From backyard to wilderness, activities for different settings, climates, and weather Features both practical and creative missions to engage learning and playing Aimed at outdoor adventurers ages six and up, the Adventure Handbook features more than 25 ways to creatively explore the outdoors. Entertaining year-round activities help kids learn how to plan their own adventures, take care of themselves in the wild, and discover new skills from map-making and knot-tying to identifying animal tracks and nighttime constellations. A range of adventures are organized for Exploration (such as collecting natural treasures) , Creation (making and cooking with a campfire) , Knowledge (what to pack) , and Play (hide-and-seek geocaching) . Clear instructions, including full-color photos and informative illustrations, guide readers through each activity, step-by-step, while tips throughout encourage parents to get involved with their kids outdoors.
Publisher: n/a
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9781680511116
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Hardcover
Busting Boredom in the Great Outdoors
By Omoth, Tyler
Feeling outdoorsy? Get ready to bust boredom with nature and the world outside! Learn how to whip up sidewalk chalk spray paint, go on a photo safari, build giant lawn games, and much more. With clear instructions and helpful photos, busting boredom in the great outdoors has never been more fun.
Publisher: n/a
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9781515747031
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Print book
Busting Boredom with Art Projects
By Boone, Mary
Feeling imaginative? Get ready to bust boredom with art projects! Learn how to make a survival bracelet, create a garden stepping stone, put together a tin can clock, and much more. With clear instructions and helpful photos, busting boredom with art projects has never been more fun.
Publisher: n/a
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9781515747048
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Print book
100 Screen Free Ways to Beat Boredom!
By Hirschmann, Kris
There's a whole great big world outside - so unplug and let's get out there! This book will help free you and your kids from the tyranny of the screen with 100 ways to beat the "I'm Bored" monster. You don't need lots of special materials, expensive toys, or planning to have a great time sans screens when you learn how to:Have an Indoor PicnicStart an Herb GardenGo on a Car Scavenger HuntBuild an Obstacle CourseMake Napkin RosesCreate an Artful Sandwich, and lots more. Each project includes step-by-step instructions as well as a list of materials you'll need. With activities for cooking, crafts, gardening, and games, you'll have the perfect resource to keep kids active, engaged, and interacting with (gasp) PARENTS! So go ahead and get those kids off the couch, away from the game console, and off their phones.
Publisher: n/a
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9781438011493
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Paperback
Life Hacks for Kids
By Keller, Sunny
Life Hacks for Kids, a top-rated YouTube show starring Sunny Keller, comes alive in the pages of this completely original and unique book. Packed with 35 popular "hacks" from the show, plenty of original photographs, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the creation of the show, this book is sure to be a hit with fans of the show as well as kids who love to make something out of nothing. Hacks include purrrfect pet hacks, delicious snack hacks, awesome room hacks, ridiculous rainy-day hacks, and much, much more!
Publisher: n/a
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9781328742131
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Hardcover
Out of the Box
By Westing, Jemma
Twenty-five interactive cardboard model projects that engage kids' creativity and "out of the box" thinking skills through hands-on learning and the application of science-based principles.Kids can bring old cardboard to life and build recycled creations they can play with, sit in, and wear.Supporting STEAM education initiatives and the Maker Movement, Out of the Box includes 25 interactive cardboard model projects to inspire kids' creativity through engaged and hands-on learning, and, as the founder of Maker Faire Dale Dougherty says, "to realize with their hands what they can imagine in their minds."From small-scale gifts to large constructions, author and award-winning paper engineer Jemma Westing uses clear, step-by-step instructions to show kids how to make dinosaurs, masks, race cars, and so much more, and inspirational images encourage them to make their own unique models when they are feeling more confident. The projects utilize only recycled materials, including cardboard rolls and boxes, so all the supplies should be easy to find right at home.Build something brilliant with Out of the Box. The possibilities are endless!
Publisher: n/a
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9781465458964
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Hardcover
Unlock Your Imagination
By Dk.,
This incredible boredom-buster of an activity book has 250 ideas to keep kids engaged and entertained screen-free.This children's book is packed with fun facts and engaging rainy-day activities. It's the perfect boredom buster for screen-free, on-the-go entertainment. Your child will be able to:- Get creative and use their imagination by making colorful slime, creating their own TV show, and running a lemonade stand.- Keep their hands busy with fun crafts and projects, from folding origami animals to building their own mini golf course.- Learn games to play alone or in a group, including capture the flag, 20 questions, and hopscotch.- Train their brain with memory games and fun factsUnlock your Imagination is full of fun ideas. Take it wherever you go to keep bored kids busy and entertained.
