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For the best ring bearer ever...A great gift for the most awesome boy in the bridal party, The Best Ever Ring Bearer takes you on an adventure to discover all the best things about being in a wedding. Wear a special suit, help the bride and groom, smile big for pictures, walk down the aisle, and have lots and lots of fun! The perfect gift for future ring bearers to understand the duties and imprtance of their job on the special day (along with how much fun they will have!), this is a wonderful keepsake that little boys will be able to keep with them forever.

The perfect high school graduation gift book for graduating seniors―practical, motherly advice about everything they still need to learn. About dreams. About life. About laundry.No matter how hard they try, parents never have time to teach their children everything they need to know before they leave home. Luckily, Becky Blades has compiled the best tidbits of advice into one thought-provoking, conversation-starting book that she wrote for her first-born daughter as she was preparing to leave home for college. Covering everything from posture to finances, with a hint of motherly sass, Do Your Laundry or You'll Die Alone is beautifully illustrated and the perfect funny graduation gift for daughters leaving the nest, or anyone in your life who could use a little bit of coming-of-age common sense. Lined pages at the back of the book allow space for you to leave your own thoughtful messages.

Based on the bestselling parenting book 1-2-3 Magic, and adapted especially for kids!"1-2-3 Magic made parenting fun again.""I highly recommend this book to any parent who is spending more time yelling at or nagging their children than smiling at and laughing with them.""All I have to say is that the ideas in this book really WORK! It really is like magic!""It's such a relief to not feel like I'm constantly yelling at someone! If you want to see a fast improvement in your child's behavior, check out 1-2-3 Magic."1-2-3 Magic is the simplest, most effective parenting program for raising happy, well-behaved children, and now it's even easier to get your kids excited about their role in your family! Through engaging illustrations and a storybook format, 1-2-3 Magic for Kids lays out the program in a way that's relatable for kids of all ages. From counting to time-outs and everything in between, 1-2-3 Magic for Kids explains:• Why it's important for them to behave • How parents use 1-2-3 Magic to make sure everyone in the family is doing what they're supposed to do • Why their family will be happier and have more time for fun activities once they start using 1-2-3 MagicFeaturing full-color illustrations, puzzles, and games, 1-2-3 Magic for Kids is the perfect companion to 1-2-3 Magic. Whether you are just starting to use the program or have been finding success with it for years, Dr. Thomas W. Phelan's kid-friendly adaptation will help you and your kids work together to have more fun and build a stronger family.

Whether you start in the Upper Peninsula or the Lower Peninsula, it's time to begin your TOTALLY AWESOME adventure through Michigan with this kids activity kit full of puzzles, games, coloring pages, and more!Explore city sights in and around Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor and more! Learn where the nicknames Hitsville, USA and The Motor City began. Use your mind to unearth the historical, geographical and cultural facts that make the Great Lakes State totally awesome.Decode secret messagesConnect the dots to find hidden imagesSolve mazes and crossword puzzlesUnscramble word jumblesLearn Michigan historyDoodle, color, draw, and more!Michigan books for kids have never been this cool! The perfect choice for families looking for Michigan-themed kids camping activities. Discover more about yoopers, Mackinac Island, soo locks and more in this jam-packed activity book. A great companion for road trips, vacations, and everyday fun!

A wonderful gift to give to Dad this Father's Day to spend quality time together and celebrate your special bond!Welcome to the world of Little Chef, where kids are empowered in the kitchen and the best memories are made with the people they love.Time spent with Dad making something delicious is the most fun!This cookbook, made just for Dad and little chefs, is full of foods they will both love to cook together! Kids will feel proud of what they cook up while strengthening that special familial bond.Along with recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and desserts are tips for creating traditions and finding ways to celebrate the everyday wonderfulness of just being together. This new series from author, food stylist, and recipe Danielle Kartes is sure to please the littlest of chefs through the shared joy of cooking!

