Introduces readers to Dan's eventful first day of school. Discusses the many emotions children may feel in any given day. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.

Nervous about attending her first day of school, Sofia soon discovers that school is fun and exciting as she makes new friends, meets her teacher, and learns her way around the school.

It's Michael's first day at a new school! He's a little nervous but makes new friends in class and during recess. Inviting illustrations and simple text show readers that meeting new people doesn't have to be scary.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Get ready for the first day of school—and beyond—in this reassuring photo book. From bus rides to reading and math to recess and field trips, simple text and bright photos offer young readers a look at what happens throughout the school year. See a diverse range of kids taking part in morning meeting, visiting the library, going to lunch, playing on the playground, and much more. Perfect for preschoolers preparing to start school as well as early elementary students getting ready to begin a new year!

Excited about the prospects of playing practical jokes on the non-English-speaking French girl who will be spending the summer in his house, Lucas gathers his friends together for the fun.

When the author's son, Daniel, was 17, he transitioned from a star athlete and honor student to a terminally ill cancer patient. This spellbinding saga of courage, selflessness, and faith will leave readers grateful for the small victories which bless daily life.

"Persuasive is a professional memoir that foregrounds 40 lessons in communications for practitioners and students as well as general readers, based on the author's wide-ranging and high-profile experience, including substantial work on President Barack Obama's campaigns (Illinois Senate, presidential in 2008, and re-election in 2012) as well as two administration appointments (Director of Public Affairs in Obama's first term and Deputy Assistant Secretary for External Affairs, Administration for Children & Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in his second term. Organized into six sections, the book introduces the Persuasion Matrix, a model for planning communication campaigns. Persuasion theory and research is woven throughout the accessible professional communication narratives. This highly engaging and concisely written book will interest communications professionals across all sectors and many fields"--