Publisher: n/a
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9781465478214
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Hardcover
I Am Not an Egg Carton!
By Kington, Emily
Get ready to craft your own penguin island, monsters and mummies tic-tac-toe game, and more! Readers can reuse egg cartons to create five imaginative projects.
Publisher: n/a
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9781541555174
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Hardcover
I Am Not a Paper Plate!
By Kington, Emily
Make a stegosaurus, a lighthouse window, or a weather forecaster out of paper plates! Step-by-step instructions guide young craft-lovers in making original creations. Readers can construct imaginative projects while they recycle!
Publisher: n/a
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9781541555150
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Library Binding
Video Game Trivia
By Mccollum, Sean
Do you think you know everything there is to know about video games? Think again! Find out all the lesser-known details that every gamer craves!
Publisher: n/a
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9781543525274
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Library Binding
Music Trivia
By Klepeis, Alicia
Do you think you know everything there is to know about music? Think again! Get the inside scoop on some surprising music industry trivia.
Publisher: n/a
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9781543525298
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Library Binding
Make and Upload Your Own Videos
By Kenney, Karen Latchana
Maybe you love baking or doing martial arts--or perhaps soccer is more your thing. You can make a video about all these interests and more! Share your passions with the world by recording them and posting them online. Learn the first steps involved in capturing what you love on film, and find out how to hone your moviemaking craft and safely share your videos. A handy Video Checklist has even more tips and tricks as you get started. Lights, camera . . . action!
Publisher: n/a
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9781512483406
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Library Binding
Incredible Duct Tape Projects You Can Create
By Ventura, Marne
Grab some rolls of duct tape and get ready to make some awesome projects! Resourceful readers will love creating fun and useful duct tape projects such as laser swords, hats and wallets, board games, and much more. Easy step-by-step instructions will have readers making fantastic duct tape projects in no time!
Publisher: n/a
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9781491442906
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Print book
Mad About
By Heneghan, Judith
Let children aged 9+ discover what art means to them, how it can be made, and what it has meant for people throughout history. This book is packed with top tips to spark kids' creative imaginations. It shows them how to find inspiration and introduces the idea that art can be powerful way to communicate. It explains some key art movements and artistic techniques, from pencil drawing and papier mache to watercolour, oil and acrylic painting, giving kids the confidence to express themselves through art! A great introduction to the history of art for children at KS2.
Publisher: n/a
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9780750284356
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Hardcover
Drawing Skills Lab
By Ewasiuk, Sandee
This instructive art book inspires children to unleash their creativity as they learn how to use a variety of tools, media, and processes to create original drawings. Mini-bio sections highlight the work of well-known artists and encourage readers to consider the artist's use of the elements of art and principles of design. Skill-building projects support readers as they learn techniques including perspective, shading, shadowing, and more.
Publisher: n/a
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9780778752219
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Library Binding
I Want to Draw Cats
By Bates, Cyril
Cats are one of the most popular pets in the United States. Artists of all skill levels will want to pick up their pencil and follow along with the instructions in this book. Before getting started, readers learn about the history of the cat they want to draw. Each illustration has an accompanying set of instructions to help young artists achieve the finished product. First, they'll draw simple shapes. From there, the artist will expound upon what they've already drawn, making the drawing realistically compelling. A glossary aids the artist in learning new words. Artists of all ages are sure to enjoy drawing the cuddly cats found in this book.
Publisher: n/a
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9781508167785
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Library Binding
Traditional Origami
By Gardiner, Matthew
Origami is a Japanese art thats been practiced for hundreds of years. Origami figures, such as paper cranes, windmills, and butterflies, are known throughout the world. Readers learn to make these traditional origami projects and more as they follow sets of simple instructions accompanied by helpful visual aids. Each step in the process is clearly presented to readers, and each finished product is shown to them in colorful detail. Along the way, readers discover fun facts about each piece of traditional origami, learning about Japanese history and culture in a creative way.
Publisher: n/a
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9781477755563
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Print book
Everyday Origami
By Song, Sok
Transform a simple sheet of paper into a fashion-forward outfit with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrated diagrams. Create everyday outfit essentials such as jeans, sweaters, and jackets to amp up your wardrobe. With ten original, one-of-a-kind origami pieces, everyday outfits are sure to be runway-ready. All you have to do is fold it, shape it, and style it.
