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Meet Aristotle - An eStory
by Charles MargerisonHis writings were "a river of gold," according to Cicero. Meet, and be inspired by, Aristotle, the great philosopher, as he tells his own incredible story. Teacher of Alexander the Great, student of Plato, and one of the most important founding figures of Western philosophy, Aristotle was born in 384 BC. After he completed his education at Plato's Academy, he went on to write extensively on subjects as diverse as physics, metaphysics, poetry, music, theatre, logic, rhetoric, linguistics, politics, government, ethics, biology and zoology. Aristotle's writings have shaped Western philosophy and have had a profound effect on science and religion. This audiobook is a unique way to delve into an incredibly inspiring life.Aristotle's story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. These inspirational stories from The Amazing People Club® provide a new way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.
Meet The Barkers (The Barker Twins Series)
by Tomie DePaolaMorgie and Moffie can't wait to start school! They buy backpacks and pencil boxes, and off they go. Moffie, who knows the answers to all of the teacher's questions, gets a lot of gold stars. And Morgie, who likes sharing his dinosaur book, makes two new friends. But by the end of the week Morgie and Moffie help each other to understand that it's important to both get gold stars and make new friends. And they agree that they love school!
Meet Brian Floca
by Brian FlocaMeet artist and author Brian Floca and follow along as he takes you through how he creates the drawings for one of his books, Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11. You’ll see the drawings at every stage, from sketch to drawing to finished illustration!
Meet Charles Darwin - An eStory
by Charles MargerisonMeet Charles Darwin, responsible for the theory of natural selection and author of On Origin of the Species. Darwin is arguably one of the most influential characters in world history, in that he redefined so many pre-conceived ideas. He was far ahead of his time. His amazing life comes alive through BioViews. You can follow the young Darwin from his early years, when his mother died, to his medical studies where his curiosity in natural order and development sent him off on explorations that would ultimately change the way the world is regarded.A BioView® is a short biographical story, similar to an interview. These unique audio stories provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions to our world.
Meet Christopher Columbus - An eStory
by Charles MargerisonMeet, and be inspired by, Christopher Columbus; the great explorer, colonizer and navigator, as he reveals his own incredible story. Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean four times for the Spanish Monarchy, opening the American continents, which would become the 'New World' of colonization for Europe. These voyages spread Christian religion, enabled great leaps forwards in the field of navigation and played a major role in shaping the world we know today.Christopher Columbus' story comes to life through BioViews® which are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. These inspirational stories from The Amazing People Club® provide a new way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.
Meet Confucius - An eStory
by Charles MargerisonWords of wisdom beginning with "Confucius says" are heard on almost a daily basis. Few people know where this originated. Therefore, The Amazing People Club are proud to invite you to 'Meet Confucius', born in 500BC in China. So, what did Confucius actually say? He was a forward thinker and one of the most influential philosopher's in the world. A seeker of peace, he believed that if people co-operated with each other and society, this would end fighting and bring peace and stability. Be inspired by this passionate philosophical leader, whose teachings are as alive today as they were centuries ago. His story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.
Meet Dr Edward Jenner - An eStory
by Charles MargerisonMeet, and be inspired by, Dr Edward Jenner; the 'Father of Immunology', the pioneer of the smallpox vaccine and the man whose works have saved more lives than any other's as he reveals his own incredible story. Follow Dr Jenner's fascinating life journey from student to general practitioner and surgeon, to his astounding, innovative research into vaccination. This audiobook offers an accessible and unique way to discover his amazing life story.Dr Edward Jenner's story comes to life through BioViews®, which are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. These inspirational stories from The Amazing People Club® provide a new way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.
