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All good things--and foods--take time, as Lin learns in this beautifully illustrated story about patience, family, and a good home-cooked meal. CLICK CLACK WHIRRRR . . . Lin and her grandma, NaiNai, are making tofu from scratch! When NaiNai goes through each step, from blending soybeans with water to molding curd into shape, Lin gradually becomes impatient. But she soon discovers that making tofu not only takes time, but also takes the whole universe! It takes the seed from soil and sunshine, the cloth from thread and fiber, weight and space, books of words and pictures. And most of all, it takes spending lovely time with her beloved grandmother. In this charming tale by Helen H. Wu, readers will marvel at how patience brings a whole universe together in a simple dish made by a modern Chinese American family. Perfect for fans of Fry Bread, Drawn Together and Thank You, Omu.
Covering state-of-the-art technologies and a broad range of practical applications, the Third Edition of Gene Biotechnology presents tools that researchers and students need to understand and apply today's biotechnology techniques. Many of the currently available books in molecular biology contain only protocol recipes, failing to explain the princ
Contemporary urbanisation has two faces: global flows of people, money and information, and that of localised social and economic disparities. Recent research has focused on the headlines of global cities as control centres of the world economy, and social and economic shock waves that have raged through cities and regions, but less attention has been paid to the secret life of cities, and the changing nature of everyday life in the wake of such changes.This book challenges current research and policy agendas recommending spatial concentration and relocation as a solution to the problems of environmental sustainability and social dislocation. Instead, this book highlights the key linkages be...
A combination of humorous detective story, fun fill-in-the-blanks, and laugh out loud details. Legs isn't quite sure what her pet duck gets up to when she's not looking. Is her duck dressing like a knight and fighting dragons, starting an army of ducks, building a rocket, and even trying on Leg's best trousers? Young readers will love joining Legs on her quest to solve the mystery, with their detective skills, critical thinking and imagination.
Meara's Grandad lives by the mysterious lake of Loughareema. Some days it's full and shimmering, and some days it's completely empty! Grandad has plenty of stories about why it vanishes. Is it mermaids? Narwhals? Giants? Meara doesn't believe any of these stories, but with a little imagination she may eventually discover the 'real' reason ... Dive into author-illustrator Paddy Donnelly's captivating tale, a celebration of a young girl's determination, a granddad's wisdom, and the fantastical wonders of the natural world.
Wrapped in Eastern and Western dragon lore, this fantasy tale celebrates perseverance, self-acceptance, and cultural differences. It's the first day of Dragon School, where all the young dragons must learn how to harness their fire breath. Today's lesson? Using it to cook food! All the dragons are excited to test their powers . . . except Long. Long is from the East and can only breathe out water. No matter how hard he huffs and puffs, he isn't sure he can match his fire breathing classmates. But will he be discovered? Or will Long find his own unique path to cooking-and to fitting in? From TOFU TAKES TIME author Helen H. Wu and New York Times bestselling illustrator Mae Besom (WHAT DO YOU DO WITH AN IDEA?) comes a gorgeously illustrated and stirring tale about self-acceptance. Wrapped in Eastern and Western dragon lore, this fantasy tale is a celebration of cultural differences.
In this version of 'Did My Daddy Leave Me?', little Aubrey wonders if her Daddy left because of something she did. She is soon relieved to find out that Daddy didn't leave because of her and that he will always love her no matter where he lives! Did My Daddy Leave me, 'Daddy Comes To Visit!', is a story that has a lesson for every little girl who has had to deal with divorce or separation between her parents!
A Barred owl becomes injured and must ask others for help. He promises to give back to those who have a generous heart and he is true to his word. Also check out Lil Glimmer, The Nutt Family: An Acorny Adventure, The Pig Princess, The Bee Bully, Eager Eaglets: Birds of Play, Cactus Charlie, Suzy Snowflake, Monsters Have Mommies, Ten Thankful Turkeys, Caterpillar Shoes and The Fox & the Snowman by this author.
Every year at Christmas time, children are on their best behavior. After all, no one wants to end up on Santa's Naughty List. Well, no one except Chooka Chunk, it would seem. She's heading right towards it, and her parents have to take drastic measures to keep her off that list. This Christmas story is written in rhyme for children ages four to six years old.
'Did My Daddy Leave Me? (Military version) is the simply written, beautifully illustrated story of Aubrey. Aubrey's can't find her daddy. She looks everywhere and waits for days, but daddy is no where to be found. She wonders why he left and if she was the reason he isn't home. Daddy is in the military on a deployment assignment. When he returns home, Aubrey learns that sometimes Daddies leave, but they do come home!A heart warming story for any little girl who's Daddy is a Military service person!