Publisher: n/a
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9781515716303
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Library Binding
Go Birding!
By Garstecki-derkovitz, Julia
What was that sound coming from the trees? Could it be a robin, a blue jay, or even a woodpecker? Readers will sharpen their observation skills and learn how to attract and tell the difference between many types of birds.
Publisher: n/a
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9781663905956
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Hardcover
Go Snowshoeing!
By Bode, Heather L
What's the best way to enjoy a cold, snowy winter day? Try snowshoeing! Readers will learn all about the proper clothing, footwear, and supplies they need to go snowshoeing in the wild outdoors. They can discover how to have fun while safely exploring the winter world around them.
Publisher: n/a
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9781666345957
|
Hardcover
Go Geocaching!
By Schwartz, Heather E.
Have you always wanted to search for secret treasure? Try geocaching! You can get outside and search for hidden treasure in your very own neighborhood. Learn about geocaching around the world, the supplies you'll need, and the fun that awaits you in this exciting activity!
Publisher: n/a
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9781666345711
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Hardcover
Get Moving with Science!
By Olson, Elsie
Do you like to be on the move? These hands-on, not-so-ordinary science projects are for you! Build speedy motorboats and buzzing bots. Take off with zooming, high-flying rockets. Then, learn the science behind each amazingly mobile creation! Simple step-by-step instructions supported by clear photos make it easy to start experimenting and discover just how fun STEM can be.
Publisher: n/a
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9781666342321
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Hardcover
The Highlights Book of How
By Highlights.,
The Highlights Book of How is the essential book of curiosity and wonder, integrating STEM content, experiments, and activities. This companion to the bestselling Highlights Book of Things to Do provides dozens of ways for kids age seven and up to explore and create while deepening their understanding of science.This highly visual, hands-on book showcases kids' science questions (many of which were sent to Highlights magazine by real readers) , along with answers provided by experts. The Highlights Book of How covers an impressive variety of things kids are curious about - from how the moon formed, to how humans grow hair, to how popcorn pops, and much more. Practical experiments and activities included with each science question empower kids to actively investigate the world around them and to develop a lifelong love of learning.
Publisher: n/a
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9781644728499
|
Book
Making a Meal for a Dragon
By Owen, Ruth
What do you feed a fire-breathing friend that finds its way to your place for dinner? A marvelous meal fit for your dragon guest (that you'll love, too) ! Start with an appetizer of crunchy claw crackers and a sweet-and-spicy ginger drink. For the main course, serve up a pepperoni pie shaped just like your dragon friend--complete with colorful scaly skin. Then, finish the meal with sweet fire-colored meringues. While you're at it, don't forget to brush up on dragon myths so you'll have plenty to talk about during your mythical meal.
Publisher: n/a
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9781636910703
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Library Binding
The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs
By Kids, America's Test Kitchen
Want to bake the most-awesome-ever cupcakes? Or surprise your family with breakfast tacos on Sunday morning? Looking for a quick snack after school? Or maybe something special for a sleepover? It's all here. Learn to cook like a pro -- it's easier than you think.For the first time ever, America's Test Kitchen is bringing their scientific know-how, rigorous testing, and hands-on learning to KIDS in the kitchen! Using kid-tested and approved recipes, America's Test Kitchen has created THE cookbook every kid chef needs on their shelf. Whether you're cooking for yourself, your friends, or your family, The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs has delicious recipes that will wow! Recipes were thoroughly tested by more than 750 kids to get them just right for cooks of all skill levels -- including recipes for breakfast, snacks and beverages, dinners, desserts, and more. Step-by-step photos of tips and techniques will help young chefs feel like pros in their own kitchen Testimonials (and even some product reviews!) from kid test cooks who worked alongside America's Test Kitchen will encourage young chefs that they truly are learning the best recipes from the best cooks.By empowering young chefs to make their own choices in the kitchen, America's Test Kitchen is building a new generation of confident cooks, engaged eaters, and curious experimenters.
Publisher: n/a
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9781492670025
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Hardcover
The Fact or Fiction Behind Urban Myths
By Mason, Paul
There are urban myths about all kinds of different things, but how many of these myths are actually true? This book takes a look at many different myths, exploring their origins and assigning a fact or phony label to each after careful evaluation. Fun fact boxes and amusing cartoons and illustrations help explore common beliefscan people get sucked out of an airplane bathrooms toilet? Do human fingernails keep growing after a person dies? The only way to find the truth is to keep turning the page!
