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Although Andi tries his best, he is always told that he must do better. He wonders if life is all about climbing faster and higher. Whenever it rains, Andi and the ants must scramble up the hill to escape from the rising waters. Although he tries his best, Andi is always told that he must climb faster and higher.Food is also scarce where they live, and the ants often fight over what little they have. Will things remain this way forever? What can Andi do to find a better future for his family and himself?

An uplifting and inspiring true story about how Margaret Leng Tan overcame her own challenges to become the world's first toy piano virtuoso. It is not easy being Margaret Leng Tan. Her obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is her constant companion and counting controls her life. Imagine her joy and relief when she began her first piano lessons and discovered where counting truly belonged... in music! This is the story of how Margaret made friends with her OCD. It is also about how she became the world's first toy piano virtuoso. This book is the first title in the Becoming Extraordinary series featuring people who overcame challenges to excel in their fields. This inspiring true story is based on the life of Margaret Leng Tan, who is a living role model for children dealing with challenges of their own. The books in this series provide a fitting platform to engage children to discuss hard topics such as mental disorders, about having different abilities and accepting differences.

Ruby is restless indoors when it rains, but she discovers a new way of having fun when Grandpa shows her how to make a kite. It has been raining all morning and Ruby is getting restless staying indoors with nothing to do. She has read and re-read all her books, her guinea pigs are sound asleep, and baking cookies with Grandma takes too long. So when Grandpa starts to craft something, Ruby is intrigued. Join Ruby as she discovers how to overcome boredom and entertain herself using her creativity.

A detailed look into the history of global warming and climate change through curated stories and engaging art. With every rise in temperature, there is a domino effect, and only knowledge can propel us forward. - What was the Little Ice Age? - How does the butterfly effect work? - Who is responsible for the carbon footprint? > This book seeks to engage the future caretakers of Earth with a fun but persuasive call to action, for they were born in a time of climate change.

A fascinating exploration into a little-known universe, one that exists right under our noses -- if we knew where to look! This is a book about the weird and wonderful insects, worms, parasites, microbes, birds, and bees without whom life as we know it would not be possible. What if we got rid of all parasites?Why should we be worried about the Insect Apocalypse?How are spiders inspiring our latest technology?Which photograph spurred a global green movement? Documentary filmmaker Hoe Yeen Nie and historian/artist David Liew lead inquisitive young minds on a fun, fact-filled journey to meet Nature's engineers, gardeners and recyclers. By learning about their role in the ecosystem, we begin to understand that life on our shared planet depends on the survival and health of these little big heroes. Are you ready to see our Earth with fresh eyes?

The first railroad was built in the early 19th century and the world's axis shifted along with it. Since then, revolutionary ideas have changed the way we live, work, play and connect. - How were 'instant' messages sent in ancient times? - What did the Silk Road bring to the rest of the world? - Which search engine used to be called BackRub? > Former TV journalist Hwee Goh and historian/artist David Liew use a fun, narrative arc to tell the stories of how connections have sparked change globally. After all, a clear view of history sets the perspective forward for the future. Are you ready for your next journey of discovery?

A Playful Day for Meow Meow is the third and final title in the series of children's picture books inspired by the author's cat. Meow Meow wakes up to what she thinks is a typical morning -- but no one seems to be at home. Why have Daddy, Mummy and Baby left her alone? But the curious cat soon finds a message, a clue, in Baby's room. And so, she sets into motion a domino chain that sends her scurrying all over the house. What is the surprise awaiting her at the end of her chase? Narrated in simple rhymes and illustrated in bright, cheerful colors, A Playful Day for Meow Meow is a fun read for the family. Through the entertaining story of Meow Meow at play, the child reader will learn prepositional words, such as "under" and "in front of" and be able to use them in context.