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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “A riveting feat of science writing that recasts that most familiar of celestial objects into something eerily extraordinary, pivotal to our history, and awesome in the original sense of the word.”—Ed Yong, New York Times bestselling author of An Immense World A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice Many of us know that the Moon pulls on our oceans, driving the tides, but did you know that it smells like gunpowder? Or that it was essential to the development of science and religion? Acclaimed journalist Rebecca Boyle takes readers on a dazzling tour to reveal the intimate role that our 4.51-billion-year-old companion has played in our biological and cultural evolution. Our Moon’s gravity stabilized Earth’s orbit—and its climate. It drew nutrients to the surface of the primordial ocean, where they fostered the evolution of complex life. The Moon continues to influence animal migration and reproduction, plants’ movements, and, possibly, the flow of the very blood in our veins. While the Sun helped prehistoric hunters and gatherers mark daily time, early civilizations used the phases of the Moon to count months and years, allowing them to plan farther ahead. Mesopotamian priests recorded the Moon’s position in order to make predictions, and, in the process, created the earliest known empirical, scientific observations. In Our Moon, Boyle introduces us to ancient astronomers and major figures of the scientific revolution, including Johannes Kepler and his influential lunar science fiction. Our relationship to the Moon changed when Apollo astronauts landed on it in 1969, and it’s about to change again. As governments and billionaires aim to turn a profit from its resources, Rebecca Boyle shows us that the Moon belongs to everybody, and nobody at all.

Become more mindful with this guide full of affirmations, meditations, and reflections you can do in just one minute a day. Between relationships, work, and finding a quiet space for ourselves, it’s often easy to get lost in the hurriedness of our day-to-day activities. This personal guide brings balance back into your life by teaching you to be mindful and more “awake.” As the Navajo proverb says, “When we are pretending to be asleep, no one can awaken us.” We must stop the pretending and “awaken” ourselves. By taking a minute out of your day to meditate and reflect, you’ll activate your self-development and realign your spirit. Take this personal guidebook with you through all situations you encounter and learn to truly “awaken” your spiritual side. Awakened Mind offers: Simple yet powerful positive affirmations for each day Meditative lessons to help you connect with your inner self Reflections on life, gratitude, and spirituality Praise for Awakened Mind “How often have you gone through a task, or even a day, without thinking about what you were doing or the consequences thereof? Suddenly you realize that your life is passing you by without much meaning in it. This book will change that.” —Allen Klein, MA, CSP, author of The Healing Power of Humor and The Courage to Laugh “I have been a fan of David Kundtz for many years. Awakened Mind is the most profound work ever. In it, he calls us to our highest selves. Read it and be inspired.” —MJ Ryan, author of Attitudes of Gratitude “Delightful treats. One-minute nutrition for your spirit.” —Mary Anne Radmacher, author, artist, trainer/coach, speaker “Kundtz’s book is a great way to begin or end your day. I most highly recommend it.” —Karen Casey, author of Change Your Mind and Your Life Will Follow

5th grade reading comprehension workbooks for kids ages 10+ Support your child’s educational journey with Spectrum’s Reading Comprehension Grade 5 Workbook that teaches essential 5th grade reading comprehension skills. 5th grade reading comprehension workbooks are a great way for children to learn reading comprehension and critical thinking skills such as theme and summarization, integration of knowledge and ideas about a story, and more through a variety of passages and activities that are both fun AND educational! Why You’ll Love This Reading Comprehension Grade 5 Workbook Engaging and educational reading passages and activities. “Fiction and nonfiction stories”, “Post-reading questions”, and “Fact vs. opinion” are a few of the fun activities that incorporate reading to help inspire learning into your child’s classroom or homeschool curriculum. Tracking progress along the way. Use the answer key in the back of the reading workbook to track student progress before moving on to new and exciting activities. Practically sized for every activity. The 174-page 5th grade book is sized at about 8 1⁄4 inches x 10 3⁄4 inches—giving your child plenty of space to complete each exercise. About Spectrum For more than 20 years, Spectrum has provided solutions for parents who want to help their children get ahead, and for teachers who want their students to meet and exceed set learning goals—providing workbooks that are a great resource for both homeschooling and classroom curriculum. The Spectrum Grade 5 Reading Comprehension Workbook Contains: Nonfiction and fiction reading passages Reading activities Answer key