Publisher: n/a
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9781482442748
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Print book
The Fact or Fiction Behind Human Bodies
By Mason, Paul
The human body is full of amazingly complex systems. Science has helped explain so much about the way our bodies work, but there are still plenty of myths some consider as fact. Are human bones really four times as strong as concrete? How close can someone sit to a TV before damaging his or her eyes? This fun, informative book separates fact from fiction through the use of engaging fact boxes and specific scientific research to debunk some of the myths surrounding the human body.
Adventure Handbook
By Grayston, Gav & Shell
From backyard to wilderness, activities for different settings, climates, and weather Features both practical and creative missions to engage learning and playing Aimed at outdoor adventurers ages six and up, the Adventure Handbook features more than 25 ways to creatively explore the outdoors. Entertaining year-round activities help kids learn how to plan their own adventures, take care of themselves in the wild, and discover new skills from map-making and knot-tying to identifying animal tracks and nighttime constellations. A range of adventures are organized for Exploration (such as collecting natural treasures) , Creation (making and cooking with a campfire) , Knowledge (what to pack) , and Play (hide-and-seek geocaching) . Clear instructions, including full-color photos and informative illustrations, guide readers through each activity, step-by-step, while tips throughout encourage parents to get involved with their kids outdoors.
Busting Boredom in the Great Outdoors
By Omoth, Tyler
Feeling outdoorsy? Get ready to bust boredom with nature and the world outside! Learn how to whip up sidewalk chalk spray paint, go on a photo safari, build giant lawn games, and much more. With clear instructions and helpful photos, busting boredom in the great outdoors has never been more fun.
Busting Boredom with Art Projects
By Boone, Mary
Feeling imaginative? Get ready to bust boredom with art projects! Learn how to make a survival bracelet, create a garden stepping stone, put together a tin can clock, and much more. With clear instructions and helpful photos, busting boredom with art projects has never been more fun.
100 Screen Free Ways to Beat Boredom!
By Hirschmann, Kris
There's a whole great big world outside - so unplug and let's get out there! This book will help free you and your kids from the tyranny of the screen with 100 ways to beat the "I'm Bored" monster. You don't need lots of special materials, expensive toys, or planning to have a great time sans screens when you learn how to:Have an Indoor PicnicStart an Herb GardenGo on a Car Scavenger HuntBuild an Obstacle CourseMake Napkin RosesCreate an Artful Sandwich, and lots more. Each project includes step-by-step instructions as well as a list of materials you'll need. With activities for cooking, crafts, gardening, and games, you'll have the perfect resource to keep kids active, engaged, and interacting with (gasp) PARENTS! So go ahead and get those kids off the couch, away from the game console, and off their phones.
Life Hacks for Kids
By Keller, Sunny
Life Hacks for Kids, a top-rated YouTube show starring Sunny Keller, comes alive in the pages of this completely original and unique book. Packed with 35 popular "hacks" from the show, plenty of original photographs, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the creation of the show, this book is sure to be a hit with fans of the show as well as kids who love to make something out of nothing. Hacks include purrrfect pet hacks, delicious snack hacks, awesome room hacks, ridiculous rainy-day hacks, and much, much more!
Out of the Box
By Westing, Jemma
Twenty-five interactive cardboard model projects that engage kids' creativity and "out of the box" thinking skills through hands-on learning and the application of science-based principles.Kids can bring old cardboard to life and build recycled creations they can play with, sit in, and wear.Supporting STEAM education initiatives and the Maker Movement, Out of the Box includes 25 interactive cardboard model projects to inspire kids' creativity through engaged and hands-on learning, and, as the founder of Maker Faire Dale Dougherty says, "to realize with their hands what they can imagine in their minds."From small-scale gifts to large constructions, author and award-winning paper engineer Jemma Westing uses clear, step-by-step instructions to show kids how to make dinosaurs, masks, race cars, and so much more, and inspirational images encourage them to make their own unique models when they are feeling more confident. The projects utilize only recycled materials, including cardboard rolls and boxes, so all the supplies should be easy to find right at home.Build something brilliant with Out of the Box. The possibilities are endless!
