wanted his daughter to feel confident and comfortable talking to him about anything. He wrote this book, one of a series, so that he could share with his daughter that certain emotions and feelings were natural and talking to someone about them was the best way to get support. Lee does not claim to be an expert in metal health, but through his experiences with his students and their challenges in opening up to parents, he firmly believes that if parents talk to their children early on in life then they will be better equipped to deal with these feelings as they grow up. Helping them to feel at ease discussing their feelings, good and challenging, with parents in later life.

Every sound starts with a movement, like clapping your hands or plucking a string. These movements set off vibrations, which spread from one molecule to the next, traveling through air, liquids, and solids. In this book, kids will learn how sounds move and how the human body translates vibrations into sounds we can understand. Familiar examples aid comprehension, and a simple, fun experiment using common kitchen items allows kids to see the vibrations caused by sound waves. They will learn how people came to understand how sound moves, from the earliest ideas of Aristotle to modern applications in music, the military, and beyond.

Introduce your young globe travellers to the largest island nation in the Caribbean. Weathering colonization by Spanish explorers and a communist revolution, Cuba has maintained a rich and vibrant culture. Short, engaging chapters cover a variety of topics, including Cuba's current government, economy, arts, religion, language, and even the delicious foods. Accompanied by attractive photographs, easy-to-read text, and engrossing sidebars and fact boxes, this book is a perfect early introduction to the nation of Cuba.

Present your young readers with a fascinating South American country that is rich in diverse geography and wildlife. Venezuela is home to the Andes Mountains, the Amazon rain forest, wide grasslands, and beautiful coasts. It also has many large, modern cities. Though there have been political and social problems throughout its history, Venezuelans continue to work and play in the country they call home. Through engaging sidebars, colorful photographs, and quick facts, kids will learn about this history, as well as about Venezuela's economy, nature, culture, food, and more.

In this fact-filled book, kids will learn about this vibrant and multiethnic country. Each chapter, complete with colorful photographs and fun facts, covers important topics like the nation's history, government, food, and everyday life. Other interesting topics include popular sports, holidays, and some of the languages spoken throughout Malaysia. With influences from Chinese, Arab, British, and Indian cultures, this dynamic country is sure to pique kids' curiosity about the world and its many cultures.

For young readers, this book will serve as a detailed, interesting introduction to a country that is often in the news. Through colorful photographs, fun facts, and engaging sidebars, kids will learn important information about Myanmar's history, politics, economy, and language. Other chapters also cover unique topics like popular sports, holidays, and food. This book is sure to inspire curiosity about the world and would make a great addition to any curriculum.