perseverance

If you believe you can't do something, the chances are you won't try. But what if you really could get better at math, or sports, or exams? In fact, what if you could excel at anything you put your mind to? You Are Awesome can help you do just that, inspiring and empowering young readers to find the confidence to realize their potential. It uses examples of successful people from Mozart to David Beckham to demonstrate that success really is earned rather than given, and that talent can be acquired. With hard work and determination, practice and self-belief, there's no reason why anyone can't achieve anything.

When the three big trains refuse to go up the mountain in the deep snow, the Little Red Train finds brave helpers and goes on a rescue mission to take food to the stranded villagers.

Hugo the hamster wants to be a firefighter, and although he worries he is too small to fight fires, he learns that just because something is difficult, it does not mean he should not try his hardest to achieve his dream.

Ada Twist is a very curious girl who shows perseverance by asking questions and performing experiments to find things out and understand the world.

"An eighty-five-year old student has faced several obstacles throughout his life, but that has never stopped him from pursuing his dream. He attends school where he learns to read, write, and study in order to become a veterinarian. Second-grader Kamau, his buddy, learns that he too can achieve his dreams if he keeps trying no matter what"--Provided by publisher.

A picture book that provides examples of how Wonder Woman perseveres, including how she never gives up when the job gets tough, she battles back until the threat is gone when the Amazon Princess is challenged by the villain Circe, and if she takes a misstep, she simply dusts herself off and keeps on going.

"When Zoe sees a gymnast competing on TV, she realizes that gymnastics is just like flying. She goes to class and learns to tumble and roll and leap. But when she falls off the balance beam, she discovers that following her dreams is harder than she thought. Is Zoe brave enough to fly, knowing she might fall?"--Provided by publisher.

"In Showing Perseverance, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can be strong in spite of difficulty. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how they can build character by showing perseverance. An activity encourages kids to practice perseverance, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about perseverance online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Showing Perseverance also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Showing Perseverance is part of Jump!'s Building Character series"--Provided by the publisher.

"Preston the mouse has always dreamed of running in the New York City Marathon and even when his family says he cannot do it, Preston refuses to let go of his dream"--Provided by publisher.

When Rosie is unable to invent a contraption to help one of Aunt Rose's Raucous Riveters friends, she calls on classmates Iggy Peck and Ada Twist to help.