Unlock Your Imagination
By Dk.,
This incredible boredom-buster of an activity book has 250 ideas to keep kids engaged and entertained screen-free.This children's book is packed with fun facts and engaging rainy-day activities. It's the perfect boredom buster for screen-free, on-the-go entertainment. Your child will be able to:- Get creative and use their imagination by making colorful slime, creating their own TV show, and running a lemonade stand.- Keep their hands busy with fun crafts and projects, from folding origami animals to building their own mini golf course.- Learn games to play alone or in a group, including capture the flag, 20 questions, and hopscotch.- Train their brain with memory games and fun factsUnlock your Imagination is full of fun ideas. Take it wherever you go to keep bored kids busy and entertained.
I Am Not an Egg Carton!
By Kington, Emily
Get ready to craft your own penguin island, monsters and mummies tic-tac-toe game, and more! Readers can reuse egg cartons to create five imaginative projects.
I Am Not a Paper Plate!
By Kington, Emily
Make a stegosaurus, a lighthouse window, or a weather forecaster out of paper plates! Step-by-step instructions guide young craft-lovers in making original creations. Readers can construct imaginative projects while they recycle!
Video Game Trivia
By Mccollum, Sean
Do you think you know everything there is to know about video games? Think again! Find out all the lesser-known details that every gamer craves!
Music Trivia
By Klepeis, Alicia
Do you think you know everything there is to know about music? Think again! Get the inside scoop on some surprising music industry trivia.
Make and Upload Your Own Videos
By Kenney, Karen Latchana
Maybe you love baking or doing martial arts--or perhaps soccer is more your thing. You can make a video about all these interests and more! Share your passions with the world by recording them and posting them online. Learn the first steps involved in capturing what you love on film, and find out how to hone your moviemaking craft and safely share your videos. A handy Video Checklist has even more tips and tricks as you get started. Lights, camera . . . action!
Incredible Duct Tape Projects You Can Create
By Ventura, Marne
Grab some rolls of duct tape and get ready to make some awesome projects! Resourceful readers will love creating fun and useful duct tape projects such as laser swords, hats and wallets, board games, and much more. Easy step-by-step instructions will have readers making fantastic duct tape projects in no time!
Mad About
By Heneghan, Judith
Let children aged 9+ discover what art means to them, how it can be made, and what it has meant for people throughout history. This book is packed with top tips to spark kids' creative imaginations. It shows them how to find inspiration and introduces the idea that art can be powerful way to communicate. It explains some key art movements and artistic techniques, from pencil drawing and papier mache to watercolour, oil and acrylic painting, giving kids the confidence to express themselves through art! A great introduction to the history of art for children at KS2.
Drawing Skills Lab
By Ewasiuk, Sandee
This instructive art book inspires children to unleash their creativity as they learn how to use a variety of tools, media, and processes to create original drawings. Mini-bio sections highlight the work of well-known artists and encourage readers to consider the artist's use of the elements of art and principles of design. Skill-building projects support readers as they learn techniques including perspective, shading, shadowing, and more.
I Want to Draw Cats
By Bates, Cyril
Cats are one of the most popular pets in the United States. Artists of all skill levels will want to pick up their pencil and follow along with the instructions in this book. Before getting started, readers learn about the history of the cat they want to draw. Each illustration has an accompanying set of instructions to help young artists achieve the finished product. First, they'll draw simple shapes. From there, the artist will expound upon what they've already drawn, making the drawing realistically compelling. A glossary aids the artist in learning new words. Artists of all ages are sure to enjoy drawing the cuddly cats found in this book.
Traditional Origami
By Gardiner, Matthew
Origami is a Japanese art thats been practiced for hundreds of years. Origami figures, such as paper cranes, windmills, and butterflies, are known throughout the world. Readers learn to make these traditional origami projects and more as they follow sets of simple instructions accompanied by helpful visual aids. Each step in the process is clearly presented to readers, and each finished product is shown to them in colorful detail. Along the way, readers discover fun facts about each piece of traditional origami, learning about Japanese history and culture in a creative way.
Everyday Origami
By Song, Sok
Transform a simple sheet of paper into a fashion-forward outfit with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrated diagrams. Create everyday outfit essentials such as jeans, sweaters, and jackets to amp up your wardrobe. With ten original, one-of-a-kind origami pieces, everyday outfits are sure to be runway-ready. All you have to do is fold it, shape it, and style it.
Go Birding!