Meet Every Learner's Needs: Redesigning Instruction So All Students Can Succeed
by Robert BarnettClassroom-tested strategies to inspire true student learning Meet Every Learner's Needs delivers research-backed techniques to transform classrooms into dynamic learning environments in which all students are appropriately challenged—and appropriately supported—every day. Based on teacher and Modern Classrooms Project cofounder Robert Barnett's experience training thousands of teachers worldwide, this book provides a methodology for K-12 educators to design lessons and courses that respond to individual learners' unique needs and help every learner develop authentic understanding. This approach has empowered educators and students in all grade levels and content areas, everywhere from underperforming inner-city public schools to elite international schools, across all fifty states and over 150 countries. The book includes highly practical tips and templates, which busy teachers can use to provide better instruction immediately. Throughout the book, readers will learn how to: Make direct instruction accessible and engaging to all learners Develop strong personal relationships with and between learners Create efficient learning experiences that give learners ownership and autonomy Share this approach with their colleagues and communities Meet Every Learner's Needs will leave readers both inspired and empowered to redesign instruction in their classrooms and communities. It will help educators, administrators, and parents take immediate action to create learning experiences that help all students truly succeed.
Meet Fiona the Hippo: Level 1 (I Can Read! / A Fiona the Hippo Book)
by ZondervanMeet Fiona, the adorable hippo who became a worldwide internet sensation. Learn how Fiona came to live at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, and what this fun, fearless hippo hero loves to do!Created by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey (Fiona the Hippo, Bad Dog, Marley), beginning readers will enjoy learning more about Fiona in this Level One I Can Read book. Fiona the hippo was born six weeks before her due date. The whole world watched as this tiny baby hippo learned to eat, walk, and swim. Her courage and spunk helped her become a happy, healthy hippopotamus.Meet Fiona the Hippo is:An easy-to-read inspirational story of courage and perseveranceA Level One I Can Read story geared for children learning to sound out words and sentences\Great for kids that love learning about animals
Meet Helen Keller - An eStory
by Charles MargerisonBeing able to see and hear are gifts that many of us take for granted. In this inspirational title from The Amazing People Club, you will get to hear the amazing Helen Keller story. Follow her journey from early childhood where frustration, confusion and anger were part of her everyday life. Discover what made her go on to become the first deaf and blind person to earn her degree. Her motivations and fighting spirit led her to proceed to travel the world to educate people on politics and women's rights. Despite disabilities, she succeeded in many ways, making major contributions to our world. Her story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.
Meet Henry Wellcome - An eStory
by Charles MargerisonMeet Henry Wellcome. Discover his amazing life story in this unique audio story from The Amazing People Club. He may have saved your life with the medicines he developed and produced. Henry willed his entire fortune to further development and research to The Wellcome Trust, which is one of the largest biomedical charities in the world. Travel with Henry Wellcome from the log cabin in which he was born in Wisconsin on his epic journeys around the world, driven by his thirst for knowledge and insatiable curiosity. Henry Wellcome's story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.
Meet Isaac Newton - An eStory
by Charles MargerisonMeet Isaac Newton, author of The Principia and arguably one of the most influential figures in science, responsible for major developments such as the Theory of Gravity. Explore his amazing story through BioViews® which follows Newton as a young child in a troubled home through to his adult life where his research and explorations brought him to conclusions that really changed the world was understood. A BioView® is a short biographical story, similar to an interview. These inspirational stories provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions to our world.
Meet Isambard Kingdom Brunel - An eStory
by Charles MargerisonMeet, and be inspired by, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the great British genius of civil engineering, as he tells his own incredible story. As a young boy, Brunel was taught by his father, the eminent engineer Marc Isambard Brunel. Brunel worked with his father on the famous Thames Tunnel, the first tunnel underneath a navigable river. Isambard went on to become a great innovator in civil engineering, creating many famous 'firsts' including the incredible Clifton Suspension Bridge and the SS Great Britain. He was also the great mind behind the Great Western Railway. Isambard Kingdom Brunel's story comes to life through BioViews®, which are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. These inspirational stories from The Amazing People Club provide a new way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.
Meet Jesus: An invitation to get to know the Jesus of the Bible
by Mike RaiterI want you to meet a friend of mine: Jesus Christ. He’s someone who wants to meet you.I’m sure you have heard about Jesus. You may know a lot about him. You may know very little about him. You may have been told things about Jesus and you’re not sure if they’re true. In this book I want you to hear the truth about Jesus.Jesus came to bring us good news. He taught us about God and how we can know God. He came to give us life that lasts forever. That’s good news!Followers of Jesus believe that meeting him is the best thing that ever happened. That’s why they want to share the good news about Jesus and what he has done for them.We hope you enjoy meeting Jesus.
