Uses multilayered acetate illustrations to reveal the birth process from fertilization and the development of the fetus to labor and the birth of a baby. On board pages.

This read-together book helps children understand just how special each person is--no matter the color, size, or shape of that child. The Miracle of Life is about how a child comes to be a special person, and about how each of us first began. A special flap on each page can be lifted for more technical information.This is the story of a miracle. It is the miracle of life.

Tells the story of development and birth from a child's point of view, answering the biological and emotional questions children ask about pregnancy and childbirth.

This remarkable collection of stories offers a portrait of the fascinating and complex world of Samoa. There is Salepa, down on his luck but determined to use his one talent on the reluctant inhabitants of a nearby town; Fiasola, who feels that the Miracle Man is being born inside him; the young man who disgraces his family by stabbing a European nun; and Gabriel who, on the death of his father, relives his family's tragic past. A gifted and original writer, Albert Wendt has created a world rich in imagination and dreams, reflecting the common experience of people everywhere.

Discover life in the womb from the babys perspective! The news of a baby on the way can bring a range of emotions! For some immense joy and happiness, and for others mixed emotions. Because not all expectant parents are inclined to pick up technical manuals and brochures about fetal development, the author uses simple language and poetry to help foster an early bond between mother and child. While the book is written in a way that is both entertaining and educational, the real brilliance of this work is that it is relevant to a variety of audiences it's simple enough for children, and informative for expectant parents as well. Written from the unborn baby's point of view, The Miracle of Me underscores the reality that life begins at the moment of conception and gives the child a voice. It features a week-by-week account of how the baby grows and develops using rulers and scales as well as real in-utero photography, including famous photos from Lennart Nilsson;s collection to visually mark the baby's progress making it easy for the expectant parents to connect with their baby. And because the contents of the book are medically sound, it has been endorsed by many in the medical field, including Dr. Gerry Sotomayor, OB/GYN and Founder of Babies for Life Foundation. The Miracle of Me is an entertaining yet educational resource that captures the wonder of human life in the womb.

Describes the human reproductive system, explains how a baby develops from fertilization to birth, and discusses heredity