By Garstecki-derkovitz, Julia
What was that sound coming from the trees? Could it be a robin, a blue jay, or even a woodpecker? Readers will sharpen their observation skills and learn how to attract and tell the difference between many types of birds.
Go Snowshoeing!
By Bode, Heather L
What's the best way to enjoy a cold, snowy winter day? Try snowshoeing! Readers will learn all about the proper clothing, footwear, and supplies they need to go snowshoeing in the wild outdoors. They can discover how to have fun while safely exploring the winter world around them.
Go Geocaching!
By Schwartz, Heather E.
Have you always wanted to search for secret treasure? Try geocaching! You can get outside and search for hidden treasure in your very own neighborhood. Learn about geocaching around the world, the supplies you'll need, and the fun that awaits you in this exciting activity!
Get Moving with Science!
By Olson, Elsie
Do you like to be on the move? These hands-on, not-so-ordinary science projects are for you! Build speedy motorboats and buzzing bots. Take off with zooming, high-flying rockets. Then, learn the science behind each amazingly mobile creation! Simple step-by-step instructions supported by clear photos make it easy to start experimenting and discover just how fun STEM can be.
The Highlights Book of How
By Highlights.,
The Highlights Book of How is the essential book of curiosity and wonder, integrating STEM content, experiments, and activities. This companion to the bestselling Highlights Book of Things to Do provides dozens of ways for kids age seven and up to explore and create while deepening their understanding of science.This highly visual, hands-on book showcases kids' science questions (many of which were sent to Highlights magazine by real readers) , along with answers provided by experts. The Highlights Book of How covers an impressive variety of things kids are curious about - from how the moon formed, to how humans grow hair, to how popcorn pops, and much more. Practical experiments and activities included with each science question empower kids to actively investigate the world around them and to develop a lifelong love of learning.
Making a Meal for a Dragon
By Owen, Ruth
What do you feed a fire-breathing friend that finds its way to your place for dinner? A marvelous meal fit for your dragon guest (that you'll love, too) ! Start with an appetizer of crunchy claw crackers and a sweet-and-spicy ginger drink. For the main course, serve up a pepperoni pie shaped just like your dragon friend--complete with colorful scaly skin. Then, finish the meal with sweet fire-colored meringues. While you're at it, don't forget to brush up on dragon myths so you'll have plenty to talk about during your mythical meal.
The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs
By Kids, America's Test Kitchen
Want to bake the most-awesome-ever cupcakes? Or surprise your family with breakfast tacos on Sunday morning? Looking for a quick snack after school? Or maybe something special for a sleepover? It's all here. Learn to cook like a pro -- it's easier than you think.For the first time ever, America's Test Kitchen is bringing their scientific know-how, rigorous testing, and hands-on learning to KIDS in the kitchen! Using kid-tested and approved recipes, America's Test Kitchen has created THE cookbook every kid chef needs on their shelf. Whether you're cooking for yourself, your friends, or your family, The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs has delicious recipes that will wow! Recipes were thoroughly tested by more than 750 kids to get them just right for cooks of all skill levels -- including recipes for breakfast, snacks and beverages, dinners, desserts, and more. Step-by-step photos of tips and techniques will help young chefs feel like pros in their own kitchen Testimonials (and even some product reviews!) from kid test cooks who worked alongside America's Test Kitchen will encourage young chefs that they truly are learning the best recipes from the best cooks.By empowering young chefs to make their own choices in the kitchen, America's Test Kitchen is building a new generation of confident cooks, engaged eaters, and curious experimenters.
The Fact or Fiction Behind Urban Myths
By Mason, Paul
There are urban myths about all kinds of different things, but how many of these myths are actually true? This book takes a look at many different myths, exploring their origins and assigning a fact or phony label to each after careful evaluation. Fun fact boxes and amusing cartoons and illustrations help explore common beliefscan people get sucked out of an airplane bathrooms toilet? Do human fingernails keep growing after a person dies? The only way to find the truth is to keep turning the page!
The Fact or Fiction Behind Human Bodies
By Mason, Paul
The human body is full of amazingly complex systems. Science has helped explain so much about the way our bodies work, but there are still plenty of myths some consider as fact. Are human bones really four times as strong as concrete? How close can someone sit to a TV before damaging his or her eyes? This fun, informative book separates fact from fiction through the use of engaging fact boxes and specific scientific research to debunk some of the myths surrounding the human body.