New York Times Bestseller! Experience all the action of the GREATEST MOMENTS IN SPORTS! If you had to pick the greatest thing in sports you'd ever seen, what would it be? Was it a miraculous comeback? An amazing catch? A game-winning buzzerbeater? Or something completely different? The best thing about sports is that you never know when a great moment is going to happen. And everyone has a different opinion about what the greatest moments are. Sportscaster Len Berman reveals his favorite moments in sports and offers this challenge—what are yours? Hear the cheers, create and share your own memories, and let the debate begin! Plus, the included CD features many of the actual broadcasts—you'll hear all the drama and excitement as it happened! HEAR THE ACTUAL BROADCASTS OF: DAVID TYREE'S Super Bowl helmet catch WAYNE GRETZKY breaking the NHL scoring record A RECEPTION SO GREAT they call it "immaculate" MICHAEL JORDAN'S championship buzzer-beater and SIX MORE GREAT MOMENTS on an EXCLUSIVE AUDIO CD. PLUS DISCOVER THE INSIDE STORY BEHIND: How a young Tiger Woods destroys the field to win his first major championship Why one race-car driver is called "The King" College basketball's biggest upset When Babe Ruth tells a pitcher where he'll hit his home run—then does it

A New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon Charts Bestseller! Emma Watson's Our Shared Shelf Bookclub Selection - May/June 2018"the glowing ghosts of the radium girls haunt us still."―NPR Books The incredible true story of the women who fought America's Undark dangerThe Curies' newly discovered element of radium makes gleaming headlines across the nation as the fresh face of beauty, and wonder drug of the medical community. From body lotion to tonic water, the popular new element shines bright in the otherwise dark years of the First World War.Meanwhile, hundreds of girls toil amidst the glowing dust of the radium-dial factories. The glittering chemical covers their bodies from head to toe; they light up the night like industrious fireflies. With such a coveted job, these "shining girls" are the luckiest alive ― until they begin to fall mysteriously ill.But the factories that once offered golden opportunities are now ignoring all claims of the gruesome side effects, and the women's cries of corruption. And as the fatal poison of the radium takes hold, the brave shining girls find themselves embroiled in one of the biggest scandals of America's early 20th century, and in a groundbreaking battle for workers' rights that will echo for centuries to come. Written with a sparkling voice and breakneck pace, The Radium Girls fully illuminates the inspiring young women exposed to the "wonder" substance of radium, and their awe-inspiring strength in the face of almost impossible circumstances. Their courage and tenacity led to life-changing regulations, research into nuclear bombing, and ultimately saved hundreds of thousands of lives...

The perfect flower girl and ring bearer gift to celebrate the importance (and fun!) of being the littlest bridesmaid and groomsman at the wedding!For the sweetest girl and most awesome boy in the bridal party, The Most Special Flower Girl and The Best Ever Ring Bearer takes you on an adventure to discover all the best things about being in a wedding. Try on a twirly dress, wear a suit, carry pretty flowers, smile big for pictures, walk down the aisle, and have lots and lots of fun! An adorable wedding party gift for any future flower girl or ring bearer to understand the duties and importance of their job on the special day.This box set includes two fantastic picture books, The Most Special Flower Girl and The Best Ever Ring Bearer. Perfect for: Learning the special role a flower girl and ring bearer plays―change the names to fit your family and walk through all the steps of the big day to prepare! A gift for the littlest members of your wedding party―with a page dedicated to write a special note from the couple An adorable prop for the perfect photo-op or special moment between the couple and their favorite little boy and girl A fun bridesmaid proposal present and groomsman gift for your future flower girl and ring bearerCelebrate the fun and love with these adorable wedding keepsakes that little girls and boys will be able to keep with them forever.