Meet Jesus: An invitation to get to know the Jesus of the Bible
by Mike RaiterI want you to meet a friend of mine: Jesus Christ. He’s someone who wants to meet you.I’m sure you have heard about Jesus. You may know a lot about him. You may know very little about him. You may have been told things about Jesus and you’re not sure if they’re true. In this book I want you to hear the truth about Jesus.Jesus came to bring us good news. He taught us about God and how we can know God. He came to give us life that lasts forever. That’s good news!Followers of Jesus believe that meeting him is the best thing that ever happened. That’s why they want to share the good news about Jesus and what he has done for them.We hope you enjoy meeting Jesus.
Meet Johann Sebastian Bach - An eStory
by Charles MargerisonMeet and be inspired by a musical genius, as Johann Sebastian Bach tells his own incredible story in this fascinating eStory from The Amazing People Club®. Born into a musical family, he was taught by his father and his uncle using a huge variety of instruments. Johann became a brilliant multi-instrumentalist and a highly respected organist and teacher of music. Though his compositions were not given the respect they were due in his lifetime, Bach's work was an enormous inspiration for the great composers who followed him. Beethoven described Johann Sebastian Bach as 'the original father of harmony'. Follow Bach's incredible life journey and learn how he came to change the face of music forever. Johann Sebastian Bach's story comes to life through BioViews® which are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. These inspirational stories from The Amazing People Club® provide a new way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.
Meet Jonas Salk - An eStory
by Charles MargerisonMeet, and be inspired by, Jonas Salk; the man who developed the polio vaccine, as he tells his own incredible story. From his humble beginnings as the son of Russian-Jewish immigrants in New York City, Jonas became the first member of his family to go to college. He quickly became fascinated by medical science, and his work on the influenza virus was a great success, preventing further epidemics like those that killed so many people in the wake of the First World War. This research helped Salk in the years of painstaking human trials he conducted, trying to develop a vaccine for the polio virus. Polio epidemics had caused misery and anxiety for parents of children in 1950s America. Not only was Salk's work a success; he also refused to profit from his vaccine by patenting it.Jonas Salk's story comes to life through BioViews® which are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. These inspirational stories from The Amazing People Club® provide a new way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.
Meet Mahatma Gandhi - An eStory
by Charles MargerisonMahatma, meaning great soul, is the name by which we all know the inspirational Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi. In this unique life story from The Amazing People Club, you are invited to share in the thoughts and mindset of this resolute peace lover. His compassion and respect for those around him played a pivotal part in history as he promoted non-violence towards all living beings. During his life he endured many hardships in his ambition to free the people of India and obtain equal rights. There is much that we can learn from this amazing character who is fondly remembered as the Father of the Indian Independence Movement. His story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.
Meet Maria Montessori - An eStory
by Charles MargerisonMeet Maria Montessori! Many people do not know that she was actually the first female doctor in Italy. She believed education was essential in the achievement of peace and went on to develop a revolutionary teaching method. It grew into a movement that she helped to spread all over the world. Be amazed by her fascinating story, as it comes to life through BioViews®.A BioView® is a short biographical story, similar to an interview. These unique audio stories provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions to our world and can help you achieve your ambitions in your journey through life.
Meet Marie Curie - An eStory
by Charles MargerisonMeet Marie Curie! She was the first person in the world to be honored with two Nobel Prizes. Gain a unique insight into her amazing life and what actually inspired her. Get a personal insight into her relationship with her husband, Pierre. Be inspired by her amazing story as it comes alive through BioViews®?A BioView® is a short biographical story, similar to an interview. These unique stories provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions to our world.
