John Wood
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John Wood discovered his passion, his greatest success, and his life's work not at business school or helping lead Microsoft's charge into Asia in the 1990s but on a soul-searching trip to the Himalayas. He made the difficult decision to walk away from his lucrative career to create Room to Read, a nonprofit organization that promotes education across the developing world. By the end of 2007, the organization will have established over 5,000 libraries...
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"Emotions are like a rainbow-there is a color for every one we feel. And when the stressed feeling starts to take over the rainbow, it's time for The White Book! Simple activities, tips, and tricks help young readers whose stressed white shines brightest in the rainbows of their colorful minds. They can turn the pages from front to back or back to front. They can use every single page or open the book to just one random page. Soon, the other colors...
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"Everyone feels frightened sometimes, even foxes! In this . . . story, a fox named Freddie feels worried and frightened about his first day of school. Readers join along as Freddie learns how to face his fears and make the most out of new experiences"--Provided by publisher.
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2020.
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"It's normal to feel angry sometimes, but the way someone handles this feeling is . . . important. With this . . . book, young readers will learn what anger can look like, and how they can deal with it when they or someone around them is experiencing it. They'll follow the story of Anita, an alligator whose family helps her comprehend and deal with her anger"--OCLC.
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2020.
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"Sadness is a normal feeling that everyone experiences sometimes, but it can be hard to know how to handle. In this . . . story, a sloth named Sam is feeling sad. Sam's friends try their best to cheer her up. At first, nothing they do seems to help her feel any better. Eventually, however, they find that talking about their feelings can help each other feel better"--Provided by publisher.
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2020.
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"Happiness is already a great feeling, but sharing it with others can make it feel even better. Readers of this . . . volume follow along with a . . . hamster named Harry on his journey to spread happiness. Along the way, they'll learn how helping others can make everyone involved feel better"--Provided by publisher.
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2020.
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Fungi play an important part in our world. Some fungi are mushrooms that can be cooked into delicious meals, but others are poisonous. It's important to be able to tell them apart before eating them. Readers gain this valuable knowledge as they explore what fungi look like to the human eye and under the microscope.
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2020.
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What do different parasites look like under the microscope? Readers find out with this engaging look at a fascinating group of living things. The comprehensive main text discusses the different kinds of parasites that exist in the world and their specific functions within ecosystems.
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2020.
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Many people know the dangers of coming in contact with different types of bacteria, but what they may not be familiar with are the good types of bacteria. This accessible text explains the various types of good and bad bacteria and their value to different ecosystems. Readers will deepen their understanding of these organisms after seeing what they look like under a microscope.
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2020.
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Viruses aren't like anything else you can see under a microscope. Is a virus a living thing or something else? Readers explore the answer to this question as they examine viruses, learning what they look like and how they affect us. As readers discover important facts about how viruses multiply and what sicknesses they cause, they expand their knowledge of essential parts of science curricula, including beginner biology concepts.
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The inspirational story of a former Microsoft executive's quest to build libraries around the world and share the love of books. He strived to bring the lessons of the corporate world to the nonprofit sector--and succeeded spectacularly. Now, he explains his vision and the story of his startup.
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