Equip the next generation of scientists with a brand new series from Chris Ferrie, the #1 science author for kids!Rainbows are beautiful! As Red Kangaroo admires one arching across the sky, she wonders where rainbows come from―luckily, Dr. Chris has the answer! With just two ingredients and three simple steps, Red Kangaroo learns all about the science behind these wonderful, colorful sights!Chris Ferrie offers a kid-friendly introduction to light refraction and optical physics in this installment of his new Everyday Science Academy series. Written by an expert, with real-world and practical examples, young readers will have a firm grasp of scientific and mathematical concepts to help answer many of their "why" questions.Perfect for elementary-aged children and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.

A New York Times bestseller!―The perfect book for the frequent flyer, nervous passenger or world traveler.Reassuring secrets of commercial aviation: For millions of people, travel by air is a confounding, uncomfortable, and even frightening experience. When you go behind the scenes, however, you can see that the grand theater of air travel is actually fascinating. From the intricate design of airport architecture to the logistics of inflight service, the business of flying is full of surprising secrets.Get facts and answers: Patrick Smith, airline pilot and author of the popular website www.askthepilot.com, offers answers for the curious, reassurance for the anxious, and unexpected facts for the deceived.Separate fact from fallacy: Commercial airlines like to hide the truth from customers and do nothing to comfort nervous fliers. But what's more scary than the unknown? Patrick Smith breaks down that barrier and tells you everything you need to know about flying, including:How planes fly, and a revealing look at the men and women who fly themStraight talk on turbulence, pilot training, and safetyThe real story on delays, congestion, and the dysfunction of the modern airportThe myths and misconceptions of cabin air and cockpit automationTerrorism in perspective, and a provocative look at securityAirfare, seating woes, and the pitfalls of airline customer serviceThe true colors and cultures of the airlines we love to hateCockpit Confidential is a thoughtful, funny, and at times deeply personal look into the strange and misunderstood world of commercial flying: If you liked Cruising Attitude, Soar, Skyfaring, or Flying Without Fear, you'll find reassurance, humor, and guidance in Cockpit Confidential."Patrick Smith is extraordinarily knowledgeable about modern aviation...the ideal seatmate, a companion, writer and explorer." ―The Boston Globe"Anyone remotely afraid of flying should read this book, as should anyone who appreciates good writing and great information." ―The New York Times

Writing an amazing college admission essay is easier than you think!So you're a high school senior given the task of writing a 650-word personal statement for your college application. Do you tell the story of your life, or a story from your life? Do you choose a single moment? If so, which one? The options seem endless.Lucky for you, they're not. College counselor Ethan Sawyer (aka The College Essay Guy) will show you that there are only four (really, four!) types of college admission essays. And all you have to do to figure out which type is best for you is answer two simple questions: Have you experienced significant challenges in your life? Do you know what you want to be or do in the future?With these questions providing the building blocks for your essay, Sawyer guides you through the rest of the process, from choosing a structure to revising your essay, and answers the big questions that have probably been keeping you up at night: How do I brag in a way that doesn't sound like bragging? and How do I make my essay, like, deep?Packed with tips, tricks, exercises, and sample essays from real students who got into their dream schools, College Essay Essentials is the only college essay guide to make this complicated process logical, simple, and (dare we say it?) a little bit fun.

An adorable new board book for the littlest of foodies, from the creators of the most-watched cooking show, America's Test Kitchen, and #1 New York Times bestselling kids cookbook, The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs. Help your little one experience the magic of baking without leaving the comfort of their own home."Today is a special day because we're going to make something together!"From gathering ingredients to pouring batter to swirling on frosting, little ones will experience the magic of baking cupcakes without leaving the comfort of their bedroom in this first kids baking book. Using an interactive storytelling style, Stir Crack Whisk Bake lets the tiniest chefs be in charge!In the same vein of interactive books for toddlers including Don't Push the Button and Tap the Magic Tree, kids can "magically" crack eggs or whisk ingredients together, simply with a swirl of their fingertips! Perfect for little ones who enjoy Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert and want a more interactive board book cooking experience.