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In an attempt to overcome his grief, a boy tries to think of the ten best things about his dead cat.

Whether children are experiencing grief and loss for the first time or simply curious, it can be difficult to know how to talk to them about death. Using questions posed in a child's voice and answers that start simply and become more in-depth, this book allows adults to guide the conversation to a natural and reassuring conclusion. Additional questions at the back of the book allow for further discussion. Child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts designed...

Explains in simple language the feelings people may have regarding the death of a loved one and the ways to honor the memory of someone who has died.

Legendary Irish playwright Brendan Behan's insider's look at life on death row is a film "studded with gem-like performances" (Hollywood Reporter) that packs "a harsh Irish eloquence and a brutal dramatic punch" (New York Times).

After her sister Sarah unexpectedly dies, Annie Fletcher finds comfort in God and the angels, both through her newfound friends and through heart-rending, supernatural events.

"Death Valley in the American Southwest isn't a destination for those who don't enjoy the heat! Its scary name was given to it by a group of gold seekers who barely made it out of the valley alive. In fact, a few in their group weren't as lucky. Readers of this book will find out more about the unique landscape of this national park and about the animals and plants that have the vital adaptations needed to live there. Incredible photographs reflect...

Register of deaths by county and township in Indiana in 1850. Along with the cause of death, age etc.

National Parks are part of the heritage of America, and this title examines one of the most compelling parks in the country, Death Valley National Park. Students will examine the ecosystems, geology, and the flora and fauna that makes Death Valley unique. Readers will learn this park's history from early human habitation through its designation as a national park, and examine the conflict between conservation and tourism that challenges efforts to...

"In this groundbreaking new work, David Kessler-an expert on grief and the coauthor with Elisabeth K©ơbler-Ross of the iconic On Grief and Grieving-journeys beyond the classic five stages to discover a sixth stage: meaning"-- Provided by publisher. In 1969, Elisabeth K©ơbler-Ross identified five stages of dying in her book On Death and Dying. Now Kessler introduces a critical sixth stage: finding meaning that can transform grief into a more peaceful...

Death Valley National Park is one of the most dangerous places on Earth. This desert region is both the hottest and the driest area in all of North America. Find out more in Death Valley, one of the titles in the National Parks series.