Exploring the life cycle of a bean, this book takes young readers on a journey from seed germination to the growth of bean pods ready for harvest. It highlights the fascinating stages of development, showcasing the beauty of nature and the process of new life. Engaging and educational, it invites children to observe and appreciate the transformation of a simple seed into a thriving plant.
Lady Addle being the delicious, pompous, outrageous and gloriously funny memoirs of Lady Blanche Addle of Eigg (nee Coot of Coot's Balder).
The process of a new life starting is fascinating! Watch a sunflower grow from a seed to a tall plant. Young readers will learn about the stages in a sunflower's life as well as its appearance. The life cycle of a sunflower is a beautiful thing to see!
The process of a new life starting is fascinating! Watch an apple tree grow from a seed to a fruit-bearing tree. Young readers will learn about the stages in an apple tree's life as well as its appearance. The life cycle of an apple tree is a beautiful thing to see!
The process of a new life starting is fascinating! Watch a turtle grow from an egg to a shelled reptile. Young readers will learn about the stages in a turtle's life, including what they eat and where they live. The life cycle of a turtle is a terrific thing to see!
The process of a new life starting is fascinating! Watch a frog grow from an egg to a hopping amphibian. Young readers will learn about the stages in a frog's life, including how and what they eat and what happens to them in the winter. The life cycle of a frog is a fun thing to see!
In an era dominated by modern biomedicine and global pandemics, illness and disability are often viewed solely as scientific challenges. However, historical perspectives reveal that these conditions have been interpreted in diverse ways throughout time. This work presents an alternative view shaped by the Christian-Catholic culture of early modern French Canada. In a society that embraced a Christian notion of salvation, sickness and disability transcended mere physical ailments; they were imbued with moral and spiritual significance. These conditions served as opportunities for demonstrating virtue, inviting charity, facilitating redemption, and prompting conversion. The author examines four historical sources: Jesuit accounts from New France detailing sickness and healing among Indigenous peoples; narratives from Canada's first hospital's institutional history published in 1751; representations of disability in a late seventeenth-century hagiography of a revered nun; and a dossier from the early eighteenth century supporting a Franciscan Friar's canonization. By analyzing these sources alongside her personal experiences as a mother of a child with a disability, the author seeks to understand the context of these early modern beliefs, acknowledging their accompanying cruelty and intolerance. This exploration encourages critical reflection on contemporary views of sickness and disability and challenges existing historiographic
The book features simple text complemented by vibrant photographs that highlight Michelle Wie's journey and achievements as a professional golfer. It provides an engaging overview of her life, showcasing her rise in the competitive world of golf.
The book highlights the life and career of Candace Parker, showcasing her journey as a professional basketball player through simple text and vibrant photographs. It captures her achievements and contributions to the sport, providing an inspiring look at her impact in basketball.