Books with author Victoria Blain

Learning how to ride a bike is an important moment in every child’s life. In this volume, readers see how fun it is while learning the basics of biking. This age-appropriate text covers everything from parts of a bike to safety tips, and reminds readers to always wear a helmet. Fun, colorful images, a helpful picture glossary, index, and supplemental websites offer opportunities for additional learning.

Since the beginning of her career, Sandra Bullock has been dubbed by the media as the ‘American Sweetheart’ for her friendly and unpretentious nature. Over the years, her reputation has kept on increasing and she has been referred in the annual TIME 100 list as one of the "Most Influential People in the World”. A successful actress and producer and a reputed philanthropist, she had to face great challenges both in her personal and professional life. In her talks and interviews, she has not only talked about her feelings and ideas on various matters; but has also provided advice on how to become self confident and be successful. Let us take a look at some uplifting quotes by Sandra Bullock on life, love, karma, happiness, time, etc.

Megan Fox quickly rose to fame as one of the most recognizable stars of Hollywood thanks to her Camaro scene in the blockbuster film 'Transformers'. While she has since then re-donned her voluptuous image for magazine cover shoots and films, she also claimed that she created this persona because she was shy and insecure. She considers herself a different type of role model who can make young girls feel "strong and intelligent". She appeared on media several times during the late 2000s speaking about how her image affected her, some of which we have gathered below. Her speeches and interviews are usually about her image, how she handles fame, her ideas about people, love, and relationships.

Widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language, William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor, also considered the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Remembered as the "Bard of Avon”, he left behind a rich literary legacy consisting of several poems, sonnets, and plays. His plays have been translated into every major living language, and have maintained their popularity over the past several centuries. His comedies, tragedies, and histories are considered some of the finest works in the English language. Even today, his plays remain highly popular and have been repeatedly adapted and rediscovered by new literary and performance movements. Loved all over the world, his works are often reinterpreted in diverse cultural and political contexts. The rich legacy this great writer left behind includes some highly meaningful quotes that are sure to make you ponder. This collection of quotes by William Shakespeare is sure to make you laugh, cry, and view life with a new perspective!

Few places are more fun than the playground. It’s a place to run, jump, and play! It’s also a place to stay safe. In this title, readers learn the importance of staying safe on the playground. They’ll learn how to avoid getting hurt, how to be kind to others, and how it’s easy to have fun while also staying safe. With an ATOS reading level between 0.5¬–0.9, this text is written specifically for beginning readers. Engaging images complement the age-appropriate text, and readers walk away with an understanding of the importance of safety on the playground. A Words to Know section, index, and websites offer opportunities for additional learning.

Veteran actor, producer and author, Sir Michael Caine, has earned Oscar nomination in every decade since he began acting in the 1960s. He has acted in over hundred movies over the past seven decades, and has also written guide books, memoirs, and trivia books. He is known for his very vocal support for the Conservative party and his public criticism of high income-tax rates introduced by the Labour government, which had even prompted him to leave Britain for the US. He has often talked to the media about the views and ideologies he supports, which is the primary source of the quotes collected below. Apart from acting, writing and movies, he has touched on themes like life lessons, dreams, and regrets.

Few places are more fun than the playground. Its a place to run, jump, and play! Its also a place to stay safe. In this title, readers learn the importance of staying safe on the playground. Theyll learn how to avoid getting hurt, how to be kind to others, and how its easy to have fun while also staying safe. With an ATOS reading level between 0.5¬0.9, this text is written specifically for beginning readers. Engaging images complement the age-appropriate text, and readers walk away with an understanding of the importance of safety on the playground. A Words to Know section, index, and websites offer opportunities for additional learning.

Home should be one of the safest places to be. Readers will learn how practicing their safety smarts can help them be safe in their homes. A great introduction to the concept of safety, this title was written to have an ATOS level between 0.5–0.9. The age-appropriate text and colorful images will appeal to beginning readers, who will learn that staying safe in their home is actually pretty easy! Nonfiction text features, including a Words to Know section and index, offer additional learning opportunities.

Wave board, caster board, and RipStik are just a few names for todays hottest toy trend. Described as a cross between a skateboard and surfboard, young readers will delight in getting to read all about wave boards. Age-appropriate text covers important topics, including parts of the RipStik, safety tips, tricks, and more. Colorful, eye-catching images will encourage thrill-seeking readers to get out and try their hand at wave boarding. This text is supported by a picture glossary, index, and educational websites.