Nonfiction Plays

As dolphins flip, whirling through blue waters and creating bubbles with their dorsal fins, scientists study if this playful act is fun and not just instinctual behavior, or as some marine psychologists believe, that porpoises practice hunting skills.

Slime. Ice cream. Crayons. Kids come across these things and more in everyday life. Bring familiar and favorite nouns to young learners, and watch their vocabularies grow!

What is golf, and how do you play? Learn all about it!

How to play chess for kids of all ages! When you listen to How to Play Chess for Children, you'll discover a wonderful world of challenge and adventure! This easy-to-follow guide provides a complete overview of the game of chess. It's a perfect introduction to the game.

Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate listeners.

Whether you're new to chess or a Grandmaster, there's something for everyone in chess phenom Oliver Boydell's new book of 64 chess tips, How a King Plays. At only 11-years-old, Boydell has already been both a National Chess Champion and a New York City Chess Champion who's competed at numerous major scholastic chess events since he started playing at the age of five. Now, Boydell is lending his talents to the book as he shares some of his best tips that helped him become a star.

What do you do when something scares you? When possums get scared and think a predator is threatening them, they play dead! Yo learns about possums and their survival instincts when he and his dad take their dog for a walk.

These easy-to-follow exercises help kids calmly and mindfully navigate their day, from sunrise to sunset. With sections dedicated to key activities in a child's routine - waking up, traveling, learning, playing, eating, and bedtime - kids can learn techniques for managing their bodies, breath, and emotions anywhere, anytime.

Does your child struggle with confidence on the field? Do they get frustrated after a tough game or feel pressured to perform? Faith on the Field is a 30-day devotional designed to help young soccer players ages 5-10 develop resilience, sportsmanship, and a strong faith that carries them through both victories and challenges. Each daily devotion includes: An engaging scripture-based lesson to connect faith with soccer and everyday life. Encouraging stories and real-life examples to help kids overcome fear, self-doubt, and frustration.

In 1978 Andy Warhol and Truman Capote decided to write a Broadway play. Andy suggested that he record their private conversations over the period of a few months, and that these tapes would be the source material for the play. The tapes were then filed away and forgotten. Their play was never completed. Now, award-winning director Rob Roth brings their vision to life after a years’ long search to unearth the 80 hours of tapes between two of the most daring artists of postwar America.

This is a brief guide into some of the mind games women play and how to deal with them.

Matt’s Christmas Play is the seventh book in the Little Mates series by Jo Louise and Brielle Spicer. What Readers are Saying: "One of the best childrens books I've ever read!" "If you're looking for children's books on Kindle, Jo Louise and Brielle Spicer are the best!" "Inspirational, fun and educational story lines make the Little Makes series for kids the best gift a parent could give."

A selection of games, traditional and modern, that can be adapted for all children to play regardless of severity of additional need they may have.

Get ready to play and sing along to this fun-filled song/audiobook combo. “Let’s Play Musical Chairs” combines music with a fun birthday party game. Upbeat lyrics and a catchy melody makes “Let’s Play Musical Chairs” a party and classroom favorite!

Enjoy three creative stories celebrating shapes (circles, squares, rectangles) and numbers (zero - 10), especially for babies and toddlers. We are building caring families, helping children learn about their feelings, emotions, culture, and identity.

Das deutschsprachige Vorwort stimmt die kleinen Zuhörer auf die Geschichte ein, und die spannende Vertonung mit Originalgeräuschen begleitet sie durch die englischen Abenteuer von Robby und seinen Freunden. Angelina ist sieben. Sie mag die Schule, die Farbe Lila und Tiere. Angelina hat eine Katze mit pechschwarzem Fell. Im Kindergarten sang sie mit Robby gern das Lied vom schwarzen Schaf, Baa Baa Black Sheep, deshalb hat sie ihre Mieze Baa Baa getauft.

William ist fünf. Er hat den Kindergarten fast hinter sich und kommt nach den Sommerferien in die Schule. Er ist noch recht klein für sein Alter. Das ärgert ihn und er kann es kaum erwarten, größer zu werden. Seine Freunde, Luke und Oliver, sind schon etwas älter und gehen bereits zur Schule. Allerdings lachen sie nur, wenn William sie fragt, ob sie den Unterricht denn mögen. Er macht sich große Sorgen. Was geschieht in einer Schule? Wird es ihm dort gefallen? Und wird er in der Schule dann tatsächlich ein großer Junge sein, wie seine Eltern immer sagen? Fragen über Fragen. William will es ganz genau wissen und schreibt gemeinsam mit seiner Mutter Robby einen Brief, der auf wundersame Weise seinen Weg findet.

60 songs to make your little one smile and laugh, wiggle and giggle! Sing and dance with this new collection of 60 all-time favorite songs!

What color is your day, my love? People of all ages experience many emotions a day, but little ones can't always express them well. Let's help them! Teach kids to think of emotions in terms of colors and they'll be better able to understand themselves, explain how they're feeling and will grow their emotional intelligence.

Has your brother or sister ever teased you? The answer to that question is almost guaranteed to be "Yes". Anyone with a brother or sister knows that it's not always easy and has been pestered by their sibling at one time or another. Whether your sibling pesters you daily or every now and then, this is the book for you!