Books with title Whats the Difference

Soil can be brown, black, crumbly, dry, wet—but so can dirt. So what's the difference? People often use the words “soil” and “dirt” to mean the same thing, but in science they are not the same at all. Soil is a material that plants can grow in, while dirt is the muddy footprints you leave on the floor on a wet day. Inside this book, readers will get down and dirty as they investigate what makes soil special and why dirt is something we need to wipe, sweep, or vacuum away. What ingredients are in soil? Why is soil said to be living, whereas dirt is dead? And when it's under your fingernails, is it dirt or soil? Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of an early elementary audience, this colorful, fact-filled volume gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. With its stunning photographs and surprising, high-interest facts about a material that most of us take for granted, the book makes learning about soil a lively, engaging experience.

Fourteen-year-old Casey has a twin sister, Chelsea. Chelsea is autistic, Casey is not, or at least that is what she has always been told by her parents. But from the first day that Casey begins ninth grade in public school, she knows that she is in trouble and begins to sense that her worst fears about herself may be true. *** Previously, Casey had been home schooled, allowing her to help her parents with her sister, then she herself decided that she wanted to go to regular school in order to meet other teenagers and have a more normal life. In regular school, it quickly becomes apparent that although she is bright, with an amazing memory, Casey is totally inept at judging people's reactions and interpreting non-verbal clues. She is abrupt, dominates conversations by spouting a torrent of facts, and is quite unaware of the negative responses of others. At times, she escapes into a dream world and totally tunes out those around her. *** Anticipating some difficulties, Casey's parents had arranged for an in-school peer tutor, Scott, to teach her some interpersonal skills. Scott finds Casey a bit odd, but recognizes that this original person also has a sense of humor. A friendship grows, and along with beginning to understand what friendship means and how to react to Scott's needs as a friend, Casey begins to fear that she will make mistakes with his friendship and with others. Anxious over school and making friends, she begins to lose control. After an argument with Scott, she walks out of school and heads home. Scott follows, and there meets Chelsea. He is fascinated, not repulsed. *** In an effort to explain to Scott what is was like to grow up with an autistic twin, Casey shows him old videos of her sister's behavior modification training sessions, and discovers a session of her own. It appears that she is not as normal as she has been led to believe. She shuts the world out. Only Scott being threatened by the bully in the piece, Carl, brings Casey to Scott's defense and to a turning point in her life.

Two or more pictures that seemingly are identical are presented on the same page, but subtle changes have been made to one of the pictures. It s up to you to find what has been altered. Kids can play detective with 20+ pairs of similar-looking color photos. They'll compare the unaltered originals on the left to the ones on the right, which include several subtle changes. Suitable for ages 6 to 10, the book features various kid-friendly puzzles.

This book was influenced by two very different approaches to healing the world. One approach was based on a Shaman from Guatemala who watched his village torn apart by war and was forced to flee or risk being killed for carrying out his healing practices. The other was an American doctor who went in search of ways to better serve his patients. That journey landed him in China, where he learned how to harness energy to show people anything is possible, and to create the conditions for people to experiment with new ways of approaching conflict. One day while thinking about these two approaches to the world and staring at a vase of flowers, this book was born. I wanted to pass on to children and their parents that both appreciating the sameness and difference between people might be a beginning of healing those things that keep us separated. Thus, the book, The Same Difference was born.