Meet Me in Outer Space
by Melinda GraceSmart and unflinching, this #OwnVoices debut contemporary novel stars an ambitious college student who refuses to be defined by her central auditory processing disorder.Edie Kits has a learning disability. Well, not a learning disability exactly, but a disability that impacts her learning. It isn't visible, it isn't obvious, and it isn't something she likes to advertise. And for three semesters of college, her hard work and perseverance have carried her through. Edie thinks she has her disability under control until she meets her match with a French 102 course and a professor unwilling to help her out.Edie finds herself caught between getting the help she needs and convincing her professor that she isn't looking for an easy out. Luckily for Edie, she has an amazing best friend, Serena, who is willing to stitch together a plan to ensure Edie's success. And then there's Hudson, the badly dressed but undoubtedly adorable TA in her French class who finds himself pulled into her orbit...Chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads, Meet Me in Outer Space is a sweet, heartachingly real story of love and college life by debut author Melinda Grace.Praise for Meet Me in Outer Space from the Swoon Reads community:"Edie’s resolve not to give up her lifelong dream for a guy is heartening ... This #ownvoices debut tackles the stigma of a hidden disability." —Booklist"A sweet college romance that features a disability experience not often represented in teen fiction." —School Library Journal“I can relate to Edie. I don't have CAPD but I have ADHD and that makes everything study related/ everyday functioning super hard. Reading on because this hit so close home.” —Tara Olivia, reader on SwoonReads.com
Meet Michelangelo - An eStory
by Charles MargerisonMeet Michelangelo, who was born in 1485 in small village in Tuscany. In this inspirational story from The Amazing People Club, travel with him to Rome at the age of 21 and better understand how he came to complete some of the world's most influential pieces of art, including David and the awe-inspiring ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, which took him 4 years to complete. You'll hear about the challenges he faced in his long life and gain a unique perspective on the life and achievements of one of the world's most influential artists. Michelangelo's story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.
Meet Monster: The First Big Monster Book (Monster Bks. #Bk. 5)
by Ellen Blance Ann CookMonster is curious about making friends, finding a home, and exploring his city. This book collects six Monster stories—written by educators Ellen Blance and Ann Cook, who worked with children to write the books—brought to life by Quentin Blake's charming illustrations. Have you met Monster? He&’s not scary or mean like other monsters. He&’s kind of tall and his head is skinny, and he&’s purple. He&’s curious about everything: the city, the river, houses, cars, trains, and what people look like, the park, the kids, the swings, the stores and clothes and stuff. It is all new to him. &“Monster thinks the city is fine so he thinks he will live here.&” So begins the story of gentle, playful Monster, who conducts himself with grace and courtesy, and in short order finds a home, a best friend, and a bunch of kids to play with. First introduced in 1973, Monster returns in this omnibus edition of the first six stories of an extended emerging-reader series written not only for children, but also by them. Educators Ellen Blance and Ann Cook worked with schoolchildren to write stories a child would want, and be able, to read. While most children&’s books are meant to be read by adults to children, these are stories children can read to themselves or to adults. The book includes illustrations by the illustrious Quentin Blake, and a new letter to children (and one to parents) by the authors.
Meet Oskar Schindler - An eStory
by Charles MargerisonMeet, and be inspired by, Oskar Schindler; the great saviour of persecuted Jews, as he tells his own incredible story. Following a complicated early life full of unsuccessful business ventures and several changes of jobs during the Great Depression, a job as a spy for the Abwehr that led to Schindler joining the Nazi Party in 1939. Seeking to gain profit from the invasion of Poland, Oskar bought a repossessed enamel factory and with the help of Ithak Stern, his Jewish accountant, employed a 1000-strong workforce made up of Jewish forced labourers. Schindler's factory became a haven for Jewish workers away from the evil regime of the nearby concentration camp and Schindler himself became appalled at the killing of Jews in the camp. Through daring bravery, bribery and charm, Schindler managed to save 1200 Jews from certain death at great personal risk and at great personal cost. This audiobook is a unique way of learning from this amazing life.Oskar Schindler's story comes to life through BioViews® which are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. These inspirational stories from The Amazing People Club® provide a new way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.
Meet Pablo Picasso - An eStory
by Charles MargerisonPicasso famously said, "Everything you can imagine is real." Meet, and be inspired by, Pablo Picasso; world-famous artist and pioneer of the Cubist movement, as he tells his own amazing story.BioViews® are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. These inspirational stories from The Amazing People Club® provide a new way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.